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A group of [[Space Pirate]]s arrived on Aether some time later in pursuit of [[Phazon]].<ref>{{Cite|Science teams have discovered the presence of Phazon in the Dasha system four cycles ago. High command authorized the deployment of our team shortly thereafter. Our orders are to establish a base on planet Aether and evaluate local Phazon resources. Because this world lies on the periphery of Galactic Federation territory, we are following stealth protocols at the highest level. A cadre of elite commandos has been dispatched to provide security for our force as well. This operation is now under way.|[[Space Pirate Logs]] "Phazon Bounty"|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref> They discovered an interdimensional Portal and a [[Dark Beam|Luminoth weapon]] in their base of operations, but the Space Pirates were unable to activate them at first.<ref name="Great Discoveries">{{Cite|A spatial anomaly has been found within our base. We believe this rift in space-time leads to a parallel dimension of some type, but have been unable to interact with it thus far. A strange artifact was found near the anomaly as well. It may be a weapon or generator of some kind: perhaps it is the key to accessing the anomaly. High Command is eager for reports on the relic. A new weapon for our arsenal is always welcome.|[[Space Pirate Logs]] "Great Discoveries"|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref> Once the Pirates activated the Dark Beam and used it in conjunction with the Portal to send expeditions to Dark Aether, they found that Dark Aether had even greater stores of Phazon than the dimension in which they currently operated.<ref name="Rift Portal">{{Cite|The Rift Portal has been opened. The artifact weapon, dubbed the "Dark Beam" by science team, provides energy needed to open the portal, although for a limited time. We've sent expeditions through the portal, and they have returned with incredible news. The portal leads to a parallel version of Aether. This "Dark Aether" has suffered a global calamity, turning it into a toxic wasteland. It is the homeworld of the shadowy creature who have been raiding our base for the last cycle. Most importantly, it is the prime location of Phazon in this sector. Extraction plans are being prepared. We will not be denied!|[[Space Pirate Logs]] "Rift Portal"|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref> They used the Portals at length in order to perform Phazon extraction raids.<ref>{{Cite|Phazon extraction raids are under way on Dark Aether. The toxicity of the atmosphere has taken a toll on our workforce, as have the hostile natives of that world. Science Team is preparing survival gear to protect our work teams, and we have increased our security presence in extraction areas. Fortunately, High Command is sending more troops and supplies. Our troops and resources are spread dangerously thin, and this mission cannot fail.|[[Space Pirate Logs]] "Phazon Raids"|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>

==Classifications==

===Portal Generators===

Samus also encounters three Portal Generators built by the Luminoth, one in each area of Aether, that create artificial gateways to and from Dark Aether. The Portal in [[Agon Wastes]] requires solar energy refracted through a series of industrial lenses to provide power to the Portal dynamo.<ref>{{cite|Mechanical analysis complete. Portal dynamo offline. Configure lens system to focus solar power on dynamo. This will energize the system.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Mechanical analysis complete. Solar dynamo online. Dimensional portal system energized.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> The other two Portals, however, have no visually apparent power source. An interactive console on the Portal Generators can be [[Scan Visor|scanned]] to initiate Portal fabrication.<ref>{{cite|System analysis complete. Console used to energize and open a portal to Dark Aether, currently online. Portal generation system initiated.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref>

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