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Tallon Metroids were later transported to the planet [[Aether]] and studied there. The epidermis of Tallon Metroids raised on Aether had a red pigmentation, but they were otherwise identical. In addition to using them for bio-energy production, the Space Pirates made several attempts to domesticate Metroids. These attempts ultimately failed, and led to the termination of several untamed subjects and handlers.<ref>{{cite|Termination Report 07.195.02<br>Metroid unit 318 was put down today after a failed domestication session. Metroid unit refused commands and terminated one of its handlers before it was subdued.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Training Report, 07.200.08<br>Science Team believes the Metroids can be trained. After several cycles of trying, I believe Science Team has vapor for brains. I've lost two assistants to the wretched little things.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | Tallon Metroids were later transported to the planet [[Aether]] and studied there. The epidermis of Tallon Metroids raised on Aether had a red pigmentation, but they were otherwise identical. In addition to using them for bio-energy production, the Space Pirates made several attempts to domesticate Metroids. These attempts ultimately failed, and led to the termination of several untamed subjects and handlers.<ref>{{cite|Termination Report 07.195.02<br>Metroid unit 318 was put down today after a failed domestication session. Metroid unit refused commands and terminated one of its handlers before it was subdued.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Training Report, 07.200.08<br>Science Team believes the Metroids can be trained. After several cycles of trying, I believe Science Team has vapor for brains. I've lost two assistants to the wretched little things.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | ||
The Space Pirates began mass breeding programs for Metroids here,<ref>{{cite|Production Report-Metroids 07.201.01<br>Mass breeding of Metroids under way. We will meet Command's quota within a cycle. Storage remains an issue, recommended expansion of existing facility before a critical Metroid level is reached.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> and designed organic [[Metroid Cocoon|cocoons]] to be used in transporting [[Infant Tallon Metroid]]s. Containment and handling of Metroids on Aether became increasingly abusive: subjects were harvested of their bio-energy to the point of cellular degeneration,<ref>{{cite|Bioscan complete.<br>Metroid subject has been energy-drained repeatedly over the last 3 cycles. Subject's cellular structure has become unstable as a result.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> confined in containment fields that prevented them from entering sleep cycles,<ref>{{cite|Bioscan complete.<br>Containment field is keeping Metroid subject in a constant state of agitation. It is unable to enter sleep cycles.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> and heavily injured as a result of escape attempts and use for target practice.<ref>{{Cite|Bioscan complete.<br>Metroid subject has several blast wounds from Space Pirate weaponry on low-power settings. They wanted it alive after they were finished with it.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Bioscan complete.<br>Metroid subject is heavily scarred. Wounds appear to be from repeated contact with its containment field, most likely received while attempting to escape.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Injury Report 07.200.07<br>Unit 686 released a Metroid for target practice today: the Metroid then asualted 686. He should be regaining brain functions in a cycle.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> | The Space Pirates began mass breeding programs for Metroids here,<ref name=breeding>{{cite|Production Report-Metroids 07.201.01<br>Mass breeding of Metroids under way. We will meet Command's quota within a cycle. Storage remains an issue, recommended expansion of existing facility before a critical Metroid level is reached.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> and designed organic [[Metroid Cocoon|cocoons]] to be used in transporting [[Infant Tallon Metroid]]s. Containment and handling of Metroids on Aether became increasingly abusive: subjects were harvested of their bio-energy to the point of cellular degeneration,<ref>{{cite|Bioscan complete.<br>Metroid subject has been energy-drained repeatedly over the last 3 cycles. Subject's cellular structure has become unstable as a result.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> confined in containment fields that prevented them from entering sleep cycles,<ref>{{cite|Bioscan complete.<br>Containment field is keeping Metroid subject in a constant state of agitation. It is unable to enter sleep cycles.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> and heavily injured as a result of escape attempts and use for target practice.<ref>{{Cite|Bioscan complete.<br>Metroid subject has several blast wounds from Space Pirate weaponry on low-power settings. They wanted it alive after they were finished with it.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Bioscan complete.<br>Metroid subject is heavily scarred. Wounds appear to be from repeated contact with its containment field, most likely received while attempting to escape.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Injury Report 07.200.07<br>Unit 686 released a Metroid for target practice today: the Metroid then asualted 686. He should be regaining brain functions in a cycle.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> | ||
Metroid Handling Protocols dictated that Metroids were not to be used for target practice or domesticated as pets.<ref>{{cite|Metroid Handling Protocols, 07.202.02<br>Metroids are not pets. Metroids are not for target practice. Finally, unauthorized feeding of Metroids is still strictly prohibited.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> The desire of Space Pirates to use Metroids for personal companionship may have stemmed from their inability to keep usual domestic animals, such as [[Gronkat]]s and [[Olbap]]s, due to their susceptibility to [[Phazon Corruption|Phazon madness]].<ref>{{cite|The keeping of pets has ben suspended until further notice. Domestic beasts have been deemed highly susceptible to Phazon Madness, and are therefore a hazard to personnel. All Gronkats and Olbaps must be disposed of immediately. Failure to comply will result in the loss of pay for a cycle and reduced rations.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Some Pirates apparently became attached to Metroid specimens in spite of protocols and even fed them pet treats, though these caused food poisoning.<ref name=foodpoisoning>{{cite|Bioscan complete.<br>Metroid subject is suffering from food poisoning. It has ingested several pet treats and Space Pirate rations. These do not agree with its digestive system.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | Metroid Handling Protocols dictated that Metroids were not to be used for target practice or domesticated as pets.<ref>{{cite|Metroid Handling Protocols, 07.202.02<br>Metroids are not pets. Metroids are not for target practice. Finally, unauthorized feeding of Metroids is still strictly prohibited.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> The desire of Space Pirates to use Metroids for personal companionship may have stemmed from their inability to keep usual domestic animals, such as [[Gronkat]]s and [[Olbap]]s, due to their susceptibility to [[Phazon Corruption|Phazon madness]].<ref>{{cite|The keeping of pets has ben suspended until further notice. Domestic beasts have been deemed highly susceptible to Phazon Madness, and are therefore a hazard to personnel. All Gronkats and Olbaps must be disposed of immediately. Failure to comply will result in the loss of pay for a cycle and reduced rations.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Some Pirates apparently became attached to Metroid specimens in spite of protocols and even fed them pet treats, though these caused food poisoning.<ref name=foodpoisoning>{{cite|Bioscan complete.<br>Metroid subject is suffering from food poisoning. It has ingested several pet treats and Space Pirate rations. These do not agree with its digestive system.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | ||
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Differences in Metroid strains appear as a result of development in different planetary conditions.<ref name=variations>{{cite|Observations on Metroid native to different planets display subtle variations in biological processes.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> | Differences in Metroid strains appear as a result of development in different planetary conditions.<ref name=variations>{{cite|Observations on Metroid native to different planets display subtle variations in biological processes.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> | ||
Tallon Metroids are smaller than regular Metroids, and significantly weaker. While a Metroid takes five [[Missile]]s while frozen to kill, a Tallon Metroid only takes one | Tallon Metroids are smaller than regular Metroids, and significantly weaker. While a Metroid takes five [[Missile]]s while frozen to kill, a Tallon Metroid only takes one. Tallon Metroids can also be destroyed by physical stress from gorging on bio-energy. Although Tallon Metroids are weaker in their mature states, the variants created by Phazon mutation are stronger than a regular Metroid. | ||
The Tallon Metroids that were taken by Space Pirates to [[Aether]] are red in color, but are otherwise identical to Tallon IV-raised Tallon Metroids. | The Tallon Metroids that were taken by Space Pirates to [[Aether]] are red in color, but are otherwise identical to Tallon IV-raised Tallon Metroids. | ||
While regular Metroids hatch from eggs laid by a [[Queen Metroid]], Tallon Metroids appear to reproduce another way. The Space Pirates on Aether, who did not appear to possess a Queen Metroid, conducted a mass breeding program,<ref name=breeding/> and the subsequent [[Infant Tallon Metroid]]s were stored in artificial organic [[Metroid Cocoon|cocoons]]. The Tallon Metroid reproductive process is not divulged in ''Prime'' or ''Echoes''. It is possible that Tallon Metroids were reproduced by some unnatural means by Space Pirates. | |||
===Morphology=== | ===Morphology=== | ||
A Tallon Metroid consumes raw bio-energy from its victim using twin mandibles that are connected by means of energy conduits to the core of its quadripartite nucleus.<ref>{{cite|Metroid dissection continues to produce more questions than answers. Our research teams have isolated the energy conduits that run from the invasive twin mandibles to the energy core in the creature's quadripartite nucleus, but the manner in which the Metroid actually extracts the life force from its pray remains an utter mystery. The victim does not lose blood or any other vital fluids, and yet the Metroid extracts energy; identifying this energy is our central problem. It takes no physical form, and yet without it, the victim dies. We will continue to research this matter, as the isolation of this life-giving essence could be the key to our ascendance.|[[Space Pirate Data]] - "Metroid Morphology"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> This nucleus replaces the need for any other internal organs, so Tallon Metroids lack discernible sensory organs or cardiovascular system.<ref>{{cite|Internal organs of Metroid seem to be limited to nucleonic absorption cells and massive energy reservoirs.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> The apparent lack of a brain in Metroid physiology may imply that it is equipped with a decentralized nervous system; evidence implies that the quadripartite nucleus replaces the brain function, as Space Pirate data would suggest.<ref>{{cite|Metroid brain scan results in. Studies show accelerated activity in parietal lobe during hunting cycles above 10° centigrade.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> The nucleus is contained by a transparent epidermis to which the large mandibles are attached. Apparently, Metroids have the ability to ingest solid food and possess a digestive system, though these appear superfluous.<ref name=syntheticrations/><ref name=foodpoisoning/> | A Tallon Metroid consumes raw bio-energy from its victim using twin mandibles that are connected by means of energy conduits to the core of its quadripartite nucleus.<ref>{{cite|Metroid dissection continues to produce more questions than answers. Our research teams have isolated the energy conduits that run from the invasive twin mandibles to the energy core in the creature's quadripartite nucleus, but the manner in which the Metroid actually extracts the life force from its pray remains an utter mystery. The victim does not lose blood or any other vital fluids, and yet the Metroid extracts energy; identifying this energy is our central problem. It takes no physical form, and yet without it, the victim dies. We will continue to research this matter, as the isolation of this life-giving essence could be the key to our ascendance.|[[Space Pirate Data]] - "Metroid Morphology"|Metroid Prime}}</ref> This nucleus replaces the need for any other internal organs, so Tallon Metroids lack discernible sensory organs or cardiovascular system.<ref>{{cite|Internal organs of Metroid seem to be limited to nucleonic absorption cells and massive energy reservoirs.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> The apparent lack of a brain in Metroid physiology may imply that it is equipped with a decentralized nervous system; evidence implies that the quadripartite nucleus replaces the brain function, as Space Pirate data would suggest.<ref>{{cite|Metroid brain scan results in. Studies show accelerated activity in parietal lobe during hunting cycles above 10° centigrade.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> The nucleus is contained by a transparent epidermis to which the large mandibles are attached. Apparently, Metroids have the ability to ingest solid food and possess a digestive system, though these appear superfluous.<ref name=syntheticrations/><ref name=foodpoisoning/> | ||
Absorbing energy causes a notable increase in size and mass.<ref name=mp2logbook/> | Absorbing energy causes a notable increase in size and mass.<ref name=mp2logbook/> The physical stress caused by gorging can be lethal, however. | ||
===Life Cycle=== | ===Life-Cycle=== | ||
====Infant Tallon Metroid==== | ====Infant Tallon Metroid==== | ||
{{Main|Infant Tallon Metroid}} | {{Main|Infant Tallon Metroid}} | ||
Tallon Metroids begin their life-cycle in this infant stage. They lack mandibles or the ability to absorb bio-energy from prey in this developmental form, but will still ram enemies if threatened. They mature at once if exposed to [[Phazon]] radiation. | |||
====Tallon Metroid==== | ====Tallon Metroid==== | ||
The mature Tallon Metroid stage is the preferred maturation level for Phazon-infusion experiments by Space Pirates. The protruding tentacles of the infant stage have hardened into mandibles and all energy-siphoning processes are functional. | |||
====Hunter Metroid==== | ====Hunter Metroid==== | ||
{{main|Hunter Metroid}} | {{main|Hunter Metroid}} | ||
Hunter Metroids are a highly aggressive, efficient form of Tallon Metroid that possess an energy-draining tentacle for use in long-range battle. Despite its apparent superiority to prior stages, a Hunter Metroid is still vulnerable to sub-zero temperatures. | |||
Hunter Metroids | |||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
===Fission Metroid=== | ===Fission Metroid=== | ||
{{main|Fission Metroid}} | {{main|Fission Metroid}} | ||
Fission Metroids are no longer vulnerable to cold | Fission Metroids are no longer vulnerable to cold attacks. These are mutants that are capable of splitting into two that are vulnerable to only a specific type of beam. Their name stems from their biological ability to divide. | ||
===Dark Tallon Metroid=== | ===Dark Tallon Metroid=== | ||
{{main|Dark Tallon Metroid}} | {{main|Dark Tallon Metroid}} | ||
These are Tallon Metroids possessed by the [[Ing]]. They are vulnerable to the [[Light Beam]] due to their Darkling nature. They | These are Tallon Metroids possessed by the [[Ing]]. They are vulnerable to the [[Light Beam]] due to their Darkling nature. They can still be frozen by the [[Dark Beam]], but it does not cause damage in itself. | ||
===Phazon Metroid=== | ===Phazon Metroid=== | ||
