Thermal Visor: Difference between revisions

Some enemies, such as the [[Shriekbat]], cannot be detected with the [[Combat Visor]] until they are prepared to attack; with the Thermal Visor, [[Samus Aran|Samus]], can view them at any time.<ref>{{cite|Territorial ceiling-​dweller.​ Body temperature peaks at 121°​ centigrade.​ ​Shriekbats have high internal temperature,​ making them easy to spot with thermal imaging.​ They roost on cave ceilings while hunting for small prey.​ Fiercely territorial,​ they dive-​bomb anything that wanders near.​|Logbook|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Samus can also use it to view vulnerabilities on enemies such as [[Thardus]] or the heat signatures given off by the [[Elite Pirate|Elite Pirate's]] plasma cannons.<ref>{{cite|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.|Logbook|Metroid Prime}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Unit has extreme thermal signature due to lack of shielding.​ Cannon connected to energy-​siphon systems to augment performance.​ Avoid Beam weapon fire when energy-​siphon unit is active.​|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> The Thermal Visor can also be used to target [[Shadow Pirate|Shadow Pirates]] when they are cloaked and can occasionally see [[Metroid Prime (specimen)|Metroid Prime]] when it becomes invisible.<ref>{{cite|The Shadow Pirates are Pirate forces that are trained and equipped for stealth operations. A select group of Space Pirates have access to sophisticated technology. This gear drains high levels of power, however, forcing them to rely solely on melee weapons in battle. Use enhanced detection gear when fighting these units.|Logbook|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Samus can also use the Thermal Visor to see conduits that have lost their power, used with the [[Wave Beam]] she can recharge these conduits.<ref>{{cite|This door has no power.​ ​A nearby ​power conduit​ must be energized for it to open.​ A blast of electrical energy will energize the conduit.​ The conduit radiates some heat that is invisible in the normal spectrum.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref>