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|threat=Damaging, Non-hostile
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{{articleabout|the Parasites indigenous to [[Tallon IV]]|the mysterious ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'' parasitic organisms|[[X Parasite]]}}


{{articleabout|the creature Parasite|the mysterious ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'' parasitic organisms|[[X Parasite]]}}
'''Parasites''' are a species of interstellar vermin indigenous to [[Tallon IV]].<ref name="Logbook"/>


'''Parasites''' are vermin indigenous to [[Tallon IV]]. The [[Parasite Queen]] is a type of Parasite that has undergone severe [[Space Pirate]] mutation due to [[Phazon]] experiments.
==Morphology==
Parasites walk on two legs, dragging their long tails behind them, and have five distinct green markings across their heads, probably eyes. Parasites are highly adaptive creatures, capable of developing resistances to alien environments within three generations.<ref name="Ice Parasite">{{cite|A simple scavenger life-form that possesses a crystalline outer shell. Parasites are hardy creatures, able to adapt to any environment within three generations. The Ice Parasite is a prime example. Having adjusted to a frigid climate, this vermin now thrives in it. Omnivorous, it can exist in areas hostile to most life-forms.|Logbook "Ice Parasites"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> This trait led the Space Pirates to conduct research on the creatures, exposing them to [[Phazon]]. The [[Parasite Queen|results]] of these experiments led to the Parasites becoming stronger and more aggressive. Most subjects were unable to survive the continual exposure to Phazon, and those that did became too violent, forcing the Pirate to euthanize them.<ref name="Pirate Data"/>


== Logbook Entry ==
[[File:Parasite mp1 Screenshot 1.png|220px|left|thumb|A group of Parasites]]
===''Metroid Prime''===
Several Parasites are still aboard frigate [[Frigate Orpheon|''Orpheon'']] after it was abandoned in orbit around Tallon IV, mostly feeding on Space Pirate carcasses. Interestingly, though they are supposedly indigenous to Tallon IV, [[Samus Aran|Samus]] does not encounter any during her exploration of the planet; she does encounter two variants, however, in rare instances.
{{Logbook|Parasite|Morphology:​ Parasite. ​Interstellar vermin.​ Travel in swarms. ​Indigenous to [[Tallon IV]],​ a single Parasite is harmless to larger life-​forms.​ However,​ they tend to travel in large groups,​ swarming over potential prey.​ Such swarms can be dangerous.|[[Image:Logbook_parasite.jpg|125px]]}}
 
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A single Parasite is harmless to most lifeforms, however they tend to travel in swarms that can overtake most organisms.<ref name="Logbook"/><ref name=Manual/>
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==Variations==
===Parasite Queen===
{{Main|Parasite Queen}}
Large Parasite females that propagate the species. The location of these in the wild are unknown; however, multiple Phazon-mutated Queens are found aboard Frigate Orpheon.
 
===Ice Parasite===
{{Main|Ice Parasite}}
Parasites adapted the the harsh cold of Phendrana Drifts.<ref name="Ice Parasite"/>
 
===Plated Parasite===
{{Main|Plated Parasite}}
Parasites that have developed a hard outer shell that cannot be broken with most weaponry.<ref>{{cite|Hardy member of the Parasite family. Invulnerable to most weaponry. A cousin to the Parasite, these creatures are known for their amazing resilience. Field studies suggest a weakness to Morph Ball-delivered weapon systems.|Logbook entry for Plated Parasites|Metroid Prime}}</ref>
 
==Data==
=== Logbook ===
{{logbook
|name=Parasite
|entry=Interstellar vermin.​ Travel in swarms. ​Indigenous to [[Tallon IV]],​ a single Parasite is harmless to larger life-​forms.​ However,​ they tend to travel in large groups,​ swarming over potential prey.​ Such swarms can be dangerous.
|game=mp1
|location=[[Emergency Evacuation Area]]
|imageleft=[[File:Parasite Logbook.png|Parasite]]
|onetime=yes
}}
 
===Metroid Prime Pinball Manual===
{{Manual
|game=mpp
|name=Parasite
|entry=A new strain of parasitic creature that are dangerous in numbers.<ref name=Manual>{{cite manual|A new strain of parasitic creature that are dangerous in numbers.|Metroid Prime Pinball|15}}</ref>
}}
 
