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{{Boss-infobox
|image=[[File:Boss bombguardian6.jpg|300px]]
|image=[[File:Bomb Guardian.png|300px]]
|caption= The Alpha Sandigger in its Bomb Guardian form.
|caption=The Alpha Sandigger in its Bomb Guardian form
|games= ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''
|games=''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''
|location= [[Agon Wastes|Agon]] Temple
|location=[[Agon Wastes]]
|attacks= [[Morph Ball Bomb|Bomb]]
|attacks=*Acidic Fluid <small>(Alpha Sandigger)</small>
|weaknesses= [[Power Beam]]<br>[[Charge Beam]]<br>[[Missile]]
*Ramming <small>(Alpha Sandigger)</small>
|rewards= [[Morph Ball Bomb]]
*[[Morph Ball Bomb|Bombs]] <small>(Bomb Guardian)</small>
|weaknesses=*[[Charge Beam]]
*[[Missile]]
|vulnerableareas=*Either head <small>(Alpha Sandigger)</small>
*Tail <small>(Bomb Guardian)</small>
*Head (when stunned) <small>(Bomb Guardian)</small>
|rewards=[[Morph Ball Bomb]]s
|room=[[Agon Temple]]
}}
}}


The '''Alpha Sandigger''' is the dominant of the [[Sandigger]] species of [[Agon Wastes]] and the second boss in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''.
The '''Alpha Sandigger''' is the dominant male of the [[Sandigger]] species of [[Agon Wastes]] and the second boss in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''. Like other Sandiggers, it attacks by ramming and firing acidic fluid. Shortly into the battle, it is possessed by the [[Ing]], and turns into the '''Bomb Guardian'''.


==Alpha Sandigger==
==Battle==
The standard Alpha Sandigger is a large tunneling creature with its eyes as a weak point. It is said to be the leader of a pack of Sandiggers and requires the same strategy to defeat as its smaller relatives.
===Alpha Sandigger===
The Alpha Sandigger attacks in the same manner as a normal Sandigger. Its attacks are more potent than those of normal Sandiggers. A short while after the battle's start, it becomes possessed and the battle with the Bomb Guardian begins.


==Bomb Guardian==
===Bomb Guardian===
Shortly after attacking {{samus}}, the Alpha Sandigger is possessed by the [[Ing]] and transforms into an entirely new creature called the Bomb Guardian. It uses Samus' [[Morph Ball Bomb|Morph Ball Bombs]] that were taken from her in [[Dark Aether]] as a weapon. It is easily defeated by using the [[Charge Beam]] and [[Missile|Missiles]]. When deeated, it bestows Samus with the much-needed Morph Ball Bombs.
Shortly after the Alpha Sandigger attacks [[Samus Aran|Samus]], it is possessed by the Ing that stole Samus's [[Morph Ball Bomb]]s. The Bomb Guardian's second head mutates and gains the ability to drop Bombs. It will crawl around the arena, dropping several bombs out behind its tail, or spraying several bombs in a spreadshot pattern. Its mandibles will not open, preventing Samus from attacking the Bomb Guardian. Its tail is more sensitive however, allowing Samus to temporarily stun the creature with enough damage. During this time, Samus can damage the creature's head, but if she fails to attack it enough, the Bomb Guardian will fire out a large amount of Bombs.
 
==Logbook==
{{logbook
|name=Alpha Sandigger
|entry=This appears to be a Sandigger pack leader, larger and stronger than the normal members of its kind. Target both of its heads to damage it.<ref>{{cite|This appears to be a Sandigger pack leader, larger and stronger than the normal members of its kind. Target both of its heads to damage it.|Logbook|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref>
|game=mp2
|image=[[File:Alpha Sandigger mp2 Logbook 01.png|120px]]
|location=[[Agon Wastes]] - [[Agon Temple]]
|position=top
|onetime=yes
|ref=no
}}
 
