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== History ==
== History ==
[[file:Manga Volume 1 Chapter 4 Metroid.png|right|thumb|200px|The first Metroid is unveiled]]
[[file:Manga Volume 1 Chapter 4 Metroid.png|right|thumb|200px|The first Metroid is unveiled]]
The Metroids were first created through a collaboration between the [[Chozo]] and [[Mother Brain]] to combat the dangerous [[X Parasite]]s.<ref>{{cite manga|Old Bird has confered extensively with Mother Brain, and they have devised a method to exterminate Parasite X from SR388, and we finally have a sample of that method. Metroid!!|Grey Voice|1|4|15}}</ref> They were so successful at hunting the X, they drove them close to extinction. The Metroids grew feral, and became wild creatures that became the top of the food chain on [[SR388]]. They established their own life cycle, and may have caused the Chozo to leave the planet. The Chozo gave them their name because the word "Metroid" means ultimate warrior in Chozo.<ref name=history>{{Cite manual|While is has come to light in recent years that the Metroids were created by the ancient Chozo civilization, it is no common knowledge that they were created for the purpose of driving out the X parasites. At some point in the past, the X parasites, which posses a terrible propagation power, threatened to overwhelm the ecosystem of their home world SR388 with their vast numbers. Something was needed to check this impending disaster. That "something" came in the form of the Metroids. When the Metroids, the X parasites' only known predators, were made extinct by Samus's hand, the X parasites once again began to multiply with ferocious speed. Ironically, the X parasites were subsequently responsible for nearly killing Samus when they infested her Power Suit. In a further twist, Samus's life was saved by an injection of an experimental vaccine containing Metroid DNA. As the inheritor of the Metroids' powers, Samus becomes the only being capable of opposing the X parasite horde. In a piece of ancient Chozo literature, and interesting reference to Metroids was found. It seems that the word Metroid in the Chozo language can be roughly translated as "ultimate warrior." With the introduction of Metroid DNA to her system, the reborn Samus Aran is perhaps the most appropriate successor to this title of ultimate warrior.|Metroid Fusion|40}}</ref>
The Metroids were first created through a collaboration between the [[Chozo]] and [[Mother Brain]] to combat a dangerous parasitic lifeform discovered on [[SR388]], called the [[X Parasite]]s, which the Chozo feared might one day infiltrate the [[Galactic Federation]].<ref>{{cite manga|Old Bird has confered extensively with Mother Brain, and they have devised a method to exterminate Parasite X from SR388, and we finally have a sample of that method. Metroid!!|Grey Voice|1|4|15}}</ref> They were so named because the word "Metroid" means ultimate warrior in Chozo.<ref name=history>{{Cite manual|While is has come to light in recent years that the Metroids were created by the ancient Chozo civilization, it is no common knowledge that they were created for the purpose of driving out the X parasites. At some point in the past, the X parasites, which posses a terrible propagation power, threatened to overwhelm the ecosystem of their home world SR388 with their vast numbers. Something was needed to check this impending disaster. That "something" came in the form of the Metroids. When the Metroids, the X parasites' only known predators, were made extinct by Samus's hand, the X parasites once again began to multiply with ferocious speed. Ironically, the X parasites were subsequently responsible for nearly killing Samus when they infested her Power Suit. In a further twist, Samus's life was saved by an injection of an experimental vaccine containing Metroid DNA. As the inheritor of the Metroids' powers, Samus becomes the only being capable of opposing the X parasite horde. In a piece of ancient Chozo literature, and interesting reference to Metroids was found. It seems that the word Metroid in the Chozo language can be roughly translated as "ultimate warrior." With the introduction of Metroid DNA to her system, the reborn Samus Aran is perhaps the most appropriate successor to this title of ultimate warrior.|Metroid Fusion|40}}</ref> They were so successful at hunting the X, they drove them close to extinction. At some point, the Metroids apparently grew feral, eventually topping the food chain on SR388 and devastating the local ecosystem.<ref>{{cite manga|"SR-388... This is a remote planet, not found on many Galactic charts. This is where the trouble began. Three months ago, the planet reclamation division reported an uncharted planet and a group was sent to survery the area... But the first thing they recorded was death... They estimated that 80% of the native animals were dead! Unfortunately, they were forced to report that they had been sent to a 'dead planet'... Among the reclamation group were special inspectors. And of course, they looked for the cause... but a terrible thing happened later. The culprit of the planet's destruction killed our inspection team as well!!" "Metroid!"|[[Chief Hardy]] and [[Samus Aran]]|2|14|6, 7}}</ref> They established their own life cycle, and may have even caused the Chozo to leave the planet.


