Editing Phazon

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'''Phazon''', referred to as the '''Great Poison''' by the [[Chozo]], is an extremely radioactive and dangerous organic substance that can take on many forms. The mutagen is highly poisonous and corrosive, and contact with Phazon will result in immediate death or mutation in seconds.<ref name="Logbook">{{cite|Volatile ore with biomutagenic properties. Origin point of Phazon unknown. First detection of element on planet Tallon IV. Used by Space Pirates to produce vast levels of energy. Bioforms exposed to Phazon without proper shielding will eventually undergo radical mutation.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Phazon"|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref> Phazon spreads throughout the galaxy and manipulates organisms with [[Phazon Corruption]]. The toxic substance can destroy environments and entire planets. Phazon was first detected on planet [[Tallon IV]], although it has been spreading across the galaxy long before the Corruption of Tallon IV from its planet of origin, [[Phaaze]].<ref name="Logbook"/> The plot of the ''[[Metroid Prime (series)|Metroid Prime]]'' series revolves around Phazon and its destructive influence.

[[file:Phazon 01.png|right|thumb|200px|Phazon in [[Dark Aether]]]]

Not much is known regarding the true nature of Phazon as a material substance. It is highly radioactive, corrosive, and biologically toxic. Phazon has even demonstrated low-level sentience, as evidenced by creatures such as [[Phazon Grub]]s and [[Liquid Phazon]], which are entirely Phazon-based.  

Phazon has been used extensively by the [[Space Pirate]]s for its effective mutagenic properties, which they have used to mutate their own genetic structure to produce more powerful and monstrous versions of themselves, as well as the genetic structure of other species. These beneficial mutations are limited by a notable decrease in the target bioform's life span, as it deteriorates cellular structure in addition to changing the genetic code. During the course of Samus's visit to [[Phaaze]], the Phazon inside of her even affected her genetic structure to the point where her ship's bio-scanners could not recognize her.

Around this same time, Space Pirates discovered Phazon and began [[Phazon Mines|mining operations]] of [[Phazon Vein Omikron|high-yield sites]] and experimention with its biomutagenic properties. Samus first encounters Space Pirates using Phazon in this way on the [[Frigate Orpheon|Frigate ''Orpheon'']], where mutations of native [[Parasite]]s resulted in [[Parasite Queen]]s. Initial experiments were made on [[Tallon Metroid]]s in the [[Glacier One]] outpost in [[Phendrana Drifts]], which the Space Pirates planned to use as weapons and power sources. Tests yielded such results as [[Hunter Metroid]]s and [[Fission Metroid]]s. Later experiments, such as [[Project Titan]], which focused on the mutation and animation of inanimate objects,<ref>{{cite|Research on Tallon IV is expanding into new areas. Pending stabilization of the Thardus venture, we will expand Inanimation research to include other native Tallon IV materials.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> resulted in the specimen [[Thardus]] before it was completely shut down.<ref>{{cite|Project Titan is suspended indefinitely. Security breaches resulting in massive casualties have occurred. Access is strictly prohibited until further notice.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> [[Project Helix]], which aimed to mutate Space Pirate DNA with Phazon,<ref>{{cite|Confidence is high regarding Phazon applications. We know enough about Phazon now to begin combining it with Space Pirate DNA. The code name for this venture will be 'Project Helix'. Preliminary studies indicate that Phazon infusion could produce radical new Pirate genomes. Benevolent mutation levels are high in current test subjects. Phazon madness is a concern, but refinements in the infusion process should reduce or neutralize the odds of mental degeneration.|[[Pirate Data]] "Phazon Infusion"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> finally succeeded when the [[Phazon Strain Vertigo]] was discovered by [[Research Team Sclera]] and several specimens, including [[Elite Pirate]]s, a [[Phazon Elite]], and the [[Omega Pirate]], survived to maturity.<ref>{{cite|Initial Project Helix experiments with Space Pirate embryos were disastrous. The Phazon-infusion process degenerated brain tissue even as it augmented muscle mass. None of what we have termed 'Elite Pirates' lived to maturity; the few that survived their infanthood suffered severe psychotic breakdowns as juveniles, killing anything within their zone of perception. Research team Sclera made a recent breakthrough, in which parasite studies with a Phazon strain code-named 'Vertigo' were highly successful. Since then, we have fused Vertigo Phazon with Space Pirate DNA with great success. The latest batch of Elite Pirates have reached maturity successfully and are ready for field testing and training.|[[Pirate Data]] "Elite Pirates"|Metroid Prime}}</ref>

