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'''Kinetic Orb Cannons''' are mechanisms that can launch the [[Morph Ball]] great distances at high velocity,<ref>{{cite|Fires small, spherical objects at high speeds.|Scan Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref><ref name="Logbook mp3"/> featured in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes|Echoes]]'' and ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption|Corruption]]''. The original purpose of the cannon is unclear, but it may have been designed for industrial use and later modified for use as a combat system.<ref name="Logbook mp2"/> [[Samus Aran|Samus]] utilizes Kinetic Orb Cannons to sail over large distances or to shatter obstacles that can only be removed by heavy impact.<ref>{{cite|Combat damage to wall is heavy. Structural integrity critical. A heavy impact may cause it to shatter.|Scan Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref><ref name="Logbook mp3"/> There are also Kinetic Orb Cannons in [[Torvus Bog]] constructed specifically for use underwater via tube systems. | '''Kinetic Orb Cannons''' are mechanisms that can launch the [[Morph Ball]] great distances at high velocity,<ref>{{cite|Fires small, spherical objects at high speeds.|Scan Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref><ref name="Logbook mp3"/> featured in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes|Echoes]]'' and ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption|Corruption]]''. The original purpose of the cannon is unclear, but it may have been designed for industrial use and later modified for use as a combat system.<ref name="Logbook mp2"/> [[Samus Aran|Samus]] utilizes Kinetic Orb Cannons to sail over large distances or to shatter obstacles that can only be removed by heavy impact.<ref>{{cite|Combat damage to wall is heavy. Structural integrity critical. A heavy impact may cause it to shatter.|Scan Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref><ref name="Logbook mp3"/> There are also Kinetic Orb Cannons in [[Torvus Bog]] constructed specifically for use underwater via tube systems. | ||
The kinetic force resulting from using the cannon can also be used to eliminate enemies, including opponents in [[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes#Multiplayer| | The kinetic force resulting from using the cannon can also be used to eliminate enemies, including opponents in ''Echoes''' [[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes#Multiplayer|multiplayer mode]]. | ||
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|entry=The Kinetic Orb Cannon’s original purpose is unclear, but they are capable of firing | |entry=The Kinetic Orb Cannon’s original purpose is unclear, but they are capable of firing spherical objects at high speeds to a set target. Entering a cannon while in Morph Ball will allow you to reach new areas and traverse great distances quickly.<br>The Kinetic Orb Cannon appears in various locations in SkyTown. However, most units have shut down and require a Kinetic Charge to reactivate.<ref name="Logbook mp3">{{cite|The Kinetic Orb Cannon’s original purpose is unclear, but they are capable of firing spherical objects at high speeds to a set target. Entering a cannon while in Morph Ball will allow you to reach new areas and traverse great distances quickly.<br>The Kinetic Orb Cannon appears in various locations in SkyTown. However, most units have shut down and require a Kinetic Charge to reactivate.|[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Logbook]] "Kinetic Orb Cannon"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> | ||
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