Clone #8 of Lt. Ellen Ripley Scientists use genetic material to clone Lt. Ellen Ripley in order to obtain the alien Queen embryo that was gestating inside her while she was on Fiorina 161. They make seven attempts before succeeding with the eighth. However, the clone of Ripley also contains alien DNA mixed with her own and carries traits from both species. Ripley must figure out who she is, what her purpose is on the Auriga and where her allegiances lie.