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{{Pirate-infobox
|image=[[File:Space Pirate mpp Artwork.png|Artwork of a Pirate Trooper from Metroid Prime Pinball]]
|caption=A Pirate Trooper from ''[[Metroid Prime Pinball]]''
|games=*''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''
*''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''
*''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''
*''[[Super Metroid]]''
*''[[Metroid: Other M]]''
|appearance=
|planet=*[[Tallon IV]] <small>(''Metroid Prime'')</small>
*[[Aether]] <small>(''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'')</small>
*[[Norion]] <small>(''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption'')</small>
*[[Bryyo]] <small>(''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption'')</small>
*[[Pirate Homeworld]] <small>(''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption'')</small>
*[[Zebes]] <small>(''Super Metroid'')</small>
|area=*[[Phendrana Drifts]] <small>(''Metroid Prime'')</small>
*[[Phazon Mines]] <small>(''Metroid Prime'')</small>
*[[Temple Grounds]] <small>(''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'')</small>
*[[Agon Wastes]] <small>(''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'')</small>
*[[Torvus Bog]] <small>(''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'')</small>
*[[Bryyo Fire]] <small>(''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption'')</small>
*[[Bryyo Thorn Jungle]] <small>(''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption'')</small>
*[[Eastern SkyTown]], [[Elysia]] <small>(''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption'')</small>
*[[Pirate Command]] <small>(''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption'')</small>
*[[Pirate Mines]] <small>(''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption'')</small>
|equipment=*[[Arm Cannon]]
*Energy [[scythe]]
|attacks=*[[Beam]]-type weapon
*Energy scythe
|reward=
}}
{{articleabout|the standard Pirate military|the article about the Pirates with reverse engineered beam weapons|[[Trooper Pirate]]}}
{{articleabout|the standard Pirate military|the article about the Pirates with reverse engineered beam weapons|[[Trooper Pirate]]}}
{{Enemy-infobox
|image=[[Image:Space Pirate mpp Art.png|Artwork of a Pirate Trooper from Metroid Prime Pinball]]
|caption=A Pirate Trooper from ''Metroid Prime Pinball''
|games=''[[Super Metroid]]''<br>''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''<br>''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''<br>''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''<br>''[[Metroid: Other M]]''
|habitats=Various [[Space Pirate]] Facilities
|location=
|mainspecies=[[Space Pirate]]
|attacks=[[Arm Cannon]]<br>[[Scythe]]
|weaknesses=
|vulnerableareas=
|rewards=
}}


'''Space Pirate Troopers''' are the main form of military in the [[Space Pirate|Space Pirate Organization]]. They were commissioned as the first members of the Organization and the basic form of military. In ''[[Super Metroid]]'', they resemble insectoid creatures, and in the ''[[Metroid Prime (series)|Prime]]'' series, they retained a more humanoid statue. The insect-like physique was brought back in ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''. Pirate Troopers are the most common infantry of the Space Pirates, and rank higher than [[Pirate Militia]].
'''Space Pirate Troopers''' are the main form of military in the [[Space Pirate|Space Pirate Organization]]. They were commissioned as the first members of the Organization and the basic form of military. In ''[[Super Metroid]]'', they resemble insectoid creatures, and in the ''[[Metroid Prime (series)|Prime]]'' series, they retained a more humanoid statue. The insect-like physique was brought back in ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''. Pirate Troopers are the most common infantry of the Space Pirates, and rank higher than [[Pirate Militia]].


==2-D Appearances==
==Zebesians==
[[File:Space pirate sm.jpg|250px|thumb|Space Pirates in the destroyed [[Mother Brain]] lair.]]
[[File:Gray Zebesian sm Screenshot.jpg|250px|left|thumb|Zebesians in the destroyed [[Mother Brain]] lair]]
The Pirate Troopers of ''Super Metroid'' and ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'' are depicted as crustacean-like beings with a humanoid physique.
The Pirate Troopers of ''Super Metroid'' and ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'' are depicted as crustacean-like beings with a humanoid physique called [[Zebesian]]s.
 
===Variants===
===Variants===
*'''Green Space Pirates''' are found in [[Crateria]] and take one shot of any weapon to defeat.
*'''Gray Zebesians''' are found in [[Crateria]] and take one shot of any weapon to defeat.
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*'''Red Space Pirates''' are found in [[Norfair]] and block most enemy attacks. The [[Missile|Missiles]] and the [[Spazer Beam]] are effective against them.
*'''Red Zebesians''' are found in [[Norfair]] and block most enemy attacks. The [[Missile|Missiles]] and the [[Spazer Beam]] are effective against them.
<br>
 
