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:'''Thardus''' is an animated sentient stone creature charged with Phazon radiation. [[Samus Aran|Samus]] encountered it in [[Phendrana Drifts |Phendrana Drifts']] Quarantine Cave.
:The Space Pirates were exposing inanimate objects to [[Phazon]] radiation in an attempt to bring them to life as part of a program called Project Titan. <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.|Space Pirate scan data|from Metroid Prime}}</ref> One of the Pirates' successes was with Thardus, a large, sentient stone creature. They attempted to tame it and<ref>{{cite|The taming of Thardus continues. Barring unforeseen setbacks, it can be installed on Phazon mine patrol by Lotus Milestone.|Space Pirate scan data|from Metroid Prime}}</ref> considered placing it on patrol in the [[Phazon Mines]] but due to violent behavior resulting in massive casualties, Project Titan was suspended indefinitely.<ref>{{cite|Project Titan is suspended indefinitely. Security breaches resulting in massive casualties have occurred. Access is strictly prohibited until further notice.|Space Pirate scan data|from Metroid Prime}}</ref>
 
:Samus encounters it in [[Phendrana Drifts|Phendrana Drifts']] Quarantine Cave.


== Battle ==
== Battle ==
:Thardus attacks by throwing large rocks, rolling, and by encasing objects in ice. The chaotic nature of Phazon caused weaknesses in Thardus structural integrity.<ref>[http://linkjorge.net/Metroid_Prime.htm#Metroid3.pak_dir_0_7ccfff55.STRG Metroid Prime Comparative Text Dump]</ref> At first Samus is unable to view Thardus' weak points due to Phazon radation given off by it; but by using her [[Thermal Visor]] she is able to target them and attack until she may target them with her Combat Visor. Once Samus destroys enough of its body, Thardus will no longer be able to hold itself together and collapse. Samus is able to collect the [[Spider Ball]] upgrade immediately afterward.
:Thardus attacks by throwing large rocks, rolling, and by encasing objects in ice. The chaotic nature of Phazon caused weaknesses in Thardus structural integrity. At first Samus is unable to target Thardus' weak points due to Phazon radation given off; but by using her [[Thermal Visor]] she is able target them and damage them until they are visible to her Combat Visor. After Samus destroys the weak points found on various parts of Thardus' body, it will no long be able to hold itself together and will collapse. Samus may obtain the [[Spider Ball]] upgrade afterward.
 
:If Samus has obtained the [[Plasma Beam]] or [[Power Bomb|Power Bombs]] before she fights Thardus, she may use them to inflict massive damage in a short amount of time.
 
== Scan Data ==
Thardus, an animated, sentient creature of stone charged with Phazon radiation. The Phazon radiation given off by Thardus negates auto-targeting systems, preventing lock-on. It may be possible to acquire alternate targets with a different Visor. The chaotic nature of Phazon irradiation leads to instability in its structural integrity. Thardus can encase targets in ice, and its colossal size and strength make it a formidable opponent.


== Project Titan ==
:The Space Pirates were exposing inanimate objects to Phazon radiation in an attempt to bring them to life.<ref>[http://linkjorge.net/Metroid_Prime.htm#Metroid3.pak_dir_0_5392b658.STRG Metroid Prime Comparative Text Dump]</ref> One of the Pirates' successes was with Thardus. As they continued to tame it,<ref>[http://linkjorge.net/Metroid_Prime.htm#Metroid3.pak_dir_0_d506c4f6.STRG Metroid Prime Comparative Text Dump]</ref> they considered putting it on patrol in the [[Phazon Mines]] but due to violent behavior that resulted in massive casualties, Project Titan was suspended indefinitely and Thardus placed in the Quarantine Cave.<ref>[http://linkjorge.net/Metroid_Prime.htm#Metroid3.pak_dir_0_a1ce0e8b.STRG Metroid Prime Comparative Text Dump]</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

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Thardus

Thardus awakened by Samus

Game(s)

Metroid Prime

Attacks

Ice Encasement
Rock projectiles
rolling
punching

Weakness(es)

Power Beam
Super Missile
Bombs
Plasma Beam
Power Bombs

Location(s)

Phendrana Drifts

Rewards

Spider Ball


The Space Pirates were exposing inanimate objects to Phazon radiation in an attempt to bring them to life as part of a program called Project Titan. [1] One of the Pirates' successes was with Thardus, a large, sentient stone creature. They attempted to tame it and[2] considered placing it on patrol in the Phazon Mines but due to violent behavior resulting in massive casualties, Project Titan was suspended indefinitely.[3]
Samus encounters it in Phendrana Drifts' Quarantine Cave.

Battle

Thardus attacks by throwing large rocks, rolling, and by encasing objects in ice. The chaotic nature of Phazon caused weaknesses in Thardus structural integrity. At first Samus is unable to target Thardus' weak points due to Phazon radation given off; but by using her Thermal Visor she is able target them and damage them until they are visible to her Combat Visor. After Samus destroys the weak points found on various parts of Thardus' body, it will no long be able to hold itself together and will collapse. Samus may obtain the Spider Ball upgrade afterward.
If Samus has obtained the Plasma Beam or Power Bombs before she fights Thardus, she may use them to inflict massive damage in a short amount of time.

Scan Data

Thardus, an animated, sentient creature of stone charged with Phazon radiation. The Phazon radiation given off by Thardus negates auto-targeting systems, preventing lock-on. It may be possible to acquire alternate targets with a different Visor. The chaotic nature of Phazon irradiation leads to instability in its structural integrity. Thardus can encase targets in ice, and its colossal size and strength make it a formidable opponent.


References

  1. "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." —Space Pirate scan data (from Metroid Prime)
  2. "The taming of Thardus continues. Barring unforeseen setbacks, it can be installed on Phazon mine patrol by Lotus Milestone." —Space Pirate scan data (from Metroid Prime)
  3. "Project Titan is suspended indefinitely. Security breaches resulting in massive casualties have occurred. Access is strictly prohibited until further notice." —Space Pirate scan data (from Metroid Prime)