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The Space Pirates were exposing inanimate objects to [[Phazon]] radiation in an attempt to bring them to life as part of a program called Project Titan. <ref>{{cite|Research on Tallon IV is expanding into new areas. Pending stabilization of the Thardus venture, we will expand Inanimation research to include other native Tallon IV materials.|Space Pirate scan data|from Metroid Prime}}</ref> One of the Pirates' successes was with Thardus, a large, sentient stone creature. They attempted to tame it and<ref>{{cite|The taming of Thardus continues. Barring unforeseen setbacks, it can be installed on Phazon mine patrol by Lotus Milestone.|Space Pirate scan data|from Metroid Prime}}</ref> considered placing it on patrol in the [[Phazon Mines]] but due to violent behavior resulting in massive casualties, Project Titan was suspended indefinitely.<ref>{{cite|Project Titan is suspended indefinitely. Security breaches resulting in massive casualties have occurred. Access is strictly prohibited until further notice.|Space Pirate scan data|from Metroid Prime}}</ref> Samus encounters it in [[Phendrana Drifts|Phendrana Drifts']] Quarantine Cave.