*'''Pink Space Pirates''' are found in [[Maridia]] and are invulnerable to all attacks except the  [[Plasma Beam]], the [[Speed Booster]] and the [[Screw Attack]].
*'''Pink Zebesians''' are found in [[Maridia]] and are invulnerable to all attacks except the  [[Plasma Beam]], the [[Speed Booster]] and the [[Screw Attack]].
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*'''Yellow Space Pirates''' are found in [[Ridley (area)|Lower Norfair]] and can only be defeated with the [[Screw Attack]] or by firing at them while they are in midair. They also appear in ''Metroid Fusion'' as [[X Parasite|X]]-infected Pirates that are vulnerable in their backs.
*'''Yellow Zebesians''' are found in [[Ridley (area)|Lower Norfair]] and can only be defeated with the [[Screw Attack]] or by firing at them while they are in midair. They also appear in ''Metroid Fusion'' as [[X Parasite|X]]-infected Pirates that are vulnerable in their backs.
<br>
*'''Silver Space Pirates''' are found in Lower Norfair and are invulnerable to all weaponry. A very small opening for when the Pirate can be damaged appears when it jumps through the air and turns to a golden color, much like the Yellow Space Pirates.


==''Prime'' Series==
*'''Silver Zebesians''' are found in Lower Norfair and are invulnerable to all weaponry. A very small opening for when the Pirate can be damaged appears when it jumps through the air and turns to a golden color, much like the Yellow Space Pirates.
Space Pirate Troopers from the ''Prime'' series have a more human-like stature than its previous counterpart. They are equipped with Galvanic Accelerator Cannons and forearm-mounted scythes for close-range combat.
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==Appearances==
Space Pirate Troopers from the ''Prime'' series have a more human-like stature than its previous counterpart. They are equipped with [[Galvanic Accelerator Cannon]]s and forearm-mounted [[Scythe]]s for close-range combat.


[[File:Spacepiratemp.jpg|70px|thumb|Artwork of a Pirate Trooper from ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'']]
===''Metroid Prime''===
===''Metroid Prime''===
The simple Trooper from ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'' is simply known as a Space Pirate, although their [[Logbook]] scan indicates that they are the basic troopers. They are trained very well in weapon and melee combat. They take their work very seriously and do not give much care for cost-effectiveness of their units. They are very intelligent and spend most of their time in battle, hindering [[Galactic Federation]] forces. While they are found throughout the land of [[Tallon IV]], most of them abode in [[Glacier One]] of [[Phendrana Drifts]] and the [[Phazon Mines]]. Different variants of the ''Prime'' pirates exist, such as [[Shadow Pirate|Shadow Pirates]] and [[Flying Pirate|Flying Pirates]]. A special group of Pirate Troopers, called [[Trooper Pirate|Trooper Pirates]], appear and are only vulnerable to the same beam technology that their armorsuits are from. They are only found in the Phazon Mines. Pirate Troopers are sometimes used as bait for [[Metroid (species)|Metroids]] in their Quarantines.
[[File:Space Pirate mp1 Artwork.png|120px|left]]
The simple Trooper from ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'' is simply known as a Space Pirate, although their [[Logbook]] scan indicates that they are the basic troopers.<ref name="mp1 Logbook"/> They are trained very well in weapon and melee combat. They are very intelligent and spend most of their time in battle, hindering [[Galactic Federation]] forces. While they are found throughout [[Tallon IV]], most of them abide in [[Glacier One]] of [[Phendrana Drifts]] and the [[Phazon Mines]].
 
Different variants of the ''Prime'' pirates exist, such as [[Shadow Pirate|Shadow Pirates]] and [[Flying Pirate|Flying Pirates]]. A special group of Pirate Troopers known as [[Trooper Pirate]]s appear and are only vulnerable to the same [[Beam]] technology from which their their armorsuits are derived. They are only found in the Phazon Mines. Pirate Troopers are sometimes used as bait for [[Metroid (species)|Metroids]] in their Quarantines.{{fact}}
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[[File:Echoespirate.png|70px|thumb|left|Artwork of a Pirate Trooper from ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'']]
===''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes''===
===''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes''===
The standard Space Pirate's name changed to Pirate Trooper in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'' for unknown reasons, and remained this way for the rest of the Space Pirate's reign. Their weapon system was altered to a Quantum Assault Cannon and a Photonic Power Scythe. They are commissioned in the [[Agon Wastes]], but evidence shows of their camps in [[Torvus Bog]]. The Pirates were commonly possessed by the [[Ing]], and [[Dark Pirate Commando|Dark Pirate Commandos]] appear in all regions of [[Aether]]. Since the incident on Tallon IV, their weaponry has improved greatly, for they suffered the defeat harshly. When possessed by the Ing, they convert their weapons to those of [[Dark Aether]], strengthening the Ing horde.
[[File:Space Pirate mp2 Artwork.png|100px|left]]
The standard Space Pirate's name changed to Pirate Trooper in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'' for unknown reasons, and remained this way for the rest of the Space Pirate's reign. Their weapon system was altered to a [[Quantum Assault Cannon]] and a [[Photonic Power Scythe]].<ref name="mp2 Logbook"/> They are stationed in the [[Agon Wastes]], but evidence of their camps exist in [[Torvus Bog]]. The Pirates were commonly possessed by the [[Ing]], and [[Dark Pirate Commando]]s appear in all regions of [[Aether]].
 
