Command Center (Agon Wastes)

The Command Center is the main room of the Space Pirate mining facility in the Agon Wastes. It appears in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes.

The Dark Aether version of this room was the Doomed Entry.

Description[]

The Command Center is the hub of all Pirate activity in the Agon Wastes. As such, it contains many terminals and computers for receiving and sending reports to Pirate squads in the area. Much of the data concerning the Pirate's knowledge of Aether and Dark Aether is stored here. The lower level contains a scorched crater in the wall where a Dark Portal rift resides. This portal can only be opened by use of a dark matter blast, which will allow beings to enter the portal and travel to the Dark world. Most of the room's floor is metal grates placed over natural rock formation and a sand pit. A small alcove is in the far north west contains an entrance to a system of tunnels underneath the grates, protected by surging Electric Gates to kill pests. This tunnel leads through a strange organic tunnel to Command Center Access.

On the higher level (connected to via an Elevator to the south) is a balcony area, containing many Space Pirate Crates. North on the balcony is a control room protected by glass that can only be accessed via the connecting room Security Station B. This room contains a terminal that can activate a set of blast doors in place over the door connecting to Biostorage Access to south of the room on the ground floor.

Role[]

Command Center Agon Wastes Pirate Troopers — Samus engages two Pirate Troopers in the room.

When Samus enters the room the first time, she must use a series of Morph Ball tunnels as the entrance is blocked by a purple hatch. The tunnels contain Electric Gates that have varying time windows of deactivation. As Samus does so, a large squadron of Pirate Commandos can be observed entering a Dark Portal at the front of the room. As Samus exits the tunnels and her Morph Ball mode in a sandy alcove, a large set of Blast Doors close, blocking off the door to the main section of the facility. The Space Pirates have been alerted to Samus' presence and begin to attack. Up on the higher level, a Pirate Trooper in a control room hidden behind a set of glass shatters it in order to attack Samus. To reopen the Blast Doors, Samus must enter Security Station B to destroy a Blast Shield around the corner and access the control terminal inside the set of glass. If Samus returns to this room it is guarded by two Pirate Grenadiers, and is the only room in which they are always present.

In the Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Bonus Disc demo, the portal is opened by using the cannon, operated by scanning the same computer that open the big doors. The cannon is still present in the final game but inactive.

Connecting rooms[]

Command Center Access (via Morph Ball Door, purple hatch and white hatch)
Biostorage Access (via Blue Door)
Security Station B (via Blue Door and Blast Shield)
Doomed Entry (via one-way Dark Portal)

Inhabitants[]

Pirate Commandos (Enter Portal upon entering room the first time): Missing

Pirate Troopers: "Morphology: Pirate Trooper
Starfaring brigand.
Aggressive, well-armed bioform trained for combat and conquest. Sworn enemy of Samus Aran."

Two Pirate Grenadiers (Later visits): "Morphology: Pirate Grenadier
Space Pirate specializing in grenade combat.
Powerful grenade launcher makes this enemy dangerous at range. Minimal close combat ability."

Items[]

Agon Command Center Missile Expansion — The Command Center's Missile Expansion.

Missile Expansion: Inside the tunnel beneath the floor, there is a tangent that leads to the Expansion.

Scans[]

Command center — Samus overlooks the room from the balcony.

Dark Portal (inactive): "This rift portal is inactive.
The portal field can be energized with dark energy. Walk into an energized portal to transport to Dark Aether."

Dark Portal (inactive) (demo only): "Analysis complete. This portal is inactive.
Portal activation system located on upper level of this room."

Dark Portal (active): "This portal is active.
Walk into the portal to transport to Dark Aether. Extreme caution recommended once transit is complete."

Space Pirate Crate: "Object scan complete.
This is a Space Pirate Crate.
Space Pirates, strangely, dislike theft. The only way into their crates is through the use of force."

Elevator platform: "Mechanical analysis complete.
This elevator will not function until activated. Scan its control console to bring it online."

Interface Module: "Power relays connected.
Elevator unit online.
Step into the hologram to activate the elevator."

Elevator hologram: "Elevator platform active."

Elevator hologram (demo only): "Elevator systems online."

Blast Door control: "Blast Door control security bypassed.
Door will remain in the open position: security and control systems have been jammed at the source."

Aether scan Pirate Logs — Samus scans the Pirate Log for Aether in the Command Center.

