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[[Retro Studios]], the creators of the ''Prime'' series, has previously announced that the changes made to the European version of ''Metroid Prime'' are unauthorized and incorrect. However, the subsequent release of ''Trilogy'' by Retro Studios calls into question whether or not that decision still stands. | [[Retro Studios]], the creators of the ''Prime'' series, has previously announced that the changes made to the European version of ''Metroid Prime'' are unauthorized and incorrect. However, the subsequent release of ''Trilogy'' by Retro Studios calls into question whether or not that decision still stands. | ||
===North American Version=== | ===North American Version=== | ||
[[Samus Aran]] detects a distress signal from the [[Space Pirate]]s' frigate [[Orpheon]]. She boards the frigate and finds it in disrepair, and largely devoid of life. Data found on computer terminals within the frigate suggest that it had been recently used to research the material [[Phazon]], which the Space Pirates discovered on [[Tallon IV]], the planet the Orpheon was in orbit above. When Samus reaches the ship's [[Reactor Core]], she discovers the most successful biological experiment of the Space Pirates, the [[Parasite Queen]]. Samus is forced to battle the creature. Its corpse falls onto the reactor, causing it to become critical. As Samus begins to evacuate the ship she is confronted by [[Ridley]]. Ridley causes an explosion that greatly damages Samus's [[Power Suit]], reducing it to basic functionality. Samus quickly returns to her gunship. Ridley flies away to the planet and Samus decides to follow him. The frigate eventually falls to the planet. | [[Samus Aran]] detects a distress signal from the [[Space Pirate]]s' frigate [[Orpheon]]. She boards the frigate and finds it in disrepair, and largely devoid of life. Data found on computer terminals within the frigate suggest that it had been recently used to research the material [[Phazon]], which the Space Pirates discovered on [[Tallon IV]], the planet the Orpheon was in orbit above. When Samus reaches the ship's [[Reactor Core]], she discovers the most successful biological experiment of the Space Pirates, the [[Parasite Queen]]. Samus is forced to battle the creature. Its corpse falls onto the reactor, causing it to become critical. As Samus begins to evacuate the ship she is confronted by [[Ridley (specimen)|Ridley]]. Ridley causes an explosion that greatly damages Samus's [[Power Suit]], reducing it to basic functionality. Samus quickly returns to her gunship. Ridley flies away to the planet and Samus decides to follow him. The frigate eventually falls to the planet. | ||
Samus discovers that Tallon IV was formerly inhabited by the [[Chozo]]. Thanks to the [[Chozo Lore|Lore]] the Chozo left on the ruins and temples of Tallon IV, Samus discovers that the planet had been struck by a meteor many years ago. The meteor, which would later be discovered to be a [[Leviathan]], carried with it a strange substance, known to the [[Chozo]] as [[Phazon|"The Great Poison"]]. As the poisonous substance brought by the meteor spread over the planet, it caused great damage to the biosphere. At the time of Samus's arrival, it had already caused widespread mutations in the local organisms, and rendered some areas lifeless. Samus also discovers that the Space Pirates estimated that life in Tallon IV would perish in a span of 25 years. | Samus discovers that Tallon IV was formerly inhabited by the [[Chozo]]. Thanks to the [[Chozo Lore|Lore]] the Chozo left on the ruins and temples of Tallon IV, Samus discovers that the planet had been struck by a meteor many years ago. The meteor, which would later be discovered to be a [[Leviathan]], carried with it a strange substance, known to the [[Chozo]] as [[Phazon|"The Great Poison"]]. As the poisonous substance brought by the meteor spread over the planet, it caused great damage to the biosphere. At the time of Samus's arrival, it had already caused widespread mutations in the local organisms, and rendered some areas lifeless. Samus also discovers that the Space Pirates estimated that life in Tallon IV would perish in a span of 25 years. | ||