Since the incident on Tallon IV, their weaponry has improved significantly. When possessed by the Ing, they use their new weapons to serve the Ing horde.
{{clear}}


[[File:Atc.jpg|240px|thumb|Two Pirate Troopers emerging from a [[Space Pirate ATC]]]]
===''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''===
===''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''===
After the initial [[Phazon Corruption]] of the Space Pirates prior to the events of ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'', Pirate Troopers were heavily upgraded in weaponry and infantry, each one equipped with [[Phazon Enhancement Device Suit|Phazon Enhancement Devices]] to overpower their forms of battle. The Pirate Troopers were also widespread in varieties at this time. Their weapons were enhanced to Assault Rifles, EMP Grenades, a Dash System, and an energy scythe. A majority of the Troopers were equipped with a temporary hovering system that is similar to that of the [[Aerotrooper]]. Most of the Pirate Troopers were commissioned at the [[Space Pirate Homeworld]], although many were assigned to [[Bryyo]] and [[Elysia]], as well as the attack on [[Norion]].
After the initial [[Phazon Corruption]] of the Space Pirates prior to the events of ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'', Pirate Troopers were heavily upgraded in weaponry and infantry, each one equipped with [[Phazon Enhancement Device]]s to overpower their foes of battle.<ref name="mp3 Logbook"/> The Pirate Troopers were also specialized and come in many varieties. Their weapons were enhanced to [[Assault Rifle]]s, [[EMP Grenade]]s, a [[Dash Jet]] system, and an [[Energy Scythe]]. A majority of the Troopers were equipped with a temporary hovering system that is similar to that of the [[Aerotrooper]].
 
Most of the Pirate Troopers were stationed at the [[Pirate Homeworld]], although many were assigned to [[Bryyo]] and [[Elysia]], as well as the attack on [[Norion]].
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==''Corruption'' Varieties''==
 
===Shield Pirate Trooper===
===''Corruption'' Varieties''===
====Shield Pirate Trooper====
{{main|Shield Pirate Trooper}}
{{main|Shield Pirate Trooper}}
'''Shield Pirate Troopers''' are basic Pirate Troopers that are equipped with an energy shield. This can be ripped off with the [[Grapple Lasso]].
'''Shield Pirate Troopers''' are basic Pirate Troopers that are equipped with an energy shield. This can be ripped off with the [[Grapple Lasso]].
===Armored Pirate Trooper===
 
====Armored Pirate Trooper====
{{main|Armored Pirate Trooper}}
{{main|Armored Pirate Trooper}}
'''Armored Pirate Troopers''' are Pirate Troopers that are outfitted with standard battle armor that is resistant to [[Beam|beam]] attacks, but vulnerable to [[Missile]] attacks.
'''Armored Pirate Troopers''' are Pirate Troopers that are outfitted with standard battle armor that is resistant to [[Beam|beam]] attacks, but vulnerable to [[Missile]] attacks.
===Advanced Pirate Trooper===
 
====Advanced Pirate Trooper====
{{main|Advanced Pirate Trooper}}
{{main|Advanced Pirate Trooper}}
'''Advanced Pirate Troopers''' are Pirate Troopers that wear a thick layer of [[Phazite]] armor. They are upgraded versions of Armored Pirate Troopers.
'''Advanced Pirate Troopers''' are Pirate Troopers that wear a thick layer of [[Phazite]] armor. They are upgraded versions of Armored Pirate Troopers.
===Assault Pirate Trooper===
 
====Assault Pirate Trooper====
{{main|Assault Pirate Trooper}}
{{main|Assault Pirate Trooper}}
'''Assault Pirate Troopers''' are Pirate Troopers that carry a layer of missile-resistant armor and excel at melee attacks.
'''Assault Pirate Troopers''' are Pirate Troopers that carry a layer of Missile-resistant armor and excel at melee attacks.
<br>
 
==''Metroid: Other M''==
===''Metroid: Other M''===
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[[File:Cyborg Zebesian om Artwork 1.png|170px|thumb|Artwork of a Zebesian from ''Other M''.]]
[[File:Other-M-promo-art.png|170px|thumb|Artwork of a Space Pirate from ''Other M''.]]
While investigating the [[Bottle Ship]], Samus learns that the [[Galactic Federation]] has genetically engineered the [[Zebesian]]s and has cybernetically enhanced them into [[Cyborg Zebesian]]s. The Galactic Federation intended to create an elite task force similar to that of the [[Space Pirate]]s. They had even created a [[Mother Brain]] as the leader. Underneath their enhancements, they are purple in appearence.
Creatures known as [[Zebesian|Zebesians]] appear in ''Metroid: Other M'', which were supposedly going to revive the Space Pirate organization after their downfall on Planet Zebes.
 
