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Area 7, previously known as the second half of Phase 8^[1] (alternatively written as Phase Eight^[2]), is the penultimate area on SR388. It is explored in Metroid II: Return of Samus and the game's remake, Metroid: Samus Returns.

Description

Phase 8 is the eighth explored area in Metroid II: Return of Samus, and is very large, having been split into two separate areas in the remake. The section of Phase 8 corresponding to Area 7 is a dark set of caverns featuring odd, solid bubbles akin to those in Norfair on Zebes. It is mainly composed of long vertical shafts (such as the Chozo Tower) and corridors, the latter of which are often lined with spikes. Shallow pools of an unidentified dark liquid (not to be confused with purple liquid, yellow liquid, or water) can be seen exclusively in this area; the liquid itself is harmless, but it often covers a deadly layer of spikes. This is where Samus Aran encounters the three remaining Omega Metroids in the game. There are no items in this area, as Samus should already have collected all of them.

In Metroid: Samus Returns, the remake of Metroid II, the area is expanded and transformed into a laboratory. Like the original area, it contains three Omega Metroids. As Samus obtains her final power-up in Area 6, the Power Bomb (which did not exist in Metroid II), Area 7 contains no Chozo Statues.

Chozo Laboratory

MSR Chozo Memory 05 — The fifth image of the Chozo Memories

In image 5/11 of the Chozo Memories, several Chozo scientists are shown in a laboratory containing a Metroid larva. The picture heavily implies that the Metroids were created in this place. Evidence supporting this includes monitors showing Metroid larvae and X Parasites, and capsules like those in the picture (many of which are broken and covered in webbing), present in the lab. Additionally, the presence of the three Omega Metroids implies that they may have been some of the Metroids created at the facility that matured into their Omega stage.

Sections of the laboratory are cold and are blanketed with sheets of ice. However, these areas are apparently not cold enough to kill Metroids as the baby can travel safely through them, indicating that they may have been used to render the Metroids sluggish. This is similar to how the Space Pirate Science Team built their Glacier One base in the Phendrana Drifts to render their Tallon Metroids sluggish for the purposes of controlling them.

In addition to apparent Metroid research, the laboratory contains a high tech observatory with holograms showing what appears to be the solar system of SR388, similar to that of Tallon IV. Presumably, the facility was the center of scientific study for the Chozo colony on SR388. As a result, the facility contains several robotic security units, namely Autoads, Autracks, Gunzoos, and Wallfires. Furthermore, some bodies of water and pipes added there for unknown reasons can be found at certain parts of the laboratory.

Creatures and robots

Return of Samus

Samus Returns

Metroids fought

Both games

3 Omega Metroids

Items

Samus Returns

Music

In Return of Samus, a dark and sinister theme plays in the Omega Metroid territory of Phase 8.

In Samus Returns, Chozo Laboratory (designated as the theme of Area 7 in the Sound Test) plays through most of the area. The Area 1 theme plays in the apparent site of the Metroids' genesis, but is replaced with the standard Chozo Laboratory theme after all Omega Metroids in the area have been defeated.

Trivia

The unidentified liquid in Phase 8 may be acid according to Super Game Boy Player's Guide, which provides a code that refers to "green acid". However, even if Samus never acquires the Varia Suit in Phase 3, this liquid is non-corrosive.

Gallery

References

^ Nintendo Power volume 37, pg. 52
^ Super Game Boy Player's Guide pg. 42

Areas of SR388
Surface \| Area 1 \| Area 2 \| Area 3 \| Area 4 \| Area 5 \| Area 6 \| Area 7 \| Area 8

