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“	The prophecies tell of the coming of the Worm. Born from parasites, nurtured in a poisoned womb, the Worm grows, devouring from within, until the world begins to rot. The words of the seers have come to pass, for there, in the depths of the world, the ravenous Worm lurks and feeds. From the stars it came, blighting Tallon with its Great Poison. We can but watch as the Worm grows, watch and wait.	„
—Unknown Chozo

Metroid Prime was the main antagonist of the game of the same name and was the main antagonist of the Metroid Prime trilogy as a whole. An extremely mutated Metroid of unknown origin infused with huge quantities of Phazon, Metroid Prime was the guardian of Tallon IV's Leviathan.^[1]

History

Note: The following history is based on Chozo Lore as it appears in the PAL and Wii versions of Prime. For the original NTSC version of Metroid Prime's history, see the Alternate History section.

A Chozo prophecy foretold that their adopted world of Tallon IV would become infested by a great evil, known to them as the Worm. ^[2] Some time later, the prophecy came to fruition. A Leviathan from the planet called Phaaze crashed onto Tallon IV and released Phazon, a highly poisonous and mutagenic substance. The Phazon seeped into the soil and life of Tallon IV, destroying the ecosystem and violently mutating the life that could endure the substance. The Chozo are also greatly affected. Many died and some returned as malevolent spirits which the Chozo refered to as "The Turned". At some point, the "Worm" foretold by the Chozo also came into being when a lone Metroid of unknown origin took up residence inside the Leviathan and began to thrive on it's Phazon, mutating beyond recognition.

Seeing the evil that was corrupting their home, the surviving Chozo created a temple known to them as the Cradle to contain the continued spread of Phazon and it's source, the Leviathan.^[3] In order to ensure a seal around the cradle as well as to provide their prophesized Defender access to the Leviathan's Impact Crater, they created and scattered twelve key-like Artifacts known as the Cipher.^[4] Their efforts with the Cradle only stopped the brunt of the Phazon. Tallon IV now suffered from the fate of a slow death as the exposed poison spread out. The Chozo concluded that Tallon IV was doomed unless it was saved by their prophesied Entrusted One. With this thread of hope, they left the Power Suit modules behind with the hopes that one day a savior would fulfill the prophecy and deliver the planet from death.

Unused scan images of Metroid Prime's exoskeleton form, seen in concept art.

Decades after the last Chozo on the planet died out, the Space Pirates discovered Tallon IV and became obsessed with the mutagenic properties of Phazon. The Pirates established multiple research facilities on the planet and began importing the Metroids for use in their experiments.^[5]

Though the Pirates are never able to break the Cipher that was sealing the Impact Crater off, they detected the life signs of a massive entity within absorbing enormous quantities of Phazon directly from the Phazon core. ^[6]

Official data

Logbook entries

Metroid Prime (Exo)

Temporary scan

Morphology: Metroid Prime
Highly evolved, Phazon-producing life-form.

Logbook entry

The aberration known as Metroid Prime is the source of Phazon, making it immensely powerful. A genetic flaw makes it susceptible to certain weapons for brief periods. Only its head is truly vulnerable: other attacks are a nuisance. Offensively, Metroid Prime has a number of natural and mechanical weapons at its disposal. These include Ultrafrigid Beam, Multi-Missiles, Snare Beams, and Particle Wave Projectors. Its massive strength and barbed carapace make it lethal in melee combat. Recommend maximum firepower when engaging this enemy.

Metroid Prime (Core)

Temporary scan

Morphology: Metroid Prime
The core essence of Metroid Prime.

Logbook entry

Scans indicate that the Phazon energy form of Metroid Prime is invulnerable to all conventional weapons: only attacks from a Phazon-fused Arm Cannon will damage it. It generates pools of Phazon when it attacks: use these to fuel your Suit’s Phazon weapon system. The entity can also spawn Metroids to assist it in battle, rendering itself invisible when it does so.

Genesis Chamber, Phaaze: "These husks are identical to the bioform that you encountered within the crater on Tallon IV."

Metroid Prime 2: Dark Echoes Q&A

QUESTION: I heard that Metroids are man-made life-forms created on the planet called SR388, but just what was Metroid Prime that was in the fallen Phazon meteorite?

ANSWER: I think that due to the effects of Phazon, it mutated dramatically [Into Metroid Prime].

QUESTION: Was there a relation between Metroid Prime stealing Samus' Phazon Suit and the appearance of Dark Samus?

ANSWER: It was extremely likely that Dark Samus was born by reading [Into Samus' mind] via the Phazon Suit.^[7]

Mike Sneath Shinesparkers interview

“	Metroid Prime shell was a lot of fun to model and the concept for this boss was very clearly layed out as Andrew did several different views for this design. The part that was actually more challenging was the core of the creature. The main reason the core was challenging was because there were limitations to what could do with multiple layers of transparent polygons. The core had a jelly like outer skin with a glowing brains and arteries underneath the skin. In the end I worked with the programmer who helped by giving me a couple of shaders that enabled me to work around the limitations I was running into with sorting transparent polygons.	„
—Mike Sneath

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Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophies

Prime Exo Brawl — Four Images showing the Exoskeleton form of Metroid Prime in *Brawl*.

Metroid Prime (Exo): "The form of the Metroid Prime that Samus first encountered. It could become invulnerable to all, but one of Samus' weapons at a time. The body color alternated between yellow, purple, white and red with the color indicating the weapon that could deal damage. After taking a certain amount of damage, the Metroid Prime exoskeleton revealed it's core essence.

GCN Metroid Prime

Prime Core Brawl — Four Images showing the Core Essence form of Metroid Prime in *Brawl*.

Metroid Prime (Core)

"The core form of Metroid Prime after losing it's exoskeleton. It could make itself invisible for a set time which required Samus to make a visor change. Normal hits did not have any effect on it. The Metroid Prime could eventually be defeated by using the Phazon Beam while standing in a Phazon puddle."

GCN Metroid Prime

Samus' arrival

Prime Chamber — Samus encountering Metroid Prime within the Impact Crater.

When Samus arrived on Tallon IV, the planet was significantly corrupted by Phazon. She explored the planet, exterminating many of the corrupted creatures and destroying the Space Pirate base. She eventually collected the twelve Chozo Artifacts and gained access to the Impact Crater, though she had to fight Meta Ridley off beforehand.

Inside, instead of the normal blue Phazon seen throughout the planet, Red Phazon could be seen. This Phazon was 86% stronger than normal Phazon, strong enough to mutate the Metroids into Fission Metroids and to cause damage to Samus' suit, despite the protection that was given by the Phazon Suit. As she progressed through the Impact Crater, she encountered Metroid Prime.

Battle

Samus' battle with Metroid Prime was the last in the game. Metroid Prime had two forms. When scanning Metroid Prime, a close-up of the top of it's armored form revealed it's Core form was present inside the exoskeleton, exposed only through a small slit that served as a visor.

Exoskeletal form

The first form of Metroid Prime was completely encased in a thick black carapace, save for it's glowing red eyes. It used a shielding system where the color of the (Initially) grayish-white markings on it's body indicated what beam was it's weakness. The same could be said about the color and the nature of the beam that it fired from it's massive maw (Which spanned the bottom of it's entire carapace). Purple represented the Wave Beam, blue-white represented the ICE Beam, red represented the Plasma Beam and yellow represented the Power Beam. Samus must switch to the beam (Or beam combo) that was required and fire at Metroid Prime's human-like visage to damage it. After a set amount of damage, Metroid Prime would retaliate by closing the lid where it's visage was exposed before attempting to ram Samus which she could avoid by entering Morph Ball form and rolling into grooves in the ground under the creature. It would also attack with Ultrafrigid Breath, Multi-Missiles, Snare Beams and Particle Wave Projectors. As Metroid Prime took more damage, it retreated into the deeper caverns by using stronger and stronger attacks as it went. It's movements and attacks became progressively more erratic as well as it would shift screens more frequently and it's attacks became more unpredictable. Eventually, it crawled toward one final pit and fell and Samus followed it.

Metroid Prime Core — Metroid Prime's Core Essence

Core form

When Samus landed, she found Metroid Prime's exoskeleton open with it's top missing and the armor plating with the oozing Phazon. Metroid Prime flew out of the cast-off body in it's second form which was the core essence of Metroid Prime. In it's second form, Metroid Prime was only vulnerable to pure Phazon. This core form was a deep, translucent blue with six tentacles attached to an elongated body shaped like that of a Hunter Metroid with three overdeveloped nuclei and a mouthless, gaunt, humanoid face with fiery eyes. It used it's tentacles to shoot waves of energy throughout the room which Samus jumped over to avoid and it would spawn various species of Metroid. As the battle progressed, it escalated from the spawning Tallon Metroids to the Hunter Metroids and the Fission Metroids. However, when it created a Metroid, Metroid Prime also created a small pool of pure Phazon. Thanks to the Phazon Suit, Samus could stand on these pools and enter Hyper-Mode. This allowed her to fire Phazon at Metroid Prime through the Phazon Beam, greatly damaging it. Throughout the battle, Metroid Prime attempted to elude Samus by repeatedly shifting out of the visible spectrum. Samus continued her assault by utilizing her Thermal and X-Ray visors to continue targeting Metroid Prime. Eventually, Metroid Prime was overwhelmed and completely destabilized.

Metroid Prime face closeup — The creature's humanoid 'face'.

Once Samus defeated Metroid Prime's second form, it morphed into an odd-looking blob which was similar to a Metroid or a Core-X from Metroid Fusion. The tentacles came out of it and grabbed Samus, pulling her toward it. Samus pulled back and was eventually separated from her Phazon Suit which was pulled into what remained of Metroid Prime. This left her in her Gravity Suit. All of the other sources of Phazon in the vicinity exploded, causing the entire cavern to collapse. She called her ship in by using the controls on her arm cannon and leaped from the collapsing structure onto her hovering gunship.

Dark Samus

Main article: Dark Samus

Despite Samus killing Metroid Prime and causing the cavern to collapse, the "Worm" was reborn. With the absorption of the Phazon Suit and the pieces of Samus' DNA, Metroid Prime was able to reconstruct itself into a body that was similar to Samus'. The Phazon Suit was necessary as a body as without it, Metroid Prime would have remained in it's destabilized state with no real structure. Because Dark Samus was once Metroid Prime, she was technically a Metroid. She could travel across the reaches of space and was more powerful than ever before. Following her rebirth, she also seemed to exhibit intelligence at an almost human level. This sentience also made her far deadlier than the simple beast that she used to be. She was dubbed "Dark Samus" due to the dark color of her suit and her malevolent nature. The Space Pirates called her the "Dark Hunter" because the Space Pirates mistook Dark Samus for the original Samus whom they already called "The Hunter". Samus learned about this in a Space Pirate facility during the events of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. Dark Samus was defeated for good in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption.

