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Elite Nutrient Mix

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Elite Nutrient Mix
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A Phazon Nutrient Vat processing Elite Nutrient Mix

Game(s)

Metroid Prime

Located in

Phazon Mines

Properties

Phazon enriched ration


Elite Nutrient Mix, also called Elite Pirate Ration and Elite Ration Mix, is an ingestible substance used by Space Pirates to sustain their Project Helix specimens. Produced in Phazon Nutrient Vats,[1] this mixture is a combination of Phazon,[2] Deca-Triticale (which was later replaced by Phazon-infused Saturnines),[3] and other undisclosed ingredients.

Rejection of the mix by Elite units was a problem,[4] as was unauthorized usage.[5] Overall expenses were brought down, however, when the deca-triticale was replaced by Saturnines, which were mass-produced for use in the Elite Nutrient Mix.[6]

References[edit source]

  1. "Phazon Nutrient Vat. Elite Pirate ration processing in progress." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
  2. "Increase Phazon portion of Elite Pirate Ration by 18%." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
  3. "Phazon-infused fungal harvesting continues. Replacement of deca-triticale with Phazon-infused fungal matter in Elite Ration Mix has been authorized." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
  4. "Report any signs of ration rejection by Elites at once." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
  5. "Consumption of Elite Nutrient Mix by non-Elite units is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply will result in a 50% ration reduction for a deca-cycle." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
  6. "Infusion of Phazon into local fungi is proceeding. This program has produced a cheap, viable ration for many of our Phazon-enhanced units on Tallon IV. A mass-production program has been authorized." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)