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|image = [[File: | |image = [[File:MP1 Ridley Model.png|325px]] | ||
|caption = | |caption = Ridley's model in ''Metroid Prime''. | ||
|race = Unknown | |race = Unknown | ||
|planet = [[Zebes]]<ref name="Metroid manual" /> | |planet = [[Zebes]]<ref name="Metroid manual" /> | ||
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:''This article is about the antagonist of the [[Metroid (series)|''Metroid'' series]]. For more uses, see [[Ridley (disambiguation)]].'' | :''This article is about the antagonist of the [[Metroid (series)|''Metroid'' series]]. For more uses, see [[Ridley (disambiguation)]].'' | ||
'''Ridley''' is a recurring dragon-like antagonist in the [[Metroid (series)|Metroid series]], appearing in some form in all but | '''Ridley''' is a recurring dragon-like antagonist in the [[Metroid (series)|''Metroid'' series]], appearing in some form in all but four ''Metroid'' games (''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', ''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]'', ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'', and ''[[Metroid Dread]]''). He is the leader of the [[Space Pirate]]s' military. | ||
Throughout the series, Ridley has appeared in various incarnations, including a [[Meta Ridley|cybernetically enhanced]] version and a [[Omega Ridley|Phazon-mutated]] form, a [[Proteus Ridley|partially cybernetic]] as well as [[Mecha Ridley|mechanical]] | Throughout the series, Ridley has appeared in various incarnations, including a [[Meta Ridley|cybernetically enhanced]] version and a [[Omega Ridley|Phazon-mutated]] form, a [[Proteus Ridley|partially cybernetic]] as well as [[Mecha Ridley|mechanical]] and bio-engineered clones. Though he has never had any dialogue in-game, in the official [[Metroid (manga)|''Metroid'' manga]], Ridley is capable of speech. | ||
Ridley's most recent appearance | Ridley's most recent appearance was ''[[Metroid: Samus Returns]]''. Aside from main-series ''Metroid'' games, Ridley has also appeared in every ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' game (though two are cameos) and the [[Metroid (manga)|''Metroid'' manga]]. | ||
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The [[Metroid (manga)|''Metroid'' manga]] depicts Ridley's earliest confrontation with Samus Aran. Ridley is an armored and powerful [[Space Pirate]] leader who acts under the Space Pirates' ultimate authority, [[Mother Brain]].<ref>{{Cite manga|The feared and mysterious Space Pirates...In truth they are...A subordinate species that naturally follows the orders of a strong master. It is just like how worker bees follow the queen bee, their hierarchical programming is decided at the genetic level.|Mother Brain|1|7|5}}</ref><ref>{{Cite manga|Right now, Mother is at the top as the master...|Gray Voice|1|7|5}}</ref><ref>{{Cite manga|There is nothing to fear. Currently, we are the ones in control of the Space Pirates.|Mother Brain|1|7|5}}</ref> He leads a violent raid on the [[Galactic Federation]] colony, [[K-2L]], in pursuit of a valuable fuel called [[Afloraltite]], and there has his fated meeting with a young Samus Aran. | The [[Metroid (manga)|''Metroid'' manga]] depicts Ridley's earliest confrontation with Samus Aran. Ridley is an armored and powerful [[Space Pirate]] leader who acts under the Space Pirates' ultimate authority, [[Mother Brain]].<ref>{{Cite manga|The feared and mysterious Space Pirates...In truth they are...A subordinate species that naturally follows the orders of a strong master. It is just like how worker bees follow the queen bee, their hierarchical programming is decided at the genetic level.|Mother Brain|1|7|5}}</ref><ref>{{Cite manga|Right now, Mother is at the top as the master...|Gray Voice|1|7|5}}</ref><ref>{{Cite manga|There is nothing to fear. Currently, we are the ones in control of the Space Pirates.|Mother Brain|1|7|5}}</ref> He leads a violent raid on the [[Galactic Federation]] colony, [[K-2L]], in pursuit of a valuable fuel called [[Afloraltite]], and there has his fated meeting with a young Samus Aran. | ||
Though startled by his appearance, Samus tries to overcome their outward differences and make friends, but Ridley shows his true colors and tries to attack.<ref>{{cite manga|"A-are you... Mr. Ridley...? I-I'm Samus. Th-three years old... You're not scary... I'm perfectly fine... E-even if you look different... W-we can still be friends...!!" "Mhmm, you're so cute. I'm sorry miss, but... That's impossible!! Because... You're about to die!"|Samus and Ridley|1|1|24}}</ref> Samus narrowly escapes through her [[Virginia Aran|mother's]] intervention, but both of her parents are killed in the raid. | Though startled by his appearance, Samus tries to overcome their outward differences and make friends, but Ridley shows his true colors and tries to attack.<ref>{{cite manga|"A-are you... Mr. Ridley...? I-I'm Samus. Th-three years old... You're not scary... I'm perfectly fine... E-even if you look different... W-we can still be friends...!!" "Mhmm, you're so cute. I'm sorry miss, but... That's impossible!! Because... You're about to die!"|Samus and Ridley|1|1|24}}</ref> Samus narrowly escapes through her [[Virginia Aran|mother's]] intervention, but both of her parents are killed in the raid. Years later, Samus encounters Ridley on Zebes, while he works with Mother Brain. Upon seeing Ridley, Samus suffers from a trauma-induced panic attack, which causes her to be defeated by him. | ||
===''Metroid''=== | ===''Metroid''=== | ||
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{{Main|Meta Ridley}} | {{Main|Meta Ridley}} | ||
[[File:Ridley (Frigate Orpheon) mp1 Screenshot 03.png|right|thumb|250px|Meta Ridley escaping ''Orpheon'']] | [[File:Ridley (Frigate Orpheon) mp1 Screenshot 03.png|right|thumb|250px|Meta Ridley escaping ''Orpheon'']] | ||