===''Metroid Fusion''===
While fighting the [[X Parasite]]s on the [[Biologic Space Labs Research Station|BSL Station]], some of the X mimic purple [[Zebesian]]s, most likely engineered by the Federation there. There is also a [[Gold Zebesian|Gold Varient]] that is similar to the [[Silver Zebesian]].
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==Logbook Entries==
==Data==
===''Metroid Prime''===
===Logbook Entries===
{{Logbook|Space Pirate|Sentient aggressor species well trained in weapon and melee combat. Space Pirates wield Galvanic Accelerator Cannons and forearm-mounted Scythes in combat. This species seeks to become the dominant force in the galaxy, and their technology may help them realize this goal. Ruthless and amoral, the Pirates care little for the cost of their ambition. Only the results matter, and they take these very seriously.<ref>{{cite|Sentient aggressor species well trained in weapon and melee combat. Space Pirates wield Galvanic Accelerator Cannons and forearm-mounted Scythes in combat. This species seeks to become the dominant force in the galaxy, and their technology may help them realize this goal. Ruthless and amoral, the Pirates care little for the cost of their ambition. Only the results matter, and they take these very seriously.|Logbook|[[Metroid Prime (game)|]]}}</ref>|mp1|[[File:Piratelogbook.png|120px]]|clear}}
{{logbook
|name=Space Pirate
|entry=Sentient aggressor species well trained in weapon and melee combat. Space Pirates wield Galvanic Accelerator Cannons and forearm-mounted Scythes in combat. This species seeks to become the dominant force in the galaxy, and their technology may help them realize this goal. Ruthless and amoral, the Pirates care little for the cost of their ambition. Only the results matter, and they take these very seriously.<ref name="mp1 Logbook">{{cite|Sentient aggressor species well trained in weapon and melee combat. Space Pirates wield Galvanic Accelerator Cannons and forearm-mounted Scythes in combat. This species seeks to become the dominant force in the galaxy, and their technology may help them realize this goal. Ruthless and amoral, the Pirates care little for the cost of their ambition. Only the results matter, and they take these very seriously.|Logbook|Metroid Prime}}</ref>
|game=mp1
|location=[[Phendrana Drifts]] - [[Research Entrance]]
|image=[[File:Space Pirate Logbook Right.jpg|Logbook - Space Pirate]]
|imageleft=[[File:Space Pirate Logbook Left.jpg|Logbook - Space Pirate]]
|ref=no
|position=top
}}
{{logbook
|name=Pirate Trooper
|entry=Starfaring brigand. Aggressive, well-armed bioform trained for combat and conquest. Sworn enemy of Samus Aran.
The Space Pirates suffered a serious defeat at Tallon IV, yet they remain a powerful force for crime and disorder in the galaxy. Their technology continues to advance: even the lowly trooper has received numerous upgrades to his arsenal. A photonic power scythe and quantum assault cannon are now standard-issue weapons for all troopers.<ref name="mp2 Logbook">{{cite|Starfaring brigand. Aggressive, well-armed bioform trained for combat and conquest. Sworn enemy of Samus Aran. The Space Pirates suffered a serious defeat at Tallon IV, yet they remain a powerful force for crime and disorder in the galaxy. Their technology continues to advance: even the lowly trooper has received numerous upgrades to his arsenal. A photonic power scythe and quantum assault cannon are now standard-issue weapons for all troopers.|Logbook|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>
|game=mp2
|location=[[Agon Wastes]] - [[Mining Station A]]
|image=[[File:Pirate Trooper mp2 Logbook 01.png|70px]]
|imageleft=
|ref=no
|position=mid
}}
{{logbook
|name=Pirate Trooper
|entry=Starfaring brigand. Aggressive, well-armed bioform trained for combat and conquest. Sworn enemy of Samus Aran.<ref>{{cite|Starfaring brigand. Aggressive, well-armed bioform trained for combat and conquest. Sworn enemy of Samus Aran.|Logbook|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Bonus Disc]]}}</ref>
|game=mp2bonus
|location=[[Agon Wastes]] - [[Central Mining Station]]
|ref=no
|position=mid
|onetime=yes
}}
{{logbook
|name=Pirate Trooper
|entry=The Space Pirate military forces continue to use Phazon, including a new Phazon enhancement system. Basic armament includes an assault rifle and energy scythe, both powered by Phazon. EMP grenades are often employed against power-armored foes. A new Dash Jet system provides increased mobility.<ref name="mp3 Logbook">{{cite|The Space Pirate military forces continue to use Phazon, including a new Phazon enhancement system. Basic armament includes an assault rifle and energy scythe, both powered by Phazon. EMP grenades are often employed against power-armored foes. A new Dash Jet system provides increased mobility.|Logbook|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref>
|game=mp3
|location=
|image=
|imageleft=
|ref=no
|position=bottom
}}
{{clear}}


===''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes''===
==Gallery==
{{Logbook|Pirate Trooper|Starfaring brigand. Aggressive, well-armed bioform trained for combat and conquest. Sworn enemy of Samus Aran.
<gallery>
The Space Pirates suffered a serious defeat at Tallon IV, yet they remain a powerful force for crime and disorder in the galaxy. Their technology continues to advance: even the lowly trooper has received numerous upgrades to his arsenal. A photonic power scythe and quantum assault cannon are now standard-issue weapons for all troopers.<ref>{{cite|Starfaring brigand. Aggressive, well-armed bioform trained for combat and conquest. Sworn enemy of Samus Aran. The Space Pirates suffered a serious defeat at Tallon IV, yet they remain a powerful force for crime and disorder in the galaxy. Their technology continues to advance: even the lowly trooper has received numerous upgrades to his arsenal. A photonic power scythe and quantum assault cannon are now standard-issue weapons for all troopers.|Logbook|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>|mp2||clear}}
file:Critically Injured Space Pirate mp1 Screenshot 01.png|A critically injured Space Pirate
file:Critically Injured Space Pirate mp1 Screenshot 02.png|A critically injured Space Pirate
File:Space Pirate mp1 Screenshot 01.png|A Space Pirate in [[Phazon Mines]]
File:Space Pirate mp1 Screenshot 02.png|A Space Pirate in [[Phazon Mines]]
File:Space Pirate mp1 Screenshot 1.jpg|A group of Space Pirates in [[Phendrana Drifts]]
</gallery>


===''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''===
{{ref}}
{{Logbook|Pirate Trooper|The Space Pirate military forces continue to use Phazon, including a new Phazon enhancement system. Basic armament includes an assault rifle and energy scythe, both powered by Phazon. EMP grenades are often employed against power-armored foes. A new Dash Jet system provides increased mobility.<ref>{{cite|The Space Pirate military forces continue to use Phazon, including a new Phazon enhancement system. Basic armament includes an assault rifle and energy scythe, both powered by Phazon. EMP grenades are often employed against power-armored foes. A new Dash Jet system provides increased mobility.|Logbook|[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]}}</ref>|mp3}}
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[[Category:Temple Grounds Life Forms]]
[[Category:Agon Wastes Life Forms]]
[[Category:Torvus Bog Life Forms]]
[[Category:Bryyo Fire Life Forms]]
[[Category:Bryyo Thorn Jungle Life Forms]]
[[Category:Eastern SkyTown Life Forms]]
[[Category:Pirate Command Life Forms]]
[[Category:Pirate Mines Life Forms]]
[[Category:Zebes Life Forms]]

Latest revision as of 18:24, 12 November 2023

Pirate Trooper
Artwork of a Pirate Trooper from Metroid Prime Pinball

A Pirate Trooper from Metroid Prime Pinball

Game(s)
Planet(s)
Area(s)
Equipment
Attacks
  • Beam-type weapon
  • Energy scythe
This article is about the standard Pirate military. For the article about the Pirates with reverse engineered beam weapons, see Trooper Pirate.

Space Pirate Troopers are the main form of military in the Space Pirate Organization. They were commissioned as the first members of the Organization and the basic form of military. In Super Metroid, they resemble insectoid creatures, and in the Prime series, they retained a more humanoid statue. The insect-like physique was brought back in Metroid: Other M. Pirate Troopers are the most common infantry of the Space Pirates, and rank higher than Pirate Militia.

Zebesians[edit | edit source]

Zebesians in the destroyed Mother Brain lair

The Pirate Troopers of Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion are depicted as crustacean-like beings with a humanoid physique called Zebesians.

Variants[edit | edit source]

  • Gray Zebesians are found in Crateria and take one shot of any weapon to defeat.
  • Yellow Zebesians are found in Lower Norfair and can only be defeated with the Screw Attack or by firing at them while they are in midair. They also appear in Metroid Fusion as X-infected Pirates that are vulnerable in their backs.
  • Silver Zebesians are found in Lower Norfair and are invulnerable to all weaponry. A very small opening for when the Pirate can be damaged appears when it jumps through the air and turns to a golden color, much like the Yellow Space Pirates.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Space Pirate Troopers from the Prime series have a more human-like stature than its previous counterpart. They are equipped with Galvanic Accelerator Cannons and forearm-mounted Scythes for close-range combat.

