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'''Phendrana Drifts''' is an icy region of [[Tallon IV]] in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''. Its landscapes are jagged and broken due to years of biting frost and snow storms. | '''Phendrana Drifts''' is an icy region in the mountains of [[Tallon IV]] in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''.<ref name="Glacier One"/> Its landscapes are jagged and broken due to years of biting frost and snow storms. | ||
The areas [[Samus Aran|Samus]] can access are primarily outdoors in the snow and ice, though there is a sizable portion of the map which has been transformed into a [[Space Pirate]] research facility. This facility researches the properties of [[Phazon]] infusion in both inanimate and organic objects and [[Thermal Visor|Thermal Imaging]] technology. Phendrana Drifts is also the location of the failed Space Pirate [[Project Titan]].<ref name=titansuspended>{{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> | The areas [[Samus Aran|Samus]] can access are primarily outdoors in the snow and ice, though there is a sizable portion of the map which has been transformed into a [[Space Pirate]] research facility. This facility researches the properties of [[Phazon]] infusion in both inanimate and organic objects and [[Thermal Visor|Thermal Imaging]] technology. Phendrana Drifts is also the location of the failed Space Pirate [[Project Titan]].<ref name=titansuspended>{{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> | ||
Phendrana Drifts is divided into three sections: Shoreline Area, Glacier One, and Phendrana's Depths. | Phendrana Drifts is divided into three sections: Shoreline Area, [[Glacier One]], and Phendrana's Depths. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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===Research Headquarters=== | ===Research Headquarters=== | ||
[[file:Glacier One 01.png|right|thumb|250px|The [[Research Entrance]] of [[Glacier One]].]] | [[file:Glacier One 01.png|right|thumb|250px|The [[Research Entrance]] of [[Glacier One]].]] | ||
As [[Space Pirate]]s began establishing their presence on Tallon IV, Phendrana Drifts was chosen for their Research Headquarters.<ref>{{Cite|Phazon mining is under way. Several garrisons have been established and terraforming of the Chozo Ruins is under way. Security systems are operational, and Science Team continues to make progress in their biotech research. The Phendrana Drifts have proven to be an optimal location of Research Headquarters, and soon it will be joined by a fully operation Combat base and starport. If Command's predictions are half true, we shall rise dominant of this sector within a deca-cycle. Truly, these are glorious times.|[[Space Pirate Data]] - "Phazon Program"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Research outpost [[Glacier One]] was founded, and the research labs [[Research Lab Hydra|Hydra]] and [[Research Lab Aether|Aether]] were the areas where initial [[Phazon]]-infusion testing began.<ref>{{cite|Research outpost Glacier One in Phendrana Drifts region of Tallon IV's mountains is operating at 85% capacity.|[[Space Pirate Data]] - "Glacial Wastes"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> The sub-zero temperatures of the Phendrana region were optimal for handling the [[Tallon Metroid]]s being experimented upon there.<ref>{{cite|Sub-zero temperatures have made the Metroids sluggish and easy to control, even those well into Phazon infusion cycles. Cold containment status are sufficient for the juveniles, but some of the larger Metroids have been moved to quarantine caves for safety purposes.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Though multiple projects were conducted at Glacier One, studies of Metroid morphology through dissections and the effects of Phazon on Metroids were the main focus of their efforts.<ref>{{cite|Metroid dissection continues to produce more questions than answers. Our research teams have isolated the energy conduits that run from the invasive twin mandibles to the energy core in the creature's quadripartite nucleus, but the manner in which the Metroid actually extracts the life force from its pray remains an utter mystery. The victim does not lose blood or any other vital fluids, and yet the Metroid extracts energy; identifying this energy is our central problem. It takes no physical form, and yet without it, the victim dies. We will continue to research this matter, as the isolation of this life-giving essence could be the key to our ascendance.|[[Space Pirate Data]] - "Metroid Morphology"|Metroid Prime}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Initial transfer of Metroids to Tallon IV research facilities has been completed. Three were terminated in an incident at the landing site, but the others were pacified and transported safely. Initial Phazon infusion testing is under way. We are eager to observe the effects of Phazon on Metroids, especially their ability to absorb and process the energy give off by Phazon sources. Early research suggest a considerable growth in power and size. Whether the creatures will stay stable thereafter remains to be seen.|[[Space Pirate Data]] - "Metroid Studies"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> | As [[Space Pirate]]s began establishing their presence on Tallon IV, Phendrana Drifts was chosen for their Research Headquarters.