The [[Galactic Federation]] discovered the Metroid on SR388, several specimens were acquired for research. On the way back to headquarters, the Federation ship was ambushed by [[Space Pirate|Space Pirates]]. Recognizing the military potential, the Pirates took the Metroids to [[Zebes]].
===Zebes Incident===
:<small>''Main articles: [[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]/[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]''</small>
Later, the [[Galactic Federation]] discovered the Metroid on SR388, and several specimens were acquired for research. On the way back to headquarters, however, the Federation ship was ambushed by [[Space Pirate]]s. Recognizing the military potential, the Pirates took the Metroids to [[Zebes]].<ref>{{cite manual|In the year 20X5 of the Cosmic Calendar, a terrible incident occurred. The Space Pirates attacked a deep-space research vessel and seized capsules containing samples of an unknown species that had been discovered on planet SR388. The Space Pirates' objective was to acquire this life-form: known simply as Metroids, these floating organisms were incredibly dangerous, as they could latch onto any other organism and drain its life-energy. Furthermore, it was possible to replicate Metroids in vast numbers by exposing them to beta rays. The hypotheses that the Metroids were responsible for one of the greatest mysteries in the entire galaxy- the extinction of planet SR388- was generally accepted as fact.|Metroid: Zero Mission|6}}</ref> The Federation, in turn, ordered [[Samus Aran]] to eradicate all Metroids on Zebes, a mission that she completed during the events of ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' and ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]''.<ref>{{cite manual|As a last resort, the Federation Police decided on a risky strategy: to send a lone space hunter to penetrate the pirate base and destroy the mechanical life-form that controlled the fortress and its defenses- the Mother Brain. The space hunter chosen for this mission was Samus Aran.|Metroid: Zero Mission|7}}</ref> Though Samus was successful in destroying the Metroid population and dismantling the Space Pirate operations on the planet, a number of Space Pirates escaped, taking a number of Metroids with them.


The Federation then ordered [[Samus Aran]] to eradicate all Metroids on Zebes, a mission that she accomplished. Some time later the Federation ordered Samus to eradicate every Metroid on SR388. After destroying every Metroid in her path, she battled and destroyed the Queen Metroid. [[Metroid Hatchling|Another Metroid]] hatched shortly after the Queen was destroyed, Samus spared it and took it to researchers at [[Ceres Space Colony]].
===Phazon Mutations===
:<small>''Main articles: [[Metroid Prime (series)|Metroid Prime Series]], [[Tallon Metroid]]</small>
After the fall of Zebes, two contingents of Space Pirates set out on separate missions: one to rebuild Zebes and resuscitate [[Mother Brain]], [[Ridley]], and [[Kraid]], and the other to find a suitable power source, which manifested itself in the [[Phazon]] emanating from [[Tallon IV]].<ref>{{cite manual|But the Space Pirates were far from finished. They immediately split their survivors into two camps. One remained on Zebes to begin rebuilding their ravaged facility and resuscitating Mother Brain, Ridley, and Kraid. The second set out in search of a planet with powerful energy resources. They didn't search long before they discovered Tallon IV, which was still emanating huge pulses of energy from the Phazon contained beneath the Chozo temple.|Metroid Prime|9}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Zebes has fallen. All ground personnel are presumed dead, either killed by the Hunter clad in metal or in the subsequent destruction of the underground facilities. Our research frigates Orpheon, Siriacus and Vol Paragom were in orbit at zero hour and managed to retreat. Frigate Orpheon is now docked at Vortex Outpost. Orpheon's cargo appears to have a 100% survival rate; Metroids are healthy but on restricted feeding schedules due to uncertain supply status. We are ready to begin research on the Metroids and other promising life-forms. Security status remains at Code Blue; no signs of pursuit from the Hunter.|[[Pirate Data]] "Fall of Zebes"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Using Phazon's mutagenic properties, the Space Pirates began experimenting on local lifeforms and the Metroids they had brought with them, resulting in [[Tallon Metroid]]s. These Metroids differed somewhat from the originals created by the Chozo, and other mutated forms, including [[Hunter Metroid]]s and [[Fission Metroid]]s, were created.


