Bryyo Cliffside

Bryyo, sometimes referred to as Bryyo Cliffside or Bryyo Temple is an area on planet Bryyo that is the first explored in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption.

Geography


Bryyo has a mostly hospitable environment, where it is easy for many creatures to survive. It is most likely in the 4% of planet Bryyo that remained habitable when the Lords of Science tried to save the planet from destruction. The ruins of a temple are the main geographical feature, with golems and machines scattered about the area, some functional, some not. These machines are vital for the full exploration of the area. These ruins are built into the natural features of the area, which are predominately steep cliffsides and several caves.

The technology found in the area is, like most areas of Bryyo, based on technology familiar to the Chozo, as the two race shared technology at some point in their history. Wall Jump Surfaces, Spider Ball Tracks, Half-Pipes and Grapple Points can be found in many locations in the ruins.

More recently, a Galactic Federation outpost as been built here, most likely to provide some form of protection for their Fuel Gel miming interests in Bryyo Fire. Here, a munitions store and a Landing Pad can be found. Also, a crashed GF frigate can be explored, the GFS Theseus, which can be energized to restore some of the ship's systems and upload the map of the area to Samus' Power Suit. A Galactic Federation Bounty Hunter, Rundas has also greatly influenced the environment in some aspects. Various creatures are found encased in ice, and one room in particular features an ice bridge created by the bounty hunter.

Although optional, it is possible for Samus to directly connect this area to the Bryyo Thorn Jungle.

Inhabitants


A vast community of plants and creatures can be found in the area. Gragnols, Hoppers Geemers, Korbas, Snatchers, Fargul Hatchers and Fargul Wasps are some of the unintelligent species found throughout the area.

The Reptillicus are the dominant species on the planet, and are particularly concentrated here. They and their Kashh Plants are the remnants of the Bryyonians' society that once thrived in the area.

Before the Leviathan strike, the Galactic Federation had a presence here, but the eventual fate of this group is unknown. The Galactic Federation Bounty Hunter Rundas appears here, but only briefly. This occurs after when Samus restores power to the GFS Theseus and leaves back the way she came, he can be observed watching Samus, and then flying away.

After Samus destroys the Leviathan, Phaazoids and Red Phaazoids can be found there.

Items
Several upgrades can be found around the area, these include;


 * Grapple Swing
 * Ship Missile

Two Energy Cells are found in the area; one which can be found on Samus' second visit to the area; the other must be collected later on in the game. In addition the this, several Energy Tanks, Missile Expansions and Ship Missile Expansions can also be tracked down.

Sound
One original theme can be heard consistently throughout the region. It can be found below.

The main Bryyo theme..