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[[Samus Aran|Samus's]] '''Missile Launcher''' is an [[Arm Cannon]] [[upgrade]] that allows Samus to use [[Missile]]s. The Missile Launcher can initially only fire normal missiles, but it can fire several different kinds of Missiles as Samus obtains the appropriate upgrade. In earlier games, simply obtaining the first [[Missile Expansion]] installs the Missile Launcher onto Samus's Arm Cannon. | [[Samus Aran|Samus's]] '''Missile Launcher''' is an [[Arm Cannon]] [[upgrade]] that allows Samus to use [[Missile]]s. The Missile Launcher can initially only fire normal missiles, but it can fire several different kinds of Missiles as Samus obtains the appropriate upgrade. In earlier games, simply obtaining the first [[Missile Expansion]] installs the Missile Launcher onto Samus's Arm Cannon. | ||
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==Usage== | ==Usage== | ||
The Missile Launcher seems to be heavily used by the [[Galactic Federation]]; [[Adam Malkovich]] uploads Missile data onto Samus's [[Power Suit]],<ref name="Manga Missile">{{cite manga|I've uploaded data on the [[Missile]] and [[Morph Ball Bomb|Bomb]] system|[[Adam Malkovich]]|2|14|15}}</ref> former Federation [[Dark Missile Trooper]]s use Missiles, and Missile data seems to appear in many GF locations such as ''[[G.F.S. Olympus]]'' and [[Biologic Space | The Missile Launcher seems to be heavily used by the [[Galactic Federation]]; [[Adam Malkovich]] uploads Missile data onto Samus's [[Power Suit]],<ref name="Manga Missile">{{cite manga|I've uploaded data on the [[Missile]] and [[Morph Ball Bomb|Bomb]] system|[[Adam Malkovich]]|2|14|15}}</ref> former Federation [[Dark Missile Trooper]]s use Missiles, and Missile data seems to appear in many GF locations such as ''[[G.F.S. Olympus]]'' and [[Biologic Space Laboratories Research Station|B.S.L Station's]] [[Main Deck]]. The Missile Launcher system seems to have been created by the [[Chozo]], considering it is a weapon found in [[Zebes]] [[Chozo Statue]]s and [[Chozo Ruins]], though the Galactic Federation seems to have adapted to this Chozo technology and used it extensively themselves. | ||
Technology from the Missile Launchers seems to have been adapted by the Federation for use on ships. In [[Federation Landing Site]], a GF post in [[Bryyo]], [[Samus Aran's Gunship|Samus's gunship]] can be armed with [[Ship Missile]]s. These Missiles were likely used by the Federation as a defensive measure, though Samus uses them mainly to clear large obstructions. | Technology from the Missile Launchers seems to have been adapted by the Federation for use on ships. In [[Federation Landing Site]], a GF post in [[Bryyo]], [[Samus Aran's Gunship|Samus's gunship]] can be armed with [[Ship Missile]]s. These Missiles were likely used by the Federation as a defensive measure, though Samus uses them mainly to clear large obstructions. | ||
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[[SA-X]], creatures that have mimicked Samus Aran's DNA are armed with Super Missiles. The creatures don't hesitate to destroy even the slightest of obstacles, such as a [[Blue Door]], with the very powerful Super Missile blast. They usually don't shoot Samus with it, however, as their [[Ice Beam]] is more effective against her. | [[SA-X]], creatures that have mimicked Samus Aran's DNA are armed with Super Missiles. The creatures don't hesitate to destroy even the slightest of obstacles, such as a [[Blue Door]], with the very powerful Super Missile blast. They usually don't shoot Samus with it, however, as their [[Ice Beam]] is more effective against her. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Main Appearances== | ||
[[File:Missile m1 Screenshot.png|thumb|left|Samus's Missile-ready mode changes her suit's color]] | [[File:Missile m1 Screenshot.png|thumb|left|Samus's Missile-ready mode changes her suit's color]] | ||
===''Metroid''=== | ===''Metroid''=== | ||