{{logbook
|name=Bomb Guardian
|entry=This darkling Sandigger has absorbed the ability to generate Morph Ball Bombs. It can throw Bombs with considerable accuracy, and frequently lays a spread of Bombs in its wake. Its head and tail are the only vulnerable spots on its body. Target them when they are vulnerable to neutralize and terminate this enemy.<ref>{{cite|This darkling Sandigger has absorbed the ability to generate Morph Ball Bombs. It can throw Bombs with considerable accuracy, and frequently lays a spread of Bombs in its wake. Its head and tail are the only vulnerable spots on its body. Target them when they are vulnerable to neutralize and terminate this enemy.|Logbook|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref>
|game=mp2
|location=[[Agon Wastes]] - [[Agon Temple]]
|image=[[File:Bomb Guardian.png|140px]]
|position=bottom
|onetime=yes
|ref=no
}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Alpha Sandigger mp2 Screenshot.jpg|The Alpha Sandigger
file:Bomb Guardian.jpg|The Bomb Guardian
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*It is possible to defeat the Alpha Sandigger before it even gets to its second phase. However, this is very difficult and requires sequence breaking for more missiles to do.
*Unlike the [[Alpha Splinter]], the Alpha Sandigger is possessed after a certain amount of time, instead of after a certain amount of damage taken. This makes the scan for the Alpha Sandigger a matter of priority once the battle starts.
 
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{{Foreignname-header}}
{{Foreignname|Japanese|{{hover|メガサンドワーム|Mega Sando Wāmu}}|Mega Sand Worm}}
{{Foreignname|Japanese|{{hover|ボムガーディアン|Bomu Gādian}}|Bomb Guardian|close}}


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[[Category:Enemies]]
{{MP2 Creatures-nav}}
[[Category:Darklings]]
[[Category:Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Bosses]]
[[Category:Mini-boss]]

Latest revision as of 20:30, 7 April 2013

Alpha Sandigger
Bomb Guardian.png

The Alpha Sandigger in its Bomb Guardian form

Game(s)

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

Attacks
  • Acidic Fluid (Alpha Sandigger)
  • Ramming (Alpha Sandigger)
  • Bombs (Bomb Guardian)
Weakness(es)
Vulnerable Area(s)
  • Either head (Alpha Sandigger)
  • Tail (Bomb Guardian)
  • Head (when stunned) (Bomb Guardian)
Location(s)

Agon Wastes

Room(s)

Agon Temple

Rewards

Morph Ball Bombs


The Alpha Sandigger is the dominant male of the Sandigger species of Agon Wastes and the second boss in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. Like other Sandiggers, it attacks by ramming and firing acidic fluid. Shortly into the battle, it is possessed by the Ing, and turns into the Bomb Guardian.

Battle[edit | edit source]

Alpha Sandigger[edit | edit source]

The Alpha Sandigger attacks in the same manner as a normal Sandigger. Its attacks are more potent than those of normal Sandiggers. A short while after the battle's start, it becomes possessed and the battle with the Bomb Guardian begins.

Bomb Guardian[edit | edit source]

Shortly after the Alpha Sandigger attacks Samus, it is possessed by the Ing that stole Samus's Morph Ball Bombs. The Bomb Guardian's second head mutates and gains the ability to drop Bombs. It will crawl around the arena, dropping several bombs out behind its tail, or spraying several bombs in a spreadshot pattern. Its mandibles will not open, preventing Samus from attacking the Bomb Guardian. Its tail is more sensitive however, allowing Samus to temporarily stun the creature with enough damage. During this time, Samus can damage the creature's head, but if she fails to attack it enough, the Bomb Guardian will fire out a large amount of Bombs.

Logbook[edit | edit source]

Logbook entry from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Alpha Sandigger
First Location: Agon Wastes - Agon Temple Limited Scan
This appears to be a Sandigger pack leader, larger and stronger than the normal members of its kind. Target both of its heads to damage it.[1]
Alpha Sandigger mp2 Logbook 01.png
Logbook entry from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Bomb Guardian
First Location: Agon Wastes - Agon Temple Limited Scan
This darkling Sandigger has absorbed the ability to generate Morph Ball Bombs. It can throw Bombs with considerable accuracy, and frequently lays a spread of Bombs in its wake. Its head and tail are the only vulnerable spots on its body. Target them when they are vulnerable to neutralize and terminate this enemy.[2]
Bomb Guardian.png

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • The Alpha Sandigger

    The Alpha Sandigger

  • The Bomb Guardian

    The Bomb Guardian

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Unlike the Alpha Splinter, the Alpha Sandigger is possessed after a certain amount of time, instead of after a certain amount of damage taken. This makes the scan for the Alpha Sandigger a matter of priority once the battle starts.

