Anthony Higgs

"Anthony" redirects here. For other uses, see Anthony (Disambiguation).

Anthony Higgs
Anthony Higgs in his Galactic Federation Power Suit
Species	Human
Homeworld	Unknown
Gender	Male
Height	Approximately 6'8" (2.02 m).
Main weapon	Plasma Gun, Freeze Gun
Hair	Bald (Black during Samus' early days)
Eye color	Brown
Affiliation	Galactic Federation 07th Platoon
Voice actor	Mike McGillicuty (English) Kenji Nomura (Japanese)

“	Ahh, fancy meeting you here, Princess! Remember me?	„
—Anthony Higgs

Anthony Higgs (アンソニー・ヒッグス, Ansonī Higgusu) is a soldier in the Galactic Federation Army, working as the point man of the 07th Platoon led by Adam Malkovich in Metroid: Other M. He is a former colleague of Samus Aran.

Biography

Background

Anthony trained in the Galactic Federation Academy at Training Base #1, and first served in the 3rd Division of the Federation Department of Special Affairs. At some point, Anthony worked in the same Federation unit as Samus Aran, under the command of Adam Malkovich. Anthony was charmed by Samus' impressive abilities and defiant personality, developing the cheeky nickname of "Princess" for her as the sole woman in the unit.

Anthony was present during the mission in which Ian Malkovich perished. He also showed concern for the loss, but understood Adam's decision to sacrifice Ian's life to save hundreds of others. While Samus left the Federation Army because of the incident, Anthony stayed.

Metroid: Other M

Anthony with other members of the 07th Platoon.

Anthony investigates the BOTTLE SHIP along with the rest of the Galactic Federation 07th Platoon, again under the command of Adam Malkovich. He is the first soldier to speak with Samus, lowering his comrades' guns and opening his visor to greet her with her old "Princess" nickname. He is then amused by Samus's ease at opening a Red Blast Shield where the platoon failed.

After fighting off the Brug Mass alongside Samus and the platoon, Anthony is sent to investigate the Pyrosphere in Sector 3. He is later redirected to regroup with the others in the Biosphere in Sector 1. Upon reaching the Exam Center, Anthony orders the platoon to scout the building for survivors or intelligence while Maurice Favreau works on the computer. Once James Pierce begins hacking the database, Anthony orders the other soldiers to search for the head of research, Madeline Bergman.

Anthony and Samus outside the Exam Center.

Once Samus discovers the Cyborg Zebesians, Adam orders all soldiers to evacuate the Exam Center. Outside, Anthony and the platoon are attacked by a reptilian creature. The creature spots Samus and ambushes her once she exits the building, despite Anthony's warning. Anthony charges his Plasma Gun and fires, wounding the creature and forcing it to retreat. Anthony apologizes to Samus for not firing sooner, blaming the prolonged charging time of the Plasma Gun, but shows confidence in her ability to protect herself.

After discovering the ravaged body of Lyle Smithsonian in the grass, the platoon splits up again to continue their investigations. Anthony returns to the Pyrosphere.

While in the Pyrosphere, Anthony is ordered by Adam to regroup with the platoon in a Navigation Booth so they can open the magma-eruption port to restore the geothermal power. However, the other soldiers never show up, and Anthony is attacked by a Rhedogian that threatens to drop him into lava. Fortunately, Samus arrives just in time to rescue him. After thanking her, he asks Samus how she feels working with Adam again. Realizing he has struck a nerve, he apologizes and heads off on his own.

Anthony and Samus in the Geothermal Power Plant.

Anthony enters the Geothermal Power Plant, where he encounters the fully-l evolved Ridley. The two enter a silent standoff. Samus arrives and accidentally steps in Anthony's line of fire, causing her to momentarily believe he is the Deleter until Ridley's roar fills the air. Anthony suggests a retreat, but Ridley cleverly destroys the bridge to the exit. Samus insists Anthony leave the battle to her, and blows open the magma-eruption port with a Super Missile to illuminate the room and fully reveal Ridley. Upon seeing Ridley alive again, Samus enters a state of shock, allowing Ridley to grab her. Anthony threatens Ridley and fires his Plasma Gun at him - though Ridley dodges the attack, it forces him to drop Samus. Anthony faces Ridley one-on-one, but his Plasma Gun cannot charge in time, and he is knocked off the platform by Ridley's tail. Samus believes he perishes in the lava below.

However, Anthony actually manages to survive by freezing a Magdollite below him with his Freeze Gun and landing on it. While the impact ruins his Plasma Gun, it saves his life, and he finds a way out of the room. Separated from Samus and unable to contact Adam, Anthony continues to investigate alone.

Anthony eventually takes matters into his own hands after learning that the BOTTLE SHIP is set on a crash course with the Galactic Federation HQ's planet. While Adam has ordered Samus to stop the engines, unaware that Anthony has survived, Anthony is the one who activates the emergency brakes and stops the engines. This inadvertently saves Samus during her encounter with the Queen Metroid in Room MW.

Anthony reveals himself.

At some point, Anthony infiltrates the unit of Galactic Federation troopers led by the Colonel (it is unclear if he is present in the skirmish with MB). After MB's defeat, the Colonel informs Samus that, due to her unofficial status, she is unable to contact Madeline Bergman and is to be escorted immediately off the BOTTLE SHIP. However, the soldier who steps up to escort her is Anthony, who reveals himself by calling Samus "Princess" again. Anthony explains that he is part of the 07th Platoon, meaning his authority overrides the Colonel's since the late Adam began the BOTTLE SHIP investigation in the first place. Anthony's presence saves Madeline Bergman's witness from being covered up by the ringleaders.

