The Snatcher was a variant of Xenomorph bred aboard the Weyland-Yutani Corporation research station known as the the Cold Forge. Bred from a chimpanzee, the variant received its name for its method of 'snatching' hosts using its unparalleled speed.
Characteristics[]
Bred from a chimpanzee, the Snatcher was stronger and more robust than human–spawned Xenomorphs such as Drones owing to their DNA reflex. As such, the Snatcher retained the characteristics of its host, namely its posture and proportions. The Snatcher favored walking on its knuckles and could reach incredible speeds, being capable of catching up to the fittest of humans on the Weyland-Yutani Corporation research station dubbed the Cold Forge, aboard which it was created. The Snatcher earned its name from its behaviour of 'snatching' prey, which it would stalk and acquire with incredible speed.
The Snatcher also featured a head–crest, which was much broader than a Drone's streamlined carapace. Aside from that feature, however, Snatchers possessed typical Xenomorph traits, such as a black mesoskeleton, the ability to produce hive resin, and the ability to cling to ceilings.
Behind the scenes[]
When questioned if the Xenomorph on the front cover of the Alien: The Cold Forge novel was a visual representation of the Chimp Alien, author Alex White clarified it was not. It is actually a "Soldier" Xenomorph from the 2013 video game Aliens: Colonial Marines.
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See also[]
- Gorilla Alien—A similar type of Xenomorph spawned from larger primates such as gorillas.