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{{Quote|The Federation needs you alive and on duty, Samus...|[[Adam Malkovich]]}}
{{Quote|The Federation needs you alive and on duty, Samus...|[[Adam Malkovich]]}}


'''Samus Aran''' is an intergalactic [[Bounty Hunter]] and the main protagonist of the ''[[Metroid (series)|Metroid]]'' series. Her first appearance was in the original ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'', released in 1986. Her birth planet is [[K-2L]], an earth colony. Samus Aran is a bounty hunter of prestige fame, often employed by the [[Galactic Federation]]. Samus's history is somewhat mysterious and is often left with wide gaps. Her past is best described in the [[Metroid Manga]], although [[Nintendo]] has never directly confirmed whether the manga is canon or non-canon; some images from the Manga appear in the Japanese ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'' Gallery. Other than the Metroid Manga, primary sources for her history are ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'' and ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''.
'''Samus Aran''' is an intergalactic [[Bounty Hunter]] and the main protagonist of the ''[[Metroid (series)|Metroid]]'' series. Her first appearance was in the original ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'', released in 1986. Her birth planet is [[K-2L]], an earth colony. Samus Aran is a bounty hunter of prestige fame, often employed by the [[Galactic Federation]]. Samus's history is somewhat mysterious and is often left with wide gaps. Her past is best described in the [[Metroid Manga]], although [[Nintendo]] has never directly confirmed whether the manga is canon or non-canon; some images from the Manga appear in the Japanese ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'' Gallery. Other than the Metroid Manga, primary sources for her history are ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'' and ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''.
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==Biography==
==Biography==
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===Tallon IV Incident===
===Tallon IV Incident===
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[[File:Samus Aran mp1 Screenshot 1.png|right|thumb|200px|Samus arrives at ''Frigate Orpheon''.]]
[[File:Samus Aran mp1 Screenshot 1.png|right|thumb|200px|Samus arrives at Frigate ''Orpheon'']]
After receiving a signal from an unidentified distress beacon, Samus tracks it back to a vessel in orbit above Tallon IV and moves to intercept it.<ref>{{cite|Unidentified distress beacon has been tracked to a derelict space vessel in orbit above Tallon IV.|Introduction|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Upon her arrival, she discovers the abandoned Space Pirate Frigate, ''[[Frigate Orpheon|Orpheon]]''. While Samus explores, she learns that the Space Pirates performed many experiments there, most of which were performed on creatures native to Tallon IV. Eventually, Samus comes upon the [[Reactor Core (Frigate Orpheon)|Reactor Core]] of the frigate, where a [[Parasite Queen]] lurks. Samus defeats the mutated monster, but it falls down the core, setting off a sequence of destruction that will blow the frigate up. As Samus escapes, she sees her rival; Ridley, reborn as [[Meta Ridley]], escape the frigate to the planet's surface. Samus flies to the surface of Tallon IV to investigate further.
After receiving a signal from an unidentified distress beacon, Samus tracks it back to a derelict vessel in orbit above [[Tallon IV]] and moves to intercept it.<ref>{{cite|Unidentified distress beacon has been tracked to a derelict space vessel in orbit above Tallon IV.|Introduction|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Upon her arrival, she discovers the abandoned Space Pirate Frigate ''[[Frigate Orpheon|Orpheon]]'', where the Space Pirates performed various experiments on life forms using [[Phazon]]. Eventually, Samus comes upon the [[Reactor Core (Frigate Orpheon)|Reactor Core]] of the frigate, where a [[Parasite Queen]] lurks. Samus defeats it, but it falls down the core, setting off a series of explosions that destroys the frigate. As Samus escapes, she encounters Ridley, reborn as [[Meta Ridley]], who escapes the frigate to the planet's surface. Samus pursues to the surface of Tallon IV.
 
As she explores, she comes upon the [[Chozo Ruins]]. While there, she learns that the planet is slowly being corrupted by the impact of a large [[Leviathan|meteor]], which has caused the destruction of the [[Chozo]] Civilization on the planet.<ref>{{cite|Unforeseen by sages, a meteor came as if from nowhere, casting a dark shadow of debris over the land with the violence of its impact. Its destructive force spent, the fallen star burned itself out rapidly, and the incident should have faded into memory...but the meteor brought with it corruption. A Great Poison burst forth into the land, a strange energy that clawed at natural life with a ferocity that seemed almost sentient. Bound by our ignorance of this phenomenon, we Chozo could only watch in horror as this dark force slowly began to spread across the surface of Tallon IV.|[[Chozo Lore]] "Meteor Strike"|Metroid Prime}}</ref>  This meteor has corrupted almost all of Tallon IV; the water supply,<ref>{{cite|This mutant plant is the source of toxic water in the Ruins.​|[[Flaahgra]] [[Metroid Prime Logbook|Logbook]] entry|Metroid Prime}}</ref> the natural wildlife,<ref>{{cite|The cries of this dying land echo in our ears as we Chozo watch the Great Poison seep ever further into the living pulse of the planet. The dark energy sinks into the trees and waters, devouring all life. Peaceful beasts die by the thousands - some creatures survive, but their forms grow as twisted and evil as the force that fell from the sky. Many of these mutated monstrosities remain small enough to do little harm, but others grow enormous and threaten our very existence. One such beast defiles our sacred fountain, disgorging poison from its foul form, replacing pure, flowing water with cascades of creeping death. Even in the face of such horror, we Chozo do not turn in fear. We are all that stands in the way of this Great Poison, and it is our duty to contain it.|[[Chozo Lore]] "Spreading Evil"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> even some of the Chozo themselves.<ref>{{cite|So many creatures suffer beneath the blight upon the land, and we Chozo are no exception. But for all of our pain, we can at least believe in the promise of the future; unlike the apparitions that have begun to appear, entities that feel neither hope nor solace. We call these doomed souls The Turned - taking ghostly Chozo forms, they know no reason beyond the instinctive urge to protect our lands.|[[Chozo Lore]] "Entrusted One"|Metroid Prime}}</ref>


