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{{quote|At first, using a bait, we just wanted to observe this silly creature that hops around called the Hornoad<ref>{{cite manga|At first, using a bait, we just wanted to observe this silly creature that hops around called the Hornoad|[[Old Bird]]|1|4|10}}</ref>|[[Old Bird]]}} | |||
[[File:Hornoad in room.jpg|thumb|left|A Hornoad]] | [[File:Hornoad in room.jpg|thumb|left|A Hornoad in the [[Biologic Space Laboratories Research Station|B.S.L station]]]] | ||
'''Hornoads''' are small creature native to [[SR388]]. Hornoads are only seen hopping and not walking. Once they notice an intruder, Hornoads will attack them, but will quickly lose interest if they move away. They are a minimal threat enemy, causing low amounts of damage. | '''Hornoads''' are small creature native to [[SR388]]. Hornoads are only seen hopping and not walking. Once they notice an intruder, Hornoads will attack them, but will quickly lose interest if they move away. They are a minimal threat enemy, causing low amounts of damage. These creatures are mentioned by [[Old Bird]] to other [[Chozo]] while he is explaining the threat of the X parasites. He reveals that the "silly creature" can become quite hostile when mimicked by an X. | ||
In ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', Hornoads can only hop and do not spit. They are found only in the earliest caverns of SR388. In ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'', The [[X Parasite|X]] mimic of them is also capable of spitting globs of unknown fluid that will cause damage. On the B.S.L Station, they appear only on the [[Main Deck]] and [[Sector 1 (SRX)]]. | In ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', Hornoads can only hop and do not spit. They are found only in the earliest caverns of SR388. In ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'', The [[X Parasite|X]] mimic of them is also capable of spitting globs of unknown fluid that will cause damage. On the B.S.L Station, they appear only on the [[Main Deck]] and [[Sector 1 (SRX)]]. | ||
==Data== | ==Data== | ||
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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The name Hornoad appears to be a portmanteau of the words "horn" and the real-life amphibian, the "{{wp|toad}}". Hornoads are toads with small horns covering their backs, hence their name. | The name Hornoad appears to be a portmanteau of the words "horn" and the real-life amphibian, the "{{wp|toad}}". Hornoads are toads with small horns covering their backs, hence their name. | ||
==Trivia== | |||
*The Hornoad is apparently the first creature observed by intelligent life forms to be taken over by [[X Parasite|X]]. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Hornoad taken over by X.jpg|A Hornoad being taken over by an [[X Parasite|X]] | |||
File:Hornoad mf Artwork.png|Hornoad artwork from ''Fusion's'' manual | File:Hornoad mf Artwork.png|Hornoad artwork from ''Fusion's'' manual | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 02:57, 26 June 2011
At first, using a bait, we just wanted to observe this silly creature that hops around called the Hornoad[1] 
— Old Bird
Hornoads are small creature native to SR388. Hornoads are only seen hopping and not walking. Once they notice an intruder, Hornoads will attack them, but will quickly lose interest if they move away. They are a minimal threat enemy, causing low amounts of damage. These creatures are mentioned by Old Bird to other Chozo while he is explaining the threat of the X parasites. He reveals that the "silly creature" can become quite hostile when mimicked by an X.
In Metroid II: Return of Samus, Hornoads can only hop and do not spit. They are found only in the earliest caverns of SR388. In Metroid Fusion, The X mimic of them is also capable of spitting globs of unknown fluid that will cause damage. On the B.S.L Station, they appear only on the Main Deck and Sector 1 (SRX).
Data
Manual
Sprite
Etymology
The name Hornoad appears to be a portmanteau of the words "horn" and the real-life amphibian, the "toad". Hornoads are toads with small horns covering their backs, hence their name.
Trivia
- The Hornoad is apparently the first creature observed by intelligent life forms to be taken over by X.
Gallery
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A Hornoad being taken over by an X
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Hornoad artwork from Fusion's manual
References
- ↑ "At first, using a bait, we just wanted to observe this silly creature that hops around called the Hornoad" —Metroid (manga), Old Bird, Vol 1 Ch 4 Pg(s) 10
- ↑ "Be wary of this hopping enemy." Metroid II: Return of Samus Instruction Booklet, Pg 24
- ↑ "Native life-form to SR388. These jumping frog-like creatures inhabit caves." Metroid Fusion Instruction Booklet, Pg 38
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