Metroid Fusion/Transcript

Prologue[]

I'd been assigned to watch over Biologic's research team, so I once again found myself on the surface of SR388.

It was there that I was attacked by a life-form I had never encountered before.

It was only later that I learned the identity of my attacker: the parasitic organism we now know as X. Unaware of my condition, I was returning to the station when disaster struck.

Once the X had infested my central nervous system, I lost consciousness and my ship drifted into an asteroid belt.

The ship's emergency systems automatically ejected the escape pod before impact. Biologic's vessel recovered it and transported me to Galactic Federation HQ.

However, during the journey, the X multiplied within me, corrupting large areas of my Power Suit.

It then came to light that the organic components of my Power Suit had become so integrated with my system that it could not be removed while I was unconscious. Large portions of my suit had to be surgically removed, dramatically altering my physical appearance. However, the X in my central nervous system were too embedded to be removed safely. I was given a minimal chance of survival.

Then, someone found a cure.

They proposed using a Metroid cell to make an anti-X vaccine. It seems that the Federation had managed to preserve a cell culture from the last infant Metroid from SR388. The serum was prepared and injected without delay.

The X parasites were immediately and completely destroyed.

As for me, one life ended... yet I survived, reborn as something different.

Pondering this fact, I realize... I owe the Metroid hatchling my life twice over.

"We'll soon be arriving at the B.S.L research station. I must prepare for docking."

The ship's computer has notified me of our approach to the Biologic Space Labs, or B.S.L, research station. During my surgery, the research team sent the last batch of creatures we captured there, as well as the infected pieces of my Power Suit.

After regaining consciousness, I learned that an unexplained explosion rocked the station. For some reason, this awoke a nameless fear in my heart, and now I am being sent there to investigate. My mission on the B.S.L station will be overseen by my new ship's computer.

Following the commands of this blunt, computerized CO is something I have to bear, as it was a condition of my taking the ship. For someone who dislikes taking orders, this is the second time I've found myself having to do so. It makes me recall my other CO...

Main Deck[]

Game start[]

Computer

There's been an explosion in the Quarantine Bay. The bay currently stores capsules containing recent samples from SR388 as well as parts of your suit infected by the X parasites. The cause of the explosion is as yet unclear. Investigate. The Quarantine Bay is here. Move quickly and quietly... You are still unable to use most of your latent abilities. Don't forget that, Samus. Stop at the Navigation Room on the way. Uplink from there.
Is your objective clear?
Now, go to the Quarantine Bay.

Confirm mission objective?
Go to the Quarantine Bay.

The Quarantine Bay is ahead. Bio-signs are confirmed. Be careful.

Confirm mission objective?
Quarantine Bay is just ahead.

Post-Quarantine Bay[]

Computer

This is unfortunate news... The specimens brought back by the field team were infected by X parasites. The X can mimic its prey; any specimen could have hosted it. Before the explosion, a security sensor scanned one... The gelatinous X parasites invade and rapidly reproduce, killing the host creature. They also absorb DNA and use it to mimic the host. You were almost killed by an X infection. Only the Metroid vaccine saved your life. It seems Metroids were the main predators of the X. That's why the vaccine worked so quickly and so well. But it has also changed your cellular makeup. you will never be infected by X again... In fact, you can now absorb any free-floating X parasites without a host by merely touching them. This will allow you to replenish health and restore weapons. You may also restore latent abilities this way, so pursue free X parasites whenever you possibly can. This station is home to many species...some violent ones. We must keep the X out of the breeding environments at all costs. This is vital, Samus. I am already detecting massive bio-signs in this region. The X are gathering. This may be our chance to exterminate them, but... You are only at 10% battle capacity. Your chance of survival is extremely low. The Federation needs you alive and on duty, Samus...
Is your objective clear?
Now, get going, I have released the lock on Level 0 hatches. Look for the blinking hatches.

Confirm mission objective?
Proceed to target.

Missiles[]

Computer

I have received news from HQ. They can support you with downloadable weapons data. Once you have this data, you'll be able to use Missiles. This will help against some enemies your beam can't hurt. Head to the Data Room for the download. The Data Room is here.
Is your objective clear?
With Missiles, your chance of survival climbs to 20%...

Confirm mission objective?
Hurry to the Data Room.

That computer reminds me of a gruff Federation CO I served under named Adam Malkovich. He called me "Lady" on missions; from anyone else, it would've sounded sarcastic, but Adam made it sound dignified. Out of respect and with some irony, I named the computer after him.

Adam

The Data Room is just ahead.

Confirm mission objective?
Data Room ahead.

Missiles obtained[]

Adam

Electrical interference has knocked out the elevators on the Main Deck. This may be related to the X. I'll work on it. As for you... Try to find another way to the target. It's located here. I'm reading huge bio-signs, so I hope your Missiles work... To reload Missiles you can use a Recharge Room or absorb a special type of X parasite. You'll see them. Try it out.
Is your objective clear?
Missiles are your only hope. Don't hesitate to use them. Now, find a way to the target.

Confirm mission objective?
Proceed to target.

Arachnus defeated[]

Adam

Samus, it's as I feared. The breeding environments have been invaded by X parasites. Sector 1 (SRX) shows several abnormalities on bio-sensors. Sector 1 is a simulation of the SR388 ecosystem. To get there, take the Main Elevator to the access shaft and use Elevator 1.
Is your objective clear?
Use the Navigation Room just inside for further briefing. I'm not sure, but I think that whoever allowed the X into the environment may also be linked to the earlier explosion...

Confirm mission objective?
Head to Sector 1 (SRX).

Sector 1 (SRX)[]

Atmospheric stabilizers[]

Adam

The Main Elevator leading to the access shaft has been severely damaged. It will be totally unusable for some time, unfortunately. Some unknown agent is at work. Something very powerful... certainly not human. I'll report when I know more. Now, listen closely. The X in Sector 1 have invaded the atmospheric stabilizers. They must want to alter the environment to their needs. They are already reproducing. Clear all 5 atmospheric stabilizers to stop them.
Is your objective clear?
Now, get moving.

Confirm mission objective?
There are 5 stabilizers. Find and clear them all.

Charge Beam obtained[]

Adam

The Charge Beam will power up your weapon rather handily. But there is still an atmospheric stabilizer left. Remember, while we're talking, the X are reproducing...

Confirm mission objective?
One stabilizer still remains offline. While we're talking, the X are reproducing...

Objective complete[]

Adam

Atmospheric stabilizers online. But many X have already made it to other sectors, it seems. In particular... Sector 2 (TRO), the tropical habitat, shows abnormalities. I suspect the X entered this sector with the help of our unseen saboteur. He or it may be in TRO now. Samus, get over there. We need to put an end to this.
Is your objective clear?
Start moving. I'll brief you at the TRO Navigation Room.

Confirm mission objective?
Proceed to (TRO). Use Elevator 2 to get there.

As I listened to the briefing, my thoughts turned to Adam. The real Adam understood me well. He would end orders by saying, "Any objections, Lady?" He knew I wouldn't disagree. That was just his way of noting our trust. I wonder if I can trust this computer, too...

Sector 2 (TRO)[]

Bombs[]

Adam

I have learned the identity of our mystery saboteur... Samus, it's an X mimicking you. I have named it the SA-X. I believe the SA-X came from the capsule containing your infected suit parts. It used a Power Bomb to escape the Quarantine Bay. That explosion breached the capsules containing all the X that started this disaster. But the SA-X is definitely our biggest worry right now. The SA-X is mimicking you at full power. You can't face it. If you see the SA-X, just run. Don't think about fighting... You are still very vulnerable to cold, an unexpected side-effect of the Metroid vaccine. Like Metroids, you can be frozen by an Ice Beam. Of course, the SA-X is armed with the Ice Beam. Stay away. If you see it, just run. HQ says they have Bomb data ready in the Data Room. Bombs will help you find a way out if the SA-X traps you. The Data Room is here, but... it's sealed by a Level 1 hatch. You'll have to find the Security Room and release the Level 1 locks. But per safety protocols, it's not marked on the map. You'll have to find it on your own somehow, Samus. So, first find the Security Room and unlock Level 1 hatches, then go to the Data Room and get that Bomb data.
Is your objective clear?
Keep an eye out for the SA-X.

Confirm mission objective?
Find the Security Room and unlock Level 1 hatches. Then go to the Data Room and download Bomb data.

You've released the Level 1 security lock, so blue hatches are now active. Now, head to the Data Room for Bomb data.

Confirm mission objective?
Proceed to the Data Room to download Bomb data.

Return to navigation[]

Adam

Samus, we've got trouble. Releasing the security lock may have been a bad idea. The SA-X has invaded the water environment in Sector 4 (AQA) with several thousand X. With the blue hatches active, the SA-X slipped in easily. The creatures and systems in Sector 4 are already showing multiple irregularities. I'm currently investigating. I'll brief you in the Navigation Room when you arrive.
Is your objective clear?
Now, head for Sector 4.

Confirm mission objective?
Go to Sector 4 (AQA). Brief in the Navigation Room.

The SA-X. An enemy with my strongest abilities. But does it have reason? Probably not. It's just a killing machine. In my current state, I can't face it head-on. The SA-X is me, only heartless. I must stop it before it learns its potential and threatens the universe...

Sector 4 (AQA)[]

Serris[]

Adam

This sector has taken more damage than expected... I knew the X were powerful and destructive, but still... This seems to be purposeful. We certainly can't rule out the possibility that the SA-X has a high degree of intelligence. I find the X fascinating, especially this SA-X. ...But I digress. This sector is home to a very large creature the researchers called Serris. It is capable of moving and attacking at ultra-high speed. The more senseless and widespread destruction here may be attributable to Serris. No doubt the SA-X released it, but I can't be sure why yet. Serris has returned often to the breeding tank here. Its natural behavior must be to go back to it periodically. It's a valuable specimen, but you have been authorized to terminate it. If you don't, it may invade other sectors.
Is your objective clear?
While you're moving, be careful. Some broken power nodes have electrified the water... but we can't cut the power. Doing so would affect the whole station adversely. If you touch the water, you'll be electrocuted. Conserve energy as you go.

Confirm mission objective?
Terminate Serris. Avoid the electrified water.

Serris defeated[]

Adam

So Serris had been infected by the X, too... Well, as a result, you recovered another ability. At this rate, you may be able to face the SA-X yet... But that's still a ways off. HQ has more support data. This time it's Missile upgrade data. You desperately need this, but the Data Room here is sealed with a Level 4 lock, the highest security level. Let's avoid opening sensitive areas unless it's necessary. Also, the route to the Data Room in Sector 2 is blocked by still more SA-X activity. I note a deliberate activity pattern, as if it is blocking your recovery intentionally. Samus, it looks like your best option for this download is in Sector 3 (PYR). You will find the PYR Data Room on your map after using a Navigation Room there.
Is your objective clear?
Now, head for Sector 3 (PYR).

Confirm mission objective?
Head for Sector 3 (PYR).

Sector 3 (PYR)[]

Super Missiles[]

Adam

Thankfully, the X have not invaded this area yet.... The Data Room here is sealed by another security hatch. In order to download, you must find the Security Room here and activate Level 2 hatches. This may allow the SA-X and X parasites into the area... But we are left with no choice. Your recovery is our main goal. The Data Room is here. As I explained, Security Rooms can't be shown on the map. Be careful, Samus. You will see very violent organisms here. And avoid the ultra-heated areas: your suit can't take such high temperatures yet, but we're working on it. Level 2 hatches are green. Release the lock and proceed to the Data Room for download. Super Missile data is ready. Your firepower will triple.
Is your objective clear?
First, activate green hatches. Then go to the Data Room. There are no ultra-heated areas on this route, so turn back if you enter one.

Confirm mission objective?
First, unlock green hatches. Then go to the Data Room.

Level 2 security lock released. Green hatches are now active. Head to the Data Room for Super Missile download.

Confirm mission objective?
Head to the Data Room for Super Missile download.

B.O.X. defeated[]

Adam

I see that you encountered a rogue Security Robot. You may destroy it if you meet it again. Your safety is vital. But as to your brief... Level 2 security locks are released, so Sectors 5 and 6 are open. That means those sectors have likely been infiltrated by X. They are much harder to stop than we initially suspected... Sector 5 (ARC) is sub-zero. You're still susceptible to cold from the vaccine side-effects, so you'll take damage if you even set foot inside there. Avoid Sector 5 for now, but in the meantime, HQ is working on data to adjust your suit for extreme temperatures. Once we have the transmission, you can download it, but... The X have destroyed all the Data Rooms you have used so far. I no longer doubt their capacity for critical thought. You'll have to use the Data Room in the night habitat, Sector 6 (NOC). Go to Sector 6 and access a Navigation Room there.
Is your objective clear?
Tread lightly, Samus. You are the only one who can do this. And the X may be much more dangerous than we know...

Confirm mission objective?
Go to Sector 6 (NOC).

After Samus leaves TRO[]

???: Does Samus suspect anything?
Adam: No, I do not think so.
???: Good. Monitor her closely.
Adam: Affirmative. Out.

Sector 6 (NOC)[]

Varia Suit[]

Adam

The Varia Suit data is here from HQ, ready to download. Get moving to a Data Room. But there's a problem... X from the sub-zero sector ARC are in Sector 6 (NOC), and they... They've been changed by the cold. If you absorb one, you'll be frozen from within. This seems like a deliberate tactic. Once you download the Varia Suit modification, you'll be out of danger. Just be extremely careful until then. The NOC Data Room is here. Remember, avoid the blue X. Use your beam to stun them in order to get by.
Is your objective clear?
Be careful. They are hunting you actively now, Samus... And this area is very dark. Proceed with extreme caution.

Confirm mission objective?
Proceed to Data Room for Varia Suit modification.

Suit obtained[]

Adam

How did that X download the Varia Suit data? This doesn't seem to make any sense at all, unless the X... Unless the X have the ability to process data organically... At any rate, you have the Varia Suit data. Now you will be protected from extreme temperatures. More importantly, the SA-X will no longer be able to freeze you, so you can escape easier. But you're still too weak. That thing is too much for you. You currently have no way of damaging it. But my simulations indicate that a penetrating weapon like the Plasma Beam might work. Developing modification data will take HQ some time, though. There's also a chance that you may be able to restore your Plasma Beam by absorbing a large Core-X, as you did with the Charge Beam function. As for restoring Ice Beam functionality, I doubt it... Your current cellular makeup would reject that addition. Therefore, HQ has developed an Ice Missile upgrade. This will add a freezing effect to your Missiles. It will help. Go to Sector 5 (ARC) for the download.
Is your objective clear?
Now, get moving.

Confirm mission objective?
Proceed to Sector 5 (ARC) for Ice Missile download.

Sector 5 (ARC)[]

Ice Missiles[]

Adam

You need to download data for the Ice Missile upgrade, but... As you might expect, the Data Room here is secured. Level 3 security hatches are yellow. Release the security lock and download data as usual. And experiment with those new Missiles. They will be helpful...
Is your objective clear?
You know what to do. Go to it.

Confirm mission objective?
First, release security lock. Then access Data Room.

Level 3 security lock released. Yellow hatches are now active. Proceed to Data Room for Ice Missile data download.

Confirm mission objective?
Proceed to Data Room for Ice Missile download.

Emergency in Sector 3[]

PA system: Emergency in Sector 3.

Adam

Emergency in Sector 3 (PYR). The area could melt down soon. It seems the Main Boiler's cooling unit is malfunctioning. This could easily destroy the entire research station, as it would likely trigger the auto-destruct explosives. We have about 6 minutes. Hurry to Sector 3 and access the Control Room to the side of the Main Boiler room. Most of the systems in PYR are down because of this... Again, we know who to blame. The SA-X must have hacked into the system control file. What impressive intelligence.
Is your objective clear?
There's little time. Hurry to the Control Room in Sector 3.

Confirm mission objective?
You have little time. Hurry to the Control Room.

PA system: 6 / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 minutes to Main Boiler explosion.
60 / 50 / 40 / 30 / 20 seconds to explosion.
10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... 0...

Habitation Deck[]

Survivors[]

Adam

The X mimicked a crew member... It all makes sense now. The X can absorb the memories and knowledge of their prey. What an astounding find. HQ was very impressed. But don't you find it strange? This could have destroyed the station with the X in it, not to mention the SA-X. Unusual for a self-preserving species like the X. Unless... Your presence is an even greater threat, a threat to the existence of X elsewhere... This is only a hypothesis... Perhaps... Their survival instinct is in conflict with their newly-borrowed intelligence... Don't let your guard down yet. The X are still a threat. Samus, I see bio-signs on the Habitation Deck. Survivors? The infected crewman you saw had survived until recently. Maybe there's a chance... The signs emanate from here.
Is your objective clear?
I have just restored power to the Main Elevator. Use it to return and look for any survivors.

Confirm mission objective?
Proceed to target. Search for survivors.

Etecoons and Dachoras. I've met these intelligent beings before. They seemed to recognize me, as well. How unusual to meet again here. In the past, they've helped me unleash abilities I didn't know I had. But where did they run to? I hope they're safe...

Return to ARC[]

Power Bombs[]

Adam

So the survivors were not human... Most unfortunate. We can now confirm the deaths of all crew members. I imagined this was the case, but I had hoped it wasn't so. I believe the X only infected the humans for knowledge... That form is too weak for battle. I am sure the others were merely food for the X... Samus, I think they are evolving, growing stronger. Some are now appearing that resist your current weapons. HQ anticipated this and sent Power Bomb data as soon as the hardware team finished it.
Is your objective clear?
Download it immediately. Our choice of Data Rooms is limited to this one in Sector 5 (ARC). Go. Now.

Confirm mission objective?
Proceed to Sector 5 (ARC). Download Power Bomb data.

You've been to this Data Room before, but I'll show you its position again.
Is your objective clear?
Now move out.

Confirm mission objective?
Proceed to Sector 5 (ARC). Download Power Bomb data.

Power Bombs obtained[]

Adam

Samus, return to your ship. I have important information.

Confirm mission objective?
Return to your ship.

Reactor offline[]

Back in starship[]

Adam

The main silo of the Reactor Core has gone offline. That's why all elevators and station systems are down. Elevators and hatches won't work. This doesn't bode well... If you can get to this point, you may be able to start the auxiliary power system. Then we can figure out why the main silo went offline...
Is your objective clear?
By the way, I asked you to return here to tell you... Some strange creatures have boarded your ship. I confirmed that they were not X hosts and gave them a berth. Do you know anything about these strange creatures? Were they the source of the healthy bio-signs earlier? Very well, then. Their presence in the midst of this disaster must have some significance... I will keep them here.

Confirm mission objective?
Go to Auxiliary Power Station.

Auxiliary power online[]

Adam

Save Rooms and Recharge Rooms are now back online, but with only auxiliary power, no elevators or hatches will work. Without the main silo online, we're still stuck. I believe the source of the problem is the vegetation you saw earlier choking the Reactor Core components.
Is your objective clear?
We'll have to find the source of those roots to proceed.

Confirm mission objective?
Locate and neutralize the source of vegetation.

Nettori defeated[]

Adam

What? You've restored Plasma Beam functionality? ...Most unexpected. Even so, continue to avoid the SA-X. It, too, may be stronger. And you still lack a few abilities crucial to survival... Wait... Wait a second... More trouble. Hold on.
........................................................
I've isolated the cause. There's been an explosion in the ARC Data Room... Samus, go to Sector 5.
Is your objective clear?
The damage is staggering. Find out what's causing it.

Confirm mission objective?
Trouble in Sector 5. Go there immediately.

Return to ARC (again)[]

Nightmare[]

Adam

It's gotten worse. The damage seems to have been caused by a creature kept here by the researchers, who named it... the Nightmare. Apparently, it was a bio-mechanical organism designed for military applications... It possesses uncommon power and can manipulate gravity. We must assume that it's become an X-host. We have no choice. You must find it and defeat it. I can't confirm the location.
Is your objective clear?
This thing is out of control. Hurry before it destroys the entire station...

Confirm mission objective?
Find and engage the Nightmare.

Return to NOC[]

B.O.X.[]

Adam

You upgraded your missiles? That's unusual... There was no word from HQ. A procedural error, I'm sure... Even so, I did not approve of bypassing security Level 4. From now on you will use more discretion. In any case, Samus, do you remember the Security Robot you faced earlier? I believe the X have infected it. That is to say, they have claimed the organic components that form its neural network. It has entered Sector 6 (NOC). I don't know what it's planning, but let's not wait to find out. Samus, you know what to do.
Is your objective clear?
To Sector 6, quickly.

Confirm mission objective?
Find the Security Robot in Sector 6 and neutralize it.

Leave immediately[]

Adam

The Security Robot seems to have gotten much stronger. This worries me. Be careful. But we have another problem. Once you're done, leave NOC immediately. The SA-X is tracking you.
Is your objective clear?
Don't stay longer than you must. Understood?

Confirm mission objective?
Find and neutralize Security Robot. Then leave immediately.

PA system: Warning: no entry without authorization.

Restricted Laboratory[]

Collateral damage[]

PA system: Fire alert. This sector will soon be locked down.
60 / 50 / 40 / 30 / 20 seconds to isolation lockdown.
10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... 0...

Post detonation[]

Adam

Samus, you shouldn't have done that. You ignored your orders. You may have to pay a price for that quite soon...

Samus

......

Adam

As you can see, the Federation has been secretly working on a Metroid breeding program. For peaceful application only, of course. Please understand. But perhaps you already knew of this program's existence? Certainly, you must have had doubts when you saw Sector 1. SRX, a faithful replica of the SR388 ecosystem... Ideal for raising Alpha, Gamma, Zeta, and even Omega Metroids. This research even uncovered techniques for rapid growth. Imagine...creating an Omega from a larval Metroid in days... But that research is finished. The X has smelled out its natural enemy, and one of the SA-X is on its way here...

Samus

ONE? ...Are you saying there is more than one SA-X?

Adam

Don't be so surprised, Samus. you know that the X reproduce by asexual division. Because of this mechanism, there are now no fewer than 10 SA-X aboard the station.

Samus

......

Adam

Samus, you must go. Get out. If you stay too long, the SA-X will destroy you. Stop only at a Navigation Room to uplink to me. I don't know how HQ is going to take this, but you need to report to them immediately...
Is your objective clear?
Now get going.

Confirm mission objective?
Get out of there.

The real Adam would have said the same thing about that incident, but he would have softened the blow. He was relentless in his criticism, but he always cared... He was not a machine obsessed with duty. No such compassion could exist in that computer...

Finale[]

Neo-Ridley defeated[]

Adam: Samus, we're done here. Leave the rest to the Federation... We should be preparing to evacuate the station...
Samus: Are you joking?! Do they know how dangerous the X are? ...How quickly they reproduce?
Adam: The Federation has taken an interest in the X and SA-X. They believe this life-form has endless potential applications.
Samus: This is ridiculous! The X are heartless abominations! What potential could they have?
Adam: It is not necessary that you understand such matters. The Federation is coming now. You should just leave quietly...
Samus: This is madness! They won't stand a chance here! This station will devour them! What could be worth the risk!?
Adam: Capturing the SA-X, of course.
Samus: ...Are you serious? Do they really think they can succeed?
Adam: It will certainly be difficult. They don't expect your help. They knew you would try to destroy the SA-X... That's why they stopped sending you support data... The Plasma Beam modification was ready some time ago, but they withheld it to keep you from engaging the SA-X. Yet somehow you restored that function on your own... They also tried to withhold the Diffusion Missile upgrade because they didn't want you to grow too powerful. But they had already sent it, and you tracked it down... Bravo, Samus.
Samus: They must cancel this mission! Open a channel to HQ! I won't let this happen!
Adam: They are already on their way.
Samus: Fools...

As soon as the Federation ships land, the X will overwhelm them and absorb the knowledge and power of their occupants. The X are just waiting for the hunt to begin, and then they'll spread across the universe. Galactic civilization will end.

The X hunger for form, knowledge, and power. They mimic these perfectly. But they cannot copy the soul. They're single-minded, instinctively seeking to increase in number. They're a plague, and the Federation underestimates their threat. The X must not leave here. I must destroy them all before the Federation arrives. This station has a self-destruct mechanism. I must use it to destroy the X here and on the planet. I must send them to oblivion. Them, the station, and myself, if I have to.

Locked in[]

Samus: Open the hatch!
Adam: I have been ordered to confine you until the ships arrive.
Samus: Don't let them do this. Can't you see what will happen, Adam?
Adam: ...Adam?
Samus: .........
Adam: ...Who is Adam?
Samus: ...A friend of mine.
Adam: And what would this...friend advise you to do now?
Samus: He would know that the only way to end this is to start the self-destruct cycle. He'd know how important it is...
Adam: Did this "Adam" care for you? Would he sit in a safe Command Room and order you to die?
Samus: He would understand that some must live and some must die... He knew what it meant. He made that sacrifice once.
Adam: So, he chose life for you? Our fair warrior, Samus Aran... Your Adam gave his life so that you might keep yours... For the sake of the universe...
Samus: .........
Adam: How foolish.
Samus: How dare you! How could you hope to understand, machine?
Adam: You know that detonating this station in high orbit would not guarantee the complete extinction of the X parasites, even though the station would be utterly destroyed... You would only succeed in removing the one obstacle to the galaxy's ruin...yourself. You would ignore this simple fact and choose death. When Adam decided who would live, he chose incorrectly.
Samus: ...!
Adam: ...If you were to alter the station's orbit, then you might be able to include the planet in the vaporization field of the self-destruct detonation.
Samus: ...?
Adam: You would have to start the propulsion sequence now. Before the Federation arrives. Samus, this is your last mission. Go to the Operations Room and adjust the station's orbit path to intercept SR388. Then return to your ship and escape. Move quickly, and stay alive. That's an order! Any objections, Lady?

Last navigation message[]

Adam

Go to the Operations Room and set a course for SR388. Then return to your ship and evacuate before impact.

Confirm mission objective?
Go to the Operations Room.

Evacuation[]

PA system: Propulsion sequence activated. Destination: planet SR388.
2 minutes to destination.
60 / 50 / 40 / 30 / 20 seconds to impact.
10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... 0...

Epilogue[]

That perfect military mind... The wisdom of Adam Malkovich continued to serve even after death. Until today, I had no idea that the minds of leaders and scientists were frequently uploaded to computers. My incredible reunion with Adam may have saved the universe... But how will the beings of the universe view our resolve? I doubt they will understand what we did...the danger we barely averted. They will hold tribunals and investigations. They will hold us responsible. Adam understood this, and he spoke to me in my anger...

"Do not worry. One of them will understand. One of them must."

I've reflected upon his words, and I see the wisdom in them. We are all bound by our experiences. They are the limits of our consciousness.

But in the end, the human soul will ever reach for the truth... This is what Adam taught me.

Just one detail still bothers me. This ship can only be started manually. Yet, before I faced the Omega Metroid, the ship moved on its own, guided by someone's hands. Is it possible? Adam...?

"Lady, what's troubling you? You wonder how I started the ship? Just think about it. They lent me a hand..."

BONUS: Secret message[]

Adam: Samus, I'm impressed that you were able to make it back. That trick with the Shinespark was very...ingenious.
???: That's our Samus Aran! Magnificent! Truly magnificent! As a reward, let's fill her in on our plan. Hmm, computer?
Adam: That is...not advisable.
???: Bah...
Adam: No more joking. Samus, get back on task.
Is your objective clear?
I wonder how many players will see this message...?

Confirm mission objective?

???: Samus, the plan I mentioned...
Adam: Samus, return to the correct route immediately.
???: ......