Prometheus Plot Revisited

Having seen Prometheus on a second viewing (IMAX 3D again & the visuals are simply stunning), it's time for me to rewrite my analysis again. It's gonna be a lengthy one, so sit back, get a cup of coffee and happy reading! [b]What and why is the lone Engineer drinking in the opening sequence?[/b] In the first few minutes we see a primordial planet, possibly Earth. We see a giant humanoid, draped in a cloak, certainly alien but very human like. He drinks something black from a receptacle, soon he disintegrates and falls into the rapids. Under water, his body breaks down, spreading his genes and DNA, creating life. The black substance or sticky goo is perhaps a life-creating dark matter that the Engineers have discovered or created. It is perhaps a powerful DNA accelerant, altering chemical of some sort. The aliens use it to create life on worlds that could harbor life like Earth and other possible worlds. [b]How does the black goo work and is it dangerous?[/b] The Engineers know one must sacrifice himself to create life that would evolve into humans, in their own image. And yes it is also dangerous- just as Captain Janek revealed in the final part of the film. Milburn got killed by an alien snake and Fifield mutated into a powerful zombie. [b]Why it seemed that the Engineers wanted to create a biological weapon?[/b] The black goo's purpose is a double-edged sword. It can be used to create life or to destroy- just as David puts it. The Engineers were planning to use the black goo as WMDs, unleashing on Earth because the humans will one day reach their location and discover the goo for themselves. In their lack of knowledge and understanding of the substance, they will be exposed and infected and worse, creating the monstrous xenomorphs. But there is a possible reason why humans must die. It is the most damning. Throughout their history, the humans developed their own gods, forgetting their Creators. The concept of the human god of Christ, Allah and Yahweh is blasphemous to the Engineers. And 2000 years ago, they affirmed their belief by a so-called son of god. They even adopted a calendar system based on this belief. The ungrateful humankind must die for their unbelief. [b]Why is there a giant head in the temple?[/b] The temple presents a clue if any intelligent human could understand the writings on its walls. This is where they store the substance. The giant head is probably a symbolic structure to show humans how their genesis began, a religious structure if you will, for the humans to pay homage. The mural on the temple wall may also serve as a warning or reminder that the Engineers' home world was once destroyed by these Xenomorph monstrosities and any visitors or Engineer must exercise extreme caution. [b]What is Prometheus' mission objective?[/b] This space exploratory vessel is intended to reach the home world of the Engineers as shown on ancients cave walls from prehistoric human civilizations. But they arrived on LV 233 instead, a moon that could possibly harbor life. Note the ship is named with a single purpose. Its benefactor, the old and fragile Weyland, desires immortality- he is afraid of death. He is determined to do whatever it takes to obtain any secrets the Gods may have and prolong his life. David is programmed to steal whatever tech the Engineers may have. The android is effectively playing the role of the titan Prometheus. [b]What happened to the Engineers 2000 years ago before Prometheus arrive?[/b] A black goo outbreak or Xenomorphs attack in the temple perhaps killed many of the Engineers before they could undertake their mission to destroy Earth. Only one Engineer pilot remained in stasis. [b]Why is there no probe or Engineer rescue team to investigate LV 233?[/b] It is possible Engineers from their home world, have sent probes and search teams during the two millenniums but they too were lost. Perhaps their home world is wrought by black goo bio-holocaust or xenomorph attack that many have gone into hiding or too weak to organize a proper search team. [b]Why did the last remaining Engineer turn violent?[/b] Awakened by the android, was asked to reveal the secret of immortality at Weyland's insistence. The Engineer then discovered (by placing his hand on the David's head) that this synthetic life form had stolen one of the ampules containing the life-creating goo. He also sees that the humans have become highly advanced, creating synthetic life-forms, becoming Gods themselves. The Engineer became furious by this sacrilege and thievery that he gave the visitors a fatal beating. [b]Why did Shaw decides to head to the Engineer's home world and not Earth?[/b] She wants answers. Having lost her partner and father, Shaw has nothing more to lose but her own faith. To obtain the reasons why their Creators chose to destroy their own creations and perhaps to satisfy her intuition that the Engineers are created just like [i]us[/i] by an unseen God. Thanks for reading. I may be wrong but it's the closest thing I feel to making the storyline more plausible. Please share your thoughts.