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{{Boss-infobox
{{Boss-infobox
|image=[[File:Parasite Queen.jpg|300px]]
|image=[[File:MP1 Boss Parasite Queen Model.png|325px]]
|caption=Samus vs. the Parasite Queen
|caption=In-game model
|games=[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]
|games=[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]
|location=[[Frigate Orpheon]]
|location=[[Frigate Orpheon]]
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===Other Specimens===
===Other Specimens===
[[file:Parasite Queen mp1 Screenshot 01.png|thumb|left|250px|A dead Parasite Queen impaling a Space Pirate]]
[[file:Parasite Queen mp1 Screenshot 01.png|thumb|left|250px|A dead Parasite Queen impaling a Space Pirate]]
The Parasite Queen is not one of a kind. It is one of six known specimens, four of which are found on Frigate Orpheon and two found in [[Eastern SkyTown]], [[Elysia]]. The specimens on ''Orpheon'', however, located in the [[Emergency Evacuation Area]], [[Biohazard Containment (Frigate Orpheon)|Biohazard Containment]], and [[Biotech Research Area 1]], are dead and hibernating, respectively. The specimen in hibernation breaks out of its containment while Samus is escaping Frigate Orpheon, but is killed in a powerful explosion.
The Parasite Queen is not one of a kind. It is one of six known specimens, four of which are found on Frigate Orpheon and two found in [[Eastern SkyTown]], [[Elysia]]. The specimens on ''Orpheon'', however, located in the [[Emergency Evacuation Area]], [[Biohazard Containment (Frigate Orpheon)|Biohazard Containment]], and [[Biotech Research Area 1 (Frigate Orpheon)|Biotech Research Area 1]], are dead and hibernating, respectively. The specimen in hibernation breaks out of its containment while Samus is escaping Frigate Orpheon, but is killed in a powerful explosion.


