Zebesian

Zebesian is a term referring to a clawed Space Pirate. Not all Space Pirates are Zebesians, only the ones that took part in the raid on Zebes, and the ones that remained there to defend their leader Mother Brain and their military commander, Ridley. The true planet from which Space Pirates originate is currently unknown. It is presumably not the Space Pirate Homeworld as the Metroid Prime Trilogy art booklet states it as being one of several homeworlds. However, series director Yoshio Sakamoto has said that the Pirates took "Zebesian" as a general name for themselves after the conquering of Zebes, comparing it to most Americans actually being from Europe after conquering the true Native American tribes.

Ridley, however, is said to have been the 'original Zebesian' according to the information in the first game's instruction manual. This has not been mentioned again, even in subsequent retellings of the game's story, and may no longer be canon.

"Zebesian-X"
Metroid Fusion features purple Zebesians with green accents. This Zebesian design reappears in the Metroid Manga and in Metroid: Other M. All Pirates in the game are X Parasite mimics with stronger armor and a new appearance, but they retain the jumping and beam shooting behavior of normal Zebesians. Fusion also contains several Zebesians adapted to survive underwater, called Mermen Pirates.



Super Metroid manual
"These feared aliens are known as the scourge of the Galaxy. They are known for stealing galactic trading ships and leaving the crews stranded in space."

Metroid Fusion manual
"These feared aliens once tried to use Metroids to further their schemes. They cling to walls and attack."

Brawl Sticker

 * Zebes Inhabitant Metroid Fusion - [Arm] Attack + 5  (All)

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