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The '''Communication Area''' is a room in the [[Temple Grounds]]. It connects the [[Dynamo Chamber]], [[Storage Cavern A]], and the [[Trooper Security Station]].
The '''Communication Area''' is a room in the [[Temple Grounds]]. It connects the [[Dynamo Chamber]], [[Storage Cavern A]], and the [[Trooper Security Station]].


==Layout==
==Appearance and Navigation==
The rocky terrain acts as a sort of maze that branches to different areas. One path leads through the ground level of the room, starting at the Dynamo Chamber and eventually leading to a clearing with the door to the Trooper Security Station. Two [[Splinter]]s will attack [[Samus Aran|Samus]] as she passes through this route, and three [[Dark Trooper]]s will attack in the clearing. These enemies will appear only on the first visit.
The rocky terrain acts as a sort of maze that branches to different areas. One path leads through the ground level of the room, starting at the Dynamo Chamber and eventually leading to a clearing with the door to the Trooper Security Station. Two [[Splinter]]s will attack [[Samus Aran|Samus]] as she passes through this route, and three [[Dark Trooper]]s will attack in the clearing. These enemies will appear only on the first visit.


A [[Scan Visor|Scan Terminal]] along the path can be scanned to activate the [[Galactic Federation Communication Array]],<ref>{{cite|Galactic Federation communications array. Target is part of a deep-space communication system. Local interference is jamming its signal. Until conditions clear, it is effectively useless.|Scan Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref> but its signal is scrambled due to atmospheric interference.<ref>{{cite|We'll be making our stand here. The engineer tells me there's no way we'll get the ship's engines online, and the atmospheric interference is scrambling our distress beacon. If anyone reads this, know that we did our duty and fought well.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "[[Private First Class L. Brouda|PFC L. Brouda]]"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref>
A [[Scan Visor|Scan Terminal]] along the path can be scanned to activate the [[Galactic Federation Communication Array]],<ref>{{cite|Galactic Federation communications array. Target is part of a deep-space communication system. Local interference is jamming its signal. Until conditions clear, it is effectively useless.|Scan Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref> but its signal is scrambled due to atmospheric interference.<ref>{{cite|We'll be making our stand here. The engineer tells me there's no way we'll get the ship's engines online, and the atmospheric interference is scrambling our distress beacon. If anyone reads this, know that we did our duty and fought well.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "[[Private First Class L. Brouda|PFC L. Brouda]]"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> Just next to this is the corpse of [[Private First Class L. Brouda]].