Two other dead Queens appear in [[Xenoresearch Lift A]] within the Space Pirates' labs in Eastern SkyTown, dead from experiments and the like.<ref name="Dead Queen 4"/><ref name="Dead Queen 5"/> Parasite Queens come about as the result of unknown methods of mutating a [[Parasite]] with [[Phazon]], [[Phazon Corruption|corrupting]] the creature.  
Two other dead Queens appear in [[Xenoresearch Lift A]] within the Space Pirates' labs in Eastern SkyTown, dead from experiments and the like.<ref name="Dead Queen 4"/><ref name="Dead Queen 5"/> Parasite Queens come about as the result of unknown methods of mutating a [[Parasite]] with [[Phazon]], [[Phazon Corruption|corrupting]] the creature.  
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|location=[[Frigate Orpheon]] - [[Emergency Evacuation Area]]
|location=[[Frigate Orpheon]] - [[Emergency Evacuation Area]]
|image=[[File:Dead Parasite Queen Scan.jpg|A dead Parasite Queen]]
|image=[[File:Dead Parasite Queen Scan.jpg|A dead Parasite Queen]]
|description=Scan of the first dead Parasite Queen
|description=The first dead Parasite Queen
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|location=[[Frigate Orpheon]] - [[Emergency Evacuation Area]]
|location=[[Frigate Orpheon]] - [[Emergency Evacuation Area]]
|image=[[File:Parasite Queen Logbook Right.jpg|A dead Parasite Queen's mouth]]
|image=[[File:Parasite Queen Logbook Right.jpg|A dead Parasite Queen's mouth]]
|description=Scan of the first dead Parasite Queen's mouth
|description=The first dead Parasite Queen's mouth
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|image=[[File:Dead Parasite Queen Scan 3.jpg|A dead Parasite Queen's tail]]
|image=[[File:Dead Parasite Queen Scan 3.jpg|A dead Parasite Queen's tail]]
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|description=Scan of the first dead Parasite Queen's tail
|description=The first dead Parasite Queen's tail
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|data=Morphology: {{Hover|Unknown|Revealed later to be a Parasite Queen}} <br /> Low life signs detected. The creature appears to be in a state of stasis hibernation.<ref name="Dead Queen 2">{{cite|Low life signs detected. The creature appears to be in a state of stasis hibernation.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref>
|data=Morphology: {{Hover|Unknown|Revealed later to be a Parasite Queen}} <br /> Low life signs detected. The creature appears to be in a state of stasis hibernation.<ref name="Dead Queen 2">{{cite|Low life signs detected. The creature appears to be in a state of stasis hibernation.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref>
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|game=mp1
|location=[[Frigate Orpheon]] - [[Biotech Research Area 1]]
|location=[[Frigate Orpheon]] - [[Biotech Research Area 1 (Frigate Orpheon)|Biotech Research Area 1]]
|image=[[File:Parasite Queen Scan Right.jpg|A Parasite Queen]]
|image=[[File:Parasite Queen Scan Right.jpg|A Parasite Queen]]
|imageleft=[[File:Parasite Queen Scan Left.jpg|A Parasite Queen]]
|imageleft=[[File:Parasite Queen Scan Left.jpg|A Parasite Queen]]
|description=Scan of the second Parasite Queen
|description=The second Parasite Queen
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{{scan
{{scan
|game=mp1
|game=mp1
|location=[[Frigate Orpheon]] - [[Biotech Research Area 1]]
|location=[[Frigate Orpheon]] - [[Biotech Research Area 1 (Frigate Orpheon)|Biotech Research Area 1]]
|data=Specimen Cell A <br/> Status >> Hibernation. <br/> Transference of [[Phazon]] Batch 0081.0 complete.<ref>{{cite|Specimen Cell A <br/> Status >> Hibernation. <br/> Transference of [[Phazon]] Batch 0081.0 complete.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref>
|data=Specimen Cell A <br/> Status >> Hibernation. <br/> Transference of [[Phazon]] Batch 0081.0 complete.<ref>{{cite|Specimen Cell A <br/> Status >> Hibernation. <br/> Transference of [[Phazon]] Batch 0081.0 complete.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref>
|description=Scan of the second Parasite Queen's report
|description=The second Parasite Queen's report
|order=mid
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|data=Combat mutation applications are complete. The primary legs of this creature possess galvanized tips, allowing it to penetrate any known alloy.<ref name="Legs">{{cite|Combat mutation applications are complete. The primary legs of this creature possess galvanized tips, allowing it to penetrate any known alloy.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref>
|data=Combat mutation applications are complete. The primary legs of this creature possess galvanized tips, allowing it to penetrate any known alloy.<ref name="Legs">{{cite|Combat mutation applications are complete. The primary legs of this creature possess galvanized tips, allowing it to penetrate any known alloy.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref>
|game=mp1
|game=mp1
|location=[[Frigate Orpheon]] - [[Biotech Research Area 1]]
|location=[[Frigate Orpheon]] - [[Biotech Research Area 1 (Frigate Orpheon)|Biotech Research Area 1]]
|description=Scan of a report on Parasite Queen progress.
|description=A report on the Parasite Queen progress.
|order=mid
|order=mid
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|data=Containment seal breached. Larva vital signs critical. Secure area and terminate specimen.<ref>{{cite|Containment seal breached. Larva vital signs critical. Secure area and terminate specimen.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref>
|data=Containment seal breached. Larva vital signs critical. Secure area and terminate specimen.<ref>{{cite|Containment seal breached. Larva vital signs critical. Secure area and terminate specimen.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref>
|game=mp1
|game=mp1
|location=[[Frigate Orpheon]] - [[Biotech Research Area 1]]
|location=[[Frigate Orpheon]] - [[Biotech Research Area 1 (Frigate Orpheon)|Biotech Research Area 1]]
|description=Scan of Parasite Queen during escape
|description=Parasite Queen during escape
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|order=bottom
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|image=[[File:Dead Parasite Queen Scan Right.jpg|A dead Parasite Queen]]
|image=[[File:Dead Parasite Queen Scan Right.jpg|A dead Parasite Queen]]
|imageleft=[[File:Dead Parasite Queen Scan Left.jpg|A dead Parasite Queen]]
|imageleft=[[File:Dead Parasite Queen Scan Left.jpg|A dead Parasite Queen]]
|description=Scan of the third dead Parasite Queen
|description=The third dead Parasite Queen
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|game=mp1
|game=mp1
|location=[[Frigate Orpheon]] - [[Biohazard Containment (Frigate Orpheon)|Biohazard Containment]]
|location=[[Frigate Orpheon]] - [[Biohazard Containment (Frigate Orpheon)|Biohazard Containment]]
|description=Scan of a report on the third Parasite Queen
|description=A report on the third Parasite Queen
|order=bottom
|order=bottom
}}
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|game=mp3
|game=mp3
|location=[[Eastern SkyTown]], [[Elysia]]
|location=[[Eastern SkyTown]], [[Elysia]]
|description=Scan of the fourth dead Parasite Queen
|description=The fourth dead Parasite Queen
}}
}}