While she explores, discovers that the Space Pirates are mining the toxic [[Phazon]] and attempting to use it for their own purposes. She happens upon their research labs within [[Phendrana Drifts]] at the [[Glacier One]] outpost. Samus discovers that the Space Pirates managed to take some of the Metroids from [[Zebes]] and were experimenting on them.<ref>{{cite|Zebes has fallen. All ground personnel are presumed dead, either killed by the Hunter clad in metal or in the subsequent destruction of the underground facilities. Our research frigates Orpheon, Siriacus and Vol Paragon were in orbit at zero hour and managed to retreat. Frigate Orpheon is now docked at Vortex Outpost. Orpheon's cargo appears to have a 100% survival rate; Metroids are healthy but on restricted feeding schedules due to uncertain supply status. We are ready to begin research on the Metroids and other promising life-forms. Security status remains at Code Blue; no signs of pursuit from the Hunter.|[[Space Pirate Data]] "Fall of Zebes"|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> While she is in the labs, she learns of [[Project Titan]]. Later, she is forced to defeat its result; [[Thardus]]. She also interrupts their mining at the [[Phazon Mines]], and defeats their most powerful experiment, the [[Omega Pirate]].
As she explores, she comes upon the [[Chozo Ruins]]. While there, she learns that the planet is slowly being corrupted by the impact of a large Phazon-laden [[Leviathan|meteor]], which has caused the destruction of the [[Chozo]] Civilization on the planet.<ref>{{cite|Unforeseen by sages, a meteor came as if from nowhere, casting a dark shadow of debris over the land with the violence of its impact. Its destructive force spent, the fallen star burned itself out rapidly, and the incident should have faded into memory...but the meteor brought with it corruption. A Great Poison burst forth into the land, a strange energy that clawed at natural life with a ferocity that seemed almost sentient. Bound by our ignorance of this phenomenon, we Chozo could only watch in horror as this dark force slowly began to spread across the surface of Tallon IV.|[[Chozo Lore]] "Meteor Strike"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Samus also discovers that the Space Pirates are mining the toxic Phazon and attempting to use it for their own purposes. She happens upon their research labs within [[Phendrana Drifts]] at the [[Glacier One]] outpost, where the Space Pirates managed to take some of the Metroids from [[Zebes]] and were experimenting on them.<ref>{{cite|Zebes has fallen. All ground personnel are presumed dead, either killed by the Hunter clad in metal or in the subsequent destruction of the underground facilities. Our research frigates Orpheon, Siriacus and Vol Paragon were in orbit at zero hour and managed to retreat. Frigate Orpheon is now docked at Vortex Outpost. Orpheon's cargo appears to have a 100% survival rate; Metroids are healthy but on restricted feeding schedules due to uncertain supply status. We are ready to begin research on the Metroids and other promising life-forms. Security status remains at Code Blue; no signs of pursuit from the Hunter.|[[Space Pirate Data]] "Fall of Zebes"|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> While in the outpost, she learns of [[Project Titan]] and is later forced to defeat its result, [[Thardus]]. She also interrupts their mining at the [[Phazon Mines]], and eradicates the results of their [[Project Helix]] experiment, the [[Elite Pirate]]s, [[Phazon Elite]], and [[Omega Pirate]].


Eventually, Samus learns that the source of the corruption was inside the [[Impact Crater]]. The crater had been sealed by twelve Chozo Artifacts at the [[Artifact Temple]] by the Chozo before their [[Phazon Corruption|corruption]].<ref>{{cite|None know if our temple, the Cradle, will prove powerful enough to contain this evil forever. For now, it wraps around that abomination, cutting it off from the world above. But how can we Chozo hope for the Cradle to remain intact when that which it guards writhes in the darkness, growing always stronger? The fate of this world rests with the gathering of Artifacts we call the Cipher, but even it is not all-powerful. It is strong, yes; an enchanted whole made of twelve links. Still, it is finite in its reach, and we who guard it are slowly succumbing. Will the Entrusted One arrive before our vigilance crumbles away? That time rapidly approaches...|[[Chozo Lore]] "Cradle"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Amongst their lore, she reads that the Chozo not only foresaw the coming of a [[Metroid Prime (specimen)|Worm]],<ref>{{cite|Many Chozo are gifted with the distant sight, and even more begin to learn it as our harmonization with the universe becomes more and more complete. We peer forwards, seeing prophecy in the ripples of the water, hearing rumors of coming days on the breath of the wind. Though we celebrate the distant sight, many of these visions are dark - the worst of the prophecies, and the most common, tells of the coming of the Worm. Born from parasites, nurtured in a poisoned womb, the Worm grows, devouring from within, until the world begins to rot. Not all prophecies come to pass, of course, but we cannot help but fear this dark portent.|[[Chozo Lore]] "Worm"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> but of the Entrusted One - a prophecy that points to Samus herself.<ref>{{cite|We believe that on some far-off day, a savior will come and continue what we have begun. For that savior, we will leave our ancient weapons and armor - the soul who can gather them will be the Entrusted One, the only being who can reverse the evil that grows here.|[[Chozo Lore]] "Entrusted One"|Metroid Prime}}</ref>
Eventually, Samus learns that the source of the corruption was inside the [[Impact Crater]]. The crater had been sealed by twelve [[Chozo Artifact]]s at the [[Artifact Temple]] by the Chozo before their [[Phazon Corruption|corruption]].<ref>{{cite|None know if our temple, the Cradle, will prove powerful enough to contain this evil forever. For now, it wraps around that abomination, cutting it off from the world above. But how can we Chozo hope for the Cradle to remain intact when that which it guards writhes in the darkness, growing always stronger? The fate of this world rests with the gathering of Artifacts we call the Cipher, but even it is not all-powerful. It is strong, yes; an enchanted whole made of twelve links. Still, it is finite in its reach, and we who guard it are slowly succumbing. Will the Entrusted One arrive before our vigilance crumbles away? That time rapidly approaches...|[[Chozo Lore]] "Cradle"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Amongst their lore, she reads that the Chozo not only foresaw the coming of a [[Metroid Prime (specimen)|Worm]],<ref>{{cite|Many Chozo are gifted with the distant sight, and even more begin to learn it as our harmonization with the universe becomes more and more complete. We peer forwards, seeing prophecy in the ripples of the water, hearing rumors of coming days on the breath of the wind. Though we celebrate the distant sight, many of these visions are dark - the worst of the prophecies, and the most common, tells of the coming of the Worm. Born from parasites, nurtured in a poisoned womb, the Worm grows, devouring from within, until the world begins to rot. Not all prophecies come to pass, of course, but we cannot help but fear this dark portent.|[[Chozo Lore]] "Worm"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> but of the Entrusted One - a prophecy that pointed to Samus herself.<ref>{{cite|We believe that on some far-off day, a savior will come and continue what we have begun. For that savior, we will leave our ancient weapons and armor - the soul who can gather them will be the Entrusted One, the only being who can reverse the evil that grows here.|[[Chozo Lore]] "Entrusted One"|Metroid Prime}}</ref>


Samus gathers the twelve [[Chozo Artifact]]s and opens the Impact Crater, confronting and defeating Meta Ridley in the process. Inside the crater, she encounters the source of Phazon on the planet, the [[Metroid Prime (specimen)|Metroid Prime]]. She eradicates it and leaves the planet, believing her mission completed. After the creature is defeated, it grabs hold of Samus' [[Phazon Suit]], but destabilizes. Samus departs Tallon IV, and leaves for another assignment. However, the Metroid Prime survived, as [[Dark Samus]].
Samus gathers the twelve Artifact and opens the Impact Crater, confronting and defeating Meta Ridley in the process. Inside the crater, she encounters the source of Phazon on the planet, [[Metroid Prime (specimen)|Metroid Prime]]. As the creature is defeated, it grabs hold of Samus' [[Phazon Suit]], but destabilizes. Samus departs Tallon IV, and leaves for another assignment. However, the Metroid Prime survived, as [[Dark Samus]].
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===Aether Incident===
===Aether Incident===
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[[file:Samus Entering Great Temple.png|left|thumb|200px|Samus entering the [[Great Temple]].]]
[[file:Samus Entering Great Temple.png|left|thumb|200px|Samus entering the [[Great Temple]]]]
The disappearance of the ''[[G.F.S. Tyr]]'' prompts the [[Galactic Federation]] to send Samus Aran to investigate.<ref>{{cite|--- Mission File 02543 --- 8 days ago, contact with Galatic Federation trooper squad Bravo was lost. --- Contract Agreement --- Locate Federation troopers and render assistance. --- Data Confirmation --- Last transmission received from a rogue planet located in the Dasha region called Aether.|Samus Mission File|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> Upon her arrival at the planet [[Aether]], her ship is damaged by magnetic storms and she is stranded on the surface while the ship repairs itself. She discovers that the entire [[GFMC Task Force Herakles|crew]] of the ''Tyr'' has been killed by hordes of creatures called [[Splinter]]s,<ref>{{cite|The sarge says those "Splinters" remind him of some killer bug he saw on another planet once. All I know is the things are fast and take a lot to drop. Pretty soon we'll have to go to bayonets. Everyone's low on ammo...even Brode, and he's the stingiest grunt I know.|[[Trooper Logs]] "SPC F. Triplette"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> and that their bodies have become hosts for an [[Ing|unknown parasitic biomass]].<ref>{{cite|Bioscans indicate terminated lifesigns in this trooper, and the presence of an unknown biomass with parasitic tendencies. Though the trooper's armor has been compromised, the bulk of it remains intact. Weapon systems remain online as well. Full parasitic fusion has yet to be obtained, resulting in low agility and response time.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Dark Trooper"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> As she explores Aether, she happens upon the [[Great Temple]] and fights the [[Alpha Splinter]] there, acquiring the [[Energy Transfer Module]] after defeating it.<ref>{{Cite|System Alert. Unknown item acquired. Alien technology has bonded to armor systems. Threat scan complete. No negative impact on suit performance.|Acquisition Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> Afterwards, she meets [[U-Mos]], the [[Sentinel of Aether]] and the leader of the [[Luminoth]], who was protecting the final [[Energy Controller]] in the Great Temple. He explains that the impact of a [[Leviathan|cosmic object]] on the planet caused a [[Dark Aether|division]], and that as a result, Aether exists in a state of [[Transdimensional Flux]].<ref>{{cite|Long ago, a cosmic object fell to our planet, Aether, exploding with great force. A rift was torn in time and space, and a strange power flowed over the world. Where once there was once Aether, there were now two. One of light…and one of shadow, each existing in its own dimension.|U-Mos|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> He beseeches her to help the Luminoth stave off their enemy, created from that impact, the [[Ing]], using the Energy Transfer Module that bonded with her suit.<ref>{{cite|It was the end of peace on Aether, for a new race was born that day on the dark world…one filled with hate and terrible power. They are the Ing. The Ing are creatures of shadow and darkness, knowing nothing of peace or mercy. For decades, we stood against them…yet we now lie on the verge of defeat. When Dark Aether was born, our planetary energy was divided. Half for our world, half for theirs. Should one world gain control of this energy, the other will perish. Before you arrived, the Ing had stolen a device from us…one that collects planetary energy. With it, they have weakened our planet to the verge of collapse. But fortune smiled upon us this day, for the Energy Transfer Module…is now bonded with you. With it, you can help us…help us restore our world. You’re our only hope, Samus. Should we fall, the Ing will look to the stars for new planets to ravage and conquer. Your species could be their next victims.|U-Mos|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> She accepts, and sets out to collect the [[Light of Aether|planetary energy]] stolen by the Ing from the [[Agon Wastes|Agon]], [[Torvus Bog|Torvus]], and [[Sanctuary Fortress|Sanctuary]] regions to save the Luminoth.
The disappearance of the ''[[G.F.S. Tyr]]'' prompts the [[Galactic Federation]] to send Samus Aran to investigate.<ref>{{cite|--- Mission File 02543 --- 8 days ago, contact with Galatic Federation trooper squad Bravo was lost. --- Contract Agreement --- Locate Federation troopers and render assistance. --- Data Confirmation --- Last transmission received from a rogue planet located in the Dasha region called Aether.|Samus Mission File|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> Upon her arrival at the planet [[Aether]], her ship is damaged by magnetic storms and she is stranded on the surface while the ship repairs itself. She discovers that the entire [[GFMC Task Force Herakles|crew]] of the ''Tyr'' has been killed by hordes of creatures called [[Splinter]]s,<ref>{{cite|The sarge says those "Splinters" remind him of some killer bug he saw on another planet once. All I know is the things are fast and take a lot to drop. Pretty soon we'll have to go to bayonets. Everyone's low on ammo...even Brode, and he's the stingiest grunt I know.|[[Trooper Logs]] "SPC F. Triplette"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> and that their bodies have become hosts for an [[Ing|unknown parasitic biomass]].<ref>{{cite|Bioscans indicate terminated lifesigns in this trooper, and the presence of an unknown biomass with parasitic tendencies. Though the trooper's armor has been compromised, the bulk of it remains intact. Weapon systems remain online as well. Full parasitic fusion has yet to be obtained, resulting in low agility and response time.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Dark Trooper"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> As she explores Aether, she happens upon the [[Great Temple]] and fights the [[Alpha Splinter]] there, acquiring the [[Energy Transfer Module]] after defeating it.<ref>{{Cite|System Alert. Unknown item acquired. Alien technology has bonded to armor systems. Threat scan complete. No negative impact on suit performance.|Acquisition Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> Afterwards, she meets [[U-Mos]], the [[Sentinel of Aether]] and the leader of the [[Luminoth]], who was protecting the final [[Energy Controller]] in the Great Temple. He explains that the impact of a [[Leviathan|cosmic object]] on the planet caused a [[Dark Aether|division]], and that as a result, Aether exists in a state of [[Transdimensional Flux]].<ref>{{cite|Long ago, a cosmic object fell to our planet, Aether, exploding with great force. A rift was torn in time and space, and a strange power flowed over the world. Where once there was once Aether, there were now two. One of light…and one of shadow, each existing in its own dimension.|U-Mos|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> He beseeches her to help the Luminoth stave off their enemy, created from that impact, the [[Ing]], using the Energy Transfer Module that bonded with her suit.<ref>{{cite|It was the end of peace on Aether, for a new race was born that day on the dark world…one filled with hate and terrible power. They are the Ing. The Ing are creatures of shadow and darkness, knowing nothing of peace or mercy. For decades, we stood against them…yet we now lie on the verge of defeat. When Dark Aether was born, our planetary energy was divided. Half for our world, half for theirs. Should one world gain control of this energy, the other will perish. Before you arrived, the Ing had stolen a device from us…one that collects planetary energy. With it, they have weakened our planet to the verge of collapse. But fortune smiled upon us this day, for the Energy Transfer Module…is now bonded with you. With it, you can help us…help us restore our world. You’re our only hope, Samus. Should we fall, the Ing will look to the stars for new planets to ravage and conquer. Your species could be their next victims.|U-Mos|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> She accepts, and sets out to collect the [[Light of Aether|planetary energy]] stolen by the Ing from the [[Agon Wastes|Agon]], [[Torvus Bog|Torvus]], and [[Sanctuary Fortress|Sanctuary]] regions to save the Luminoth.


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===Phazon Subjugation===
===Phazon Subjugation===
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About six months after the events that occurred on the planet Aether, Samus Aran is again issued an assignment by the Galactic Federation: she is to travel to the [[GFS Olympus]], the flagship of the Galactic Federation, for a scheduled meeting with [[Fleet Admiral Castor Dane]] and three other hunters - [[Rundas]], an arrogant, ice-wielding hunter;<ref>{{cite|Subject is a native of Phrygis, a moon of planet Bes III known primarily for ice mining. The Phrygisian ability to manipulate and generate ice has come in handy in subject’s career as a Bounty Hunter. Intel suggests he enjoys hunting, to the point where he keeps trophies from all the targets he’s successfully captured or killed in his career. Subject is proud, cocky, and arrogant, and considers himself without rivals in his field.|[[Galactic Federation Data]] "Hunter Rundas"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> [[Ghor]], a technically brilliant and kind hunter;<ref>{{cite|Subject is a veteran of the liberation war of Wotan VII. Only 6% of subject’s birth-body remains; the rest is state-of-the-art cyberware. Despite his career and heavy cybernetic modification, subject is known for his high level of empathy and compassion. Ghor is rather gentle and approaches situations logically, but is not the most skilled of fighters. Intel suggests he even has a sense of humor. Subject has often championed the weak, poor, and downtrodden, working for free or giving bounty money earned to the victims of his targets. Subject can merge his cybernetic body into larger mechanisms, including gunships and fightercraft. This merging will alter Ghor’s personality, and he will become incredibly aggressive and violent. Data indicates a high proficiency with computer infiltration and manipulation. High level of mechanical empathy with artificial intelligence.|[[Galactic Federation Data]] "Hunter Ghor"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> and [[Gandrayda]], a playful, flexible, and formidable shape-shifter.<ref>{{cite|Subject homeworld unknown. Possesses the metamorphic ability similar to the bioforms of Jovia XII. Can assume the form and abilities of most living things, including bioforms considerable larger than the subject. Scans are unable to determine subject’s age, but psych eval suggests a high degree of youthfulness. Intel suggests that bounty hunting is akin to a sport for her, one she enjoys considerably. Subject perceives the veteran Hunter [[Samus Aran]] as her chief rival, a rival she intends to surpass as soon as possible.|[[Galactic Federation Data]] "Hunter Gandrayda|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> The four hunters are briefed concerning a digital Phazon virus that had spread to several supercomputers dubbed [[Aurora Unit]]s. During the hunters' briefing, a Space Pirate raid on the ''Olympus'' is launched via several Space Pirate [[Boarding Pod]]s. The Space Pirates then launch an attack on the planet being orbited by the Olymupus, [[Norion]], which is one of the most important military planets in the entire Galactic Federation.<ref>{{cite|Though located on the fringe of the Federation, the planet Norion is of great importance. The military maintains a strong presence in this sector, and the base on Norion is often the first line of defense against enemies that operate outside of GF space.|[[Galactic Federation Data]] "Planet Norion"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> Samus, Rundas, Ghor, Gandrayda, and the Galactic Federation give chase.
About six months after the events that occurred on the planet Aether, Samus Aran is again issued an assignment by the Galactic Federation: she is to travel to the [[GFS Olympus|GFS ''Olympus'']], the flagship of the Galactic Federation, for a scheduled meeting with [[Fleet Admiral Castor Dane]] and three other hunters - [[Rundas]], an arrogant, ice-wielding hunter;<ref>{{cite|Subject is a native of Phrygis, a moon of planet Bes III known primarily for ice mining. The Phrygisian ability to manipulate and generate ice has come in handy in subject’s career as a Bounty Hunter. Intel suggests he enjoys hunting, to the point where he keeps trophies from all the targets he’s successfully captured or killed in his career. Subject is proud, cocky, and arrogant, and considers himself without rivals in his field.|[[Galactic Federation Data]] "Hunter Rundas"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> [[Ghor]], a technically brilliant and kind hunter;<ref>{{cite|Subject is a veteran of the liberation war of Wotan VII. Only 6% of subject’s birth-body remains; the rest is state-of-the-art cyberware. Despite his career and heavy cybernetic modification, subject is known for his high level of empathy and compassion. Ghor is rather gentle and approaches situations logically, but is not the most skilled of fighters. Intel suggests he even has a sense of humor. Subject has often championed the weak, poor, and downtrodden, working for free or giving bounty money earned to the victims of his targets. Subject can merge his cybernetic body into larger mechanisms, including gunships and fightercraft. This merging will alter Ghor’s personality, and he will become incredibly aggressive and violent. Data indicates a high proficiency with computer infiltration and manipulation. High level of mechanical empathy with artificial intelligence.|[[Galactic Federation Data]] "Hunter Ghor"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> and [[Gandrayda]], a playful, flexible, and formidable shape-shifter.<ref>{{cite|Subject homeworld unknown. Possesses the metamorphic ability similar to the bioforms of Jovia XII. Can assume the form and abilities of most living things, including bioforms considerable larger than the subject. Scans are unable to determine subject’s age, but psych eval suggests a high degree of youthfulness. Intel suggests that bounty hunting is akin to a sport for her, one she enjoys considerably. Subject perceives the veteran Hunter [[Samus Aran]] as her chief rival, a rival she intends to surpass as soon as possible.|[[Galactic Federation Data]] "Hunter Gandrayda|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> The four hunters are briefed concerning a digital Phazon virus that had spread to several supercomputers dubbed [[Aurora Unit]]s. During the hunters' briefing, a Space Pirate raid on the ''Olympus'' is launched via several Space Pirate [[Boarding Pod]]s. The Space Pirates then launch an attack on the planet being orbited by the Olymupus, [[Norion]], which is one of the most important military planets in the entire Galactic Federation.<ref>{{cite|Though located on the fringe of the Federation, the planet Norion is of great importance. The military maintains a strong presence in this sector, and the base on Norion is often the first line of defense against enemies that operate outside of GF space.|[[Galactic Federation Data]] "Planet Norion"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> Samus, Rundas, Ghor, Gandrayda, and the Galactic Federation give chase.


