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The '''Omega Pirate''', also known Elite Pirate Upsilon, is the most powerful of the [[Elite Pirate]] forces and the pinnacle of [[Project Helix]]. Its body is more resilient than that of an Elite Pirate and it is capable of absorbing [[Phazon]] to regenerate, becoming invisible when it does.<ref name=Omega>{{cite|Most powerful of the Elite Pirate Forces. Omega Pirate can become invisible to normal sight. It is vulnerable when cloaked, as all energy is drawn from defense systems. By exposing itself to Phazon, it can regenerate damaged tissue and organs. Considered the pinnacle of the Elite Pirate program, this enemy should be handled with extreme caution and maximum firepower.|Logbook|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Due to a design flaw in its energy absorption system not present in its Elite Pirate counterparts, it remains vulnerable to missiles while attempting to siphon energy from beam weapons.<ref>{{cite|Omega Pirate Absorption System test results are in. Field tests indicate that the system is very effective against Beam weaponry. We are alarmed at the field's inability to handle Missile attacks, however. Science Team is working around the clock to correct this critical design flaw. The Omega Pirate cannot afford such a weakness in battle.|[[Space Pirate Data]]|Metroid Prime}}</ref>