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The various carvings scattered around the Chozo Ruins document the Chozo's struggle to destroy the substance emanating from the meteor and return the planet to its original state. The Chozo, who were themselves being eroded by the substance, were unsuccessful in their attempts to right the planet's ecosystem. Eventually, they resolved to seal the meteor and the [[Impact Crater]] from which the substance was emanating. The Chozo built a [[Artifact Temple|Temple]] over the crater to contain the [[Metroid Prime (specimen)|Worm]] and to stop the spread of the substance on the planet. They also sealed its entrance and left twelve [[Chozo Artifact|artifact]]s scattered all over the planet that served as keys to break the seal. After this the Chozo left the planet. | The various carvings scattered around the Chozo Ruins document the Chozo's struggle to destroy the substance emanating from the meteor and return the planet to its original state. The Chozo, who were themselves being eroded by the substance, were unsuccessful in their attempts to right the planet's ecosystem. Eventually, they resolved to seal the meteor and the [[Impact Crater]] from which the substance was emanating. The Chozo built a [[Artifact Temple|Temple]] over the crater to contain the [[Metroid Prime (specimen)|Worm]] and to stop the spread of the substance on the planet. They also sealed its entrance and left twelve [[Chozo Artifact|artifact]]s scattered all over the planet that served as keys to break the seal. After this the Chozo left the planet. | ||
After exploring the planet, Samus discovers that the [[Space Pirate|Space Pirates]] have built a base on Tallon IV, and are experimenting with the "Great Poison" and its effects on [[Metroid (species)|Metroids]] and other local species. The pirates officially named the substance [[Phazon]]. After hacking their database on the [[Phendrana Drifts]] facility, Samus discovers that the pirates had accidentally entered the Chozo temple from the underground and discovered a strange creature within. The creature killed the miners, but was later captured and subjected to study. It was discovered that the creature was genetically similar to a Metroid, though much more evolved. It was then named [[Metroid Prime]] by the pirates. It was also discovered that the creature was immune to the negative effects of Phazon, and that it had also a high appetite for the substance. The creature was kept in a stasis tank, but it eventually was able to escape. In the process it absorbed some of the pirate weaponry to its body and then returned to its lair in the Impact Crater. Samus also discovers the presence of several [[Chozo Ghost]]s in the ruins of the ancient civilization. The corruption that the Phazon brought was so immense that it even contaminated the ghosts of the Chozo. Some Pirates were killed by these ghosts, forcing the Pirates to prevent any access to the Chozo Ruins or Temples. | After exploring the planet, Samus discovers that the [[Space Pirate|Space Pirates]] have built a base on Tallon IV, and are experimenting with the "Great Poison" and its effects on [[Metroid (species)|Metroids]] and other local species. The pirates officially named the substance [[Phazon]]. After hacking their database on the [[Phendrana Drifts]] facility, Samus discovers that the pirates had accidentally entered the Chozo temple from the underground and discovered a strange creature within. The creature killed the miners, but was later captured and subjected to study. It was discovered that the creature was genetically similar to a Metroid, though much more evolved. It was then named [[Metroid Prime (specimen)|Metroid Prime]] by the pirates. It was also discovered that the creature was immune to the negative effects of Phazon, and that it had also a high appetite for the substance. The creature was kept in a stasis tank, but it eventually was able to escape. In the process it absorbed some of the pirate weaponry to its body and then returned to its lair in the Impact Crater. Samus also discovers the presence of several [[Chozo Ghost]]s in the ruins of the ancient civilization. The corruption that the Phazon brought was so immense that it even contaminated the ghosts of the Chozo. Some Pirates were killed by these ghosts, forcing the Pirates to prevent any access to the Chozo Ruins or Temples. | ||
The Space Pirates want to extract all of the planet's Phazon for use as an energy source and in continued biological experiments. They set up various research stations in different regions for the purpose of experimenting with Phazon. Finally, they begin excavations into the planet's surface so as to extract subterranean Phazon. This area became known as the [[Phazon Mines]]. It was also home to many biological experiments. | The Space Pirates want to extract all of the planet's Phazon for use as an energy source and in continued biological experiments. They set up various research stations in different regions for the purpose of experimenting with Phazon. Finally, they begin excavations into the planet's surface so as to extract subterranean Phazon. This area became known as the [[Phazon Mines]]. It was also home to many biological experiments. | ||
