Alien FINALLY Reveals the Origins of Engineers: Why do Engineers Worship Xenomorphs and Hate Humans?
In the *Alien* universe, the “Engineers” are an alien race that greatly influences many of the series’ core questions, such as the origins of humanity, their purpose, and their connection to the Xenomorph. The Engineers, also known as “Space Jockeys”, travel the galaxy with advanced technology, causing other species to view them as gods.
They create many creatures, including humans, through genetic engineering, as seen in *Prometheus* with their “black goo” – which fuses with the Engineer’s DNA, creating life on Earth through evolution.
The Engineer possesses superior strength and endurance, with a lifespan of approximately 150 years. Their tall, fair-skinned, black-eyed appearance is inspired by Roman gods and classical art. They have heightened senses, allowing them to see music and color as shapes and words, as demonstrated by technology such as the flute used to power their Juggernaut ship.
The Engineers also have complex beliefs and customs, with the belief that creating life requires sacrifice, as shown by the image of the Engineer being torn apart by the Xenomorph.
Ridley Scott, the series’ director, revealed that the Engineers intended to use “black goo” to destroy humanity out of frustration with our destructive behavior. In an unfinished script, Scott mentioned that the person who came to Earth and was murdered by humans was Jesus, an Engineer who came to correct humanity, but this was not included in the main film.
The Engineers view humans as “spoiled children,” and when we fail to meet their expectations, they decide to destroy us as an act of “cleansing.”
David, an android in *Prometheus* and *Covenant*, reflects the relationship between humans and the Engineers. Humans create David and treat him badly, similar to how the Engineer created humans and found us a disappointment. Ridley Scott’s script explores the connections and consequences of creation, as both Engineers and humans face the consequences of creating things beyond their control.
In this context, *Alien* becomes a story of great and ambitious species that are also limited by their own creation, with David embodying the cycle of destruction and rebellion against his creator, thus creating the ultimate threat: the Xenomorph.
