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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 are capable of attacking by with fireballs and they can also ram their targets. | ||
[[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 | ==''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]]. | |||
==Metroid Fusion== | ==''Metroid Fusion''== | ||
[[File:Arachnus fu.png|left|thumb|Arachnus-X]] | [[File:Arachnus fu.png|left|thumb|Arachnus-X]] | ||
Samus battles an {{X}} mimic on an Arachnus on the [[Main Deck]] of the {{BSL station}}. 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}} mimic on an Arachnus on the [[Main Deck]] of the {{BSL 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 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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==Trivia== | ==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. | *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> | *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. | *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: Return of Samus|Return of Samus]]'' and [[Morph Ball]] in ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''. | |||
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