M01: Outpost

M01: Outpost is the first mission in Metroid Prime: Federation Force. The Federation Force, freshly cleared for active duty after intense Training, is deployed to the abandoned Galactic Federation mining facilities on Excelcion, which have been overrun by Ice Hoppers. However, according to General Miles, recovering the facilities is not a priority, and the mission's main purpose is to for the Force to use their Mechs in real combat situations. True enough, this mission serves as the Campaign's tutorial. Ice Hoppers are prevalent throughout this mission, and eliminating all of them in each building is an optional task that results in a points bonus. Further into the facility, their Nest is faced as a boss. After its destruction, General Miles will summon the Force to the Extractor. However, an Ice Titan appears suddenly at the extraction point and must be killed before they are cleared to leave.
 * "Eliminate all of the wild xenoforms within the Federation outpost."

Mission briefing
" Excelcion is the first planet in the Bermuda System. It's abundant with natural resources, which is why the Federation established mining facilities here.

''However, a giant meteor impacted the planet around 20 years ago. The force of the collision caused extreme environmental changes and plunged Excelcion into an ice age.''

According to our records, savage wild xenoforms from the polar regions migrated to every corner of the planet and made it too dangerous to continue mining operations safely.

''With that in mind, Excelcion has been selected as an ideal place to test out the new Mechs in real combat conditions. Recovering the mining facilities is just a bonus.''

Expect moderate resistance from the wild xenoforms, but nothing your training hasn't prepared you for.

''[squad name], your mission is to eliminate all of the wild xenoforms within the outpost, clearing the way to reestablish the base.

''We know for sure that there are Ice Hoppers occupying parts of the base, but our information is sketchy beyond that. Be careful.''

''It's time to deploy on a real mission, Marine. Everyone gets nervous their first time out, but keep your cool out there, understood? Your Mech is brand new--don't scratch the paint."''