Editing Arachnus

{{Enemy-infobox|Arachnus-X
|image=[[File:ARACHNUSX.png]]
|games=[[Metroid Fusion]]
|habitats=[[BSL Research Station Main Deck]]
|speciesmimicked=[[Arachnus]]
|weaknesses=[[Power Beam]]; [[Missiles]]
|rewards=[[Morph Ball]] ability
}}
'''Arachnus-X''' is the first [[:Category:Bosses|boss]] [[Samus Aran|Samus]] encounters aboard the [[BSL Research station]] which orbits [[SR388]], the setting of [[Metroid Fusion]]. It guards the [[Morph Ball]] ability.

It resembles a maroon or purple armadillo with a chitinous green shell. Its mouth is leech-like, and it has three long green claws on each hand and foot.

As is the case with many of the organisms mimicked by the parasite known as [[X]], its appearance and attack methods differ slightly from its [[Arachnus|host species]].

==Manual Description==

''Native life-form of SR388. They will roll themselves into balls and attack. Dodge and attack with missiles.''<ref>{{Cite manual|Native life-form of SR388. They will roll themselves into balls and attack. Dodge and attack with missiles.|Metroid Fusion|38}}</ref> 



==Differences from Host Species==

'''Arachnus-X''' appears to be stockier and thicker set than [[Arachnus]], and its slower movements and inability to jump may be a result of this new build. It is also more vulnerable to attack than its predecessor; while Arachnus could not be harmed by anything but [[Morph Ball Bombs|bombs]], Arachnus-X is weak to both the [[Power Beam]] and [[Missiles]] (though this may be due to pragmatic gameplay reasons, as neither the [[Morph Ball]] or [[Morph Ball Bombs|bombs]] have been obtained by this portion of the game).

Enhancements over Arachnus include an improved Fire Spit, which now ignites a trail of fire on the floor as opposed to being a simple projectile weapon, and a new attack resembling a "sonic boom" ''(see below)''.

It is unknown whether changes in color between Arachnus-X and Arachnus are intended, as Arachnus' [[Metroid II|only other appearance]] is in black and white. If Metroid II is played on a Super Gameboy then Arachnus appears a similar purple and green color; if official art is to be taken as canon over the recolored Gameboy game, however, then Arachnus-X's purple and green color scheme is a new feature as a result of the [[X]].

==The Battle==
===Attacks===

'''Slash''': A standard melee attack which requires no special skill to dodge. The movement is [[File:SONICBOOM.png|right|thumb|200px|Arachnus-X using its Sonic Boom, while Samus jumps to dodge.]]somewhat similar to the Sonic Boom, and this may catch the player out if unfamiliar with the animations.

'''Rolling Charge''': Inherited from its host species, Arachnus-X is able to curl itself into a ball, and hurtle towards Samus. It is easily avoided by jumping over as it approaches. Upon exiting ball-form, it will often quickly follow with a slash or Sonic Boom. It is theorized that this attack is the reason why its [[Core-X]] is able to restore Samus' [[Morph Ball]] ability.

'''Fire Wave''': An upgraded Fire Spit, Arachnus-X will shoot a fiery ball from its mouth in an arc towards the ground, where it will cover half the floor of the room in flames. It is recommended that Samus [[Power Grip|clings]] to the notches in the arena walls to avoid being damaged by the flames, though it is possible to jump over them if timed well.

'''Sonic Boom''': A new attack for the Arachnus species, Arachnus-X slams the ground with its claws causing a blue shock-wave to shoot along the floor. In itself this is easy to dodge by jumping, but a Rolling Charge may follow requiring Samus to execute two very well timed jumps in a row to avoid being caught in the wake of either attack.

===Defences===

Arachnus-X has a very tough green shell which is inpenetrable by any of Samus' attacks. When facing away from Samus or in ball-form, therefore, it is invulnerable to attack.

===Weaknesses===

When its purple underside faces Samus, Arachnus-X is vulnerable to projectile fire of any kind, though with the relative weakness of the [[Power Beam]] in the early stage of the game, [[Missiles]] are the weapon of choice for the most effective defeat.