Metroid Prime[edit | edit source]

Space Pirate mp1 Artwork.png

The simple Trooper from Metroid Prime is simply known as a Space Pirate, although their Logbook scan indicates that they are the basic troopers.[1] They are trained very well in weapon and melee combat. They are very intelligent and spend most of their time in battle, hindering Galactic Federation forces. While they are found throughout Tallon IV, most of them abide in Glacier One of Phendrana Drifts and the Phazon Mines.

Different variants of the Prime pirates exist, such as Shadow Pirates and Flying Pirates. A special group of Pirate Troopers known as Trooper Pirates appear and are only vulnerable to the same Beam technology from which their their armorsuits are derived. They are only found in the Phazon Mines. Pirate Troopers are sometimes used as bait for Metroids in their Quarantines.[citation needed]

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes[edit | edit source]

Space Pirate mp2 Artwork.png

The standard Space Pirate's name changed to Pirate Trooper in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes for unknown reasons, and remained this way for the rest of the Space Pirate's reign. Their weapon system was altered to a Quantum Assault Cannon and a Photonic Power Scythe.[2] They are stationed in the Agon Wastes, but evidence of their camps exist in Torvus Bog. The Pirates were commonly possessed by the Ing, and Dark Pirate Commandos appear in all regions of Aether.

Since the incident on Tallon IV, their weaponry has improved significantly. When possessed by the Ing, they use their new weapons to serve the Ing horde.

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption[edit | edit source]

After the initial Phazon Corruption of the Space Pirates prior to the events of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Pirate Troopers were heavily upgraded in weaponry and infantry, each one equipped with Phazon Enhancement Devices to overpower their foes of battle.[3] The Pirate Troopers were also specialized and come in many varieties. Their weapons were enhanced to Assault Rifles, EMP Grenades, a Dash Jet system, and an Energy Scythe. A majority of the Troopers were equipped with a temporary hovering system that is similar to that of the Aerotrooper.

Most of the Pirate Troopers were stationed at the Pirate Homeworld, although many were assigned to Bryyo and Elysia, as well as the attack on Norion.

Corruption Varieties[edit | edit source]

Shield Pirate Trooper[edit | edit source]

Main article: Shield Pirate Trooper

Shield Pirate Troopers are basic Pirate Troopers that are equipped with an energy shield. This can be ripped off with the Grapple Lasso.

Armored Pirate Trooper[edit | edit source]

Main article: Armored Pirate Trooper

Armored Pirate Troopers are Pirate Troopers that are outfitted with standard battle armor that is resistant to beam attacks, but vulnerable to Missile attacks.

Advanced Pirate Trooper[edit | edit source]

Main article: Advanced Pirate Trooper

Advanced Pirate Troopers are Pirate Troopers that wear a thick layer of Phazite armor. They are upgraded versions of Armored Pirate Troopers.

Assault Pirate Trooper[edit | edit source]

Main article: Assault Pirate Trooper

Assault Pirate Troopers are Pirate Troopers that carry a layer of Missile-resistant armor and excel at melee attacks.

Metroid: Other M[edit | edit source]

Artwork of a Zebesian from Other M.

While investigating the Bottle Ship, Samus learns that the Galactic Federation has genetically engineered the Zebesians and has cybernetically enhanced them into Cyborg Zebesians. The Galactic Federation intended to create an elite task force similar to that of the Space Pirates. They had even created a Mother Brain as the leader. Underneath their enhancements, they are purple in appearence.

Metroid Fusion[edit | edit source]

While fighting the X Parasites on the BSL Station, some of the X mimic purple Zebesians, most likely engineered by the Federation there. There is also a Gold Varient that is similar to the Silver Zebesian.

Data[edit | edit source]

Logbook Entries[edit | edit source]

Logbook entry from Metroid Prime: Space Pirate
First Location: Phendrana Drifts - Research Entrance
Logbook - Space Pirate
Sentient aggressor species well trained in weapon and melee combat. Space Pirates wield Galvanic Accelerator Cannons and forearm-mounted Scythes in combat. This species seeks to become the dominant force in the galaxy, and their technology may help them realize this goal. Ruthless and amoral, the Pirates care little for the cost of their ambition. Only the results matter, and they take these very seriously.[1]
Logbook - Space Pirate
Logbook entry from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Pirate Trooper
First Location: Agon Wastes - Mining Station A
Starfaring brigand. Aggressive, well-armed bioform trained for combat and conquest. Sworn enemy of Samus Aran.

The Space Pirates suffered a serious defeat at Tallon IV, yet they remain a powerful force for crime and disorder in the galaxy. Their technology continues to advance: even the lowly trooper has received numerous upgrades to his arsenal. A photonic power scythe and quantum assault cannon are now standard-issue weapons for all troopers.[2]

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Logbook entry from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Bonus Disc: Pirate Trooper
First Location: Agon Wastes - Central Mining Station Limited Scan
Starfaring brigand. Aggressive, well-armed bioform trained for combat and conquest. Sworn enemy of Samus Aran.[4]
Logbook entry from Metroid Prime 3: Corruption: Pirate Trooper
The Space Pirate military forces continue to use Phazon, including a new Phazon enhancement system. Basic armament includes an assault rifle and energy scythe, both powered by Phazon. EMP grenades are often employed against power-armored foes. A new Dash Jet system provides increased mobility.[3]

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sentient aggressor species well trained in weapon and melee combat. Space Pirates wield Galvanic Accelerator Cannons and forearm-mounted Scythes in combat. This species seeks to become the dominant force in the galaxy, and their technology may help them realize this goal. Ruthless and amoral, the Pirates care little for the cost of their ambition. Only the results matter, and they take these very seriously." —Logbook (Metroid Prime)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Starfaring brigand. Aggressive, well-armed bioform trained for combat and conquest. Sworn enemy of Samus Aran. The Space Pirates suffered a serious defeat at Tallon IV, yet they remain a powerful force for crime and disorder in the galaxy. Their technology continues to advance: even the lowly trooper has received numerous upgrades to his arsenal. A photonic power scythe and quantum assault cannon are now standard-issue weapons for all troopers." —Logbook (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "The Space Pirate military forces continue to use Phazon, including a new Phazon enhancement system. Basic armament includes an assault rifle and energy scythe, both powered by Phazon. EMP grenades are often employed against power-armored foes. A new Dash Jet system provides increased mobility." —Logbook (Metroid Prime 3: Corruption)
  4. ↑ "Starfaring brigand. Aggressive, well-armed bioform trained for combat and conquest. Sworn enemy of Samus Aran." —Logbook (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Bonus Disc)


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Pirate Militia · Pirate Trooper · Dark Pirate Trooper · Shadow Pirate · Pirate Grenadier · Shield Pirate Militia · Shield Pirate Trooper · Armored Pirate Militia · Armored Pirate Trooper · Armored Shield Trooper · Advanced Pirate Trooper · Advanced Shield Trooper · Assault Pirate Trooper · Assault Shield Trooper · Pirate Hussar · Power Trooper · Wave Trooper · Ice Trooper · Plasma Trooper · Commando Pirate · Pirate Commando · Dark Pirate Commando · Pirate Commander
Flying Pirate · Aerotrooper · Advanced Aerotrooper · Armored Aerotrooper · Assault Aerotrooper · Aqua Pirate
Zebesian
Green Zebesian · Red Zebesian · Pink Zebesian · Yellow Zebesian · Silver Zebesian · Gold Zebesian · Black Zebesian · Aqua Zebesian · Cyborg Zebesian · Super Zebesian
Project Helix
Elite Pirate · Phazon Elite · Omega Pirate
Auto Defense Turret · Mega Turret · "Despair"-Class Turret · "Remorse"-Class Turret · "Humility" Class Turret · "Vigilance" Class Turret · Sentry Drone · Aqua Drone · Cloaked Drone · Preed · Dark Preed · Puffer Mine · Aeromine · Jumpmine · Pirate Proximity Mine · Crawltank · Crawlmine · "Jolly Roger" Drone · Phazon Harvester Drone · Pirate Cargo Drone
Space Pirate Assault Skiff · Shrike-Class Assault Skiff · Space Pirate ATC · Space Pirate Boarding Pod
Berserker Lord · Berserker Knight · Korakk Beast · Kihunter · Scritter · Urtragian Shriekbat
Kraid · Ridley · Weavel


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Frigate OrpheonTallon OverworldChozo RuinsMagmoor CavernsPhendrana DriftsPhazon MinesImpact Crater
Frigate Orpheon Creatures
Parasite · Auto Turret · Parasite Queen
Tallon Overworld Creatures
Zoomer · Geemer · Sap Sac · Bloodflower · Seedling · Beetle · Blastcap · Jelzap · Flying Pirate · Aqua Sac · Tallon Crab · Aqua Reaper · Aqua Drone · Aqua Pirate · Meta Ridley
Chozo Ruins Creatures
Scarab · Plated Beetle · War Wasp · Ram War Wasp · Barbed War Wasp · Eyon · Plazmite · Shriekbat · Tangle Weed · Venom Weed · Reaper Vine · Stone Toad · Plated Parasite · Oculus · Plated Puffer · Hive Mecha · Incinerator Drone · Chozo Ghost · Pulse Bombu · Flaahgra
Magmoor Caverns Creatures
Grizby · Burrower · Puffer · Triclops · Magmoor · Puddle Spore
Phendrana Drifts Creatures
Crystallite · Ice Parasite · Ice Shriekbat · Scatter Bombu · Ice Burrower · Ice Beetle · Flickerbat · Baby Sheegoth · Sheegoth · Sentry Drone · Space Pirate · Shadow Pirate · Glider · Metroid · Thardus
Phazon Mines Creatures
Mega Turret · Power Trooper · Wave Trooper · Ice Trooper · Plasma Trooper · Elite Pirate · Phazon Elite · Hunter Metroid · Omega Pirate
Impact Crater Creatures
Fission Metroid · Lumigek · Metroid Prime
Quad Creatures from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes    Warrior Ing
AetherDark AetherOffworld
Aether Creatures
Aquatic
Alpha Blogg · Blogg · Bloggling · Hydlings
Ground
Alpha Sandigger · Alpha Splinter · Grenchler · Sandigger · Splinter · Sporb · Brizgee · Green Kralee · Kralee · Krocuss · Lightbringer · Seedburster · Worker Splinter · Pillbug
Flying
Shredder · Shriekbat · Shrieker · Lightflyer · Lumite · Sandbats · War Wasp
Mechanoids
Ingsmasher · Mekenobite · Quad · Watchdrone · Diligence Class Drone · Harmony Class Drone · Mechlops · Octopede · Rezbit · Serenity Class Drone · Caretaker Class Drone · "Growler" Class Turret · "Humility" Class Turret · Luminoth Turret · "Vigilance" Class Turret
Dark Aether Creatures
Darklings
Dark Blogg · Dark Phlogus · Dark Shredder · Dark War Wasp · Nightbarb · Dark Alpha Splinter · Dark Grenchler · Dark Splinter · Corrupted Sentreye · Dark Diligence Drone · Dark Ingsmasher · Dark Quad · Dark Missile Trooper · Dark Pirate Commando · Dark Pirate Trooper · Dark Preed · Dark Tallon Metroid · Dark Trooper
Ing
Darkling Tentacle · Hunter Ing · Ing Larva Swarm · Inglet · Ingstorm · Warrior Ing
Guardians
Bomb Guardian · Boost Guardian · Grapple Guardian · Jump Guardian · Power Bomb Guardian · Spider Guardian · Amorbis · Chykka · Quadraxis · Emperor Ing
Offworld Creatures
Dark Samus · Tallon Metroid · Infant Tallon Metroid · Pirate Aerotrooper · Pirate Commando · Pirate Grenadier · Pirate Trooper · Preed


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Galactic Federation Creatures
Aurora Unit 217 · Demolition Trooper · Federation Marine · Federation PED Marine · Female Fleet Trooper · Fleet Admiral Dane · Fleet Mechanic · Halberd-Class Turret · Hunter Gandrayda · Hunter Ghor · Hunter Rundas · Male Fleet Trooper · Training Drone
Bryyo Creatures
Alpha Hopper · Atomic · Bryyonian Shriekbat · Fargul Hatcher · Fargul Wasp · Geemer · Gelbug · Gel Puffer · Gel Ray · Gragnol · Gragnol Adult · Hopper · Korba · Nightbarb · Reptilicus · Reptilicus Hunter · Scorchbug · Shelbug · Snatcher · Warp Hound
SkyTown Creatures
Aerial Repair Drone · Databot · "Dragoon" Battle Drone · Elysian Shriekbat · Repair Drone · Sky Puffer · Steambot · Steamspider · Swarmbot · Tinbot · Transportation Drone
Space Pirate Creatures
Advanced Aerotrooper · Advanced Pirate Trooper · Advanced Shield Trooper · Aeromine · Aerotrooper · Armored Aerotrooper · Armored Pirate Militia · Armored Pirate Trooper · Armored Shield Trooper · Assault Aerotrooper · Assault Pirate Trooper · Assault Shield Trooper · Berserker Knight · Commando Pirate · Crawlmine · Crawltank · Despair-Class Turret · "Jolly Roger" Drone · Jumpmine · Phazon Harvester Drone · Pirate Cargo Drone · Pirate Commander · Pirate Hussar · Pirate Militia · Pirate Trooper · Puffer Mine · Remorse-Class Turret · Scritter · Shield Pirate Militia · Shield Pirate Trooper · Space Pirate Assault Skiff · Space Pirate ATC · Space Pirate Boarding Pod · Urtagian Shriekbat
Phazon Creatures
Hopping Metroid · Jelsac · Leviathan Infant · Liquid Phazon · Miniroid · Phaazoid · Phaz-Ing · Phazon Grub · Phazon Leech · Phazon Metroid · Phazon Nightbarb · Phazon Pillbug · Phazon Puffer · Phazon Shriekbat · Red Phaazoid · Tangle Weed
Boss Creatures
Aurora Unit 313 · Berserker Lord · Dark Samus · Defense Drone · Gandrayda · Ghor · Helios · Korakk Beast · Meta Ridley · Metroid Hatcher · Mogenar · Omega Ridley · Rundas · Steamlord


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