Navigation menu
Samus Aran's Gunship: Difference between revisions
From Metroid Wiki
Uncle Meat (talk | contribs) (began reorganizing the entire page by design models, instead of games) |
Metroidking (talk | contribs) mNo edit summary |
||
| Line 5: | Line 5: | ||
==Designs== | ==Designs== | ||
The ship's design and size have shifted greatly throughout the series. Surprisingly, some versions of the ship seem almost identical, even though the games are not direct sequels, with different designs being introduced between them. For example the ship seen in ''[[Super Metroid]]'' makes a 3D appearance in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'', but does not appear in any other game of the [[Metroid Prime (series)|Metroid Prime series]]. The ship is easily recognizable from the landing mechanisms located at the bottom of the ship. | The ship's design and size have shifted greatly throughout the series. Surprisingly, some versions of the ship seem almost identical, even though the games are not direct sequels, with different designs being introduced between them. For example the ship seen in ''[[Super Metroid]]'' makes a 3D appearance in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'', but does not appear in any other game of the ''[[Metroid Prime (series)|Metroid Prime series]]''. The ship is easily recognizable from the landing mechanisms located at the bottom of the ship. | ||
''Zero Mission'' marks the only appearance of Samus's original red gunship, as it is destroyed at the end of the game. All her ships from this point on are a yellowish orange color, with the exception of her chronologically latest purple ship, seen in ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''. | ''Zero Mission'' marks the only appearance of Samus's original red gunship, as it is destroyed at the end of the game. All her ships from this point on are a yellowish orange color, with the exception of her chronologically latest purple ship, seen in ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''. | ||
| Line 41: | Line 41: | ||
===Zero Mission Ship=== | ===Zero Mission Ship=== | ||
[[File:MZM_Starship_Official_Art.png|thumb|250px|The first gunship was destroyed on Samus's [[Metroid: Zero Mission|Zero Mission]].]]Although not the first ship to be introduced to the series, the Zero Mission Ship is chronologically the first gunship to be piloted by Samus Aran. The vessel makes its first and only appearance in [[Metroid: Zero Mission]]. The ship's coloring and design resemble the [[Power Suit]]'s helmet. In the beginning of the game Samus lands the ship on planet [[Zebes]] to begin her "Zero Mission". Once her objective is complete she takes off but is soon ambushed by a group of Space Pirate fighters. Her ship is shot down and forced to | [[File:MZM_Starship_Official_Art.png|thumb|250px|The first gunship was destroyed on Samus's [[Metroid: Zero Mission|Zero Mission]].]]Although not the first ship to be introduced to the series, the Zero Mission Ship is chronologically the first gunship to be piloted by Samus Aran. The vessel makes its first and only appearance in [[Metroid: Zero Mission]]. The ship's coloring and design resemble the [[Power Suit]]'s helmet. In the beginning of the game Samus lands the ship on planet [[Zebes]] to begin her "Zero Mission". Once her objective is complete she takes off but is soon ambushed by a group of Space Pirate fighters. Her ship is shot down and forced to crash land back on the surface of Zebes. Samus eventually escapes the planet in an escape pod, leaving her ship to be destroyed in an explosion. The vessel is never rebuilt in this design. | ||
No ship is seen in the original ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' at all. The game begins with Samus already entering the caverns of Zebes, leaving the ship and its design | No ship is seen in the original ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' at all. The game begins with Samus already entering the caverns of Zebes, leaving the ship and its design unknown.<br clear=all> | ||
===Prime Ship=== | ===Prime Ship=== | ||
[[File:Gunship MP1.png|250px|thumb|Samus Aran's second gunship seen in [[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]]]The ship appearing in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'' and ''[[Metroid Prime: Hunters]]'' is of a new design. The most visible difference to the previous design, and the different models that succeeded the ship, are the four maneuvering thrusters, located on the bottom of the vessel. ''Metroid Prime'' opens with Samus approaching the [[Frigate Orpheon]] aboard her new ship, using the thrusters to make fine adjustments to her landing. | [[File:Gunship MP1.png|250px|thumb|Samus Aran's second gunship seen in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'']]The ship appearing in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'' and ''[[Metroid Prime: Hunters]]'' is of a new design. The most visible difference to the previous design, and the different models that succeeded the ship, are the four maneuvering thrusters, located on the bottom of the vessel. ''Metroid Prime'' opens with Samus approaching the [[Frigate Orpheon]] aboard her new ship, using the thrusters to make fine adjustments to her landing. | ||
In both ''Prime'' and ''Hunters'' the ship is referred to as a [[Spacecraft Classifications|Hunter-class]] gunship, the first ship to be categorized like this. The later models are all Hunter-class, except for the Fusion ship which cannot be scanned in the game. | In both ''Prime'' and ''Hunters'' the ship is referred to as a [[Spacecraft Classifications|Hunter-class]] gunship, the first ship to be categorized like this. The later models are all Hunter-class, except for the Fusion ship which cannot be scanned in the game. | ||
The ship resembles Samus's classic ship, first introduced in ''[[Metroid II: | The ship resembles Samus's classic ship, first introduced in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', but it's clearly a different design. Like with the first ship the design resembles Samus's Power Suit, with its coloring and structure.<br clear=all> | ||
===Classic Ship=== | ===Classic Ship=== | ||
[[File:Samus19.png|250px|thumb|The first ever appearance of the gunship in [[ | [[File:Samus19.png|250px|thumb|The first ever appearance of the gunship in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus|Return of Samus]]''.]]The gunship first appeared in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', although chronologically the ship appears much earlier in the series [[timeline]], in ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes''.<br clear=all> | ||
