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{{ | {{Creature-infobox | ||
|image=[[File:Skree | |image=[[File:Skree zm Artwork.png|250px|Skree]] | ||
|caption= | |caption=Skree, a ceiling-clinging terror | ||
|games=*''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' | |games=*''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' | ||
*''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'' | *''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'' | ||
*''[[Super Metroid]]'' | *''[[Super Metroid]]'' | ||
*''[[Metroid: Other M]]'' | *''[[Metroid: Other M]]'' | ||
| | |appearance=''[[Metroid (manga)|Metroid]]'' {{small|(manga)}} | ||
|mainspecies= | |mainspecies= | ||
| | |damage=*Ramming | ||
*Exploding | *Exploding (Also will grasp onto [[Samus|her]] in Other M beforehand) | ||
|weaknesses= | |weaknesses= | ||
|immunities= | |immunities= | ||
| | |vulnerablearea= | ||
|threat=Hostile | |||
|rewards= | |rewards= | ||
|habitats=*[[Crateria]] | |habitats=*[[Crateria]] | ||
*[[Brinstar]] | *[[Brinstar]] | ||
|location= | |location=[[Main Sector]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ | {{Quote|It's a Skree! Be careful, [[Zebes|this planet]] has predators found nowhere else in the galaxy!<ref name="Manga">{{cite manga|[[Kreatz]]: Huh? What's that hanging from the ceiling?<br />Samus: It's a Skree! Be careful, [[Zebes|this planet]] has predators found nowhere else in the galaxy!|1|6|8|http://metroid.retropixel.net/gallery.php?gallery_id=mga_mv1ch6&image_id=8}}</ref>|[[Samus Aran]]}} | ||
''' | '''Skree''' are a species of bat-like creatures that hang from ceilings. These hostile creatures are a common threat to Samus on Zebes. They were cloned by the [[Galactic Federation]] on the [[Bottle Ship]] and a very similar multiple-planet species appears named the [[Shriekbat]]. | ||
While | ==Ethology== | ||
Skree are a gliding, diving enemy, unlike [[Waver]]s, these creatures glide vertically downwards, though they are able to influence their attack towards enemies. They are highly aggressive, and attack when prey is in range. These creatures are defined by Samus as predators.<ref name="Manga" /> | |||
Though Skree seem to be predators, this may be inconsistent with their self-destructive behavior. They have been known to attack by swooping into the enemy and stabbing the ground, ultimately ending their own life with a bang. While such is common in swarm mentality enemies such as [[Scarab]]s, where members of a swarm will sacrifice themselves for the sake of a swarm, predators do not normally exhibit self-destructive tendencies. | |||
Also despite being known as predators, they don't seem to prey on local wildlife such as [[Zoomer]]s, only foreign species. This is evidenced by Skree always attacking Samus as she enters and attacking the [[Space Pirate]] on [[Zebes]]. This selective aggressiveness could have many reasons behind it, ranging from other species advanced camouflage to simple taste preference on the part of the Skree. | |||
When something approaches, they will drop down and borrow into the ground, exploding soon afterward. When Skree explode, their sharp body parts will fling away and nearby victims can be damaged with shrapnel<ref name="zm manual" /> and rocks.<ref name="m1 manual 1" /> The shrapnel appears to be much less dangerous than a direct hit and deals less damage. In ''[[Super Metroid]]'', destroying Skree before they explode will still cause the shrapnel to fly away, unlike all other Skree appearances. Cloned Skree do not self-destruct [[Metroid: Other M|on the Bottle Ship]] | |||
==Variation within the Species== | |||
[[File:Skree sm Artwork.png|thumb|left|140px|A Skree depicted in ''[[Super Metroid]]'']] | |||
Though Skree may vary in power and appearance, their aggressive behavior and attacking methods are usually intact. | |||
Skree appear to be closely related to [[Metaree]]. These creatures seem to be reinforced with much stronger claws, possibly metallic. They appear on Zebes, and may have been enhanced by the Space Pirates or have naturally evolved with tougher pincers. They appear only certainly in ''[[Super Metroid]]'', though there are very similar, purplish-silver Skree that deal more damage and are tougher to kill in ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]''. They are likely the same, though it is possible that they are one in the same. | |||
