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'''Arachnus''' are armadillo-like creatures found on [[SR388]]. They are capable of attacking by with fireballs and they can also ram their targets.
'''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 more sparingly than most other creatures in SR388. An [[X Parasite|X]] is assumed to have mimicked an Arachnus aboard the [[Biologic Space Laboratories Research Station|B.S.L station]]. They are capable of attacking by with fireballs and they can also ram their targets.


==''Metroid II: Return of Samus''==
==''Metroid II: Return of Samus''==
[[Samus Aran|Samus]] battles an Arachnus on [[SR388]] that was mimicking an [[Item Sphere]] on a [[Chozo Statue]]. After Samus shoots the Sphere, it bouncing around and attempts to hit her. On occasion, it will stop to shoot a fireball. Samus can damage it by dropping [[Morph Ball Bomb|Bombs]] directly into its path, any other attacks it will simply dodge. Once she defeats it, Samus can acquires the [[Spring Ball]].
[[Samus Aran|Samus]] battles an Arachnus on SR388 that was mimicking an [[Item Sphere]] on a [[Chozo Statue]]. After Samus shoots the Sphere, it bouncing around and attempts to hit her. On occasion, it will stop to shoot a fireball. Samus can damage it by dropping [[Morph Ball Bomb|Bombs]] directly into its path, any other attacks it will simply dodge. Once she defeats it, Samus can acquires the [[Spring Ball]].


==''Metroid Fusion''==
==''Metroid Fusion''==
[[File:Arachnus fu.png|left|thumb|Arachnus-X]]
[[File:Arachnus fu.png|left|thumb|Arachnus-X]]
Samus battles an [[X Parasite|X]] mimic on an Arachnus on the [[Main Deck]] of the [[Biologic Space Laboratories Research Station|B.S.L Research Station]]. This Arachnus, due to the nature of the X, is much more menacing and aggressive than the one seen on [[SR388|SR388's]] surface. Most of its 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 chest.
Samus battles an [[X Parasite|X]] mimic on 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 menacing and aggressive than the one seen on SR388's surface. Most of its 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 chest.


Samus is rewarded the [[Morph Ball]] upon absorbing its [[Core-X]]
Samus is rewarded the [[Morph Ball]] upon absorbing its [[Core-X]]
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*The Arachnus boss in both games rewards Samus with a [[Morph Ball]]-related [[upgrade]], the [[Spring Ball]] in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus|Return of Samus]]'' and [[Morph Ball]] in ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''.
*The Arachnus boss in both games rewards Samus with a [[Morph Ball]]-related [[upgrade]], the [[Spring Ball]] in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus|Return of Samus]]'' and [[Morph Ball]] in ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''.
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Arachnus

Arachnus in Metroid Fusion

Game(s)
Attacks
  • Fireballs
  • Ramming
  • Energy Waves (Fusion only)
Weakness(es)
Vulnerable Area(s)

Chest (Fusion only)

Location(s)

Main Deck

Rewards


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 more sparingly than most other creatures in SR388. An X is assumed to have mimicked an Arachnus aboard the B.S.L station. They are capable of attacking by with fireballs and they can also ram their targets.

Metroid II: Return of Samus

Samus battles an Arachnus on SR388 that was mimicking an Item Sphere on a Chozo Statue. After Samus shoots the Sphere, it bouncing around and attempts to hit her. On occasion, it will stop to shoot a fireball. Samus can damage it by dropping Bombs directly into its path, any other attacks it will simply dodge. Once she defeats it, Samus can acquires the Spring Ball.

Metroid Fusion

File:Arachnus fu.png
Arachnus-X

Samus battles an X mimic on 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 menacing and aggressive than the one seen on SR388's surface. Most of its 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 chest.

Samus is rewarded the Morph Ball upon absorbing its Core-X

Manual

Manual Entries
Manual info from Metroid II: Return of Samus
Arachnus: It will roll up its body like an armadillo, then rush at Samus.[1]
Manual info from Metroid Fusion
Arachnus: Native life-form of SR388. They will roll themselves into balls and attack. Dodge and attack with Missiles.[2]


Sprites

Game Arachnus
Core-X
Metroid II: Return of Samus File:Arachnus Sprite m2.png --
Metroid Fusion File:Arachnus fu Sprite.png Arachnus's Core-X

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".[3]
  • 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 Return of Samus and Morph Ball in Metroid Fusion.

References

  1. ↑ "It will roll up its body like an armadillo, then rush at Samus." Metroid II: Return of Samus Instruction Booklet, Pg 27
  2. ↑ "Native life-form of SR388. They will roll themselves into balls and attack. Dodge and attack with missiles." Metroid Fusion Instruction Booklet, Pg 38
  3. ↑ Metroid Fusion OST,


Creatures appearing in Metroid II: Return of Samus
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