References[edit source]

  1. ↑ "This appears to be a Sandigger pack leader, larger and stronger than the normal members of its kind. Target both of its heads to damage it." —Logbook (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
  2. ↑ "This darkling Sandigger has absorbed the ability to generate Morph Ball Bombs. It can throw Bombs with considerable accuracy, and frequently lays a spread of Bombs in its wake. Its head and tail are the only vulnerable spots on its body. Target them when they are vulnerable to neutralize and terminate this enemy." —Logbook (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)


Language Name Meaning
Japanese メガサンドワーム Mega Sand Worm
Japanese ボムガーディアン Bomb Guardian 
Warrior Ing Dark Creatures Dark Shredder
IngSub-GuardiansGuardiansDarklingsOther
Ing · Ing Larva Swarm · Darkling Tentacle · Ingstorm · Inglet · Warrior Ing · Hunter Ing · Emperor Ing · Ingclaw
Bomb Guardian · Jump Guardian · Boost Guardian · Grapple Guardian · Spider Guardian ·
Power Bomb Guardian
Amorbis · Chykka · Quadraxis
Darkling · Dark Trooper · Dark Missile Trooper · Dark Pirate Trooper · Dark Pirate Commando · Dark Preed · Dark Tallon Metroid · Dark Splinter · Dark Alpha Splinter · Dark Grenchler · Dark Phlogus · Dark Blogg · Dark War Wasp · Nightbarb · Dark Shredder · Dark Diligence Drone · Dark Quad · Dark Ingsmasher · Corrupted Sentreye · Ing Webtrap · Webling
Ingsphere Cache · Bladepod · Ingworm · Ingworm Cache · Flying Ing Cache
Quad Creatures from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes    Warrior Ing
AetherDark AetherOffworld
Aether Creatures
Aquatic
Alpha Blogg · Blogg · Bloggling · Hydlings
Ground
Alpha Sandigger · Alpha Splinter · Grenchler · Sandigger · Splinter · Sporb · Brizgee · Green Kralee · Kralee · Krocuss · Lightbringer · Seedburster · Worker Splinter · Pillbug
Flying
Shredder · Shriekbat · Shrieker · Lightflyer · Lumite · Sandbats · War Wasp
Mechanoids
Ingsmasher · Mekenobite · Quad · Watchdrone · Diligence Class Drone · Harmony Class Drone · Mechlops · Octopede · Rezbit · Serenity Class Drone · Caretaker Class Drone · "Growler" Class Turret · "Humility" Class Turret · Luminoth Turret · "Vigilance" Class Turret
Dark Aether Creatures
Darklings
Dark Blogg · Dark Phlogus · Dark Shredder · Dark War Wasp · Nightbarb · Dark Alpha Splinter · Dark Grenchler · Dark Splinter · Corrupted Sentreye · Dark Diligence Drone · Dark Ingsmasher · Dark Quad · Dark Missile Trooper · Dark Pirate Commando · Dark Pirate Trooper · Dark Preed · Dark Tallon Metroid · Dark Trooper
Ing
Darkling Tentacle · Hunter Ing · Ing Larva Swarm · Inglet · Ingstorm · Warrior Ing
Guardians
Bomb Guardian · Boost Guardian · Grapple Guardian · Jump Guardian · Power Bomb Guardian · Spider Guardian · Amorbis · Chykka · Quadraxis · Emperor Ing
Offworld Creatures
Dark Samus · Tallon Metroid · Infant Tallon Metroid · Pirate Aerotrooper · Pirate Commando · Pirate Grenadier · Pirate Trooper · Preed
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