Deceased Soldier



Unidentified Miscellaneous Subject 8 is a corpse seen outside Kraid's room in Super Metroid. It rather resembles a Federation Marine (though the shoulders seem to be similar to Weavel's) and appears to be leaking a yellow liquid (possibly yellow blood or a result of decomposition). Sbugs can be seen feeding on it, and they will scatter when Samus comes near. This body's purpose is unknown and has prompted much speculation as to who it is and why it is there. The most likely theory is that this was another Bounty Hunter or Federation Marine who was killed by Kraid or other wild life; however, it is most likely that this being's killer was the Gadora right next to him, as he looks like in death he was thrown back against the short wall, indicating that something from the direction of the Gadora killed him.

Trivia

 * UMS 8 is notable as being the location that Samus can encounter the Sbugs over and over, as opposed to them not returning after scattering. The meal is apparently too good for this swarm of Sbugs to pass up for long.