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===Discovery of Phazon=== | ===Discovery of Phazon=== | ||
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Space Pirates began constructing headquarters on [[Tallon IV]] in the [[Spiral Sector]] after discovering a potent energy source there.<ref>{{cite|Scans of the Spiral Sector detected a massive energy spike emanating from a Wanderer-class planet identified as Tallon IV. Scout reconnaissance was immediately dispatched to the center of the spike, a land mass at heading mark 40.08.02, returning with planetary samples and atmospheric imaging. Analysis shows the energy source to be an unstable radioactive material of enormous potential. We are unable to form an accurate risk-assessment at this time, but we are unlikely to find an energy source this powerful again. Analysis will continue, but currently Tallon IV appears to be a viable secondary headquarters.|[[Pirate Data]] "Contact"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Following their [[Metroid (game)|defeat]] at [[Zebes]], the Space Pirates transported their surviving [[Metroid (species)|Metroids]] there and began numerous experiments on them and others using the mutagenic substance they discovered on the planet.<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.|[[Pirate Data]] "Fall of Zebes"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> They also reconstructed the fallen [[Ridley]] on frigate [[Frigate Orpheon|''Orpheon'']], naming their achievement [[Meta Ridley]].<ref>{{cite|The reconstruction of geoform 187, code-named Ridley, was recently completed. After his defeat on Zebes, Command ordered a number of metagenetic improvements for him. Though aggressive, we were able to implement these changes in a cycle. The metamorphosis was painful, but quite successful in the end. Early tests indicate a drastic increase in strength, mobility, and offensive capability. Cybernetic modules and armor plating have been added as well. We believe our creation, now called Meta Ridley, will become the mainstay of our security force, a job he will certainly relish.|[[Pirate Data]] "Meta Ridley"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Scientists at the [[Glacier One|Research Headquarters]] in the [[Phendrana Drifts|mountainous region]] made several breakthroughs in Phazon mutation, including [[Project Helix]] and [[Project Titan]],<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.|[[Pirate Data]] "Phazon Infusion"|Metroid Prime}}</ref><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> and in [[Thermal Visor|thermal imaging]].<ref>{{cite|Imaging research is being conducted in the containment Vault area of [[Glacier One|this facility]].|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Though initially disastrous, the Pirates were convinced that the results of Project Helix would usher in a new era of Space Pirate dominance.<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 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 successful 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><ref>{{cite|As we continue to observe the development of Project Helix's Elite Pirates, it becomes increasingly obvious that these warriors will usher in a new era of Space Pirate dominance. They are incredibly resistant to damage, and their ability to transport and wield so many weapons at once makes them the ideal mainstays of our ground forces. Though they are not as quick as typical Pirates, it makes little difference. With a platoon of Elite Pirates in the vanguard of an army of normal and Flying Pirates, we will have a near-indestructible backbone that should turn the tide in any engagement.|[[Pirate Data]] "Special Forces"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> | Space Pirates began constructing headquarters on [[Tallon IV]] in the [[Spiral Sector]] after discovering a potent energy source there.<ref>{{cite|Scans of the Spiral Sector detected a massive energy spike emanating from a Wanderer-class planet identified as Tallon IV. Scout reconnaissance was immediately dispatched to the center of the spike, a land mass at heading mark 40.08.02, returning with planetary samples and atmospheric imaging. Analysis shows the energy source to be an unstable radioactive material of enormous potential. We are unable to form an accurate risk-assessment at this time, but we are unlikely to find an energy source this powerful again. Analysis will continue, but currently Tallon IV appears to be a viable secondary headquarters.|[[Pirate Data]] "Contact"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Following their [[Metroid (game)|defeat]] at [[Zebes]], the Space Pirates transported their surviving [[Metroid (species)|Metroids]] there and began numerous experiments on them and others using the mutagenic substance they discovered on the planet.<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.|[[Pirate Data]] "Fall of Zebes"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> They also reconstructed the fallen [[Ridley]] on frigate [[Frigate Orpheon|''Orpheon'']], naming their achievement [[Meta Ridley]].