Editing X Parasite

|image=[[File:X manga.jpg|250px]]

|caption=The X appearing in the [[Metroid (manga)|''Metroid'' manga]]

|appearance=''[[Metroid (manga)|Metroid]]'' {{small|(manga)}}

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|rewards=*All ''Fusion'' [[upgrade]]s

|habitat=[[SR388]]

|threat=Hostile

}}{{Quote|That creature took on the host's memories, appearance, abilities, everything. It sucks everything dry.<ref name="We Call it X">{{cite manga|That creature took on the host's memories, appearance, abilities, everything. It sucks everything dry. Utterly terrifying. Can you not see that if a mimic such as this were to infiltrate a population it could replicate almost anything indefinitely! With evil taking the form of an ally, the galaxy could be overthrown. It is truly the worst kind of creature... it has no name but... We call it X.|[[Old Bird]]|[[Metroid Fusion]]}}</ref>|[[Old Bird]]}}

'''X parasites''', or simply '''X''',<ref>{{cite|It was only later that I learned the identity of my attacker: the parasitic organism we now know as X. Unaware of my condition, I was returning to the station when disaster struck.|Samus Aran|Metroid Fusion}}</ref> are the species of parasitic organisms fought by [[Samus Aran|Samus]] in the [[Biologic Space Labs Research Station|B.S.L research station]] in ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'', though their natural habitat is [[SR388]]. They invade a host body and absorb the {{wp|DNA}} and memories of the host before attaching itself to the creature's nervous system and killing it, enabling the parasite to mimic its appearance. The only known creatures able to combat the X are the artificial [[Metroid (species)|Metroid]]s and [[Samus Aran]].  

The simplicity in appearance and shape of the X is extremely misleading. Aside from being extremely fatal and quick to multiply, these creatures exhibit signs of an impressive intelligence and even the ability to communicate.

[[File:Hornoad mf Screenshot 2.png|thumb|left|A Hornoad and a Hornoad-X, the difference between a normal and X-mimicked creature]]

Curiously, the X appear to be able to communicate with one another across large distances. This is shown by the Blue X; though they originally attacked Samus while she was vulnerable to them, once she absorbs a couple using the [[Varia Suit]], the remaining X will flee from Samus on sight. Adam hypothesized that the X may have used the memories of a [[human]] through Human Core-X to destroy the research station for the mere purpose of defeating Samus, perhaps for the safety of X elsewhere in the universe.<ref>{{cite|The X mimicked a crew member... It all makes sense now. The X can absorb the memories and knowledge of their prey. What an astounding find. HQ was very impressed. But don't you find it strange? This could have destroyed the station with the X in it, not to mention to SA-X. Unusual for a self-preserving species like the X. Unless... Your presence is an even greater threat, a threat to the existence of X elsewhere... This is only a hypothesis... Perhaps... Their survival instinct is in conflict with their newly-borrowed intelligence... Don't let your guard down yet. The X are still a threat. Samus, I see bio-signs on the Habitation Deck. Survivors? The infected crewman you saw had survived until recently. Maybe there's a chance... The signs emanate from here.|Adam Malkovich|Metroid Fusion}}</ref>

[[File:SA-X mf Screenshot 6.png|thumb|left|An [[SA-X]] being destroyed by Metroids, showing the X vulnerability to the energy-based life forms]]

The [[Metroid (manga)|''Metroid'' manga]] reveals that the [[Chozo]] first discovered and named the X on SR388. A camera placed by the Chozo revealed the Xs' destructive nature as one mimicked a [[Hornoad]]. In order to combat the X, the Chozo experimented on creating a biological weapon. These weapons would become the Metroids. The Chozo eventually released the destructive Metroids into SR388's environment, where they became the X's predators. Though they succeeded in creating a check to the X's growth, they also created a very malleable species, ready to be exploited by the [[Space Pirate]]s and the [[Galactic Federation]] alike.

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===Yellow X===

Yellow X are by far the most common form of X. They heal a measly ten units of energy. These X can be released by any mimicked species in nearly any condition. It was a Yellow X that initially infected Samus on [[SR388]].

===Green X===

Green X are the second most common X variety. They replenish two of Samus's [[Missile]]s. These X can commonly be produced from [[Core-X]] by shooting at them with beam weapons rather than missiles.

Because of their cold nature, Samus is unable to absorb the Blue X until she obtains the [[Varia Suit]], meaning the Blue X will damage her until she defeats the [[Mega Core-X]]. After she obtains the [[suit]], Samus will be replenished thirty energy units.

===Red X===

Red X are the most rare X as well as the most useful. Red X are found prior to every boss battle, hiding within the [[Gadora]] that guard important doors. These X also appear to morph creatures in a way different from other X. Aside from  completely changing the coloration of some creatures, a Red X-mimicked creature is granted immense persistence and resilience. Red X can yield golden [[Sciser]]s, blue [[Zero]], or even golden [[Zebesian]]s. In many areas, a locked door will open only when a golden creature is defeated. Red X may sometimes appear out of enemies that appear to be regular, mimicked creature, though this usually only happens when Samus is low on energy and ammunition.

There also exist a series of Core-X with a more durable shell and the ability to fire beams known as [[Core-X#Hard Core-X|Hard Core-X]]. These X are Core-X that have absorbed one of Samus's beam abilities. They have an "eye" which they use to shoot their beam with. Their shells cannot be destroyed by Samus's Missiles, she must instead fire into the eye to destroy it.

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File:Kago Nest mf Screenshot 1.png|A regular [[Kago]] nest, prior to absorbing a second X

File:Kago Nest mf Screenshot 2.png|The same Kago nest infected by the Yellow X

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