===Core-X===

Being a [[:Category:Bosses|boss creature]], Arachnus-X reveals, upon defeat, a [[Core-X]]. As the ability guarded is not a [[Power Beam|beam upgrade]], the Core-X revealed will attempt only to ram Samus, having no projectile attacks. It is, however, only able to be damaged by [[Missiles]] or the [[Charge Beam]].

==Trivia==

*Arachnus-X was seen in the first trailer for Metroid Fusion, and was amongst the first enemies to be revealed from the game pre-release.
*In the official soundtrack of Metroid Fusion, Arachnus-X's battle theme is referred to as ''VS. Mulcalah''. It is unknown why the name "Mulcalah" is used in this instance when all other media refers to the creature as "Arachnus-X".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://musicbrainz.org/show/release/?releaseid=150460 |title=Metroid Fusion OST |publisher=MusicBrainz |accessdate=2010-02-09 }}</ref>
*A remix of Arachnus-X's theme is used in [[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]] during the boss battle with the [[Berserker Lord]]. Both bosses are the first in their respective games.
*It is theorized that Arachnus-X's ability to roll into a ball is the reason for its Core-X holding the key to Samus' Morph Ball ability. This theme can be seen in several other bosses in [[Metroid Fusion]]; the boss having a variant of the ability to be recovered ''(this is comparable to the similar convention in [[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]], in which [[Ing]] have possessed Samus' abilities and use them against her)''. 