[1] Nintendo Power volume 37, pg. 52

[2] Super Game Boy Player's Guide pg. 42

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+{{Infobox Planet Area
-[[File:Metroid Samus Returns Area 7 Metroid Laboratory - Baby & Samus (Chozo Laboratory).png|thumb|300px|[[Samus]] and the [[baby]] in the ruins of an apparent [[Metroid (Species)|Metroid]] lab in Area 7.]]
+|name=Area 7
-'''Area 7''', previously known as the second half of '''Phase 8''', is an area on [[SR388]].
+|image=<gallery>
+Metroid Samus Returns Area 7 Metroid Laboratory - Baby & Samus (Chozo Laboratory).png|Area 7
+Phase 8-2 Omega Territory.gif|Phase 8
+</gallery>
+|caption=[[Samus Aran]] and the [[baby]] in the ruins of an apparent [[Metroid (Species)|Metroid]] lab in Area 7
+|planet=[[SR388]]
+|type=[[Chozo]] laboratory
+|subareas=
+|bosses=
+|upgrades=
+|items=
+|connected=[[Area 6]] (Phase 8) <!-- Area 6 and Area 7 are both parts of Phase 8. --><br/>[[Area 8]] (Phase 9)
+|features=
+|map=
+}}
+'''Area 7''', previously known as the second half of '''Phase 8'''<ref>''[[Nintendo Power]]'' volume 37, pg. 52</ref> (alternatively written as '''Phase Eight'''<ref>''[[Super Game Boy Player's Guide]]'' pg. 42</ref>), is the penultimate area on [[SR388]]. It is explored in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'' and the game's remake, ''[[Metroid: Samus Returns]]''.
 ==Description==
-Phase 8 is the eighth explored area in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', and is very large, having been [[Phase 8 (Disambiguation)|split into two separate areas in the remake]]. The section of Phase 8 corresponding to Area 7 is a dark set of caverns featuring odd, solid bubbles akin to those in [[Norfair]] on [[Zebes]]. It is mainly composed of long vertical shafts and corridors, the latter of which are often lined with [[spike]]s. This is where [[Samus Aran]] encounters the three remaining [[Omega Metroid]]s in the game. There are no items in this area, as Samus should already have collected all of them.
+Phase 8 is the eighth explored area in ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', and is very large, having been [[Phase 8 (Disambiguation)|split into two separate areas in the remake]]. The section of Phase 8 corresponding to Area 7 is a dark set of caverns featuring odd, solid bubbles akin to those in [[Norfair]] on [[Zebes]]. It is mainly composed of long vertical shafts (such as the [[Chozo Tower]]) and corridors, the latter of which are often lined with [[spike]]s. Shallow pools of an unidentified dark liquid (not to be confused with [[purple liquid]], [[yellow liquid]], or [[water]]) can be seen exclusively in this area; the liquid itself is harmless, but it often covers a deadly layer of spikes. This is where [[Samus Aran]] encounters the three remaining [[Omega Metroid]]s in the game. There are no items in this area, as Samus should already have collected all of them.
-In ''[[Metroid: Samus Returns]]'', the remake of ''Metroid II'', the area is expanded and transformed into a laboratory. The music that is present in the first part of the [[Metroid: Samus Returns - Official Game Trailer|E3 2017 trailer]] for the game plays in most of the area, titled "[[Chozo Laboratory]]" in ''[[Samus Archives Sound Selection]]''. Like the original area, it contains three [[Omega Metroid]]s.
-As Samus obtains her final [[power-up]] in [[Area 6]], the [[Power Bomb]] (which did not exist in ''Metroid II''), Area 7 contains no [[Chozo Statues]].
+In ''[[Metroid: Samus Returns]]'', the remake of ''Metroid II'', the area is expanded and transformed into a laboratory. Like the original area, it contains three [[Omega Metroid]]s. As Samus obtains her final [[power-up]] in [[Area 6]], the [[Power Bomb]] (which did not exist in ''Metroid II''), Area 7 contains no [[Chozo Statues]].
 ===Chozo Laboratory===
-[[File:MSR Chozo Memory 05.png|right|thumb|200px|[[Chozo Memories|Chozo Memory]] 05.]]
+[[File:MSR Chozo Memory 05.png|right|thumb|200px|The fifth image of the [[Chozo Memories]]]]
-In Memory 05 of the [[Chozo Memories]], several [[Chozo]] scientists are shown in a laboratory containing [[Larva Metroid]]s. The picture heavily implies that the Metroids were created in this place. Evidence supporting this includes monitors showing Larva Metroids, [[X Parasite]]s and capsules like those in the picture (many of which are broken and covered in [[Metroid webs|a cohesive substance seen in Metroid nests]]), present in the lab. An ambient theme from the ruined city of [[Area 1]] plays in the section where this seems to have occurred, but is replaced with the standard Chozo Laboratory theme after all Omega Metroids in the area have been defeated. Additionally, the presence of the three Omega Metroids implies that they may have been some of the Metroids created at the facility that matured into their Omega stage.
+In image 5/11 of the [[Chozo Memories]], several [[Chozo]] scientists are shown in a laboratory containing a [[Metroid larva]]. The picture heavily implies that the Metroids were created in this place. Evidence supporting this includes monitors showing Metroid larvae and [[X Parasite]]s, and capsules like those in the picture (many of which are broken and covered in [[Metroid webs|webbing]]), present in the lab. Additionally, the presence of the three Omega Metroids implies that they may have been some of the Metroids created at the facility that matured into their Omega stage.