Space Pirate Logs (Phazon Operations): "Log 04.468.1
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."

Space Pirate Logs (Local Conflict): "Log 04.885.3
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."

Space Pirate Logs (Great Discoveries): "Log 05.008.6
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."

Space Pirate Logs (Rift Portal): "Log 05.442.1
The Rift Portal has been opened. The artifact weapon, dubbed the "Dark Beam" by Science Team, provides 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!"

Space Pirate Logs (Phazon Raids): "Log 06.221.7
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."

Aether: "Planet: Aether
Obscure world in the Dasha system.
Planet is unstable due to transdimensional flux. Warfare has devastated a good portion of the world's population. Finally, extreme climate shifts have left most of Aether uninhabitable."

Dark Aether: "Planet: Dark Aether
Transdimensional duplicate of Planet Aether.
Can't determine origin of Aether's "dark twin." Contains high levels of Phazon ore.
Native bioforms attack on sight."

Computer 1: "Medical Report 07.199.09
Technician 12 relieved after showing symptoms of "Phazon Fever," in where he claimed the Phazon as his own and held us at gunpoint until security arrived."

Computer 2: "Security Report 07.201.04
The Marine vessel has been under attack by indigenous predators for several days. Casualties are high: the Marine force is near elimination."

Computer 3 (GameCube version only): "Metroid Handling Protocols, 07.202.02
Metroids are not pets. Metroids are not for target practice. Finally, unauthorized feeding of Metroids is still strictly prohibited."

Computer 4: "Phazon Collection Report, 07.202.02
Phazon supply at site 1 is diminishing. Sites 2 and 3 are supply-rated above 90%. Site 4 remains a problem due to high presence of hostile bioforms."

Computer 5: "Sentry Report, 07.202.04
I grow weary of standing watch on a wasteland. The accursed Marines are weak and vulnerable. Why do we not attack? They owe us a fate-debt for the attack on our supply ship! Instead of settling accounts, we sit around in this sandpit like a group of timid old spinsters. It is time for action!"

Computer 6: "Security Report, 07.202.06
Commando unit 87 has failed to report. Unit was dispatched to recon the swamp, a potential site for a new base. Unit 98 sent to investigate."

Computer 7: "Dark Hunter Analysis, 07.202.07
Scans of the "Dark Hunter" have been revealed she grows stronger as she consumes Phazon. Already a class Platinum-AAA threat level, we shudder to think of her power level if she consumes our entire Phazon supply."

Computer 7 (demo only): "Dark Hunter Analysis, 07.202.7
Scans of the "Dark Hunter" have revealed she consumes Phazon to sustain her lifeforce. Judging by her stealing pattern, she requires immense amounts of it to survive."

Computer 8: "Metroid Energy Report, 07.202.09
Until we recover more Phazon, we rely on Metroids for power. Command has authorized mass breeding of Metroids for this purpose."

Computer 9: "Planetary Stability Report, 07.203.01
Planetary energy is at critical, creating violent climate changes and tectonic shifts. Unless these conditions can be reversed, global destruction is inevitable."

Computer 10 (Trilogy version only): "Metroid Officer Report, 07.203.01; The order to mass-breed Metroids is insane. We have no space to store them. Perhaps when Command is sharing a bunk with hungry Metroid infants, they will rethink this unwise order."

Computer 11: "Casualty Report, 07.203.04
Mining expedition 422 reports 3 dead, 2 injured, 1 missing in action. Captured bioform transferred to Science Team for study 07.203.01."

Computer 12: "Dark Aether Transit 424 complete.
Radiation levels within tolerances. Dark Cannon operating at full power: no signs of instability detected. Cooldown cycle under way."

Computer 13: "Security analysis complete.
Unable to bypass Space Pirate security: portal control access denied.
Find an alternate method of accessing portal control."

Computer 14: "Security Alert, all systems and units.
Datanet has been compromised.
The Hunter has hacked our datanet. All our secrets are now hers. She cannot be allowed to escape.
Terminate her on sight!"

Computer 15: "Security Alert.
All units to battle stations.
The Dark Hunter has breached the Metroid production facility. Protect Phazon supply at all costs. Death to the Dark Hunter! Glory to the Space Pirates!"

Portal activation device (demo only): "Mechanical analysis complete.
Device used by Space Pirates to generate the Dark Energy needed to create Portals to Dark Aether.
Control of this system is isolated in a secure command station nearby."

