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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | None | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | None | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Krocuss mp2 Logbook.png|60px]] | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Lightbringer]]{{anchor|Lightbringer}} | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Lightbringer]]{{anchor|Lightbringer}} | ||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Seedbursters are moving plants, capable of traveling great distances in search of fertile soil to deposit their seeds in. When provoked by predators, the Seedburster will explode, turning the precious seed inside into a deadly projectile. These seed often do not live to fruition, but help protect the rest of the Seedburster pack from attacks.<ref>{{cite|Seedbursters are moving plants, capable of traveling great distances in search of fertile soil to deposit their seeds in. When provoked by predators, the Seedburster will explode, turning the precious seed inside into a deadly projectile. These seed often do not live to fruition, but help protect the rest of the Seedburster pack from attacks.|Logbook entry for Seedbursters|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Seedbursters are moving plants, capable of traveling great distances in search of fertile soil to deposit their seeds in. When provoked by predators, the Seedburster will explode, turning the precious seed inside into a deadly projectile. These seed often do not live to fruition, but help protect the rest of the Seedburster pack from attacks.<ref>{{cite|Seedbursters are moving plants, capable of traveling great distances in search of fertile soil to deposit their seeds in. When provoked by predators, the Seedburster will explode, turning the precious seed inside into a deadly projectile. These seed often do not live to fruition, but help protect the rest of the Seedburster pack from attacks.|Logbook entry for Seedbursters|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | ||
| style=" | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Also located in the [[Training Access]] | ||
| style="{{roundbr}} {{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Seedburster mp2 Logbook.png|60px]] | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background|neutral}}" | Yes | | style="{{border}} {{background|neutral}}" | Yes | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Shredders can also be found in the [[Ruined Alcove]] | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Shredders can also be found in the [[Ruined Alcove]] | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Shredder mp2 Logbook.png|60px]] | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Shriekbat]]{{anchor|Shriekbat}} | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Shriekbat]]{{anchor|Shriekbat}} | ||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Shriekbats can also be found in multiple areas in Torvus Bog | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Shriekbats can also be found in multiple areas in Torvus Bog | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Shriekbat mp2 Logbook 01.png|60px]] | |||
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| style="{{roundbl}} {{border}} {{background}}" | [[Shrieker]]{{anchor|Shrieker}} | | style="{{roundbl}} {{border}} {{background}}" | [[Shrieker]]{{anchor|Shrieker}} | ||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | A cousin to the Shredder, the Shrieker waits for prey half-buried in the earth. When it detects a target, it erupts from the ground and takes flight. It releases a sonic blast to stun its target, then sweeps in to feast. Shriekers can generate a stealth field that disrupts most Visors, making them difficult to attack.<ref>{{cite|A cousin to the Shredder, the Shrieker waits for prey half-buried in the earth. When it detects a target, it erupts from the ground and takes flight. It releases a sonic blast to stun its target, then sweeps in to feast. Shriekers can generate a stealth field that disrupts most Visors, making them difficult to attack.|Logbook entry for Shriekers|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | A cousin to the Shredder, the Shrieker waits for prey half-buried in the earth. When it detects a target, it erupts from the ground and takes flight. It releases a sonic blast to stun its target, then sweeps in to feast. Shriekers can generate a stealth field that disrupts most Visors, making them difficult to attack.<ref>{{cite|A cousin to the Shredder, the Shrieker waits for prey half-buried in the earth. When it detects a target, it erupts from the ground and takes flight. It releases a sonic blast to stun its target, then sweeps in to feast. Shriekers can generate a stealth field that disrupts most Visors, making them difficult to attack.|Logbook entry for Shriekers|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | ||
| style=" | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Can also be found in [[Torvus Temple]] after talking to [[A-Voq]] for the first time | ||
| style="{{roundbr}} {{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Shrieker mp2 Logbook.png|60px]] | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[Sacred Bridge]] | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[Sacred Bridge]] | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The War Wasp rarely strays far from its hive unless it is pursuing an immediate threat. It attacks with no regard for its own survival, dive-bombing its enemy with stinger extended. Fast-working toxins from the stinger can incapacitate most small organisms. If it battles foes at range, it will fire bursts of potent energy.<ref>{{cite|The War Wasp rarely strays far from its hive unless it is pursuing an immediate threat. It attacks with no regard for its own survival, dive-bombing its enemy with stinger extended. Fast-working toxins from the stinger can incapacitate most small organisms. If it battles foes at range, it will fire bursts of potent energy.|Logbook entry for War Wasps|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The War Wasp rarely strays far from its hive unless it is pursuing an immediate threat. It attacks with no regard for its own survival, dive-bombing its enemy with stinger extended. Fast-working toxins from the stinger can incapacitate most small organisms. If it battles foes at range, it will fire bursts of potent energy.<ref>{{cite|The War Wasp rarely strays far from its hive unless it is pursuing an immediate threat. It attacks with no regard for its own survival, dive-bombing its enemy with stinger extended. Fast-working toxins from the stinger can incapacitate most small organisms. If it battles foes at range, it will fire bursts of potent energy.|Logbook entry for War Wasps|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Yes | | style="{{border}} {{background|neutral}}" | Yes | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Found in multiple areas throughout the Temple Grounds and in [[Agon Wastes]] | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Found in multiple areas throughout the Temple Grounds and in [[Agon Wastes]] | ||
| style="{{roundbr}} {{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:War Wasp mp2 Logbook 01.png|60px]] | | style="{{roundbr}} {{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:War Wasp mp2 Logbook 01.png|60px]] | ||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The Serenity drones have not gone rogue. The units are defenseless, have no weapons, and cannot be eaten. These qualities make them useless to the Ing. The small drones are assigned simple maintenance tasks upon creation and perform them without hesitation until reassigned or destroyed.<ref>{{cite|The Serenity drones have not gone rogue. The units are defenseless, have no weapons, and cannot be eaten. These qualities make them useless to the Ing. The small drones are assigned simple maintenance tasks upon creation and perform them without hesitation until reassigned or destroyed.|Logbook Entry for Serenity Class Drones|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The Serenity drones have not gone rogue. The units are defenseless, have no weapons, and cannot be eaten. These qualities make them useless to the Ing. The small drones are assigned simple maintenance tasks upon creation and perform them without hesitation until reassigned or destroyed.<ref>{{cite|The Serenity drones have not gone rogue. The units are defenseless, have no weapons, and cannot be eaten. These qualities make them useless to the Ing. The small drones are assigned simple maintenance tasks upon creation and perform them without hesitation until reassigned or destroyed.|Logbook Entry for Serenity Class Drones|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | ||
| style=" | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | None | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Serenity Class Drone mp2 Logbook.png|60px]] | | style="{{roundbr}} {{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Serenity Class Drone mp2 Logbook.png|60px]] | ||
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| style="{{border}} {{background|neutral}}" | Yes | | style="{{border}} {{background|neutral}}" | Yes | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Can only be scanned from outside its chamber | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Can only be scanned from outside its chamber | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Caretaker Class Drone mp2 Logbook.png|60px]] | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Growler Class Turret]]{{anchor|Growler Class Turret}} | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Growler Class Turret]]{{anchor|Growler Class Turret}} | ||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [["Humility" Class Turret]]{{anchor|"Humility Class Turret}} | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [["Humility" Class Turret]]{{anchor|"Humility Class Turret}} | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Agon Wastes]] - [[Biostorage Access]] | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Agon Wastes]] - [[Biostorage Access]] | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The Space Pirates copied captured Federation "Growler" turrets, but found the cannon unit inadequate. The replaced the Growler's weapon with a powerful galvanic accelerator cannon. The "Humility" turret packs a strong punch, but retains the Growler system's weaknesses. Fast targets can evade the crude targeting system, and the armor can't take much punishment.<ref>The Space Pirates copied captured Federation "Growler" turrets, but found the cannon unit inadequate. The replaced the Growler's weapon with a powerful galvanic accelerator cannon. The "Humility" turret packs a strong punch, but retains the Growler system's weaknesses. Fast targets can evade the crude targeting system, and the armor can't take much punishment.|Logbook Entry for "Humility" Class Turret|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The Space Pirates copied captured Federation "Growler" turrets, but found the cannon unit inadequate. The replaced the Growler's weapon with a powerful galvanic accelerator cannon. The "Humility" turret packs a strong punch, but retains the Growler system's weaknesses. Fast targets can evade the crude targeting system, and the armor can't take much punishment.<ref>{{cite|The Space Pirates copied captured Federation "Growler" turrets, but found the cannon unit inadequate. The replaced the Growler's weapon with a powerful galvanic accelerator cannon. The "Humility" turret packs a strong punch, but retains the Growler system's weaknesses. Fast targets can evade the crude targeting system, and the armor can't take much punishment.|Logbook Entry for "Humility" Class Turret|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | None | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | None | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Humility Class Turret mp2 Logbook.png|60px]] | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Luminoth Turret]]{{anchor|Luminoth Turret}} | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Luminoth Turret]]{{anchor|Luminoth Turret}} | ||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Can also be scanned in [[Temple Transport Access (Sanctuary Fortress)|Temple Transport Access]] and in the [[Transit Station]] | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Can also be scanned in [[Temple Transport Access (Sanctuary Fortress)|Temple Transport Access]] and in the [[Transit Station]] | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Luminoth Turret mp2 Logbook.png|60px]] | |||