After his defeat on [[Zebes]], Ridley was resuscitated and surgically enhanced aboard the Space Pirate frigate ''[[Frigate Orpheon|Orpheon]]'', resulting in a drastic increase in strength and agility.<ref>{{cite|The reconstruction of geoform 187, code-named Ridley, was recently completed. After his defeat on Zebes, Command ordered a number of metagenetic improvements for him. Though aggressive, we were able to implement these changes in a cycle. The metamorphosis was painful, but quite successful in the end. Early tests indicate a drastic increase in strength, mobility, and offensive capability. Cybernetic modules and armor plating have been added as well.|[[Pirate Data]] "Meta Ridley"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Now called [[Meta Ridley]], this cybernetic form of Ridley was intended to become a powerful member of the Space Pirate security forces.<ref>{{cite|We believe our creation, now called Meta Ridley, will become the mainstay of our security force, a job he will certainly relish.|[[Pirate Data]] "Meta Ridley"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Experiments on [[Tallon IV]] [[Parasite]]s with [[Phazon]] led to the creation of [[Parasite Queen]]s, which eventually escaped and forced much of the crew to [[Emergency Evacuation Area|evacuate]]. When [[Samus Aran]] picked up the vessel's distress signal and arrived to investigate, however, her battle with a Parasite Queen in the [[Reactor Core (Frigate Orpheon)|Reactor Core]] cause ''Orpheon'' to self-destruct. | After his defeat on [[Zebes]], Ridley was resuscitated and surgically enhanced aboard the Space Pirate frigate ''[[Frigate Orpheon|Orpheon]]'', resulting in a drastic increase in strength and agility.<ref>{{cite|The reconstruction of geoform 187, code-named Ridley, was recently completed. After his defeat on Zebes, Command ordered a number of metagenetic improvements for him. Though aggressive, we were able to implement these changes in a cycle. The metamorphosis was painful, but quite successful in the end. Early tests indicate a drastic increase in strength, mobility, and offensive capability. Cybernetic modules and armor plating have been added as well.|[[Pirate Data]] "Meta Ridley"|''Metroid Prime''}}</ref> Now called [[Meta Ridley]], this cybernetic form of Ridley was intended to become a powerful member of the Space Pirate security forces.<ref>{{cite|We believe our creation, now called Meta Ridley, will become the mainstay of our security force, a job he will certainly relish.|[[Pirate Data]] "Meta Ridley"|''Metroid Prime''}}</ref> Experiments on [[Tallon IV]] [[Parasite]]s with [[Phazon]] led to the creation of [[Parasite Queen]]s, which eventually escaped and forced much of the crew to [[Emergency Evacuation Area|evacuate]]. When [[Samus Aran]] picked up the vessel's distress signal and arrived to investigate, however, her battle with a Parasite Queen in the [[Reactor Core (Frigate Orpheon)|Reactor Core]] cause ''Orpheon'' to self-destruct. | ||
[[File:Ridley (Frigate Orpheon) mp1 Screenshot 04.png|thumb|left|240px|Samus pursuing Meta Ridley]] | [[File:Ridley (Frigate Orpheon) mp1 Screenshot 04.png|thumb|left|240px|Samus pursuing Meta Ridley]] | ||
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===''Super Metroid''=== | ===''Super Metroid''=== | ||
After his battle with Samus on [[SR388]], Ridley once again turns his attention to the [[Metroid Hatchling]] that Samus entrusted to the scientists of the [[Ceres Space Colony]]. He slaughters the scientists, but not before they send out a distress signal, which Samus responds to in time to witness Ridley stealing the last Metroid. He escapes after a brief duel, reborn in an organic form with no sign of the enhancements present in the [[Metroid Prime (series)|''Prime'' series]]. He appears much larger than his previous form and has many more attacks in ''[[Super Metroid]]''. | After his battle with Samus on [[SR388]], Ridley once again turns his attention to the [[Metroid Hatchling]] that Samus entrusted to the scientists of the [[Ceres Space Colony]]. He slaughters the scientists, but not before they send out a distress signal, which Samus responds to in time to witness Ridley stealing the last Metroid. He escapes after a brief duel, reborn in an organic form with no sign of the enhancements present in the [[Metroid Prime (series)|''Prime'' series]]. He appears much larger than his previous form and has many more attacks in ''[[Super Metroid]]''. | ||
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Ridley retreats near [[Room MW]]. Here, he is killed by a [[Queen Metroid]] and sapped of energy. | Ridley retreats near [[Room MW]]. Here, he is killed by a [[Queen Metroid]] and sapped of energy. | ||
==Life-Cycle== | ==Life-Cycle== | ||
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Proteus Ridley is a partially cybernetic form of Ridley that ambushed Samus while she was leaving SR388 after exterminating all but [[Metroid Hatchling|one metroid]]. | Proteus Ridley is a partially cybernetic form of Ridley that ambushed Samus while she was leaving SR388 after exterminating all but [[Metroid Hatchling|one metroid]]. | ||
===Ridley | ===Neo-Ridley=== | ||
{{Main|Ridley | {{Main|Neo-Ridley}} | ||
Ridley | Neo-Ridley is the X-form of Ridley, appearing in ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''. It is created after an [[X Parasite]] absorbs abilities from clone Ridley's carcass. His attacks range from shooting fireballs to hitting [[Samus Aran|Samus]] with his tail. Strangely, Neo-Ridley's voice clips were carried over to ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]''. | ||
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