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|game=mp3
|game=mp3
|location=[[Eastern SkyTown]], [[Elysia]]
|location=[[Eastern SkyTown]], [[Elysia]]
|description=Scan of the fifth dead Parasite Queen
|description=The fifth dead Parasite Queen
}}
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Parasite Queen.jpg|Samus against the Parasite Queen
File:Second Parasite Queen mp1 Screenshot.png|A Parasite Queen in hibernation
File:Second Parasite Queen mp1 Screenshot.png|A Parasite Queen in hibernation
File:Parasite Queen mp1 Screenshot 02.png|A failed, mutated Parasite Queen experiment
File:Parasite Queen mp1 Screenshot 02.png|A failed, mutated Parasite Queen experiment
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{{Foreignname-header}}
{{Foreignname-header}}
{{Foreignname|Japanese|{{hover|パラサイトクイーン|Parasaito Kuīn}}|Parasite Queen|Close}}
{{Foreignname|Japanese|{{hover|パラサイトクイーン|Parasaito Kuīn}}|Parasite Queen}}
{{Foreignname|Spanish|Parásito Reina|Parasite Queen}}
{{Foreignname|French|Reine parasite|Queen Parasite}}
{{Foreignname|German|Mutterparasit|Mother Parasite|close}}


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[[Category:Frigate Orpheon Life Forms]]
[[Category:Metroid Prime Bosses]]

Latest revision as of 01:08, 11 April 2023

Parasite Queen
MP1 Boss Parasite Queen Model.png

In-game model

Game(s)

Metroid Prime

Attacks

Energy Blasts

Weakness(es)
Location(s)

Frigate Orpheon

Room(s)

Reactor Core

Rewards

None

Music

Parasite Queen Boss Theme

Walkthrough
StrategyWiki strategy guide and walkthrough wiki


The Parasite Queen is the first boss of Metroid Prime, found in the Reactor Core of Frigate Orpheon. It is a Parasite mutated through Space Pirate experimentation. When Samus Aran enters the Reactor Core, the Parasite Queen appears inside a blue, seemingly impenetrable barrier.

Morphology[edit | edit source]

Artwork of a Parasite Queen

Parasite Queens are the result of a Space Pirate bioengineering program. They possess large muscle structures around their massive jaws, which also contain fluid sacs filled with acid.[1] These fluid sacs enlarge considerably after exposure to Phazon, leading to an increase in production of corrosive bile.[2] Their tail sections end in a large, mouth-like orifice likely used to birth offspring, which survive their mother's acidic embryonic fluid by means of a tough exoskeleton.[3] A Parasite Queen's primary legs possess galvanized tips, allowing it to penetrate a variety of alloys.[4]

Known Specimens[edit | edit source]

Boss[edit | edit source]

Samus facing off against the Parasite Queen

The Parasite Queen boss battle, like many early battles, is a relatively easy, one-stage battle. To defeat the Parasite Queen, Samus must shoot the Power Beam or Missile at it while an open section of its shield is revealed. To attack, the Parasite queen launches acid from fluid sacs[1] located around its mouth. The acid it shoots is corrosive enough to damage Samus's Varia Suit, meaning it is likely more powerful than Flaahgra's toxic water found throughout Chozo Ruins.