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| style="{{roundbl}} {{border}} {{background}}" | [["Vigilance" Class Turret]]{{anchor|"Vigilance" Class Turret}} | | style="{{roundbl}} {{border}} {{background}}" | [["Vigilance" Class Turret]]{{anchor|"Vigilance" Class Turret}} | ||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Only found in the Hazing Cliff | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Only found in the Hazing Cliff | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Dark Diligence Drone.png|60px]] | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Dark Diligence Drone mp2 Logbook.png|60px]] | ||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Dark Ingsmasher]]{{anchor|Dark Ingsmasher}} | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Dark Ingsmasher]]{{anchor|Dark Ingsmasher}} | ||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Also found in several other locations in Dark Aether | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Also found in several other locations in Dark Aether | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Hunter Ing mp2 Logbook.png|60px]] | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Ing Larva Swarm]]{{anchor|Ing Larva Swarm}} | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Ing Larva Swarm]]{{anchor|Ing Larva Swarm}} | ||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Only found in the Ing Hive | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Only found in the Ing Hive | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Ing Larva Swarm mp2 Logbook.png|60px]] | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Inglet]]{{anchor|Inglet}} | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Inglet]]{{anchor|Inglet}} | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Dark Agon Wastes]] - [[Crossroads]] | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Dark Agon Wastes]] - [[Crossroads]] | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Inglets | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Inglets perform the menial labor of the Horde, but can but pressed into a combat role if there is a need. They are amorphous blobs, capable of clinging to nearly any surface. Inglets can fire bursts of dark matter in self-defense, though they prefer to avoid battle. They seldom travel alone, and can be dangerous in large numbers. As with are Ings, they dislike bright light, and will avoid it if possible.<ref>{{cite|Inglets perform the menial labor of the Horde, but can but pressed into a combat role if there is a need. They are amorphous blobs, capable of clinging to nearly any surface. Inglets can fire bursts of dark matter in self-defense, though they prefer to avoid battle. They seldom travel alone, and can be dangerous in large numbers. As with are Ings, they dislike bright light, and will avoid it if possible.|Logbook entry for Inglets|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Also found in several other locations in Dark Aether | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Also found in several other locations in Dark Aether | ||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | This darkling Pillbug has absorbed the power of the Spider Ball. It can travel over magnetically charged surfaces at will. The creature seems to have a connection to the local energy system. Aggravating it may cause disruption to the system.<ref>{{cite|This darkling Pillbug has absorbed the power of the Spider Ball. It can travel over magnetically charged surfaces at will. The creature seems to have a connection to the local energy system. Aggravating it may cause disruption to the system.|Logbook Entry for the Spider Guardian}}</ref> | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | This darkling Pillbug has absorbed the power of the Spider Ball. It can travel over magnetically charged surfaces at will. The creature seems to have a connection to the local energy system. Aggravating it may cause disruption to the system.<ref>{{cite|This darkling Pillbug has absorbed the power of the Spider Ball. It can travel over magnetically charged surfaces at will. The creature seems to have a connection to the local energy system. Aggravating it may cause disruption to the system.|Logbook Entry for the Spider Guardian}}</ref> | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background|neutral}}" | Yes | | style="{{border}} {{background|neutral}}" | Yes | ||
| style=" | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Can only be scanned from outside the Morph Ball tunnel in the Dynamo Works | ||
| style="{{roundbr}} {{border}} {{background}}" | [[File:Spider Guardian mp2 Logbook.png|60px]] | |||
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! width="5%" style="{{roundtr}}" | Image | ! width="5%" style="{{roundtr}}" | Image | ||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Amorbis | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Amorbis]]{{anchor|Amorbis}} | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Dark Agon Wastes]] - [[Dark Agon Temple]] | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Dark Agon Wastes]] - [[Dark Agon Temple]] | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The enormous Amorbis can move through solid rock and earth with ease, and can sense the location of surface-level prey deep within the ground. They will attempt to ram any target they can find in their domain. They are vulnerable to all forms of weapons fire, but are incredibly strong and resistant to pain.<ref>{{cite|The enormous Amorbis can move through solid rock and earth with ease, and can sense the location of surface-level prey deep within the ground. They will attempt to ram any target they can find in their domain. They are vulnerable to all forms of weapons fire, but are incredibly strong and resistant to pain.|Logbook Entry for Amorbis | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The enormous Amorbis can move through solid rock and earth with ease, and can sense the location of surface-level prey deep within the ground. They will attempt to ram any target they can find in their domain. They are vulnerable to all forms of weapons fire, but are incredibly strong and resistant to pain.<ref>{{cite|The enormous Amorbis can move through solid rock and earth with ease, and can sense the location of surface-level prey deep within the ground. They will attempt to ram any target they can find in their domain. They are vulnerable to all forms of weapons fire, but are incredibly strong and resistant to pain.|Logbook Entry for Amorbis|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background|neutral}}" | Yes | | style="{{border}} {{background|neutral}}" | Yes | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Entry is only added to the Logbook while the Amorbis are not attached to the Dark Sphere | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Entry is only added to the Logbook while the Amorbis are not attached to the Dark Sphere | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[File:Amorbis 1.png|60px]] | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[File:Amorbis 1.png|60px]] | ||
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| style="{{roundbl}} {{border}} {{background}}" | [[Amorbis|Amorbis | | style="{{roundbl}} {{border}} {{background}}" | [[Amorbis|Dark Amorbis]]{{anchor|Dark Amorbis}} | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Dark Agon Wastes]] - [[Dark Agon Temple]] | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Dark Agon Wastes]] - [[Dark Agon Temple]] | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The Amorbis can attach themselves to the Dark Sphere, drawing potent energy from within. They can fire dark energy at Light Crystals, nullifying Safe Zones for a short time. They can also channel this energy into powerful beam attacks. Bioscans indicate a weak spot inside the creature's mouth. Concentrate your fire at this area to damage an Amorbis.<ref>{{cite|The Amorbis can attach themselves to the Dark Sphere, drawing potent energy from within. They can fire dark energy at Light Crystals, nullifying Safe Zones for a short time. They can also channel this energy into powerful beam attacks. Bioscans indicate a weak spot inside the creature's mouth. Concentrate your fire at this area to damage an Amorbis.|Logbook Entry for Amorbis | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The Amorbis can attach themselves to the Dark Sphere, drawing potent energy from within. They can fire dark energy at Light Crystals, nullifying Safe Zones for a short time. They can also channel this energy into powerful beam attacks. Bioscans indicate a weak spot inside the creature's mouth. Concentrate your fire at this area to damage an Amorbis.<ref>{{cite|The Amorbis can attach themselves to the Dark Sphere, drawing potent energy from within. They can fire dark energy at Light Crystals, nullifying Safe Zones for a short time. They can also channel this energy into powerful beam attacks. Bioscans indicate a weak spot inside the creature's mouth. Concentrate your fire at this area to damage an Amorbis.|Logbook Entry for Dark Amorbis|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background|neutral}}" | Yes | | style="{{border}} {{background|neutral}}" | Yes | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Entry is only added to the Logbook while the Amorbis are attached to the Dark Sphere | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Entry is only added to the Logbook while the Amorbis are attached to the Dark Sphere | ||
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==Lore== | ==Lore== | ||
===[[Luminoth Lore]]=== | ===[[Luminoth Lore]]=== | ||
==== History ==== | |||
===== Golden Age ===== | |||
{| cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3" style="{{round|20px}} {{border|2}} {{background|neutral}}" | |||
! width="15%" style="{{roundtl}}" | Entry | |||
! width="20%" | First Location | |||
! | Entry Text | |||
! style="{{roundtr}}" | Image | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Origins{{anchor|Origins}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[Main Energy Controller]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | It is told that the Luminoth were not born of Aether, but of the stars. In the early days, we roamed the greatness of the void, bathing in the glorious light of a thousand stars. We met a vast number of enlightened minds... the [[N'kren]], the [[Ylla]], and the [[Chozo]] among them. Each of them, we found, had claimed a homeworld and formed a deep bond with it. In time, we decided to do the same.<ref>{{cite|It is told that the Luminoth were not born of Aether, but of the stars. In the early days, we roamed the greatness of the void, bathing in the glorious light of a thousand stars We met a vast number of enlightened minds... the N'kren, the Ylla, and the Chozo among them. Each of them, we found, had claimed a homeworld and formed a deep bond with it. In time, we decided to do the same.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Origins"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Origins mp2 Logbook 01.png|70px]] | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Our Heritage{{anchor|Our Heritage}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[Transport to Agon Wastes (Temple Grounds)|Transport to Agon Wastes]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Our search for a home took us through the cosmos. For many a great cycle we roamed, yet a place to call our own eluded us. In time, we began to despair, feeling the search was in vain. We considered remaining among the stars until [[X-Qar|a scout]] returned with news of a world unlike any other. When we beheld Aether for the first time, so great was her beauty that we forsook the stars forever to live upon her surface. From that day forth, the Luminoth were of Aether, our blessed paradise.<ref>{{cite|Our search for a home took us through the cosmos. For many a great cycle we roamed, yet a place to call our own eluded us. In time, we began to despair, feeling the search was in vain. We considered remaining among the starts until a scout returned with news of a world unlike any other. When we beheld Aether for the first time, so great was her beauty that we forsook the stars forever to live upon her surface. From that day forth, the Luminoth were of Aether, our blessed paradise.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]] "Our Heritage"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Our Heritage mp2 Logbook 01.png|70px]] | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Paradise{{anchor|Paradise}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Agon Wastes]] - [[Mining Plaza]]<small> (NTSC version)</small><br>[[Agon Wastes]] - [[Agon Energy Controller]]<small> (PAL/Trilogy version)</small> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Aether was a fertile, aged world with bountiful fields and oceans. The native creatures were gentle compared to the other worlds we had encountered. We settled in a mountain region first, in [[Sanctuary Fortress|cliffside dwellings]]. In time, we established settlements in the green forest of [[Torvus Bog|Torvus]] and in the fertile plains of [[Agon Wastes|Agon]]. A [[Great Temple]] was built between our three domains, a place of peace and a monument to our accomplishments. It was a time of harmony for our people.<ref>{{cite|Aether was a fertile, aged world with bountiful fields and oceans. The native creatures were gentle compared to the other worlds we had encountered. We settled in a mountain region first, in cliffside dwellings. In time, we established settlements in the green forest of Torvus and in the fertile plains of Agon. A Great Temple was built between our three domains, a place of peace and a monument to our accomplishments. It was a time of harmony for our people.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Paradise"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Paradise mp2 Logbook 01.png|70px]] | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Saving Aether{{anchor|Saving Aether}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Agon Wastes]] - [[Agon Energy Controller]]<small> (NTSC version)</small><br>[[Agon Wastes]] - [[Mining Plaza]]<small> (PAL/Trilogy version)</small> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Aether's planetary energy supply reached a critical stage. If left unchecked, the energy would expire, bringing an end to the world. Our greatest minds devised a way to preserve and regulate the remaining planetary energy - the Energy Controllers.<ref>{{cite|Aether's planetary energy supply reached a critical stage. If left unchecked, the energy would expire, bringing an end to the world. Our greatest minds devised a way to preserve and regulate the remaining planetary energy - the Energy Controllers.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Saving Aether"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Saving Aether mp2 Logbook 01.png|70px]] | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Light of Aether{{anchor|Light of Aether}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Agon Wastes]] - [[Portal Terminal]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The main Energy Controller was built in the Great Temple: three sub-controllers were built in Torvus, Agon, and Sanctuary. They collected the energy of Aether, then radiated it over the world to all who needed it. In time we came to call this precious energy the "Light of Aether". It brought peace and prosperity to the Luminoth.<ref>{{cite|The main Energy Controller was built in the Great Temple: three sub-controllers were built in Torvus, Agon, and Sanctuary. They collected the energy of Aether, then radiated it over the world to all who needed it. In time we came to call this precious energy the "Light of Aether". It brought peace and prosperity to the Luminoth.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Light of Aether"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Light of Aether mp2 Logbook 01.png|70px]] | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{roundbl}} {{background}}" | The Stellar Object{{anchor|The Stellar Object}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Agon Wastes]] - [[Mining Station B]]<small> (NTSC version)</small><br>[[Agon Wastes]] - [[Mining Station A]]<small> (PAL/Trilogy version)</small> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | By the time we detected the stellar object as it streaked toward our world, it was too late to stop it. We fired numerous weapons at it in a vain attempt to alter its trajectory. Nothing worked. Our efforts placed a great strain on the Energy Controllers, and weakened Aether. All we could do as the object drew closer was take shelter and wait. We gathered stores of food and water, reinforced the shielding on our dwellings, and spent the last hours in peace.<ref>{{cite|By the time we detected the stellar object as it streaked toward our world, it was too late to stop it. We fired numerous weapons at it in a vain attempt to alter its trajectory. Nothing worked. Our efforts placed a great strain on the Energy Controllers, and weakened Aether. All we could do as the object drew closer was take shelter and wait. We gathered stores of food and water, reinforced the shielding on our dwellings, and spent the last hours in peace.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "The Stellar Object"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{roundbr}} {{background}}" | [[file:The Stellar Object mp2 Logbook.png|70px]] | |||
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===== Dark Age ===== | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Cataclysm{{anchor|Cataclysm}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Agon Wastes]] - [[Mining Station A]]<small> (NTSC version)</small><br>[[Temple Grounds]] - [[Meeting Grounds]]<small> (PAL/Trilogy version)</small> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The starborne terror burnt through the heavens and struck Aether with and untold might. We all expected the world to shatter...but Aether held. There was great devastation, however. The green plains of Agon were scorched forever, and the forest of Torvus was engulfed and wracked by the sea. The skies burned for days, casting darkness over the land.<ref>{{cite|The starborne terror burnt through the heavens and struck Aether with and untold might. We all expected the world to shatter...but Aether held. There was great devastation, however. The green plains of Agon were scorched forever, and the forest of Torvus was engulfed and wracked by the sea. The skies burned for days, casting darkness over the land.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Cataclysm"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Cataclysm mp2 Logbook.png|70px]] | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Age of Anxiety{{anchor|Age of Anxiety}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[Meeting Grounds]]<small> (NTSC version)</small><br>[[Temple Grounds]] - [[Path of Eyes]]<small> (PAL/Trilogy version)</small> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | In time, the roar of a wounded planet subsided. The air, though fouled, was breathable. Light made its way through the dark veil over our world. Slowly, we ventured out from the shelters of our home to see what remained of our paradise. What little comfort we gained by surviving was soon shattered. Half of the planet's energy had vanished from the Energy Controllers. Aether became violently unstable as a result. Of the stellar object which stuck our home, there was no sign.<ref>{{cite|In time, the roar of a wounded planet subsided. The air, though fouled, was breathable. Light made its way through the dark veil over our world. Slowly, we ventured out from the shelters of our home to see what remained of our paradise. What little comfort we gained by surviving was soon shattered. Half of the planet's energy had vanished from the Energy Controllers. Aether became violently unstable as a result. Of the stellar object which stuck our home, there was no sign.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Age of Anxiety"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Age of Anxiety mp2 Logbook.png|70px]] | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The World Warped{{anchor|The World Warped}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[Path of Eyes]]<small> (NTSC version)</small><br>[[Torvus Bog]] - [[Torvus Energy Controller]]<small> (PAL/Trilogy version)</small> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Amidst this turmoil, we discovered many anomalies. Spacial disturbances appeared across the land. Object went into a state of dimensional flux, their atoms divided between Aether and...somewhere else. There was little time to ponder these strange happenings, for we had to deal with the devastation of our lands.<ref>{{cite|Amidst this turmoil, we discovered many anomalies. Spacial disturbances appeared across the land. Objects went into a state of dimensional flux, their atoms divided between Aether and...somewhere else. There was little time to ponder these strange happenings, for we had to deal with the devastation of our lands.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "The World Warped"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:The World Warped mp2 Logbook.png|70px]] | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{roundbl}} {{background}}" | The Ing Attack{{anchor|The Ing Attack}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Torvus Bog]] - [[Path of Roots]]<small> (NTSC version)</small><br>[[Torvus Bog]] - [[Underground Tunnel]]<small> (PAL/Trilogy version)</small> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The day came when space was torn asunder, revealing dimensional rifts to a dark place. Horrible dark swarms streaked forth from these rifts, engulfing nearby creatures and transforming them into what we could come to call darklings. The dark creatures became our enemies, and peace came to an end on Aether.<ref>{{cite|The day came when space was torn asunder, revealing dimensional rifts to a dark place. Horrible dark swarms streaked forth from these rifts, engulfing nearby creatures and transforming them into what we could come to call darklings. The dark creatures became our enemies, and peace came to an end on Aether.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "The Ing Attack"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{roundbr}} {{background}}" | [[file:The Ing Attack mp2 Logbook.png|70px]] | |||
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==== Conflict ==== | |||
===== First Phase ===== | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Dark Aether{{anchor|Dark Aether}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Torvus Bog]] - [[Torvus Energy Controller]]<small> (NTSC version)</small><br>[[Torvus Bog]] - [[Path of Roots]]<small> (PAL/Trilogy)</small> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | In time, we created machines to open rifts to our enemy's world. Volunteer scouts went through the rifts and found a twisted world, harsh and poisonous...a Dark Aether. They discovered that this world held the missing half of our planet's energy. They also saw the true face of the enemy, a race we came to call "Ing", meaning terror. Our scouts could not survive long on the surface of Dark Aether, so venomous was its air. Still, we vowed to return. We prepared for war.<ref>{{cite|In time, we created machines to open rifts to our enemy's world. Volunteer scouts went through the rifts and found a twisted world, harsh and poisonous...a Dark Aether. They discovered that this world held the missing half of our planet's energy. They also saw the true face of the enemy, a race we came to call "Ing", meaning terror. Our scouts could not survive long on the surface of Dark Aether, so venomous was its air. Still, we vowed to return. We prepared for war.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Dark Aether"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Our War Begins{{anchor|Our War Begins}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Torvus Bog]] - [[Underground Tunnel]]<small> (NTSC version)</small><br>[[Torvus Bog]] - [[Training Chamber]]<small> (PAL/Trilogy version)</small> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | We developed [[Light Crystal|Crystals]] that brought the Light of Aether to the dark world. Using these Crystals allowed our warriors to explore the enemy lands, to bring war to the Ing. Sadly, the Crystals were not enough. We needed stronger weapons, better armor. We withdrew from Dark Aether while our greatest minds devised new engines of war.<ref>{{cite|We developed Crystals that brought the Light of Aether to the dark world. Using these Crystals allowed our warriors to explore the enemy lands, to bring war to the Ing. Sadly, the Crystals were not enough. We needed stronger weapons, better armor. We withdrew from Dark Aether while our greatest minds devised new engines of war.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Our War Begins"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Recovering Energy{{anchor|Recovering Energy}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Torvus Bog]] - [[Training Chamber]]<small> (NTSC version)</small><br>[[Torvus Bog]] - [[Catacombs]]<small> (PAL/Trilogy version)</small> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | We were not prepared to fight a long war. The forces of the enemy outnumbered ours vastly. We sought a way to end the war quickly, without extended combat. We decided to build a device to recover our lost planetary energy from Dark Aether. Without this energy, the dark world would cease to be, and our world would be restored to stability.<ref>{{cite|We were not prepared to fight a long war. The forces of the enemy outnumbered ours vastly. We sought a way to end the war quickly, without extended combat. We decided to build a device to recover our lost planetary energy from Dark Aether. Without this energy, the dark world would cease to be, and our world would be restored to stability.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Recovering Energy"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | New Weapons{{anchor|New Weapons}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Torvus Bog]] - [[Gathering Hall (Torvus Bog)|Gathering Hall]]<small> (NTSC version)</small><br>[[Agon Wastes]] - [[Mining Station B]]<small> (PAL/Trilogy version)</small> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Our studies of the Ing revealed the source of their attacks as dark energy. We built weapons to use this energy, thinking it could overload energy targets and eliminate them. We soon learned our error, as the [[Dark Beam]] was not of great effect on the Ing. We then began to develop a [[Light Beam|weapon that used light energy]]. This weapon would dispatch the Ing with terrible efficiency.<ref>{{cite|Our studies of the Ing revealed the source of their attacks as dark energy. We built weapons to use this energy, thinking it could overload energy targets and eliminate them. We soon learned our error, as the Dark Beam was not of great effect on the Ing. We then began to develop a weapon that used light energy. This weapon would dispatch the Ing with terrible efficiency.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "New Weapons"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{roundbl}} {{background}}" | The New Terror{{anchor|The New Terror}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Torvus Bog]] - [[Catacombs]]<small> (NTSC version)</small><br>[[Torvus Bog]] - [[Gathering Hall (Torvus Bog)|Gathering Hall]]<small> (PAL/Trilogy version)</small> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{roundbr}} {{background}}" | In time, the Ing began to possess Luminoth as well as creatures. Friends and family members became the enemy, spilling Luminoth blood across the land. Desperate, we devised shielding to prevent Ing possession. It was effective, but not perfect. Should the shielding fail, all Luminoth were prepared to self-terminate rather than become a weapon for the Ing.<ref>{{cite|In time, the Ing began to possess Luminoth as well as creatures. Friends and family members became the enemy, spilling Luminoth blood across the land. Desperate, we devised shielding to prevent Ing possession. It was effective, but not perfect. Should the shielding fail, all Luminoth were prepared to self-terminate rather than become a weapon for the Ing.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "The New Terror"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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===== Second Phase ===== | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The Sky Temple{{anchor|The Sky Temple}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[Fortress Transport Access (Temple Grounds)|Fortress Transport Access]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | We learned that the [[Emperor Ing|ruler of the Ing]] dwelled in a place dubbed the "[[Sky Temple]]" by our forces. This place held the planetary energy of Dark Aether as well. It was heavily guarded, and entry was barred by a great gate requiring ten keys to unlock. These keys were hidden throughout Dark Aether by the Ing. A mission was planned, one that would find the hidden keys and recover our missing energy from the Sky Temple.<ref>{{cite|We learned that the [[Emperor Ing|ruler of the Ing]] dwelled in a place dubbed the "[[Sky Temple]]" by our forces. This place held the planetary energy of Dark Aether as well. It was heavily guarded, and entry was barred by a great gate requiring ten keys to unlock. These keys were hidden throughout Dark Aether by the Ing. A mission was planned, one that would find the hidden keys and recover our missing energy from the Sky Temple.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "The Sky Temple"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The Final Crusade{{anchor|The Final Crusade}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Sanctuary Fortress]] - [[Hall of Combat Mastery]]<small> (NTSC version)</small><br>[[Sanctuary Fortress]] - [[Sanctuary Energy Controller]]<small> (PAL/Trilogy version)</small> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | While our forces on Dark Aether fought desperate battles against superior numbers, our best minds completed their work. The Energy Transfer Module, a device designed to recover our lost planetary energy, was ready at last. A force of our greatest warriors was assembled, each equipped with the best armor and weaponry available. We sent this brave cadre of fighters to invade the Sky Temple and seize the missing energy lying within.<ref>{{cite|While our forces on Dark Aether fought desperate battles against superior numbers, our best minds completed their work. The Energy Transfer Module, a device designed to recover our lost planetary energy, was ready at last. A force of our greatest warriors was assembled, each equipped with the best armor and weaponry available. We sent this brave cadre of fighters to invade the Sky Temple and seize the missing energy lying within.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "The Final Crusade"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Shattered Hope{{anchor|Shattered Hope}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Sanctuary Fortress]] - [[Main Research]]<small> (NTSC version)</small><br>[[Sanctuary Fortress]] - [[Hall of Combat Mastery]]<small> (PAL/Trilogy version)</small> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | None of the warriors sent to the Sky Temple returned. Our forces searched Dark Aether for them, in vain. Of the Energy Transfer Module, there was no sign. Though saddened, we set out to prepare another mission, to build another module, to try once more to save our dying world.<ref>{{cite|None of the warriors sent to the Sky Temple returned. Our forces searched Dark Aether for them, in vain. Of the Energy Transfer Module, there was no sign. Though saddened, we set out to prepare another mission, to build another module, to try once more to save our dying world.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Shattered Hope"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Agon Falls{{anchor|Agon Falls}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Sanctuary Fortress]] - [[Sanctuary Energy Controller]]<small> (NTSC version)</small><br>[[Sanctuary Fortress]] - [[Main Gyro Chamber]]<small> (PAL/Trilogy version)</small> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | A massive Ing attack came to the land of Agon. Soon, the Temple of Agon was surrounded by the Horde, with no hope of salvation. Our gallant warriors there were slain, and Agon fell to the enemy. Our blood chilled when we learned that the energy within that temple was drained. The Ing had found the Energy Transfer Module, and were using it as a weapon against us.<ref>{{cite|A massive Ing attack came to the land of Agon. Soon, the Temple of Agon was surrounded by the Horde, with no hope of salvation. Our gallant warriors there were slain, and Agon fell to the enemy. Our blood chilled when we learned that the energy within that temple was drained. The Ing had found the Energy Transfer Module, and were using it as a weapon against us.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Agon Falls"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{roundbl}} {{background}}" | Torvus Falls{{anchor|Torvus Falls}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Sanctuary Fortress]] - [[Main Gyro Chamber]]<small> (NTSC version)</small><br>[[Sanctuary Fortress]] - [[Sanctuary Entrance]]<small> (PAL/Trilogy version)</small> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{roundbr}} {{background}}" | The Ing turned their focus on the Torvus Bog next, sending a vast force to lay siege to the temple there. Thousands upon thousands of Ing were destroyed by our warriors, yet they kept coming until there was no Luminoth alive to offer resistance in Torvus. On that day, the energy of Torvus was taken to Dark Aether, and our hopes for survival grew dim.<ref>{{cite|The Ing turned their focus on the Torvus Bog next, sending a vast force to lay siege to the temple there. Thousands upon thousands of Ing were destroyed by our warriors, yet they kept coming until there was no Luminoth alive to offer resistance in Torvus. On that day, the energy of Torvus was taken to Dark Aether, and our hopes for survival grew dim.