Desbrachian



The Desbrachian makes its first appearance in the endgame, controlled telepathically by MB, and Samus must contend with at least four of them at once alongside Madeline Bergman and a cohort of Marines from the Galactic Federation.

Throughout the game, Desbrachians are seen on walls in a hemispherical, cocoon-like form, and the player is unaware as to their true nature. The player can only cause one to "awaken" from its cocoon by detonating a Power Bomb, which are only acquired in the post-credits sequence. Desbrachians are implied to be a sort of "supersoldier" organism for MB, and it is far more difficult than any other creature encountered in the game (or perhaps the entire series), as it is highly resistant to even her Plasma Beam fire, or Super Missile shots. Many of its attacks can drain an entire energy tank, even with the Gravity Suit. The organism also displays an ability to retreat into a green-tinted version of its cocoon and regenerate when low on health, so it is recommended to use a Lethal Strike on them. However, laying a Power Bomb will dislodge it from its regenerating state.

Trivia

 * Samus is unable to jump when this creature is active, as it will jump up at her, and slam her into the ground, causing much damage.
 * Desbrachians are one of the very few creatures in the game that are not instantly destroyed by Power Bombs. They cause only moderate damage to the creature.