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{{Enemy-infobox
{{Mechanoid-infobox
|image=
|image=[[File:Dark Quad MB.png|250px]]
|caption=
|caption=The Main Body of a Dark Quad
|games=''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''
|games=''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''
|habitats=
|creator=[[Luminoth]]
|location=*[[Sanctuary Fortress]]
|planet=*[[Aether]]
*[[Dark Aether]]
|area=*[[Sanctuary Fortress]]
*[[Ing Hive]]
*[[Ing Hive]]
|mainspecies=
|threat=Hostile
|attacks=*Energy Bursts
|equipment=
*Energy Beams
|attacks=*Energy blasts
*Melee Attacks
*Melee attacks
|weaknesses=*[[Boost Ball]]
|weakness=*[[Boost Ball]]
*[[Light Beam]]
*[[Light Beam]]
|vulnerableareas=*Head
*[[Power Bomb]]
*Ventilation system
|weakpoint=Venting system <small>(body)</small>
|rewards=
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'''Dark Quads''' are [[Luminoth]]-built machines [[Darkling|possessed]] by the [[Ing]]. Like their [[Quad|light counterparts]], they are separated into a Main Body and a Command Module. Both components are possessed by separate Ing, with the Command Module being possessed by a dominant one.<ref name=dmb/>
'''Dark Quads''' are [[Luminoth]]-built machines possessed by the [[Ing]]. They are separated into a Main Body and a Command Module, and both are capable of operating individually.<ref name=cm>{{cite|A Quad is formed of two components: the quadruped Main Body and the flying Command Module. These units can function independently, or linked together, as the need arises. The Command Module relies on ranged beam weapon attacks. It can generate a powerful beam shield to protect itself. Opposite-polarity beams can penetrate this shield, however.|Logbook|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref><ref name=mb>{{cite|A Quad is formed of two components: the quadruped Main Body and the flying Command Module. These units can function independently, or linked together, as the need arises. The Main Body uses melee attacks in battle. Though durable, it needs to vent excess heat from its body. When this happens, it exposes a venting system vulnerable to concussive attacks.|Logbook|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> Lesser Ing take control of the Main Body while stronger Ing take the Command Module.<ref name=dcm/><ref name=dmb/>


The Main Body attacks with melee attacks, such as slashing, and are also capable of spinning at a high rate to deflect most attacks. The Command Module uses energy-based attacks, which are also capable of generating shields to protect itself.<ref name=cm/> They Main Body is more armored and less susceptible to weapons fire, but vulnerable when venting heat.<ref name=mb/> While connected, Dark Quads can fire a sustained beam of energy.
==Properties==


[[Samus Aran|Samus]] first encounters Dark Quads in the [[Sanctuary Fortress|Sanctuary]] Temple, then  later in the [[Ing Hive]] while battling [[Quadraxis]], who is capable of generating them.
The Command Modules use energy based attacks and are protected by an energy shield that can switch between a light and dark polarity.<ref name=cm>{{cite|A Quad is formed of two components: the quadruped Main Body and the flying Command Module. These units can function independently, or linked together, as the need arises. The Command Module relies on ranged beam weapon attacks. It can generate a powerful beam shield to protect itself. Opposite-polarity beams can penetrate this shield, however.|Logbook entry for Quad CM|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> The Main Body uses melee attacks, such as slashing with their legs or spinning.<ref name=mb>{{cite|A Quad is formed of two components: the quadruped Main Body and the flying Command Module. These units can function independently, or linked together, as the need arises. The Main Body uses melee attacks in battle. Though durable, it needs to vent excess heat from its body. When this happens, it exposes a venting system vulnerable to concussive attacks.|Logbook|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> When both components are combined, a Dark Quad is capable of firing a potent energy beam.
 
While combined, the Command Module is unshielded and vulnerable to any attack. The Main Body is more resilient and can only be damaged when it vents heat, which is done when its spin attack is interrupted or when the Dark Quad fires an energy beam. This exposes a venting system that is vulnerable to the [[Boost Ball]] and [[Morph Ball Bomb|Bombs]].<ref name=mb/> An unattached Command Module's shield can be overloaded by the [[Light Beam|Light]] or [[Dark Beam|Dark]] Beams depending on the shields polarity, opening a window for attack.<ref name=cm/> The shield is incapable of stopping the blast of a [[Power Bomb]], which destroys the Command Module instantly.
 
