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{{quote|Mother is the greatest being in existence and does everything perfectly.<ref>{{cite manga|Mother is the greatest being in existence and does everything perfectly.|[[Gray Voice]]|1|7|8}}</ref>|[[Gray Voice]]}}


'''Mother Brain''' is a recurring character in the ''[[Metroid (series)|Metroid series]]''. It is featured in ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'', ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'', ''[[Super Metroid]]'' and ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''. It was created by the [[Chozo]] as an organic supercomputer with telepathic abilities, but it developed sentience and turned on the Chozo. When the [[Space Pirate]]s later took over [[Zebes]], Mother Brain was made the leader of the entire organization. Mother Brain is responsible for the the spread of [[Metroid (species)|Metroids]].
'''Mother Brain''' is a recurring character in the ''[[Metroid (series)|Metroid series]]''. It<ref name="It" /> is featured in ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'', ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'', ''[[Super Metroid]]'' and ''[[Metroid: Other M]]'' and most importantly in the [[Metroid (manga)|''Metroid'']] manga.<ref name="Purpose">{{cite manga|The Chozo saw the need to accelerate their plan to link the galaxy into one unified society, and decided to consolidate their data with that of the Federation. And so I was born|Mother Brain|1|7|8}}</ref> It was created by the [[Chozo]] as an organic supercomputer with telepathic abilities, but it developed sentience and turned on the Chozo. When the [[Space Pirate]]s later took over [[Zebes]], Mother Brain was made the leader of the entire organization. Mother Brain is responsible for the the spread of [[Metroid (species)|Metroids]].


==In ''Metroid''==
==''Metroid'' Manga==
In ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' and its remake, Mother Brain is the main antagonist of the game. It is located in [[Tourian]], and controls all Space Pirate actions on the planet. [[Samus Aran|Samus]] makes her way into Tourian, and manages to destroy Mother Brain, activating a time bomb which destroys the facility.  
[[File:Early Mother Brain Manga.png|left|100px|Mother Brain, created by the Chozo]]
Mother Brain was created by the Chozo to oversee planet [[Zebes]] and to bring species of the [[Milky Way]] to harmony.<ref name="It">{{cite manga|It's okay [[Samus Aran|Samus]]. It won't harm you. It's the computer interface that oversees [[Zebes|this planet]].|[[Old Bird]]|1|2|4}}</ref><ref name="Purpose" /> Mother Brain is introduced as a benevolent robot designed to protect the Chozo through Zebes. As the Chozo reveal an infant [[Samus Aran|Samus]] to Mother Brain, Mother Brain assesses that her human body will not be able to withstand Zebes for more than a few days. Because of this, the Chozo infuse their DNA with Samus's, allowing her to survive in Zebes's dangerous environment. As revealed in the [[Iono Feria]] incident, Mother Brain assesses dangers and suggests the Chozo to act accordingly.


== In ''Super Metroid'' ==
[[File:Mother Brain Manga.png|left|thumb|Mother Brain attempts to recruit Samus to her army of Pirates]]
In Super Metroid, Mother Brain takes all the roles of the previous game, but Mother Brain transforms after her initial defeat in her glass tank. She takes on the form of a highly powerful bipedal being. She also possesses the Hyper Beam, not to be confused with the [[Phazon Enhancement Device Suit|PED's]] [[Hyper Beam]]. It is actually impossible for [[Samus Aran|Samus]] to defeat Mother Brain; only the appearance of the [[Metroid Hatchling|infant Metroid]] allows Samus to complete the boss fight.
It is also revealed that Mother Brain oversees the development of the Chozo's [[Metroid (species)|Metroid]]s. She gives them a report on their progress toward clearing the X on [[SR388]].<ref>{{cite manga|Please give the [[SR388|SR-388]] report as usual, Mother Brain.|Old Bird|1|2|16}}</ref> Old Bird, [[Gray Voice]], and possibly other Chozo were working with Mother Brain to create the Metroid species to defeat the X. Upon revealing Metroids to other Chozo, however, [[Space Pirate]]s attacked Zebes, expelling the Chozo from the planet. It is likely that Mother Brain was already part of the Space Pirates and had called them as the completed infant Metroid was available. After the Chozo were removed from Zebes, Mother Brain had assumed control of at least the Zebesian Space Pirates and had given them the gift of the bio-weapon, the Metroid.


== In ''Metroid Other M'' ==
Mother Brain's creation purpose, to bring together the Galaxy's species, had backfired. Instead, Mother Brain and Gray Voice sought to organize the species through the force of the Space Pirates. The manga reveals that Mother Brain has at least [[Kraid]] and [[Ridley]] underneath her command. Mother Brain attempted to use Samus's power alongside the Pirates', attempting to persuade her by claiming that she was the parent Samus's Chozo half. Samus, however, rejected the thought of helping Mother Brain. Mother Brain is betrayed by Gray Voice and he is about to destroy her, but she calls on Ridley for help. Gray Voice reveals that Mother Brain in fact fears that Samus will grow powerful enough to destroy Mother Brain, a feat realized by Samus after years pass.
 
At the end of the manga, Samus approaches Mother Brain after defeating [[Ridley]]. It is left ambiguous, unclear as to whether or not Samus defeated Mother Brain or not. Because the final chapters of the manga seem to reflect what happens in ''Metroid'', it can be safely assumed that these events are the same events in ''Metroid'' with much less detail. This means that Samus did defeat Mother Brain, which then rebuilt herself for ''Super Metroid''.
 
==''Metroid''==
In ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' and its remake, Mother Brain is the main antagonist of the game. It is located in [[Tourian]], and controls all Space Pirate actions on the planet, including [[Kraid]] and [[Ridley]]. Mother Brain's room is protected by turrets and [[Rinka]]s. [[Samus Aran|Samus]] makes her way into Tourian, and manages to destroy Mother Brain, activating a time bomb which destroys the facility. Mother Brain is protected by a glass made of Zebetite that is very resistant to Samus's Power Beam.<ref name="Zebetite">{{cite manga|My, my, what's wrong? This shield is made by molecule transference of [[Zebetite]]. It uses the same system that governs [[Zebes|the planet's]] shield. You should know [[Power Beam|your weapon]] is useless here. What are you so worked up about?|Mother Brain|1|7|18}}</ref> Samus, however, can break it by using [[Missile]]s. Once it breaks, Samus can attack Mother Brean freely until it is destroyed.
===''Metroid: Zero Mission''===
Mother Brain's ''Zero Mission'' appearance is identical to her appearance in ''Metroid''. The room is still full with turrets and Rinka and there is still a classic setup with Mother Brain at the left of the room in her Zebetite shield. Samus can now break the shield with Missiles or [[Super Missile]]s. There is additionally a lot of lava around the floor and a much larger area around. There are three platforms which Samus can use to stand on and attack Mother Brain from. Once Mother Brain is destroyed, Samus must escape to her [[Samus Aran's Gunship|gunship]] in time. Unlike ''Metroid'', Samus can return to Mother Brain's chamber after receiving the [[Legendary Power Suit]]. Even with Samus's Gravity Suit, the strongest suit available in the game, Samus still receives damage if she touches residual acid left behind in Mother Brain's chamber. The only reason to return to Tourian after acquiring the Legendary Power Suit is to find a couple of additional [[Suit Expansion]]s.
 
==''Super Metroid''==
In Super Metroid, Mother Brain takes all the roles of the previous game, but Mother Brain transforms after her initial defeat in her Zebetite tank. She takes on the form of a highly powerful bipedal being. She also possesses the Hyper Beam, not to be confused with the [[Phazon Enhancement Device Suit|PED's]] [[Hyper Beam]]. It is actually impossible for [[Samus Aran|Samus]] to defeat Mother Brain; only the appearance of the [[Metroid Hatchling|infant Metroid]] allows Samus to complete the boss fight.
 
==''Metroid Other M''==
Mother Brain has made an appearance in Metroid Other M, through Samus's flashbacks. She recalls of when she and the [[Metroid Hatchling|baby Metroid]] destroyed Mother Brain in ''[[Super Metroid]]''. Also on the [[Bottle Ship|Bottle Ship's]] scientists under Madeline Bergman attempt to create a simulated Mother Brain, known as MB.  This simulated Mother Brain, appears to late in the game, physically mirroring Madeline Bergman. After Samus confronts the real Madeline Bergman, Samus finds out that MB was an acronym for [[Melissa Bergman]] along with Mother Brain. Samus battles the creature, however the [[Galactic Federation]] saves Samus from death, and destroys Melissa Bergman.
Mother Brain has made an appearance in Metroid Other M, through Samus's flashbacks. She recalls of when she and the [[Metroid Hatchling|baby Metroid]] destroyed Mother Brain in ''[[Super Metroid]]''. Also on the [[Bottle Ship|Bottle Ship's]] scientists under Madeline Bergman attempt to create a simulated Mother Brain, known as MB.  This simulated Mother Brain, appears to late in the game, physically mirroring Madeline Bergman. After Samus confronts the real Madeline Bergman, Samus finds out that MB was an acronym for [[Melissa Bergman]] along with Mother Brain. Samus battles the creature, however the [[Galactic Federation]] saves Samus from death, and destroys Melissa Bergman.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The office of Hiroshi Yamauchi, the former president of [[Nintendo]], was called ''Mother Brain''. Yamauchi was also the executive producer of the first three ''Metroid'' games.
*The office of Hiroshi Yamauchi, the former president of [[Nintendo]], was called ''Mother Brain''. Yamauchi was also the executive producer of the first three ''Metroid'' games.
*The [[Aurora Unit]]s are based on Mother Brain.
*The [[Aurora Unit]]s are based on Mother Brain, this is shown in ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption|Corruption]]'' previews. Aside from being physically similar, Aurora Units and Mother Brain both serve the function of maintaining the planet they reside in—serving as nerve centers of their respective planets. It is possible that the [[Galactic Federation]] took inspiration from the [[Chozo|Chozo's]] creation of Mother Brain.


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Mother Brain

Mother Brain as she appeared in Metroid: Zero Mission

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Quote1.png Mother is the greatest being in existence and does everything perfectly.[1] Quote2.png
— Gray Voice

Mother Brain is a recurring character in the Metroid series. It[2] is featured in Metroid, Metroid: Zero Mission, Super Metroid and Metroid: Other M and most importantly in the Metroid manga.[3] It was created by the Chozo as an organic supercomputer with telepathic abilities, but it developed sentience and turned on the Chozo. When the Space Pirates later took over Zebes, Mother Brain was made the leader of the entire organization. Mother Brain is responsible for the the spread of Metroids.

Metroid Manga

Mother Brain, created by the Chozo
Mother Brain, created by the Chozo

Mother Brain was created by the Chozo to oversee planet Zebes and to bring species of the Milky Way to harmony.[2][3] Mother Brain is introduced as a benevolent robot designed to protect the Chozo through Zebes. As the Chozo reveal an infant Samus to Mother Brain, Mother Brain assesses that her human body will not be able to withstand Zebes for more than a few days. Because of this, the Chozo infuse their DNA with Samus's, allowing her to survive in Zebes's dangerous environment. As revealed in the Iono Feria incident, Mother Brain assesses dangers and suggests the Chozo to act accordingly.

Mother Brain attempts to recruit Samus to her army of Pirates

It is also revealed that Mother Brain oversees the development of the Chozo's Metroids. She gives them a report on their progress toward clearing the X on SR388.[4] Old Bird, Gray Voice, and possibly other Chozo were working with Mother Brain to create the Metroid species to defeat the X. Upon revealing Metroids to other Chozo, however, Space Pirates attacked Zebes, expelling the Chozo from the planet. It is likely that Mother Brain was already part of the Space Pirates and had called them as the completed infant Metroid was available. After the Chozo were removed from Zebes, Mother Brain had assumed control of at least the Zebesian Space Pirates and had given them the gift of the bio-weapon, the Metroid.

Mother Brain's creation purpose, to bring together the Galaxy's species, had backfired. Instead, Mother Brain and Gray Voice sought to organize the species through the force of the Space Pirates. The manga reveals that Mother Brain has at least Kraid and Ridley underneath her command. Mother Brain attempted to use Samus's power alongside the Pirates', attempting to persuade her by claiming that she was the parent Samus's Chozo half. Samus, however, rejected the thought of helping Mother Brain. Mother Brain is betrayed by Gray Voice and he is about to destroy her, but she calls on Ridley for help. Gray Voice reveals that Mother Brain in fact fears that Samus will grow powerful enough to destroy Mother Brain, a feat realized by Samus after years pass.