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+{{Enemy-infobox|Arachnus-X
-|image=[[File:Arachnus mf Artwork.png|A very menacing Arachnus]]
+|image=[[File:ARACHNUSX.png]]
-|caption=A menacing Arachnus from ''[[Metroid Fusion|Fusion]]''
+|games=[[Metroid Fusion]]
-|games=*''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]''
+|habitats=[[BSL Research Station Main Deck]]
-*''[[Metroid Fusion]]''
+|speciesmimicked=[[Arachnus]]
-|attacks=*Fireballs
+|weaknesses=[[Power Beam]]; [[Missiles]]
-*Ramming
+|rewards=[[Morph Ball]] ability
-*Energy Waves <small>(''Fusion'' only)</small>
-|weaknesses=*[[Morph Ball Bomb|Bombs]] <small>(''Metroid II'' only)</small>
-*[[Missile]]s <small>(''Fusion'' only)</small>
-|vulnerableareas=Chest <small>(''Fusion'' only)</small>
-|location=[[Main Deck]]
-|rewards=*[[Spring Ball]]<small> (''Metroid II'')</small>
-*[[Morph Ball]]<small> (''Fusion'')</small>
 }}
+'''Arachnus-X''' is the first [[:Category:Bosses|boss]] [[Samus Aran|Samus]] encounters aboard the [[BSL Research station]] which orbits [[SR388]], the setting of [[Metroid Fusion]]. It guards the [[Morph Ball]] ability.
-'''Arachnus''' are armadillo-like creatures found on [[SR388]]. They appear on SR388 in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'' and appear in a mimicked form in ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''. Arachnus appear much less often than most other creatures on SR388. An [[X Parasite]] mimics an Arachnus aboard the [[Biologic Space Labs Research Station|B.S.L research station]]. They are capable of attacking by with fireballs and they can also ram their targets.
+It resembles a maroon or purple armadillo with a chitinous green shell. Its mouth is leech-like, and it has three long green claws on each hand and foot.
-==Appearances==
+As is the case with many of the organisms mimicked by the parasite known as [[X]], its appearance and attack methods differ slightly from its [[Arachnus|host species]].
-===''Metroid II: Return of Samus''===
-[[File:Arachnus m2 Artwork.gif|thumb|left|Arachnus from ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus|Return of Samus]]'']]
-In ''Metroid II'', [[Samus Aran|Samus]] battles an Arachnus on SR388 that was previously mimicking an [[Item Sphere]] on a [[Chozo Statue]]. After Samus shoots the Sphere, it starts bouncing around and attempts to hit her. On occasion, it will stop to shoot a fireball. Samus can only damage it by dropping [[Morph Ball Bomb]]s directly into its path, as any other attacks it will simply dodge. Once she defeats it, Samus acquires the [[Spring Ball]].
-{{clear|left}}
+==Manual Description==
-===''Metroid Fusion''===
-[[File:Arachnus mf Screenshot 1.jpg|left|thumb|Arachnus-X attacking [[Samus Aran|Samus]]]]
-In ''Fusion'', Samus battles an X mimic of an Arachnus on the [[Main Deck]] of the B.S.L Research Station. This Arachnus, due to the nature of the X, is much more aggressive than the one seen on SR388's surface. Its basic fighting abilities are similar to the one Samus fought on SR388, but the X mimic has a variety of other abilities. From its claws, it can unleash a large wave of energy, and its fireballs detonate on the ground, creating a wave of flame in its wake. Samus can defeat it by firing at its exposed chest, but its shelled back is invulnerable.
-Samus is rewarded with the [[Morph Ball]] upon absorbing its [[Core-X]]. Arachnus displays the abilities of the Morph Ball by rolling around in its shell to attack Samus during the battle.
+''Native life-form of SR388. They will roll themselves into balls and attack. Dodge and attack with missiles.''<ref>{{Cite manual|Native life-form of SR388. They will roll themselves into balls and attack. Dodge and attack with missiles.|Metroid Fusion|38}}</ref>
-{{clear|left}}
-===''Metroid: Samus Returns''===
-{{sectstub}}
-[[File:Samus firing missile at Arachnus msr screenshot.png|left|thumb|Samus attacking Arachnus with a missile]]
-Arachnus returns in ''Metroid II''{{'}}s remake, ''Samus Returns''. Like ''Fusion'', he is vulnerable to missiles hitting his front.
-{{clear|left}}
-==Manual==
+==Differences from Host Species==
-{{Manual
-|name=Arachnus
+'''Arachnus-X''' appears to be stockier and thicker set than [[Arachnus]], and its slower movements and inability to jump may be a result of this new build. It is also more vulnerable to attack than its predecessor; while Arachnus could not be harmed by anything but [[Morph Ball Bombs|bombs]], Arachnus-X is weak to both the [[Power Beam]] and [[Missiles]] (though this may be due to pragmatic gameplay reasons, as neither the [[Morph Ball]] or [[Morph Ball Bombs|bombs]] have been obtained by this portion of the game).
-|game=m2
-|entry=It will roll up its body like an armadillo, then rush at Samus.<ref>{{Cite manual|It will roll up its body like an armadillo, then rush at Samus.|Metroid II: Return of Samus|27}}</ref>
+Enhancements over Arachnus include an improved Fire Spit, which now ignites a trail of fire on the floor as opposed to being a simple projectile weapon, and a new attack resembling a "sonic boom" ''(see below)''.
-|order=top
-|image=[[File:Arachnus m2 Manual Image.jpg|Arachnus]]
+It is unknown whether changes in color between Arachnus-X and Arachnus are intended, as Arachnus' [[Metroid II|only other appearance]] is in black and white. If Metroid II is played on a Super Gameboy then Arachnus appears a similar purple and green color; if official art is to be taken as canon over the recolored Gameboy game, however, then Arachnus-X's purple and green color scheme is a new feature as a result of the [[X]].
