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{{quote|Mother is the greatest being in existence and does everything perfectly.<ref>{{cite manga|Mother is the greatest being in existence and does everything perfectly.|[[Gray Voice]]|1|7|8}}</ref>|[[Gray Voice]]}} | {{quote|Mother is the greatest being in existence and does everything perfectly.<ref>{{cite manga|Mother is the greatest being in existence and does everything perfectly.|[[Gray Voice]]|1|7|8}}</ref>|[[Gray Voice]]}} | ||
'''Mother Brain''' (occasionally referred to as '''Mother''') is a recurring character in the ''[[Metroid (series)|Metroid series]]''. It<ref name="It" /> is featured in ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'', ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'', ''[[Super Metroid]]'' and ''[[Metroid: Other M]]'' and most importantly in the [[Metroid (manga)|''Metroid'']] manga.<ref name="Purpose">{{cite manga| | '''Mother Brain''' (occasionally referred to as '''Mother''') is a recurring character in the ''[[Metroid (series)|Metroid series]]''. It<ref name="It" /> is featured in ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'', ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'', ''[[Super Metroid]]'' and ''[[Metroid: Other M]]'' and most importantly in the [[Metroid (manga)|''Metroid'']] manga.<ref name="Purpose">{{cite manga|The Chozo saw the need to accelerate their plan to link the galaxy into one unified society, and decided to consolidate their data with that of the Federation. And so I was born|Mother Brain|1|7|8}}</ref> According to Metroid director and co-creator [[Yoshio Sakamoto]] Mother Brain was an indispensable artificial intelligence that served as the center of the advanced Chozo civilization. However, as an extremely superior standalone intelligence, it sprouted dangerous thoughts eventually going berserk.<ref name="Sakamoto1" >[http://www.metroid-database.com/features/faq.php Sakamoto interview translation - Page 1 - Metroid Database]</ref> When the [[Space Pirate]]s later took over [[Zebes]], where the Chozo kept Mother Brain, it became the leader of the entire Space Pirate organization, using its telepathic abilities. Mother Brain is responsible for the spread of [[Metroid (species)|Metroids]]. | ||
When the [[Space Pirate]]s later took over [[Zebes]], where the Chozo kept Mother Brain, it became the leader of the entire Space Pirate organization, using its telepathic abilities. Mother Brain is responsible for the spread of [[Metroid (species)|Metroids]]. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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When the Chozo first reveal an infant [[Samus Aran|Samus]] to Mother Brain, it assesses that her human body will not be able to withstand the harsh environment of Zebes for more than a few days,<ref>{{Cite manga|As expected, this weak creature is incapable of living in Zebes' harsh environment. I do not expect her to last more than a few days...|Mother Brain|1|2|5}}</ref> and so the Chozo infuse Samus with their DNA.<ref>{{cite manga|And so, to increase my body's ability to adapt to this dangerous world, the Chozo integrated their DNA into mine.|Samus Aran|1|2|6}}</ref> Later, Mother Brain modified the Chozo battlesuit technology to create Samus's [[Power Suit]].<ref>{{cite manga|And I, to support the Chozo's marital strength, made the Power Suit. In other words, I gave birth to you!|Mother Brain|1|7|12}}</ref> | When the Chozo first reveal an infant [[Samus Aran|Samus]] to Mother Brain, it assesses that her human body will not be able to withstand the harsh environment of Zebes for more than a few days,<ref>{{Cite manga|As expected, this weak creature is incapable of living in Zebes' harsh environment. I do not expect her to last more than a few days...|Mother Brain|1|2|5}}</ref> and so the Chozo infuse Samus with their DNA.<ref>{{cite manga|And so, to increase my body's ability to adapt to this dangerous world, the Chozo integrated their DNA into mine.|Samus Aran|1|2|6}}</ref> Later, Mother Brain modified the Chozo battlesuit technology to create Samus's [[Power Suit]].<ref>{{cite manga|And I, to support the Chozo's marital strength, made the Power Suit. In other words, I gave birth to you!|Mother Brain|1|7|12}}</ref> | ||
[[File: | [[File:Mother Brain Manga.png|right|170px|Mother Brain attempts to recruit Samus to her army of Pirates]] | ||