At the end of the manga, Samus approaches Mother Brain after defeating Ridley. It is left ambiguous, unclear as to whether or not Samus defeated Mother Brain or not. Because the final chapters of the manga seem to reflect what happens in Metroid, it can be safely assumed that these events are the same events in Metroid with much less detail. This means that Samus did defeat Mother Brain, which then rebuilt herself for Super Metroid.

Metroid

In Metroid and its remake, Mother Brain is the main antagonist of the game. It is located in Tourian, and controls all Space Pirate actions on the planet, including Kraid and Ridley. Mother Brain's room is protected by turrets and Rinkas. Samus makes her way into Tourian, and manages to destroy Mother Brain, activating a time bomb which destroys the facility. Mother Brain is protected by a glass made of Zebetite that is very resistant to Samus's Power Beam.[5] Samus, however, can break it by using Missiles. Once it breaks, Samus can attack Mother Brean freely until it is destroyed.

Metroid: Zero Mission

Mother Brain's Zero Mission appearance is identical to her appearance in Metroid. The room is still full with turrets and Rinka and there is still a classic setup with Mother Brain at the left of the room in her Zebetite shield. Samus can now break the shield with Missiles or Super Missiles. There is additionally a lot of lava around the floor and a much larger area around. There are three platforms which Samus can use to stand on and attack Mother Brain from. Once Mother Brain is destroyed, Samus must escape to her gunship in time. Unlike Metroid, Samus can return to Mother Brain's chamber after receiving the Legendary Power Suit. Even with Samus's Gravity Suit, the strongest suit available in the game, Samus still receives damage if she touches residual acid left behind in Mother Brain's chamber. The only reason to return to Tourian after acquiring the Legendary Power Suit is to find a couple of additional Suit Expansions.

Super Metroid

In Super Metroid, Mother Brain takes all the roles of the previous game, but Mother Brain transforms after her initial defeat in her Zebetite tank. She takes on the form of a highly powerful bipedal being. She also possesses the Hyper Beam, not to be confused with the PED's Hyper Beam. It is actually impossible for Samus to defeat Mother Brain; only the appearance of the infant Metroid allows Samus to complete the boss fight.

Metroid Other M

Mother Brain has made an appearance in Metroid Other M, through Samus's flashbacks. She recalls of when she and the baby Metroid destroyed Mother Brain in Super Metroid. Also on the Bottle Ship's scientists under Madeline Bergman attempt to create a simulated Mother Brain, known as MB. This simulated Mother Brain, appears to late in the game, physically mirroring Madeline Bergman. After Samus confronts the real Madeline Bergman, Samus finds out that MB was an acronym for Melissa Bergman along with Mother Brain. Samus battles the creature, however the Galactic Federation saves Samus from death, and destroys Melissa Bergman.

Trivia

  • The office of Hiroshi Yamauchi, the former president of Nintendo, was called Mother Brain. Yamauchi was also the executive producer of the first three Metroid games.
  • The Aurora Units are based on Mother Brain, this is shown in Corruption previews. Aside from being physically similar, Aurora Units and Mother Brain both serve the function of maintaining the planet they reside in—serving as nerve centers of their respective planets. It is possible that the Galactic Federation took inspiration from the Chozo's creation of Mother Brain.

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References

  1. ↑ "Mother is the greatest being in existence and does everything perfectly." —Metroid (manga), Gray Voice, Vol 1 Ch 7 Pg(s) 8
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "It's okay Samus. It won't harm you. It's the computer interface that oversees this planet." —Metroid (manga), Old Bird, Vol 1 Ch 2 Pg(s) 4
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "The Chozo saw the need to accelerate their plan to link the galaxy into one unified society, and decided to consolidate their data with that of the Federation. And so I was born" —Metroid (manga), Mother Brain, Vol 1 Ch 7 Pg(s) 8
  4. ↑ "Please give the SR-388 report as usual, Mother Brain." —Metroid (manga), Old Bird, Vol 1 Ch 2 Pg(s) 16
  5. ↑ "My, my, what's wrong? This shield is made by molecule transference of Zebetite. It uses the same system that governs the planet's shield. You should know your weapon is useless here. What are you so worked up about?" —Metroid (manga), Mother Brain, Vol 1 Ch 7 Pg(s) 18


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