Two Different Space Jockey Vessels…Or The Same One?
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Neurion
Veteran MemberMemberOvomorphDec 31, 20113762 Views51 RepliesLets see if we can put this one to bed...
By comparing photos of the Space Jockey/Engineer’s ship(s) from the original ALIEN film and PROMETHEUS…I think that they are two different craft.
For one, if I use a horseshoe as a common reference for the shape of the vessel(s), the hull protrusions, and ends of the horseshoe look different to me. Maybe it’s just the lighting and camera angles…I don’t know…but they just look different.
The frame and skin of ship from ALIEN appears to be a bit more rounded, swollen, and inflated…like a dirigible or zeppelin. It almost looks like a pontoon something or other.
[IMG]http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb381/jmichinock/ALIENDERELICTVESSEL1.jpg[/IMG]
The craft shown in the PROMETHEUS trailer appears to be slightly more hard-lined and less biomechanical, as do the interiors as well. Of course, it may be intended to be the same vessel…with less than perfectly authentic model reproduction by the special effects team…but I doubt it. I think Ridley’s eye is very discerning and scrutinizing. I think the difference in looks is intentional, as the two are meant to be two completely different ships.
[IMG]http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb381/jmichinock/prometheus4engineervessel.jpg[/IMG]
What do you guys think?
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Replies to Two Different Space Jockey Vessels…Or The Same One?
Hey Guest, want to add your say?
January 03, 2012
Neurion,
I agree with you. I actually think the ships are different. The Terrain of LV-426 at the derelict is significantly different than that of the ship in Prometheus. The ships are similar but NOT the same. The Hammer Head arm curls up in the derelict like a plant leaf reaching towards the light. I did mention in another post (discontinuity). Different Ships Different Planets. LV-426 didn't turn into a Primordial Planetoid in 30 years and when you watch the Trailer they are running from it in broad daylight like you would see on a planet inside the goldielocks zone not a moon to a jupiter type planet like LV-426 is. If you recall in Aliens the sun never rose. Even when newt said its going to get dark soon it was already dark like dusk.
Just my opinion.
Regards,
Rick
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