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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 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.

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.

Alpha Metroid M2 Art.png|Artwork of an Alpha Metroid from ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus|Metroid II]]''