Pvt. Drake: Mark Drake is one of two Bravo Team members using the M56 Smartgun, a portable, high-powered machine gun unit. Ordered to deactivate his weapon near the reactor, Drake's disobedience likely saves lives.

Battle Damaged Attacking Alien: While physically tough, the xenomorphs are not indestructible, and their shells can be pierced by most ammunition. However, their acid blood eats through flesh and metal, disabling attackers and weakening structures.