Alternate History

In the original North American GameCube release of Metroid Prime, the history of the Metroid Prime entity was significantly different from the versions presented in further releases of the game. This version of events was considered to be non-canon.

"What's the matter? All I said was that Komaytos look like little Metr-"

Non-canon warning: This article or section contains information that may not be considered an official part of the Metroid series in the overall storyline by Nintendo.

In this version of events, the Chozo reached a complete understanding of the universe and left their bodies behind as they ascended to a higher plane. The impact of the Leviathan was initially a curiosity to them, but the violent spread of Phazon soon ripped them back into the physical world in the form of ghosts. Metroid Prime was already present within the Leviathan at it's impact, confirming the prophecy of the Worm. Notably, in order for Metroid Prime to have already existed within the Leviathan, the creature and consequently the Metroid species must have existed at the Leviathan's place of origin, later revealed to be the distant planet called Phaaze. This contradicted many sources from other games in the Metroid series which stated that the one and only planet of origin for the Metroid species was the planet called SR388.

The Chozo built the Cradle to contain both the Leviathan and Metroid Prime itself and sealed it with their twelve Artifacts. However, in their ghostly forms, the Chozo are severely affected by the corrupting power of Phazon. Many are completely corrupted and became hateful spirits known as the Turned. Those remaining struggled to discern the past from the future and are confused by repeated visions of Samus Aran. While this may have initially implied that some of the Chozo on Tallon IV are originally from Zebes where Samus was raised and are familiar with her, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption made this nearly impossible with the lore data stating that the Tallon IV Chozo previously inhabited the planet called Elysia. However, it was possible that some Chozo may have lived on Zebes as the Chozo of Tallon IV may have come from different worlds. Alternatively, some of the Zebesian Chozo transcended like the Tallon IV Chozo did, joining their fellow Chozo.

As the ghostly Chozo fought to maintain their sanity, they also witnessed the arrival of the Space Pirates who began experimenting with Phazon and the Metroids. According to the Space Pirate Data, Metroid Prime was discovered in a cavern by a Pirate mining crew. It quickly killed the miners, though was able to be contained by the security units and the drones. The studies are conducted on the creature, codenamed Test subject Z-d which led to the discovery that it was genetically related to the Metroid species, though Prime was much more advanced. With this knowledge, the Space Pirates gave the creature it's name. It had a limitless capacity for Phazon and was not negatively affected by the substance whatsoever. It never stopped growing and had some psychotic behavior, likely due to the Phazon.^[9]

Metroid Prime was at one time kept in a stasis tank. There was a large batch of Phazon in the room that it was in and sensing it, the creature destroyed it's tank and consumed all of the Phazon. It also managed to assimilate several weapons and defense systems from the fallen security units and began using it's new weapons against the Space Pirates. They are able to contain it, but they are not able to remove the equipment, making them an integral part of Metroid Prime's body.^[10] This ability to assimilate weapons into it's own body would explain how Metroid Prime was able to absorb the Phazon Suit from Samus and become Dark Samus.

Metroid Prime eventually managed to fully assimilate the equipment, granting it incredible armor plating and powerful defense screens. The Space Pirates speculated that Metroid Prime would become impossible to contain if it continued to grow more powerful. This evidently was correct as it somehow escaped from the Pirates and returned to the Impact Crater by the time that Samus encountered it.^[11]

Non-canon warning: Non-canonical information ends here.

Origin Theory

Metroid Prime Concept — Concept art of the exoskeleton

Metroid Prime's origin was never fully explained. According to Page 3 of the Art Booklet packaged with Metroid Prime Trilogy, Metroid Prime was originally a Metroid that became corrupted by absorbing Phazon from the Phazon Core present inside the Leviathan that impacted Tallon IV. Based on this information as well as the Infant Leviathan's logbook entry, one may conclude that the Leviathan attracted a Metroid into it's body after landing. However, there was no Chozo Lore on Tallon IV which stated the existence of any Metroid living among the peaceful race during their reign, leading to another conclusion. The Metroid that would become the Phazon Core's guardian was among the specimens brought to the planet by the Space Pirates many years later. The evidence that was supporting this are the Pirate log entries describing the events of the Metroids that are escaping from captivity on several occasions, but the retconned Pirate Data in the later versions of the game firmly established the marauding race's inability to bypass the Cradle's impenetrable containment field, seemingly making it impossible for any outsider to enter the Impact Crater unless one had the 12 Artifacts to the Chozo Temple.

However, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption introduced the existence of several Metroid mutants, all resulting from the Tallon Metroids being heavily exposed to Phazon. Two of these, the Phazon Metroid and one of it's branching stages of mutation, the Hopping Metroid are directly reminiscent of Metroid Prime's Core Essence and exoskeleton respectively. The Phazon Metroid could phase out of existence to become intangible in a similar fashion to Prime's core form, allowing it to traverse through both solid surfaces and weapons fire unhindered. The Hopping Metroid could no longer fly or phase in and out, but gained an exoskeleton and legs, all akin to Prime's flightless armored form. Due to these similarities, it was largely believed that the Metroid on Tallon IV which became the Prime creature followed the same stages of mutations that are witnessed in Corruption and the Phazon Metroid's defining characteristic of phasing through the barriers was what allowed it to bypass the Cradle's force field. Additionally, the loss of abilities seen in the Hopping Metroid potentially explained Metroid Prime's imprisonment inside the Impact Crater. The further evidence was the remains of exoskeletons with an uncanny resemblance to Prime's inside the Genesis Chamber on Phaaze, prior to the final battle with Dark Samus. These seemingly molted husks implied that several Metroid Primes indeed mutated from the Metroid mutants that are also present on the planet. It was Interesting to note as well was the early concept art of Metroid Prime in the above right image, sharing features with both it's final rendition and the Hopping Metroids with the surrounding environment resembling the inside of a Leviathan with it's numerous optical organs.

In summary, Metroid Prime was theorized to have once been a Metroid larva either born naturally on SR388 or born on Zebes via division from exposure to the Beta-Rays. Whichever the case, it converted into a Tallon Metroid when it was brought over to Tallon IV by the Space Pirates for their Phazon experiments after the events of Samus Aran's Zero Mission. It later escaped and exposed itself to heavy doses of radiation from the mutagen, transforming it into a Phazon Metroid. Instinctively, it sought more sustenance out to quench it's relentless hunger, bringing it to the impact site of the Leviathan where the concentrated Phazon was located. Using it's unique ability, it phased through the Chozo Temple's impenetrable containment field and continued feeding on the radioactive substance until it grew and mutated into a Hopping Metroid, trapping it within the Impact Crater in the process. Unable to phase through to the outside world anymore, the creature continued to feed and gestate, becoming the Metroid Prime which Samus encountered in the Phazon Infusion Chamber.

Inconsistencies

Despite this, there are several inconsistencies that existed with the theory above along with the in-game events related to the life form known as Metroid Prime that are not explained in official canon. Below was a list of these, accompanied by potential explanations:

The Impact Crater on Tallon IV seemingly lacked a Phazon Core which was the life form that was tasked with the production of Phazon until the entire planet was corrupted. It was generally believed that the Metroid Prime's insatiable hunger, a trait commonly found in all Metroids compelled it to eat the Phazon Core and steal it's role of producing Phazon. The fact that Metroid Prime could create pools of Phazon at will along with it's own log entry describing it as the source of Phazon on Tallon IV enforced this theory. The Big Metroid from Super Metroid also demonstrated the capacity to rob the abilities of it's devoured prey. This also fit with Samus' ability to absorb abilities from the X Parasites that she absorbed as a result of the Vaccine "Metroid" made from the Metroid cells that came from the baby. In addition, Metroid Prime's later form, Dark Samus absorbed Rundas, Ghor and Gandrayda in order to use their powers later on.

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption stated that the Leviathans died soon after they impacted their target which was a planet, requiring them to quickly call a local predator upon to protect the Leviathan's Phazon Core. If the Space Pirates brought the future Metroid Prime many years later, the Leviathan was undoubtedly dead by then and should have been unable to secure a guardian into it's body, unless the Metroid entered the Leviathan out of it's own volition.

Although the first Metroid Prime game featured the Pirate computers with the data entries that are detailing the events of the Metroids escaping containment, they always concluded with the creatures being recaptured and/or killed. However, based on the disgruntled personalities and overall unhappiness seen in the personal Space Pirate log entries along with the harsh disciplinary actions reserved for bad performances, it was not unlikely that a Pirate may have intentionally refrained from reporting an escaped Metroid to his superiors. Samus herself witnessed several unreported outbreaks during her mission.

There was the lack of any Phazon Metroids or Hopping Metroids on Tallon IV. Other than the final boss, the only mutants that are encountered on the planet by Samus are the Hunter Metroids and the Fission Metroids and none of them possessed strong similarities or the abilities of either of Prime's two forms. It was possible that the larva that would become the Metroid Prime that was seen at the end of the game was the first of it's kind to achieve the Phazon Metroid stage (Or something akin to it with the phasing ability) by chance due to Phazon's unpredictable mutagenic properties.

The controversial, unexplained sheer magnitude of Metroid population on Phaaze which suggested that the species existed on the living planet for a very long time. It coupled with the presence of husks resembling Prime's near the Leviathan Womb in the Genesis Chamber as well as the nearby Metroid mutants led some fans to believe that the final boss of the first Metroid Prime game traveled from Phaaze to Tallon IV via the Leviathan that impacted the planet. The one that was giving the credit to this idea was Dark Samus, Metroid Prime's later form, referring to Phaaze as 'her' homeworld in the Pirate Lore called The Source Discovered. There was also an unused Space Pirate Data entry (Citadel) found in the game's files that was written in a manner suggesting that the Metroids are native to the planet, though it was important to note that the unused scans/log entries are generally non-canon. Ultimately, it gave the fact that numerous games stated that SR388 was the only Metroid homeworld and considering that the Space Pirates often imported the species to different planets, it could be logically concluded that the marauding race and Dark Samus are responsible for introducing the Metroids to Phaaze some time before the events of Corruption. The expansion of their population could be attributed to the mutated strains capable of spawning their lesser kind such as the Metroid Hatchers and/or other Metroid Primes that are mutating on Phaaze. Additionally, Dark Samus being a Metroid herself would have likely encouraged the propagation of the other Metroids and she may have adopted Phaaze as a new Metroid homeworld.

