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'''Tallon IV''' was a biological paradise colonized by the [[Chozo]] prior to the impact of a [[Leviathan]] from [[Phaaze]]. What remains of the planet's once rich biosphere began slowly fading due to exposure to [[Phazon]] radiation | '''Tallon IV''' was a biological paradise that was colonized by the [[Chozo]] prior to the impact of a [[Leviathan]] from [[Phaaze]]. What remains of the planet's once rich biosphere began slowly fading due to exposure to [[Phazon]] radiation. | ||
==Properties== | |||
Tallon IV's ecosystem faced complete obliteration in the face of intense radiation following a meteor impact. When she arrived on the planet, [[Samus Aran]] estimated that in approximately 25 years the contamination would turn Tallon IV into a barren [[Planetary Classifications#Class XIII|Class XIII]] wasteland. | |||
The planet is in the same system | The events of ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'' take place entirely on Tallon IV, with the exception of Aran's raid of the planet's orbiting [[Space Pirate]] [[Frigate Orpheon|Frigate]] at the beginning of the game. | ||
The planet is in the same [[FS-176|solar system]] as [[Oormine II]], [[Twin Tabula]], [[Bilium]], and [[Zebes]], and can be scanned along with them via the [[Astronomical Holographic Projector]] in the [[Observatory]] of [[Phendrana Drifts]]. It has a mass of 5.1 trillion teratons, just slightly smaller than Earth. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
=== Chozo Colonization === | === Chozo Colonization === | ||
[[file:Tallon IV mp1 Screenshot 02.png|250px|thumb|left|Tallon IV and a nearby star cluster]] | |||
The Chozo that colonized Tallon IV made a conscious choice to eschew a civilization of advanced technology and build their colony out of unprocessed natural materials, so that it would be harmonious with its surroundings.<ref>{{Cite|The history of the Chozo stretches back into ancient times, so far into the fog of the past that we know not where our ancestors came from. One thing is clear, however: the Chozo who colonized Tallon IV made a conscious choice to eschew a civilization of advanced technology. They chose to live in harmony with nature, guided by the providence of the universe. As this city grows, we plan to honor them with written tributes, carvings etched in stone to remind us always of their legacy.|Chozo Lore "Beginnings" - PAL version|Metroid Prime}}</ref> The Chozo believed that through harmonious coexistence with their surroundings, and ultimately with the universe, they would gain a better understanding of their existence and the nature of the universe. Gradually they gained the power to see into the future, which they interpreted as a sign of their "burgeoning harmonization with the infinite."<ref>{{cite|We know not how the ability has come to us, but recently many Chozo have begun to sense things beyond the realm of ordinary perception. Strange sights and inexplicable sensations flood our minds, filling us with visions of past and future. We take this growing ability to be a sign of our burgeoning harmonization with the infinite; perhaps, finally, the universe's secrets are becoming known to us.|Chozo Lore "Harmonization" - PAL version|Metroid Prime}}</ref> | The Chozo that colonized Tallon IV made a conscious choice to eschew a civilization of advanced technology and build their colony out of unprocessed natural materials, so that it would be harmonious with its surroundings.<ref>{{Cite|The history of the Chozo stretches back into ancient times, so far into the fog of the past that we know not where our ancestors came from. One thing is clear, however: the Chozo who colonized Tallon IV made a conscious choice to eschew a civilization of advanced technology. They chose to live in harmony with nature, guided by the providence of the universe. As this city grows, we plan to honor them with written tributes, carvings etched in stone to remind us always of their legacy.|Chozo Lore "Beginnings" - PAL version|Metroid Prime}}</ref> The Chozo believed that through harmonious coexistence with their surroundings, and ultimately with the universe, they would gain a better understanding of their existence and the nature of the universe. Gradually they gained the power to see into the future, which they interpreted as a sign of their "burgeoning harmonization with the infinite."<ref>{{cite|We know not how the ability has come to us, but recently many Chozo have begun to sense things beyond the realm of ordinary perception. Strange sights and inexplicable sensations flood our minds, filling us with visions of past and future. We take this growing ability to be a sign of our burgeoning harmonization with the infinite; perhaps, finally, the universe's secrets are becoming known to us.|Chozo Lore "Harmonization" - PAL version|Metroid Prime}}</ref> | ||
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According to [[Galactic Federation]] [[Galactic Federation Data|Data]], a few survivors fled to an unknown location.<ref>{{cite|Planet Tallon IV, formerly a Chozo colony, was struck by a stellar object 50 years ago. Object was later determined to contain large quantities of Phazon. The Chozo were able to stave off the spread of Phazon, at the cost of many Chozo lives. The survivors abandoned the planet, fleeing to an unknown location. Decades later, Hunter Samus Aran responded to a distress call in the sector and discovered a Space Pirate Phazon Mining Station there. Aran eliminated both the pirate and Phazon threat from the planet, though not without cost.|Galactic Federation Data "Tallon IV Incident"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> | According to [[Galactic Federation]] [[Galactic Federation Data|Data]], a few survivors fled to an unknown location.<ref>{{cite|Planet Tallon IV, formerly a Chozo colony, was struck by a stellar object 50 years ago. Object was later determined to contain large quantities of Phazon. The Chozo were able to stave off the spread of Phazon, at the cost of many Chozo lives. The survivors abandoned the planet, fleeing to an unknown location. Decades later, Hunter Samus Aran responded to a distress call in the sector and discovered a Space Pirate Phazon Mining Station there. Aran eliminated both the pirate and Phazon threat from the planet, though not without cost.|Galactic Federation Data "Tallon IV Incident"|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> | ||
=== Releasing the Cipher === | |||
[[file:Tallon IV mp1 Screenshot 01.png|thumb|250px|right|Samus arriving at Frigate ''Orpheon'', with Tallon IV in the background]] | |||
A massive energy spike emanating from Tallon IV attracted [[Space Pirate]]s, who discovered Phazon there and began analyzing its potential as a viable secondary headquarters.<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]] on [[Zebes]], they began conducting experiments on [[Tallon Metroid|Metroids]] and species native to Tallon IV.<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 constructed their main [[Glacier One|Research Headquarters]] in the planet's [[Phendrana Drifts|mountainous region]] and hosted a series of research projects there, and began extensive [[Phazon Mines|mining operations]] of the planet's Phazon. [[Parasite Queen|Parasite]] test subjects on board their research frigate ''[[Frigate Orpheon|Orpheon]]'' escaped and forced the crew to evacuate. This incident ultimately drew [[Samus Aran]] to Tallon IV, as she approached the planet in response to their distress signal. | |||
[[Meta Ridley]] managed to escape the destruction of the frigate and fled to Tallon IV, prompting Samus to follow. Upon arriving she discovered the [[Chozo Ruins|remains]] of the Chozo civilization, including their [[Artifact Temple|Temple]] built to contain the destructive meteor impact, the mutagenic substance Phazon and victims of its effects, and the Space Pirate establishments. Samus manages to severely disrupt the Space Pirate operations, reassemble the [[Chozo Artifact|Cipher]] left behind by the Chozo, and destroy the source of the Phazon in the Impact Crater, [[Metroid Prime (specimen)|Metroid Prime]], halting the planet's decay. | |||
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==Topography and Ecosystem== | ==Topography and Ecosystem== | ||
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[[file:Overworld 03.png|thumb|200px|right|Samus surveying the Overworld.]] | [[file:Overworld 03.png|thumb|200px|right|Samus surveying the Overworld.]] | ||
{{Main|Tallon Overworld}} | {{Main|Tallon Overworld}} | ||
The Tallon Overworld is the rainforest continent where Samus first arrives, host to a plethora of local plantforms, fungi, and wildlife. It is the site of the [[Artifact Temple]], the great Cradle of the Chozo, and consequently the only area from which Samus can access the Impact Crater. The natural predators here pose no real threat to Samus as she explores, incurring minor damage during confrontations. The Overworld is also the location of the crashsite of the | The Tallon Overworld is the rainforest continent where Samus first arrives, host to a plethora of local plantforms, fungi, and wildlife. It is the site of the [[Artifact Temple]], the great Cradle of the Chozo, and consequently the only area from which Samus can access the Impact Crater. The natural predators here pose no real threat to Samus as she explores, incurring minor damage during confrontations. The Overworld is also the location of the crashsite of the Space Pirate frigate ''[[Frigate Orpheon|Orpheon]]'', which is mostly submerged. | ||
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The Impact Crater is the final section of Tallon IV that Samus explores in ''Metroid Prime''. It is only accessible after Samus collects all twelve [[Chozo Artifacts]] scattered across the planet and she defeats [[Meta Ridley]] at the [[Artifact Temple]]. | The Impact Crater is the final section of Tallon IV that Samus explores in ''Metroid Prime''. It is only accessible after Samus collects all twelve [[Chozo Artifacts]] scattered across the planet and she defeats [[Meta Ridley]] at the [[Artifact Temple]]. | ||
This place is full of [[Orange Phazon]], a highly concentrated form of | This place is full of [[Orange Phazon]], a highly concentrated form of Phazon that damages Samus even through her protective [[Phazon Suit]]. It is also inhabited by [[Lumigek]]s and [[Fission Metroids]], and is where the [[Leviathan]] polluting the planet and [[Metroid Prime (specimen)|Metroid Prime]] had landed some fifty years before Samus arrived. | ||
==Logbook== | ==Logbook== | ||