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Torvus Falls"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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===== Final Phase ===== | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Sanctuary Falls{{anchor|Sanctuary Falls}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Sanctuary Fortress]] - [[Watch Station]]<small> (NTSC version)</small><br>[[Sanctuary Fortress]] - [[Main Research]]<small> (PAL/Trilogy version)</small> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Our battered forces gathered in the Sanctuary Fortress to prepare for the inevitable siege there. They didn't wait long. Wave after wave of Ing assaulted the greatest of our fortresses, with one goal in mind: to seize the energy there. The Ing turned the machines of Sanctuary against our warriors, and soon all was lost. The energy of Sanctuary was taken by the Ing. Only one Energy Controller remained on Aether.<ref>{{cite|Our battered forces gathered in the Sanctuary Fortress to prepare for the inevitable siege there. They didn't wait long. Wave after wave of Ing assaulted the greatest of our fortresses, with one goal in mind: to seize the energy there. The Ing turned the machines of Sanctuary against our warriors, and soon all was lost. The energy of Sanctuary was taken by the Ing. Only one Energy Controller remained on Aether.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Sanctuary Falls"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{roundbl}} {{background}}" | Twilight{{anchor|Twilight}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Sanctuary Fortress]] - [[Sanctuary Entrance]]<small> (NTSC version)</small><br>[[Sanctuary Fortress]] - [[Watch Station]]<small> (PAL/Trilogy version)</small> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{roundbr}} {{background}}" | What few remained gathered in the Great Temple. There, all but U-Mos, the last Sentinel of Aether, entered into life-preserving stasis. There they remain, to be released once the Ing were destroyed...or to sleep forever. His people safe, U-Mos prepared for the last, terrible assault. In the silence of the Great Temple, he prayed for salvation, for deliverance from the terror of the Ing.<ref>{{cite|What few remained gathered in the Great Temple. There, all but U-Mos, the last Sentinel of Aether, entered into life-preserving stasis. There they remain, to be released once the Ing were destroyed...or to sleep forever. His people safe, U-Mos prepared for the last, terrible assault. In the silence of the Great Temple, he prayed for salvation, for deliverance from the terror of the Ing.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Twilight"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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==== Keybearer Lore ==== | |||
===== Cadre 1 ===== | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | A-Kul's Testament{{anchor|A-Kul's Testament}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Sky Temple Grounds]] - [[Sky Temple Gateway]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Soon I shall pass to the final rest. My key is in place. Through my spiritual link with to the others, I know where their bodies lie. I shall leave this knowledge, that their last location in the dark world can be known. May this knowledge lead our warriors to the Sky Temple Keys. | |||
<br/> | |||
The time draws near. Hear the words of A-Kul, she they call Champion of Aether. Know that my warriors fought and died with uncommon valor. Do not look unkindly upon their failure, for they died to save us all.<ref>{{cite|Soon I shall pass to the final rest. My key is in place. Through my spiritual link with to the others, I know where their bodies lie. I shall leave this knowledge, that their last location in the dark world can be known. May this knowledge lead our warriors to the Sky Temple Keys. | |||
<br/> | |||
The time draws near. Hear the words of A-Kul, she they call Champion of Aether. Know that my warriors fought and died with uncommon valor. Do not look unkindly upon their failure, for they died to save us all.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "A-Kul's Testament"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | J-Stl's Testament{{anchor|J-Stl's Testament}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Agon Wastes]] - [[Central Mining Station]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | My journey comes to an end. The thrice-cursed Ing prepared an ambush of singular cunning in the mining station. They caught me in it like a neophyte fresh from the training halls. I have sent five score of their number to whatever foul pit they call afterlife, but in vain. My life is extinguished.<ref>{{cite|My journey comes to an end. The thrice-cursed Ing prepared an ambush of singular cunning in the mining station. They caught me in it like a neophyte fresh from the training halls. I have sent five score of their number to whatever foul pit they call afterlife, but in vain. My life is extinguished.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "J-Stl's Testament"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | B-Stl's Testament{{anchor|B-Stl's Testament}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Agon Wastes]] - [[Main Reactor]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | I can go no further. Here in this reactor, I go to join my mate, J-Stl, in final rest. Though I die with honor, a shame falls on my house until the key I seek reaches its destination. May my brothers find my burden, that the way to the Sky Temple will be opened at last.<ref>{{cite|I can go no further. Here in this reactor, I go to join my mate, J-Stl, in final rest. Though I die with honor, a shame falls on my house until the key I seek reaches its destination. May my brothers find my burden, that the way to the Sky Temple will be opened at last.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "B-Stl's Testament"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | S-Dly's Testament{{anchor|S-Dly's Testament}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Torvus Bog]] - [[Torvus Lagoon]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | They came to the lagoon in the night, delivering true deathblows before I could detect them. As my life faded, I sent a call to the cadre to warn them of this surprise attack. May they find my key and dispatch the Ing who killed me. Only then will my final rest be peaceful.<ref>{{cite|They came to the lagoon in the night, delivering true deathblows before I could detect them. As my life faded, I sent a call to the cadre to warn them of this surprise attack. May they find my key and dispatch the Ing who killed me. Only then will my final rest be peaceful.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "S-Dly's Testament"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{roundbl}} {{background}}" | G-Sch's Testament{{anchor|G-Sch's Testament}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Torvus Bog]] - [[Catacombs]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{roundbr}} {{background}}" | What craven savages are the Ing! Trapped in the catacombs with no chance of rescue, I fought them to the last. I watched them feed upon their dead. I heard them pressing the lesser of their number into the front ranks, that my blasts would take them. At least their leader stood against me in battle. He was a foe worthy of a Luminoth Warrior.<ref>{{cite|What craven savages are the Ing! Trapped in the catacombs with no chance of rescue, I fought them to the last. I watched them feed upon their dead. I heard them pressing the lesser of their number into the front ranks, that my blasts would take them. At least their leader stood against me in battle. He was a foe worthy of a Luminoth Warrior.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "G-Sch's Testament"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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===== Cadre 2 ===== | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | S-Jrs's Testament{{anchor|S-Jrs's Testament}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Sanctuary Fortress]] - [[Sanctuary Entrance]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | A-Kul tried to send me back to Aether, that I might get reinforcements. Both cadres have been attacked, devastated. The Ing followed me. They came, wearing the skin of beasts. I gave them a good fight, yet, I have failed. May I redeem my honor in the next life. Here, at the fortress entrance, I breathe my last.<ref>{{cite|A-Kul tried to send me back to Aether, that I might get reinforcements. Both cadres have been attacked, devastated. The Ing followed me. They came, wearing the skin of beasts. I gave them a good fight, yet, I have failed. May I redeem my honor in the next life. Here, at the fortress entrance, I breathe my last.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "S-Jrs's Testament"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | C-Rch's Testament{{anchor|C-Rch's Testament}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Sanctuary Fortress]] - [[Dynamo Works]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Let this be the final testament of warrior C-Rch. I have no more shells for my weapons. For the enemy, I have naught but the blade and fist. Let them come. They wait in the works, hissing, and slithering like beasts. Let them. When my war cry comes, there will be a dread final reckoning. Come forth, hated enemy. Let there be an end!<ref>{{cite|Let this be the final testament of warrior C-Rch. I have no more shells for my weapons. For the enemy, I have naught but the blade and fist. Let them come. They wait in the works, hissing, and slithering like beasts. Let them. When my war cry comes, there will be a dread final reckoning. Come forth, hated enemy. Let there be an end!|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "C-Rch's Testament"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | D-Isl's Testament{{anchor|D-Isl's Testament}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[Storage Cavern A]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | It is inside me. I feel it spreading, clawing at my will, tearing at my thoughts. It moves me against my will, to this cavern. Here it will end. I do not wish this, do not want my body to become a weapon for the Ing within me. It hates. It demands obedience. I will fight to the end. I shall self-terminate before I will be a pawn of a filthy Ing.<ref>{{cite|It is inside me. I feel it spreading, clawing at my will, tearing at my thoughts. It moves me against my will, to this cavern. Here it will end. I do not wish this, do not want my body to become a weapon for the Ing within me. It hates. It demands obedience. I will fight to the end. I shall self-terminate before I will be a pawn of a filthy Ing.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "D-Isl's Testament"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | M-Dhe's Testament{{anchor|M-Dhe's Testament}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[Landing Site (Temple Grounds)|Landing Site]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The last hit breached my armor. The poison spreads. Though I have found the key, it is too late for me. Soon my light will fail. They know I am here. They will come to this site to plunder the key. My last stand shall be at the edge of the temple grounds. I only hope I have the strength to fight when they arrive.<ref>{{cite|The last hit breached my armor. The poison spreads. Though I have found the key, it is too late for me. Soon my light will fail. They know I am here. They will come to this site to plunder the key. My last stand shall be at the edge of the temple grounds. I only hope I have the strength to fight when they arrive.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "M-Dhe's Testament"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{roundbl}} {{background}}" | J-Fme's Testament{{anchor|J-Fme's Testament}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[Industrial Site]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Final entry, Warrior J-Fme. | |||