===Corruption Ship=== | ===Corruption Ship=== | ||
The gunship appears in {{mp3}} with a more active role than other games.<br clear=all> | The gunship appears in {{mp3}} with a more active role than other games.<br clear=all> | ||
== | ==Logbook Entries== | ||
===Prime Ship=== | ===Prime Ship=== | ||
{{Logbook|Gunship|Hunter-class gunship registered to Samus Aran. | {{Logbook|Gunship|Hunter-class gunship registered to Samus Aran. | ||
| Line 97: | Line 97: | ||
{{Manual|tri|Gunship|When you stand on the hatch of the Gunship and select Save and Enter Ship, you can, you can save the game's progress or restore energy and missiles. Additionally, if you enter the Gunship, you can move to other planets or use devices within the Gunship.<ref>{{Cite manual|When you stand on the hatch of the Gunship and select Save and Enter Ship, you can, you can save the game's progress or restore energy and missiles. Additionally, if you enter the Gunship, you can move to other planets or use devices within the Gunship.|Metroid Prime Trilogy|51}}</ref>}} | {{Manual|tri|Gunship|When you stand on the hatch of the Gunship and select Save and Enter Ship, you can, you can save the game's progress or restore energy and missiles. Additionally, if you enter the Gunship, you can move to other planets or use devices within the Gunship.<ref>{{Cite manual|When you stand on the hatch of the Gunship and select Save and Enter Ship, you can, you can save the game's progress or restore energy and missiles. Additionally, if you enter the Gunship, you can move to other planets or use devices within the Gunship.|Metroid Prime Trilogy|51}}</ref>}} | ||
== | ==Trophy Info== | ||
===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''=== | ===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''=== | ||
{{Trophy|Samus Aran's Gunship|Samus's Starship|This compact ship is used by Samus as her base of operations. Of course, Samus can't fly it into the catacombs of every planet she visits, so she leaves it on the surface as her sanctuary. Samus can recharge her Power Suit inside the ship, so it tends to be the only safe and secure spot on inhospitable alien terrain.<ref>{{cite|This compact ship is used by Samus as her base of operations. Of course, Samus can't fly it into the catacombs of every planet she visits, so she leaves it on the surface as her sanctuary. Samus can recharge her Power Suit inside the ship, so it tends to be the only safe and secure spot on inhospitable alien terrain.|Trophy Gallery|Super Smash Bros. Melee}}</ref><br> | {{Trophy|Samus Aran's Gunship|Samus's Starship|This compact ship is used by Samus as her base of operations. Of course, Samus can't fly it into the catacombs of every planet she visits, so she leaves it on the surface as her sanctuary. Samus can recharge her Power Suit inside the ship, so it tends to be the only safe and secure spot on inhospitable alien terrain.<ref>{{cite|This compact ship is used by Samus as her base of operations. Of course, Samus can't fly it into the catacombs of every planet she visits, so she leaves it on the surface as her sanctuary. Samus can recharge her Power Suit inside the ship, so it tends to be the only safe and secure spot on inhospitable alien terrain.|Trophy Gallery|Super Smash Bros. Melee}}</ref><br> | ||
| Line 138: | Line 138: | ||
:''Registered to Samus Aran, the Gunship is equipped with twin Power Beam turrets and retractable rear-mounted Plasma Beam cannon. The versatile cockpit is used for navigation, regeneration and record retention. This ship survived Samus Aran's mission on Planet Zebes, and is the only space-faring vessel ever registered under the bounty hunter's name.'' | :''Registered to Samus Aran, the Gunship is equipped with twin Power Beam turrets and retractable rear-mounted Plasma Beam cannon. The versatile cockpit is used for navigation, regeneration and record retention. This ship survived Samus Aran's mission on Planet Zebes, and is the only space-faring vessel ever registered under the bounty hunter's name.'' | ||
:''The principle use of this Hunter-Class Gunship is rapid transport. Dual engines serve this purpose with great efficiency. If battle becomes unavoidable, the ship is outfitted with enough firepower to survive firefights again bigger and more numerous foes. Once the destination is reached, the ship serves as an excellent base camp for ground-based ops.''<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Registered to Samus Aran, the Gunship is equipped with twin Power Beam turrets and retractable rear-mounted Plasma Beam cannon. The versatile cockpit is used for navigation, regeneration and record retention. This ship survived Samus Aran's mission on Planet Zebes, and is the only space-faring vessel ever registered under the bounty hunter's name. The principle use of this Hunter-Class Gunship is rapid transport. Dual engines serve this purpose with great efficiency. If battle becomes unavoidable, the ship is outfitted with enough firepower to survive firefights again bigger and more numerous foes. Once the destination is reached, the ship serves as an excellent base camp for ground-based ops.| url= http://www.metroid.com/prime/popup_flash.html| title= Metroid Prime| site= Metroid.com}}</ref> | :''The principle use of this Hunter-Class Gunship is rapid transport. Dual engines serve this purpose with great efficiency. If battle becomes unavoidable, the ship is outfitted with enough firepower to survive firefights again bigger and more numerous foes. Once the destination is reached, the ship serves as an excellent base camp for ground-based ops.''<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Registered to Samus Aran, the Gunship is equipped with twin Power Beam turrets and retractable rear-mounted Plasma Beam cannon. The versatile cockpit is used for navigation, regeneration and record retention. This ship survived Samus Aran's mission on Planet Zebes, and is the only space-faring vessel ever registered under the bounty hunter's name. The principle use of this Hunter-Class Gunship is rapid transport. Dual engines serve this purpose with great efficiency. If battle becomes unavoidable, the ship is outfitted with enough firepower to survive firefights again bigger and more numerous foes. Once the destination is reached, the ship serves as an excellent base camp for ground-based ops.| url= http://www.metroid.com/prime/popup_flash.html (Defunct)| title= Metroid Prime| site= Metroid.com}}</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
