Phendrana Drifts: Difference between revisions

===Research Headquarters===

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.|[[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.|[[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.|[[Pirate Data]] "Metroid Studies"|Metroid Prime}}</ref>

==Environment==

===Biosphere===

Several species, including multiple evolutionary offshoots of other Tallon IV creatures, make their home in the artic drifts, and the majority of these are especially suited to the cold and are not found elsewhere on the planet.

Other inhabitants not native to the region include [[Flying Pirate]]s, [[Tallon Metroid]]s, [[Hunter Metroid]]s, [[Sentry Drone]]s, [[Shadow Pirate]]s, [[Pirate Trooper]]s, and the mighty [[Thardus]].

==Trivia==