<br/> | |||
Their army swells. Beasts and rogue machines join the ranks of the Horde, all eager to bring death to the Luminoth. The Ing have sent these new additions to the industrial site to do battle with me, while they watched from safety. Cowardly mongrels! My only regret in death is that I did not live to see the day of their defeat. May it come soon!<ref>{{cite|Final entry, Warrior J-Fme. | |||
<br/> | |||
Their army swells. Beasts and rogue machines join the ranks of the Horde, all eager to bring death to the Luminoth. The Ing have sent these new additions to the industrial site to do battle with me, while they watched from safety. Cowardly mongrels! My only regret in death is that I did not live to see the day of their defeat. May it come soon!|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "J-Fme's Testament"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|} | |||
==== A-Kul's Clues ==== | |||
Before her death, one of the Luminoth warriors left clues as to the locations of the other nine [[Keybearer|Keybearers]]. Upon finding and scanning the corpses of each Keybearer, their respective Log replaces the corresponding clue about their whereabouts. | |||
===== Cadre 1 ===== | |||
{| cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3" style="{{round|20px}} {{border|2}} {{background|neutral}}" | |||
! width="15%" style="{{roundtl}}" | Entry | |||
! width="20%" | First Location | |||
! style="{{roundtr}}" | Entry Text | |||
! width="5%" | Image | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | J-Stl's Key{{anchor|J-Stl's Key}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Sky Temple Grounds]] - [[Sky Temple Gateway]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Noble J-Stl. | |||
<br/> | |||
Lost his soul before a fortress in the scorched land.<ref>{{cite|Noble J-Stl. | |||
<br/> | |||
Lost his soul before a fortress in the scorched land.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "J-Stl's Key"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:A-Kul's Clues.png|60px]] | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | B-Stl's Key{{anchor|B-Stl's Key}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Sky Temple Grounds]] - [[Sky Temple Gateway]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Gallant B-Stl | |||
<br/> | |||
She lies deep in a fortress of dry land.<ref>{{cite|Gallant B-Stl | |||
<br/> | |||
She lies deep in a fortress of dry land.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "B-Stl's Key"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:A-Kul's Clues.png|60px]] | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | S-Dly's Key{{anchor|S-Dly's Key}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Sky Temple Grounds]] - [[Sky Temple Gateway]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Brave S-Dly. | |||
<br/> | |||
Beside the marsh of a raining land she laid her body forever.<ref>{{cite|Brave S-Dly. | |||
<br/> | |||
Beside the marsh of a raining land she laid her body forever.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "S-Dly's Key"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:A-Kul's Clues.png|60px]] | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{roundbl}} {{background}}" | G-Sch's Key{{anchor|G-Sch's Key}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Sky Temple Grounds]] - [[Sky Temple Gateway]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Gentle G-Sch | |||
<br/> | |||
With a Bearerpod he sleeps in a flooded temple.<ref>{{cite|Gentle G-Sch | |||
<br/> | |||
With a Bearerpod he sleeps in a flooded temple.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "G-Sch's Key"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{roundbr}} {{background}}" | [[file:A-Kul's Clues.png|60px]] | |||
|} | |||
===== Cadre 2 ===== | |||
{| cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3" style="{{round|20px}} {{border|2}} {{background|neutral}}" | |||
! width="15%" style="{{roundtl}}" | Entry | |||
! width="20%" | First Location | |||
! style="{{roundtr}}" | Entry Text | |||
! width="5%" | Image | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | S-Jrs's Key{{anchor|S-Jrs's Key}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Sky Temple Grounds]] - [[Sky Temple Gateway]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Loyal S-Jrs. | |||
<br/> | |||
He no longer breathes, looking down at the great bridge of a holy fortress.<ref>{{cite|Loyal S-Jrs. | |||
<br/> | |||
He no longer breathes, looking down at the great bridge of a holy fortress.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "S-Jrs's Key"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:A-Kul's Clues.png|60px]] | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | C-Rch's Key{{anchor|C-Rch's Key}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Sky Temple Grounds]] - [[Sky Temple Gateway]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Judicious C-Rch. | |||
<br/> | |||
In a small corridor within the depths of a high fortress, he lies silently.<ref>{{cite|Judicious C-Rch. | |||
<br/> | |||
In a small corridor within the depths of a high fortress, he lies silently.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "C-Rch's Key"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:A-Kul's Clues.png|60px]] | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | D-Isl's Key{{anchor|D-Isl's Key}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Sky Temple Grounds]] - [[Sky Temple Gateway]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Steadfast D-Isl. | |||
<br/> | |||
Who shall disturb you among the trees of holy ground?<ref>{{cite|Steadfast D-Isl.<br>Who shall disturb you among the trees of holy ground?|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "D-Isl's Key"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:A-Kul's Clues.png|60px]] | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | M-Dhe's Key{{anchor|M-Dhe's Key}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Sky Temple Grounds]] - [[Sky Temple Gateway]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Fearless M-Dhe. | |||
<br/> | |||
The one who shall move the pillar of holy ground will see your soulless body.<ref>{{cite|Fearless M-Dhe. | |||
<br/> | |||
The one who shall move the pillar of holy ground will see your soulless body.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "M-Dhe's Key"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:A-Kul's Clues.png|60px]] | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{roundbl}} {{background}}" | J-Fme's Key{{anchor|J-Fme's Key}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Sky Temple Grounds]] - [[Sky Temple Gateway]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Mighty J-Fme. | |||
<br/> | |||
In the last, what did you see? Was it one of our gates closing, sealing the scorched land from our holy ground?<ref>{{cite|Mighty J-Fme. | |||
<br/> | |||
In the last, what did you see? Was it one of our gates closing, sealing the scorched land from our holy ground?|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]]|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
| style="{{border}} {{roundbr}} {{background}}" | [[file:A-Kul's Clues.png|60px]] | |||
|} | |||
===[[Space Pirate Logs]]=== | ===[[Space Pirate Logs]]=== | ||
====Cycle 4==== | |||
{| cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3" style="{{round|20px}} {{border|2}} {{background|neutral}}" | |||
! width="15%" style="{{roundtl}}" | Entry | |||
! width="20%" | First Location | |||
! style="{{roundtr}}" | Entry Text | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Log 04.468.1 (Phazon Operations){{anchor|Log 04.468.1}}{{anchor|Phazon Operations}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Agon Wastes]] - [[Command Center (Agon Wastes)|Command Center]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Science teams have discovered the presence of Phazon in the Dasha system four cycles ago. High command authorized the deployment of our team shortly thereafter. Our orders are to establish a base on planet Aether and evaluate local Phazon resources. Because this world lies on the periphery of [[Galactic Federation]] territory, we are following stealth protocols at the highest level. A cadre of elite commandos has been dispatched to provide security for our force as well. This operation is now under way.<ref>{{cite|Science teams have discovered the presence of Phazon in the Dasha system four cycles ago. High command authorized the deployment of our team shortly thereafter. Our orders are to establish a base on planet Aether and evaluate local Phazon resources. Because this world lies on the periphery of [[Galactic Federation]] territory, we are following stealth protocols at the highest level. A cadre of elite commandos has been dispatched to provide security for our force as well. This operation is now under way.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Log 04.468.1 (Phazon Operations)"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{roundbl}} {{background}}" | Log 04.885.3 (Local Conflict){{anchor|Log 04.885.3}}{{anchor|Local Conflict}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Agon Wastes]] - [[Command Center (Agon Wastes)|Command Center]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{roundbr}} {{background}}" | Intelligence reports on the indigenous population of [[Aether]] are in error. This planet is not at peace, nor are the inhabitants docile. Evidence of a class 4 conflict is present here, though hostilities are at minimal level now. Our territory has suffered several raids by a strange type of shadowy creature. These raids have caused considerable damage, and we have requested more combat troops in response.<ref>{{cite|Intelligence reports on the indigenous population of [[Aether]] are in error. This planet is not at peace, nor are the inhabitants docile. Evidence of a class 4 conflict is present here, though hostilities are at minimal level now. Our territory has suffered several raids by a strange type of shadowy creature. These raids have caused considerable damage, and we have requested more combat troops in response.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Log 04.885.3 (Local Conflict)"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|} | |||
====Cycle 5==== | |||
{| cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3" style="{{round|20px}} {{border|2}} {{background|neutral}}" | |||
! width="15%" style="{{roundtl}}" | Entry | |||
! width="20%" | First Location | |||
