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{{Enemy-infobox|'''Arachnus-X'''
{{Boss-infobox
|image=[[File:ARACHNUSX.png]]
|image=[[File:Arachnus mf Artwork.png|A very menacing Arachnus]]
|games=''[[Metroid Fusion]]''
|caption=A menacing Arachnus from ''[[Metroid Fusion|Fusion]]''
|habitats=B.S.L. Research Station's [[Main Deck]]
|games=*''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]''
|speciesmimicked=[[Arachnus]]
*''[[Metroid Fusion]]''
|weaknesses=[[Power Beam]]; [[Missile]]s
|attacks=*Fireballs
|rewards=[[Morph Ball]] ability
*Ramming
|caption=Arachnus-X artwork from ''Metroid Fusion''
*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 [[Biologic Space Laboratories Research Station|B.S.L 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.
'''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.


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


==Manual Description==
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===''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.


''Native life-form of [[SR388|SR-388]]. They will roll themselves into balls and attack. Dodge and attack with [[Missile]]s.''<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>
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.


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===''Metroid: Samus Returns''===
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[[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.
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==Differences from Host Species==
==Manual==
 
{{Manual
'''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 Bomb|Bombs]], Arachnus-X is weak to both the [[Power Beam]] and [[Missile]]s (though this may be due to pragmatic gameplay reasons, as neither the [[Morph Ball]] nor Bombs have been obtained by this portion of the game).
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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)''.
|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>
 
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It is unknown whether changes in color between Arachnus-X and Arachnus are intended, as Arachnus only other appearance is in black and white. If [[Metroid II: Return of Samus|Metroid II]] is played on a [[Super Game Boy]] then [[Arachnus]] appears a similar purple and green color; if official art is to be taken as canon over the recolored [[Game Boy]] game, however, then Arachnus-X's purple and green color scheme is a new feature as a result of the X.
|image=[[File:Arachnus m2 Manual Image.jpg|Arachnus]]
 
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==The Battle==
{{Manual
===Attacks===
|name=Arachnus
[[File:SONICBOOM.png|right|thumb|200px|Arachnus-X using its Sonic Boom, while Samus jumps to dodge.]]
|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 somewhat similar to the Sonic Boom.
|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's Morph Ball ability.
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'''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 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.
 
===Defenses===
 
Arachnus-X has a very tough green shell which is impenetrable by any of Samus's 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, [[Missile]]s 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 Beam upgrade, the Core-X revealed will attempt only to ram into Samus, having no projectile attacks. It is, however, only able to be damaged by Missiles or the [[Charge Beam]].


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==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
}}
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==Trivia==
==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.
*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>
*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.
*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''.
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==Gallery==
===Video===
{{YouTube|amyq4FPl3XI|300|left|The Arachnus boss battle in ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''}}
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Latest revision as of 17:51, 1 March 2020

Arachnus
A very menacing Arachnus

A menacing Arachnus from 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 less often than most other creatures on SR388. An X Parasite mimics an Arachnus aboard the B.S.L research station. They are capable of attacking by with fireballs and they can also ram their targets.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Metroid II: Return of Samus[edit | edit source]

Arachnus from Return of Samus

In Metroid II, 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 Bombs directly into its path, as any other attacks it will simply dodge. Once she defeats it, Samus acquires the Spring Ball.

Metroid Fusion[edit | edit source]

Arachnus-X attacking 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.

Metroid: Samus Returns[edit | edit source]

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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.

Manual[edit | edit source]

Manual Entries
Manual info from Metroid II: Return of Samus

Arachnus

Arachnus: It will roll up its body like an armadillo, then rush at Samus.[1]
Manual info from Metroid Fusion

Arachnus

Arachnus: Native life-form of SR388. They will roll themselves into balls and attack. Dodge and attack with Missiles.[2]


Sprites[edit | edit source]

Game Arachnus
Core-X
Metroid II: Return of Samus Arachnus in Metroid II: Return of Samus --
Metroid Fusion Arachnus in Metroid Fusion Arachnus's Core-X

Trivia[edit | edit source]

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.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Video[edit | edit source]
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The Arachnus boss battle in Metroid Fusion

References[edit source]

  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


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Arachnus · Fake Chozo Statue · Zazabi · Serris · Security Robot B.O.X. · Mega Core-X · Human Core-X · Yakuza · Nettori · Nightmare · Ridley-X · SA-X · Omega Metroid
Creatures appearing in Metroid II: Return of Samus
Yumbo · Tsumuri · Drivel · Skreek · Hornoad · Chute Leech · Mumbo · Gawron · Septogg · Gullugg · Blob Thrower · Senjoo · Seerook · Moheek · Skorp · Needler · Glow Fly · Yumee · Flitt · Meboid · Octroll · Arachnus · TPO · Wallfire · Shirk · Autrack · Autoad · Autom · Gunzoo · Pincher Fly · Gravitt · Halzyn · Moto · Proboscum · Ramulken · Metroid · Alpha Metroid · Gamma Metroid · Zeta Metroid · Omega Metroid · Queen Metroid
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