Phazon was first introduced to the planet [[Aether]] at the beginning of the [[Luminoth Dark Age]]. A Leviathan impacted the planet, sending it into a state of [[Transdimensional Flux]] that ultimately resulted in the creation of [[Dark Aether]] and the [[Ing]].<ref>{{cite|The starborne terror burnt through the heavens and struck Aether with and untold might. We all expected the world to shatter...but Aether held. There was great devastation, however. The green plains of Agon were scorched forever, and the forest of Torvus was engulfed and wracked by the sea. The skies burned for days, casting darkness over the land.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Cataclysm"|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref><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.<br>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.|[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Logbook]] "Anhur Incident"|[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]}}</ref> Space Pirate [[Science Team]]s detected the presence of Phazon in the [[Dasha System]] seven cycles prior to Samus's arrival and established a base on the planet.<ref>{{cite|Science teams have discovered the presence of Phazon in the Dasha system four cycles ago. High command authorized the deployment of our team shortly thereafter. Our orders are to establish a base on planet Aether and evaluate local Phazon resources. Because this world lies on the periphery of Galactic Federation territory, we are following stealth protocols at the highest level. A cadre of elite commandos has been dispatched to provide security for our force as well. This operation is now under way.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Log 04.468.1 (Phazon Operations)"|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref> Expeditions through a [[Portal|dimensional rift]] revealed that Dark Aether contained vastly superior deposits of Phazon than its light counterpart and extraction missions were soon conducted regularly.<ref>{{cite|The Rift Portal has been opened. The artifact weapon, dubbed the "Dark Beam" by science team, provides energy needed to open the portal, although for a limited time. We've sent expeditions through the portal, and they have returned with incredible news. The portal leads to a parallel version of Aether. This "Dark Aether" has suffered a global calamity, turning it into a toxic wasteland. It is the homeworld of the shadowy creature who have been raiding our base for the last cycle. Most importantly, it is the prime location of Phazon in this sector. Extraction plans are being prepared. We will not be denied!|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Log 05.422.1 (Rift Portal)"|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Phazon extraction raids are under way on Dark Aether. The toxicity of the atmosphere has taken a toll on our workforce, as have the hostile natives of that world. Science Team is preparing survival gear to protect our work teams, and we have increased our security presence in extraction areas. Fortunately, High Command is sending more troops and supplies. Our troops and resources are spread dangerously thin, and this mission cannot fail.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Log 06.221.7 (Phazon Raids)"|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref> Metroid Prime, reborn as [[Dark Samus]] and mistaken for Samus Aran by the Space Pirates, soon began raiding their base and stealing Phazon for her own purposes.<ref>{{cite|Samus Aran, the accursed Hunter, has arrived. The sudden arrival of the Hunter is strange enough, but her actions are stranger still. She does not seek our destruction, but our Phazon. With each raid, she steals Phazon ore, only killing those who attempt to deny her. What she needs it for we do not know - though Science Team suspects she requires it to power her new armorsuit. Dark in color, it is equipped with strange new weapons. The troops now call her the "Dark Hunter." It is a fitting title.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Log 06.362.2 (The Hunter)"|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref> Dark Samus eventually absorbs so much Phazon energy that she becomes a being of pure yet unstable Phazon.<ref>{{cite|Dark Samus has temporarily become a being of pure yet unstable Phazon energy. She can generate a shield that is invulnerable to all attacks, save one - blasts of Phazon energy itself. Use your Charge Beam to collect Phazon energy that she expels, then fire it back at her. Direct hits will overload and disrupt her essence.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Dark Samus 4"|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>

 

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File:Dark Samus mp2 Screenshot.jpg|Dark Samus in front of a wall of Phazon

File:Phazon Canister mp2 Screenshot 02.png|A Phazon canister

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