Portal controls (demo only): "Portal control system online.
Walk into portal to transport to Dark Aether. Extreme caution recommended once transit is complete."

Trivia[]

This room's internal name is 07_sand_alamoportalobservation. Its name likely refers to the Portal being housed in the room.
The cannon's internal name is Dark Beam Cannon.
The Command Center is called the Control Room in one instance in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide.
While inside the Morph Ball tunnel, it is possible to hit the walking Pirate Trooper using closely placed Bombs.
In the Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Bonus Disc, the terminal at the center of the small glass Control Room displays an image of the Dark Cannon. In the final game, the Terminal's image was changed to a large Gate, which is what the Terminal operates.
It is possible to climb up to the second floor without using the lift.

Gallery[]

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes[]

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Bonus Disc[]

Aetherian Rooms in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Temple Grounds	Landing Site • Hive Access Tunnel • Hive Chamber A • Hive Tunnel • Command Chamber Hive Storage • Hive Chamber B • Hive Chamber C • Hive Save Station • Hive Transport Area Industrial Site • Agon Transport Access • Transport to Agon Wastes • Collapsed Tunnel Temple Assembly Site • Storage Cavern B • Temple Transport B • Dynamo Chamber Communication Area • Storage Cavern A • Trooper Security Station • GFMC Compound Fortress Transport Access • Transport to Sanctuary Fortress • Sacred Bridge • Sacred Path Temple Transport A • Windchamber Tunnel • Grand Windchamber • Windchamber Gateway Path of Eyes • Torvus Transport Access • Transport to Torvus Bog • Hall of Eyes Meeting Grounds • Temple Transport C • Path of Honor • Hall of Honored Dead Service Access Generator Room
Agon Wastes	Transport to Temple Grounds • Plaza Access • Mining Plaza • Agon Map Station Mining Station Access • Mining Station A • Sand Cache • Portal Access A Portal Terminal • Transport Center • Transport to Torvus Bog • Save Station A Temple Access • Agon Temple • Controller Access • Agon Energy Controller Sandcanyon • Mine Shaft • Mining Station B • Storage A Transit Station Central Station Access • Central Mining Station • Command Center Access • Command Center Security Station B • Biostorage Access • Biostorage Station • Storage B Security Station A • Bioenergy Production • Storage C • Ventilation Area B Save Station B/C • Sand Processing • Main Reactor • Storage D Ventilation Area A • Transport to Sanctuary Fortress
Torvus Bog	Transport to Temple Grounds • Temple Transport Access • Torvus Lagoon • Save Station A Portal Chamber • Path of Roots • Great Bridge • Torvus Map Station Abandoned Worksite • Forgotten Bridge • Plaza Access • Torvus Plaza Ruined Alcove • Grove Access • Torvus Grove • Meditation Vista Underground Tunnel • Temple Access • Torvus Temple • Controller Access Torvus Energy Controller • Transport to Agon Wastes • Underground Transport Hydrodynamo Station • Save Station B • Hydrodynamo Shaft • Main Hydrochamber Hydrochamber Storage • Catacombs Access • Catacombs • Gathering Access Gathering Hall • Training Access • Training Chamber • Fortress Transport Access Transport to Sanctuary Fortress • Transit Tunnel South • Transit Tunnel West Transit Tunnel East
Sanctuary Fortress	Transport to Temple Grounds • Temple Transport Access • Sanctuary Entrance Power Junction • Reactor Access • Reactor Core • Save Station A • Sanctuary Map Station Minigyro Chamber • Hall of Combat Mastery • Central Area Transport East Agon Transport Access • Transport to Agon Wastes • Transit Station • Main Research Central Area Transport West • Torvus Transport Access • Transport to Torvus Bog Dynamo Works • Dynamo Access • Main Gyro Chamber • Save Station B Temple Access • Sanctuary Temple • Controller Access • Sanctuary Energy Controller Workers Path • Dynamo Storage • Watch Station Access • Sentinel's Path Watch Station • Grand Abyss • Vault Checkpoint Station • Aerie Transport Station • Aerie Access • Aerie
Great Temple	Temple Transport A • Transport A Access • Temple Sanctuary • Controller Transport Main Energy Controller • Temple Transport B • Transport B Access • Temple Transport C Transport C Access
See also: List of rooms in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes.