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In *The X-Files*, the term "alien" primarily refers to the extraterrestrial beings central to the show's overarching conspiracy plot. These aliens are depicted as part of a shadowy government cover-up involving an elaborate conspiracy. They are often shown as grey, humanoid creatures with large heads and black eyes, resembling the classic "grey" aliens of UFO lore. The series explores the tension between these extraterrestrials and the human conspirators, with the truth about their intentions and existence remaining one of the show's most compelling mysteries. The aliens' involvement adds a layer of intrigue and paranoia to the investigations conducted by FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully.