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| − | |name = Fake |
+ | |name = Fake tank |
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+ | |image = [[File:Fake Missile Expansion.png|Samus facing a Fake Missile Tank]] |
| − | |caption = [[Samus Aran|Samus]] facing a |
+ | |caption = [[Samus Aran|Samus]] facing a fake Missile Tank. |
|games = ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'' |
|games = ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'' |
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| − | |location = [[Sector 6]] |
+ | |location = [[Sector 5 (ARC)]]<br/>[[Sector 6 (NOC)]] |
| + | |homeworld = [[Biologic Space Laboratories research station|BSL research station]] |
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| − | |attacks = Flies up into air as Samus approaches it |
+ | |attacks = Flies up into air as Samus approaches it. |
| − | |weakness = [[Missile]] |
+ | |weakness = [[Super Missile]] |
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| + | '''Fake tank'''<ref>''[[Metroid Fusion: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]'' pg. 16</ref>, also known as a '''false tank'''<ref>''[[Metroid Fusion: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]'' pg. 116</ref>, is an enemy in ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''. |
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| − | The '''Fake Missile Expansion''' is, like its name reveals, a fake [[Missile|Missile Expansion]]. [[Samus Aran|Samus]] encounters this creature in [[Sector 6]] aboard the [[Biologic Space Laboratories research station]] in ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''. |
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| + | ==Description== |
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| ⚫ | When Samus first enters the room, the creature looks like a normal Missile |
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| + | Fake tanks have only been observed aboard the [[Biologic Space Laboratories research station]]. [[Samus Aran]] can encounter a '''fake Missile Tank'''<ref>''[[Metroid Fusion: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]'' pg. 51</ref> in [[Sector 6 (NOC)]], as well as a '''false Energy Tank'''<ref>''[[Metroid Fusion: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]'' pg. 56</ref> in [[Sector 5 (ARC)]]. |
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| ⚫ | When Samus first enters the room, the creature looks like a normal [[Missile Tank]] or [[Energy Tank]]. In this state, it is impervious to damage. However, once she gets close to it, eyes and bat-like wings appear from the item. The creature will begin to fly up for a time, then fly away. If Samus hits it with [[Missile]]s or a [[Super Missile]], it will be destroyed and transform into an [[X Parasite]]. |
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| + | Fake tanks are ordinary X Parasites; collecting a defeated specimen will not increase Samus's maximum [[energy]] or missile count. They're also unaffected by the [[Screw Attack]] while disguised, similar to the X in their pure forms. However, in both encounters with fake tanks, Samus can [[bomb]] the wall in front of her to reveal a real Missile Tank (Sector 6) or Energy Tank (Sector 5). |
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| + | The fake tank provides another example, along with the [[SA-X]] and other creatures, of an X Parasite apparently mimicking an inorganic, mechanical object. When agitated, the tank reveals itself to be at least partially organic in nature, lending strong support to the theory that X Parasites do indeed create these seemingly metallic components out of organic material. |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| + | *In Japanese media, the fake tank is known as '''{{Nihongo|Mimic|ミミック}}'''.<ref>''[[Nintendo Official Guide Book for Metroid Fusion]]'' [https://www.metroid-database.com/old_site/m4/MF_Enemies2.jpg pg. 29]</ref><!--The Fusion Mimic does not actually share its name with the Manga Mimic; that's just how the latter has been translated by fans.--> |
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| + | **At least one Japanese guidebook misidentifies the fake tank as a [[Skree]], despite the two enemies bearing no semblance to one another.<ref>''[https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/9BUAAOSwux5YV3i-/s-l1600.jpg メトロイドフュージョン 2時間100%コンプリート]'' [https://www.hit-japan.com/book9/P1560974.JPG]</ref> Coincidentally, Skrees were planned to appear in ''Fusion'' but were cut from the final product. |
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| + | *''[[Metroid Prime and Metroid Fusion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]]'' refers to the fake tank as an "imposter"<ref>''[[Metroid Prime and Metroid Fusion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]]'' pg. 117</ref> and "decoy"<ref>''[[Metroid Prime and Metroid Fusion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]]'' pg. 134</ref>. |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| + | MF fake MT.png|Fake Missile Tank sprite |
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| + | Fake Energy Tank.png|Samus facing a false Energy Tank |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | ==References== |
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| + | {{Deceptive}} |
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[[Category:X]] |
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| + | [[Category:Sector 5]] |
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| + | [[Category:Sector 6]] |
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| + | [[Category:BSL]] |
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Revision as of 00:42, 11 July 2020
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Fake tank[1], also known as a false tank[2], is an enemy in Metroid Fusion.
Description
Fake tanks have only been observed aboard the Biologic Space Laboratories research station. Samus Aran can encounter a fake Missile Tank[3] in Sector 6 (NOC), as well as a false Energy Tank[4] in Sector 5 (ARC).
When Samus first enters the room, the creature looks like a normal Missile Tank or Energy Tank. In this state, it is impervious to damage. However, once she gets close to it, eyes and bat-like wings appear from the item. The creature will begin to fly up for a time, then fly away. If Samus hits it with Missiles or a Super Missile, it will be destroyed and transform into an X Parasite.
Fake tanks are ordinary X Parasites; collecting a defeated specimen will not increase Samus's maximum energy or missile count. They're also unaffected by the Screw Attack while disguised, similar to the X in their pure forms. However, in both encounters with fake tanks, Samus can bomb the wall in front of her to reveal a real Missile Tank (Sector 6) or Energy Tank (Sector 5).
The fake tank provides another example, along with the SA-X and other creatures, of an X Parasite apparently mimicking an inorganic, mechanical object. When agitated, the tank reveals itself to be at least partially organic in nature, lending strong support to the theory that X Parasites do indeed create these seemingly metallic components out of organic material.
Trivia
- In Japanese media, the fake tank is known as Mimic (ミミック).[5]
- Metroid Prime and Metroid Fusion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide refers to the fake tank as an "imposter"[7] and "decoy"[8].
Gallery
Fake Missile Tank sprite
Samus facing a false Energy Tank
References
- ^ Metroid Fusion: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide pg. 16
- ^ Metroid Fusion: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide pg. 116
- ^ Metroid Fusion: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide pg. 51
- ^ Metroid Fusion: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide pg. 56
- ^ Nintendo Official Guide Book for Metroid Fusion pg. 29
- ^ メトロイドフュージョン 2時間100%コンプリート [1]
- ^ Metroid Prime and Metroid Fusion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide pg. 117
- ^ Metroid Prime and Metroid Fusion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide pg. 134
| Deceptive | |
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| Non-organic | Elephant Bird • Fake acid and lava • Fake tank • Invisible platform • Concealed movement pad • Pit Block • Zebesian Hologram |
| Species | Dark Echo • Mini-Kraid • Fake Ridley • Gripper • Scientist |
| Samus Aran Mimics | Battle Simulation 'Samus Aran' • Dark Samus (Dark Echo) • Samus-G Decoy • SA-X Non-canon: Replicated Samus standard mk-5 prototype • Mecha Samus • Sambot Dangelo (Samus Model Terminator Suit) • Desert Phantom • Samus Tank Integra Super Smash Bros.: NSamus • Copied Power Suit • Ditto Other Media: Sameow |
| Shapeshifters | Biomorph • Gorea • Mimic • Phaz-Ing • X Parasite |
| Gandrayda | Berserker-G • Aerotrooper-G • Swarmbot-G • Rundas-G • Ghor-G • Samus-G • Pirate Militia • NZG41 • Reptilicus-G |