Trivia

Metroid Prime's prophesied Chozo name, "The Worm" may be a reference to Wormwood from the Book of Revelation. In Revelation, Wormwood was described as a "great star" falling from the heavens, landing on Earth and poisoning a third of it's waters. Also the term, Worm was a loathsomely used metaphor throughout the ages to generalize a malignant and devouring force that caused rot.
When Metroid Prime's exoskeleton was hanging from the ceiling, it strangely looked like a human face.
The exoskeleton's head resembled the head of a Trooper Pirate.
The Metroid Prime's core form along with the Fission Metroids are chronologically the first Metroids in the Metroid series to achieve complete invulnerability against their species' greatest weakness: Cold temperatures (Though this was an unintentional benefit acquired from mutations caused by Phazon). Years later, during the events of Metroid: Other M, the Galactic Federation would successfully replicate this resistance on the unfreezable Metroids located in the BOTTLE SHIP for the bioweapon program called Project Metroid Warriors.
- Metroid Prime could become vulnerable to cold when it's carapace markings switched to a white-blue coloration. At this point, it could be temporarily immobilized with the Ice Spreader and the Fission Metroids would occasionally be given a weakness to the Ice Beam.
Disturbingly, in both forms, Prime's face looked strikingly humanoid without a mouth. Andrew Jones did a 1,000 self-portrait series of himself and later claimed that "my portraits are quite a departure from my metroid concept work, but I think that you would be surprised that there are a few of the portraits that are the inspiration behind the final bosses in Prime 1 and 2." [1]
By manipulating the camera, one could see that the model for Metroid Prime's essence was actually found within that of it's exoskeleton form.
Oddly, some of Metroid Prime's weaponry seemed to insinuate a mechanical origin. In the NTSC release, this was explained that Prime assimilated Space Pirate technology. However, this was retconned in the Trilogy and PAL releases. If it's projectiles are indeed mechanical, it was unknown how Prime obtained these.
Metroid Prime in it's Core form closely resembled the look of the heads of the alien creatures from the film, Independence Day. Another similarity was that like Metroid Prime, these aliens used an organic exosuit, concealing their true form.
The theme of Metroid Prime's core essence was remixed for the second phase of Gorea's battle in Metroid Prime Hunters.
- It's first theme was never remixed at all with Pinball aside.
When battling Metroid Prime's core form, Samus could stand on it's discarded shell, completely avoiding the shockwaves. Also, there was a twig on the side of the room opposite the discarded exoskeleton. When standing on this twig, it seemed as though Samus was at ground level, though the shock waves that Metroid Prime used did not affect her when she was standing on it.
Metroid Prime's exoskeleton resembled the final physical form of Stephen King's It. It's final physical form was that of a giant spider that resided in the sewers. They are both purely evil alien creatures who assumed three distinctive key forms during the course of their cycle: Humanoid, physical and incorporeal.
- Metroid Prime's forms consisted of Dark Samus, exoskeletal and core essence. It's forms consisted that of Pennywise the Dancing Clown, Spider-monster and It's Deadlights.
Metroid Prime's core form artwork also showed three heavily mutated nuclei, also noting the resemblance between it and all variations of the Larval Metroids.
The form that Metroid Prime took on after death slightly resembled a Core-X from Metroid Fusion.
If Metroid Prime's Exo form was defeated in Subchamber 4 when it was on the back side of the chamber, the cutscene would still depict it burrowing through the wall on the far side.
The Scan Point would still be visible in the Scan Visor even if Metroid Prime became invisible to the Combat Visor. This could provide an alternative, but slightly less effective method of seeing it.
The scan images for the essence phase depicted a completely different brain as it was to what was seen in the game. This brain appeared to be the third amoeba-like form that it took before overloading.
In at least the NTSC GCN release, if the cutscene which the Metroid Prime's head form emerged, the background music would not play.
Metroid Prime was mentioned in the Palutena's Guidance conversation for Dark Samus in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate which marked the first time that Metroid Prime was pseudo-playable in the form of Dark Samus.

Gallery

References

^ Metroid Prime Trilogy art booklet: When she reaches the crater, Samus encounters Metroid Prime, a Metroid that has mutated into a terrible creature after absorbing a great amount of Phazon energy from the Phazon Core. Metroid Prime, serving as the Phazon Core’s guardian, attacks Samus and a fierce battle ensues. Retro Studios. Metroid Prime Trilogy. Nintendo. English. August 24, 2009.
^ Chozo Lore "Worm": Many Chozo are gifted with the distant sight, and even more begin to learn it as our harmonization with the universe becomes more and more complete. We peer forward, seeing prophecy in the ripples of the water, hearing rumors of coming days on the breath of the wind. Though we celebrate the distant sight, many of these visions are dark - the worst of the prophecies, and the most common, tells of the coming of the Worm. Born from parasites, nurtured in a poisoned womb, the Worm grows, devouring from within, until the world begins to rot. Not all prophecies come to pass, of course, but we cannot help but fear this dark portent. Retro Studios. Metroid Prime Trilogy. Nintendo. English. 2009-8-24.
^ Chozo Lore "Cradle": None know if our temple, the Cradle, will prove powerful enough to contain this evil forever. For now, it wraps around that abomination, cutting it off from the world above. However we believe the power or Cipher, which has been produced by linking the 12 Artifacts, should be strong enough. The fate of this world is now left to the One who will collect all the Artifacts in the future. The time when the Entrusted One knows is approaching.Retro Studios. Metroid Prime Trilogy. Nintendo. English. 2009-8-24.
^ Chozo Lore "Contain": The containment of the Great Poison... This task has fallen to the Chozo, and we will not flee from our duty, even as we suffer with the land and its creatures. We will pour our will into the Twelve - the Artifacts that, when brought together, form the lock that holds this great evil at bay in the depths of the planet. This lock must stand up to all who might come to assault it. To preserve the power of the seal, and to protect it from those who would meddle for their own designs, we will spread the Artifacts across the land, hiding them from prying eyes. The lock must never open until the day comes when this disaster can finally be put right. Retro Studios. Metroid Prime Trilogy. Nintendo. English. 2009-8-24.
^ Space Pirate Data "Metroid Studies": Initial transfer of Metroids to Tallon IV research facilities has been completed. Three were terminated in an incident at the landing site, but the others were pacified and transported safely. Initial Phazon infusion testing is under way. We are eager to observe the effects of Phazon on Metroids, especially their ability to absorb and process the energy given off by Phazon sources. Early research suggests a considerable growth in power and size. Whether the creatures will stay stable thereafter remains to be seen. Retro Studios. Metroid Prime Trilogy. Nintendo. English. 2009-8-24.
^ Space Pirate Data "Impact Crater": Investigations into a possible ingress point for the impact crater continue to meet with failure. The shield of strange energy that protects it is impermeable, and all attempts to tunnel past it have proved fruitless. Our continued futility in this matter is made all the more significant in light of recent life form readings we've discovered emanating from deep within the crater. Analysis of the readings indicates that a massive creature is gestating in there, absorbing enormous amounts or Phazon from the Phazon core at the heart of the impact crater. This discovery makes accessing the crater doubtly important - not only will it open the door to the vast deposits of Phazon within, but it will also lead us to this creature, whatever it may be. Retro Studios. Metroid Prime Trilogy. Nintendo. English. 2009-8-24.
^ https://shinesparkers.net/metroid-prime-2-dark-echoes-qa/3/
^ https://shinesparkers.net/interviews/mike-sneath/
^ Space Pirate Data "Metroid Prime": Test subject Z-d, hereafter referred to as Metroid Prime, was recently discovered in a cavern by mining crews. It quickly dispatched the miners, but was eventually contained by security units and drones. Once contained, we were able to begin studies upon Metroid Prime. The results have been astonishing. It is genetically similar to a Metroid, albeit on a highly evolved level. It displays a limitless capacity for Phazon infusion and shows no Phazon-based degeneration whatsoever. It continues to grow in size, and while it has manifested some psychotic behavior, the cold field we use to pacify remain effective. Authorization for advanced studies on Metroid Prime have been approved. Retro Studios. Metroid Prime. Nintendo. English. 2002-11-15.
^ Space Pirate Data "Prime Breach": Subject Metroid Prime's breach has been contained. Reports indicate that it sensed a large batch of raw Phazon in the lab from within its stasis tank and broke through the glass, using previously unsuspected strength. Besides consuming all of the Phazon, Metroid Prime assimilated several weapons and defense systems from fallen security units. It has suffered no ill effect from said assimilation: indeed, it began to use its newly acquired weapons against us. Once we pacified it, we were unable to remove the assimilated gear without threat to Metroid Prime — the gear is now an integral part of its body. Command is intrigued by this new found ability, and has ordered further study to commence at once.Retro Studios. Metroid Prime. Nintendo. English. 2002-11-15.
^ Space Pirate Data "Prime Mutations": Metroid Prime continues to feed and grow ever larger in the impact crater caves. Its hunger knows no bounds, and it has begun to manifest unusual mutations since its breach. These include armor plating on its epidermis and mechanical outgrowths that generate defense screens. These screens render it invulnerable to most weapon systems, but a flaw in the mutation leads to increased vulnerability to certain weapons. It compensates for this by shifting the screens quickly. This latest development concerns Security units greatly: they feel it's a matter of time before Metroid Prime corrects this defect and renders itself invulnerable to all weaponry. Containment would be nigh impossible if this were to occur. Retro Studios. Metroid Prime. Nintendo. English. 2002-11-15.

Main antagonists
Metroid series	Ridley • Mother Brain • Queen Metroid • MB • James Pierce • SA-X • Raven Beak
Metroid Prime series	Metroid Prime • Gorea • Emperor Ing • Dark Samus • Doomseye
Spinoff/Other Media	True Chozo • Dragüd • Amok Mommy • Dominion • Greed • Mad AI

Leviathans
Seeds	Impact Crater • Bryyo Seed • Elysia Seed • Pirate Homeworld Seed • Leviathan Battleship
Biology	Leviathan womb • Leviathan Infant • Leviathan optical organ • Phazon Core • Tentacle
Guardians	Metroid Prime • Emperor Ing (speculated) • Mogenar • Helios • Omega Ridley
Inhabitants	Butterfly • Fission Metroid • Lumigek • Missile Blocker • Parasitic fungus Phazon Leech • Scorchbug • Scritter • Swarmbot • Seed platform • Protozoan • Phazon Maggot
Technology	Leviathan Command Codes • Wormhole • Leviathan-class capital ship
Items	Hyper Ball • Hyper Grapple • Hyper Missile • Force Ball

Metroids
Natural Life Cycle	Metroid Egg • Infant Metroid • Metroid larva • Alpha Metroid • Gamma Metroid Zeta Metroid • Omega Metroid • Queen Metroid
Zebes Metroids	Big Metroid
Tallon IV Metroids	Metroid: Alpha Type • Tallon Metroid • Hunter Metroid • Fission Metroid • Metroid Prime (Dark Samus)
Aether Metroids	Infant Tallon Metroid • Dark Tallon Metroid
Phazon Metroids	Miniroid • Phazon Metroid • Hopping Metroid • Metroid Hatcher
Cocoons and Eggs	Metroid Egg • Metroid Cocoon
Artificial Metroids	Class I Energy Harvester • Mochtroid • Unfreezable Metroid • Megaroid
Anatomy and Attacks	Three-ball blast • Long-necked attack • Metroid DNA • Baby's particles • Metroid dissection • Metroid Husk • Giant Electric Mine • Arcing-fireball attack • "Chiton" armor
Metroid Hybrids	Samus Aran (powers) • Dark Samus • Dark Echo • Humetroid
Individual Metroids	Metroid BR5497 • Hunter Metroids ds and dg • Xenome S-a • Metroid unit 318 • Baby Baby Metroid • Bellboy • Metroid=Mutant
Metroid Technologies	Metroid capsule • Metroid project "Dread" • Project Metroid Warriors • Vaccine "Metroid" • Fusion Suit • Metroid Suit
Battle Music	Tourian • Metroid Battle Theme • VS. Metroid Prime (Spider) Metroid Prime Battle • Darkness • Escape • Boss Alpha (Alpha2) Boss Gamma • Boss Zeta • Boss Omega • Metroid Nest Boss Queen • Big Boss Confrontation BGM (Kraid, Crocomire, Phantoon) Sector 3 Restore the Cooling Installation Timer Mission‎
Related	Brittle husk • History • Komayto • Quadtroid • Petrasyl • Xenomorph • Phazon Hopper Alpha Metroid and Samus cake • Gallery

Phazon Organisms
Native to Phaaze	Hyper Grapple blocker • Leviathan • Leviathan womb • Leviathan Infant • Phazon Core • Phaz-Ing • Jelsac • Liquid Phazon • Maw • Phazon Grub • Phazon Leech Phazon Fungus • Phazon tendril • Phazon vine • Glow Stem • Aazelion • Tangle Weed • Massive Tentacle • Parasitic fungus • Fungus • Protozoan • Seed platform Missile Blocker • EyeballBlocker
Corrupted Creatures	Phazon Hopper • Phazon Nightbarb • Phazon Shriekbat • Phazon Puffer • Phazon Pillbug
Space Pirates	Aurora Unit 313 • Elite Pirate • Phazon Elite • Omega Pirate • Berserker Knight • Berserker Lord
Phazon Metroids	Class I Energy Harvester • Tallon Metroid • Hunter Metroid • Fission Metroid • Miniroid • Phazon Metroid • Hopping Metroid • Metroid Hatcher
Leviathan Core Guardians	Metroid Prime • Emperor Ing • Mogenar • Helios • Omega Ridley
Born of Phazon	Phaazoid • Red Phaazoid • Ing • Dark Samus

*Bosses in the Metroid Prime* series**
Metroid Prime	Parasite Queen • Hive Mecha • Plated Beetle • Incinerator Drone • Flaahgra • Sheegoth • Thardus • Elite Pirate • Cloaked Drone • Phazon Elite • Omega Pirate • Meta Ridley • Metroid Prime (Unused: Kraid • Sabergauth)
Metroid Prime Hunters	Cretaphid (v1, v2, v3, v4) • Slench (1, 2, 3, 4) • Kanden • Spire • Weavel • Sylux • Noxus • Trace • Fire Spawn • Arctic Spawn • Gorea
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes	Alpha Splinter / Dark Alpha Splinter • Alpha Sandigger / Bomb Guardian • Jump Guardian • Dark Samus • Amorbis • Dark Missile Trooper • Boost Guardian • Alpha Blogg • Grapple Guardian • Chykka • Spider Guardian • Power Bomb Guardian • Caretaker Class Drone • Quadraxis • Emperor Ing (Unused: Mad AI)
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption	Berserker Lord • Meta Ridley • Rundas • Korakk • Mogenar • Steamlord • Defense Drone • Ghor • Helios • Gandrayda • Metroid Hatcher • Mining cannon • Pirate Commander • Omega Ridley • Dark Samus • Aurora Unit 313
Metroid Prime: Federation Force	Ice Hopper Nest • Generator • Sawken • Rohkor Beetle • Cyranon • Pirate Warship • Mainframe • Samus • Master Brain
*See also: Bosses in the Metroid* series**

Metroid Prime and Dark Samus
Abilities	Metroid Prime: Particle Wave Projector • Seeker Missile • Snare Beam • Ultrafrigid Beam Dark Samus: Bomb • Boost Ball • Charge Beam • Dark Echo • Missile Launcher • Missile • Phazon bullets Phazon Suit • Screw Attack • Shrapnel Beam • Stealth field generator • Phazon Laser
Music	VS. Metroid Prime (Spider) • Metroid Prime Battle • Dark Samus Intro • Dark Samus Appears Part 2 Darkness • Escape
Misc.	Dark Samus Biography • Dark Samus Development Notes • Dark Samus Gallery • Dark Samus Rooms Dark Samus in Super Smash Bros. • 04ε: Dark Samus

[1] Metroid Prime Trilogy art booklet: When she reaches the crater, Samus encounters Metroid Prime, a Metroid that has mutated into a terrible creature after absorbing a great amount of Phazon energy from the Phazon Core. Metroid Prime, serving as the Phazon Core’s guardian, attacks Samus and a fierce battle ensues. Retro Studios. Metroid Prime Trilogy. Nintendo. English. August 24, 2009.

[2] Chozo Lore "Worm": Many Chozo are gifted with the distant sight, and even more begin to learn it as our harmonization with the universe becomes more and more complete. We peer forward, seeing prophecy in the ripples of the water, hearing rumors of coming days on the breath of the wind. Though we celebrate the distant sight, many of these visions are dark - the worst of the prophecies, and the most common, tells of the coming of the Worm. Born from parasites, nurtured in a poisoned womb, the Worm grows, devouring from within, until the world begins to rot. Not all prophecies come to pass, of course, but we cannot help but fear this dark portent. Retro Studios. Metroid Prime Trilogy. Nintendo. English. 2009-8-24.

[3] Chozo Lore "Cradle": None know if our temple, the Cradle, will prove powerful enough to contain this evil forever. For now, it wraps around that abomination, cutting it off from the world above. However we believe the power or Cipher, which has been produced by linking the 12 Artifacts, should be strong enough. The fate of this world is now left to the One who will collect all the Artifacts in the future. The time when the Entrusted One knows is approaching.Retro Studios. Metroid Prime Trilogy. Nintendo. English. 2009-8-24.

[4] Chozo Lore "Contain": The containment of the Great Poison... This task has fallen to the Chozo, and we will not flee from our duty, even as we suffer with the land and its creatures. We will pour our will into the Twelve - the Artifacts that, when brought together, form the lock that holds this great evil at bay in the depths of the planet. This lock must stand up to all who might come to assault it. To preserve the power of the seal, and to protect it from those who would meddle for their own designs, we will spread the Artifacts across the land, hiding them from prying eyes. The lock must never open until the day comes when this disaster can finally be put right. Retro Studios. Metroid Prime Trilogy. Nintendo. English. 2009-8-24.

[5] Space Pirate Data "Metroid Studies": Initial transfer of Metroids to Tallon IV research facilities has been completed. Three were terminated in an incident at the landing site, but the others were pacified and transported safely. Initial Phazon infusion testing is under way. We are eager to observe the effects of Phazon on Metroids, especially their ability to absorb and process the energy given off by Phazon sources. Early research suggests a considerable growth in power and size. Whether the creatures will stay stable thereafter remains to be seen. Retro Studios. Metroid Prime Trilogy. Nintendo. English. 2009-8-24.

[6] Space Pirate Data "Impact Crater": Investigations into a possible ingress point for the impact crater continue to meet with failure. The shield of strange energy that protects it is impermeable, and all attempts to tunnel past it have proved fruitless. Our continued futility in this matter is made all the more significant in light of recent life form readings we've discovered emanating from deep within the crater. Analysis of the readings indicates that a massive creature is gestating in there, absorbing enormous amounts or Phazon from the Phazon core at the heart of the impact crater. This discovery makes accessing the crater doubtly important - not only will it open the door to the vast deposits of Phazon within, but it will also lead us to this creature, whatever it may be. Retro Studios. Metroid Prime Trilogy. Nintendo. English. 2009-8-24.

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[8] ttps://shinesparkers.net/interviews/mike-sneath/

[9] Space Pirate Data "Metroid Prime": Test subject Z-d, hereafter referred to as Metroid Prime, was recently discovered in a cavern by mining crews. It quickly dispatched the miners, but was eventually contained by security units and drones. Once contained, we were able to begin studies upon Metroid Prime. The results have been astonishing. It is genetically similar to a Metroid, albeit on a highly evolved level. It displays a limitless capacity for Phazon infusion and shows no Phazon-based degeneration whatsoever. It continues to grow in size, and while it has manifested some psychotic behavior, the cold field we use to pacify remain effective. Authorization for advanced studies on Metroid Prime have been approved. Retro Studios. Metroid Prime. Nintendo. English. 2002-11-15.

[10] Space Pirate Data "Prime Breach": Subject Metroid Prime's breach has been contained. Reports indicate that it sensed a large batch of raw Phazon in the lab from within its stasis tank and broke through the glass, using previously unsuspected strength. Besides consuming all of the Phazon, Metroid Prime assimilated several weapons and defense systems from fallen security units. It has suffered no ill effect from said assimilation: indeed, it began to use its newly acquired weapons against us. Once we pacified it, we were unable to remove the assimilated gear without threat to Metroid Prime — the gear is now an integral part of its body. Command is intrigued by this new found ability, and has ordered further study to commence at once.Retro Studios. Metroid Prime. Nintendo. English. 2002-11-15.

[11] Space Pirate Data "Prime Mutations": Metroid Prime continues to feed and grow ever larger in the impact crater caves. Its hunger knows no bounds, and it has begun to manifest unusual mutations since its breach. These include armor plating on its epidermis and mechanical outgrowths that generate defense screens. These screens render it invulnerable to most weapon systems, but a flaw in the mutation leads to increased vulnerability to certain weapons. It compensates for this by shifting the screens quickly. This latest development concerns Security units greatly: they feel it's a matter of time before Metroid Prime corrects this defect and renders itself invulnerable to all weaponry. Containment would be nigh impossible if this were to occur. Retro Studios. Metroid Prime. Nintendo. English. 2002-11-15.

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 {{cquotetxt|''The prophecies tell of the coming of the Worm. Born from [[Metroid (species)|parasites]], nurtured in a [[Leviathan|poisoned womb]], the Worm grows, devouring from within, until the [[Tallon IV|world]] begins to rot. The words of the seers have come to pass, for there, in [[Impact Crater|the depths of the world]], the ravenous Worm lurks and feeds. From the stars it came, blighting Tallon with its [[Phazon|Great Poison]]. We can but watch as the Worm grows, watch and wait.''|Unknown Chozo|color=gray|size=300%}}
-'''Metroid Prime''' was the main antagonist of the [[Metroid Prime|game of the same name]], and is furthermore the main antagonist of the [[Prime Series#Prime Trilogy|''Metroid Prime'' trilogy]] as a whole. An extremely mutated [[Metroid (species)|Metroid]] of unknown origin infused with huge quantities of [[Phazon]], Metroid Prime was the guardian of [[Tallon IV]]'s [[Leviathan]].<ref>'''Metroid Prime Trilogy art booklet:'''
+'''Metroid Prime''' was the main antagonist of the [[Metroid Prime|game of the same name]] and was the main antagonist of the [[Prime Series#Prime Trilogy|''Metroid Prime'' trilogy]] as a whole. An extremely mutated [[Metroid (species)|Metroid]] of unknown origin infused with huge quantities of [[Phazon]], Metroid Prime was the guardian of [[Tallon IV]]'s [[Leviathan]].<ref>'''Metroid Prime Trilogy art booklet:'''
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 ''Note: The following history is based on [[Chozo Lore]] as it appears in the PAL and [[Wii]] versions of ''Prime''. For the original NTSC version of Metroid Prime's history, see the [[#Alternate History|Alternate History section]].''
-A [[Chozo]] prophecy foretold that their adopted world of [[Tallon IV]] would become infested by a great evil, known to them as the '''Worm'''. <ref>'''Chozo Lore "Worm":''' Many Chozo are gifted with the distant sight, and even more begin to learn it as our harmonization with the universe becomes more and more complete. We peer forward, seeing prophecy in the ripples of the water, hearing rumors of coming days on the breath of the wind. Though we celebrate the distant sight, many of these visions are dark - the worst of the prophecies, and the most common, tells of the coming of the Worm. Born from parasites, nurtured in a poisoned womb, the Worm grows, devouring from within, until the world begins to rot. Not all prophecies come to pass, of course, but we cannot help but fear this dark portent. {{Cite game |title=[[Metroid Prime Trilogy]] |developer=[[Retro Studios]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=2009-8-24 |language=English }}</ref> Some time later, the prophecy came to fruition: a [[Leviathan]] from the planet [[Phaaze]] crashed onto Tallon IV and released Phazon, a highly poisonous and mutagenic substance. The Phazon seeped into the soil and life of Tallon IV, destroying the ecosystem and violently mutating the life that could endure the substance. The Chozo were also greatly affected; many died, and some returned as [[Chozo Ghost|malevolent spirits]], which the Chozo refered to as "The Turned". At some point, the "Worm" foretold by the Chozo also came into being when a lone Metroid of unknown origin took up residence inside the Leviathan and began to thrive on its Phazon, mutating beyond recognition.
+A [[Chozo]] prophecy foretold that their adopted world of [[Tallon IV]] would become infested by a great evil, known to them as the '''Worm'''. <ref>'''Chozo Lore "Worm":''' Many Chozo are gifted with the distant sight, and even more begin to learn it as our harmonization with the universe becomes more and more complete. We peer forward, seeing prophecy in the ripples of the water, hearing rumors of coming days on the breath of the wind. Though we celebrate the distant sight, many of these visions are dark - the worst of the prophecies, and the most common, tells of the coming of the Worm. Born from parasites, nurtured in a poisoned womb, the Worm grows, devouring from within, until the world begins to rot. Not all prophecies come to pass, of course, but we cannot help but fear this dark portent. {{Cite game |title=[[Metroid Prime Trilogy]] |developer=[[Retro Studios]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=2009-8-24 |language=English }}</ref> Some time later, the prophecy came to fruition. A [[Leviathan]] from the planet called [[Phaaze]] crashed onto Tallon IV and released Phazon, a highly poisonous and mutagenic substance. The Phazon seeped into the soil and life of Tallon IV, destroying the ecosystem and violently mutating the life that could endure the substance. The Chozo are also greatly affected. Many died and some returned as [[Chozo Ghost|malevolent spirits]] which the Chozo refered to as "The Turned". At some point, the "Worm" foretold by the Chozo also came into being when a lone Metroid of unknown origin took up residence inside the Leviathan and began to thrive on it's Phazon, mutating beyond recognition.
-Seeing the evil that was corrupting their home, the surviving Chozo created a temple, known to them as the [[Artifact Temple|Cradle]], to contain the continued spread of Phazon, and its source, the [[Leviathan]].<ref>'''Chozo Lore "Cradle":''' None know if our temple, the Cradle, will prove powerful enough to contain this evil forever. For now, it wraps around that abomination, cutting it off from the world above. However we believe the power or Cipher, which has been produced by linking the 12 Artifacts, should be strong enough. The fate of this world is now left to the One who will collect all the Artifacts in the future. The time when the Entrusted One knows is approaching.{{Cite game |title=[[Metroid Prime Trilogy]] |developer=[[Retro Studios]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=2009-8-24 |language=English}}</ref> In order to ensure a seal around the cradle, as well as provide their prophesized Defender access to the Leviathan's [[Impact Crater]], they created and scattered twelve key-like [[Chozo Artifacts|Artifacts]] known as the Cipher.<ref>'''Chozo Lore "Contain":''' The containment of the Great Poison... This task has fallen to the Chozo, and we will not flee from our duty, even as we suffer with the land and its creatures. We will pour our will into the Twelve - the Artifacts that, when brought together, form the lock that holds this great evil at bay in the depths of the planet. This lock must stand up to all who might come to assault it. To preserve the power of the seal, and to protect it from those who would meddle for their own designs, we will spread the Artifacts across the land, hiding them from prying eyes. The lock must never open until the day comes when this disaster can finally be put right. {{Cite game |title=[[Metroid Prime Trilogy]] |developer=[[Retro Studios]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=2009-8-24 |language=English}}</ref> Their efforts with the Cradle only stopped the brunt of the Phazon; Tallon IV now suffered the fate of a slow death as the exposed poison spread out. The Chozo concluded that Tallon IV was doomed unless it was saved by their prophesied [[Entrusted One]]. With this thread of hope, they left behind [[Power Suit]] modules with the hope that one day a savior would fulfill the prophecy and deliver the planet from death.
+Seeing the evil that was corrupting their home, the surviving Chozo created a temple known to them as the [[Artifact Temple|Cradle]] to contain the continued spread of Phazon and it's source, the [[Leviathan]].<ref>'''Chozo Lore "Cradle":''' None know if our temple, the Cradle, will prove powerful enough to contain this evil forever. For now, it wraps around that abomination, cutting it off from the world above. However we believe the power or Cipher, which has been produced by linking the 12 Artifacts, should be strong enough. The fate of this world is now left to the One who will collect all the Artifacts in the future. The time when the Entrusted One knows is approaching.{{Cite game |title=[[Metroid Prime Trilogy]] |developer=[[Retro Studios]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=2009-8-24 |language=English}}</ref> In order to ensure a seal around the cradle as well as to provide their prophesized Defender access to the Leviathan's [[Impact Crater]], they created and scattered twelve key-like [[Chozo Artifacts|Artifacts]] known as the Cipher.<ref>'''Chozo Lore "Contain":''' The containment of the Great Poison... This task has fallen to the Chozo, and we will not flee from our duty, even as we suffer with the land and its creatures. We will pour our will into the Twelve - the Artifacts that, when brought together, form the lock that holds this great evil at bay in the depths of the planet. This lock must stand up to all who might come to assault it. To preserve the power of the seal, and to protect it from those who would meddle for their own designs, we will spread the Artifacts across the land, hiding them from prying eyes. The lock must never open until the day comes when this disaster can finally be put right. {{Cite game |title=[[Metroid Prime Trilogy]] |developer=[[Retro Studios]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=2009-8-24 |language=English}}</ref> Their efforts with the Cradle only stopped the brunt of the Phazon. Tallon IV now suffered from the fate of a slow death as the exposed poison spread out. The Chozo concluded that Tallon IV was doomed unless it was saved by their prophesied [[Entrusted One]]. With this thread of hope, they left the [[Power Suit]] modules behind with the hopes that one day a savior would fulfill the prophecy and deliver the planet from death.
 [[File:UnusedMetroidPrimeExoScans.png|thumb|Unused scan images of Metroid Prime's exoskeleton form, seen in [[Metroid Prime/Gallery#Gallery 2.2FBiology Gallery|concept art]].]]
-Decades after the last Chozo on the planet had died out, the [[Space Pirates]] discovered [[Tallon IV]], and became obsessed with the mutagenic properties of [[Phazon]]. The Pirates established multiple research facilities on the planet, and began importing [[Metroids]] for use in their experiments.<ref>'''Space Pirate Data "Metroid Studies":''' Initial transfer of Metroids to Tallon IV research facilities has been completed. Three were terminated in an incident at the landing site, but the others were pacified and transported safely. Initial Phazon infusion testing is under way. We are eager to observe the effects of Phazon on Metroids, especially their ability to absorb and process the energy given off by Phazon sources. Early research suggests a considerable growth in power and size. Whether the creatures will stay stable thereafter remains to be seen. {{Cite game |title=[[Metroid Prime Trilogy]] |developer=[[Retro Studios]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=2009-8-24 |language=English}}</ref>
+Decades after the last Chozo on the planet died out, the [[Space Pirates]] discovered [[Tallon IV]] and became obsessed with the mutagenic properties of [[Phazon]]. The Pirates established multiple research facilities on the planet and began importing the [[Metroids]] for use in their experiments.<ref>'''Space Pirate Data "Metroid Studies":''' Initial transfer of Metroids to Tallon IV research facilities has been completed. Three were terminated in an incident at the landing site, but the others were pacified and transported safely. Initial Phazon infusion testing is under way. We are eager to observe the effects of Phazon on Metroids, especially their ability to absorb and process the energy given off by Phazon sources. Early research suggests a considerable growth in power and size. Whether the creatures will stay stable thereafter remains to be seen. {{Cite game |title=[[Metroid Prime Trilogy]] |developer=[[Retro Studios]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=2009-8-24 |language=English}}</ref>
-Though the Pirates were never able to break the Cipher sealing off the Impact Crater, they detected the life signs of a massive entity within absorbing enormous quantities of Phazon directly from the [[Phazon Core (room)|Phazon core]]. <ref>'''Space Pirate Data "Impact Crater":''' Investigations into a possible ingress point for the impact crater continue to meet with failure. The shield of strange energy that protects it is impermeable, and all attempts to tunnel past it have proved fruitless. Our continued futility in this matter is made all the more significant in light of recent life form readings we've discovered emanating from deep within the crater. Analysis of the readings indicates that a massive creature is gestating in there, absorbing enormous amounts or Phazon from the Phazon core at the heart of the impact crater. This discovery makes accessing the crater doubtly important - not only will it open the door to the vast deposits of Phazon within, but it will also lead us to this creature, whatever it may be. {{Cite game |title=[[Metroid Prime Trilogy]] |developer=[[Retro Studios]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=2009-8-24 |language=English}}</ref>
+Though the Pirates are never able to break the Cipher that was sealing the Impact Crater off, they detected the life signs of a massive entity within absorbing enormous quantities of Phazon directly from the [[Phazon Core (room)|Phazon core]]. <ref>'''Space Pirate Data "Impact Crater":''' Investigations into a possible ingress point for the impact crater continue to meet with failure. The shield of strange energy that protects it is impermeable, and all attempts to tunnel past it have proved fruitless. Our continued futility in this matter is made all the more significant in light of recent life form readings we've discovered emanating from deep within the crater. Analysis of the readings indicates that a massive creature is gestating in there, absorbing enormous amounts or Phazon from the Phazon core at the heart of the impact crater. This discovery makes accessing the crater doubtly important - not only will it open the door to the vast deposits of Phazon within, but it will also lead us to this creature, whatever it may be. {{Cite game |title=[[Metroid Prime Trilogy]] |developer=[[Retro Studios]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=2009-8-24 |language=English}}</ref>
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-:''"These husks are identical to the [[bioform]] you encountered within the crater on Tallon IV."''
+:''"These husks are identical to the [[bioform]] that you encountered within the crater on Tallon IV."''
 ===[[Metroid Prime 2: Dark Echoes Q&A|''Metroid Prime 2: Dark Echoes'' Q&amp;A]]===
-QUESTION: I heard that Metroids are man-made life-forms created on planet SR388, but just what is Metroid Prime that was in the fallen Phazon meteorite?
+QUESTION: I heard that Metroids are man-made life-forms created on the planet called SR388, but just what was Metroid Prime that was in the fallen Phazon meteorite?
-ANSWER: I think that due to the effects of Phazon, it had mutated dramatically [into Metroid Prime].
+ANSWER: I think that due to the effects of Phazon, it mutated dramatically [Into Metroid Prime].
-QUESTION: Is there a relation between Metroid Prime stealing Samus' Phazon Suit and the appearance of Dark Samus?
+QUESTION: Was there a relation between Metroid Prime stealing Samus' Phazon Suit and the appearance of Dark Samus?
-ANSWER: It is extremely likely that Dark Samus was born by reading [into Samus' mind] via the Phazon Suit.<ref>https://shinesparkers.net/metroid-prime-2-dark-echoes-qa/3/</ref>
+ANSWER: It was extremely likely that Dark Samus was born by reading [Into Samus' mind] via the Phazon Suit.<ref>https://shinesparkers.net/metroid-prime-2-dark-echoes-qa/3/</ref>
 ===[[Mike Sneath]] [[Shinesparkers]] interview===
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 [[File:Prime Exo Brawl.jpg|thumb|400px|Four Images showing the Exoskeleton form of Metroid Prime in ''Brawl''.]]
 ;Metroid Prime (Exo)
-:''"The form of the Metroid Prime that Samus first encounters. It can become invulnerable to all but one of Samus's weapons at a time. The body color alternates between yellow, purple, white, and red, with the color indicating the weapon that can deal damage. After taking a certain amount of damage, the Metroid Prime exoskeleton reveals its core essence.''
+:''"The form of the Metroid Prime that Samus first encountered. It could become invulnerable to all, but one of Samus' weapons at a time. The body color alternated between yellow, purple, white and red with the color indicating the weapon that could deal damage. After taking a certain amount of damage, the Metroid Prime exoskeleton revealed it's core essence.''
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-''"The core form of Metroid Prime after losing its exoskeleton. It can make itself invisible for a set time, which requires Samus to make a visor change. Normal hits do not have any effect on it--the Metroid Prime can eventually be defeated by using the Phazon Beam while standing in a Phazon puddle."''
+''"The core form of Metroid Prime after losing it's exoskeleton. It could make itself invisible for a set time which required Samus to make a visor change. Normal hits did not have any effect on it. The Metroid Prime could eventually be defeated by using the Phazon Beam while standing in a Phazon puddle."''
 '''[[GCN]] ''[[Metroid Prime]]'''''
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-==Samus's arrival==
+==Samus' arrival==
 [[File:Prime Chamber.png|thumb|300px|Samus encountering Metroid Prime within the Impact Crater.]]
-When Samus arrived on Tallon IV, the planet was significantly corrupted by Phazon. She explored the planet, exterminating many of the corrupted creatures and destroying the Space Pirate base. She eventually collected the twelve Chozo Artifacts and gained access to the Impact Crater, though she had to fight off [[Meta Ridley]] beforehand.
+When Samus arrived on Tallon IV, the planet was significantly corrupted by Phazon. She explored the planet, exterminating many of the corrupted creatures and destroying the Space Pirate base. She eventually collected the twelve Chozo Artifacts and gained access to the Impact Crater, though she had to fight [[Meta Ridley]] off beforehand.
-Inside, instead of the normal blue Phazon seen throughout the planet, [[Red Phazon]] could be seen. This Phazon was 86% stronger than normal Phazon, strong enough to mutate Metroids into [[Fission Metroid]]s, and to cause damage to Samus' suit, despite the protection given by the Phazon Suit. As she progressed through the Impact Crater, she encountered Metroid Prime.
+Inside, instead of the normal blue Phazon seen throughout the planet, [[Red Phazon]] could be seen. This Phazon was 86% stronger than normal Phazon, strong enough to mutate the Metroids into [[Fission Metroid]]s and to cause damage to Samus' suit, despite the protection that was given by the Phazon Suit. As she progressed through the Impact Crater, she encountered Metroid Prime.
 ==Battle==
-Samus' battle with Metroid Prime is the last in the game. Metroid Prime has two forms. When scanning Metroid Prime, a close-up of the top of its armored form reveals its Core form is present inside the exoskeleton, exposed only through a small slit that serves as a visor.
+Samus' battle with Metroid Prime was the last in the game. Metroid Prime had two forms. When scanning Metroid Prime, a close-up of the top of it's armored form revealed it's Core form was present inside the exoskeleton, exposed only through a small slit that served as a visor.
 ===Exoskeletal form===
-The first form of Metroid Prime is completely encased in a thick black carapace, save for its glowing red eyes. It uses a shielding system where the color of the (initially) grayish-white markings on its body indicate what beam is its weakness. The same can be said of the color and nature of the beam it fires from its massive maw (which spans the bottom of its entire carapace). Purple represents the [[Wave Beam]], blue-white represents the [[Ice Beam]], red represents the [[Plasma Beam]], and yellow represents the [[Power Beam]]. Samus must switch to the beam (or beam combo) required and fire at Metroid Prime's human-like visage to damage it. After a set amount of damage, Metroid Prime will retaliate by closing the lid where its visage is exposed before attempting to ram Samus, which she can avoid by entering [[Morph Ball]] form and rolling into grooves in the ground under the creature. It will also attack with Ultrafrigid Breath, Multi-Missiles, Snare Beams, and Particle Wave Projectors. As Metroid Prime takes more damage, it retreats into deeper caverns, using stronger and stronger attacks as it goes. Its movements and attacks become progressively more erratic as well, as it will shift screens more frequently and its attacks become more unpredictable. Eventually, it crawls toward one final pit and falls, and Samus follows it.
+The first form of Metroid Prime was completely encased in a thick black carapace, save for it's glowing red eyes. It used a shielding system where the color of the (Initially) grayish-white markings on it's body indicated what beam was it's weakness. The same could be said about the color and the nature of the beam that it fired from it's massive maw (Which spanned the bottom of it's entire carapace). Purple represented the [[Wave Beam]], blue-white represented the ICE Beam, red represented the [[Plasma Beam]] and yellow represented the [[Power Beam]]. Samus must switch to the beam (Or beam combo) that was required and fire at Metroid Prime's human-like visage to damage it. After a set amount of damage, Metroid Prime would retaliate by closing the lid where it's visage was exposed before attempting to ram Samus which she could avoid by entering [[Morph Ball]] form and rolling into grooves in the ground under the creature. It would also attack with Ultrafrigid Breath, Multi-Missiles, Snare Beams and Particle Wave Projectors. As Metroid Prime took more damage, it retreated into the deeper caverns by using stronger and stronger attacks as it went. It's movements and attacks became progressively more erratic as well as it would shift screens more frequently and it's attacks became more unpredictable. Eventually, it crawled toward one final pit and fell and Samus followed it.
 [[File:Metroid Prime Core.png|thumb|300px|Metroid Prime's Core Essence]]
 ===Core form===
-When Samus lands, she finds Metroid Prime's exoskeleton open with its top missing and the armor plating oozing Phazon. Metroid Prime flies out of the cast-off body in its second form, the core essence of Metroid Prime. In its second form, Metroid Prime is only vulnerable to pure Phazon. This core form is a deep, translucent blue, with six tentacles attached to an elongated body shaped like that of a [[Hunter Metroid]], with three overdeveloped nuclei, and a mouthless, gaunt, humanoid face with fiery eyes. It uses its tentacles to shoot waves of energy throughout the room which Samus jumps over to avoid, and it will spawn various species of Metroid; as the battle progresses, it escalates from spawning [[Tallon Metroid]]s to [[Hunter Metroid]]s and [[Fission Metroid]]s. However, when it creates a Metroid, Metroid Prime also creates a small pool of pure Phazon. Thanks to the [[Phazon Suit]], Samus can stand on these pools and enter [[Hypermode|Hyper-Mode]]. This allows her to fire Phazon at Metroid Prime through the [[Phazon Beam]], greatly damaging it. Throughout the battle, Metroid Prime attempts to elude Samus by repeatedly shifting out of the visible spectrum. Samus continues her assault by utilizing her [[Thermal Visor|Thermal]] and [[X-Ray Visor|X-Ray]] visors to continue targeting Metroid Prime. Eventually, Metroid Prime is overwhelmed, and completely destabilizes.
+When Samus landed, she found Metroid Prime's exoskeleton open with it's top missing and the armor plating with the oozing Phazon. Metroid Prime flew out of the cast-off body in it's second form which was the core essence of Metroid Prime. In it's second form, Metroid Prime was only vulnerable to pure Phazon. This core form was a deep, translucent blue with six tentacles attached to an elongated body shaped like that of a [[Hunter Metroid]] with three overdeveloped nuclei and a mouthless, gaunt, humanoid face with fiery eyes. It used it's tentacles to shoot waves of energy throughout the room which Samus jumped over to avoid and it would spawn various species of Metroid. As the battle progressed, it escalated from the spawning [[Tallon Metroid]]s to the [[Hunter Metroid]]s and the [[Fission Metroid]]s. However, when it created a Metroid, Metroid Prime also created a small pool of pure Phazon. Thanks to the [[Phazon Suit]], Samus could stand on these pools and enter [[Hypermode|Hyper-Mode]]. This allowed her to fire Phazon at Metroid Prime through the [[Phazon Beam]], greatly damaging it. Throughout the battle, Metroid Prime attempted to elude Samus by repeatedly shifting out of the visible spectrum. Samus continued her assault by utilizing her [[Thermal Visor|Thermal]] and [[X-Ray Visor|X-Ray]] visors to continue targeting Metroid Prime. Eventually, Metroid Prime was overwhelmed and completely destabilized.
 [[File:Metroid Prime face closeup.jpg|thumb|The creature's humanoid 'face'.]]
