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*Became SR388's dominant species
*Became SR388's dominant species
*Became [[Zebes|Zebes']] dominant species under [[Mother Brain]]
*Became [[Zebes|Zebes']] dominant species under [[Mother Brain]]
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{{articleabout|Metroids, the parasitic bioforms|other uses|[[Metroid (disambiguation)]]}}
{{articleabout|Metroids, the parasitic bioforms|other uses|[[Metroid (disambiguation)]]}}


'''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 Parasite|X]]. The [[Metroid (series)|''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.
'''Metroids''' are parasitic, energy-siphoning lifeforms created by the [[Chozo]]. Metroids comprise bioengineered to combat an even more menacing parasitic organism native to SR388, the [[X Parasite|X]]. The [[Metroid (series)|''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.
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===Extermination on SR388===
===Extermination on SR388===
{{Main|Metroid II: Return of Samus}}
:<small>''Main articles: [[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]/[[Metroid: Samus Returns]]</small>
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 including [[Alpha Metroid]]s, [[Gamma Metroid]]s, [[Zeta Metroid]]s, and [[Omega Metroid]]s, 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.
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 including [[Alpha Metroid]]s, [[Gamma Metroid]]s, [[Zeta Metroid]]s, and [[Omega Metroid]]s, 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.


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{{Main|Super Metroid}}
{{Main|Super Metroid}}
[[File:Baby and Ridley - Ceres.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ridley steals the Hatchling]]
[[File:Baby and Ridley - Ceres.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ridley steals the Hatchling]]
Research began immediately, and Federation scientists discovered that the energy-producing properties of Metroids could benefit humankind, suggesting that Metroids may have originally beenc reated for peaceful purposes.<ref>{{cite manual|The Science Academy scientists found out that the energy-producing properties of the Metroid could benefit humankind. Their report suggested that the Metroids may have originally been created for peaceful purposes. Just when it seemed peace and order had been restored, Samus received an emergency directive from the Galactic Federation.|Super Metroid|5}}</ref> But shortly after Samus left the colony, it fell victim to a Space Pirate raid. Samus received their distress call and returned to the station, where she witnessed [[Ridley]] escaping with the Hatchling.<ref>{{cite manual|Emergency! Emergency! Return immediately to the Space Science Academy! When Samus made her way to the research facility, she found the building in ruins and the Metroid larva was nowhere to be found. Out from the darkness came a group of Zebesian space pirates and their leader, Ridley, who had the Metroid larva in tow. The pirates fled to a rebuilt planet Zebes and Samus followed them, resolving to finish them off and save the hatchling!|Super Metroid|5}}</ref> She pursued them to Zebes, where she entered the rebuilt Space Pirate labyrinth controlled by Mother Brain. Inside, Samus encountered early attempts by Space Pirates to create clones of Metroids, called [[Mochtroid]]s, but these were ultimately far weaker than the originals.
Research began immediately, and Federation scientists discovered that the energy-producing properties of Metroids could benefit humankind, suggesting that Metroids may have originally been created for peaceful purposes.<ref>{{cite manual|The Science Academy scientists found out that the energy-producing properties of the Metroid could benefit humankind. Their report suggested that the Metroids may have originally been created for peaceful purposes. Just when it seemed peace and order had been restored, Samus received an emergency directive from the Galactic Federation.|Super Metroid|5}}</ref> But shortly after Samus left the colony, it fell victim to a Space Pirate raid. Samus received their distress call and returned to the station, where she witnessed [[Ridley]] escaping with the Hatchling.<ref>{{cite manual|Emergency! Emergency! Return immediately to the Space Science Academy! When Samus made her way to the research facility, she found the building in ruins and the Metroid larva was nowhere to be found. Out from the darkness came a group of Zebesian space pirates and their leader, Ridley, who had the Metroid larva in tow. The pirates fled to a rebuilt planet Zebes and Samus followed them, resolving to finish them off and save the hatchling!|Super Metroid|5}}</ref> She pursued them to Zebes, where she entered the rebuilt Space Pirate labyrinth controlled by Mother Brain. Inside, Samus encountered early attempts by Space Pirates to create clones of Metroids, called [[Mochtroid]]s, but these were ultimately far weaker than the originals.


