Space Pirate Logs (Metroid Prime 2)

The Space Pirate kept data logs of their experiences on Aether. These can be acquired by scanning certain of their computer terminals in their base in the Agon Wastes.

Cycle 4



Science teams detected the presence of Phazon in the Dasha system four cycles

ago. High Command authorized the deployment of our team shortly thereafter.

Our orders are to establish a base on planet Aether and evaluate local Phazon

resources. Because this world lies on the periphery of Galactic Federation

territory, we are following stealth protocols at the highest level. A cadre

of elite Commandos has been dispatched to provide security for our force as

well. This operation is now under way.



Intelligence reports on the indigenous population of Aether are in error.

This planet is not at peace, nor are the inhabitants docile. Evidence of a

class 4 conflict is present here, though hostilities are at a minimal level

now. Our territory has suffered several raids by a strange type of shadowy

creature. These raids have caused considerable damage, and we have requested

more combat troops in response.

Cycle 5


 * LOG 50086:

A spatial anomaly has been found within our base. We believe this rift in

space-time leads to a parallel dimension of some type, but have been unable to

interact with it thus far. A strange artifact was found near the anomaly as

well. It may be a weapon or generator of some kind: perhaps it is the key to

accessing the anomaly. High Command is eager for reports on the relic. A new

weapon for our arsenal is always welcome.



The Rift Portal has been opened. The artifact weapons, dubbed the "Dark Beam"

by Science Team, provides the energy needed to open the portal, although for

a limited time. We've sent expeditions through the portal, and they have

returned with incredible news.

The portal leads to a parallel version of Aether. This "Dark Aether" has

suffered a global calamity, turning it into a toxic wasteland. It is the

homeworld of the shadowy creatures who have been raiding our base for the last

cycle. Most importantly, it is the prime location of Phazon in this sector.

Extraction plans are being prepared. We will not be denied!

Cycle 6



Phazon extraction raids are under way on Dark Aether. The toxicity of the

atmosphere has taken a toll on our workforce, as have the hostile natives of

that world. Science Team is preparing survival gear to protect our work

teams, and we have increased our security presence in extraction areas.

Fortunately, High Command is sending more troops and supplies. Our troops and

resources are spread dangerously thin, and this mission cannot fail.


 * LOG 63622:

Samus Aran, the accursed Hunter, has arrived.

The sudden arrival of the Hunter is strange enough, but her actions are

stranger still. She does not seek our destruction, but our Phazon. With each

raid, she steals Phazon ore, only killing those who attempt to deny her. What

she needs it for, we do not know - though Science Team suspects she requires

it to power her new armorsuit. Dark in color, it is equipped with strange new

weapons. The troops now call her the "Dark Hunter." It is a fitting title.


 * LOG 67135:

The Dark Hunter teleports into the base at will. Our security has proven next

to useless against her. Her latest raid was disastrous. Not only did we lose

more Phazon to her, but she also crippled the stealth field generator with her

strange new weapons. We are exposed.

Until the replacement generator arrives, we will be vulnerable to scans and

detection. Our presence here is still minimal: should the Federation find us,

we will be unable to defend our position. Fortunately, Aether is on the

fringe of Federation space. With luck, we will have a stealth field back in

effect before being detected.



The local war has escalated in intensity. The shadowlings from Dark Aether

have launched an offensive. The assault seems focused on a central network of

buildings atop a mountain: a base, perhaps. Strangely, this attack coincides

with a rise in planetary instability. Perhaps these shadow creatures are

using a new weapon system.

The shadowlings must believe us to be foes, for they have hit our base

numerous times as well. We are holding, but attrition is taking its toll on

our troops and resources. Reinforcements are en route. We can only wait and

defend what is ours.

Cycle 7



Another disaster. The transport bringing our reinforcements and supplies has

been shot down. It was engaged in orbit by a Federation vessel, which has

landed near the alien temple. It's only a matter of time before the Marines

attack. Survivors from our ship have made their way to our base. Her we

shall make our stand.

Another enemy. First the shadowlings, then the Dark Hunter, and now the

Galactic Federation Marine Corps. Perhaps fate will smile upon us, before the

world itself opens its maw and swallows us.



Another Hunter, wearing the traditional colors of Samus Aran, made planetfall

today. Horrific as it may sound, there are two of them now. We are bracing

for a new assault.

This dire turn of events may bear some good will. One of our scouts in Dark

Aether saw a curious encounter. The Dark Hunter attacked the one clad as

Samus near a Phazon site. Perhaps they are not allies... but foes. Perhaps

we can forge an alliance with the Dark Hunter - an exchange, Phazon for the

head of our common enemy.