Editing Biologic Space Labs Research Station

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The '''Biologic Space Labs research station''', or '''B.S.L research station''' for short, is a research facility that orbits the planet [[SR388]] managed by [[Biologic Space Labs]], a biological research and development organization hired by the [[Galactic Federation]]. The new<ref name="Samus's Journal">{{cite manual|...Thankfully, an auto-escape pod jettisoned me from the craft before the ship was destroyed. The researchers in the newly-constructed research station orbiting SR388 sent a shuttle to recover the pod shortly thereafter. However, in the time since my infection, the  X had multiplied rapidly in my body and had even infected my Power Suit.
...The fact that the Power Suit contained biological components and was also integrally connected to my body seemed to worsen the matter. The Federation surgeons were unable to remove the suit while I was unconscious. Their only choice was to cut and remove parts of the infected suit from my still-conscious form; immediately after, they sent the suit parts to the Biologic Space Labs research station for study.|[[Metroid Fusion]]|08-09}}</ref>  research station's main task is to gather and study organisms from different planets, namely [[Zebes]] and [[SR388]]. The station fell into a state of chaos however, due to the catastrophic threat posed by the [[X Parasite|X]]. [[Samus Aran]] is contracted to explore the research station for survivors and to attempt to salvage any of the station's work as a response to a distress beacon sent from the station.<ref name="Samus's Journal" />

Aboard the ship, Samus receives orders from a computerized correspondent for the Federation. Samus communicates with it using the several [[Navigation Room]]s in the station. The Federation is able to research the parts removed from Samus's [[Power Suit]] and upload data for them as [[upgrade]]s through various [[Data Room]]s.

==B.S.L Research==
Though Biologic's research scope appears to be centered around the practical application of the species collected from various planets, mainly through militant means. B.S.L seems to have brought specimens from many planets for research, though their most important and interesting specimens are the [[Metroid (species)|Metroid]]s contained in the [[Restricted Laboratory]]. The intent of research on the Metroids is unknown, though probably military use considering the similarities between this situation and the one in the [[Bottle Ship]]s [[Sector Zero]]. Adam assures, however, that the Metroid research is only for peaceful application.<ref name="Metroids">{{cite|As you can see, the Federation has been secretly working on a Metroid breeding program. For peaceful application only, of course. Please understand. But perhaps you already knew of this program's existence? Certainly, you must have had doubts when you saw Sector 1. SRX, a faithful replica of the SR388 ecosystem... Ideal for raising Alpha, Gamma, Zeta, and even Omega Metroids. This research even uncovered techniques for rapid growth. Imagine...creating an Omega from a larval Metroid in days... But that research is finished. The X has smelled out its natural enemy, and one of the SA-X is on its way here...|Adam Malkovich|Metroid Fusion}}</ref> The Bottle Ship also houses a powerful creature known as [[Nightmare]], able to manipulate gravity. This creature is the only example of biological militarization of organisms on the B.S.L that the Federation has admitted to through Adam<ref>{{cite|It's gotten worse. The damage seems to have been caused by a creature kept here by the researchers, who named it... the Nightmare. Apparently, it was a bio-mechanical organism designed for military applications... It possesses uncommon power and can manipulate gravity. We must assume that it's become an X-host. We have no choice. You must find it and defeat it. I can't confirm the location.|Adam Malkovich|Metroid Fusion}}</ref> Though not explicitly stated, the research station may have researched [[Zebesian]] [[Space Pirate]]s for military purposes like on the Bottle Ship considering that the X managed to mimic them aboard the station.

== Areas in the Biologic Space Labs Research Station ==
The B.S.L station most primarily consists of the [[Main Deck]] which connects six other sectors. Each sector has a characteristic environment designed to accommodate for the species that dwell within them. Though the sectors are numbered, Samus does not visit the sectors in order, nor does their number appear to be of any significance.

===Main Deck===
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The Main Deck houses most of the research station's functions. The Main Deck connects all other main sectors and also holds other sections such as the [[Reactor Core]] and the [[Restricted Zone]].

===Sector 1 (SRX)===
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Sector 1 (SRX) is the first sector Samus visits after the Main Deck when she arrives on the B.S.L research Station. SRX is a grassy, rocky area designed to mimic the environment of [[SR388]], hence its name. 

===Sector 2 (TRO)===
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Sector 2 (TRO) is a sector themed with a tropical climate. The sector is home to many plant-related organisms, namely the [[Zero]] and [[Kihunter]]s.

===Sector 3 (PYR)===
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Sector 3 (PYR) has a desert and volcanic climate like [[Ridley (area)|Ridley's Lair]] or [[Magmoor Caverns]] on [[Tallon IV]]. Samus is unable to visit the hottest parts of this sector until she obtains the [[Varia Suit]].

===Sector 4 (AQA)===
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Sector 4 (AQA) is an aquatic sector on the B.S.L station. The water in this sector becomes dangerous after the X attack the station, as it is constantly electrified by damaged electrical wiring. Much of the area can't be explored until Samus obtains the [[Gravity Suit]], allowing Samus to use the [[Speed Booster]] underwater.

===Sector 5 (ARC)===
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Sector 5 (ARC) is a frozen, icy environment not unlike [[Phendrana Drifts|Phendrana]]. In an early section of this sector, [[Nightmare|Nightmare's]] shadow is seen passing over Samus. This sector is much safer to explore once Samus has obtained the [[Varia Suit]], considering her [[Vaccine "Metroid"|Metroid DNA]] rejects the cold. This area is also home to the odd [[X Parasite#Blue X|Blue X]].

===Sector 6 (NOC)===
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Sector 6 (NOC) is an area under darkness, suitable for certain nocturnal species. This area and Sector 5 are the only two areas where the Blue X can be found. Samus finds a passage to the [[Restricted Zone]] through this sector.

==Gallery==
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File:BSL Research Station mf Screenshot 2.png|The Station in orbit around [[SR388]]
File:Operations Room mf Screenshot.png|The [[Operations Room]] of the research station
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==External Links==
*Metroid Recon's [http://metroid.retropixel.net/features/map/?map=/metroid4/metroidfusion_map.jpg Full Map] of the BSL research station

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 == Areas in the Biologic Space Labs Research Station ==
 The B.S.L station most primarily consists of the [[Main Deck]] which connects six other sectors. Each sector has a characteristic environment designed to accommodate for the species that dwell within them. Though the sectors are numbered, Samus does not visit the sectors in order, nor does their number appear to be of any significance.
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-The [[Operations Room]], the command post of the research station, lies within the Operations Deck. The Operations Deck is the highest point in the research station.
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-The Habitation Deck is a special area on the research station hidden behind layers of locks. This area may have been designated for use by the researchers and crew members. The [[Etecoon]]s and [[Dachora]]s use this area to hide from predation from the [[X Parasite|X]].
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 File:BSL Research Station mf Screenshot 2.png|The Station in orbit around [[SR388]]
 File:Operations Room mf Screenshot.png|The [[Operations Room]] of the research station
-File:B.S.L Research Station mf Artwork.png|A map of the B.S.L research station from the ''Fusion'' manual
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