Crane



A Crane is a major feature in the Main Quarry. Though the quest is optional, it is necessary if 100% item completion is desired.

Samus must ascend to the top of the central structure in the Quarry. The Crane features a Spider Ball Track on the underside that connects to a pillar lined with another Track. It also holds a circular disk that serves like a wrecking ball, but also features a Grapple Point. The Crane is disconnected.

Its controls are functional, but they require energy. This can be done by using the Thermal Visor to spot a Power Conduit, and then energize it by shooting it with the Wave Beam. The panel in a booth off to the side will turn on, flash red and repeatedly beep. If Samus scans this switch, the Crane will turn, connect to the Track-lined pillar, and smash into a wall, exposing a Missile Expansion.

Later, from the Waste Disposal door, Samus can scan an Interface Module to her left to summon the Crane Grapple Point so she can use it.

Scans

 * Crane: "Crane unit scan indicates recent use. Device is currently inactive."


 * Interface Module: "These Crane controls are functional but require power. The power conduits to activate the Crane are most likely located near the control cabin on the other side of this room."


 * Crane panel (deactivated):"The Crane controls are functional, but require power. A Power Conduit is nearby. A blast of electrical energy will energize the Conduit and restore power to the Crane."


 * Crane panel (activated):"Crane controls now active."