[[File:Meteor.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Samus sees the Leviathan falling towards Norion]]
[[File:Meteor.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Samus sees the Leviathan falling towards Norion]]
On the surface of Norion, the hunters and the Federation realize that the Space Pirates have disabled several power conduits that are needed for the digital interfaces to work properly. [[Aurora Unit 242]] suddenly indicates that a Phazon-like meteor, later revealed to be a [[Leviathan]], is about to crash into the planet and will infect Norion in its entirety with Phazon if it is not stopped. Samus and the hunters are dispatched to restore energy to the downed power conduits, which in turn will power an energy cannon that can be used to destroy the meteor. While Samus is engaged in this task, she encounters [[Meta Ridley]], once again resurrected by the Space Pirates. She defeats him once again and restores power to all the generators.
On the surface of Norion, the hunters and the Federation realize that the Space Pirates have disabled several power conduits that are needed for the digital interfaces to work properly. [[Aurora Unit 242]] suddenly indicates that a Phazon-like meteor, later revealed to be a [[Leviathan]], is about to crash into the planet and will infect Norion in its entirety with Phazon if it is not stopped. Samus and the hunters are dispatched to restore energy to the downed power conduits, which in turn will power an energy cannon that can be used to destroy the meteor. While Samus is engaged in this task, she encounters [[Meta Ridley]], once again resurrected by the Space Pirates. She defeats him and restores power to all the generators.


Once the hunters arrive at the Energy Cannon's controls, they encounter the revived Dark Samus.<ref>{{cite|Our attempts to intercept the Federation ship departing Aether were unsuccessful. With them went a collection of Phazon, the first to fall into Federation hands. They foolishly left most of the Phazon behind, allowing us to quickly collect what we could. But in our haste we took more than mere Phazon. Our scanners have detected the remains of Dark Samus, who has revived herself within our Phazon storage. Surely, we are cursed. The fiendish shrew consumed all of the Phazon, then wiped out a third of the crew in a matter of minutes. Now she moves at will through the halls of ''Colossus'', using her witchery to beguile the minds of the crew. We are unable to call for aid, and only a few of us remain to stand against her. All is lost.|[[Space Pirate Data]] "Stowaway"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> Dark Samus utilizes her natural ability to generate Phazon and creates a Phazon blast that renders the four hunters unconscious. Samus, however, is able to remain awake long enough to fire the Energy Cannon, destroying the meteor.
Once the hunters arrive at the Energy Cannon's controls, they encounter the revived Dark Samus.<ref>{{cite|Our attempts to intercept the Federation ship departing Aether were unsuccessful. With them went a collection of Phazon, the first to fall into Federation hands. They foolishly left most of the Phazon behind, allowing us to quickly collect what we could. But in our haste we took more than mere Phazon. Our scanners have detected the remains of Dark Samus, who has revived herself within our Phazon storage. Surely, we are cursed. The fiendish shrew consumed all of the Phazon, then wiped out a third of the crew in a matter of minutes. Now she moves at will through the halls of ''Colossus'', using her witchery to beguile the minds of the crew. We are unable to call for aid, and only a few of us remain to stand against her. All is lost.|[[Space Pirate Data]] "Stowaway"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> Dark Samus utilizes her natural ability to generate Phazon and creates a Phazon blast that renders the four hunters unconscious. Samus, however, is able to remain awake long enough to fire the Energy Cannon, destroying the meteor.


One month later, Samus awakens and is informed by a trooper that the other three hunters woke up several weeks ago. The hunters were producing Phazon on their own as a result of Dark Samus' attack, but the Federation's medical team noticed no ill-effects, so they outfitted the hunters with [[Phazon Enhancement Device Suit|PED Suits]]. The three hunters had been sent to [[Bryyo]], [[Elysia]], and the [[Pirate Homeworld]] to destroy Leviathans that had impacted there. Communications with the hunters were lost shortly thereafter, and so Samus is issued a PED Suit similar in nature and appearance to those being worn by several squads of Federation Marines<ref name="Phazon Enhancement Device">{{cite|The Phazon Enhancement Device is designed to harness the energy of Phazon minerals, originally discovered on Aether, for a new Federation weapon system. It is being tested on GF Marine battalion stationed in the Norion system. Marines can initiate an energy siphon from a supply of Phazon carried in a backpack into their armorsuits. This allows them to temporarily enhance the exoskeleton and weapon systems to their armorsuits. To date, no marines have displayed signs of “Phazon sickness.|[[Galactic Federation Data]] "Phazon Enhancement Device"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> and is issued a new assignment: find and destroy the Leviathans and, if possible, discover what happened to the other hunters.
One month later, Samus awakens and is informed by a trooper that the other three hunters woke up several weeks ago. The hunters were producing Phazon on their own as a result of Dark Samus' attack, but the Federation's medical team noticed no ill-effects, so they outfitted the hunters with [[Phazon Enhancement Device Suit|PED Suits]]. The three hunters had been sent to [[Bryyo]], [[Elysia]], and the [[Pirate Homeworld]] to destroy Leviathans that had impacted there. Communications with the hunters were lost shortly thereafter, and so Samus is issued a PED Suit, similar in nature and appearance to those being worn by several squads of Federation Marines,<ref name="Phazon Enhancement Device">{{cite|The Phazon Enhancement Device is designed to harness the energy of Phazon minerals, originally discovered on Aether, for a new Federation weapon system. It is being tested on GF Marine battalion stationed in the Norion system. Marines can initiate an energy siphon from a supply of Phazon carried in a backpack into their armorsuits. This allows them to temporarily enhance the exoskeleton and weapon systems to their armorsuits. To date, no marines have displayed signs of “Phazon sickness.|[[Galactic Federation Data]] "Phazon Enhancement Device"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> and is issued a new assignment: find and destroy the Leviathans and, if possible, discover what happened to the other hunters.