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===''[[Metroid Prime Trilogy|Trilogy]]'' Version=== | ===''[[Metroid Prime Trilogy|Trilogy]]'' Version=== | ||
[[Samus Aran|Samus]]'s [[Gunship]] detects a distress signal from the [[Space Pirate]] frigate [[Orpheon]]. She boards the frigate to find it in disrepair, and largely devoid of life. Data found on computer terminals within the frigate suggest that it had recently been being used to research the material [[Phazon]], which the Space Pirates discovered on [[Tallon IV]], the planet the Orpheon is in orbit above. Foremost among the topics of research aboard the Orpheon is the effect of Phazon on living organisms. When Samus reaches the ship's [[Reactor Core]], she discovers the most successful biological experiment of the Space Pirates, the [[Parasite Queen]]. The Parasite Queen is an animal native to Tallon IV that has been exposed to Phazon, causing it to grow to an atypically large size. It apparently was responsible for the destruction aboard the Orpheon. Due to the threat it poses, Samus destroys the Parasite Queen. Its corpse falls onto the reactor, causing it to become critical. Samus begins to evacuate the ship, but while doing so meets up with [[Meta-Ridley]]. He attacks her, damaging her [[Power Suit]] and reducing it to basic functionality. Samus quickly escapes back to her gunship, and both she and Ridley escape to Tallon IV. The Orpheon's reactor fails, causing it to crash into the surface of the planet as well. | [[Samus Aran|Samus]]'s [[Samus Aran's Gunship|Gunship]] detects a distress signal from the [[Space Pirate]] frigate [[Orpheon]]. She boards the frigate to find it in disrepair, and largely devoid of life. Data found on computer terminals within the frigate suggest that it had recently been being used to research the material [[Phazon]], which the Space Pirates discovered on [[Tallon IV]], the planet the Orpheon is in orbit above. Foremost among the topics of research aboard the Orpheon is the effect of Phazon on living organisms. When Samus reaches the ship's [[Reactor Core]], she discovers the most successful biological experiment of the Space Pirates, the [[Parasite Queen]]. The Parasite Queen is an animal native to Tallon IV that has been exposed to Phazon, causing it to grow to an atypically large size. It apparently was responsible for the destruction aboard the Orpheon. Due to the threat it poses, Samus destroys the Parasite Queen. Its corpse falls onto the reactor, causing it to become critical. Samus begins to evacuate the ship, but while doing so meets up with [[Meta-Ridley]]. He attacks her, damaging her [[Power Suit]] and reducing it to basic functionality. Samus quickly escapes back to her gunship, and both she and Ridley escape to Tallon IV. The Orpheon's reactor fails, causing it to crash into the surface of the planet as well. | ||
Samus discovers that Tallon IV was formerly a [[Chozo]] civilization. Based on carvings in [[Chozo Ruins|the ruins of the Chozo city]], a cataclysmic meteor strike and the resulting environmental damage wiped out the Chozo living there. The meteor, which would later be discovered to be a [[Leviathan]], brought Phazon to Tallon IV. As the poisonous Phazon brought by the meteor spread over the planet, it caused damage to the biosphere. At the time of Samus's arrival, it had already caused widespread mutations in the local organisms, and rendered some areas lifeless. Samus discovers the space pirates' estimate that in approximately 25 years, no life will remain on Tallon IV. | Samus discovers that Tallon IV was formerly a [[Chozo]] civilization. Based on carvings in [[Chozo Ruins|the ruins of the Chozo city]], a cataclysmic meteor strike and the resulting environmental damage wiped out the Chozo living there. The meteor, which would later be discovered to be a [[Leviathan]], brought Phazon to Tallon IV. As the poisonous Phazon brought by the meteor spread over the planet, it caused damage to the biosphere. At the time of Samus's arrival, it had already caused widespread mutations in the local organisms, and rendered some areas lifeless. Samus discovers the space pirates' estimate that in approximately 25 years, no life will remain on Tallon IV. | ||