Skree cloned on the [[Bottle Ship]], as mentioned, seem not to self-destruct. This may be due to genetic engineering on the part of [[Galactic Federation]] researchers to limit self-destruction. Lacking this ability would be favorable as a [[Bio-Weapon|bio-weapon]]. Though it is also probable that the Skree are unable to dive into the metallic ground and subsequently can't self-destruct. Because of this, these Skree attack Samus more than once, revealing an intense aggression. | |||
Aboard the bottle ship there are also [[Cyclaw]]s, seemingly mechanically enhanced Skree. Not unlike Metaree, they seem to have metallic exterior, or at least tougher exteriors. This seems to be the work of Bottle Ship Federation employees. Just as Metaree, Cyclaw became tougher opponents, more difficult to destroy and dealing more damage. | |||
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==Relationship with Other Species== | |||
Skree seem to often be described as predators, though this may be inconsistent with their self-destructive behavior. They have been known to attack by swooping into the enemy and stabbing the ground, ultimately ending their own life with a bang. While such is common in swarm mentality enemies such as [[Scarab]]s, where members of a swarm will sacrifice themselves for the sake of a swarm, predators do not normally exhibit self-destructive tendencies. Also despite being known as predators, they don't seem to prey on local wildlife such as [[Zoomer]]s, only foreign species. | |||
Aside from always diving for Samus, a certain Skree dove to attack what it saw as a group of unsuspecting humanoids in ''[[Metroid (manga)|Metroid]]'', the manga. The group consisted of Samus, [[Kreatz]], [[Mauk]], and an unsuspecting Space Pirate. The Pirate had surprised the group as Kreatz noticed the small flock of Skree, the Skree dove and ripped through the Zebesian. By Samus's information, it seemed she, the [[Chozo]], and even Pyonchi were accustomed to creatures of this nature on Zebes.<ref name="Manga" /> | |||
Skree were one of many dangerous species planned to be used as bio-weapons by a corrupt sector of the Galactic Federation. Such projects may have still continued after the destruction of the Bottle Ship, as it is unknown whether or not the Federation has kept any samples of Skree DNA, though it is certainly likely that such an organization would have exactly so. | |||
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==Manual Entries== | ==Manual Entries== | ||
{{Manual | {{Manual | ||
|game=m1 | |game=m1 | ||
|name=Skree | |name=Skree | ||
|entry=They stick to the ceiling and lie in wait for Samus. When he approaches, they spin downwards to attack him.<ref>{{cite manual|They stick to the ceiling and lie in wait for Samus. When he approaches, they spin downwards to attack him.|Metroid|29}}</ref> | |entry=They stick to the ceiling and lie in wait for Samus. When he approaches, they spin downwards to attack him.<ref name="m1 manual 1">{{cite manual|They stick to the ceiling and lie in wait for Samus. When he approaches, they spin downwards to attack him.|Metroid|29}}</ref> | ||
|order=top | |order=top | ||
|notes=''Metroid's'' first entry | |notes=''Metroid's'' first entry | ||
|image=[[File:Skree m1 Manual Image.jpg]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Manual | {{Manual | ||
|game=m1 | |game=m1 | ||
|name=Skree | |name=Skree | ||
|entry=They use their wings like drills to descend from the ceiling and attack Samus. Be careful of rock splinters when they are digging into the ground.<ref>{{cite manual|They use their wings like drills to descend from the ceiling and attack Samus. Be careful of rock splinters when they are digging into the ground.|Metroid|31}}</ref> | |entry=They use their wings like drills to descend from the ceiling and attack Samus. Be careful of rock splinters when they are digging into the ground.<ref name="m1 manual 2">{{cite manual|They use their wings like drills to descend from the ceiling and attack Samus. Be careful of rock splinters when they are digging into the ground.|Metroid|31}}</ref> | ||
|order=middle | |order=middle | ||
|notes=''Metroid's'' second entry | |notes=''Metroid's'' second entry | ||
|image=[[File:Skree m1 Manual Image 2.jpg]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Manual | {{Manual | ||
|game=zm | |game=zm | ||
|name=Skree | |name=Skree | ||