Occasionally, the shield around Parasite Queen will randomly reform, leaving an open space in a different area. Lock-On Orbiting is useful to catch up with the spinning shield or to catch it coming from the other side. Unlike many bosses, Parasite Queen's entire body is vulnerable to attack.

Other Specimens[edit | edit source]

A dead Parasite Queen impaling a Space Pirate

The Parasite Queen is not one of a kind. It is one of six known specimens, four of which are found on Frigate Orpheon and two found in Eastern SkyTown, Elysia. The specimens on Orpheon, however, located in the Emergency Evacuation Area, Biohazard Containment, and Biotech Research Area 1, are dead and hibernating, respectively. The specimen in hibernation breaks out of its containment while Samus is escaping Frigate Orpheon, but is killed in a powerful explosion.

Two other dead Queens appear in Xenoresearch Lift A within the Space Pirates' labs in Eastern SkyTown, dead from experiments and the like.[5][6] Parasite Queens come about as the result of unknown methods of mutating a Parasite with Phazon, corrupting the creature.

Data[edit | edit source]

Logbook[edit | edit source]

Logbook entry from Metroid Prime: Parasite Queen
First Location: Reactor Core Limited Scan
Parasite Queen
Parasite female,​ genetically enhanced by unknown means. ​A weak spot has been detected in this creature'​s mouth.​ Use your auto-​targeting to acquire this new target!​​ ​Scans indicate the presence of a potent mutagen,​ origins unknown.​ Creature exhibits the ability to fire weapon-​grade blasts of energy from its mouth,​ a trait not present in the standard parasite genome.​ It appears the Pirates have begun a bioengineering program,​ with considerable results.[7]
Parasite Queen‎

Scan Data[edit | edit source]

First Dead Parasite Queen[edit | edit source]

Scan Data from Metroid Prime (The first dead Parasite Queen)
Located in: Frigate Orpheon - Emergency Evacuation Area A dead Parasite Queen

Morphology: Unknown
High levels of radiation detected.[8]

Scan Data from Metroid Prime (The first dead Parasite Queen's mouth)
Located in: Frigate Orpheon - Emergency Evacuation Area A dead Parasite Queen's mouth

Analysis shows incredibly large muscle structures surrounding the jaw area. Fluid sacs containing acid are also detected.[1]

Scan Data from Metroid Prime (The first dead Parasite Queen's tail)
Located in: Frigate Orpheon - Emergency Evacuation Area A dead Parasite Queen's tail

Tail section possesses a mouthlike orifice. Most likely used for birthing offspring.[9]

Second Parasite Queen[edit | edit source]

Scan Data from Metroid Prime (The second Parasite Queen)
A Parasite Queen Located in: Frigate Orpheon - Biotech Research Area 1 A Parasite Queen

Morphology: Unknown
Low life signs detected. The creature appears to be in a state of stasis hibernation.[10]

Scan Data from Metroid Prime (The second Parasite Queen's report)
Located in: Frigate Orpheon - Biotech Research Area 1

Specimen Cell A
Status >> Hibernation.
Transference of Phazon Batch 0081.0 complete.[11]

Scan Data from Metroid Prime (A report on the Parasite Queen progress.)
Located in: Frigate Orpheon - Biotech Research Area 1

Combat mutation applications are complete. The primary legs of this creature possess galvanized tips, allowing it to penetrate any known alloy.[4]

Scan Data from Metroid Prime (Parasite Queen during escape)
Located in: Frigate Orpheon - Biotech Research Area 1

Containment seal breached. Larva vital signs critical. Secure area and terminate specimen.[12]

Third Dead Parasite Queen[edit | edit source]

Scan Data from Metroid Prime (The third dead Parasite Queen)
A dead Parasite Queen Located in: Frigate Orpheon - Biohazard Containment A dead Parasite Queen

Morphology: Unknown
This specimen has been horribly mutated. There are no life readings.[13]