During the mission, Samus discovers that the hunters each show signs of being taken over by [[Phazon Corruption]] due to using the PED suits. Each of the other hunters attacks Samus when she encounters them, and Samus is forced to terminate each one. While on the Pirate Homeworld, Samus learns that the hunters had been completely consumed by Phazon and were under the dominion of Dark Samus. Dark Samus had even placed them in command of the Space Pirate forces on each planet.<ref name="Bryyo Falls">{{cite|Command has received disturbing reports from Bryyo. Contact with our outpost there has been terminated. A coded bliptrans showing Commander Rundas falling in battle to Samus has arrived. Worst of all, the Bryyonian Seed has been demolished. The Hunter's might is great, and she is as efficient as ever when it comes to disrupting our operations. Our spies within the Federation tell us she travels to Elysia soon. We plan on having an appropriate welcoming party in place for her when she arrives. Commander Ghor is a very...accommodating host.|[[Space Pirate Data]] "Bryyo Falls"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref><ref name="Disaster at Elysia">{{cite|The march of the Hunter continues, much to our dismay. She has smashed our line at Elysia, taking down Commander Ghor in the process. The accursed Elysian machines were no match for Aran's guns, and now the Federation has control of their spy station once again. It is only a matter of time before they find the location of the Phazon source and send their fleets to lay siege. Our great leader does not seem to mind these setbacks. If Samus comes to our Homeworld, she will find us ready.|[[Space Pirate Data]] "Disaster at Elysia"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref><ref name="Mistress Gandrayda">{{cite|Mistress Gandrayda is the last of our leader's field commanders. We hope that she will succeed where the others have not. We hope that she will slay the wretched Hunter! Gandrayda tests our mettle often. She moves among us in our form, watching us, looking for signs of weakness. Several unfaithful disciples have been ended...violently. Those who survive will be stronger, ready for the Hunter that comes for them from the void. Gandrayda has vowed to present Aran's bloody helmet to Dark Samus as tribute. We hope she fulfills that vow!|[[Space Pirate Data]] "Mistress Gandrayda"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> After destroying each Leviathan, Samus's body becomes controlled more and more by her natural Phazon; it becomes increasingly difficult to stay in control while in [[Hypermode]].
During the mission, Samus discovers that the hunters show signs of being taken over by [[Phazon Corruption]] due to using the PED suits. Each of the hunters attacks Samus when she encounters them, and Samus is forced to terminate them. While on the Pirate Homeworld, Samus learns that the hunters had been completely consumed by Phazon and were under the dominion of Dark Samus. Dark Samus had even placed them in command of the Space Pirate forces on each planet.<ref name="Bryyo Falls">{{cite|Command has received disturbing reports from Bryyo. Contact with our outpost there has been terminated. A coded bliptrans showing Commander Rundas falling in battle to Samus has arrived. Worst of all, the Bryyonian Seed has been demolished. The Hunter's might is great, and she is as efficient as ever when it comes to disrupting our operations. Our spies within the Federation tell us she travels to Elysia soon. We plan on having an appropriate welcoming party in place for her when she arrives. Commander Ghor is a very...accommodating host.|[[Space Pirate Data]] "Bryyo Falls"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref><ref name="Disaster at Elysia">{{cite|The march of the Hunter continues, much to our dismay. She has smashed our line at Elysia, taking down Commander Ghor in the process. The accursed Elysian machines were no match for Aran's guns, and now the Federation has control of their spy station once again. It is only a matter of time before they find the location of the Phazon source and send their fleets to lay siege. Our great leader does not seem to mind these setbacks. If Samus comes to our Homeworld, she will find us ready.|[[Space Pirate Data]] "Disaster at Elysia"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref><ref name="Mistress Gandrayda">{{cite|Mistress Gandrayda is the last of our leader's field commanders. We hope that she will succeed where the others have not. We hope that she will slay the wretched Hunter! Gandrayda tests our mettle often. She moves among us in our form, watching us, looking for signs of weakness. Several unfaithful disciples have been ended...violently. Those who survive will be stronger, ready for the Hunter that comes for them from the void. Gandrayda has vowed to present Aran's bloody helmet to Dark Samus as tribute. We hope she fulfills that vow!|[[Space Pirate Data]] "Mistress Gandrayda"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> As she destroys each Leviathan, Samus's body gradually becomes controlled by her natural Phazon; it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain control while in [[Hypermode]].


