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Now assume instead that the first life form was planted here on earth by (pick ONE, it doesn't matter): 1) space aliens or 2) a deity. In what way does the Theory of Evolution have to be modified to be compatible with either case?

Of course there is no rational connection. However, there is a reason why creationists see the "origin of life" issue as a titanic problem for evolution. In the fullness of their ignorance about the nature of science, they imagine that evolution is a satanic alternative to Genesis, and of course Genesis purports to explain the origin of everything. Thus, viewing evolution as a competing cult, they point out its limited scope as a failure. Genesis is the more robust "theory" because it appears to "explain" so much more.

In fact, they should rejoice that evolution starts where life has already begun, because the currently unexplained origin of life leaves a great big gap they can, if they wish, explain with a supernatural agency.

In the fullness of their ignorance about the nature of science, they imagine that evolution is a satanic alternative to Genesis, and of course Genesis purports to explain the origin of everything.

Exactly *who* are you taking about?

Isn't there a word for this something like "projection" or "strawman"?? But hey it is kind of fun to beat up your imaginary straw men with your your Noodly Appendage isn't it?