Ripley VS the Engineers

Prometheus was not the film we wanted. I've outlined my main qualms in my blog [url=http://fundividedattention.wordpress.com/2012/06/01/i-just-saw-prometheus/]here[/url] which are many and there're a good few commenters on this forum outlining the major inconsistencies in this flawed endeavour. However, I think the Space Jockey was handled well. The statuesque musculature, the marble skin, roman noses and the loin-cloth crafted a classic god-like image which strangely fit the mood. Alien enough for me. And they were kept suitably mysterious though I think the rampant aggression was a bit ... boring...they could have done or said [i]anything[/i] but no they just went hulk smash. The birth of the "proto-xeno" is something I'm confused about...is this just another variant of their weapons does this represent the beginning of the creature we know and love? I was also hoping human's connection to the Alien would explain the human skull seen inside the alien's head in the first film...something that always freaked me out. Anyway, I see this film as a way to finally bring Ripley's story to a close. For it's hers that we care about, after all. Her violation and abuse by her employers and her battle with a primal, ruthless being. Having her face the the the Engineers would represent her finally finding an answer to why her life has been one battle after another. It would make her struggle seem less futile, as now we know her saga is but a small tangent to the main action taking place. The final part of this tapestry should involve Ripley confronting her makers but should also see them being overrun by their own creations; the xenomorphs having all three species battling it out...and the robots too. Logically, replicants are simply the latest evolution of the Engineers weapons in the stream of constant replication. Also, I always thought that it would be creepy to throw in some time-travel...we have no idea as to extent of the Space Jockeys technology. If the ship in Alien 1979 could come from the future it could be explained in an Alien sequel...Ripley could have something to do with the Jockey in the chair and the creature that comes out of it. I dunno, these are just musings and ramblings but I think if the series headed in this direction it would give the audience some much needed closure.