! style="{{roundtr}}" | Entry Text | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Log 05.008.6 (Great Discoveries){{anchor|Log 05.008.6}}{{anchor|Great Discoveries}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Agon Wastes]] - [[Command Center (Agon Wastes)|Command Center]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | A spatial anomaly has been found within our base. We believe this rift in space-time leads to a [[Dark Aether|parallel dimension]] of some type, but have been unable to interact with it thus far. A strange artifact was found near the anomaly as well. It may be a weapon or generator of some kind: perhaps it is the key to accessing the anomaly. High Command is eager for reports on the relic. A new weapon for our arsenal is always welcome.<ref>{{cite|A spatial anomaly has been found within our base. We believe this rift in space-time leads to a [[Dark Aether|parallel dimension]] of some type, but have been unable to interact with it thus far. A strange artifact was found near the anomaly as well. It may be a weapon or generator of some kind: perhaps it is the key to accessing the anomaly. High Command is eager for reports on the relic. A new weapon for our arsenal is always welcome.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Log 05.008.6 (Great Discoveries)"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{roundbl}} {{background}}" | Log 05.422.1 (Rift Portal){{anchor|Log 05.422.1}}{{anchor|Rift Portal}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Agon Wastes]] - [[Command Center (Agon Wastes)|Command Center]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{roundbr}} {{background}}" | The Rift Portal has been opened. The artifact weapon, dubbed the "[[Dark Beam]]" by science team, provides energy needed to open the portal, although for a limited time. We've sent expeditions through the portal, and they have returned with incredible news. The portal leads to a parallel version of Aether. This "Dark Aether" has suffered a global calamity, turning it into a toxic wasteland. It is the homeworld of the shadowy creature who have been raiding our base for the last cycle. Most importantly, it is the prime location of Phazon in this sector. Extraction plans are being prepared. We will not be denied!<ref>{{cite|The Rift Portal has been opened. The artifact weapon, dubbed the "[[Dark Beam]]" by science team, provides energy needed to open the portal, although for a limited time. We've sent expeditions through the portal, and they have returned with incredible news. The portal leads to a parallel version of Aether. This "Dark Aether" has suffered a global calamity, turning it into a toxic wasteland. It is the homeworld of the shadowy creature who have been raiding our base for the last cycle. Most importantly, it is the prime location of Phazon in this sector. Extraction plans are being prepared. We will not be denied!|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Log 05.422.1 (Rift Portal)"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|} | |||
====Cycle 6==== | |||
{| cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3" style="{{round|20px}} {{border|2}} {{background|neutral}}" | |||
! width="15%" style="{{roundtl}}" | Entry | |||
! width="20%" | First Location | |||
! style="{{roundtr}}" | Entry Text | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Log 06.221.7 (Phazon Raids){{anchor|Log 06.221.7}}{{anchor|Phazon Raids}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Agon Wastes]] - [[Command Center (Agon Wastes)|Command Center]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Phazon extraction raids are under way on Dark Aether. The toxicity of the atmosphere has taken a toll on our workforce, as have the hostile natives of that world. Science Team is preparing survival gear to protect our work teams, and we have increased our security presence in extraction areas. Fortunately, High Command is sending more troops and supplies. Our troops and resources are spread dangerously thin, and this mission cannot fail.<ref>{{cite|Phazon extraction raids are under way on Dark Aether. The toxicity of the atmosphere has taken a toll on our workforce, as have the hostile natives of that world. Science Team is preparing survival gear to protect our work teams, and we have increased our security presence in extraction areas. Fortunately, High Command is sending more troops and supplies. Our troops and resources are spread dangerously thin, and this mission cannot fail.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Log 06.221.7 (Phazon Raids)"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Log 06.362.2 (The Hunter){{anchor|Log 06.362.2}}{{anchor|The Hunter}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Agon Wastes]] - [[Biostorage Station]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Samus Aran, the accursed Hunter, has arrived. The sudden arrival of the Hunter is strange enough, but her actions are stranger still. She does not seek our destruction, but our Phazon. With each raid, she steals Phazon ore, only killing those who attempt to deny her. What she needs it for we do not know - though Science Team suspects she requires it to power her new armorsuit. Dark in color, it is equipped with strange new weapons. The troops now call her the "[[Dark Samus|Dark Hunter]]." It is a fitting title.<ref>{{cite|Samus Aran, the accursed Hunter, has arrived. The sudden arrival of the Hunter is strange enough, but her actions are stranger still. She does not seek our destruction, but our Phazon. With each raid, she steals Phazon ore, only killing those who attempt to deny her. What she needs it for we do not know - though Science Team suspects she requires it to power her new armorsuit. Dark in color, it is equipped with strange new weapons. The troops now call her the "Dark Hunter." It is a fitting title.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Log 06.362.2 (The Hunter)|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Log 06.713.5 (Security Breach){{anchor|Log 06.713.5}}{{anchor|Security Breach}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Agon Wastes]] - [[Save Station B (Agon Wastes)|Save Station B]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The Dark Hunter teleports into the base at will. Our security has proven next to useless against her. Her latest raid was disastrous. Not only did we lose more Phazon to her, but she also crippled the stealth field generator with her strange new weapons. We are exposed. Until the replacement generator arrives, we will be vulnerable to scans and detection. Our presence here is still minimal: should the Federation find us, we will be unable to defend our position. Fortunately, Aether is on the fringe of Federation space. With luck, we will have a stealth field back in effect before being detected.<ref>{{cite|The Dark Hunter teleports into the base at will. Our security has proven next to useless against her. Her latest raid was disastrous. Not only did we lose more Phazon to her, but she also crippled the stealth field generator with her strange new weapons. We are exposed. Until the replacement generator arrives, we will be vulnerable to scans and detection. Our presence here is still minimal: should the Federation find us, we will be unable to defend our position. Fortunately, Aether is on the fringe of Federation space. With luck, we will have a stealth field back in effect before being detected.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Log 06.713.5 (Security Breach)"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{roundbl}} {{background}}" | Log 06.989.8 (Shadow War){{anchor|Log 06.989.8}}{{anchor|Shadow War}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Agon Wastes]] - [[Storage D]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{roundbr}} {{background}}" | The local war has escalated in intensity. The shadowlings from Dark Aether launched an offensive. The assault seems focused on a central network of buildings atop a mountain: a base, perhaps. Strangely, this attack coincides with a rise in planetary instability. Perhaps these shadow creatures are using a new weapon system. The shadowlings must believe us to be foes, for they have hit our base numerous times as well. We are holding, but this attrition is taking its toll on our troops and resources. Reinforcements are en route. We can only wait and defend what is ours.<ref>{{cite|The local war has escalated in intensity. The shadowlings from Dark Aether launched an offensive. The assault seems focused on a central network of buildings atop a mountain: a base, perhaps. Strangely, this attack coincides with a rise in planetary instability. Perhaps these shadow creatures are using a new weapon system. The shadowlings must believe us to be foes, for they have hit our base numerous times as well. We are holding, but this attrition is taking its toll on our troops and resources. Reinforcements are en route. We can only wait and defend what is ours.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Log 06.989.8 (Shadow War)"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|} | |||
====Cycle 7==== | |||
{| cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3" style="{{round|20px}} {{border|2}} {{background|neutral}}" | |||
! width="15%" style="{{roundtl}}" | Entry | |||
! width="20%" | First Location | |||
! style="{{roundtr}}" | Entry Text | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Log 07.013.6 (Federation Attack){{anchor|Log 07.013.6}}{{anchor|Federation Attack}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Agon Wastes]] - [[Security Station B]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Another disaster. The transport bringing our reinforcements and supplies has been shot down. It was engaged in orbit by a federation vessel, which has landed near the alien temple. It's only a matter of time before the Marines attack. Survivors from our ship have made their way to our base. Here we shall make our stand. Another enemy. First the shadowlings, then the Dark Hunter, and now the Galactic Federation Marine Corps. Perhaps fate will smile upon us, before the world itself opens its maw and swallows us.<ref>{{cite|Another disaster. The transport bringing our reinforcements and supplies has been shot down. It was engaged in orbit by a federation vessel, which has landed near the alien temple. It's only a matter of time before the Marines attack. Survivors from our ship have made their way to our base. Here we shall make our stand. Another enemy. First the shadowlings, then the Dark Hunter, and now the Galactic Federation Marine Corps. Perhaps fate will smile upon us, before the world itself opens its maw and swallows us.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Log 07.013.6 (Federation Attack)"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{roundbl}} {{background}}" | Log 07.159.9 (Two Hunters){{anchor|Log 07.159.9}}{{anchor|Two Hunters}} | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Agon Wastes]] - [[Central Mining Station]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{roundbr}} {{background}}" | Another hunter, wearing the traditional colors of Samus Aran, made planetfall today. Horrific as it may sound, there are two of them now. We are bracing for a new assault. This dire turn of events may bear some good will. One of our scouts in Dark Aether saw a curious encounter. The Dark Hunter attacked the one clad as Samus near a Phazon site. Perhaps they are not allies...but foes. Perhaps we can forge an alliance with the Dark Hunter - an exchange, Phazon for the head of our common enemy.<ref>{{cite|Another hunter, wearing the traditional colors of Samus Aran, made planetfall today. Horrific as it may sound, there are two of them now. We are bracing for a new assault. This dire turn of events may bear some good will. One of our scouts in Dark Aether saw a curious encounter. The Dark Hunter attacked the one clad as Samus near a Phazon site. Perhaps they are not allies...but foes. Perhaps we can forge an alliance with the Dark Hunter - an exchange, Phazon for the head of our common enemy.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "Log 07.159.9 (Two Hunters)"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|} | |||
===[[Trooper Logs]]=== | ===[[Trooper Logs]]=== | ||
====Force One==== | |||
{| cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3" style="{{round|20px}} {{border|2}} {{background|neutral}}" | |||
! width="15%" style="{{roundtl}}" | Entry | |||
! width="20%" | First Location | |||
