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The '''Nova Beam''' is a beam weapon obtained within the [[Pirate Homeworld]]. The Nova Beam is an upgrade to the [[Arm Cannon]] that discharges emerald-green bursts of {{wp|high frequency}} energy. It is capable of passing through [[Phazite]]-plated armor; this may allow [[Samus Aran|Samus]] to directly target an enemy's vulnerable internal organs when used in conjunction with the [[X-Ray Visor]].
The '''Nova Beam''' is a beam weapon obtained within the [[Pirate Homeworld]]. It is located inside a mining mechanism used to extract Phazon from various rock sources. The Nova Beam is an upgrade to the [[Arm Cannon]] that discharges emerald-green bursts of {{wp|high frequency}} energy. It is capable of passing through [[Phazite]]-plated armor; this may allow [[Samus Aran|Samus]] to directly target an enemy's vulnerable internal organs when used in conjunction with the [[X-Ray Visor]]. It is slightly more powerful than the Plasma Beam.


Some of the few enemies that Samus can find critical spots within their bodily systems are [[Metroid Hatcher]]s, [[Phazon Metroid]]s, [[Omega Ridley]], the [[Infant Leviathan]], and a few others. The Nova Beam retains all properties of the [[Plasma Beam]], such as the ability to weld unstable or damaged machinery, such as when Samus must utilize her Plasma Beam in order to repair [[Aurora Unit 217]]'s complicated mechanical structure, damaged from the effects of [[Phazon Corruption]].
Some of the few enemies that Samus can find critical spots within their bodily systems are [[Metroid Hatcher]]s, [[Phazon Metroid]]s, [[Omega Ridley]], the [[Infant Leviathan]], and a few others. The Nova Beam retains all properties of the [[Plasma Beam]], such as the ability to weld unstable or damaged machinery. The Plasma Beam's welding ability is first used when Samus must utilize her Plasma Beam in order to repair [[Aurora Unit 217]]'s complicated mechanical structure, damaged from the effects of [[Phazon Corruption]].
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Although it is the beam itself that passes through Phazite, no objects can be hit unless the X-Ray Visor is also used.
*Although it is the Beam's energy and trajectory that passes through Phazite armor, the ability will not function unless the X-Ray Visor is used as well.
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The Nova Beam is a beam weapon obtained within the Pirate Homeworld. It is located inside a mining mechanism used to extract Phazon from various rock sources. The Nova Beam is an upgrade to the Arm Cannon that discharges emerald-green bursts of high frequency energy. It is capable of passing through Phazite-plated armor; this may allow Samus to directly target an enemy's vulnerable internal organs when used in conjunction with the X-Ray Visor. It is slightly more powerful than the Plasma Beam.

Some of the few enemies that Samus can find critical spots within their bodily systems are Metroid Hatchers, Phazon Metroids, Omega Ridley, the Infant Leviathan, and a few others. The Nova Beam retains all properties of the Plasma Beam, such as the ability to weld unstable or damaged machinery. The Plasma Beam's welding ability is first used when Samus must utilize her Plasma Beam in order to repair Aurora Unit 217's complicated mechanical structure, damaged from the effects of Phazon Corruption.

Trivia

  • Although it is the Beam's energy and trajectory that passes through Phazite armor, the ability will not function unless the X-Ray Visor is used as well.


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