<ref>{{cite|The reconstruction of geoform 187, code-named Ridley, was recently completed. After his defeat on Zebes, Command ordered a number of metagenetic improvements for him. Though aggressive, we were able to implement these changes in a cycle. The metamorphosis was painful, but quite successful in the end. Early tests indicate a drastic increase in strength, mobility, and offensive capability. Cybernetic modules and armor plating have been added as well. We believe our creation, now called Meta Ridley, will become the mainstay of our security force, a job he will certainly relish.|[[Pirate Data]] "Meta Ridley"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> [[Science Team|Scientists]] at the [[Glacier One|Research Headquarters]] in the [[Phendrana Drifts|mountainous region]] made several breakthroughs in Phazon mutation, including [[Project Helix]] and [[Project Titan]],<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.|[[Pirate Data]] "Phazon Infusion"|Metroid Prime}}</ref><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> and in [[Thermal Visor|thermal imaging]].<ref>{{cite|Imaging research is being conducted in the containment Vault area of [[Glacier One|this facility]].|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Though initially disastrous, the discovery of [[Vertigo Phazon]] by [[Research Team Sclera]] stabilized the infusion process with Space Pirate embryos, and the Pirates were convinced that the results of Project Helix would usher in a new era of Space Pirate dominance.<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 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 successful 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><ref>{{cite|As we continue to observe the development of Project Helix's Elite Pirates, it becomes increasingly obvious that these warriors will usher in a new era of Space Pirate dominance. They are incredibly resistant to damage, and their ability to transport and wield so many weapons at once makes them the ideal mainstays of our ground forces. Though they are not as quick as typical Pirates, it makes little difference. With a platoon of Elite Pirates in the vanguard of an army of normal and Flying Pirates, we will have a near-indestructible backbone that should turn the tide in any engagement.|[[Pirate Data]] "Special Forces"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> | ||
Other ventures on Tallon IV included the creation of a [[Monitor Station|geothermal processing planet]] in the [[Magmoor Caverns]] and a successful [[Phazon Mines|Phazon mining operation]]. They also attempted to terraform the [[Chozo Ruins]], with further plans to build a combat base and starport, but incidents involving [[Chozo Ghost]]s disrupted those plans.<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 operational 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.|[[Pirate Data]] "Phazon Program"|Metroid Prime}}</ref><ref>{{cite|There have been numerous incidents involving spectral entities at Chozo Ruins sites. Several personnel have been assaulted by these Chozo Ghosts; few have survived. Survivors speak of swift attacks from nowhere, brief sitings of the enemy, then nothing, only to be followed by another attack. Science Team believes these attacks are in response to our efforts to recover Chozo relics and Artifacts. Somehow, these entities are able to interact with the physical world, and it appears they wish to keep their Artifacts to themselves. We will make them pay for such arrogance, for even ghosts can be destroyed.|[[Pirate Data]] "Chozo Ghosts"|Metroid Prime}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Chozo Ruins areas are off-limits until further notice.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> | Other ventures on Tallon IV included the creation of a [[Monitor Station|geothermal processing planet]] in the [[Magmoor Caverns]] and a successful [[Phazon Mines|Phazon mining operation]]. They also attempted to terraform the [[Chozo Ruins]], with further plans to build a combat base and starport, but incidents involving [[Chozo Ghost]]s disrupted those plans.<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 operational 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.|[[Pirate Data]] "Phazon Program"|Metroid Prime}}</ref><ref>{{cite|There have been numerous incidents involving spectral entities at Chozo Ruins sites. Several personnel have been assaulted by these Chozo Ghosts; few have survived. Survivors speak of swift attacks from nowhere, brief sitings of the enemy, then nothing, only to be followed by another attack. Science Team believes these attacks are in response to our efforts to recover Chozo relics and Artifacts. Somehow, these entities are able to interact with the physical world, and it appears they wish to keep their Artifacts to themselves. We will make them pay for such arrogance, for even ghosts can be destroyed.|[[Pirate Data]] "Chozo Ghosts"|Metroid Prime}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Chozo Ruins areas are off-limits until further notice.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> | ||