[[File:Baby attacking Samus.gif|thumb|right|200px|The Hatchling nearly kills Samus]]
[[File:Baby attacking Samus.gif|thumb|right|200px|The Hatchling nearly kills Samus]]
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Though Samus is successful in her efforts to suppress the creatures they had created, including a [[Queen Metroid]], the situation gets out of hand and her commanding officer, [[Adam Malkovitch]], decides to separate Sector Zero from the rest of the Bottle Ship and initiate its self-destruct sequence. Later, the Federation orders the entire Bottle Ship destroyed and the self-destruct is initiated. But before its destruction, several tissue samples are salvaged to continue experimentation elsewhere.
Though Samus is successful in her efforts to suppress the creatures they had created, including a [[Queen Metroid]], the situation gets out of hand and her commanding officer, [[Adam Malkovitch]], decides to separate Sector Zero from the rest of the Bottle Ship and initiate its self-destruct sequence. Later, the Federation orders the entire Bottle Ship destroyed and the self-destruct is initiated. But before its destruction, several tissue samples are salvaged to continue experimentation elsewhere.


===Extinction of Metroids===
===Presumed Extinction of Metroids===
{{Main|Metroid Fusion}}
{{Main|Metroid Fusion}}
[[file:Restrict Laboratory Metroids.png|thumb|right|200px|Metroids in the Secret Laboratories]]
[[file:Restrict Laboratory Metroids.png|thumb|right|200px|Metroids in the Secret Laboratories]]
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{{Main|Fission Metroid}}
{{Main|Fission Metroid}}
Fission Metroids are adolescent Metroids that are capable of splitting into multiple Metroids. They can only be found in ''[[Metroid Prime (game) | Metroid Prime]]''.
Fission Metroids are adolescent Metroids that are capable of splitting into multiple Metroids. They can only be found in ''[[Metroid Prime (game) | Metroid Prime]]''.
=== Hopping Metroid ===
{{Main|Hopping Metroid}}
Hopping Metroids are ground-based Metroids that unusually have legs. They can only be found in ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''.


=== Metroid Prime ===
=== Metroid Prime ===
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==== ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' ====
==== ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' ====
{{Trophy|Metroid (species)|Metroid|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 [[Missile]]s. [[Mochtroid]]s, which look like Metroids, are weaker, with fewer internal nuclei.
{{Trophy|Metroid (species)|Metroid|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 [[Missile]]s. [[Mochtroid]]s, which look like Metroids, are weaker, with fewer internal nuclei.
Appears In
*Metroid
*Metroid
*8/89<ref>{{cite|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.
*8/89<ref>{{cite|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}}</ref>
Appears In *Metroid *8/89|Trophy Gallery|Super Smash Bros. Melee}}</ref>
|Randomly Obtainable|[[file:Metroid ssbm Trophy.png|150px]]}}  
|Randomly Obtainable|[[file:Metroid ssbm Trophy.png|150px]]}}  


==== ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' ====
==== ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' ====
{{Trophy|Metroid (species)|Metroid|A {{wp|Biological engineer|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 Pirate]]s 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 [[Missile]]s. The Metroid's cry is chilling and indescribable.
{{Trophy|Metroid (species)|Metroid|A {{wp|Biological engineer|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 Pirate]]s 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 [[Missile]]s. The Metroid's cry is chilling and indescribable.
Appears In
*Metroid
*Metroid
*Metroid II: Return of Samus<ref>{{cite|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 II: Return of Samus<ref>{{cite|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.


Appears In
     * Metroid
     * Metroid
     * Metroid II: Return of Samus|Trophy Gallery|Super Smash Bros. Brawl}}</ref>|Randomly Obtained|[[File:Metroid - Brawl Trophy.png|200px]]}}
     * Metroid II: Return of Samus|Trophy Gallery|Super Smash Bros. Brawl}}</ref>|Randomly Obtained|[[File:Metroid - Brawl Trophy.png|200px]]}}
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''====
{{Trophy|Metroid (species)|Metroid|'''NTSC-U''': ''First discovered on planet [[SR388]], this floating life-form grows by absorbing the energy around it. It is incredibly durable but extremely weak to cold. In Smash Bros., a Metroid will grab a rival by the head and drain energy. If you get grabbed, shake it off by pressing left and right!''<br><br>'''PAL''': Mysterious floating life-forms, discovered on the planet [[SR388]], that absorb energy from other living beings. They're tough, except when they're cold. In this game, they'll try to attach themselves to fighters' heads and drain their energy. Press all the buttons you can to shake them off!
Appears In (Wii U version only)
*Metroid
*Metroid II: Return of Samus|Randomly Obtained|[[File:MetroidTrophyWiiU.png|200px]]}}
===Tips Info===
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''====
''"These alien creatures float around and then try to clamp down on you with their sharp fangs. Quickly struggle to break free from their grasp."''


