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[[File:LeviathanInSpace.jpg|right|thumb|250px|A Leviathan approaching a planet]] | [[File:LeviathanInSpace.jpg|right|thumb|250px|A Leviathan approaching a planet]] | ||
'''Leviathans''' (also known as '''Leviathan Seeds''') are large, sentient asteroids originating from the planet [[Phaaze]]. The Leviathans are made of large concentrations of [[Phazon]]. When they impact a planet, Phazon is introduced to the ecosystem, mutating inhabiting creatures with the effects of Phazon. | |||
The sole purpose of the Leviathans is to initiate the spread of Phazon throughout targeted planets and convert them into clones of Phaaze. Every planet encountered in the [[Metroid Prime (series)|''Metroid Prime'']] series (with the exception of those encountered in ''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]'') is attacked by a Leviathan. | The sole purpose of the Leviathans is to initiate the spread of Phazon throughout targeted planets and convert them into clones of Phaaze. Every planet encountered in the [[Metroid Prime (series)|''Metroid Prime'']] series (with the exception of those encountered in ''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]'') is attacked by a Leviathan. | ||
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[[File:Aether mp2 Screenshot.png|thumb|left|200px|[[Aether]] and [[Dark Aether]] in an unstable state post-Leviathan impact]] | [[File:Aether mp2 Screenshot.png|thumb|left|200px|[[Aether]] and [[Dark Aether]] in an unstable state post-Leviathan impact]] | ||
Fifty years before the events of ''Corruption'', a Leviathan approached the planet [[Aether]], home to the [[Luminoth]]. As it approached, the Luminoth detected it and attempted to destroy it, but failed. As it impacted, the Luminoth took refuge and accepted their fate as Phazon seeped from it, corrupting the planet.<ref>{{cite|By the time we detected the stellar object as it streaked toward our world, it was too late to stop it. We fired numerous weapons at it in a vain attempt to alter its trajectory. Nothing worked. Our efforts placed a great strain on the Energy Controllers, and weakened Aether. All we could do as the object drew closer was take shelter and wait. We gathered stores of food and water, reinforced the shielding on our dwellings, and spent the last hours in peace.|[[Luminoth Lore#The Stellar Object|Luminoth Lore - The Stellar Object]]|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | Fifty years before the events of ''Corruption'', a Leviathan approached the planet [[Aether]], home to the [[Luminoth]]. As it approached, the Luminoth detected it and attempted to destroy it, but failed. As it impacted, the Luminoth took refuge and accepted their fate as Phazon seeped from it, corrupting the planet.<ref>{{cite|By the time we detected the stellar object as it streaked toward our world, it was too late to stop it. We fired numerous weapons at it in a vain attempt to alter its trajectory. Nothing worked. Our efforts placed a great strain on the Energy Controllers, and weakened Aether. All we could do as the object drew closer was take shelter and wait. We gathered stores of food and water, reinforced the shielding on our dwellings, and spent the last hours in peace.|[[Luminoth Lore#The Stellar Object|Luminoth Lore - The Stellar Object]]|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> A Leviathan struck the [[Luminoth|Luminoth's]] planet [[Aether]], forcing it to an unstable state and splitting it to two planets, Aether and its "dark twin", [[Dark Aether]]. With the creation of Dark Aether came the [[Ing]], destroying much of Aether and the Luminoth.<ref name="Anhur Incident">{{cite|Planet Aether, home of the Luminoth, was struck by a “Phazon Meteor” five decades ago. The impact had catastrophic effects on the already unstable planet, creating a “dark twin” of the planet and a fierce race known as the Ing. A brutal war between the twin planets took place, with the Ing gaining the upper hand. The G.F.S. Tyr went to the sector to investigate pirate activity, but were forced to make an emergency landing on Aether. Shortly after, the entire crew of Tyr was attacked and annihilated by the Ing. Hunter Samus Aran was sent to investigate, and wound up entangled in the local conflict. Aran fought against both Space Pirates and Ing, and arose victorious. Aether’s “dark twin” vanished, taking with it the Ing horde, and the planet’s peace was finally restored. | ||
After the Aether incident, the Federation sent the G.F.S. Anhur back to Aether to deal with the pirate base. Upon arrival, the crew and marines of the Anhur assisted the native Luminoth in dismantling an abandoned Space Pirate mining facility. During the operation, the crew detected the presence of Phazon. The ship’s crew investigated and collected several kilograms of ore, which would later lead to the development of the PED.|[[Galactic Federation Data#Anhur Incident|GF Data - Anhur Incident]]|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref> Because a Leviathan landed on the planet, Dark Aether contained high levels of Phazon Ore, attracting Space Pirates to investigate. Pirates extracted as much Phazon ore as possible for weapon purposes. | After the Aether incident, the Federation sent the G.F.S. Anhur back to Aether to deal with the pirate base. Upon arrival, the crew and marines of the Anhur assisted the native Luminoth in dismantling an abandoned Space Pirate mining facility. During the operation, the crew detected the presence of Phazon. The ship’s crew investigated and collected several kilograms of ore, which would later lead to the development of the PED.|[[Galactic Federation Data#Anhur Incident|GF Data - Anhur Incident]]|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref> Because a Leviathan landed on the planet, Dark Aether contained high levels of Phazon Ore, attracting Space Pirates to investigate. Pirates extracted as much Phazon ore as possible for weapon purposes. | ||
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|entry=Leviathans are the children of Phaaze. They are bioforms that begin life deep within the planet, inside the base of a serpentine organ that serves as a womb. The Leviathan will remain in here, feeding on endless supply of [[Phazon]], until it has developed its Phazon core. | |entry=Leviathans are the children of Phaaze. They are bioforms that begin life deep within the planet, inside the base of a serpentine organ that serves as a womb. The Leviathan will remain in here, feeding on endless supply of [[Phazon]], until it has developed its Phazon core. | ||
The developed core marks the Leviathan's transition into adolescence and its departure from the womb. The serpentine organ moves the adolescent from deep inside Phaaze and releases it closer to the planet's surface. Here the bioform will continue to grow and mature | The developed core marks the Leviathan's transition into adolescence and its departure from the womb. The serpentine organ moves the adolescent from deep inside Phaaze and releases it closer to the planet's surface. Here the bioform will continue to grow and mature underneath its older siblings. As time passes and the older ones are launched into space, the Leviathan will slowly make its way to the planet's surface. It is here the Leviathan will reach full maturity. Once Phaaze has located a planetary target to [[Phazon Corruption|corrupt]], it will launch the Leviathan into space. | ||
The Leviathan is capable of interstellar travel, creating wormholes in space to expedite the journey | |||
The Leviathan is capable of interstellar travel, creating wormholes in space to expedite the journey. Instinctively, it homes on its planetary target. Shortly after impact, the bioform dies, leaving its armored shell to protect the Phazon core. Before it dies, the bioform often attracts and enthralls a large local predator. After mutating it through intense Phazon exposure, it compels the creature to protect the core. The core then begins to seep into the planet, replacing the local ecosystem with one based on Phazon. | |||
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|location=[[Phaaze]] - [[Genesis Chamber]] | |location=[[Phaaze]] - [[Genesis Chamber]] | ||