In an unexpected twist, the [[Leviathan|meteor]] that originally infected Tallon IV with Phazon brought a Metroid with it from its [[Phaaze|homeworld]] as a guardian, though how or when Metroids were introduced to that planet remains a mystery. This drastically mutated Metroid, known as [[Metroid Prime (specimen)|Metroid Prime]], is engaged in battle by Samus after she overthrows the Space Pirate operations on the planet. Though she is victorious, Metroid Prime manages to survive and using some of her DNA is reborn as [[Dark Samus]].
The Space Pirates quickly set up Metroid breeding operations again, this time on planet [[Aether]], where [[Tallon Metroid]]s with red membranes and [[Infant Tallon Metroid]]s, as well as [[Dark Tallon Metroid]]s possessed by violent creatures known as [[Ing]], are encountered. Samus again intervenes and removes the Space Pirate and Metroid presence while battling the Metroid known as Dark Samus.
During the events of ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'', Samus finally engages in a final conflict with [[Dark Samus]] as well as several other Phazon-mutated variants of Metroids she encounters along the way. She destroys the living planet known as [[Phaaze]], and all Phazon in the galaxy is apparently eliminated, effectively exterminating all Phazon-mutated strains of Metroids.
===Extermination on SR388===
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Some time later, the Federation orders Samus to eradicate the Metroids on SR388, where the Chozo originally unleashed them. After destroying the Metroid population, which had developed several stages of maturity and the ability to reproduce through egg-laying, she battled and destroyed the [[Queen Metroid]]. A single [[Metroid Hatchling|baby Metroid]] hatched shortly after the Queen was destroyed and mistook Samus for its mother. Samus decided to spare it and took it to Galactic Federation researchers at [[Ceres Space Colony]].<ref>{{cite manual|The Metroids on SR388 were more advanced than the creatures on Zebes. These monsters could shed their skins and grow even stronger. Samus worked deep below the surface and blasted all of the Metroids in her path. Her final victory was against the enormous Metroid Queen. When the queen was defeated, Samus discovered a Metroid egg which hatched before her eyes. Even this hardened bounty hunter could not destroy the Metroid larva. When the larva sensed Samus' presence, it clung to her as though it had found its mother. Samus packed up the Metroid larva and took it with her to the Space Science Academy on the Galactic Federation Space Colony where scientists could study the creature and understand its special organic structure.|Super Metroid|4}}</ref> In so doing, Samus unintentionally wiped out the only predator of the deadly X Parasites.
===Return to Zebes===
{{Main|Super Metroid}}
Shortly after Samus left the colony, it fell victim to a Space Pirate raid. Receiving a distress signal, Samus returned to the station and witnessed [[Ridley]] escape with the Hatchling. Returning to Zebes, there Samus encounter failed clones of Metroids that were far weaker. After making her way into the new [[Tourian]], she destroyed the successfully cloned Metroids gathered there and eventually encountered the Hatchling, this time far larger. It drained Samus's energy leaving it at critical levels before recognizing her and leaving. It reappeared again, just as [[Mother Brain]] was about to kill Samus and sacrificed itself to save her.
Shortly after Samus left the colony, it fell victim to a Space Pirate raid. Receiving a distress signal, Samus returned to the station and witnessed [[Ridley]] escape with the Hatchling. Returning to Zebes, there Samus encounter failed clones of Metroids that were far weaker. After making her way into the new [[Tourian]], she destroyed the successfully cloned Metroids gathered there and eventually encountered the Hatchling, this time far larger. It drained Samus's energy leaving it at critical levels before recognizing her and leaving. It reappeared again, just as [[Mother Brain]] was about to kill Samus and sacrificed itself to save her.


===Extinction of Metroids===
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Later Samus was on a mission to SR388, where she was attacked by an X that infected her, the Federation saved her with a vaccine made from Metroid DNA that had been acquired from the Hatchling. It allowed her to absorb any free-floating X but also made her inherit the Metroids' vulnerability to extreme cold. Shortly afterward she learned that the Federation had a Metroid breeding program aboard the X-infested [[Biologic Space Labs Research Station|Biologic Space Labs research station]]. After moving the station in the path of SR388 in an attempt to eradicate all X aboard the station, before she could make it to her ship she was attacked by an Omega Metroid that was immune to all her weapons. Before the Metroid could finish Samus off, an [[SA-X|X copy of Samus]] attacked the Metroid but was quickly defeated. Samus then absorbed the X regaining her Ice Beam ability that she used to destroy the Omega Metroid. After the station impacted SR388, the remaining Metroids aboard the station were destroyed. Samus is now the only remaining living life-form with Metroid DNA in her. However, the Galactic Federation could have harvested more DNA from the [[Metroid Hatchling]] Samus obtained on SR388. Or perhaps not all Metroids are exterminated on SR388.
Later Samus was on a mission to SR388, where she was attacked by an X that infected her, the Federation saved her with a vaccine made from Metroid DNA that had been acquired from the Hatchling. It allowed her to absorb any free-floating X but also made her inherit the Metroids' vulnerability to extreme cold. Shortly afterward she learned that the Federation had a Metroid breeding program aboard the X-infested [[Biologic Space Labs Research Station|Biologic Space Labs research station]]. After moving the station in the path of SR388 in an attempt to eradicate all X aboard the station, before she could make it to her ship she was attacked by an Omega Metroid that was immune to all her weapons. Before the Metroid could finish Samus off, an [[SA-X|X copy of Samus]] attacked the Metroid but was quickly defeated. Samus then absorbed the X regaining her Ice Beam ability that she used to destroy the Omega Metroid. After the station impacted SR388, the remaining Metroids aboard the station were destroyed. Samus is now the only remaining living life-form with Metroid DNA in her. However, the Galactic Federation could have harvested more DNA from the [[Metroid Hatchling]] Samus obtained on SR388. Or perhaps not all Metroids are exterminated on SR388.