==Sprites==
==Sprites==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Manga Chapter 5 Page 11 Metroid.png|Chozo designs for a Metroid
Manga Chapter 5 Page 11 Metroid.png|Chozo designs for a Metroid
File:Metroid zm Sprite.png|''Zero Mission'' sprite
Metroid sm Sprite.gif
File:Alpha Metroid M2 Art.png|Artwork of an Alpha Metroid from ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus|Metroid II]]''
Big Metroid.gif
File:Gamma Metroid Artwork.png|Artwork of a Gamma Metroid from ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus|Metroid II]]''
Metroid zm Sprite.png|''Zero Mission'' sprite
File:Zeta Metroid Artwork.png|Artwork of a Zeta Metroid from ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus|Metroid II]]''
Metroid m2 Artwork.jpg|Artwork from ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus|Metroid II]]''
File:Omega Metroid m2 Artwork.png|Artwork of an Omega Metroid from ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus|Metroid II]]''
Alpha Metroid m2 Artwork.jpg|Artwork of an Alpha Metroid from ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus|Metroid II]]''
File:Metroid art.png|Artwork of a Metroid from ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''
Gamma Metroid Artwork.png|Artwork of a Gamma Metroid from ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus|Metroid II]]''
File:Metroid mp1 Screenshot 02.png|A Metroid about to feed on Samus in ''Prime''
Zeta Metroid Artwork.png|Artwork of a Zeta Metroid from ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus|Metroid II]]''
File:Metroid ssbb Artwork.png|Metroid appearing in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
Omega Metroid m2 Artwork.png|Artwork of an Omega Metroid from ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus|Metroid II]]''
File:Group of Metroids.png| '''Metroids''' that have just fed on a Space Pirate
Metroid art.png|Artwork of a Metroid from ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''
File:Metroid m1 Artwork.png|A ''Metroid''-depicted Metroid
Metroid mp1 Screenshot 02.png|A Metroid about to feed on Samus in ''Prime''
File:Metroid sm Artwork.png|''Super Metroid'' artwork of a ''Metroid''
Metroid ssbb Artwork.png|Metroid appearing in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
File:Metroid mf Artwork.png|A recycled version of the previous artwork
Group of Metroids.png| '''Metroids''' that have just fed on a Space Pirate
File:Metroid ssbwiiu Screenshot 01.png|Metroids in ''[[Metroid in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
Metroid m1 Artwork.png|A ''Metroid''-depicted Metroid
File:Metroid ssbwiiu Screenshot 02.png|Metroids in ''[[Metroid in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
Metroid sm Artwork.png|''Super Metroid'' artwork of a ''Metroid''
File:Metroid ssbwiiu Screenshot 03.png|Metroids in ''[[Metroid in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
Metroid mf Artwork.png|A recycled version of the previous artwork
Metroid ssbwiiu Screenshot 01.png|Metroids in ''[[Metroid in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
Metroid ssbwiiu Screenshot 02.png|Metroids in ''[[Metroid in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
Metroid ssbwiiu Screenshot 03.png|Metroids in ''[[Metroid in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
Metroid.png|Metroid artwork for ''[[Metroid: Samus Returns]]''
Alpha Metroid.png|Alpha Metroid artwork for ''Metroid: Samus Returns''
Gamma Metroid SR.png|Gamma Metroid artwork for ''Metroid: Samus Returns''
Zeta Metroid SR.png|Zeta Metroid artwork for ''Metroid: Samus Returns''
MSR baby artwork.jpg|Metroid Hatchling artwork for ''Metroid: Samus Returns''
Metroid amiibo.png|amiibo
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