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The Dark Beam was originally created after the Luminoth discovered the [[Ing|Ing's]] attacks as dark energy. They attempted to overload the Ing with dark energy, but found that the Dark Beam was less than effective. The [[Light Beam]] was developed soon afterward.<ref>{{cite|Our studies of the Ing revealed the source of their attacks as dark energy. We built weapons to use this energy, thinking it could overload energy targets and eliminate them. We soon learned our error, as the Dark Beam was not of great effect on the Ing. We then began to develop a weapon that used light energy. This weapon would dispatch the Ing with terrible efficiency.|Luminoth Lore|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> While it does a small amount of damage against Ing and [[Darkling|Darklings]], the Dark Beam does a high amount of damage to light creatures.<ref name=Manual/> | The Dark Beam was originally created after the Luminoth discovered the [[Ing|Ing's]] attacks as dark energy. They attempted to overload the Ing with dark energy, but found that the Dark Beam was less than effective. The [[Light Beam]] was developed soon afterward.<ref>{{cite|Our studies of the Ing revealed the source of their attacks as dark energy. We built weapons to use this energy, thinking it could overload energy targets and eliminate them. We soon learned our error, as the Dark Beam was not of great effect on the Ing. We then began to develop a weapon that used light energy. This weapon would dispatch the Ing with terrible efficiency.|Luminoth Lore|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> While it does a small amount of damage against Ing and [[Darkling|Darklings]], the Dark Beam does a high amount of damage to light creatures.<ref name=Manual/> | ||
Despite the lack of effectiveness against the Ing, the Dark Beam was still used by the Luminoth in their war. The Ing came into possession of the Dark Beam after they defeated the Luminoth champion [[A-Kul]].<ref>{{cite|The first of our greatest champion's weapons has been found...by the Ing. Find the Dark Beam. Avenge this blasphemy!|I-Sha|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> The [[Space Pirates]] eventually found the Dark Beam and took it to their base in [[Agon Wastes]].<ref>{{cite|A spatial anomaly has been found within our base. We believe this rift in space-time leads to a parallel dimension of some type, but have been unable to interact with it thus far. A strange artifact was found near the anomaly as well. It may be a weapon or generator of some kind: perhaps it is the key to accessing the anomaly. High Command is eager for reports on the relic. A new weapon for our arsenal is always welcome.|Space Pirate Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> After Samus defeats [[Dark Samus]] for the first time, she recovers the Dark Beam from a nearby room. The Space Pirates were | Despite the lack of effectiveness against the Ing, the Dark Beam was still used by the Luminoth in their war. The Ing came into possession of the Dark Beam after they defeated the Luminoth champion [[A-Kul]].<ref>{{cite|The first of our greatest champion's weapons has been found...by the Ing. Find the Dark Beam. Avenge this blasphemy!|I-Sha|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> The [[Space Pirates]] eventually found the Dark Beam and took it to their base in [[Agon Wastes]].<ref>{{cite|A spatial anomaly has been found within our base. We believe this rift in space-time leads to a parallel dimension of some type, but have been unable to interact with it thus far. A strange artifact was found near the anomaly as well. It may be a weapon or generator of some kind: perhaps it is the key to accessing the anomaly. High Command is eager for reports on the relic. A new weapon for our arsenal is always welcome.|Space Pirate Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> After Samus defeats [[Dark Samus]] for the first time, she recovers the Dark Beam from a nearby room. The Space Pirates apparently were using the Dark Beam to open up a rift portal to Dark Aether so they could obtain [[Phazon]]. | ||
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===Samus's Notes=== | ===Samus's Notes=== | ||
"When out of Dark Ammo, you can charge the Dark Beam to fire a normal shot. Fire the Dark Beam to deactivate Crystals. Dark Beam blasts have limited effect on Ing and dark creatures. It takes several hits with the Dark Beam to hinder enemies and enshroud them with dark matter. Charge the Dark Beam to fire an Entangler blast. Enemies stuck by this blast will be enveloped in shadow tendrils for a few moments, unable to move or fire. The Entangler costs 5 Dark Ammo to fire."<ref name=Notes>{{cite|When out of Dark Ammo, you can charge the Dark Beam to fire a normal shot. Fire the Dark Beam to deactivate Crystals. Dark Beam blasts have limited effect on Ing and dark creatures. It takes several hits with the Dark Beam to hinder enemies and enshroud them with dark matter. Charge the Dark Beam to fire an Entangler blast. Enemies | "When out of Dark Ammo, you can charge the Dark Beam to fire a normal shot. Fire the Dark Beam to deactivate Crystals. Dark Beam blasts have limited effect on Ing and dark creatures. It takes several hits with the Dark Beam to hinder enemies and enshroud them with dark matter. Charge the Dark Beam to fire an Entangler blast. Enemies stuck by this blast will be enveloped in shadow tendrils for a few moments, unable to move or fire. The Entangler costs 5 Dark Ammo to fire."<ref name=Notes>{{cite|When out of Dark Ammo, you can charge the Dark Beam to fire a normal shot. Fire the Dark Beam to deactivate Crystals. Dark Beam blasts have limited effect on Ing and dark creatures. It takes several hits with the Dark Beam to hinder enemies and enshroud them with dark matter. Charge the Dark Beam to fire an Entangler blast. Enemies struck by this blast will be enveloped in shadow tendrils for a few moments, unable to move or fire. The Entangler costs 5 Dark Ammo to fire.|Samus's Notes|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Dark Beam.png|Artwork of the Dark Beam | File:Dark Beam.png|Artwork of the Dark Beam | ||
file:Dark Beam mp2 Website 01.png|Japanese Website | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{Foreignname|Japanese|{{hover|ダークビーム|Dāku Bīmu}}|Dark Beam}} | |||
{{Foreignname|Spanish|Rayo Oscuro|Dark Beam}} | |||
{{Foreignname|French|Rayon Sombre|Dark Beam}} | |||
{{Foreignname|German|Dark Beam|-}} | |||
{{Foreignname|Italian|Raggio Oscuro|Dark Beam|close}} | |||
{{beam-nav}} | {{beam-nav}} | ||