Like their light counterparts, a Command Module can attached itself to an unused Main Body if the one it occupied was destroyed. When one approaches a headless body, the body transmits a homing signal; however, this exposes its venting system. The ability to take command of another body is not just limited to a [[Darkling]] Main Body: a Dark Command Module is capable of attaching itself to a normal body as well. This can only be observed in the [[Sanctuary Temple]] if Samus destroys the Command Module of one of the two Quads in the room prior to its possession.
 
[[Samus Aran|Samus]] first battles Dark Quads in the Sanctuary Temple. She encounters them a second and final time when she battles [[Quadraxis]], a large Quad-like mechanoid capable of generating them.  
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==Logbook==
==Logbook==
{{logbook
{{logbook
|name=Dark Quad CM
|name=Dark Quad CM
|entry=The Ing discovered they could possess and control artificially intelligent machines as well as living beings. They soon turned the loyal Quad drones against the Luminoth, finding the tenacious machines to be quite useful additions to the Horde. A dominant darkling assumes control of the Command Module, forcing the lesser Ing in the Main Body to do its bidding.<ref name=dcm>{{cite|The Ing discovered they could possess and control artificially intelligent machines as well as living beings. They soon turned the loyal Quad drones against the Luminoth, finding the tenacious machines to be quite useful additions to the Horde. A dominant darkling assumes control of the Command Module, forcing the lesser Ing in the Main Body to do its bidding.|Logbook|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref>
|entry=The Ing discovered they could possess and control artificially intelligent machines as well as living beings. They soon turned the loyal Quad drones against the Luminoth, finding the tenacious machines to be quite useful additions to the Horde. A dominant darkling assumes control of the Command Module, forcing the lesser Ing in the Main Body to do its bidding.<ref name=dcm>{{cite|The Ing discovered they could possess and control artificially intelligent machines as well as living beings. They soon turned the loyal Quad drones against the Luminoth, finding the tenacious machines to be quite useful additions to the Horde. A dominant darkling assumes control of the Command Module, forcing the lesser Ing in the Main Body to do its bidding.|Logbook entry for Dark Quad CM|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref>
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|location=[[Sanctuary Fortress]] - [[Sanctuary Temple]]
|location=[[Sanctuary Fortress]] - [[Sanctuary Temple]]
|image=[[File:Dark Quad CM.png|80px]]
}}
}}
{{logbook
{{logbook
|name=Dark Quad MB
|name=Dark Quad MB
|entry=The Ing discovered they could possess and control artificially intelligent machines as well as living beings. They soon turned the loyal Quad drones against the Luminoth, finding the tenacious machines to be quite useful additions to the Horde.<ref name=dmb>{{cite|The Ing discovered they could possess and control artificially intelligent machines as well as living beings. They soon turned the loyal Quad drones against the Luminoth, finding the tenacious machines to be quite useful additions to the Horde.|Logbook|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref>
|entry=The Ing discovered they could possess and control artificially intelligent machines as well as living beings. They soon turned the loyal Quad drones against the Luminoth, finding the tenacious machines to be quite useful additions to the Horde.<ref name=dmb>{{cite|The Ing discovered they could possess and control artificially intelligent machines as well as living beings. They soon turned the loyal Quad drones against the Luminoth, finding the tenacious machines to be quite useful additions to the Horde.|Logbook entry for Dark Quad MB|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref>
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|location=[[Sanctuary Fortress]] - [[Sanctuary Temple]]
|location=[[Sanctuary Fortress]] - [[Sanctuary Temple]]
|image=[[file:Dark_Quad_MB.png|80px]]
}}
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==Locations==
{{Enemies-header}}
{{Enemies|Sanctuary Fortress|[[Sanctuary Temple]]|2}}
{{Enemies|Ing Hive|[[Hive Temple]]|Varies|close}}


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Quad]]
*[[Quad]]
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{{Foreignname|Japanese|{{hover|スプリッターダークヘッド|Supurittā Dāku Heddo}}|Splitter Dark Head}}
{{Foreignname|Japanese|{{hover|スプリッターダークレッグ|Supurittā Dāku Reggu}}|Splitter Dark Leg}}
{{Foreignname|Spanish|Cabeza del Quad Oscuro|Dark Quad Head}}
{{Foreignname|Spanish|Cuerpo del Quad Oscuro|Dark Quad Body|close}}


{{Luminoth Mechanoids}}
{{Luminoth Tech-nav|3}}
{{Dark Creatures}}
{{Dark Creatures-nav|4}}
{{MP2 Creatures-nav|2}}
[[Category:Darklings]]
[[Category:Darklings]]

Latest revision as of 16:20, 1 August 2013

Dark Quad
Dark Quad MB.png

The Main Body of a Dark Quad

Game(s)

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

Creators

Luminoth

Planet(s)
Area(s)
Threat Capacity

Hostile

Attacks
  • Energy blasts
  • Melee attacks
Vulnerabilities
Vulnerable areas

Venting system (body)

Dark Quads are Luminoth-built machines possessed by the Ing. Like their light counterparts, they are separated into a Main Body and a Command Module. Both components are possessed by separate Ing, with the Command Module being possessed by a dominant one.[1]

Properties[edit | edit source]

The Command Modules use energy based attacks and are protected by an energy shield that can switch between a light and dark polarity.[2] The Main Body uses melee attacks, such as slashing with their legs or spinning.[3] When both components are combined, a Dark Quad is capable of firing a potent energy beam.

While combined, the Command Module is unshielded and vulnerable to any attack. The Main Body is more resilient and can only be damaged when it vents heat, which is done when its spin attack is interrupted or when the Dark Quad fires an energy beam. This exposes a venting system that is vulnerable to the Boost Ball and Bombs.[3] An unattached Command Module's shield can be overloaded by the Light or Dark Beams depending on the shields polarity, opening a window for attack.[2] The shield is incapable of stopping the blast of a Power Bomb, which destroys the Command Module instantly.

Like their light counterparts, a Command Module can attached itself to an unused Main Body if the one it occupied was destroyed. When one approaches a headless body, the body transmits a homing signal; however, this exposes its venting system. The ability to take command of another body is not just limited to a Darkling Main Body: a Dark Command Module is capable of attaching itself to a normal body as well. This can only be observed in the Sanctuary Temple if Samus destroys the Command Module of one of the two Quads in the room prior to its possession.

Samus first battles Dark Quads in the Sanctuary Temple. She encounters them a second and final time when she battles Quadraxis, a large Quad-like mechanoid capable of generating them.

Logbook[edit | edit source]

Logbook entry from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Dark Quad CM
First Location: Sanctuary Fortress - Sanctuary Temple Limited Scan
The Ing discovered they could possess and control artificially intelligent machines as well as living beings. They soon turned the loyal Quad drones against the Luminoth, finding the tenacious machines to be quite useful additions to the Horde. A dominant darkling assumes control of the Command Module, forcing the lesser Ing in the Main Body to do its bidding.[4]
Dark Quad CM.png
Logbook entry from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Dark Quad MB
First Location: Sanctuary Fortress - Sanctuary Temple Limited Scan
The Ing discovered they could possess and control artificially intelligent machines as well as living beings. They soon turned the loyal Quad drones against the Luminoth, finding the tenacious machines to be quite useful additions to the Horde.[1]
Dark Quad MB.png

Locations[edit | edit source]

Area Room Number in Room
Sanctuary Fortress Sanctuary Temple 2 
Ing Hive Hive Temple Varies 

See Also[edit | edit source]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Ing discovered they could possess and control artificially intelligent machines as well as living beings. They soon turned the loyal Quad drones against the Luminoth, finding the tenacious machines to be quite useful additions to the Horde." —Logbook entry for Dark Quad MB (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "A Quad is formed of two components: the quadruped Main Body and the flying Command Module. These units can function independently, or linked together, as the need arises. The Command Module relies on ranged beam weapon attacks. It can generate a powerful beam shield to protect itself. Opposite-polarity beams can penetrate this shield, however." —Logbook entry for Quad CM (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "A Quad is formed of two components: the quadruped Main Body and the flying Command Module. These units can function independently, or linked together, as the need arises. The Main Body uses melee attacks in battle. Though durable, it needs to vent excess heat from its body. When this happens, it exposes a venting system vulnerable to concussive attacks." —Logbook (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
  4. ↑ "The Ing discovered they could possess and control artificially intelligent machines as well as living beings. They soon turned the loyal Quad drones against the Luminoth, finding the tenacious machines to be quite useful additions to the Horde. A dominant darkling assumes control of the Command Module, forcing the lesser Ing in the Main Body to do its bidding." —Logbook entry for Dark Quad CM (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)


Language Name Meaning
Japanese スプリッターダークヘッド Splitter Dark Head
Japanese スプリッターダークレッグ Splitter Dark Leg
Spanish Cabeza del Quad Oscuro Dark Quad Head
Spanish Cuerpo del Quad Oscuro Dark Quad Body 
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