Creepy theory: derelict is egg factory and chair is surgery table
SubterraneanHomesick
MemberOvomorphJanuary 03, 20122278 Views31 RepliesHi guys, I had this idea, which I would like to mention to you. It is again highly speculative but IMO very consistent with the Alien story, Prometheus trailer, RS’s comments, etc. Disclaimer: it is VERY CREEPY. All comments will be appreciated.
Premises:
1 - Other posts mentioned a link to a very interesting article that presents Giger’s representation of the Alien life cycle, which is actually depicted very literally - in it, the egg seems to originate from a kind of blend of the derelict and a female woman’s belly. This is also connected to the egyptian god Nut, who is supposed to represent resurrection and rebirth.
2- Other posts also addressed the high probability that there’s some kind of symbiotic relationship between the ship and its pilot, turning it into a biomechanical entity.
3 - An additional point that I cannot shake off is how in the greek myth Prometheus is condemned to endure a horrible daily punishment for his sins – which actually takes place on his belly.
Then… WHAT IF (i) the derelict is actually not only a ship but also an egg factory and (ii) the chair is actually a surgery table...
Let’s say that the Engineers (i) fill up the cargo bay with ampules containing a bioformer and (ii) fuse a female specimen of a host species to the seat (in the case that we know best, a SJ).
Every single day, the huge “telescope-like” machine in front of the chair is used to impregnate the host’s womb with one ampule’s bioformer, to later remove it (the impregnated womb becoming the egg!) and to place the egg where the original ampule was. This would result in a new species that could become a bioweapon army or anything else.
The biomechanical trait of the derelict-host pair allows the host to be regenerated everyday and be ready for the next impregnation. Multiplied by thousands of days, this daily torture would justify the presence of a huge number of eggs inside the cargo bay when the derelict was found.
Note that this also justifies why the chair can rotate downwards toward the cargo bay (easy access ampule-host and/or host–new egg location).
I speculated before that Shaw might be abducted during the movie (after being caught in the sandstorm). It would make sense for this to happen so that she is tested by the Engineers for the host’s role in a new ship similar to the SJ’s derelict (no clue how and why she escapes). This would justify some of the creepy images that we see of Shaw in the trailer. It is also consistent with the premises previously mentioned and justifies the origin of the eggs.
What do you think? Makes sense? Too far-fetched?
January 03, 2012
Bioformer, why do people still use this term. Prometheus contains no such thing, did you not watch the comic-con panel from summer last year where Damon whathisname said that he was asked by Ridley to take Spaihts story (which was very much an Alien prequel) and turn it into something original and separate from Alien. Spaihts story is old news.
Next you'll be mentioning terraforming or the creation of the Xenomorph/Alien (sigh - yes Sparky this means you). Prometheus is about mankinds origins and beliefs and terrifying revelations they uncover when they go looking for their creators. There is no bioformer, there is no terraforming (which was a Cameron idea btw, not Ridleys) and there is no Xenomorph/Alien.
Prometheus is a film about mankinds origins and the Space Jockey, and that is the only way in which it relates to Alien. Ridley and Damon have said it a million times, when will people listen to what they are being told, not to want they want to hear.
January 03, 2012
I made no points, I merely related facts and comments from the horses mouth. If that is what you disagree with then I am confused.
January 03, 2012
I never said it did (the facts not my facts), I just stated that people should stop using the term bioformer, as this phrase came from a supposed leaked script which has since been proven false, that is all. the rest of my post was aimed at everyone in general, I'll explain...
Although we all have theories I think some are getting way too caught up in what they believe and expect, instead of what has been said. To put it another way some have their heads in the clouds and have persuaded themselves they know exactly what Prometheus is, when in fact, in truth all we actually know is what I included in that previous post, which was...
[b]...watch the comic-con panel from summer last year where Damon whathisname said that he was asked by Ridley to take Spaihts story (which was very much an Alien prequel) and turn it into something original and separate from Alien. Spaihts story is old news.
...Prometheus is about mankinds origins and beliefs and terrifying revelations they uncover when they go looking for their creators. There is no bioformer, there is no terraforming (which was a Cameron idea btw, not Ridleys) and there is no Xenomorph/Alien.
Prometheus is a film about mankinds origins and the Space Jockey, and that is the only way in which it relates to Alien. Ridley and Damon have said it a million times, when will people listen to what they are being told, not to want they want to hear.[/b]
January 03, 2012
Yes, I contend that the rumoured beginning of the movie may show earth being "terraformed" but the sources you link to are third party. I personally am going of the words from the horses mouth, ie Damon whathisname and Ridley himself, anything beyond that is conjecture and rumour at best.
January 03, 2012
I'll reword it (sigh), if I see/hear Ridley or Damon say something then I listen 100%, but if someone quotes them or refers to them I take it with a pinch of salt, as should we all.
January 03, 2012
NO, it looks rubbish, worst thing ever, seen better things on used loo roll...
LOL, as if, of course it looks absolutely, frickin amazing. Thats why we're all here.
