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Thermal Visor
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The Thermal Visor is the second Visor upgrade in Metroid Prime found in the Space Pirate research lab in Phendrana Drifts. It detects heat signatures given off by enemies and other objects. The Thermal Visor does not have the radar present in the Combat Visor.[1]
Usage
Some enemies, such as the Shriekbat, cannot be detected with the Combat Visor until they are prepared to attack; with the Thermal Visor, Samus, can view them at any time.[2] Samus can also use it to view vulnerabilities on enemies such as Thardus or the heat signatures given off by the Elite Pirate's plasma cannons.[3][4] The Thermal Visor can also be used to target Shadow Pirates when they are cloaked and can occasionally see Metroid Prime when it becomes invisible.[5] Samus can also use the Thermal Visor to see conduits that have lost their power, used with the Wave Beam she can recharge these conduits.[6]
Manual
Samus's Notes
The Thermal Visor will show the weak points of certain foes. Use the Thermal Visor to see in total darkness and poor weather conditions. Brightly lit areas, explosions, and intense heat can impair the Thermal Visor. Enemies with temperatures close to their surroundings will be tough to spot with this Visor.[8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Once Samus finds the Thermal Visor, she can track enemies using their heat signatures. Not only does this visor help locate enemies hidden in dark areas, but it can also be used for acquiring alternate targets on enemies. A thermal scan can often find a hidden weak spot on an otherwise difficult enemy. Not only that, but thermal scans can show other clues that the naked eye can't discern; if you run into a dead end, try scanning the entire area with a Thermal Visor sweep." Metroid Prime Instruction Booklet, Pg 19
- ↑ "Territorial ceiling-dweller. Body temperature peaks at 121° centigrade. Shriekbats have high internal temperature, making them easy to spot with thermal imaging. They roost on cave ceilings while hunting for small prey. Fiercely territorial, they dive-bomb anything that wanders near." —Logbook (Metroid Prime)
- ↑ "An animated, sentient creature of stone charged with Phazon radiation. The Phazon radiation given off by Thardus negates auto-targeting systems, preventing lock-on. It may be possible to acquire alternate targets with a different Visor. The chaotic nature of Phazon irradiation leads to instability in its structural integrity. Thardus can encase targets in ice, and its colossal size and strength make it a formidable opponent." —Logbook (Metroid Prime)
- ↑ "Unit has extreme thermal signature due to lack of shielding. Cannon connected to energy-siphon systems to augment performance. Avoid Beam weapon fire when energy-siphon unit is active." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
- ↑ "The Shadow Pirates are Pirate forces that are trained and equipped for stealth operations. A select group of Space Pirates have access to sophisticated technology. This gear drains high levels of power, however, forcing them to rely solely on melee weapons in battle. Use enhanced detection gear when fighting these units." —Logbook (Metroid Prime)
- ↑ "This door has no power. A nearby power conduit must be energized for it to open. A blast of electrical energy will energize the conduit. The conduit radiates some heat that is invisible in the normal spectrum." —Scan Data (Metroid Prime)
- ↑ "This can detect the temperature of your surroundings. It may show some enemy's locations or weaknesses that you can't see with the Combat Visor, and will show you the areas where the temperature is abnormal." Metroid Prime: Trilogy Instruction Booklet, Pg 17
- ↑ "The Thermal Visor will show the weak points of certain foes. Use the Thermal Visor to see in total darkness and poor weather conditions. Brightly lit areas, explosions, and intense heat can impair the Thermal Visor. Enemies with temperatures close to their surroundings will be tough to spot with this Visor." —Samus's Notes (Metroid Prime)
