Editing Light Crystal

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|caption=An inactive Light Crystal
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|location=[[Dark Aether]]
|uses=Creates [[Safe Zone]]s
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'''Light Crystals''' are light-emitting minerals that provide a spherical field of light in [[Dark Aether]]. The orb of protective light - known as a [[Safe Zone]] - nullifies the corrosive effects of Dark Aether's atmosphere and replenishes Samus's health one unit per second she remains in the light.  The [[Luminoth]] distributed the crystals in order to penetrate deeper into Dark Aether during their [[Ing-Luminoth War|war]] against the [[Ing]].  Unlike the otherwise similar Light Beacons, which emit a temporary asylum when activated, Light Crystals are permanent fixtures.<ref>{{cite|Light Crystals provide protection from Dark Aether's atmosphere. They can be nullified by dark energy and supercharged by light energy. They were created by the Luminoth during their war with the Ing, and many still remain in use. Dark creatures despise the crystals: some are injured or killed by the field they create.|Logbook Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>

==Charged Crystals==
Light Crystals can be charged with different energies in order to enhance their protective powers. Samus can use her various [[Arm Cannon|beams]] to change the properties of the crystals.

===Energized Crystal===
When shot with the [[Light Beam]], the Crystals become lethal to Ing that step within the Crystal's light.  The effect lasts only a short time, and does not replenish Samus's health any faster than the neutral Light Crystal.<ref>{{cite|Energized Crystals provide better protection from Dark Aether's denizens. Dark creatures are damaged by the energized field. Some are killed on contact. The extra protection is not unlimited, and must be recharged by the Light Beam to remain in effect.|Logbook Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>

