Speed Booster: Difference between revisions

*The [[Dachora]]

|obtain=*Defeat [[Serris]] <small>(''Metroid Fusion'')</small>

*Defeat [[Kraid]] <small>(''Metroid: Zero Mission'')</small>

The '''Speed Booster''' is an ability allowing [[Samus Aran|Samus]] to run with an increased speed. Once Speed Boosting, Samus can destroy any most common enemies by running into them. It can destroy special blocks, and must be used as such to progress. It can also be used to jump over large chasms.

 

In ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'' there are cannons that can fire Samus up in s manner similar to the Shinespark. In the ''[[Metroid Prime (series)|Metroid Prime]]'' games, there is an item called the [[Boost Ball]] that is able to increase Samus's speed when in the [[Morph Ball]]. The Speed Booster made its first 3D appearance in ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''.

Upon defeating [[Kraid]] in [[Kraid (area)|his hideout]], Samus finds the Speed Booster [[upgrade]] resting on a [[Chozo Statue]]. It can be used to destroy [[Speed Booster Block]]s throughout [[Zebes]]. It is necessary to find a large amounts of [[Suit Expansion|expansions]] throughout Zebes's areas.

In ''Super Metroid'', the Speed Booster can be obtained in [[Norfair]]. Unlike later appearances, Samus will take damage while Speed Boosting. The reason for taking damage is unknown.

 

There is also a secret technique introduced in ''[[Super Metroid]]'', shown by the [[Dachora]], called the [[Shinespark]]. It has been in every 2D ''Metroid'' game since then. The Shinespark makes use of energy produced by a Speed Boost and uses it to launch Samus in any direction.

[[Adam Malkovich]] authorizes use of the Speed Booster in [[Sector 2 (Cryosphere)]]. It allows Samus to break through a surface to shortcut her way toward Cryosphere's exit. Unlike other appearances, Samus can turn slightly while running, still keeping her boost. This is seen especially in a spiral structure in [[Sector 3 (Pyrosphere)]]. There are rare large open spaces, but when they appear, it is likely that the Speed Booster is required to advance or to obtain an expansion.

The creature [[Serris]] aboard the [[Biologic Space Laboratories Research Station]] was mimicked by the [[X Parasite|X]] and uses the Speed Booster ability. Thos [[Sector 4 (AQA)|aquatic creature]] zooms through the water and air attacking Samus. When its head is damaged, the creature will glow and speed up, much like Samus when using the Speed Booster. Defeating it will reveal it's [[Core-X]], which can be absorbed to regain the Speed Booster ability.

 

Immediately after obtaining the ability, Samus uses the Speed Booster to reach the [[Pump Control Unit]]. This unit is used to lower water levels in Sector 4. Samus can use the Speed Booster to break through special blocks and smash through enemies. She can only use the ability underwater when she obtains the [[Gravity Suit]] addition to her [[Fusion Suit]].

*Because Samus weighs 90kg<ref>{{Cite manual|Samus Aran <br/> Height:{{Hover|1m 90cm|6ft 3in}}   Weight:{{Hover|90kg|198lbs}}|Metroid II: Return of Samus|14}}</ref> and the Speed Booster allows Samus to move at {{wp|supersonic}} speed<ref>{{Cite manual|Speed Booster <br/> Dash at supersonic speeds and crash through certain barriers and enemies. Press and hold the + Control Pad in the direction you want to dash.|Metroid Fusion|30}}</ref> (above 1,126 feet per second), then a Speed Boosted Samus attacks with over 33634.0704 {{wp|Newton (unit)|Newtons}} of force per run.

*Interestingly, in ''Super Metroid'', Samus cannot Speed Boost through [[Ice Beam|frozen]] enemies