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'''Ridley''' is a recurring dragon-like antagonist in the [[Metroid (series)|Metroid series]], appearing in some form in all but three ''Metroid'' games (''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', ''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]'', and ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''). He is the leader of the [[Space Pirate]]s' military. | '''Ridley''' is a recurring dragon-like antagonist in the [[Metroid (series)|Metroid series]], appearing in some form in all but three ''Metroid'' games (''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', ''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]'', and ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''). He is the leader of the [[Space Pirate]]s' military. | ||
Throughout the series, Ridley has appeared in various incarnations, including a [[Meta Ridley|cybernetically enhanced]] version and a [[Omega Ridley|Phazon-mutated]] form, as well as [[Mecha Ridley|mechanical]] and bio-engineered clones. Though he has never had any dialogue in-game, in the official [[Metroid (manga)|''Metroid'' manga]], Ridley is capable of speech. | Throughout the series, Ridley has appeared in various incarnations, including a [[Meta Ridley|cybernetically enhanced]] version and a [[Omega Ridley|Phazon-mutated]] form, a [[Proteus Ridley|partially cybernetic]] as well as [[Mecha Ridley|mechanical]] and bio-engineered clones. Though he has never had any dialogue in-game, in the official [[Metroid (manga)|''Metroid'' manga]], Ridley is capable of speech. | ||
Ridley's most recent appearance was ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''. Aside from main-series ''Metroid'' games, Ridley has also appeared in every ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' game (though two are cameos) and the [[Metroid (manga)|''Metroid'' manga]]. | Ridley's most recent appearance was ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''. Aside from main-series ''Metroid'' games, Ridley has also appeared in every ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' game (though two are cameos) and the [[Metroid (manga)|''Metroid'' manga]]. | ||
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Though defeated, Ridley is again reborn. He makes his way to the [[Space Pirate Homeworld]], where a [[Leviathan]] impacts and lures Ridley into its core. Through severe [[Phazon]] exposure, the Leviathan mutates Ridley into a new, powerful form known as [[Omega Ridley]], and compels him to act as the core's guardian.<ref name=Leviathan>{{cite|Shortly after impact, the bioform dies, leaving its armored shell to protect the Phazon core. Before it dies, the bioform often attracts and enthralls a large local predator. After mutating it through intense Phazon exposure, it compels the creature to protect the core.|[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Logbook]] "Leviathan"|Metroid Prime 3: Corrruption}}</ref> Samus engages Omega Ridley in battle in the [[Pirate Homeworld Leviathan Core]] and emerges victorious. | Though defeated, Ridley is again reborn. He makes his way to the [[Space Pirate Homeworld]], where a [[Leviathan]] impacts and lures Ridley into its core. Through severe [[Phazon]] exposure, the Leviathan mutates Ridley into a new, powerful form known as [[Omega Ridley]], and compels him to act as the core's guardian.<ref name=Leviathan>{{cite|Shortly after impact, the bioform dies, leaving its armored shell to protect the Phazon core. Before it dies, the bioform often attracts and enthralls a large local predator. After mutating it through intense Phazon exposure, it compels the creature to protect the core.|[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Logbook]] "Leviathan"|Metroid Prime 3: Corrruption}}</ref> Samus engages Omega Ridley in battle in the [[Pirate Homeworld Leviathan Core]] and emerges victorious. | ||
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Ridley was revived once more, as Proteus Ridley, he ambushed Samus at SR388 as she is leaving the planet, attempting to steal the [[Metroid Hatchling]], but is subdued by the Bounty Hunter. | |||
===''Super Metroid''=== | ===''Super Metroid''=== | ||
[[File:Ridley sm Artwork.png|left|100px|Ridley in ''[[Super Metroid]]'']] | [[File:Ridley sm Artwork.png|left|100px|Ridley in ''[[Super Metroid]]'']] | ||
Ridley turns his attention to the [[Metroid Hatchling]] that Samus entrusted to the scientists of the [[Ceres Space Colony]]. He slaughters the scientists, but not before they send out a distress signal, which Samus responds to in time to witness Ridley stealing the last Metroid. He escapes after a brief duel, reborn in an organic form with no sign of the enhancements present in the [[Metroid Prime (series)|''Prime'' series]]. He appears much larger than his previous form and has many more attacks in ''[[Super Metroid]]''. | After his battle with Samus on [[SR388]], Ridley once again turns his attention to the [[Metroid Hatchling]] that Samus entrusted to the scientists of the [[Ceres Space Colony]]. He slaughters the scientists, but not before they send out a distress signal, which Samus responds to in time to witness Ridley stealing the last Metroid. He escapes after a brief duel, reborn in an organic form with no sign of the enhancements present in the [[Metroid Prime (series)|''Prime'' series]]. He appears much larger than his previous form and has many more attacks in ''[[Super Metroid]]''. | ||
Much later, Samus encounters him again in the depths of [[Norfair]]. He is the fourth and final boss needed to open the path to Tourian. Ridley is killed in this battle, though his legacy continues to haunt Samus in different forms. | Much later, Samus encounters him again in the depths of [[Norfair]]. He is the fourth and final boss needed to open the path to Tourian. Ridley is killed in this battle, though his legacy continues to haunt Samus in different forms. | ||
