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Thardus
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Thardus is a large, sentient stone creature composed entirely of Phazon Ore.[1] It was a specimen of the Space Pirates' Project Titan, an animation experiment which consisted of exposing inanimate objects to Phazon radiation in an attempt to bring them to life.[2] They attempted to tame it and considered placing it on patrol in the Phazon Mines,[3] but due to violent behavior, resulting in massive casualties, Project Titan was suspended indefinitely.[4]
Thardus was eventually immobilized in Phendrana Drifts' Quarantine Cave, and the Space Pirates had plans to relocate it;[5] Samus encounters Thardus before these plans were brought to fruition.
Battle
The chaotic nature of Phazon caused weaknesses in Thardus' structural integrity. At first Samus is unable to target Thardus' weak points due to Phazon radiation given off, but by using her Thermal Visor she is able target the high concentrations of radioactivity given off by the Phazon Energy, which binds the stones of its body together, and weaknesses in the casing.[6][7] When the target area has sustained enough damage, weaknesses become 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.
Thardus attacks by throwing large rocks telekinetically, rolling directly into opponents, and by encasing objects in ice.
Once Thardus is destroyed, Samus can obtained the Spider Ball upgrade.
Logbook Entry
Trivia
If Samus has obtained the Plasma Beam or Power Bombs through Sequence Breaking before she fights Thardus, she may use them to inflict massive damage in a short amount of time.
References
- ↑ "Quarantine specimen exhibits highly aggressive behavior. Its body structure, composed of Phazon ore, appears nearly invulnerable. This has rendered our efforts to train and discipline subject useless." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
- ↑ "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)
- ↑ "The taming of Thardus continues. Barring unforeseen setbacks, it can be installed on Phazon mine patrol by Lotus Milestone." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
- ↑ "Project Titan is suspended indefinitely. Security breaches resulting in massive casualties have occurred. Access is strictly prohibited until further notice." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
- ↑ "Project Titan specimen is immobilized in Quarantine Cave. Relocation is recommended due to increased violent activity." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
- ↑ "Phazon ore appears to bind through Phazon energy. Thermal Imaging is required to detect the highest concentration of radioactivity, which serves to bind the stones together." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
- ↑ "Although the armor-like qualities of this shell provide ample protection, Thermal Imaging can be used to detect weak areas in the casing." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
- ↑ "{{{entry}}}" — Logbook entry ([[|Invalid game]])