Scan Data from Metroid Prime (A report on the third Parasite Queen)
Located in: Frigate Orpheon - Biohazard Containment

Phazon Infusion Stage 2
Introducing mutagen into tank.
Phazon Batch 0732.C
Status >> Complete.[14]

Fourth Dead Parasite Queen[edit | edit source]

Scan Data from Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (The fourth dead Parasite Queen)
Located in: Eastern SkyTown, Elysia

Morphology: Unknown
Cell tissue has been dissolving due to various experiments.[5]

Fifth Dead Parasite Queen[edit | edit source]

Scan Data from Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (The fifth dead Parasite Queen)
Located in: Eastern SkyTown, Elysia

Morphology: Unknown
Mutated specimen appears similar to parasitic Tallon IV bioforms.[6]

Trophy Info[edit | edit source]

Parasite Queen Trophy

This trophy is in need of an Image.

Space Pirates performed many experiments using Phazon as a means to artificially enhance physical strength. The Parasite Queens are the result of those experiments on one small life-form. This Parasite Queen lived in a nuclear reactor and fired destructive beams at Samus from its mouth. The barrier that spun around the queen reflected its and Samus's attacks.[15]
How to Obtain: Randomly Obtained

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Samus against the Parasite Queen

    Samus against the Parasite Queen

  • A Parasite Queen in hibernation

    A Parasite Queen in hibernation

  • A failed, mutated Parasite Queen experiment

    A failed, mutated Parasite Queen experiment

  • A Space Pirate display of a Parasite Queen

    A Space Pirate display of a Parasite Queen

Trivia[edit | edit source]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Analysis shows incredibly large muscle structures surrounding the jaw area. Fluid sacs containing acid are also detected." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
  2. ↑ "The fluid sacs in the mouth enlarge after mutation. This allows for increased production of corrosive bile." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
  3. ↑ "Parasite egg in pupa stage. Its tough exoskeleton protects it from its mother's acidic embryonic fluid." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Combat mutation applications are complete. The primary legs of this creature possess galvanized tips, allowing it to penetrate any known alloy." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Cell tissue has been dissolving due to various experiments." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime 3: Corruption)
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Mutated specimen appears similar to parasitic Tallon IV bioforms." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime 3: Corruption)
  7. ↑ "Parasite female,​ genetically enhanced by unknown means. ​A weak spot has been detected in this creature'​s mouth.​ Use your auto-​targeting to acquire this new target!​​ ​Scans indicate the presence of a potent mutagen,​ origins unknown.​ Creature exhibits the ability to fire weapon-​grade blasts of energy from its mouth,​ a trait not present in the standard parasite genome.​ It appears the Pirates have begun a bioengineering program,​ with considerable results." — Logbook "Parasite Queen" (Metroid Prime)
  8. ↑ "High levels of radiation detected." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
  9. ↑ "Tail section possesses a mouthlike orifice. Most likely used for birthing offspring." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
  10. ↑ "Low life signs detected. The creature appears to be in a state of stasis hibernation." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
  11. ↑ "Specimen Cell A
    Status >> Hibernation.
    Transference of Phazon Batch 0081.0 complete.    " —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
  12. ↑ "Containment seal breached. Larva vital signs critical. Secure area and terminate specimen." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
  13. ↑ "This specimen has been horribly mutated. There are no life readings." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
  14. ↑ "Phazon Infusion Stage 2
    Introducing mutagen into tank.
    Phazon Batch 0732.C
    Status >> Complete.    " —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
  15. ↑ "Space Pirates performed many experiments using Phazon as a means to artificially enhance physical strength. The Parasite Queens are the result of those experiments on one small life-form. This Parasite Queen lived in a nuclear reactor and fired destructive beams at Samus from its mouth. The barrier that spun around the queen reflected its and Samus's attacks." —Trophy Gallery (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)


Language Name Meaning
Japanese パラサイトクイーン Parasite Queen
Spanish Parásito Reina Parasite Queen
French Reine parasite Queen Parasite
German Mutterparasit Mother Parasite 
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