<ref>{{Cite|Phazon mining is under way. Several garrisons have been established and terraforming of the Chozo Ruins is under way. Security systems are operational, and Science Team continues to make progress in their biotech research. The Phendrana Drifts have proven to be an optimal location of Research Headquarters, and soon it will be joined by a fully operation Combat base and starport. If Command's predictions are half true, we shall rise dominant of this sector within a deca-cycle. Truly, these are glorious times.|[[Space Pirate Data]] - "Phazon Program"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Research outpost [[Glacier One]] was founded, and the research labs [[Research Lab Hydra|Hydra]] and [[Research Lab Aether|Aether]] were the areas where initial [[Phazon]]-infusion testing began.<ref name="Glacier One">{{cite|Research outpost Glacier One in Phendrana Drifts region of Tallon IV's mountains is operating at 85% capacity.|[[Space Pirate Data]] - "Glacial Wastes"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> The sub-zero temperatures of the Phendrana region were optimal for handling the [[Tallon Metroid]]s being experimented upon there.<ref>{{cite|Sub-zero temperatures have made the Metroids sluggish and easy to control, even those well into Phazon infusion cycles. Cold containment status are sufficient for the juveniles, but some of the larger Metroids have been moved to quarantine caves for safety purposes.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Though multiple projects were conducted at Glacier One, studies of Metroid morphology through dissections and the effects of Phazon on Metroids were the main focus of their efforts.<ref>{{cite|Metroid dissection continues to produce more questions than answers. Our research teams have isolated the energy conduits that run from the invasive twin mandibles to the energy core in the creature's quadripartite nucleus, but the manner in which the Metroid actually extracts the life force from its pray remains an utter mystery. The victim does not lose blood or any other vital fluids, and yet the Metroid extracts energy; identifying this energy is our central problem. It takes no physical form, and yet without it, the victim dies. We will continue to research this matter, as the isolation of this life-giving essence could be the key to our ascendance.|[[Space Pirate Data]] - "Metroid Morphology"|Metroid Prime}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Initial transfer of Metroids to Tallon IV research facilities has been completed. Three were terminated in an incident at the landing site, but the others were pacified and transported safely. Initial Phazon infusion testing is under way. We are eager to observe the effects of Phazon on Metroids, especially their ability to absorb and process the energy give off by Phazon sources. Early research suggest a considerable growth in power and size. Whether the creatures will stay stable thereafter remains to be seen.|[[Space Pirate Data]] - "Metroid Studies"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> | ||
[[Project Titan]], which studied the infusion of Phazon into inanimate objects, was among one of the foremost projects conducted in the Drifts. [[Thardus]], an entity composed of [[Phazon Ore]], was the only major success of Project Titan. Casualties incurred from the project eventually led to its complete suspension.<ref name=titansuspended/> Weaknesses discovered in Phazon Ore during Project Titan also led to experimentation with [[Thermal Visor|Thermal Imaging]] in the [[Research Core]] of Glacier One.<ref>{{cite|Phazon ore appears to bind through Phazon energy. Thermal Imaging is required to detect the highest concentration of radioactivity, which serves to bind the stones together.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> [[Project Helix]], which attempted to infuse Phazon into Pirate DNA, also began here with little success, though it was moved to the [[Phazon Mines]] when tangible results were achieved.<ref>{{cite|This tank holds the remains of experiment 7526. Conversion of Elite Pirate unsuccessful.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref><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 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 the odds of mental degeneration.|[[Space Pirate Data]] - "Phazon Infusion"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> | [[Project Titan]], which studied the infusion of Phazon into inanimate objects, was among one of the foremost projects conducted in the Drifts. [[Thardus]], an entity composed of [[Phazon Ore]], was the only major success of Project Titan. Casualties incurred from the project eventually led to its complete suspension.<ref name=titansuspended/> Weaknesses discovered in Phazon Ore during Project Titan also led to experimentation with [[Thermal Visor|Thermal Imaging]] in the [[Research Core]] of Glacier One.<ref>{{cite|Phazon ore appears to bind through Phazon energy. Thermal Imaging is required to detect the highest concentration of radioactivity, which serves to bind the stones together.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> [[Project Helix]], which attempted to infuse Phazon into Pirate DNA, also began here with little success, though it was moved to the [[Phazon Mines]] when tangible results were achieved.<ref>{{cite|This tank holds the remains of experiment 7526. Conversion of Elite Pirate unsuccessful.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref><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 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 the odds of mental degeneration.|[[Space Pirate Data]] - "Phazon Infusion"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> | ||