== Life cycle ==
== Life Cycle ==
[[File:Metroid Life Cycle m2 Sprites.png|thumb|right| Various stages of Metroid growth as seen in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'']]
[[File:Metroid Life Cycle m2 Sprites.png|thumb|right| Various stages of Metroid growth as seen in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'']]
Most encountered Metroids are in the adolescent stage, only in select circumstances can they undergo their natural life cycle. All forms in their natural life cycle are fought in ''Metroid II''. In ''Metroid Fusion'' Samus also sees most forms on the B.S.L research station in the [[Restricted Laboratory]].  
Most encountered Metroids are in the adolescent stage, only in select circumstances can they undergo their natural life cycle. All forms in their natural life cycle are fought in ''Metroid II''. In ''Metroid Fusion'' Samus also sees most forms on the B.S.L research station in the [[Restricted Laboratory]].  
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=== Juvenile Metroid ===
=== Juvenile Metroid ===
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=== Alpha Metroid ===
=== Alpha Metroid ===
''Main article: [[Alpha Metroid]]''
{{Main|Alpha Metroid}}


After molting, juveniles become Alpha Metroid. They are no longer capable of latching onto their prey, they instead attack by dive bombing. They are exclusive to ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus| Metroid II]]'' and ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''.
After molting, juveniles become Alpha Metroid. They are no longer capable of latching onto their prey, they instead attack by dive bombing. They are exclusive to ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus| Metroid II]]'' and ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''.


=== Gamma Metroid ===
=== Gamma Metroid ===
''Main Article: [[Gamma Metroid]]''
{{Main|Gamma Metroid}}


After further mutations Metroids grow larger and gain the ability to fire lighting bolts. Gamma Metroids will also ram their prey. They are exclusive to ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus| Metroid II]]'' and ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''.
After further mutations Metroids grow larger and gain the ability to fire lighting bolts. Gamma Metroids will also ram their prey. They are exclusive to ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus| Metroid II]]'' and ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''.


=== Zeta Metroid ===
=== Zeta Metroid ===
''Main article: [[Zeta Metroid]]''
{{Main|Zeta Metroid}}


Zeta Metroids are even larger, they will fire projectiles and also resort to ramming.
Zeta Metroids are even larger, they will fire projectiles and also resort to ramming.
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=== Omega Metroid ===
=== Omega Metroid ===
''Main article: [[Omega Metroid]]''
{{Main|Omega Metroid}}


Omega Metroids are one of the most powerful forms of Metroids. They attack by firing projectiles as well as ramming.
Omega Metroids are one of the most powerful forms of Metroids. They attack by firing projectiles as well as ramming.
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=== Queen Metroid ===
=== Queen Metroid ===
 
{{Main|Queen Metroid}}
''Main article: [[Queen Metroid]]''


The Queen Metroid is the final stage in a normal Metroid's life cycle. They attack by ramming, biting, firing projectiles, and large blasts of energy. Samus encounters a Queen in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus| Metroid II]]'' and in ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''.
The Queen Metroid is the final stage in a normal Metroid's life cycle. They attack by ramming, biting, firing projectiles, and large blasts of energy. Samus encounters a Queen in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus| Metroid II]]'' and in ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''.

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Metroids are parasitic, energy-siphoning lifeforms created by the Chozo. They were bioengineered to combat an even more menacing parasitic organism native to SR388, the X. The Metroid series, named after these lifeforms, focuses primarily on the missions of Samus Aran and her interactions with the Metroids species, which share some elements of her own origins and seem intrinsically linked with her.

History

The first Metroid is unveiled

The Metroids were first created through a collaboration between the Chozo and Mother Brain to combat a dangerous parasitic lifeform discovered on SR388, called the X Parasites, which the Chozo feared might one day infiltrate the Galactic Federation.[1] They were so named because the word "Metroid" means ultimate warrior in Chozo.[2] They were so successful at hunting the X, they drove them close to extinction. At some point, the Metroids apparently grew feral, eventually topping the food chain on SR388 and devastating the local ecosystem.[3] They established their own life cycle, and may have even caused the Chozo to leave the planet.