Mother Brain was also involved in overseeing the development of the [[Metroid (species)|Metroid]]s, created to defeat the [[X Parasite|X infestation]] threatening the galaxy. It regularly gave the Chozo reports concerning the progress of the X extermination on [[SR388]].<ref>{{cite manga|Please give the [[SR388|SR-388]] report as usual, Mother Brain.|Old Bird|1|2|16}}</ref> Upon revealing the completed Metroids to other Chozo, however, [[Space Pirate]]s attacked Zebes and subsequently expelled the Chozo from the planet. Mother Brain assumed control of the Space Pirates, who it realized were genetically predisposed to following the orders of a powerful leader.<ref>{{cite manga|Please relax. We are currently switching to a satisfactory cooperative relationship with the Space Pirates. In other words, they are under our control.|Mother Brain|1|7|3}}</ref><ref>{{cite|The feared and mysterious Space Pirates. In truth they are a subordinate species that naturally follows the orders of a strong master. It is just like how worker bees follow the queen bee, their hierarchical programming is decided at the genetic level.|Mother Brain|1|7|5}}</ref> | Mother Brain was also involved in overseeing the development of the [[Metroid (species)|Metroid]]s, created to defeat the [[X Parasite|X infestation]] threatening the galaxy. It regularly gave the Chozo reports concerning the progress of the X extermination on [[SR388]].<ref>{{cite manga|Please give the [[SR388|SR-388]] report as usual, Mother Brain.|Old Bird|1|2|16}}</ref> Upon revealing the completed Metroids to other Chozo, however, [[Space Pirate]]s attacked Zebes and subsequently expelled the Chozo from the planet. Mother Brain assumed control of the Space Pirates, who it realized were genetically predisposed to following the orders of a powerful leader.<ref>{{cite manga|Please relax. We are currently switching to a satisfactory cooperative relationship with the Space Pirates. In other words, they are under our control.|Mother Brain|1|7|3}}</ref><ref>{{cite|The feared and mysterious Space Pirates. In truth they are a subordinate species that naturally follows the orders of a strong master. It is just like how worker bees follow the queen bee, their hierarchical programming is decided at the genetic level.|Mother Brain|1|7|5}}</ref> | ||
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===''Metroid''=== | ===''Metroid''=== | ||
In ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' and its remake, Mother Brain is the main antagonist of the game. It is located in [[Tourian]], and controls all Space Pirate actions on the planet, including [[Kraid]] and [[Ridley]]. Mother Brain's room is protected by turrets and [[Rinka]]s. [[Samus Aran|Samus]] makes her way into Tourian, and manages to destroy Mother Brain, activating a time bomb which destroys the facility. Mother Brain is protected by a glass made of | In ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' and its remake, Mother Brain is the main antagonist of the game. It is located in [[Tourian]], and controls all Space Pirate actions on the planet, including [[Kraid]] and [[Ridley]]. Mother Brain's room is protected by turrets and [[Rinka]]s. [[Samus Aran|Samus]] makes her way into Tourian, and manages to destroy Mother Brain, activating a time bomb which destroys the facility. Mother Brain is protected by a glass made of Zebetite that is very resistant to Samus's Power Beam.<ref name="Zebetite">{{cite manga|My, my, what's wrong? This shield is made by molecule transference of [[Zebetite]]. It uses the same system that governs [[Zebes|the planet's]] shield. You should know [[Power Beam|your weapon]] is useless here. What are you so worked up about?|Mother Brain|1|7|18}}</ref> Samus, however, can break it by using [[Missile]]s. Once it breaks, Samus can attack Mother Brain freely until it is destroyed. | ||
===''Metroid: Zero Mission''=== | ===''Metroid: Zero Mission''=== | ||