The upper portion of the room can only be accessed using the [[Space Jump Boots]], and by extension the door to Storage Cavern A. A middle ledge has a small blast shield on the ground. It can be destroyed with a [[Morph Ball Bomb]] to reveal a [[Missile Expansion]] underneath. On later visits, a number of [[Splinter Cocoon]]s and [[War Wasp Hive]]s throughout the room will spawn a number of [[Splinter]]s and [[War Wasp]]s.
The upper portion of the room, and by extension the door to Storage Cavern A, can only be accessed using the [[Space Jump Boots]]. A middle ledge has a small blast shield on the ground. It can be destroyed with a [[Morph Ball Bomb]] to reveal a [[Missile Expansion]] underneath. On later visits, a number of [[Splinter Cocoon]]s and [[War Wasp Hive]]s throughout the room will spawn a number of [[Splinter]]s and [[War Wasp]]s.
===Upgrades===
===Upgrades===
====Missile Expansion====
====Missile Expansion====
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===Scans===  
===Scans===  
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{{scan
|data=This is a powered [[door]] system. [[Blue Door|Low-level energy shield]] on door to prevent activation by local creatures. Weapon fire of any type will disrupt the shield and open the door.<ref>{{cite|This is a powered [[door]] system. [[Blue Door|Low-level energy shield]] on door to prevent activation by local creatures. Weapon fire of any type will disrupt the shield and open the door.|Scan Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>
|game=mp2
|location=Temple Grounds - Communication Area
|description=Door
|order=top
}}
{{scan
|data=Object scan complete.<br/>Statue houses a power grid, motivator unit, and an energy-projection array. All systems are offline, due to age or structural damage.<ref>{{cite|Object scan complete. Statue houses a power grid, motivator unit, and an energy-projection array. All systems are offline, due to age or structural damage.|Scan Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>
|game=mp2
|location=Temple Grounds - Communication Area
|description=Statue
|order=mid
}}
{{scan
|data=Object scan complete. Target identified.<br>Galactic Federation communications array.<br>Target is part of a deep-space communication system. Local interference is jamming its signal. Until conditions clear, it is effectively useless.<ref>{{cite|Object scan complete. Target identified.<br>Galactic Federation communications array.<br>Target is part of a deep-space communication system. Local interference is jamming its signal. Until conditions clear, it is effectively useless.|Scan Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>
|game=mp2
|location=Temple Grounds - Communication Area
|description=Communications Array
|order=mid
}}
{{scan
|data=Comm system activated.<br>Initiating automated distress signal.<br>Adjusting transmitter for optimum performance.<ref>{{cite|Comm system activated.<br>Initiating automated distress signal.<br>Adjusting transmitter for optimum performance.|Scan Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>
|game=mp2
|location=Temple Grounds - Communication Area
|description=Control Panel (Unused)
|order=mid
}}
{{scan
|data=Comm system in shutdown mode.<br>Distress signal terminated.<br>BR Atmospheric conditions are blocking the signal.<ref>{{cite|Comm system in shutdown mode.<br>Distress signal terminated.<br>BR Atmospheric conditions are blocking the signal.|Scan Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>
|game=mp2
|location=Temple Grounds - Communication Area
|description=Control Panel (Activated)
|order=mid
}}
{{scan
|data=Bioscan complete. Galactic Federation Trooper.<br/>Zero lifesigns. Trooper's armor computer heavily damaged. Unable to recover Log entries.<ref>{{cite|Bioscan complete. Galactic Federation Trooper.<br/>Zero lifesigns. Trooper's armor computer heavily damaged. Unable to recover Log entries.|Scan Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>
|game=mp2
|location=Temple Grounds - Communication Area
|description=Galactic Federation Trooper Corpse
|order=mid
}}
{{scan
|data=Object scan complete.<br>Unit is a sophisticated stasis chamber.<br>Xenotech designed to encase small objects in a stasis field. Field is durable, but can be destroyed by [[Morph Ball Bomb|explosives]].<ref>{{cite|Object scan complete.<br>Unit is a sophisticated stasis chamber.<br>Xenotech designed to encase small objects in a stasis field. Field is durable, but can be destroyed by explosives.|Scan Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>
|game=mp2
|location=Temple Grounds - Communication Area
|description=Stasis Chamber
|order=mid
}}
{{scan
|data=Missile Expansion<br/>Increases the number of [[Missile]]s you can carry by 5.<ref>{{cite|Missile Expansion<br/>Increases the number of Missiles you can carry by 5.|Scan Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>
|game=mp2
|location=Temple Grounds - Communication Area
|description=[[Missile Expansion]]
|order=bottom
}}


===Inhabitants===
===Inhabitants===
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{{Inhabitants|[[War Wasp Hive]]s|2|All later visits|close}}
{{Inhabitants|[[War Wasp Hive]]s|2|All later visits|close}}


==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:PFC L. Brouda mp2 Screenshot 01.png|The corpse of [[Private First Class L. Brouda]]
</gallery>
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{{clear}}
{{ref}}
{{ref}}

Latest revision as of 09:01, 2 April 2020

Communication Area
GF Communications Array.png

Game

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

Location

Temple Grounds

Connected Rooms
Counterpart

Reliquary Grounds

Item(s)
Music

Temple Grounds Main Theme


The Communication Area is a room in the Temple Grounds. It connects the Dynamo Chamber, Storage Cavern A, and the Trooper Security Station.

Appearance and Navigation[edit | edit source]

The rocky terrain acts as a sort of maze that branches to different areas. One path leads through the ground level of the room, starting at the Dynamo Chamber and eventually leading to a clearing with the door to the Trooper Security Station. Two Splinters will attack Samus as she passes through this route, and three Dark Troopers will attack in the clearing. These enemies will appear only on the first visit.

A Scan Terminal along the path can be scanned to activate the Galactic Federation Communication Array,[1] but its signal is scrambled due to atmospheric interference.[2] Just next to this is the corpse of Private First Class L. Brouda.

The upper portion of the room, and by extension the door to Storage Cavern A, can only be accessed using the Space Jump Boots. A middle ledge has a small blast shield on the ground. It can be destroyed with a Morph Ball Bomb to reveal a Missile Expansion underneath. On later visits, a number of Splinter Cocoons and War Wasp Hives throughout the room will spawn a number of Splinters and War Wasps.

