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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.

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.