Zebes Incident

Main articles: Metroid/Metroid: Zero Mission

Later, the Galactic Federation discovered the Metroid on SR388, and several specimens were acquired for research. On the way back to headquarters, however, the Federation ship was ambushed by Space Pirates. Recognizing the military potential, the Pirates took the Metroids to Zebes.[4] The Federation, in turn, ordered Samus Aran to eradicate all Metroids on Zebes, a mission that she completed during the events of Metroid and Metroid: Zero Mission.[5] Though Samus was successful in destroying the Metroid population and dismantling the Space Pirate operations on the planet, a number of Space Pirates escaped, taking a number of Metroids with them.

Phazon Mutations

Main articles: Metroid Prime Series, Tallon Metroid

After the fall of Zebes, two contingents of Space Pirates set out on separate missions: one to rebuild Zebes and resuscitate Mother Brain, Ridley, and Kraid, and the other to find a suitable power source, which manifested itself in the Phazon emanating from Tallon IV.[6][7] Using Phazon's mutagenic properties, the Space Pirates began experimenting on local lifeforms and the Metroids they had brought with them, resulting in Tallon Metroids. These Metroids differed somewhat from the originals created by the Chozo, and other mutated forms, including Hunter Metroids and Fission Metroids, were created.

In an unexpected twist, the meteor that originally infected Tallon IV with Phazon brought a Metroid with it from its homeworld as a guardian, though how or when Metroids were introduced to that planet remains a mystery. This drastically mutated Metroid, known as Metroid Prime, is engaged in battle by Samus after she overthrows the Space Pirate operations on the planet. Though she is victorious, Metroid Prime manages to survive and using some of her DNA is reborn as Dark Samus.

The Space Pirates quickly set up Metroid breeding operations again, this time on planet Aether, where Tallon Metroids with red membranes and Infant Tallon Metroids, as well as Dark Tallon Metroids possessed by violent creatures known as Ing, are encountered. Samus again intervenes and removes the Space Pirate and Metroid presence while battling the Metroid known as Dark Samus.

During the events of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Samus finally engages in a final conflict with Dark Samus as well as several other Phazon-mutated variants of Metroids she encounters along the way. She destroys the living planet known as Phaaze, and all Phazon in the galaxy is apparently eliminated, effectively exterminating all Phazon-mutated strains of Metroids.

Extermination on SR388

Main article: Metroid II: Return of Samus

Some time later, the Federation orders Samus to eradicate the Metroids on SR388, where the Chozo originally unleashed them. After destroying the Metroid population, which had developed several stages of maturity and the ability to reproduce through egg-laying, she battled and destroyed the Queen Metroid. A single baby Metroid hatched shortly after the Queen was destroyed and mistook Samus for its mother. Samus decided to spare it and took it to Galactic Federation researchers at Ceres Space Colony.[8] In so doing, Samus unintentionally wiped out the only predator of the deadly X Parasites.

Return to Zebes

Main article: Super Metroid

Shortly after Samus left the colony, it fell victim to a Space Pirate raid. Receiving a distress signal, Samus returned to the station and witnessed Ridley escape with the Hatchling. Returning to Zebes, there Samus encounter failed clones of Metroids that were far weaker. After making her way into the new Tourian, she destroyed the successfully cloned Metroids gathered there and eventually encountered the Hatchling, this time far larger. It drained Samus's energy leaving it at critical levels before recognizing her and leaving. It reappeared again, just as Mother Brain was about to kill Samus and sacrificed itself to save her.

Extinction of Metroids

Main article: Metroid Fusion

Later Samus was on a mission to SR388, where she was attacked by an X that infected her, the Federation saved her with a vaccine made from Metroid DNA that had been acquired from the Hatchling. It allowed her to absorb any free-floating X but also made her inherit the Metroids' vulnerability to extreme cold. Shortly afterward she learned that the Federation had a Metroid breeding program aboard the X-infested Biologic Space Labs research station. After moving the station in the path of SR388 in an attempt to eradicate all X aboard the station, before she could make it to her ship she was attacked by an Omega Metroid that was immune to all her weapons. Before the Metroid could finish Samus off, an X copy of Samus attacked the Metroid but was quickly defeated. Samus then absorbed the X regaining her Ice Beam ability that she used to destroy the Omega Metroid. After the station impacted SR388, the remaining Metroids aboard the station were destroyed. Samus is now the only remaining living life-form with Metroid DNA in her. However, the Galactic Federation could have harvested more DNA from the Metroid Hatchling Samus obtained on SR388. Or perhaps not all Metroids are exterminated on SR388.

Life Cycle

Various stages of Metroid growth as seen in Metroid II: Return of Samus

Most encountered Metroids are in the adolescent stage, only in select circumstances can they undergo their natural life cycle. All forms in their natural life cycle are fought in Metroid II. In Metroid Fusion Samus also sees most forms on the B.S.L research station in the Restricted Laboratory.

