Editing Beam

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'''Beams''' are a type of weapon that [[Samus Aran]] can discharge using her [[Arm Cannon]]. The default beam that is used in the start of most Metroid games is the [[Power Beam]], and it can be upgraded via collecting beam upgrades. They can be stacked or have a menu to choose from. Some beams can be enhanced by obtaining [[Charge Combo]]s, which can eliminate groups of enemies quicker, but at the cost of various [[missile]]s.
==Types of Beams==
*''Annihilator Beam''
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The '''Annihilator Beam''' is a [[Luminoth]] weapon found on [[Dark Aether]] in [[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]. It is a weapon fires dark and light energy by combing them together. It attacks enemies of both dimensions in equal damage but is less effective than the dark and light beam on attacking opposite dimensions. It's charge combo is the [[Sonic Boom]].
*''Battlehammer''
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The '''Battlehammer''' is the weapon of choice of bounty hunter [[Weavel]] in [[Metroid Prime Hunters]]. It fires green projectiles that arc downward once shot, and they cause a small explosion on impact. It it uses [[Universal Ammo]].
*''Charge Beam''
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The '''Charge Beam''' is a function that appears in nearly all of the games. It allows [[Samus]]'s [[Arm Cannon]] to charge and to combine with various weapons to increase damage and give special effects. It can also preform [[Charge Combos]].
*''Dark Beam''
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The '''Dark Beam''' is a [[Luminoth]] weapon found on [[Aether]]. It fires dark energy and is effective against enemies found in the light dimensions. It can be compared to the Ice beam because of its freezing effects. Its charge combo is the [[Darkburst]].
*''Diffusion Beam''
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The '''Diffusion Beam''' is a beam that when charged, bursts into a wide area on contact. This allows [[Samus]] to hit multiple enemies at once. 
*''Hyper Beam'' (Mother Brain)
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The '''Hyper Beam''' is a beam obtained at the end of [[Super Metroid]] in the final battle. It can destroy any enemies in one shot and break walls and blocks.
*''Ice Beam''
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The '''Ice Beam''' is a beam that appears in many Metroid games. It allows Samus to freeze enemies thus allowing her to kill them easier or use them as platforms . Its charge combo in [[Metroid Prime]] is the [[Ice Spreader]]
*''Imperialist''
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The '''Imperialist''' is the weapon of choice of bounty hunter, [[Trace]] in Metroid Prime Hunters. It's a long-range quantum cascade laser with precision targeting used for sniping. It fires slowly and deals massive damage and uses Universal Ammo. It cannot be charged.
*''Judicator''
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The '''Judicator''' is the weapon of choice of bounty hunter Noxus in Metroid Prime Hunters. It uses plasma at sub-zero temperatures to fire ice attacks. It can be compared to the Ice beam. It uses Universal Ammo
*''Light Beam''
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The '''Light Beam''' is a Luminoth weapon found on [[Dark Aether]] in [[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]. It fires light energy and is effective against enemies of the dark dimension. It can be compared to the plasma because of its fire properties. Its charge combo is the [[Sunburst]]
*''Long Beam''
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The '''Long Beam''' is a beam upgrade that allows Samus's weapons to reach much farther. It appears in [[Metroid]] and [[Metroid Zero Mission]]. In every other game it appears by default.
*''Magmaul''
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The '''Magmaul''' is the weapon of choice of [[Spire]] in Metroid Prime Hunters. It produces a grenade of magma and launches it out, detonating three seconds later with very forceful power. Unlike most standard weapons, the Magmaul's projectiles bounce off of walls and obstacles. It can be compared to the Plasma beam. It uses Universal Ammo.
*''Nova Beam''
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The '''Nova Beam''' is a beam found in [[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]. It fires a green high frequency blast of energy that can phase through objects, namely [[Phazite]]. Combined with the X-ray visor it can one hit kill some enemies.
*''Omega Cannon''
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The '''Omega Cannon''' is a beam featured in Metroid Prime Hunters. It uses gamma radiation. It deals massive damage and it kills any character instantly. It is also a one-shot weapon in multiplayer, requiring the player to reacquire it.
*''Hyper Beam (Phazon)''
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The '''Hyper Beam''' also known as the '''Phazon Beam''' is a weapon that appears in [[Metroid Prime]] and [[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]. It uses Phazon as ammo and deals heavy amounts of damage. In Metroid Prime 3: Corruption it appears as a major element of the game called [[Hypermode]].   
*''Plasma Beam (2D)''
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The '''Plasma Beam''' is a beam  featured in the 2D Metroid games. It is often the most powerful beam in the game. It can also pass through enemies.
*''Plasma Beam (Prime)''
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The '''Plasma Beam''' is a beam featured in [[Metroid Prime]] and [[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]. It fires high temperature by creating super heating plasma. It can set enemies on fire. In ''Corruption'' it can be used to weld items. Its Charge Combo is the [[Flamethrower]]
*''Power Beam''
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The '''Power Beam''' also called the Normal Beam is the default beam that appears in every game. It is the basic weapon of [[Samus Aran]] that can be upgraded with other beam weapons. It's often paired with the Charge Beam and Long Beam.
*''Shock Coil''
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The '''Shock Coil''' is the weapon of choice of [[Sylux]] in Metroid Prime Hunters.It is a thin, blue beam of electricity that is only effective at close range. Once it's is locked on for a short time the damage dealt is increased. It was stolen from the Galactic Federation. It uses the Universal Ammo, and is the only weapon that can destroy the Blue Force Fields located in the Archives.
*''Spazer Beam''
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The '''Spazer Beam''' is a beam upgrade for the Power Beam that appears in [[Super Metroid]] and [[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]. It fires a three way beam.
*''Volt Driver''
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The '''Volt Driver''' is the weapon of choice of Kanden in Metroid Prime Hunters. It fires large, yellow energy spheres straight ahead when charged. The attack is slow, but deals more damage compared to other weapons.This weapon uses the Universal Ammo, and is the only weapon capable of bringing down a Yellow Force Field.
*''Wide Beam''
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The '''Wide Beam''' is a beam upgrade that appears in [[Metroid Fusion]] It increases the width of the beam to almost three times the size of Samus height. It also increases damage.
*''Wave Beam''
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The '''Wave Beam''' is a beam upgrade that allows the beam to pass through walls. It also makes the beam move up and down.
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