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'''Etecoons''' are a species of creatures inhabiting the planet [[Zebes]]. Though they may not initially appear so, these creatures are of higher intelligence. These creatures, along with the Dachora, seem to have knowledge of Samus's [[Chozo]] abilities that she did not know she had herself.<ref>{{cite|Etecoons and Dachoras. I've met these intelligent beings before. They seemed to recognize me, as well. How unusual to meet again here. In the past, they've helped me unleash abilities I didn't know I had. But where did they run to? I hope they're safe...|[[Samus Aran]]|Metroid Fusion]]}}</ref> The Etecoons endowed Samus with knowledge of the [[Wall Jump]], allowing her to attain otherwise unreachable heights. Samus encounters Etecoons and Dachora again aboard the [[Biologic Space Labs Research Station|Biologic Space Labs research station]]. | '''Etecoons''' are a species of creatures inhabiting the planet [[Zebes]]. Though they may not initially appear so, these creatures are of higher intelligence. These creatures, along with the Dachora, seem to have knowledge of Samus's [[Chozo]] abilities that she did not know she had herself.<ref>{{cite|Etecoons and Dachoras. I've met these intelligent beings before. They seemed to recognize me, as well. How unusual to meet again here. In the past, they've helped me unleash abilities I didn't know I had. But where did they run to? I hope they're safe...|[[Samus Aran]]|[[Metroid Fusion]]}}</ref> The Etecoons endowed Samus with knowledge of the [[Wall Jump]], allowing her to attain otherwise unreachable heights. Samus encounters Etecoons and Dachora again aboard the [[Biologic Space Labs Research Station|Biologic Space Labs research station]]. | ||
They appear in ''[[Super Metroid]]'' and ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''. In Super Metroid, there are three of them in a lower area of [[Brinstar]]. They | They appear in ''[[Super Metroid]]'' and ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''. In Super Metroid, there are three of them in a lower area of [[Brinstar]]. They teach [[Samus Aran|Samus]] the [[Wall Jump]] technique,<ref>{{cite book|quote=The Etecoons will teach you how to do the Wall Jump. They're friendly.|book=Super Metroid Nintendo Player's Guide|publisher=Nintendo|page=15}}</ref> allowing her to escape a deep cavern. During the escape sequence at the end of the game, Samus can choose to go to the room where she fought the [[Torizo]], and allow the Etecoons and the [[Dachora]] to escape the planet. | ||
Later, Samus encounters them again on the [[Habitation Deck]] of the [[Main Deck]] on the [[Biologic Space Labs Research Station|B.S.L research station]]. These creatures may be the same ones that Samus had saved from the planet Zebes before its destruction. Under [[Adam Malkovich|Adam Malkovich's]] orders to search for [[human]] survivors,<ref>{{cite|The X are still a threat. Samus, I see bio-signs on the Habitation Deck. Survivors? The infected crewman you saw had survived until recently. Maybe there's a chance... The signs emanate from here.|Adam Malkovich|Metroid Fusion}}</ref> Samus comes across [[X Parasite|uninfected]] Etecoons and Dachora. She releases them from a locked area, and the creatures flee toward Samus's gunship.<ref>{{cite|By the way, I asked you to return here to tell you... Some strange creatures have boarded your ship. I confirmed that they were not X hosts and gave them a berth. Do you know anything about these strange creatures? Were they the source of the healthy bio-signs earlier? Very well, then. Their presence in the midst of this disaster must have some significance... I will keep them here.|Adam Malkovich|Metroid Fusion}}</ref> Unguided, the Etecoons and Dachora managed to safely navigate their ways toward the [[Docking Bays]]. Though this is never elaborated upon, it shows the craftiness and intelligence behind the creatures. | Later, Samus encounters them again on the [[Habitation Deck]] of the [[Main Deck]] on the [[Biologic Space Labs Research Station|B.S.L research station]]. These creatures may be the same ones that Samus had saved from the planet Zebes before its destruction. Under [[Adam Malkovich|Adam Malkovich's]] orders to search for [[human]] survivors,<ref>{{cite|The X are still a threat. Samus, I see bio-signs on the Habitation Deck. Survivors? The infected crewman you saw had survived until recently. Maybe there's a chance... The signs emanate from here.|Adam Malkovich|Metroid Fusion}}</ref> Samus comes across [[X Parasite|uninfected]] Etecoons and Dachora. She releases them from a locked area, and the creatures flee toward Samus's gunship.<ref>{{cite|By the way, I asked you to return here to tell you... Some strange creatures have boarded your ship. I confirmed that they were not X hosts and gave them a berth. Do you know anything about these strange creatures? Were they the source of the healthy bio-signs earlier? Very well, then. Their presence in the midst of this disaster must have some significance... I will keep them here.|Adam Malkovich|Metroid Fusion}}</ref> Unguided, the Etecoons and Dachora managed to safely navigate their ways toward the [[Docking Bays]]. Though this is never elaborated upon, it shows the craftiness and intelligence behind the creatures. | ||
