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'''Metroids''' are feared parasitic organisms created by the [[Chozo]], with the ability to leech the life energy from living organisms. As explained in the [[Metroid Manga]], they were created in order to eliminate a more menacing parasitic organism native to SR388, the [[X Parasite|X]]. They have been the overall focus of the entire [[Metroid (series)|''Metroid'' series]] in general. Metroids also appeared as Assist [[Trophy|Trophies]] in ''Super Smash Bros''. Brawl.


'''Metroids''' are parasitic, energy-siphoning lifeforms created by the [[Chozo]]. They were bioengineered to combat an even more menacing parasitic organism native to SR388, the [[X Parasite|X]]. The [[Metroid (series)|''Metroid'' series]], named after these lifeforms, focuses primarily on the missions of [[Samus Aran]] and her interactions with the Metroids species, which share some elements of her own origins and seem intrinsically linked with her.
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== History ==
== History ==
The Metroids were first created by the [[Chozo]], apparently to combat the [[X Parasite]]s. They were so successful at hunting the X, they drove them close to extinction. The Metroids grew feral, and became wild creatures that became the top of the food chain on [[SR388]]. They established their own life cycle, and may have caused the Chozo to leave the planet. The Chozo gave them their name because the word "Metroid" means ultimate warrior in Chozo.<ref name=history>{{Cite manual|While is has come to light in recent years that the Metroids were created by the ancient Chozo civilization, it is no common knowledge that they were created for the purpose of driving out the X parasites. At some point in the past, the X parasites, which posses a terrible propagation power, threatened to overwhelm the ecosystem of their home world SR388 with their vast numbers. Something was needed to check this impending disaster. That "something" came in the form of the Metroids. When the Metroids, the X parasites' only known predators, were made extinct by Samus's hand, the X parasites once again began to multiply with ferocious speed. Ironically, the X parasites were subsequently responsible for nearly killing Samus when they infested her Power Suit. In a further twist, Samus's life was saved by an injection of an experimental vaccine containing Metroid DNA. As the inheritor of the Metroids' powers, Samus becomes the only being capable of opposing the X parasite horde. In a piece of ancient Chozo literature, and interesting reference to Metroids was found. It seems that the word Metroid in the Chozo language can be roughly translated as "ultimate warrior." With the introduction of Metroid DNA to her system, the reborn Samus Aran is perhaps the most appropriate successor to this title of ultimate warrior.|Metroid Fusion|40}}</ref>
[[file:Manga Volume 1 Chapter 4 Metroid.png|right|thumb|200px|The first Metroid is unveiled]]
The Metroids were first created through a collaboration between the [[Chozo]] and [[Mother Brain]] to combat the dangerous [[X Parasite]]s.<ref>{{cite manga|Old Bird has confered extensively with Mother Brain, and they have devised a method to exterminate Parasite X from SR388, and we finally have a sample of that method. Metroid!!|Grey Voice|1|4|15}}</ref> They were so successful at hunting the X, they drove them close to extinction. The Metroids grew feral, and became wild creatures that became the top of the food chain on [[SR388]]. They established their own life cycle, and may have caused the Chozo to leave the planet. The Chozo gave them their name because the word "Metroid" means ultimate warrior in Chozo.<ref name=history>{{Cite manual|While is has come to light in recent years that the Metroids were created by the ancient Chozo civilization, it is no common knowledge that they were created for the purpose of driving out the X parasites. At some point in the past, the X parasites, which posses a terrible propagation power, threatened to overwhelm the ecosystem of their home world SR388 with their vast numbers. Something was needed to check this impending disaster. That "something" came in the form of the Metroids. When the Metroids, the X parasites' only known predators, were made extinct by Samus's hand, the X parasites once again began to multiply with ferocious speed. Ironically, the X parasites were subsequently responsible for nearly killing Samus when they infested her Power Suit. In a further twist, Samus's life was saved by an injection of an experimental vaccine containing Metroid DNA. As the inheritor of the Metroids' powers, Samus becomes the only being capable of opposing the X parasite horde. In a piece of ancient Chozo literature, and interesting reference to Metroids was found. It seems that the word Metroid in the Chozo language can be roughly translated as "ultimate warrior." With the introduction of Metroid DNA to her system, the reborn Samus Aran is perhaps the most appropriate successor to this title of ultimate warrior.|Metroid Fusion|40}}</ref>


The [[Galactic Federation]] discovered the Metroid on SR388, several specimens were acquired for research. On the way back to headquarters, the Federation ship was ambushed by  [[Space Pirate|Space Pirates]]. Recognizing the military potential, the Pirates took the Metroids to [[Zebes]].
The [[Galactic Federation]] discovered the Metroid on SR388, several specimens were acquired for research. On the way back to headquarters, the Federation ship was ambushed by  [[Space Pirate|Space Pirates]]. Recognizing the military potential, the Pirates took the Metroids to [[Zebes]].
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