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[[File: | [[File:Elite Pirate mp1 Screenshot 01.png|thumb|300px|An Elite Pirate, creation of '''Project Helix'''.]] | ||
'''Project Helix''' is a [[Space Pirate]] program that involves infusing Space Pirate DNA with [[Phazon]].<ref>{{cite|Confidence is high regarding Phazon applications. We know enough about Phazon now to begin combining it with Space Pirate DNA. The code name for this venture will be 'Project Helix'. Preliminary studies indicate that Phazon infusion could produce radical new Pirate genomes. Benevolent mutation levels are high in current test subjects. Phazon madness is a concern, but refinements in the infusion process should reduce or neutralize the odds of mental degeneration.|[[Space Pirate Data]]|[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]}}</ref> | '''Project Helix''' is a [[Space Pirate]] program that involves infusing Space Pirate DNA with [[Phazon]].<ref>{{cite|Confidence is high regarding Phazon applications. We know enough about Phazon now to begin combining it with Space Pirate DNA. The code name for this venture will be 'Project Helix'. Preliminary studies indicate that Phazon infusion could produce radical new Pirate genomes. Benevolent mutation levels are high in current test subjects. Phazon madness is a concern, but refinements in the infusion process should reduce or neutralize the odds of mental degeneration.|[[Space Pirate Data]]|[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]}}</ref> | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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*[[Plasma Artillery Cannon]]s: Shoulder mounted weapons. It has a major vulnerability: the heat signature given off by most allows for easy targeting via [[Thermal Visor|Thermal Imaging]]. | *[[Plasma Artillery Cannon]]s: Shoulder mounted weapons. It has a major vulnerability: the heat signature given off by most allows for easy targeting via [[Thermal Visor|Thermal Imaging]]. | ||
*[[Energy Absorption System]]: Siphons beam weapon shots to power the Plasma Artillery Cannons. A design flaw in [[Omega Pirate|Elite Pirate Upsilon's]] absorption system cannot handle missile fire.<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> | *[[Energy-siphon System]] and [[Omega Pirate Absorption System]]: Siphons beam weapon shots to power the Plasma Artillery Cannons. A design flaw in [[Omega Pirate|Elite Pirate Upsilon's]] absorption system cannot handle missile fire.<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> | ||
*[[Chameleon Manta]]: Used for cloaking purposes but requires massive amounts of power, leaving its user vulnerable.<ref name=Omega>{{cite|Elite Pirate Upsilon's propensity for Phazon has enabled our research team to infuse it far beyond our safety restrictions, and the results have been extremely encouraging. Its constant Phazon diet has increased its mass exponentially, but it has retained all mental faculties and shows dexterity with all Elite weaponry, including Plasma Incendiary Launchers and the Chameleon Manta issued for cloaking purposes. Elite Pirate Upsilon exhibits miraculous healing abilities: when injured, it seeks out Phazon deposits and coats itself in the substance, which instantly mends the creature's wounds. The subject, which we are code-naming Omega Pirate based on these developments, shows potential to be a new standards for our armies. Our only concern at this point is its potential overdependence on Phazon.|Space Pirate Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> The only known subject wielding it is Elite Pirate Upsilon. | *[[Chameleon Manta]]: Used for cloaking purposes but requires massive amounts of power, leaving its user vulnerable.<ref name=Omega>{{cite|Elite Pirate Upsilon's propensity for Phazon has enabled our research team to infuse it far beyond our safety restrictions, and the results have been extremely encouraging. Its constant Phazon diet has increased its mass exponentially, but it has retained all mental faculties and shows dexterity with all Elite weaponry, including Plasma Incendiary Launchers and the Chameleon Manta issued for cloaking purposes. Elite Pirate Upsilon exhibits miraculous healing abilities: when injured, it seeks out Phazon deposits and coats itself in the substance, which instantly mends the creature's wounds. The subject, which we are code-naming Omega Pirate based on these developments, shows potential to be a new standards for our armies. Our only concern at this point is its potential overdependence on Phazon.|Space Pirate Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> The only known subject wielding it is Elite Pirate Upsilon. | ||
*[[Plasma Incendiary Launcher]] | |||
*[[Repulsion Shield]] | |||
*[[Retractable Wrist Bayonet]] | |||
*[[Cryosleep Tank]] | |||
== Creations of Project Helix == | == Creations of Project Helix == | ||
=== Elite Pirates === | === Elite Pirates === | ||
{{Main|Elite Pirate}} | |||
Elite Pirates are the most encountered creation of Project Helix. [[Samus Aran|Samus]] battles three in the [[Phazon Mines]]. The heat signature given off by their Plasma Cannons is a weakness Samus may exploit. | Elite Pirates are the most encountered creation of Project Helix. [[Samus Aran|Samus]] battles three in the [[Phazon Mines]]. The heat signature given off by their Plasma Cannons is a weakness Samus may exploit. | ||
=== Phazon Elite === | === Phazon Elite === | ||
{{Main|Phazon Elite}} | |||
Samus Aran encounters only one Phazon Elite; she must defeat it in order to claim the [[Artifact of Warrior]]. It does not carry a Plasma Cannon. It has a low life span, but this is of little concern to the Pirates.<ref>{{cite|Elite Pirate infused with energized Phazon. The Phazon-charged Elite Pirates rely more on their Wave Quake Generators, opting not to carry the vulnerable Plasma Artillery Cannons normally used by Elites. The direct fusing of Phazon into their bodies provides a tremendous level of energy. The drastically lower life span that comes with this process is of little concern to the Pirate Research team.|Logbook|Metroid Prime}}</ref> | Samus Aran encounters only one Phazon Elite; she must defeat it in order to claim the [[Artifact of Warrior]]. It does not carry a Plasma Cannon. It has a low life span, but this is of little concern to the Pirates.<ref>{{cite|Elite Pirate infused with energized Phazon. The Phazon-charged Elite Pirates rely more on their Wave Quake Generators, opting not to carry the vulnerable Plasma Artillery Cannons normally used by Elites. The direct fusing of Phazon into their bodies provides a tremendous level of energy. The drastically lower life span that comes with this process is of little concern to the Pirate Research team.|Logbook|Metroid Prime}}</ref> | ||
=== Elite Pirate Upsilon === | === Elite Pirate Upsilon === | ||
{{Main|Omega Pirate}} | |||
Known as the Omega Pirate, this is the most powerful of the Elite Pirate forces and the pinnacle of Project Helix.<ref name=Omega/> Simulations gave it low life expectancy and due to the massive amounts of Phazon used in its creation, it is not very cost effective for mass production.<ref>{{cite|Data suggests that Omega Pirate life spans are critically low. High levels of Phazon exposure are causing rapid cell degeneration in all test subjects. No subject lived longer than 2 deca-cycles in our simulations. Their life spans must be increased to be cost-effective.|Space Pirate Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> | Known as the Omega Pirate, this is the most powerful of the Elite Pirate forces and the pinnacle of Project Helix.<ref name=Omega/> Simulations gave it low life expectancy and due to the massive amounts of Phazon used in its creation, it is not very cost effective for mass production.<ref>{{cite|Data suggests that Omega Pirate life spans are critically low. High levels of Phazon exposure are causing rapid cell degeneration in all test subjects. No subject lived longer than 2 deca-cycles in our simulations. Their life spans must be increased to be cost-effective.|Space Pirate Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Omega pirate.jpg|The [[Omega Pirate]] | File:Omega pirate.jpg|The [[Omega Pirate]] | ||
</gallery | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category: Space Pirate]] | [[Category: Space Pirate]] | ||
