Another ancient spacefaring race?

First of all, GREAT topic Tiwaz!

If I recall correctly, in ALIEN: River of Pain (the sequel to Out of the Shadows), it is also mentioned that upon exploration of the LV-426 derelict, corpses of 'dog aliens' were found.

So it's not the only ship.

I can only hypothesize that this 'Anubis' species was a competitor to the Engineers, maybe responsible for Earth's eastern civilizations (Egypt, India, etc.) while the latter took care of the west (Greece, central America, etc.)

Anyhow I'm really REALLY excited to learn more about this species in future installments (books or/and movies). Thank you for bringing it up ;)

But could those leaked Covenant photos of the heads provide a clue? They look quite Egyptian.

Is this why Weyland Corp. uses Egyptian logos? 

Again, wonderful topic! Upvoted!

Great topic. I had brought up other points from out of the shadows to help make connections on another thread and got shot down that it wasn't canon. I'm with you though, I think it would be great if this is canon aND adds to the mystery/story of the xeno/engineer connection.

First off, glad to hear. :)

@Lady Geisha 

Wich pictures, did I miss anything? .... Oh those, sorry the pics didn't load forget my question. XP

@Shasta cyclone

Wich thread?

I've posted the pictures above-- note how "dog-like" those Aliens are, and how Egyptian those structures look.

@Tiwaz

It was the thread about how ash may have malfunctioned in alien. I stated that it could have been because he downloaded himself into the computer on the Nostromo before his confrontation with Ripley. I got a response saying it was unacceptable because alien:OoTS was not canon. I think there is big difference in opinion as to what is or what isn't canon, which is good. It broadens different ideas.

Do we know where LV-178 is? Is it mentioned in the book?

@ Lady Geisha

Oh, that one. I know that pic. Didn't strike me as "canine" though rather as reptilian. But that was before I had read A:OotS.

As for the heads, you're right. Especially the sharp edges around the lips. Quite similar to what I've seen myself when I was in Egypt.

The logo for the Covenant is solely based on the "Ark of the Covenant". It is pretty obvious so don't get yourselves all worked up over Egyptian gods and dog aliens. 

Don't believe they mentioned the exact location of LV-178. But I may have missed it or forgotten it. Age and hard hearing is a bad combo,you know. hehe

OK, but it would be good to know if it is the third big moon of the Calpamos system where we find LV-223 and LV-426.

SPOILER!

I doubt it is in the same system. Timewise it takes place 37 yrs after the Nostromo incident. And that is also the time Ripley is drifting through space before she get's to the Marion orbiting LV-178.

What's also interesting is that the ruins and ship they find are deep under rock which reinforce how ancient the back story goes.

Thank you, I found everything here:

http://avp.wikia.com/wiki/Alien:_Out_of_the_Shadows

I don't know...

@Shasta cyclone

Just a word of encouragement, don't let other's opinions hinder you in stating your views. Just research a bit before posting. Like i did when i checked if A:OotS is canon. 

Further, after rereading your post regarding Ash and the answer to it you weren't exactly "shot down". The answering poster wrote "... I'm not sure if Lebbons book is considered canon. ..." and stated his oppinion with "...but I can't accept that. ...". All in a, as I see it, polite and decent manner. 

Fair enough