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'''Tallon Metroids''' are a variation of [[Metroid (species)|Metroid]] that developed on [[Tallon IV]].
'''Tallon Metroids''' are a variation of [[Metroid (species)|Metroid]] that developed on [[Tallon IV]]. There are multiple differences between these and regular Metroids, which stem from developing on different planets. Unused design notes indicate that this environmental versatility is due to a Metroid's ability to adapt to survive in differing atmospheric and gravitational conditions, and varying gamma radiation levels.<ref>{{Cite web| quote=Theoritical analysis suggests that the Metroid's environmental versatility is due in part to it's adaptness to survive in differing atmospheric conditions, marked changes in gravitational influence, and varying levels of gamma type radiation.| url= http://frogskull.blogspot.com/2008/02/metroid-prime-3-corruption-art.html| title= Frog Skull: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Art| site= Frog Skull}}</ref> These Metroids were introducted to these new environments by [[Space Pirate]]s who were studying them for various purposes.
 
Tallon Metroids are the main type of Metroid encountered in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'' and ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''. Tallon Metroid specimens are also mentioned in ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'', though these are not actually interacted with at any point in the game.
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==History==
==History==
===Relocation and Study===
===Relocation and Study===
Metroids were first brought to Tallon IV from [[Zebes]] by [[Space Pirate]]s.<ref name=MetroidStudies>{{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> Their research frigates transported these Metroids to their Research Headquarters in [[Phendrana Drifts]] where studies began on their ability to harvest bio-energy.<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> Developing in the unique environment of Tallon IV created the Tallon Metroid strain used in Space Pirate experimentation.<ref name=variations/> Preliminary interests in Metroids included potential domestication for use as weapons or power sources.<ref>{{cite|Studies of Metroid biology continue, though with limited progress. It seems likely that we will be much more successful using the Metroids for our means rather than trying to reproduce their powers. If they could be adequately tamed, we would have no need of a proper understanding of their metabolism. A small force of disciplined Metroids could wipe out entire armies, and once we find a way to shield them from cold-containment weapons, they will be invincible. Furthermore, if we could then harvest the energy they'd consumed, we would have a near-limitless source of power at our disposal.|[[Space Pirate Data]] - "Metroid Forces"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Their aversion to [[Ice Beam|sub-zero temperatures]] was utilized by the Pirates in their studies, who often used cold containment below 10° centigrade and ice containment gear to render the test subjects docile.<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><ref>{{cite|Metroid containment fields appear 100% effective after adjustments. Temperatures below 10° centigrade will render Metroids docile.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref><ref>{{cite|All guards must use ice containment gear when transporting Metroids. This includes sedated specimens and those pronounced dead.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref>
[[file:Tallon Metroid 01.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Samus encounters a Tallon Metroid.]]
Metroids were first brought to Tallon IV from [[Zebes]] by Space Pirates.<ref name=MetroidStudies>{{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> Their research frigates transported these Metroids to their Research Headquarters in [[Phendrana Drifts]] where studies began on their ability to harvest bio-energy.<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> Developing in the unique environment of Tallon IV created the Tallon Metroid strain used in Space Pirate experimentation.<ref name=variations/> Preliminary interests in Metroids included potential domestication for use as weapons or power sources.<ref>{{cite|Studies of Metroid biology continue, though with limited progress. It seems likely that we will be much more successful using the Metroids for our means rather than trying to reproduce their powers. If they could be adequately tamed, we would have no need of a proper understanding of their metabolism. A small force of disciplined Metroids could wipe out entire armies, and once we find a way to shield them from cold-containment weapons, they will be invincible. Furthermore, if we could then harvest the energy they'd consumed, we would have a near-limitless source of power at our disposal.|[[Space Pirate Data]] - "Metroid Forces"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Their aversion to [[Ice Beam|sub-zero temperatures]] was utilized by the Pirates in their studies, who often used cold containment below 10° centigrade and ice containment gear to render the test subjects docile.<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><ref>{{cite|Metroid containment fields appear 100% effective after adjustments. Temperatures below 10° centigrade will render Metroids docile.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref><ref>{{cite|All guards must use ice containment gear when transporting Metroids. This includes sedated specimens and those pronounced dead.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref>