! style="{{roundtr}}" | Entry Text | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[LCPL J. Brode]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[GFMC Compound]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Man, I hope that is the only breeding ground for these things. If there's more, we're in big trouble. We had a hard enough time taking that one out of commission: I almost ran out of ammo. I never run out of ammo!<ref>{{cite|Man, I hope that is the only breeding ground for these things. If there's more, we're in big trouble. We had a hard enough time taking that one out of commission: I almost ran out of ammo. I never run out of ammo!|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "LCPL J. Brode"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[PFC I. Crany]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[GFMC Compound]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Last night at chow, Angseth starts talking about some bounty hunter and how she blew up a planet full of Space Pirates. I told her I didn't believe in fairy tales like that, and she took it personal. I just find it hard to believe that one person took out an entire Space Pirate base, that's all. But if she wants to believe in this Samus, or Bigfoot, or Santa Claus, she can.<ref>{{cite|Last night at chow, Angseth starts talking about some bounty hunter and how she blew up a planet full of Space Pirates. I told her I didn't believe in fairy tales like that, and she took it personal. I just find it hard to believe that one person took out an entire Space Pirate base, that's all. But if she wants to believe in this Samus, or Bigfoot, or Santa Claus, she can.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "PFC I. Crany|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[CAPT A. Exeter]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[GFMC Compound]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | I'm beginning to think it was a real bad idea going down there. Reevs is right, that hive is just one of many. It's stupid to stir a hornet's nest, especially if you plan on sleeping under it.<ref>{{cite|I'm beginning to think it was a real bad idea going down there. Reevs is right, that hive is just one of many. It's stupid to stir a hornet's nest, especially if you plan on sleeping under it.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "CAPT A. Exeter"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[PFC G. Haley]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[GFMC Compound]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | I hear.<br>Them.<br>Everywhere. They're coming.<br>Can't sleep. Ever.<br>They'll eat me.<br>Eat.<ref>{{cite|I hear.<br>Them.<br>Everywhere. They're coming.<br>Can't sleep. Ever.<br>They'll eat me.<br>Eat.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "PFC G. Haley"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[PFC S. Milligan]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[GFMC Compound]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Brouda lost the bet, so he switched watch duty with me. I figure this section is nice and safe and boring, which suits me just fine. Let those other pugs guard the hot zone, I...hold on...hey! Halt! ...No! Hel--(transmission ends)<ref>{{cite|Brouda lost the bet, so he switched watch duty with me. I figure this section is nice and safe and boring, which suits me just fine. Let those other pugs guard the hot zone, I...hold on...hey! Halt! ...No! Hel--(transmission ends)|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "PFC S. Milligan"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{roundbl}} {{border}} {{background}}" | [[SPC F. Triplette]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[GFMC Compound]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | The sarge says those "Splinters" remind him of some killer bug he saw on another planet once. All I know is the things are fast and take a lot to drop. Pretty soon we'll have to go to bayonets. Everyone's low on ammo...even Brode, and he's the stingiest grunt I know.<ref>{{cite|The sarge says those "Splinters" remind him of some killer bug he saw on another planet once. All I know is the things are fast and take a lot to drop. Pretty soon we'll have to go to bayonets. Everyone's low on ammo...even Brode, and he's the stingiest grunt I know.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "SPC F. Triplette"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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====Force Two==== | |||
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! width="15%" style="{{roundtl}}" | Entry | |||
! width="20%" | First Location | |||
! style="{{roundtr}}" | Entry Text | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[SPC M. Angseth]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[Trooper Security Station]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | This is ridiculous. I can outshoot half the men here, and I'm stuck on monitor duty. I didn't join up to stare at a holoscreen! This wouldn't happen to Samus Aran... She'd be out there take care of business, not pushing buttons and sending reports.<ref>{{cite|This is ridiculous. I can outshoot half the men here, and I'm stuck on monitor duty. I didn't join up to stare at a holoscreen! This wouldn't happen to Samus Aran... She'd be out there take care of business, not pushing buttons and sending reports.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "SPC M. Angseth"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[GSGT C. Benet]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[Command Chamber]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | There's something wrong with the lock systems in this section. They've failed twice, locking us out until someone came along to let us in. If it happens again while we're playing "bait" for those things...well, at least we'll go out fighting, instead of hiding in the control area.<ref>{{cite|There's something wrong with the lock systems in this section. They've failed twice, locking us out until someone came along to let us in. If it happens again while we're playing "bait" for those things...well, at least we'll go out fighting, instead of hiding in the control area.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "GSGT C. Benet"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[PFC L. Brouda]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[Communication Area]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | We'll be making our stand here. The engineer tells me there's no way we'll get the ship's engines online, and atmospheric interference is scrambling our distress beacon. If anyone reads this, know that we did our duty and fought well.<ref>{{cite|We'll be making our stand here. The engineer tells me there's no way we'll get the ship's engines online, and atmospheric interference is scrambling our distress beacon. If anyone reads this, know that we did our duty and fought well.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "PFC L. Brouda"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[PFC E. Denys]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[Sacred Bridge]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | I'm the only one left. Managed to get out of the hive, but when I got to the ship, everyone was gone...dead. I'm heading for that alien building we saw earlier. Maybe someone can help me there... Wait, something's moving down there. Hello...?<ref>{{cite|I'm the only one left. Managed to get out of the hive, but when I got to the ship, everyone was gone...dead. I'm heading for that alien building we saw earlier. Maybe someone can help me there... Wait, something's moving down there. Hello...?|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "PFC E. Denys"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[SPC B. Reevs]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[Command Chamber]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | I don't like this plan. This hive is a small portion of a larger network. There may be dozens of hive systems like this across the planet, and they may all be linked. Destroying this one may buy us time, but it may also provoke the other hives into attacking.<ref>{{cite|I don't like this plan. This hive is a small portion of a larger network. There may be dozens of hive systems like this across the planet, and they may all be linked. Destroying this one may buy us time, but it may also provoke the other hives into attacking.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "SPC B. Reevs"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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| style="{{roundbl}} {{border}} {{background}}" | [[PFC M. Veroni]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Temple Grounds]] - [[Collapsed Tunnel]] | |||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | I think Haley's losing it. He talks to himself all the time, and he won't sleep. He almost shot me on watch the other night. I think he thought I was one of those things. I talked to the doc about taking him off the line, and he told me we need all the help we can get. That's true, but if he goes berserk and kills a bunch of us, that won't be very helpful.<ref>{{cite|I think Haley's losing it. He talks to himself all the time, and he won't sleep. He almost shot me on watch the other night. I think he thought I was one of those things. I talked to the doc about taking him off the line, and he told me we need all the help we can get. That's true, but if he goes berserk and kills a bunch of us, that won't be very helpful.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "PFC M. Veroni"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
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==Research== | ==Research== | ||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Volatile ore with biomutagenic properties. Origin point of Phazon unknown. First detection of element on planet Tallon IV. Used by Space Pirates to produce vast levels of energy. Bioforms exposed to Phazon without proper shielding will eventually undergo radical mutation.<ref>{{cite|Volatile ore with biomutagenic properties. Origin point of Phazon unknown. First detection of element on planet Tallon IV. Used by Space Pirates to produce vast levels of energy. Bioforms exposed to Phazon without proper shielding will eventually undergo radical mutation.|Research data for Phazon|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Volatile ore with biomutagenic properties. Origin point of Phazon unknown. First detection of element on planet Tallon IV. Used by Space Pirates to produce vast levels of energy. Bioforms exposed to Phazon without proper shielding will eventually undergo radical mutation.<ref>{{cite|Volatile ore with biomutagenic properties. Origin point of Phazon unknown. First detection of element on planet Tallon IV. Used by Space Pirates to produce vast levels of energy. Bioforms exposed to Phazon without proper shielding will eventually undergo radical mutation.|Research data for Phazon|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | ||
| style=" | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | Also found in several other locations in Dark Aether | ||
| style="{{roundbr}} {{border}} {{background}}" | [[file:Phazon mp2 Logbook.png|60px]] | |||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}} {{roundbr}}" | | | style="{{border}} {{background}} {{roundbr}}" | [[File:Dark Lift Crystal.png|60px]] <!-- Both Crystal types use the same image in the logbook --> | ||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}} {{roundbr}}" | [[file:Super Beacon.png|60px]] | | style="{{border}} {{background}} {{roundbr}}" | [[file:Super Beacon mp2 Logbook.png|60px]] | ||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | No | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | | ||
| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[File:Super-Energized Crystal.png|45px]] <!-- Both crystal types use same image in the logbook --> | ||
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| style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Light Crystal]]{{anchor|Light Crystal}} | | style="{{border}} {{background}}" | [[Light Crystal]]{{anchor|Light Crystal}} | ||
