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'''Thardus''' is a large, sentient stone creature composed entirely of [[Phazon Ore]].<ref>{{cite|Quarantine specimen exhibits highly aggressive behavior. Its body structure, composed of Phazon ore, appears nearly invulnerable. This has rendered our efforts to train and discipline subject useless.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> It was a specimen of the Space Pirates' [[Project Titan]], an animation experiment which consisted of exposing inanimate objects to [[Phazon]] radiation in an attempt to bring them to life.<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.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> They attempted to tame it and considered placing it on patrol in the [[Phazon Mines]],<ref>{{cite|The taming of Thardus continues. Barring unforeseen setbacks, it can be installed on Phazon mine patrol by Lotus Milestone.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> 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.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref>

Thardus was eventually immobilized in [[Phendrana Drifts|Phendrana Drifts']] [[Quarantine Cave]], and the Space Pirates had plans to relocate it;<ref>{{cite|Project Titan specimen is immobilized in Quarantine Cave. Relocation is recommended due to increased violent activity.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> Samus encounters Thardus before these plans were brought to fruition.

The chaotic nature of Phazon caused weaknesses in Thardus' structural integrity. At first Samus is unable to target Thardus' weak points due to Phazon radiation given off, but by using her [[Thermal Visor]] she is able target the high concentrations of radioactivity given off by the Phazon Energy, which binds the stones of its body together, and weaknesses in the casing.<ref>{{cite|Phazon ore appears to bind through Phazon energy. Thermal Imaging is required to detect the highest concentration of radioactivity, which serves to bind the stones together.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Although the armor-like qualities of this shell provide ample protection, Thermal Imaging can be used to detect weak areas in the casing.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> When the target area has sustained enough damage, weaknesses become visible to her Combat Visor. After Samus destroys the weak points found on various parts of Thardus' body, it will no long be able to hold itself together and will collapse.

 

Thardus attacks by throwing large rocks telekinetically, rolling directly into opponents, and by encasing objects in ice.

 

Once Thardus is destroyed, Samus can obtained the [[Spider Ball]] [[upgrade]].