Discovery of the mutagenic substance [[Phazon]] on Tallon IV prompted a series of Phazon infusion experiments in organic and inanimate objects, including Tallon Metroids.<ref name=MetroidStudies/> Phazon mutations resulted in heightened immunity to cold dampening fields,<ref>{{cite|Hunter Metroid ds is showing signs of increased instability and a heightened immunity to cold damping fields.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> mass increase,<ref>{{cite|Phazon Infusion, Stage 6. Subject Metroid BR5497. Subject's mass at 180% of previous Phazon cycle. Increasing dosage by 4%.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> heightened aggression,<ref>{{cite|Specimen 102 >> Increased volatility recorded. Predator awareness indicated even in cold stasis.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> mandible mutations,<ref>{{cite|Phazon batch 1734.0 shows mandible mutations across all subjects. Cross infusion with batch 1622.G recommended.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> and massive energy absorption capacity influx,<ref>{{cite|Mutation strain 776-V shows massive absorption capacity influx. Strain replication is now under way.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> There were also negative backlashes such as internal organ degeneration,<ref>{{cite|Specimen 070 >> Optimal absorption mutation has led to unexpected degeneration of internal organs.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> and viral contaminations of Phazon batches led to termination of several test subjects.<ref>{{cite|Viral pathogens found in several Xenomes have been traced to Phazon batch 1664.2. Terminate all subjects.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref>
Discovery of the mutagenic substance [[Phazon]] on Tallon IV prompted a series of Phazon infusion experiments in organic and inanimate objects, including Tallon Metroids.<ref name=MetroidStudies/> Phazon mutations resulted in heightened immunity to cold dampening fields,<ref>{{cite|Hunter Metroid ds is showing signs of increased instability and a heightened immunity to cold damping fields.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> mass increase,<ref>{{cite|Phazon Infusion, Stage 6. Subject Metroid BR5497. Subject's mass at 180% of previous Phazon cycle. Increasing dosage by 4%.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> heightened aggression,<ref>{{cite|Specimen 102 >> Increased volatility recorded. Predator awareness indicated even in cold stasis.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> mandible mutations,<ref>{{cite|Phazon batch 1734.0 shows mandible mutations across all subjects. Cross infusion with batch 1622.G recommended.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> and massive energy absorption capacity influx,<ref>{{cite|Mutation strain 776-V shows massive absorption capacity influx. Strain replication is now under way.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> There were also negative backlashes such as internal organ degeneration,<ref>{{cite|Specimen 070 >> Optimal absorption mutation has led to unexpected degeneration of internal organs.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> and viral contaminations of Phazon batches led to termination of several test subjects.<ref>{{cite|Viral pathogens found in several Xenomes have been traced to Phazon batch 1664.2. Terminate all subjects.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref>


The Space Pirates developed [[Synthetic Metroid Rations]] to sustain Metroid test subjects, but Metroids were unresponsive and required bio-energy sources for nourishment.<ref name=syntheticrations>{{cite|Metroids are not responding to synthetic sustenance. We have reason to believe they only gain nourishment from active bio-energy sources.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref>
The Space Pirates developed [[Synthetic Metroid Rations]] to sustain Metroid test subjects, but Metroids were unresponsive and required bio-energy sources for nourishment.<ref name=syntheticrations>{{cite|Metroids are not responding to synthetic sustenance. We have reason to believe they only gain nourishment from active bio-energy sources.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref>
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===Aetherian Studies===
===Aetherian Studies===
Tallon Metroids were later transported to the planet [[Aether]] and studied there. In addition to using them for bio-energy production, the Space Pirates made several attempts to domesticate Metroids. These attempts ultimately failed, and led to the termination of several untamed subjects and handlers.<ref>{{cite|Termination Report 07.195.02<br>Metroid unit 318 was put down today after a failed domestication session. Metroid unit refused commands and terminated one of its handlers before it was subdued.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Training Report, 07.200.08<br>Science Team believes the Metroids can be trained. After several cycles of trying, I believe Science Team has vapor for brains. I've lost two assistants to the wretched little things.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref>
Tallon Metroids were later transported to the planet [[Aether]] and studied there. The epidermis of Tallon Metroids raised on Aether had a red pigmentation, but they were otherwise identical. In addition to using them for bio-energy production, the Space Pirates made several attempts to domesticate Metroids. These attempts ultimately failed, and led to the termination of several untamed subjects and handlers.<ref>{{cite|Termination Report 07.195.02<br>Metroid unit 318 was put down today after a failed domestication session. Metroid unit refused commands and terminated one of its handlers before it was subdued.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Training Report, 07.200.08<br>Science Team believes the Metroids can be trained. After several cycles of trying, I believe Science Team has vapor for brains. I've lost two assistants to the wretched little things.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref>