Upgrades[edit | edit source]

Missile Expansion[edit | edit source]

Requires: Space Jump Boots and Morph Ball Bombs

  • On the higher platforms on the southern part of the room, which can be reached as soon as Samus has recovered the Space Jump Boots, there is a Blast Shield on the ground that can be destroyed via a Morph Ball Bomb. Underneath this is the expansion.

Data[edit | edit source]

Available Logbook Entries[edit | edit source]

Scans[edit | edit source]

Scan Data from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (Door)
Located in: Temple Grounds - Communication Area

This is a powered door system. Low-level energy shield on door to prevent activation by local creatures. Weapon fire of any type will disrupt the shield and open the door.[3]

Scan Data from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (Statue)
Located in: Temple Grounds - Communication Area

Object scan complete.
Statue houses a power grid, motivator unit, and an energy-projection array. All systems are offline, due to age or structural damage.[4]

Scan Data from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (Communications Array)
Located in: Temple Grounds - Communication Area

Object scan complete. Target identified.
Galactic Federation communications array.
Target is part of a deep-space communication system. Local interference is jamming its signal. Until conditions clear, it is effectively useless.[5]

Scan Data from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (Control Panel (Unused))
Located in: Temple Grounds - Communication Area

Comm system activated.
Initiating automated distress signal.
Adjusting transmitter for optimum performance.[6]

Scan Data from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (Control Panel (Activated))
Located in: Temple Grounds - Communication Area

Comm system in shutdown mode.
Distress signal terminated.
BR Atmospheric conditions are blocking the signal.[7]

Scan Data from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (Galactic Federation Trooper Corpse)
Located in: Temple Grounds - Communication Area

Bioscan complete. Galactic Federation Trooper.
Zero lifesigns. Trooper's armor computer heavily damaged. Unable to recover Log entries.[8]

Scan Data from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (Stasis Chamber)
Located in: Temple Grounds - Communication Area

Object scan complete.
Unit is a sophisticated stasis chamber.
Xenotech designed to encase small objects in a stasis field. Field is durable, but can be destroyed by explosives.[9]

Located in: Temple Grounds - Communication Area

Missile Expansion
Increases the number of Missiles you can carry by 5.[10]

Inhabitants[edit | edit source]

Creature Number Encountered
Splinters 2  First visit only  
Dark Troopers 3  First visit only  
Splinter Cocoons 4  All later visits  
War Wasps  All later visits  
War Wasp Hives 2  All later visits  

Gallery[edit | edit source]

References[edit source]

  1. "Galactic Federation communications array. Target is part of a deep-space communication system. Local interference is jamming its signal. Until conditions clear, it is effectively useless." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
  2. "We'll be making our stand here. The engineer tells me there's no way we'll get the ship's engines online, and the atmospheric interference is scrambling our distress beacon. If anyone reads this, know that we did our duty and fought well." —Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook "PFC L. Brouda" (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
  3. "This is a powered door system. Low-level energy shield on door to prevent activation by local creatures. Weapon fire of any type will disrupt the shield and open the door." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
  4. "Object scan complete. Statue houses a power grid, motivator unit, and an energy-projection array. All systems are offline, due to age or structural damage." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
  5. "Object scan complete. Target identified.
    Galactic Federation communications array.
    Target is part of a deep-space communication system. Local interference is jamming its signal. Until conditions clear, it is effectively useless.
    " —Scan Data (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
  6. "Comm system activated.
    Initiating automated distress signal.
    Adjusting transmitter for optimum performance.
    " —Scan Data (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
  7. "Comm system in shutdown mode.
    Distress signal terminated.
    BR Atmospheric conditions are blocking the signal.
    " —Scan Data (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
  8. "Bioscan complete. Galactic Federation Trooper.
    Zero lifesigns. Trooper's armor computer heavily damaged. Unable to recover Log entries.
    " —Scan Data (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
  9. "Object scan complete.
    Unit is a sophisticated stasis chamber.
    Xenotech designed to encase small objects in a stasis field. Field is durable, but can be destroyed by explosives.
    " —Scan Data (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
  10. "Missile Expansion
    Increases the number of Missiles you can carry by 5.
    " —Scan Data (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)


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