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Parasites are a species of interstellar vermin indigenous to Tallon IV.[1] They are highly adaptive creatures, capable of developing resistances to alien environments withing several 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 single Parasite is harmless to most lifeforms, however they tend to travel in swarms that can overtake most organisms.[1][4]
Variations
Parasite Queen
- Main article: Parasite Queen
Large Parasite females that propagate the species. The location of these in the wild are unknown however multiple Phazon mutated Queen are found aboard Frigate Orpheon.
Ice Parasite
- Main article: Ice Parasite
Parasites adapted the the harsh cold of Phendrana Drifts.[2]
Plated Parasite
- Main article: Plated Parasite
Parasites that have developed a hard outer shell that cannot be broken with most weaponry.[5]
Data
Logbook Entry
Metroid Prime Pinball Manual
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.[3]
Gallery
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A swarm of Parasites
References
- ↑ 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)
- ↑ 2.0 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 entry for Ice Parasites (Metroid Prime)
- ↑ 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)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "A new strain of parasitic creature that are dangerous in numbers." Metroid Prime Pinball Instruction Booklet, Pg 15
- ↑ "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)