===Pirate Data===
Our initial tests exposing Tallon IV's indigenous Parasites to Phazon appears to be successful. Increases in size, strength and aggressiveness are common in all test subjects, as well as unforeseen evolutions like addition poison sacs within the abdomen and the appearance of a second ring on mandible in several subjects. These creatures were chosen because of their resilience, and it appears possible that, given enough exposure to Phazon, they many be able to survive on any planet we transport them to. Our methods will have to be refined; we currently have 100% extinction rate after the forth infusion period, and most survivors of the third infusion stage are so violent and uncontrollable that they have to be euthanized. Even still, we remain hopeful that further experimentation will result in success.<ref name="Pirate Data">{{cite|Our initial tests exposing Tallon IV's indigenous Parasites to Phazon appears to be successful. Increases in size, strength and aggressiveness are common in all test subjects, as well as unforeseen evolutions like addition poison sacs within the abdomen and the appearance of a second ring on mandible in several subjects. These creatures were chosen because of their resilience, and it appears possible that, given enough exposure to Phazon, they many be able to survive on any planet we transport them to. Our methods will have to be refined; we currently have 100% extinction rate after the forth infusion period, and most survivors of the third infusion stage are so violent and uncontrollable that they have to be euthanized. Even still, we remain hopeful that further experimentation will result in success.|[[Pirate Data]] "Parasite Larva"|Metroid Prime}}</ref>
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Parasite_(Frigate_Orpheon).png|A specimen aboard ''Orpheon''
File:Parasite mp1 Screenshot 2.png|A swarm of Parasites
file:Parasite mp1 Screenshot 3.png|Parasites feeding on a Space Pirate corpse
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{{Foreignname|Japanese|{{hover|パラサイト|Parasaito}}|Parasite|Close}}
 
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[[Category:Frigate Orpheon Life Forms]]

Latest revision as of 01:43, 9 July 2013

Parasite
Parasite mp1 Screenshot 01.png

A Parasite

Game(s)

Metroid Prime

Damages by

Contact

Threat Capacity

Damaging, Non-hostile

Located in

Frigate Orpheon

This article is about the Parasites indigenous to Tallon IV. For the mysterious Metroid Fusion parasitic organisms, see X Parasite.

Parasites are a species of interstellar vermin indigenous to Tallon IV.[1]

Morphology[edit | edit source]

Parasites walk on two legs, dragging their long tails behind them, and have five distinct green markings across their heads, probably eyes. Parasites are highly adaptive creatures, capable of developing resistances to alien environments within three generations.[2] This trait led the Space Pirates to conduct research on the creatures, exposing them to Phazon. The results of these experiments led to the Parasites becoming stronger and more aggressive. Most subjects were unable to survive the continual exposure to Phazon, and those that did became too violent, forcing the Pirate to euthanize them.[3]

A group of Parasites

Several Parasites are still aboard frigate Orpheon after it was abandoned in orbit around Tallon IV, mostly feeding on Space Pirate carcasses. Interestingly, though they are supposedly indigenous to Tallon IV, Samus does not encounter any during her exploration of the planet; she does encounter two variants, however, in rare instances.

A single Parasite is harmless to most lifeforms, however they tend to travel in swarms that can overtake most organisms.[1][4]

Variations[edit | edit source]

Parasite Queen[edit | edit source]

Main article: Parasite Queen

Large Parasite females that propagate the species. The location of these in the wild are unknown; however, multiple Phazon-mutated Queens are found aboard Frigate Orpheon.

Ice Parasite[edit | edit source]

Main article: Ice Parasite

Parasites adapted the the harsh cold of Phendrana Drifts.[2]

Plated Parasite[edit | edit source]

Main article: Plated Parasite

Parasites that have developed a hard outer shell that cannot be broken with most weaponry.[5]

Data[edit | edit source]

Logbook[edit | edit source]

Logbook entry from Metroid Prime: Parasite
First Location: Emergency Evacuation Area Limited Scan
Parasite
Interstellar vermin.​ Travel in swarms. ​Indigenous to Tallon IV,​ a single Parasite is harmless to larger life-​forms.​ However,​ they tend to travel in large groups,​ swarming over potential prey.​ Such swarms can be dangerous.[1]

Metroid Prime Pinball Manual[edit | edit source]

Manual info from Metroid Prime Pinball
Parasite: A new strain of parasitic creature that are dangerous in numbers.[4]

Pirate Data[edit | edit source]