-Sections of the laboratory are cold and contain [[Wikipedia:Snow|snow]]. However, these areas are apparently not cold enough to kill Metroids as the [[baby]] can travel safely through them, indicating that they may have been used to render the Metroids sluggish. This is similar to how the [[Space Pirate Science Team]] built their [[Glacier One]] base in the [[Phendrana Drifts]] to render their [[Tallon Metroid]]s sluggish for the purposes of controlling them.
+Sections of the laboratory are cold and are blanketed with sheets of [[ice]]. However, these areas are apparently not cold enough to kill Metroids as the [[baby]] can travel safely through them, indicating that they may have been used to render the Metroids sluggish. This is similar to how the [[Space Pirate Science Team]] built their [[Glacier One]] base in the [[Phendrana Drifts]] to render their [[Tallon Metroid]]s sluggish for the purposes of controlling them.
-In addition to apparent Metroid research, the laboratory contains a high tech observatory with holograms showing what appears to be [[SR388's solar system|the solar system of SR388]], similar to [[Observatory|that of Tallon IV]]. Presumably, the facility was the center of scientific study for the Chozo colony on SR388. As a result, the facility contains several robotic security units such as [[Autoad]], [[Autrack]], [[Gunzoo]], and [[Wallfire]]s, as well as several unnamed robots in the background that do not function. Furthermore, some bodies of water and pipes built for unknown reasons can be found at certain parts of the laboratory.
+In addition to apparent Metroid research, the laboratory contains a high tech observatory with holograms showing what appears to be [[SR388's solar system|the solar system of SR388]], similar to [[Observatory|that of]] [[Tallon IV]]. Presumably, the facility was the center of scientific study for the Chozo colony on SR388. As a result, the facility contains several robotic security units, namely [[Autoad]]s, [[Autrack]]s, [[Gunzoo]]s, and [[Wallfire]]s. Furthermore, some bodies of [[water]] and pipes added there for unknown reasons can be found at certain parts of the laboratory.
 ==Creatures and robots==
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 *[[Autoad]]
 *[[Autrack]]
-*[[Blob Thrower|Blob Swarm]]
+*[[Blob Swarm]]
+*[[Bugfly]] (non-hostile)
 *[[Drivel]]
 *[[Gigadora]]
+*[[Gryncore]]
 *[[Gullugg]]
 *[[Gunzoo]]
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 *1 [[Power Bomb Tank]]
+==Music==
-==Connecting areas==
+In ''Return of Samus'', a [[Omega Metroid Territory|dark and sinister theme]] plays in the Omega Metroid territory of Phase 8.
-*[[Area 6]] (Phase 8) <!-- Area 6 and Area 7 are both parts of Phase 8. -->
-*[[Area 8]] (Phase 9)
+In ''Samus Returns'', [[Chozo Laboratory]] (designated as the theme of Area 7 in the [[Soundtrack Gallery#Metroid: Samus Returns|Sound Test]]) plays through most of the area. The [[Area 1]] [[Area 1 (theme)|theme]] plays in the apparent site of the Metroids' genesis, but is replaced with the standard Chozo Laboratory theme after all Omega Metroids in the area have been defeated.
+==Trivia==
+*The unidentified liquid in Phase 8 may be [[acid]] according to ''[[Super Game Boy Player's Guide]]'', which provides a code that refers to "green acid".<!--this is not referring to the purple liquid, which turns red with this code--> However, even if Samus never acquires the [[Varia Suit]] in [[Area 2|Phase 3]], this liquid is non-corrosive.
 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
 M2 Phase 8-2 Map.png|Map of the second half of Phase 8
-Phase 8-2 Omega Territory.gif|The Omega Metroid territory in Phase 8
+M2 Chozo Tower Save Point.png|The first [[Save Point]] in Phase 8
 Phase 8-2 Metroid Husk.gif|A Metroid husk in Phase 8
 Phase 8-2 Omega 1.gif|An Omega Metroid in Phase 8
 Phase 8-2 Omega 2.gif|Another Omega Metroid in Phase 8
-MSR Chozo Memory 05.png|Chozo and Metroids in what is presumably the Area 7 laboratory in Chozo Memory 05
+MSR Chozo Memory 05.png|Chozo and Metroids in what is presumably the Area 7 laboratory in Chozo Memory 5/11
 MSR Area 7 Map.png|Map of Area 7
 Metroid Samus Returns Area 7 Observatory - Baby & Samus (Chozo Laboratory).png|Samus and the baby in the Area 7 observatory.
-MSR Chozo Laboratory or Area 7.jpg|Two Chozo statues with a holographic display
+MSR Chozo Laboratory or Area 7.jpg|Two ornate Chozo statues in the [[Chozo Tower]]
 MSR Area 7 Red Plants and Spikes.jpg|[[Red plants]] and [[spikes]] in Area 7
-MSR Area 7 Frozen.jpg|A frozen section of Area 7
+MSR Area 7 Frozen.jpg|A "bugfly" colony in Area 7
 MSR Omega Metroid.png|An Omega Metroid in Area 7
-MSR under Omega Metroid.jpg|Samus in her [[Morph Ball]] form under another Omega Metroid in Area 7
+MSR under Omega Metroid.jpg|Another Omega Metroid in Area 7
-MSR Area 7 Evolved Omega.jpg|The final Omega Metroid and [[Lightning Armor]] in Area 7
+MSR Area 7 Evolved Omega.jpg|The [[final Omega's chamber]]
 </gallery>
+==References==
+{{reflist}}
 {{SR388}}
 [[ru:Фаза 8]]
 [[Category:Area 7]]
+[[Category:Metroid Production facilities]]