===Super Crystal===
[[File:Super-Energized Crystal.png|left|40px|A Super Crystal.]]
Samus may use her [[Annihilator Beam]] to charge the crystals.  In this state, crystal light not only becomes lethal to the Ing, but also attracts them towards the dark energy. Supercharging the crystals with the Annihilator Beam is an easy way to deal with the tougher [[Warrior Ing]] and the [[Hunter Ing]]. [[Darkling]]s are still harmed by the supercharged light, but are not attracted to it.  The effect lasts only a short time, and does not replenish Samus's health any faster than the neutral light crystal.<ref>{{cite|When charged with light and dark energy at once, the Crystal becomes a beacon to Ing. They are compelled to approach it, despite the deadly field of energy it emits.|Logbook Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>
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===Nullified Crystal===
[[File:Nullified Crystal.png|left|40px|A Nullified Crystal.]]
When shot with dark energy, the Light Crystal temporarily loses its effect. Samus may nullify a Crystal herself with a blast from the [[Dark Beam]]. The nullification may be reversed with a shot from either the Light or Annihilator Beams, or with a charged shot from the [[Power Beam]]. Crystals nullified by [[Amorbis]] cannot be recharged by Samus; her attempts will simply ricochet off the dark energy.<ref>{{cite|Light Crystals, when covered with dark energy, cease to function for a brief time. Light energy can clear the Crystal of the dark energy. Some dark creatures will fire dark energy at Light Crystals to hinder or damage their opponents.|Logbook Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>
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==Light Beacons==
[[File:Light Beacon.png|left|50px|A Light Beacon.]]
Light Beacons are temporary light-emitting orbs that must be shot before they are activated. They were created when the war became critical and Light Crystals were in short supply and, while easier to make, are more unstable. Beacons respond to Samus's weapons in the same way a Light Crystal does. Beacons must be energized by Beam weapon fire occasionally, lest they revert to their inactive stasis.<ref>{{cite|Light Beacons must be energized by Bean weapon fire to function, and remain charged for a limited time. The Beacons were created when the Luminoth ran short of Light Crystals during the war. While simpler to make, the Beacons were also unstable. They had to be energized periodically, and could run out of energy at critical moments. Still, any protection was better than none for the Luminoth warriors.|Logbook Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>
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===Energized Beacon===
[[File:Energized Beacon.png|left|50px|An Energized Beacon.]]
Light Beacons can be energized with the Light Beam, becoming lethal to Ing warriors. The effect will wear off after a short period of time and the Beacon will deactivate.<ref>{{cite|Energized Beacons provide better protection from Dark Aether's denizens. Dark creatures are damaged by the energized field. Some are killed on contact. The extra protection is not unlimited, and must be recharged by the Light Beam to remain in effect.|Logbook Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>
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===Super Beacon===
[[File:Super Beacon mp2 Logbook.png|left|80px|A Super Beacon.]]
Light Beacons can be energized with the Annihilator Beam for an especially deadly temporary effect. Ing are actually drawn to these fields by the aura of dark energy, but contact with the powerful light energy is fatal to them. After a short period of time the Beacon will deactivate.<ref>{{cite|When charged with light and dark energy at once, the Beacon compels Ing to approach it, despite the deadly field of energy it emits.|Logbook Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>
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===Nullified Beacon===
[[File:Nullified Beacon.png|left|50px|A Nullified Beacon.]]
When charged with dark energy, Beacons cease to function for a brief time. Some dark creatures will use dark energy in this manner to hinder their opponents, but Samus can use her Dark Beam to nullify them herself if she wishes.<ref>{{cite|Light Beacons, when covered with dark energy, cease to function for a brief time. Light energy canc lear the Beacon of the dark energy. Some dark creatures will fire dark energy at Light Beacons to hinder or damage their opponents.|Logbook Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>
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==Logbook Data==
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|name=Light Crystal
|entry=Light Crystals provide protection from Dark Aether's atmosphere. They can be nullified by dark energy, or super charged by light energy. They were created by the Luminoth during the war with the Ing, and many still remain in use. Dark creatures despise the Crystals: some are injured or killed by the field they create.<ref>{{cite|Light Crystals provide protection from Dark Aether's atmosphere. They can be nullified by dark energy, or super charged by light energy. They were created by the Luminoth during the war with the Ing, and many still remain in use. Dark creatures despise the Crystals: some are injured or killed by the field they create.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Light Crystal"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref>
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{{logbook
|name=Energized Crystal
|entry=Energized Crystals provide better protection from Dark Aether's denizens. Dark creatures are damaged or killed by the energized field. Some are killed on contact. The extra protection is not unlimited, and must be recharged by the Light Beam to remain in effect.<ref>{{cite|Energized Crystals provide better protection from Dark Aether's denizens. Dark creatures are damaged or killed by the energized field. Some are killed on contact. The extra protection is not unlimited, and must be recharged by the Light Beam to remain in effect.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Energized Crystal"|Metroid PRime 2: Echoes}}</ref>
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{{logbook
|name=Nullified Crystal
|entry=Light Crystals, when covered with dark energy, cease to function for a short time. Light energy can clear the Crystal of the dark energy. Some dark creatures will fire dark energy at Light Crystals to hinder or damage their opponents.<ref>{{cite|Light Crystals, when covered with dark energy, cease to function for a short time. Light energy can clear the Crystal of the dark energy. Some dark creatures will fire dark energy at Light Crystals to hinder or damage their opponents.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Nullified Crystal"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref>
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{{logbook
|name=Super Crystal
|entry=When charged with light and dark energy at once, the Crystal becomes a beacon to the Ing. They are compelled to approach it, despite the deadly field of energy it emits.<ref>{{cite|When charged with light and dark energy at once, the Crystal becomes a beacon to the Ing. They are compelled to approach it, despite the deadly field of energy it emits.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Super Crystal"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref>
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{{logbook
|name=Light Beacon
|entry=Light Beacons must be energized by Beam weapon fire to function, and remain charged for a limited time. The Beacons were created when the Luminoth ran short of Light Crystals during the war. While simpler to make, the Beacons were also unstable. They had to be energized periodically, and could run out of energy at critical moments. Still, any protection was better than none for the Luminoth warriors.<ref>{{cite|Light Beacons must be energized by Beam weapon fire to function, and remain charged for a limited time. The Beacons were created when the Luminoth ran short of Light Crystals during the war. While simpler to make, the Beacons were also unstable. They had to be energized periodically, and could run out of energy at critical moments. Still, any protection was better than none for the Luminoth warriors.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Light Beacon"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref>
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{{logbook
|name=Energized Beacon
|entry=Energized Beacons provide better protection from Dark Aether's denizens. Dark creatures are damaged by the energized field. Some are killed on contact. The extra protection is not unlimited, and must be recharged by the Light Beam to remain in effect.<ref>{{cite|Energized Beacons provide better protection from Dark Aether's denizens. Dark creatures are damaged by the energized field. Some are killed on contact. The extra protection is not unlimited, and must be recharged by the Light Beam to remain in effect.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Energized Beacons"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref>
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{{logbook
|name=Nullified Beacon
|entry=Light Beacons, when covered with dark energy, cease to function for a brief time. Light energy can clear the Beacon of the dark energy. Some dark creatures will fire dark energy at Light Beacons to hinder or damage their opponents.<ref>{{cite|Light Beacons, when covered with dark energy, cease to function for a brief time. Light energy can clear the Beacon of the dark energy. Some dark creatures will fire dark energy at Light Beacons to hinder or damage their opponents.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]] "Nullified Beacon"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref>
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{{logbook
|name=Super Beacon
|entry=When charged with light and dark energy at once, the Beacon compels Ing to approach it, despite the deadly field of energy it emits.<ref>{{cite|When charged with light and dark energy at once, the Beacon compels Ing to approach it, despite the deadly field of energy it emits.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Super Beacon"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref>
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==Trivia==
*On several occasions there exists an orb of light with no visible source.  These protected areas usually envelope elevator shafts or important items like the [[Dark Temple Key]]s.  One notable instance occurs in the Battlegrounds room in [[Dark Agon Wastes]].  The safe zone rests in the middle of the room, surrounding one of the Dark Agon Temple Keys.  Even after the Ing snatch the Key, the light remains.
*Safe zones can take cylindrical forms as well.  The light generally takes this shape on elevator shafts and [[Morph Ball]] elevators.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Light_Crystal.jpg|Samus fighting a Warrior Ing within the protective confines of a Crystal
File:Nullified Crystal mp2 Screenshot 01.png|A Nullified Crystal
</gallery>

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{{Foreignname|Japanese|{{hover|ウルトラライトクリスタル|Urutora Raito Kurisutaru}}|{{hover|Ultra Light Crystal|Super Crystal}}}}
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{{Foreignname|Japanese|{{hover|ナリファイライトクリスタル|Narifai Raito Kurisutaru}}|{{hover|Nullify Light Crystal|Nullified Crystal}}}}
{{Foreignname|Japanese|{{hover|ライトパフ|Raito Pafu}}|{{hover|Light Puff|Light Beacon}}}}
{{Foreignname|Japanese|{{hover|スーパーライトパフ|Sūpā Raito Pafu}}|{{hover|Super Light Puff|Energized Beacon}}}}
{{Foreignname|Japanese|{{hover|ウルトラライトパフ|Urutora Raito Pafu}}|{{hover|Ultra Light Puff|Super Beacon}}}}
{{Foreignname|German|Überladenes Leuchtfeuer|{{hover|Overcharged Beacon|Super Beacon}}}}
{{Foreignname|Japanese|{{hover|ナリファイライトパフ|Narifai Raito Pafu}}|{{hover|Nullify Light Puff|Nullified Beacon}}|Close}}

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