Juvenile Metroid

The most commonly encountered form of Metroids are the juveniles. Their bodies are covered by a thick, translucent membrane and four talon-shaped claws. The outer claws are used to grip their prey while the inner claws drain the energy. They are featured in Metroid, Metroid II, Super Metroid, and Metroid Fusion.

Alpha Metroid

Main article: Alpha Metroid

After molting, juveniles become Alpha Metroid. They are no longer capable of latching onto their prey, they instead attack by dive bombing. They are exclusive to Metroid II and Metroid Fusion.

Gamma Metroid

Main article: Gamma Metroid

After further mutations Metroids grow larger and gain the ability to fire lighting bolts. Gamma Metroids will also ram their prey. They are exclusive to Metroid II and Metroid Fusion.

Zeta Metroid

Main article: Zeta Metroid

Zeta Metroids are even larger, they will fire projectiles and also resort to ramming. They are exclusive to Metroid II and Metroid Fusion.

Omega Metroid

Main article: Omega Metroid

Omega Metroids are one of the most powerful forms of Metroids. They attack by firing projectiles as well as ramming. The Omega Metroid that Samus encountered on the Biologic Space Labs research station also attacked by slashing. They surface in Metroid II and Metroid Fusion.

Queen Metroid

Main article: Queen Metroid

The Queen Metroid is the final stage in a normal Metroid's life cycle. They attack by ramming, biting, firing projectiles, and large blasts of energy. Samus encounters a Queen in Metroid II and in Metroid: Other M.

Mochtroids

Main article: Mochtroid

Mochtroids are weaker, cloned Metroids. While they can drain energy, they are incapable of latching on to their prey. They are featured only in Super Metroid.

Phazon Mutated Metroids

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Infant Tallon Metroid

Main article: Infant Tallon Metroid

Infant Tallon Metroids are capable of rapid growth by feeding directly on Phazon. They will only attack by ramming. They are only in Metroid Prime 2.

Tallon Metroid

Main article: Tallon Metroid

Tallon Metroids are Metroids that developed on Tallon IV. They are similar to regular juvenile Metroids but require less firepower to destroy. The variety that were brought to Aether have a red epidermis.

Dark Tallon Metroid

Main article: Dark Tallon Metroid

Dark Tallon Metroids are Metroids taken over by the Ing, they attack in the same way as an adolescent Metroid. They are only available in Metroid Prime 2's Dark Aether.

Hunter Metroid

Main article: Hunter Metroid

Hunter Metroids are adolescent Metroids capable of draining their preys' energy at a distance with an energy siphon tentacle. They may also attack by ramming. They are only found in Metroid Prime.

Fission Metroid

Main article: Fission Metroid

Fission Metroids are adolescent Metroids that are capable of splitting into multiple Metroids. They can only be found in Metroid Prime.

Metroid Prime

Main article: Metroid Prime

Metroid Prime is a Metroid that has been extremely mutated by Phazon. It is far more powerful than a standard Metroid. It uses a variety of attacks. It is the final boss of Metroid Prime, the game which is named after it.

Dark Samus

Main article: Dark Samus

Metroid Prime reborn, it uses Phazon enhanced variants of Samus's equipment. It is a main boss in the Metroid Prime series: Metroid Prime (seen at the end with 100% of items acquired), Metroid Prime 2, and Metroid Prime 3.

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Energy-based parasitic predator.

The dominant species of planet SR388, Metroids can suck the life force out of living things. A Metroid will latch onto its prey and drain energy. growing larger as it does. The only way to shake an attached Metroid is to enter Morph Ball mode and lay a bomb.[9]

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A parasitic life form that can absorb all types of energy. Metroids have a strong resistance to most conventional weaponry. To defeat them, Samus Aran had to freeze them with Ice Beam shots and then blast them with Missiles. Mochtroids, which look like Metroids, are weaker, with fewer internal nuclei.

How to Obtain: Randomly Obtainable

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A bioengineered life-form found on planet SR388. Metroids attach to organisms and drain life energy. The Galactic Federation commissions Samus to eliminate them, but Space Pirates try to harness their power. One of the few ways Samus can kill Metroids is by shooting them with the Ice Beam and then shattering them with Missiles. The Metroid's cry is chilling and indescribable.
  • Metroid
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How to Obtain: Randomly Obtained

Sprites

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Metroid II: Return of Samus Return of Samus
Metroid Fusion Metroid Fusion
Metroid: Zero Mission Zero Mission

Gallery

  • Artwork of an Alpha Metroid from Metroid II

    Artwork of an Alpha Metroid from Metroid II

  • Artwork of a Gamma Metroid from Metroid II

    Artwork of a Gamma Metroid from Metroid II

  • Artwork of a Zeta Metroid from Metroid II

    Artwork of a Zeta Metroid from Metroid II

  • Artwork of an Omega Metroid from Metroid II

    Artwork of an Omega Metroid from Metroid II

  • Artwork of a Metroid from Metroid Prime

    Artwork of a Metroid from Metroid Prime

  • A Metroid about to feed on Samus in Prime

    A Metroid about to feed on Samus in Prime

  • Metroid appearing in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

    Metroid appearing in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

  • Metroids that have just fed on a Space Pirate

    Metroids that have just fed on a Space Pirate

  • A Metroid-depicted Metroid

    A Metroid-depicted Metroid

  • Super Metroid artwork of a Metroid

    Super Metroid artwork of a Metroid

  • A recycled version of the previous artwork

    A recycled version of the previous artwork

References

  1. ↑ "Old Bird has confered extensively with Mother Brain, and they have devised a method to exterminate Parasite X from SR388, and we finally have a sample of that method. Metroid!!" —Metroid (manga), Grey Voice, Vol 1 Ch 4 Pg(s) 15
  2. ↑ "While is has come to light in recent years that the Metroids were created by the ancient Chozo civilization, it is no common knowledge that they were created for the purpose of driving out the X parasites. At some point in the past, the X parasites, which posses a terrible propagation power, threatened to overwhelm the ecosystem of their home world SR388 with their vast numbers. Something was needed to check this impending disaster. That "something" came in the form of the Metroids. When the Metroids, the X parasites' only known predators, were made extinct by Samus's hand, the X parasites once again began to multiply with ferocious speed. Ironically, the X parasites were subsequently responsible for nearly killing Samus when they infested her Power Suit. In a further twist, Samus's life was saved by an injection of an experimental vaccine containing Metroid DNA. As the inheritor of the Metroids' powers, Samus becomes the only being capable of opposing the X parasite horde. In a piece of ancient Chozo literature, and interesting reference to Metroids was found. It seems that the word Metroid in the Chozo language can be roughly translated as "ultimate warrior." With the introduction of Metroid DNA to her system, the reborn Samus Aran is perhaps the most appropriate successor to this title of ultimate warrior." Metroid Fusion Instruction Booklet, Pg 40
  3. ↑ ""SR-388... This is a remote planet, not found on many Galactic charts. This is where the trouble began. Three months ago, the planet reclamation division reported an uncharted planet and a group was sent to survery the area... But the first thing they recorded was death... They estimated that 80% of the native animals were dead! Unfortunately, they were forced to report that they had been sent to a 'dead planet'... Among the reclamation group were special inspectors. And of course, they looked for the cause... but a terrible thing happened later. The culprit of the planet's destruction killed our inspection team as well!!" "Metroid!"" —Metroid (manga), Chief Hardy and Samus Aran, Vol 2 Ch 14 Pg(s) 6, 7
  4. ↑ "In the year 20X5 of the Cosmic Calendar, a terrible incident occurred. The Space Pirates attacked a deep-space research vessel and seized capsules containing samples of an unknown species that had been discovered on planet SR388. The Space Pirates' objective was to acquire this life-form: known simply as Metroids, these floating organisms were incredibly dangerous, as they could latch onto any other organism and drain its life-energy. Furthermore, it was possible to replicate Metroids in vast numbers by exposing them to beta rays. The hypotheses that the Metroids were responsible for one of the greatest mysteries in the entire galaxy- the extinction of planet SR388- was generally accepted as fact." Metroid: Zero Mission Instruction Booklet, Pg 6
  5. ↑ "As a last resort, the Federation Police decided on a risky strategy: to send a lone space hunter to penetrate the pirate base and destroy the mechanical life-form that controlled the fortress and its defenses- the Mother Brain. The space hunter chosen for this mission was Samus Aran." Metroid: Zero Mission Instruction Booklet, Pg 7
  6. ↑ "But the Space Pirates were far from finished. They immediately split their survivors into two camps. One remained on Zebes to begin rebuilding their ravaged facility and resuscitating Mother Brain, Ridley, and Kraid. The second set out in search of a planet with powerful energy resources. They didn't search long before they discovered Tallon IV, which was still emanating huge pulses of energy from the Phazon contained beneath the Chozo temple." Metroid Prime Instruction Booklet, Pg 9
  7. ↑ "Zebes has fallen. All ground personnel are presumed dead, either killed by the Hunter clad in metal or in the subsequent destruction of the underground facilities. Our research frigates Orpheon, Siriacus and Vol Paragom were in orbit at zero hour and managed to retreat. Frigate Orpheon is now docked at Vortex Outpost. Orpheon's cargo appears to have a 100% survival rate; Metroids are healthy but on restricted feeding schedules due to uncertain supply status. We are ready to begin research on the Metroids and other promising life-forms. Security status remains at Code Blue; no signs of pursuit from the Hunter." —Pirate Data "Fall of Zebes" (Metroid Prime)
  8. ↑ "The Metroids on SR388 were more advanced than the creatures on Zebes. These monsters could shed their skins and grow even stronger. Samus worked deep below the surface and blasted all of the Metroids in her path. Her final victory was against the enormous Metroid Queen. When the queen was defeated, Samus discovered a Metroid egg which hatched before her eyes. Even this hardened bounty hunter could not destroy the Metroid larva. When the larva sensed Samus' presence, it clung to her as though it had found its mother. Samus packed up the Metroid larva and took it with her to the Space Science Academy on the Galactic Federation Space Colony where scientists could study the creature and understand its special organic structure." Super Metroid Instruction Booklet, Pg 4
  9. ↑ "Energy-based parasitic predator. The dominant species of planet SR388, Metroids can suck the life force out of living things. A Metroid will latch onto its prey and drain energy. growing larger as it does. The only way to shake an attached Metroid is to enter Morph Ball mode and lay a bomb." — Logbook entry (Metroid Prime)
  10. ↑ "A parasitic life form that can absorb all types of energy. Metroids have a strong resistance to most conventional weaponry. To defeat them, Samus Aran had to freeze them with Ice Beam shots and then blast them with Missiles. Mochtroids, which look like Metroids, are weaker, with fewer internal nuclei.
    • Metroid *8/89" —Trophy Gallery (Super Smash Bros. Melee)
  11. ↑ "A bioengineered life-form found on planet SR388. Metroids attach to organisms and drain life energy. The Galactic Federation commissions Samus to eliminate them, but Space Pirates try to harness their power. One of the few ways Samus can kill Metroids is by shooting them with the Ice Beam and then shattering them with Missiles. The Metroid's cry is chilling and indescribable. * Metroid * Metroid II: Return of Samus" —Trophy Gallery (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)


Language Name Meaning
Japanese メトロイド Metroid 
Metroid   Metroids   Omega Metroid
Metroid Life-CyclePhazon-Mutated MetroidsNotable Metroids
Metroid · Alpha Metroid · Gamma Metroid · Zeta Metroid · Omega Metroid · Mochtroid
Infant Tallon Metroid · Tallon Metroid · Dark Tallon Metroid · Hunter Metroid · Fission Metroid · Hopping Metroid · Miniroid · Phazon Metroid · Metroid Hatcher
Queen Metroid · Metroid Prime · Dark Samus · Metroid Hatchling
Triclops.png Creatures from Metroid Prime Metroid art.png
Frigate OrpheonTallon OverworldChozo RuinsMagmoor CavernsPhendrana DriftsPhazon MinesImpact Crater
Frigate Orpheon Creatures
Parasite · Auto Turret · Parasite Queen
Tallon Overworld Creatures
Zoomer · Geemer · Sap Sac · Bloodflower · Seedling · Beetle · Blastcap · Jelzap · Flying Pirate · Aqua Sac · Tallon Crab · Aqua Reaper · Aqua Drone · Aqua Pirate · Meta Ridley
Chozo Ruins Creatures
Scarab · Plated Beetle · War Wasp · Ram War Wasp · Barbed War Wasp · Eyon · Plazmite · Shriekbat · Tangle Weed · Venom Weed · Reaper Vine · Stone Toad · Plated Parasite · Oculus · Plated Puffer · Hive Mecha · Incinerator Drone · Chozo Ghost · Pulse Bombu · Flaahgra
Magmoor Caverns Creatures
Grizby · Burrower · Puffer · Triclops · Magmoor · Puddle Spore
Phendrana Drifts Creatures
Crystallite · Ice Parasite · Ice Shriekbat · Scatter Bombu · Ice Burrower · Ice Beetle · Flickerbat · Baby Sheegoth · Sheegoth · Sentry Drone · Space Pirate · Shadow Pirate · Glider · Metroid · Thardus
Phazon Mines Creatures
Mega Turret · Power Trooper · Wave Trooper · Ice Trooper · Plasma Trooper · Elite Pirate · Phazon Elite · Hunter Metroid · Omega Pirate
Impact Crater Creatures
Fission Metroid · Lumigek · Metroid Prime
Creatures appearing in Metroid II: Return of Samus
Yumbo · Tsumuri · Drivel · Skreek · Hornoad · Chute Leech · Mumbo · Gawron · Septogg · Gullugg · Blob Thrower · Senjoo · Seerook · Moheek · Skorp · Needler · Glow Fly · Yumee · Flitt · Meboid · Octroll · Arachnus · TPO · Wallfire · Shirk · Autrack · Autoad · Autom · Gunzoo · Pincher Fly · Gravitt · Halzyn · Moto · Proboscum · Ramulken · Metroid · Alpha Metroid · Gamma Metroid · Zeta Metroid · Omega Metroid · Queen Metroid
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