-Once Samus has defeated Metroid Prime's second form, it morphs into an odd-looking blob, similar to a [[Metroid (species)|Metroid]] or a [[Core-X]] from ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''. Tentacles come out of it and grab Samus, pulling her towards it. Samus pulls back, and is eventually separated from her Phazon Suit, which is pulled into what remains of the Metroid Prime. This leaves her in her [[Gravity Suit]]. All other sources of Phazon in the vicinity explode, causing the entire cavern to collapse. She calls in her ship using the controls on her arm cannon, and leaps from the collapsing structure onto her hovering gunship.
+Once Samus defeated Metroid Prime's second form, it morphed into an odd-looking blob which was similar to a [[Metroid (species)|Metroid]] or a [[Core-X]] from ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''. The tentacles came out of it and grabbed Samus, pulling her toward it. Samus pulled back and was eventually separated from her Phazon Suit which was pulled into what remained of Metroid Prime. This left her in her [[Gravity Suit]]. All of the other sources of Phazon in the vicinity exploded, causing the entire cavern to collapse. She called her ship in by using the controls on her arm cannon and leaped from the collapsing structure onto her hovering gunship.
 ==Dark Samus==
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 ==Alternate History==
-In the original North American GameCube release of ''[[Metroid Prime]]'', the history of the Metroid Prime entity was significantly different from the versions presented in further releases of the game. This version of events is considered to be non-canon.
+In the original North American GameCube release of ''[[Metroid Prime]]'', the history of the Metroid Prime entity was significantly different from the versions presented in further releases of the game. This version of events was considered to be non-canon.
 {{Noncanon}}
-In this version of events, the Chozo had reached a complete understanding of the universe, and left their bodies behind as they ascended to a higher plane. The impact of the Leviathan was initially a curiosity to them, but the violent spread of Phazon soon ripped them back into the physical world in the form of [[Chozo Ghosts|ghosts]]. Metroid Prime was already present within the Leviathan at its impact, confirming the prophecy of the Worm. Notably, in order for Metroid Prime to have already existed within the Leviathan, the creature and consequently the Metroid species, must have existed at the Leviathan's place of origin, later revealed to be the distant planet [[Phaaze]]. This contradicts many sources from other games in the [[Metroid (series)|''Metroid'' series]] which state that the one and only planet of origin for the Metroid species is planet [[SR388]].
+In this version of events, the Chozo reached a complete understanding of the universe and left their bodies behind as they ascended to a higher plane. The impact of the Leviathan was initially a curiosity to them, but the violent spread of Phazon soon ripped them back into the physical world in the form of [[Chozo Ghosts|ghosts]]. Metroid Prime was already present within the Leviathan at it's impact, confirming the prophecy of the Worm. Notably, in order for Metroid Prime to have already existed within the Leviathan, the creature and consequently the Metroid species must have existed at the Leviathan's place of origin, later revealed to be the distant planet called [[Phaaze]]. This contradicted many sources from other games in the [[Metroid (series)|''Metroid'' series]] which stated that the one and only planet of origin for the Metroid species was the planet called [[SR388]].
-The Chozo built the [[Cradle]] to contain both the Leviathan and Metroid Prime itself, and sealed it with their twelve Artifacts. However, in their ghostly forms, the Chozo were severely affected by the corrupting power of Phazon. Many were completely corrupted, and became hateful spirits known as the Turned. Those remaining struggled to discern the past from the future, and were confused by repeated visions of [[Samus Aran]]. While this may have initially implied that some of the Chozo on Tallon IV were originally from Zebes where Samus was raised and were thus familiar with her, ''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption'' makes this nearly impossible with the lore data stating that the Tallon IV Chozo had previously inhabited planet Elysia. However it is possible some Chozo may have lived on Zebes as the Chozo of Tallon IV may have come from different worlds. Alternatively, some of the Zebesian Chozo transcended like the Tallon IV Chozo did, joining their fellow Chozo.
+The Chozo built the [[Cradle]] to contain both the Leviathan and Metroid Prime itself and sealed it with their twelve Artifacts. However, in their ghostly forms, the Chozo are severely affected by the corrupting power of Phazon. Many are completely corrupted and became hateful spirits known as the Turned. Those remaining struggled to discern the past from the future and are confused by repeated visions of [[Samus Aran]]. While this may have initially implied that some of the Chozo on Tallon IV are originally from Zebes where Samus was raised and are familiar with her, ''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption'' made this nearly impossible with the lore data stating that the Tallon IV Chozo previously inhabited the planet called Elysia. However, it was possible that some Chozo may have lived on Zebes as the Chozo of Tallon IV may have come from different worlds. Alternatively, some of the Zebesian Chozo transcended like the Tallon IV Chozo did, joining their fellow Chozo.
-As the ghostly Chozo fought to maintain their sanity, they also witnessed the arrival of the Space Pirates, who began experimenting with Phazon and Metroids. According to [[Space Pirate Data]], Metroid Prime was discovered in a cavern by a Pirate mining crew. It quickly killed the miners, though was able to be contained by security units and drones. Studies were then conducted on the creature, codenamed '''Test subject Z-d''' which led to the discovery that it was genetically related to the Metroid species, though Prime was much more advanced; with this knowledge, the Space Pirates gave the creature its name. It had a limitless capacity for Phazon and was not negatively affected by the substance whatsoever. It never stopped growing and had some psychotic behavior, likely due to the Phazon.<ref>'''Space Pirate Data "Metroid Prime":''' Test subject Z-d, hereafter referred to as Metroid Prime, was recently discovered in a cavern by mining crews. It quickly dispatched the miners, but was eventually contained by security units and drones. Once contained, we were able to begin studies upon Metroid Prime. The results have been astonishing. It is genetically similar to a Metroid, albeit on a highly evolved level. It displays a limitless capacity for Phazon infusion and shows no Phazon-based degeneration whatsoever. It continues to grow in size, and while it has manifested some psychotic behavior, the cold field we use to pacify remain effective. Authorization for advanced studies on Metroid Prime have been approved. {{Cite game |title=[[Metroid Prime]] |developer=[[Retro Studios]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=2002-11-15 |language=English }}</ref>
+As the ghostly Chozo fought to maintain their sanity, they also witnessed the arrival of the Space Pirates who began experimenting with Phazon and the Metroids. According to the [[Space Pirate Data]], Metroid Prime was discovered in a cavern by a Pirate mining crew. It quickly killed the miners, though was able to be contained by the security units and the drones. The studies are conducted on the creature, codenamed '''Test subject Z-d''' which led to the discovery that it was genetically related to the Metroid species, though Prime was much more advanced. With this knowledge, the Space Pirates gave the creature it's name. It had a limitless capacity for Phazon and was not negatively affected by the substance whatsoever. It never stopped growing and had some psychotic behavior, likely due to the Phazon.<ref>'''Space Pirate Data "Metroid Prime":''' Test subject Z-d, hereafter referred to as Metroid Prime, was recently discovered in a cavern by mining crews. It quickly dispatched the miners, but was eventually contained by security units and drones. Once contained, we were able to begin studies upon Metroid Prime. The results have been astonishing. It is genetically similar to a Metroid, albeit on a highly evolved level. It displays a limitless capacity for Phazon infusion and shows no Phazon-based degeneration whatsoever. It continues to grow in size, and while it has manifested some psychotic behavior, the cold field we use to pacify remain effective. Authorization for advanced studies on Metroid Prime have been approved. {{Cite game |title=[[Metroid Prime]] |developer=[[Retro Studios]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=2002-11-15 |language=English }}</ref>
-Metroid Prime was at one time kept in a stasis tank. There was a large batch of Phazon in the room it was in and, sensing it, the creature destroyed its tank and consumed all the Phazon. It also managed to assimilate several weapons and defense systems from fallen security units and began using its new weapons against the Space Pirates. They were able to contain it, but they were not able to remove the equipment, making them an integral part of Metroid Prime's body.<ref>'''Space Pirate Data "Prime Breach":''' Subject Metroid Prime's breach has been contained. Reports indicate that it sensed a large batch of raw Phazon in the lab from within its stasis tank and broke through the glass, using previously unsuspected strength. Besides consuming all of the Phazon, Metroid Prime assimilated several weapons and defense systems from fallen security units. It has suffered no ill effect from said assimilation: indeed, it began to use its newly acquired weapons against us. Once we pacified it, we were unable to remove the assimilated gear without threat to Metroid Prime — the gear is now an integral part of its body. Command is intrigued by this new found ability, and has ordered further study to commence at once.{{Cite game |title=[[Metroid Prime]] |developer=[[Retro Studios]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=2002-11-15 |language=English }}</ref> This ability to assimilate weapons into its own body would explain how Metroid Prime was able to absorb the Phazon Suit from Samus, and thus become Dark Samus.
+Metroid Prime was at one time kept in a stasis tank. There was a large batch of Phazon in the room that it was in and sensing it, the creature destroyed it's tank and consumed all of the Phazon. It also managed to assimilate several weapons and defense systems from the fallen security units and began using it's new weapons against the Space Pirates. They are able to contain it, but they are not able to remove the equipment, making them an integral part of Metroid Prime's body.<ref>'''Space Pirate Data "Prime Breach":''' Subject Metroid Prime's breach has been contained. Reports indicate that it sensed a large batch of raw Phazon in the lab from within its stasis tank and broke through the glass, using previously unsuspected strength. Besides consuming all of the Phazon, Metroid Prime assimilated several weapons and defense systems from fallen security units. It has suffered no ill effect from said assimilation: indeed, it began to use its newly acquired weapons against us. Once we pacified it, we were unable to remove the assimilated gear without threat to Metroid Prime — the gear is now an integral part of its body. Command is intrigued by this new found ability, and has ordered further study to commence at once.{{Cite game |title=[[Metroid Prime]] |developer=[[Retro Studios]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=2002-11-15 |language=English }}</ref> This ability to assimilate weapons into it's own body would explain how Metroid Prime was able to absorb the Phazon Suit from Samus and become Dark Samus.
-Metroid Prime eventually managed to fully assimilate the equipment, granting it incredible armor plating and powerful defense screens. The Space Pirates speculated that Metroid Prime would become impossible to contain if it continued to grow more powerful - this evidently was correct, as it somehow escaped the Pirates and returned to the [[Impact Crater]] by the time Samus encountered it.<ref>'''Space Pirate Data "Prime Mutations":''' Metroid Prime continues to feed and grow ever larger in the impact crater caves. Its hunger knows no bounds, and it has begun to manifest unusual mutations since its breach. These include armor plating on its epidermis and mechanical outgrowths that generate defense screens. These screens render it invulnerable to most weapon systems, but a flaw in the mutation leads to increased vulnerability to certain weapons. It compensates for this by shifting the screens quickly. This latest development concerns Security units greatly: they feel it's a matter of time before Metroid Prime corrects this defect and renders itself invulnerable to all weaponry. Containment would be nigh impossible if this were to occur. {{Cite game |title=[[Metroid Prime]] |developer=[[Retro Studios]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=2002-11-15 |language=English }}</ref>