Anthony and Madeline are personally flown by Samus to the Galactic Federation HQ in her Star Ship. Anthony reminisces about the ludicrousness of the mission, but realizes he is disturbing Madeline's sleep and decides to quiet down. Samus appreciates his courtesy.

After recovering from the mission, Anthony and Samus cross paths in a hallway in a Galactic Federation complex. While she gives a "thumbs-up" to the late Adam, Anthony jokingly gives her a "thumbs-down" in response. Samus reflects on her relationship with Anthony and his similarities and differences to Adam.

Description

• Anthony's laugh
• Anthony rolls away from an attacking Rhedogian
• Anthony backflips to avoid Ridley's clutches
• Anthony survives the fall

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Anthony is a human who appears to be of African descent. He currently has a shaved bald head, but in the past is shown to have short hair with a lightning pattern shaved into it. He is well-armed with a standard Federation handgun, Submachine Gun, and Freeze Gun, along with a supercharged Plasma Gun with the cost of a slow charge rate. Anthony is also physically strong and athletic, able to perform fast rolls and standing backflips in combat situations, even with all of his weaponry and armor equipped. He is also the tallest member of the 07th Platoon, standing at a whopping height of 6' 8".

Personality

Anthony is a charismatic and laidback guy. He is not afraid to laugh at himself and make light of odd situations, but is an undeniably effective and loyal soldier, holding the trust of Adam Malkovich as a point man. He has a tendency to wonder things out loud or unintentionally prod people's nerves, though he is aware of this habit and is often quick to apologize and correct himself.

Anthony holds great respect for Samus. He smiles brightly upon their reunion, and speaks to her the most out of any member of the 07th Platoon. He shows concern whenever she is in danger, but understands how much more powerful she is than any Federation trooper. Anthony occasionally tries to get her to lighten up with jokes and teasing, which has mixed results, but Samus appreciates his efforts. Concept art states that he is "affectionate to her as if she were a younger sister".

Official data

Interview

"1UP: There was another character who seemed to be a...bounty hunter, maybe? Can you talk about his role?

Yoshio Sakamoto: He's a Galactic Federation Soldier. He's one of Adam's soldiers."

Metroid.com (Metroid: Other M)

Anthony Higgs

"Anthony remains a close friend of Samus since they served together in the Federation. Ever respectful and protective of those he cares about, Higgs will be an indispensable partner when facing the challenges on the BOTTLE SHIP."

Metroid: Other M Art Folio

Samus Aran and Anthony Higgs

"I've known Anthony Higgs since my Federation days, and he's always been a close friend. He's also the only person who calls me "Princess," which I put up with grudgingly. Anthony is the point man of the 7th Platoon, and as a breach trooper, he carries a massive plasma gun that trades long charging time for incredible power."

Credentials

"Anthony Higgs (Point Man):
<Battle Code Number>
103
<Service Record>
Galactic Federation Academy,
Training Base #1
Federation Department of Special Affairs, 3rd Division
Galactic Federation, 07th Platoon
ID: 1898-07:57940"

Characters

Beginning

"A colleague of Samus's from her days in the Galactic Federation. Investigating the BOTTLE SHIP under Adam's command."

After Brug Mass

"Currently investigating Sector 3 under Adam's command."

After King Kihunter

"Currently heading toward the Exam Center in Sector 1 under Adam's command."

After first Exam Center cutscene

"Currently investigating the Exam Center under Adam's command."

After Mystery Creature

"Currently investigating the BOTTLE SHIP interior under Adam's command."

After Rhedogian battle #2

"Currently under orders from Adam to head to the Geothermal Power Plant."

After Ridley cutscene

"Overcome by Ridley while trying to rescue Samus."

After credits

"Thought to have been taken down by Ridley, but returned safely."

Metroid: Other M Premiere Edition

The Galactic Federation (p. 6)

Anthony Higgs

"During her time in the Galactic Federation, Samus made some friends. Closest among them is Anthony Higgs. In their time together as GF soldiers, Anthony took to Samus and even started calling her "Princess" - a term of endearment since she was the only girl in their group. Now Anthony is still in the Galactic Federation, and he still sees Samus as the Princess he has come to love, despite her having become a wildly successful, independent bounty hunter."

Official Nintendo Magazine issue 59, page 77

"A close friend and former colleague of Samus, Higgs is part of Malkovich's team. Will he, or any of his fellow marines, survive the horror that lurks deep in the space station's bowels? You'll have to grab a copy of Other M to find out..."

Trivia

• Before his name was confirmed, Anthony became a running joke among fans due to his phrase "Remember me?" in the game's trailer, even though he was apparently a new character. This earned him the nickname "MBD" which stood for "Mysterious Black Dude".
• Anthony Higgs shares the same initials with another blue-suited acquaintance of Samus Aran, Armstrong Houston.
• In the Rhedogian encounter, the creature will completely ignore Anthony and go after Samus once she has rescued him. The Rhedogian's attacks cannot actually harm Anthony, though it can hit him and cause him to cry out.
• After the encounter with Ridley's clone's final form, Anthony is temporarily recorded as deceased in the Characters submenu until the post-credits sequence, due to Samus's erroneous belief that he has died from falling into the lava below.
• Samus can try to "scan" Anthony from his hiding place while destroying the magma-eruption port in the Geothermal Power Plant. However, she is unable to do so completely, as Ridley will continually rock the platform.

Gallery

"Looks like a pile of rags..."

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Metroid: Other M

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Samus Aran and Anthony Higgs

Anthony gets knocked off by Ridley, falling to his supposed doom

Anthony without his helmet

Anthony without his 07th Platoon uniform. He gives Samus a Thumbs-Down.

Anthony during Samus' days in the Federation

Portrait shown in the Characters menu

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