The Space Pirates began mass breeding programs for Metroids here,<ref>{{cite|Production Report-Metroids 07.201.01<br>Mass breeding of Metroids under way. We will meet Command's quota within a cycle. Storage remains an issue, recommended expansion of existing facility before a critical Metroid level is reached.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> and designed organic [[Metroid Cocoon|cocoons]] to be used in transporting [[Infant Tallon Metroid]]s. Containment and handling of Metroids on Aether became increasingly abusive: subjects were harvested of their bio-energy to the point of cellular degeneration,<ref>{{cite|Bioscan complete.<br>Metroid subject has been energy-drained repeatedly over the last 3 cycles. Subject's cellular structure has become unstable as a result.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> confined in containment fields that prevented them from entering sleep cycles,<ref>{{cite|Bioscan complete.<br>Containment field is keeping Metroid subject in a constant state of agitation. It is unable to enter sleep cycles.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> and heavily injured as a result of escape attempts and use for target practice.<ref>{{Cite|Bioscan complete.<br>Metroid subject has several blast wounds from Space Pirate weaponry on low-power settings. They wanted it alive after they were finished with it.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Bioscan complete.<br>Metroid subject is heavily scarred. Wounds appear to be from repeated contact with its containment field, most likely received while attempting to escape.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Injury Report 07.200.07<br>Unit 686 released a Metroid for target practice today: the Metroid then asualted 686. He should be regaining brain functions in a cycle.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref>
The Space Pirates began mass breeding programs for Metroids here,<ref>{{cite|Production Report-Metroids 07.201.01<br>Mass breeding of Metroids under way. We will meet Command's quota within a cycle. Storage remains an issue, recommended expansion of existing facility before a critical Metroid level is reached.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> and designed organic [[Metroid Cocoon|cocoons]] to be used in transporting [[Infant Tallon Metroid]]s. Containment and handling of Metroids on Aether became increasingly abusive: subjects were harvested of their bio-energy to the point of cellular degeneration,<ref>{{cite|Bioscan complete.<br>Metroid subject has been energy-drained repeatedly over the last 3 cycles. Subject's cellular structure has become unstable as a result.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> confined in containment fields that prevented them from entering sleep cycles,<ref>{{cite|Bioscan complete.<br>Containment field is keeping Metroid subject in a constant state of agitation. It is unable to enter sleep cycles.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> and heavily injured as a result of escape attempts and use for target practice.<ref>{{Cite|Bioscan complete.<br>Metroid subject has several blast wounds from Space Pirate weaponry on low-power settings. They wanted it alive after they were finished with it.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Bioscan complete.<br>Metroid subject is heavily scarred. Wounds appear to be from repeated contact with its containment field, most likely received while attempting to escape.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Injury Report 07.200.07<br>Unit 686 released a Metroid for target practice today: the Metroid then asualted 686. He should be regaining brain functions in a cycle.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref>
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Tallon Metroids are smaller than regular Metroids, and significantly weaker. While a Metroid takes five [[Missile]]s while frozen to kill, a Tallon Metroid only takes one Missile to kill. Tallon Metroids can also be destroyed by physical stress. Although Tallon Metroids are weaker in their mature states, the variants created by Phazon mutation are stronger than a regular Metroid.
Tallon Metroids are smaller than regular Metroids, and significantly weaker. While a Metroid takes five [[Missile]]s while frozen to kill, a Tallon Metroid only takes one Missile to kill. Tallon Metroids can also be destroyed by physical stress. Although Tallon Metroids are weaker in their mature states, the variants created by Phazon mutation are stronger than a regular Metroid.


The Tallon Metroids that were taken by Space Pirates to [[Aether]] are red in color, but are otherwise identical.
The Tallon Metroids that were taken by Space Pirates to [[Aether]] are red in color, but are otherwise identical to Tallon IV-raised Tallon Metroids.


===Morphology===
===Morphology===
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The following design notes were written by the environment artist [[Matt Manchester]] to correspond with features put into the [[Metroid Processing]] chamber in ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''. Several of these reference Tallon Metroids or the phenomena surrounding the development of new strains of Metroids raised on different planets.
The following design notes were written by the environment artist [[Matt Manchester]] to correspond with features put into the [[Metroid Processing]] chamber in ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''. Several of these reference Tallon Metroids or the phenomena surrounding the development of new strains of Metroids raised on different planets.


====FAILED EXPERIMENT====
===="Failed Experiment"====
''Metroids exposed to the Dark Aetherian atmosphere displayed significant changes to their physiology and behaviorial patterns. Exposure resulted in altered cutaneous pigmentation, solidified carapace with superficial dermal striation, emergence of multiple luminescent ocular organs, and two additional cuspidate teeth. Advanced physical durability was observed, as well as more instinctual and aggresive behavioral tendencies. Subsequently nocturnal, Dark Metroid developed a fatally acute sensitivity to solar light. All attempts to recreate this atmospheric transformation have met with utter failure. Test specimens yield a 100% mortality rate. Experiments rarely live more than a few hours after artificial transformation is achieved. Of these rare instances, specimens require complete artificial sustainment. No sentient behavior has been observed in any instances. Failure attributed to unknown variables.''<ref>{{Cite web| url= http://frogskull.blogspot.com/2008/02/metroid-prime-3-corruption-art.html| title= Frog Skull: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Art| site= Frog Skull}}</ref>
''Metroids exposed to the Dark Aetherian atmosphere displayed significant changes to their physiology and behaviorial patterns. Exposure resulted in altered cutaneous pigmentation, solidified carapace with superficial dermal striation, emergence of multiple luminescent ocular organs, and two additional cuspidate teeth. Advanced physical durability was observed, as well as more instinctual and aggresive behavioral tendencies. Subsequently nocturnal, Dark Metroid developed a fatally acute sensitivity to solar light. All attempts to recreate this atmospheric transformation have met with utter failure. Test specimens yield a 100% mortality rate. Experiments rarely live more than a few hours after artificial transformation is achieved. Of these rare instances, specimens require complete artificial sustainment. No sentient behavior has been observed in any instances. Failure attributed to unknown variables.''<ref>{{Cite web| url= http://frogskull.blogspot.com/2008/02/metroid-prime-3-corruption-art.html| title= Frog Skull: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Art| site= Frog Skull}}</ref>


====MACHINE DISSESCTED METROIDS====
===="Machine Dissected Metroids"====
''Side by side observation of metroids native to different planets show subtle variations in dietary cycles, energy consumption abilities, and aggressive tendencies. Theoritical analysis suggests that the Metroid's environmental versatility is due in part to it's adaptness to survive in differing atmospheric conditions, marked changes in gravitational influence, and varying levels of gamma type radiation. Specimens native to SR-388 still display most consistent growth and energy consumption maturation.''<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://frogskull.blogspot.com/2008/02/metroid-prime-3-corruption-art.html| title= Frog Skull: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Art| site= Frog Skull}}</ref>
''Side by side observation of metroids native to different planets show subtle variations in dietary cycles, energy consumption abilities, and aggressive tendencies. Theoritical analysis suggests that the Metroid's environmental versatility is due in part to it's adaptness to survive in differing atmospheric conditions, marked changes in gravitational influence, and varying levels of gamma type radiation. Specimens native to SR-388 still display most consistent growth and energy consumption maturation.''<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://frogskull.blogspot.com/2008/02/metroid-prime-3-corruption-art.html| title= Frog Skull: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Art| site= Frog Skull}}</ref>


====EGGS CHAMBER====
===="Eggs Chamber"====
''Exposure of unhatched metroids to alien sustentative chemicals and levels of radiation has been insightful as to the adaptability and survivability of the organism, even at this early latent state. Specimens that survive have been observed with greater scrutiny as to their cumulative behavioral augmentations, as well as any affect exposure has to their ability to drain life energy.''<ref>{{Cite web|quote= |url= http://frogskull.blogspot.com/2008/02/metroid-prime-3-corruption-art.html| title= Frog Skull: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Art| site= Frog Skull}}</ref>
''Exposure of unhatched metroids to alien sustentative chemicals and levels of radiation has been insightful as to the adaptability and survivability of the organism, even at this early latent state. Specimens that survive have been observed with greater scrutiny as to their cumulative behavioral augmentations, as well as any affect exposure has to their ability to drain life energy.''<ref>{{Cite web|quote= |url= http://frogskull.blogspot.com/2008/02/metroid-prime-3-corruption-art.html| title= Frog Skull: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Art| site= Frog Skull}}</ref>


====BABY METROIDS====
===="Baby Metroids"====
''Metroids derive from a parthenogenetic birthing process. Amniotic egg fluid provides both nutrients and phsyical protection of the developing larva. Once hatched, this fluid experiences rapid desiccation, hardening completely in several seconds. Hatched Metroid larva still retain a full coelenterate body structure. Larval tentacles harden to become cuspidate teeth in adults. Energy draining abilities in this form are primitive, but still very fatal.''<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://frogskull.blogspot.com/2008/02/metroid-prime-3-corruption-art.html| title= Frog Skull: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Art| site= Frog Skull}}</ref>
''Metroids derive from a parthenogenetic birthing process. Amniotic egg fluid provides both nutrients and phsyical protection of the developing larva. Once hatched, this fluid experiences rapid desiccation, hardening completely in several seconds. Hatched Metroid larva still retain a full coelenterate body structure. Larval tentacles harden to become cuspidate teeth in adults. Energy draining abilities in this form are primitive, but still very fatal.''<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://frogskull.blogspot.com/2008/02/metroid-prime-3-corruption-art.html| title= Frog Skull: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Art| site= Frog Skull}}</ref>


====INDIVIDUAL METROIDS====
===="Individual Metroids"====
'''''Tallon IV specimen''' - One of a small batch of Metroid native to Tallon IV. This was the only group transferred from local research laboratories on the planet before their subsequent attack and destruction.''
'''''Tallon IV specimen''' - One of a small batch of Metroid native to Tallon IV. This was the only group transferred from local research laboratories on the planet before their subsequent attack and destruction.''


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