-}}
-{{Manual
+==The Battle==
-|name=Arachnus
+===Attacks===
-|game=fu
-|entry=Native life-form of SR388. They will roll themselves into balls and attack. Dodge and attack with Missiles.<ref>{{Cite manual|Native life-form of SR388. They will roll themselves into balls and attack. Dodge and attack with missiles.|Metroid Fusion|38}}</ref>
+'''Slash''': A standard melee attack which requires no special skill to dodge. The movement is [[File:SONICBOOM.png|right|thumb|200px|Arachnus-X using its Sonic Boom, while Samus jumps to dodge.]]somewhat similar to the Sonic Boom, and this may catch the player out if unfamiliar with the animations.
-|order=bottom
-|image=[[File:Arachnus mf Manual Image.jpg|Arachnus]]
+'''Rolling Charge''': Inherited from its host species, Arachnus-X is able to curl itself into a ball, and hurtle towards Samus. It is easily avoided by jumping over as it approaches. Upon exiting ball-form, it will often quickly follow with a slash or Sonic Boom. It is theorized that this attack is the reason why its [[Core-X]] is able to restore Samus' [[Morph Ball]] ability.
-}}
+'''Fire Wave''': An upgraded Fire Spit, Arachnus-X will shoot a fiery ball from its mouth in an arc towards the ground, where it will cover half the floor of the room in flames. It is recommended that Samus [[Power Grip|clings]] to the notches in the arena walls to avoid being damaged by the flames, though it is possible to jump over them if timed well.
+'''Sonic Boom''': A new attack for the Arachnus species, Arachnus-X slams the ground with its claws causing a blue shock-wave to shoot along the floor. In itself this is easy to dodge by jumping, but a Rolling Charge may follow requiring Samus to execute two very well timed jumps in a row to avoid being caught in the wake of either attack.
+===Defences===
+Arachnus-X has a very tough green shell which is inpenetrable by any of Samus' attacks. When facing away from Samus or in ball-form, therefore, it is invulnerable to attack.
+===Weaknesses===
+When its purple underside faces Samus, Arachnus-X is vulnerable to projectile fire of any kind, though with the relative weakness of the [[Power Beam]] in the early stage of the game, [[Missiles]] are the weapon of choice for the most effective defeat.
+===Core-X===
+Being a [[:Category:Bosses|boss creature]], Arachnus-X reveals, upon defeat, a [[Core-X]]. As the ability guarded is not a [[Power Beam|beam upgrade]], the Core-X revealed will attempt only to ram Samus, having no projectile attacks. It is, however, only able to be damaged by [[Missiles]] or the [[Charge Beam]].
-{{clear|left}}
-==Sprites==
-{{sprite table
-|m2=[[File:Arachnus m2 Sprite.png|Arachnus in Metroid II: Return of Samus]]
-|mf=[[File:Arachnus mf Sprite.png|Arachnus in Metroid Fusion]]
-|header2=Core-X
-|m2 2=--
-|mf 2=[[File:Arachnus Core-X Sprite.png|Arachnus's Core-X]]
-|bottomright=mf 2
-}}
-{{clear|right}}
 ==Trivia==
-[[File:Arachnus mf Screenshot 2.jpg|thumb|right|A beta image of ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'', showing some unused imagery]]
-*Arachnus-X was seen in the first trailer for ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'', and was amongst the first enemies to be revealed from the game pre-release.
-*There is a beta image of Arachnus from ''Fusion'' showing it scream into the air, a function that was removed before the game's release. The image also shows other unused features, such as the color palette for the scene and Samus's health bar.
-*A remix of Arachnus-X's theme is used in ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'' during the boss battle with the [[Berserker Lord]]. Both bosses are the first in their respective games.
-*The Arachnus boss in both games rewards Samus with a [[Morph Ball]]-related [[upgrade]]: the [[Spring Ball]] in ''Metroid II'', and the [[Morph Ball]] in ''Fusion''.
-*In the later Japanese version of ''Fusion'' (and likely ''II'' as well), this creature is known as the "Marukara" (マルカラ), which carried over to the ''Metroid Prime & Fusion Original Soundtracks''.
-{{clear|right}}
-==Gallery==
+*Arachnus-X was seen in the first trailer for Metroid Fusion, and was amongst the first enemies to be revealed from the game pre-release.
-===Video===
+*In the official soundtrack of Metroid Fusion, Arachnus-X's battle theme is referred to as ''VS. Mulcalah''. It is unknown why the name "Mulcalah" is used in this instance when all other media refers to the creature as "Arachnus-X".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://musicbrainz.org/show/release/?releaseid=150460 |title=Metroid Fusion OST |publisher=MusicBrainz |accessdate=2010-02-09 }}</ref>
-{{YouTube|amyq4FPl3XI|300|left|The Arachnus boss battle in ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''}}
+*A remix of Arachnus-X's theme is used in [[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]] during the boss battle with the [[Berserker Lord]]. Both bosses are the first in their respective games.
-{{clear}}
+*It is theorized that Arachnus-X's ability to roll into a ball is the reason for its Core-X holding the key to Samus' Morph Ball ability. This theme can be seen in several other bosses in [[Metroid Fusion]]; the boss having a variant of the ability to be recovered ''(this is comparable to the similar convention in [[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]], in which [[Ing]] have possessed Samus' abilities and use them against her)''.
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