Our initial tests exposing Tallon IV's indigenous Parasites to Phazon appears to be successful. Increases in size, strength and aggressiveness are common in all test subjects, as well as unforeseen evolutions like addition poison sacs within the abdomen and the appearance of a second ring on mandible in several subjects. These creatures were chosen because of their resilience, and it appears possible that, given enough exposure to Phazon, they many be able to survive on any planet we transport them to. Our methods will have to be refined; we currently have 100% extinction rate after the forth infusion period, and most survivors of the third infusion stage are so violent and uncontrollable that they have to be euthanized. Even still, we remain hopeful that further experimentation will result in success.[3]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • A specimen aboard Orpheon

    A specimen aboard Orpheon

  • A swarm of Parasites

    A swarm of Parasites

  • Parasites feeding on a Space Pirate corpse

    Parasites feeding on a Space Pirate corpse

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Interstellar vermin.​ Travel in swarms. ​Indigenous to Tallon IV,​ a single Parasite is harmless to larger life-​forms.​ However,​ they tend to travel in large groups,​ swarming over potential prey.​ Such swarms can be dangerous." — Logbook "Parasite" (Metroid Prime)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "A simple scavenger life-form that possesses a crystalline outer shell. Parasites are hardy creatures, able to adapt to any environment within three generations. The Ice Parasite is a prime example. Having adjusted to a frigid climate, this vermin now thrives in it. Omnivorous, it can exist in areas hostile to most life-forms." —Logbook "Ice Parasites" (Metroid Prime)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Our initial tests exposing Tallon IV's indigenous Parasites to Phazon appears to be successful. Increases in size, strength and aggressiveness are common in all test subjects, as well as unforeseen evolutions like addition poison sacs within the abdomen and the appearance of a second ring on mandible in several subjects. These creatures were chosen because of their resilience, and it appears possible that, given enough exposure to Phazon, they many be able to survive on any planet we transport them to. Our methods will have to be refined; we currently have 100% extinction rate after the forth infusion period, and most survivors of the third infusion stage are so violent and uncontrollable that they have to be euthanized. Even still, we remain hopeful that further experimentation will result in success." —Pirate Data "Parasite Larva" (Metroid Prime)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "A new strain of parasitic creature that are dangerous in numbers." Metroid Prime Pinball Instruction Booklet, Pg 15
  5. ↑ "Hardy member of the Parasite family. Invulnerable to most weaponry. A cousin to the Parasite, these creatures are known for their amazing resilience. Field studies suggest a weakness to Morph Ball-delivered weapon systems." —Logbook entry for Plated Parasites (Metroid Prime)


Language Name Meaning
Japanese パラサイト Parasite 
Triclops.png Creatures from Metroid Prime Metroid art.png
Frigate OrpheonTallon OverworldChozo RuinsMagmoor CavernsPhendrana DriftsPhazon MinesImpact Crater
Frigate Orpheon Creatures
Parasite · Auto Turret · Parasite Queen
Tallon Overworld Creatures
Zoomer · Geemer · Sap Sac · Bloodflower · Seedling · Beetle · Blastcap · Jelzap · Flying Pirate · Aqua Sac · Tallon Crab · Aqua Reaper · Aqua Drone · Aqua Pirate · Meta Ridley
Chozo Ruins Creatures
Scarab · Plated Beetle · War Wasp · Ram War Wasp · Barbed War Wasp · Eyon · Plazmite · Shriekbat · Tangle Weed · Venom Weed · Reaper Vine · Stone Toad · Plated Parasite · Oculus · Plated Puffer · Hive Mecha · Incinerator Drone · Chozo Ghost · Pulse Bombu · Flaahgra
Magmoor Caverns Creatures
Grizby · Burrower · Puffer · Triclops · Magmoor · Puddle Spore
Phendrana Drifts Creatures
Crystallite · Ice Parasite · Ice Shriekbat · Scatter Bombu · Ice Burrower · Ice Beetle · Flickerbat · Baby Sheegoth · Sheegoth · Sentry Drone · Space Pirate · Shadow Pirate · Glider · Metroid · Thardus
Phazon Mines Creatures
Mega Turret · Power Trooper · Wave Trooper · Ice Trooper · Plasma Trooper · Elite Pirate · Phazon Elite · Hunter Metroid · Omega Pirate
Impact Crater Creatures
Fission Metroid · Lumigek · Metroid Prime
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