Morph Ball launcher





Unidentified Artificial Mechanism 18 first appeared in Metroid: Zero Mission, particularly throughout Kraid's Lair. If Samus Aran entered them in Morph Ball mode and laid a Bomb, it would send a kinetic charge through her Power Suit and launch her up through enemies, Boost Blocks and even Pit Blocks, similar to a Shinespark. It also appeared in Brinstar at the starting point, where Samus could uncover one and use it to launch herself up to Crateria.

The mechanism once again appeared in Metroid: Other M, this time appearing as simple Bomb Slot-like mechanisms in the ground that served the same purpose.

They are similar to the Kinetic Orb Cannons of the Metroid Prime series and the Jump Pads of Metroid Prime Hunters.