After Samus destroys each Leviathan, Aurora Unit 242 announces the discovery of a single planet that is the source of all Phazon, called [[Phaaze]], and that the Phazon levels there are on the rise. Dark Samus has been controlling it using an Aurora Unit, [[Aurora Unit 313]], stolen from the ''[[GFS Valhalla]]''.<ref name="Taking Valhalla">{{cite|The vision of our leader is vast indeed. As we prepared for war with the hated Galactic Federation, she decided she required one of their great machines to better control her living planet. We then set out to bring an Aurora Unit to Dark Samus. Bribes led us to the location of our prize: the battleship Valhalla. Crewed with green recruits on a training mission, she was ours for the taking. One of the mightiest ships in the cosmos was no match for the Phazon-powered weapons of the Colossus. We rendered Valhalla helpless, then sent raider to claim our prize. The Aurora was ours! There was no mercy for the Federation dogs. At the command of Dark Samus, we jettisoned the crew into the frigid depths of space, leaving the wreck of Valhalla as a warning to the Federation. Let them tremble before our might!|[[Space Pirate Data]] "Taking Valhalla"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> Samus explores the now-derelict ''Valhalla'' and discovers a means of travel to Phaaze: the Leviathans are capable of creating wormholes in order to reach their destinations, and the Space Pirates possess a Leviathan rigged to fly like a ship.<ref name="The Leviathan">{{cite|Our leader provided us with great wisdom on many subjects, including the improvement of our mighty battleship, Colossus. We followed her teachings, and turned our vessel into a ship without peer. But more work remained! Dark Samus required a mighty flagship, one to strike terror in the hearts of her enemies. The might of Colossus was not enough. She demanded more! Her solution was unique and most excellent. We took her great star-beast and fitted it with cybernetic weapon systems. Crew quarters and command consoles were placed within the beast's skull. In time, we created a mighty dreadnought, and called it Leviathan. The great leader was pleased.|[[Space Pirate Data]] "The Leviathan"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> While the Federation fleet distracts Space Pirate forces, Samus boards the Leviathan vessel and flies to Phaaze.
After Samus completes her mission, Aurora Unit 242 announces the discovery of a single planet that is the source of all Phazon, called [[Phaaze]], and that Dark Samus has been controlling it using an Aurora Unit, [[Aurora Unit 313]], stolen from the ''[[GFS Valhalla]]''.<ref name="Taking Valhalla">{{cite|The vision of our leader is vast indeed. As we prepared for war with the hated Galactic Federation, she decided she required one of their great machines to better control her living planet. We then set out to bring an Aurora Unit to Dark Samus. Bribes led us to the location of our prize: the battleship Valhalla. Crewed with green recruits on a training mission, she was ours for the taking. One of the mightiest ships in the cosmos was no match for the Phazon-powered weapons of the Colossus. We rendered Valhalla helpless, then sent raider to claim our prize. The Aurora was ours! There was no mercy for the Federation dogs. At the command of Dark Samus, we jettisoned the crew into the frigid depths of space, leaving the wreck of Valhalla as a warning to the Federation. Let them tremble before our might!|[[Space Pirate Data]] "Taking Valhalla"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> Samus explores the now-derelict ''Valhalla'' and discovers a means of travel to Phaaze: the Leviathans are capable of creating wormholes in order to reach their destinations, and the Space Pirates possess a Leviathan rigged to fly like a ship.<ref name="The Leviathan">{{cite|Our leader provided us with great wisdom on many subjects, including the improvement of our mighty battleship, Colossus. We followed her teachings, and turned our vessel into a ship without peer. But more work remained! Dark Samus required a mighty flagship, one to strike terror in the hearts of her enemies. The might of Colossus was not enough. She demanded more! Her solution was unique and most excellent. We took her great star-beast and fitted it with cybernetic weapon systems. Crew quarters and command consoles were placed within the beast's skull. In time, we created a mighty dreadnought, and called it Leviathan. The great leader was pleased.|[[Space Pirate Data]] "The Leviathan"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> While the Federation fleet distracts Space Pirate forces, Samus boards the Leviathan vessel and flies to Phaaze.


When Samus arrives at Phaaze and steps out of her gunship, the sheer amount of Phazon present in her body causes her Phazon corruption to rise to one-hundred percent. Her ship is unable to recognize her as the owner, so passage on the gunship is unobtainable until she rids her body of the Phazon contained in it. She is forced to vent her energy tanks and enter permanent Hypermode, becoming more and more saturated with Phazon the longer she stays on Phaaze.
When Samus arrives at Phaaze and steps out of her gunship, the sheer amount of Phazon present in her body causes her Phazon corruption to rise to one-hundred percent. Her ship is unable to recognize her as the owner, so passage on the gunship is unobtainable until she rids her body of the Phazon contained in it. She is forced to vent her energy tanks and enter permanent Hypermode, becoming progressively saturated with Phazon the longer she stays on Phaaze.


Once Samus arrives at the Sanctum of the Phazon core, she encounters Dark Samus once again and engages her in battle. Dark Samus is forced to merge with the stolen Aurora Unit 313 as a last resort. With her Phazon levels ever rising, Samus destroys the corrupted supercomputer. Dark Samus emerges from the downed Aurora Unit and makes one last gesture towards Samus before vanishing into a gas of Phazon, never to be seen again.
Once Samus arrives at the Sanctum of the Phazon core, she encounters Dark Samus once again and engages her in battle. Dark Samus is forced to merge with the stolen Aurora Unit 313 as a last resort. With her Phazon levels ever rising, Samus destroys the corrupted supercomputer. Dark Samus emerges from the downed Aurora Unit and makes one last gesture towards Samus before vanishing into a gas of Phazon, never to be seen again.


Samus quickly flees the unstable planet. Her objective is completed, but at a great cost; many Federation troopers and ships were lost, the lives of each of the other hunters, and great mental distress to Samus herself. With Phaaze eliminated, the threat of Phazon Corruption disappears. Samus flies off in search of a new target, and possibly a new mission, but she is followed by a mysterious ship.
Samus quickly flees the unstable planet. Her objective is completed, but at a great cost; many Federation troopers and ships were lost, the lives of each of the other hunters, and great mental distress to Samus herself. With Phaaze eliminated, the threat of Phazon Corruption disappears. Samus flies off in search of a new mission, but she is followed by a mysterious ship.


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