|entry=These creatures hang from the ceiling and drop down to attack when Samus passes underneath. They then self-destruct, inflicting damage with shrapnel from their exoskeletons.<ref>{{cite manual|These creatures hang from the ceiling and drop down to attack when Samus passes underneath. They then self-destruct, inflicting damage with shrapnel from their exoskeletons.|Metroid: Zero Mission|32}}</ref> | |entry=These creatures hang from the ceiling and drop down to attack when Samus passes underneath. They then self-destruct, inflicting damage with shrapnel from their exoskeletons.<ref name="zm manual">{{cite manual|These creatures hang from the ceiling and drop down to attack when Samus passes underneath. They then self-destruct, inflicting damage with shrapnel from their exoskeletons.|Metroid: Zero Mission|32}}</ref> | ||
|order=middle | |order=middle | ||
|image=[[File:Skree zm Manual Image.jpg]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Manual | {{Manual | ||
|game=sm | |game=sm | ||
|name=Skree | |name=Skree | ||
|entry=These creatures hang down from ceilings and drop as intruders approach.<ref>{{cite manual|These creatures hang down from ceilings and drop as intruders approach.|Super Metroid|27}}</ref> | |entry=These creatures hang down from ceilings and drop as intruders approach.<ref name="sm manual">{{cite manual|These creatures hang down from ceilings and drop as intruders approach.|Super Metroid|27}}</ref> | ||
|image=[[File:Skree sm Manual Image.jpg]] | |||
|order=bottom | |order=bottom | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Sprites== | ==Sprites== | ||
{{Sprite table | {{Sprite table | ||
|zm=[[File:Green Skree zm Sprite.gif]] | |m1=[[File:Skree m1 Sprite.png|Metroid]] | ||
|zm=[[File:Green Skree zm Sprite.gif|Zero Mission]] | |||
|bottomright=zm | |bottomright=zm | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Trivia== | |||
*Skree are one of very few enemies appearing in the ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'' manual. | |||
*Skree are the second enemies fought in ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'', and the second enemies encountered in the [[Metroid (series)|series as a whole]]. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Skree manga.jpg|A Skree mighty enough to mercilessly rip through a [[Zebesian]] | |||
File:Pyonchi manga 5.jpg|Skree, just one of [[Zebes|Zebes's]] dangers | |||
File:Skree m1 Artwork 1.png|A Brinstar Skree depiction from ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' | |||
File:Skree m1 Artwork 2.png|A similar depiction of a Skree | |||
File:Wave Beam m1 Artwork.png|Samus eliminating a Skree with the help of the [[Wave Beam]] | |||
File:Skree m1 Screenshot.png|A lone Skree faces Samus in ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' | |||
File:Skree zm Screenshot.jpg|A pair of Skree ready to dive in ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'' | |||
File:Crateria sm Screenshot.jpg|Samus encounters a group of enemies, among them Skree, [[Zoomer]]s and a [[Reo]] | |||
File:Skree mf Screenshot.jpg|A Skree in a beta version of ''[[Metroid Fusion|Fusion]]'', Skree were removed from the final game | |||
</gallery> | |||
{{ref}} | {{ref}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Crateria Life Forms]] | ||
[[Category:Brinstar Life Forms]] | |||
[[Category:Main Sector Life Forms]] | |||
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It's a Skree! Be careful, this planet has predators found nowhere else in the galaxy![1] 
— Samus Aran
Skree are a species of bat-like creatures that hang from ceilings. These hostile creatures are a common threat to Samus on Zebes. They were cloned by the Galactic Federation on the Bottle Ship and a very similar multiple-planet species appears named the Shriekbat.
Ethology[edit | edit source]
Skree are a gliding, diving enemy, unlike Wavers, these creatures glide vertically downwards, though they are able to influence their attack towards enemies. They are highly aggressive, and attack when prey is in range. These creatures are defined by Samus as predators.[1]
Though Skree seem to be predators, this may be inconsistent with their self-destructive behavior. They have been known to attack by swooping into the enemy and stabbing the ground, ultimately ending their own life with a bang. While such is common in swarm mentality enemies such as Scarabs, where members of a swarm will sacrifice themselves for the sake of a swarm, predators do not normally exhibit self-destructive tendencies.
Also despite being known as predators, they don't seem to prey on local wildlife such as Zoomers, only foreign species. This is evidenced by Skree always attacking Samus as she enters and attacking the Space Pirate on Zebes. This selective aggressiveness could have many reasons behind it, ranging from other species advanced camouflage to simple taste preference on the part of the Skree.