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After losing all her weaponry to the [[X Parasite|X]], Samus is unable to use Missiles. She obtains the Missile Launcher, however, from a [[Data Room]], it is the first upgrade she obtains. Missiles are proven to be very vital, as they raise Samus's chance of survival from 10% to 20%, a relatively large jump.<ref>{{cite|You are only at 10% battle capacity. Your chance of survival is extremely low. The Federation needs you alive and on duty, Samus...|Adam Malkovich|[[Metroid Fusion]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite|With Missiles, your chance of survival climbs to 20%...|Adam Malkovich|Metroid Fusion}}</ref> With this Missile Launcher, Samus is able to defeat the [[Core-X]] and obtain any other upgrades they have absorbed. | After losing all her weaponry to the [[X Parasite|X]], Samus is unable to use Missiles. She obtains the Missile Launcher, however, from a [[Data Room]], it is the first upgrade she obtains. Missiles are proven to be very vital, as they raise Samus's chance of survival from 10% to 20%, a relatively large jump.<ref>{{cite|You are only at 10% battle capacity. Your chance of survival is extremely low. The Federation needs you alive and on duty, Samus...|Adam Malkovich|[[Metroid Fusion]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite|With Missiles, your chance of survival climbs to 20%...|Adam Malkovich|Metroid Fusion}}</ref> With this Missile Launcher, Samus is able to defeat the [[Core-X]] and obtain any other upgrades they have absorbed. | ||
[[File:SA-X | [[File:SA-X Super Missile.png|thumb|right|An [[SA-X]] shooting Samus's [[Super Missile]]]] | ||
The SA-X, mimicked versions of Samus, are able to fire Super Missiles. Because they mimicked Samus while she was equipped with her suit at full potential, they now have the Missile Launcher as well as other weapons. | The SA-X, mimicked versions of Samus, are able to fire Super Missiles. Because they mimicked Samus while she was equipped with her suit at full potential, they now have the Missile Launcher as well as other weapons. | ||
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==Other Appearances== | ==Other Appearances== | ||
[[File:Metroid v2 ch16 23.jpg|thumb| | [[File:Metroid v2 ch16 23.jpg|thumb|left|The Missile Launcher defeats Samus's nemesis, [[Ridley]]]] | ||
===''Metroid'' Manga=== | ===''Metroid'' Manga=== | ||
The Missile Launcher appears very briefly in the ''[[Metroid (manga)|Metroid]]'' manga. Adam mentions<ref name="Manga Missile" /> upgrading Samus's Power Suit with Missiles for her mission to stop [[Mother Brain]] on [[Zebes]]. On the planet, Samus doesn't use her Missiles until she fights Ridley. After a shot from her [[ | The Missile Launcher appears very briefly in the ''[[Metroid (manga)|Metroid]]'' manga. Adam mentions<ref name="Manga Missile" /> upgrading Samus's Power Suit with Missiles for her mission to stop [[Mother Brain]] on [[Zebes]]. On the planet, Samus doesn't use her Missiles until she fights Ridley. After a shot from her [[Wave Beam]] and [[Ice Beam]], Samus finishes [[Ridley]] with a direct hit from her Missile. | ||
[[File:Super Missile ssbb Screenshot.jpg|thumb | [[File:Super Missile ssbb Screenshot.jpg|thumb|left|Samus firing a high-powered Super Missile in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]'']] [[File:Samus ssbm.jpg|thumb|right|Samus's Missile Launcher in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]'']] | ||
===''Super Smash Bros. Series''=== | ===''Super Smash Bros. Series''=== | ||
{{main|smashwiki:Missile{{!}}SmashWiki: Missile}} | {{main|smashwiki:Missile{{!}}SmashWiki: Missile}} | ||
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*In ''[[Super Metroid]]'', activating the [[Grapple Beam|Grappling Beam]] makes the [[Arm Cannon]] look identical to the Missile Launcher. | *In ''[[Super Metroid]]'', activating the [[Grapple Beam|Grappling Beam]] makes the [[Arm Cannon]] look identical to the Missile Launcher. | ||
*''[[Metroid Fusion]]'' is the only ''Metroid'' game where the Missile Launcher is the first upgrade obtained. | *''[[Metroid Fusion]]'' is the only ''Metroid'' game where the Missile Launcher is the first upgrade obtained. | ||
*In ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes|Echoes]]'', the Missile Launcher upgrade and [[Missile Expansion]]s use different models. The Missile Expansion appears smaller and bulkier than the Missile Launcher, though both simply look like [[Missile]]s. The Missile Launcher can be | *In ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes|Echoes]]'', the Missile Launcher upgrade and [[Missile Expansion]]s use different models. The Missile Expansion appears smaller and bulkier than the Missile Launcher, though both simply look like [[Missile]]s. The Missile Launcher can be twice, once in a crate in [[GFMC Compound]] and another held by the [[Darkling|Ing-controlled]] [[Dark Missile Trooper]] in [[Hive Chamber A]]. The second Missile Launcher will simply act as a Missile Expansion. | ||
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