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|caption=The Spazer Beam in [[Upgrade]] form in ''Super Metroid''
|games=*''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]''
*''[[Metroid: Samus Returns]]''
*''[[Super Metroid]]''
|users=[[Samus Aran]]
|location=[[Brinstar]] {{small|(''Super Metroid'')}}
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[[File:Spazer_beam.png|thumb|right|The Spazer Beam]]
The '''Spazer Beam''' (originally '''Spazer {{wp|Laser}} Beam'''<ref name="m2 manual"/>) is a [[Beam|beam]] [[Upgrade|upgrade]] that fires a three-way beam. It first appeared in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'' and also made its second and final appearance to date in its successor title, ''[[Super Metroid]]''. The Spazer Beam has been replaced by the [[Wide Beam]] in ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'' and ''[[Metroid Dread]]'', the [[Wave Beam]] in ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'', and the [[Diffusion Beam]] in ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''. Its beams also bear a striking resemblance to the Wave Beam's in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''.
The '''Spazer Beam''' is a beam weapon that appeared in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'' and ''[[Super Metroid]]'', which allows the [[Arm Cannon]] to fire wide shots of energy. It fires 3 needle-like blasts that can penetrate some wall types. The spazer can also be used in conjunction with [[Power Bomb]]s to execute a [[Spazer Shield]]. In ''Super Metroid'', it can not be used with the [[Plasma Beam]].


[[Metroid Fusion]] also has a variation of the Spazer Beam named the [[Wide Beam]].
==Appearances==
===''Metroid II: Return of Samus''===
The Spazer Beam increases the width of Samus' firepower. If one part of the beam hits a target, the other two parts will continue, similarly to the Wide Beam in ''Metroid Fusion''.
 
===''Super Metroid''===
Much like its predecessor, the Spazer Beam widens Samus' beam weapon. Unlike ''Metroid II'', if a target is hit, the beam will cease to continue, including the beams that did not hit the target. However, at times, it will pass through surfaces. This beam weapon cannot be used simultaneously with the [[Plasma Beam]], although there is a method for achieving such results.
 
When used in conjunction with the [[Power Bomb]], Samus can create a [[Spazer Shield]].
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==Data==
===Manuals===
{{Manual
|game=m2
|name=Spazer Laser Beam
|entry=A three way beam with an extremely wide focus is fired when this weapon is discharged.<ref name="m2 manual">{{Cite manual|A three way beam with an extremely wide focus is fired when this weapon is discharged.|Metroid II: Return of Samus|22}}</ref>
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{{Manual
|game=sm
|name=Spazer
|entry=The Spazer Beam is a three beam attack allowing you to hit objects in a wider range.<ref>{{Cite manual|The Spazer Beam is a three beam attack allowing you to hit objects in a wider range.|Super Metroid|23}}</ref>
|order=bottom
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==Trivia==
*It is interesting to note that that [[Autrack]]s, robotic enemies that fire "laser beams" are located within the area the Spazer Laser Beam.
**The Spazer Beam and Autrack's laser beams do not appear to be traveling at light speed, which is actually possible when {{wp|slow light}} is put into perspective. At the same time, it could be due to the game engine's limitation.
*Samus's Spazer Beam [[upgrade]] is depicted as being held by a {{wp|crab}}-like creature.
*Although spelled Spazer in the [[Metroid (series)|''Metroid'' series]], there actually exists the SPASER ({{wp|Surface Plasmon}} Amplification by {{wp|Stimulated Emission}} of Radiation), which was first described by Bergman and Stockman in 2003.
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
File:Spazer Beam action.jpg|Samus using the Spazer Beam in ''[[Super Metroid]]''.
</gallery></center>
 
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Latest revision as of 17:10, 1 February 2024

Spazer Beam
The Spazer Beam

The Spazer Beam in Upgrade form in Super Metroid

Game(s)
Users

Samus Aran

Located in

Brinstar (Super Metroid)

Properties

Widens Samus's beam weaponry


The Spazer Beam (originally Spazer Laser Beam[1]) is a beam upgrade that fires a three-way beam. It first appeared in Metroid II: Return of Samus and also made its second and final appearance to date in its successor title, Super Metroid. The Spazer Beam has been replaced by the Wide Beam in Metroid Fusion and Metroid Dread, the Wave Beam in Metroid: Zero Mission, and the Diffusion Beam in Metroid: Other M. Its beams also bear a striking resemblance to the Wave Beam's in Metroid Prime.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Metroid II: Return of Samus[edit | edit source]

The Spazer Beam increases the width of Samus' firepower. If one part of the beam hits a target, the other two parts will continue, similarly to the Wide Beam in Metroid Fusion.

Super Metroid[edit | edit source]

Much like its predecessor, the Spazer Beam widens Samus' beam weapon. Unlike Metroid II, if a target is hit, the beam will cease to continue, including the beams that did not hit the target. However, at times, it will pass through surfaces. This beam weapon cannot be used simultaneously with the Plasma Beam, although there is a method for achieving such results.

When used in conjunction with the Power Bomb, Samus can create a Spazer Shield.

Data[edit | edit source]

Manuals[edit | edit source]

Manual Entries
Manual info from Metroid II: Return of Samus
Spazer Laser Beam: A three way beam with an extremely wide focus is fired when this weapon is discharged.[1]
Manual info from Super Metroid
Spazer: The Spazer Beam is a three beam attack allowing you to hit objects in a wider range.[2]


Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • It is interesting to note that that Autracks, robotic enemies that fire "laser beams" are located within the area the Spazer Laser Beam.
    • The Spazer Beam and Autrack's laser beams do not appear to be traveling at light speed, which is actually possible when slow light is put into perspective. At the same time, it could be due to the game engine's limitation.
  • Samus's Spazer Beam upgrade is depicted as being held by a crab-like creature.
  • Although spelled Spazer in the Metroid series, there actually exists the SPASER (Surface Plasmon Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation), which was first described by Bergman and Stockman in 2003.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

References[edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "A three way beam with an extremely wide focus is fired when this weapon is discharged." Metroid II: Return of Samus Instruction Booklet, Pg 22
  2. ↑ "The Spazer Beam is a three beam attack allowing you to hit objects in a wider range." Super Metroid Instruction Booklet, Pg 23


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