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The Morphs are a race of shapeshifting reptilian humanoids that have infiltrated human society and influenced it's governments and colonies. After being defeated by Conrad B. Hart, 50 years later, They have enslaved most of humanity and fight a war with the Mandragore resistance. They are also responsible for the extinction of an alien race simply known as the ancients. They are the main antagonistic force of Flashback and it's sequel, Fade to Black.
The basic Zerg flyer unit from the StarCraft series. Infamously known for harassing ground units with their "bouncing" projectile attack.
An alien species from X-COM: UFO Defense. They are physically powerful and serve as the foot soldiers of the alien force threatening Earth.
An even stronger variant of the Muton species of alien. The Berserker is capable of extreme amounts of damage, but only at melee range.
A stronger variant of the Muton alien species from the XCOM franchise. They are mainly used as guards for the Ethereal.
Necromorphs are the enemies in the Dead Space franchise. The Necromorph infection uses deceased bodies as hosts and forms hideously mutated shapes to adapt to more effective killing styles. Originally encountered on deep-space mining colony Aegis VII, it is believed that the infection originated from the Red Marker.
The Outside is an enemy unit from XCOM: Enemy Unknown. It is a special unit that only appears in certain story missions and whose purpose seems to be guarding the flight deck of it's UFO.
The Pfhor are a warlike alien race within the Marathon franchise that is known to keep slaves. They act as perennial foes throughout the series.
The famous enemy from the Duke Nukem franchise. Half pig, half police officer.
An extraterrestrial race whose society is centered around trophy hunting.
A mysterious alien race that appeared in Black Mesa shortly before Gordon Freeman teleported to Xen. They are openly hostile to anyone, including the Xen aliens.
An energetic and extremely destructive event which tears at the dimensional fabric of universes.
Many games feature a story which involves saving the world and its inhabitants, often single handedly.
The third playable Faction in Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars. The Scrin are an alien race that have been hinted at in former Command & Conquer games. Intent on taking Earth for their own, the Scrin are hostile to both the Global Defence Initiative and the Brotherhood of Nod
This small, grey alien race is the first main alien species you encounter in both X-COM: UFO Defense and XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Their large brains give them some basic psionic abilities.
A stronger, more psionic-focused variant of the Sectoid. It possesses more health then normal Sectoids and has a propensity for casing Mind Control.
The Sectopod is a very strong robotic enemy unit from the XCOM franchise. It is one of the most dangerous units in the series.
The Shadow Legion (also known as the Dark Cabal) are a Cabal Legion that act as enforcers to the newly risen Disciple of the Witness, Emperor Calus and possess Pyramid tech to suppress the Guardian's powers.
The ghastly aliens that invade the Mushroom Kingdom of yore in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time.
A violent lizard-like alien race from the Unreal series, who aspire to conquer the universe.
Typically representing the elite of humanity's Space Forces, Space Marines have appeared in numerous games such as the Doom series and Warhammer series.
A superweapon is a structure or character with amazing powers and amazing costs. This weapon can turn the battle to its owner's side single-handedly, but is usually the most expensive and time consuming to construct.
Games set in, or focused primarily around, the years between 1950 and 1959.
Games set in, or focused primarily around, the years between 1960 and 1969.
"The Alliance for American Autonomy is calling on you to take to the streets, take up arms and take back our country." The Alliance for American Autonomy is part of the Resistance 2 viral marketing campaign.
A faction that splintered off from The Covenant and is primarily controlled and governed by The Brutes and their warmaster, Atriox. Unlike The Covenant they do not believe in The Great Journey, Only seeking conquest and revenge on the San'Shyuum and Humans.
Also known as the Universal Union, the Combine is a trans-dimensional empire comprised of enslaved species spanning an unknown number of universes, and Earth is their latest annexation.
An alien alliance consisting of several unique species that serves as one enemy in the Halo franchise.
In the Mass Effect franchise, the Reapers are a hyper-advanced machine race that appear periodically every 50,000 years to bring a close to a "cycle" in which the Reapers harvest all the advanced forms of life.
The Thin Man is an enemy unit featured in XCOM: Enemy Unknown. A fairly common unit, it has average attack power and health.
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