Pirate Aerotrooper

Pirate Aerotroopers, or simply Flying Pirates, were the air-made varieties of a Space Pirate.

They would be assigned the most dangerous missions, and would rather die than be captured.

They used jetpacks, which could easily be seen using the Thermal Visor, and set on fire using the Plasma Beam or the Light Beam (in Echoes).

When critically injured, Aerotroopers would attempt a swirling suicide attack on their opponent, hoping to take their attacker with them to the grave.

Metroid Prime 3
The Metroid Prime 3: Corruption variations of Aerotroopers use a dual remote attack pod system rather than the bulky pack system viewed in Prime 1 and 2. The pods make use of Particle Cannons and Helix Missiles/Gel Bombs for their main attacks. The system allows for a greater maneuverability, and can break a target lock from Samus. The disadvantage to this lighter system is the weaker armoring, and a flaw. If the pack is ignited, it can be separated from the flier.

Aerotrooper Varieties
Several types of Aerotrooper exist in Corruption.

Advanced Aerotrooper
Advanced Aerotroopers are armed with additional layer of Phazite armor that can only be breached with missiles.

Armored Aerotrooper
Armored Aerotroopers are armed with a standard armorsuit that provides adequate protection against beam weapons, but can be breached with missiles. These units are often deployed in harsh combat zones.

Assault Aerotrooper
Assault Aerotroopers are equip with resistant armor that deflects all Missile fire, but is still damaged by beam attacks. Only the best Aerotroopers can join this rank.