Mother Brain's ''Zero Mission'' appearance is identical to her appearance in ''Metroid''. The room is still full with turrets and | Mother Brain's ''Zero Mission'' appearance is identical to her appearance in ''Metroid''. The room is still full with turrets and Rinka and there is still a classic setup with Mother Brain at the left of the room in her Zebetite shield. Samus can now break the shield with Missiles or [[Super Missile]]s. There is additionally a lot of lava around the floor and a much larger area around. There are three platforms which Samus can use to stand on and attack Mother Brain from. Once Mother Brain is destroyed, Samus must escape to her [[Samus Aran's Gunship|gunship]] in time. Unlike ''Metroid'', Samus can return to Mother Brain's chamber after receiving the [[Legendary Power Suit]]. Even with Samus's Gravity Suit, the strongest suit available in the game, Samus still receives damage if she touches residual acid left behind in Mother Brain's chamber. The only reason to return to Tourian after acquiring the Legendary Power Suit is to find a couple of additional [[Suit Expansion]]s. | ||
===''Super Metroid''=== | ===''Super Metroid''=== | ||
In ''Super Metroid'', Mother Brain takes all the roles of the previous game, but Mother Brain transforms after her initial defeat in her Zebetite tank. She takes on the form of a highly powerful bipedal being. She also possesses the [[Hyper Beam (Mother Brain)|Hyper Beam]]. It is actually impossible for [[Samus Aran|Samus]] to defeat Mother Brain; only the appearance of the [[Metroid Hatchling|infant Metroid]] allows Samus to complete the boss fight. | |||
In ''Super Metroid'', Mother Brain | |||
It is actually impossible for [[Samus Aran|Samus]] to defeat Mother Brain; only the appearance of the [[Metroid Hatchling|infant Metroid]] allows Samus to | |||
===''Metroid: Other M''=== | ===''Metroid: Other M''=== | ||
Mother Brain appears in one of Samus's many flashbacks. In this specific flashback, Samus is reliving her climactic encounter with Mother on her second mission to Zebes. The Metroid Hatchling heals Samus and then is destroyed by a Hyper Beam above her head. During the events of ''Other M'', Galactic Federation scientists develop a program based on Mother's artificial intelligence and create an android known as [[MB]]. MB develops Mother's consciousness and becomes violent, stirring the creatures aboard the [[Bottle Ship]] into a frenzy, which forces [[Madeline Bergman]] to send out the distress signal that leads Samus to the facility, a much different version of events than is told by MB, who assumes Bergman's identity upon meeting Samus. MB is eventually killed through the combined efforts of Bergman and Galactic Federation troops. | |||
Mother Brain appears in one of Samus's many flashbacks. In this specific flashback, Samus is reliving her climactic encounter with Mother on her second mission to Zebes. The Metroid Hatchling heals Samus and then is destroyed by a Hyper Beam above her head. | |||
During the events of ''Other M'', Galactic Federation scientists develop a program based on Mother's artificial intelligence and create an android known as [[MB]]. MB develops Mother's consciousness and becomes violent, stirring the creatures aboard the [[Bottle Ship]] into a frenzy, which forces [[Madeline Bergman]] to send out the distress signal that leads Samus to the facility, a much different version of events than is told by MB, who assumes Bergman's identity upon meeting Samus. MB is eventually killed through the combined efforts of Bergman and Galactic Federation troops. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Mother Brain m1 Artwork.png|''Metroid'' artwork | File:Mother Brain m1 Artwork.png|''Metroid'' artwork | ||
File: | File:Mother Brain zm Artwork.jpg|''Zero Mission'' artwork | ||
File:Metroid Manga Ending.jpg|The ending slide of the ''[[Metroid (manga)|Metroid]]'' manga | File:Metroid Manga Ending.jpg|The ending slide of the ''[[Metroid (manga)|Metroid]]'' manga | ||
File:Mother Brain m1 Screenshot.png|Appearance in ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' | File:Mother Brain m1 Screenshot.png|Appearance in ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' | ||
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File:Mother Brain zm Screenshot 3.jpg|Mother's [[Zebetite]] shield and mechanical attachments | File:Mother Brain zm Screenshot 3.jpg|Mother's [[Zebetite]] shield and mechanical attachments | ||
File:Motherbrain.jpg|Mother Brain's initial appearance in ''[[Super Metroid]]'' | File:Motherbrain.jpg|Mother Brain's initial appearance in ''[[Super Metroid]]'' | ||
File:Mother Brain Bipedal.png|Mother Brain's bipedal form in ''[[Super Metroid]]'' | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{Foreignname|Japanese|{{hover|マザーブレイン|Mazā Burein}}|Mother Brain}} | {{Foreignname|Japanese|{{hover|マザーブレイン|Mazā Burein}}|Mother Brain}} |