When something approaches, they will drop down and borrow into the ground, exploding soon afterward. When Skree explode, their sharp body parts will fling away and nearby victims can be damaged with shrapnel[2] and rocks.[3] The shrapnel appears to be much less dangerous than a direct hit and deals less damage. In Super Metroid, destroying Skree before they explode will still cause the shrapnel to fly away, unlike all other Skree appearances. Cloned Skree do not self-destruct on the Bottle Ship
Variation within the Species[edit | edit source]
Though Skree may vary in power and appearance, their aggressive behavior and attacking methods are usually intact.
Skree appear to be closely related to Metaree. These creatures seem to be reinforced with much stronger claws, possibly metallic. They appear on Zebes, and may have been enhanced by the Space Pirates or have naturally evolved with tougher pincers. They appear only certainly in Super Metroid, though there are very similar, purplish-silver Skree that deal more damage and are tougher to kill in Metroid: Zero Mission. They are likely the same, though it is possible that they are one in the same.
Skree cloned on the Bottle Ship, as mentioned, seem not to self-destruct. This may be due to genetic engineering on the part of Galactic Federation researchers to limit self-destruction. Lacking this ability would be favorable as a bio-weapon. Though it is also probable that the Skree are unable to dive into the metallic ground and subsequently can't self-destruct. Because of this, these Skree attack Samus more than once, revealing an intense aggression.
Aboard the bottle ship there are also Cyclaws, seemingly mechanically enhanced Skree. Not unlike Metaree, they seem to have metallic exterior, or at least tougher exteriors. This seems to be the work of Bottle Ship Federation employees. Just as Metaree, Cyclaw became tougher opponents, more difficult to destroy and dealing more damage.
Relationship with Other Species[edit | edit source]
Skree seem to often be described as predators, though this may be inconsistent with their self-destructive behavior. They have been known to attack by swooping into the enemy and stabbing the ground, ultimately ending their own life with a bang. While such is common in swarm mentality enemies such as Scarabs, where members of a swarm will sacrifice themselves for the sake of a swarm, predators do not normally exhibit self-destructive tendencies. Also despite being known as predators, they don't seem to prey on local wildlife such as Zoomers, only foreign species.
Aside from always diving for Samus, a certain Skree dove to attack what it saw as a group of unsuspecting humanoids in Metroid, the manga. The group consisted of Samus, Kreatz, Mauk, and an unsuspecting Space Pirate. The Pirate had surprised the group as Kreatz noticed the small flock of Skree, the Skree dove and ripped through the Zebesian. By Samus's information, it seemed she, the Chozo, and even Pyonchi were accustomed to creatures of this nature on Zebes.[1]
Skree were one of many dangerous species planned to be used as bio-weapons by a corrupt sector of the Galactic Federation. Such projects may have still continued after the destruction of the Bottle Ship, as it is unknown whether or not the Federation has kept any samples of Skree DNA, though it is certainly likely that such an organization would have exactly so.
Manual Entries[edit | edit source]
Sprites[edit | edit source]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- Skree are one of very few enemies appearing in the Metroid: Zero Mission manual.
- Skree are the second enemies fought in Metroid, and the second enemies encountered in the series as a whole.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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A Skree mighty enough to mercilessly rip through a Zebesian
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Skree, just one of Zebes's dangers
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A Brinstar Skree depiction from Metroid
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A similar depiction of a Skree
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Samus eliminating a Skree with the help of the Wave Beam
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A lone Skree faces Samus in Metroid
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A pair of Skree ready to dive in Metroid: Zero Mission
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A Skree in a beta version of Fusion, Skree were removed from the final game
References[edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Kreatz: Huh? What's that hanging from the ceiling?
Samus: It's a Skree! Be careful, this planet has predators found nowhere else in the galaxy!" —Metroid (manga), 1, Vol 6 Ch 8 Pg(s) {{{5}}} - ↑ 2.0 2.1 "These creatures hang from the ceiling and drop down to attack when Samus passes underneath. They then self-destruct, inflicting damage with shrapnel from their exoskeletons." Metroid: Zero Mission Instruction Booklet, Pg 32
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "They stick to the ceiling and lie in wait for Samus. When he approaches, they spin downwards to attack him." Metroid Instruction Booklet, Pg 29
- ↑ "They use their wings like drills to descend from the ceiling and attack Samus. Be careful of rock splinters when they are digging into the ground." Metroid Instruction Booklet, Pg 31
- ↑ "These creatures hang down from ceilings and drop as intruders approach." Super Metroid Instruction Booklet, Pg 27