+Metroid Prime eventually managed to fully assimilate the equipment, granting it incredible armor plating and powerful defense screens. The Space Pirates speculated that Metroid Prime would become impossible to contain if it continued to grow more powerful. This evidently was correct as it somehow escaped from the Pirates and returned to the [[Impact Crater]] by the time that Samus encountered it.<ref>'''Space Pirate Data "Prime Mutations":''' Metroid Prime continues to feed and grow ever larger in the impact crater caves. Its hunger knows no bounds, and it has begun to manifest unusual mutations since its breach. These include armor plating on its epidermis and mechanical outgrowths that generate defense screens. These screens render it invulnerable to most weapon systems, but a flaw in the mutation leads to increased vulnerability to certain weapons. It compensates for this by shifting the screens quickly. This latest development concerns Security units greatly: they feel it's a matter of time before Metroid Prime corrects this defect and renders itself invulnerable to all weaponry. Containment would be nigh impossible if this were to occur. {{Cite game |title=[[Metroid Prime]] |developer=[[Retro Studios]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |date=2002-11-15 |language=English }}</ref>
 {{Endnoncanon}}
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 ==Origin Theory==
 [[File:Metroid Prime Concept.png|thumb|300px|Concept art of the exoskeleton]]
-Metroid Prime's origin was never fully explained. According to [http://metroid-database.com/mpt/mptbook3.jpg Page 3 of the Art Booklet] packaged with ''Metroid Prime Trilogy'', Metroid Prime was originally a [[Metroids|Metroid]] that became corrupted by absorbing Phazon from the [[Phazon Core]] present inside the Leviathan that impacted Tallon IV. Based on this information, as well as the Infant Leviathan's logbook entry, one may conclude that the Leviathan attracted a Metroid into its body after landing. However, there is no [[Chozo Lore]] on Tallon IV which states the existence of any Metroid living among the peaceful race during their reign, leading to another conclusion: the Metroid that would become the Phazon Core's guardian was among the specimens brought to the planet by Space Pirates many years later. Evidence supporting this are Pirate log entries describing events of Metroids escaping captivity on several occasions, but retconned Pirate Data in later versions of the game firmly established the marauding race's inability to bypass the Cradle's impenetrable containment field, seemingly making it impossible for any outsider to enter the Impact Crater unless one had the 12 Artifacts to the Chozo Temple.
+Metroid Prime's origin was never fully explained. According to [http://metroid-database.com/mpt/mptbook3.jpg Page 3 of the Art Booklet] packaged with ''Metroid Prime Trilogy'', Metroid Prime was originally a [[Metroids|Metroid]] that became corrupted by absorbing Phazon from the [[Phazon Core]] present inside the Leviathan that impacted Tallon IV. Based on this information as well as the Infant Leviathan's logbook entry, one may conclude that the Leviathan attracted a Metroid into it's body after landing. However, there was no [[Chozo Lore]] on Tallon IV which stated the existence of any Metroid living among the peaceful race during their reign, leading to another conclusion. The Metroid that would become the Phazon Core's guardian was among the specimens brought to the planet by the Space Pirates many years later. The evidence that was supporting this are the Pirate log entries describing the events of the Metroids that are escaping from captivity on several occasions, but the retconned Pirate Data in the later versions of the game firmly established the marauding race's inability to bypass the Cradle's impenetrable containment field, seemingly making it impossible for any outsider to enter the Impact Crater unless one had the 12 Artifacts to the Chozo Temple.
-However, ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'' introduced the existence of several Metroid mutants, all resulting from [[Tallon Metroid]]s being heavily exposed to Phazon. Two of these, the [[Phazon Metroid]] and one of its branching stages of mutation, the [[Hopping Metroid]], are directly reminiscent of Metroid Prime's Core Essence and exoskeleton, respectively. The Phazon Metroid can phase out of existence to become intangible in a similar fashion to Prime's core form, allowing it to traverse through both solid surfaces and weapons fire unhindered. The Hopping Metroid can no longer fly or phase in and out, but has gained an exoskeleton and legs, all akin to Prime's flightless armored form. Due to these similarities, it is largely believed that the Metroid on Tallon IV which became the Prime creature followed the same stages of mutations witnessed in ''Corruption'', and that the Phazon Metroid's defining characteristic of phasing through barriers is what allowed it to bypass the Cradle's force field. Additionally, the loss of abilities seen in the Hopping Metroid potentially explains Metroid Prime's imprisonment inside the Impact Crater. Further evidence is the remains of exoskeletons with an uncanny resemblance to Prime's inside the [[Genesis Chamber]] on [[Phaaze]], prior to the final battle with Dark Samus. These seemingly molted husks imply that several Metroid Primes have indeed mutated from Metroid mutants also present on the planet. Interesting to note as well is the early concept art of Metroid Prime in the above right image, sharing features with both its final rendition and Hopping Metroids, with the surrounding environment resembling the inside of a Leviathan with its numerous [[Leviathan optical organ|optical organs]].
+However, ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'' introduced the existence of several Metroid mutants, all resulting from the [[Tallon Metroid]]s being heavily exposed to Phazon. Two of these, the [[Phazon Metroid]] and one of it's branching stages of mutation, the [[Hopping Metroid]] are directly reminiscent of Metroid Prime's Core Essence and exoskeleton respectively. The Phazon Metroid could phase out of existence to become intangible in a similar fashion to Prime's core form, allowing it to traverse through both solid surfaces and weapons fire unhindered. The Hopping Metroid could no longer fly or phase in and out, but gained an exoskeleton and legs, all akin to Prime's flightless armored form. Due to these similarities, it was largely believed that the Metroid on Tallon IV which became the Prime creature followed the same stages of mutations that are witnessed in ''Corruption'' and the Phazon Metroid's defining characteristic of phasing through the barriers was what allowed it to bypass the Cradle's force field. Additionally, the loss of abilities seen in the Hopping Metroid potentially explained Metroid Prime's imprisonment inside the Impact Crater. The further evidence was the remains of exoskeletons with an uncanny resemblance to Prime's inside the [[Genesis Chamber]] on [[Phaaze]], prior to the final battle with Dark Samus. These seemingly molted husks implied that several Metroid Primes indeed mutated from the Metroid mutants that are also present on the planet. It was Interesting to note as well was the early concept art of Metroid Prime in the above right image, sharing features with both it's final rendition and the Hopping Metroids with the surrounding environment resembling the inside of a Leviathan with it's numerous [[Leviathan optical organ|optical organs]].
-In summary, Metroid Prime is theorized to have once been a [[Metroid larva]] either born naturally on [[SR388]], or born on [[Zebes]] via division from exposure to [[Beta-Ray]]s. Whichever the case, it converted into a Tallon Metroid when it was brought over to Tallon IV by Space Pirates for their Phazon experiments after the events of Samus Aran's [[Zero Mission]]. It later escaped and exposed itself to heavy doses of radiation from the mutagen, transforming it into a Phazon Metroid. Instinctively, it sought out more sustenance to quench its relentless hunger, bringing it to the impact site of the Leviathan where concentrated Phazon was located. Using its unique ability, it phased through the Chozo Temple's otherwise impenetrable containment field, and continued feeding on the radioactive substance until it grew and mutated into a Hopping Metroid, trapping it within the Impact Crater in the process. Unable to phase through to the outside world anymore, the creature continued to feed and gestate, becoming the Metroid Prime which Samus encountered in the Phazon Infusion Chamber.
+In summary, Metroid Prime was theorized to have once been a [[Metroid larva]] either born naturally on [[SR388]] or born on [[Zebes]] via division from exposure to the [[Beta-Ray]]s. Whichever the case, it converted into a Tallon Metroid when it was brought over to Tallon IV by the Space Pirates for their Phazon experiments after the events of Samus Aran's [[Zero Mission]]. It later escaped and exposed itself to heavy doses of radiation from the mutagen, transforming it into a Phazon Metroid. Instinctively, it sought more sustenance out to quench it's relentless hunger, bringing it to the impact site of the Leviathan where the concentrated Phazon was located. Using it's unique ability, it phased through the Chozo Temple's impenetrable containment field and continued feeding on the radioactive substance until it grew and mutated into a Hopping Metroid, trapping it within the Impact Crater in the process. Unable to phase through to the outside world anymore, the creature continued to feed and gestate, becoming the Metroid Prime which Samus encountered in the Phazon Infusion Chamber.
 ===Inconsistencies===
-Despite this, there are several inconsistencies that exist with the theory above, along with in-game events related to the life form known as Metroid Prime that have not been explained in official canon. Below is a list of these, accompanied by potential explanations:
+Despite this, there are several inconsistencies that existed with the theory above along with the in-game events related to the life form known as Metroid Prime that are not explained in official canon. Below was a list of these, accompanied by potential explanations:
-*The Impact Crater on Tallon IV seemingly lacks a Phazon Core, which is the life form that is tasked with the production of Phazon until the entire planet is corrupted. It is generally believed that the Metroid Prime's insatiable hunger, a trait commonly found in all Metroids, compelled it to eat the Phazon Core and steal its role of producing Phazon. The fact that Metroid Prime can create pools of Phazon at will, along with its own log entry describing it as the source of Phazon on Tallon IV, enforce this theory; the [[Big Metroid]] from ''[[Super Metroid]]'' has also demonstrated the capacity to rob the abilities of its devoured prey. This also fits with Samus' ability to absorb abilities from the [[X Parasite]]s she absorbs as a result of the [[Vaccine "Metroid"]] made from Metroid cells that came from the [[baby]]. In addition, Metroid Prime's later form, Dark Samus, absorbs [[Rundas]], [[Ghor]] and [[Gandrayda]] in order to use their powers later on.
+*The Impact Crater on Tallon IV seemingly lacked a Phazon Core which was the life form that was tasked with the production of Phazon until the entire planet was corrupted. It was generally believed that the Metroid Prime's insatiable hunger, a trait commonly found in all Metroids compelled it to eat the Phazon Core and steal it's role of producing Phazon. The fact that Metroid Prime could create pools of Phazon at will along with it's own log entry describing it as the source of Phazon on Tallon IV enforced this theory. The [[Big Metroid]] from ''[[Super Metroid]]'' also demonstrated the capacity to rob the abilities of it's devoured prey. This also fit with Samus' ability to absorb abilities from the [[X Parasite]]s that she absorbed as a result of the [[Vaccine "Metroid"]] made from the Metroid cells that came from the [[baby]]. In addition, Metroid Prime's later form, Dark Samus absorbed [[Rundas]], [[Ghor]] and [[Gandrayda]] in order to use their powers later on.
-*''Metroid Prime 3'' states that Leviathans die soon after they have impacted their target planet, requiring them to quickly call upon a local predator to protect the former's Phazon Core. If the Space Pirates brought the future Metroid Prime many years later, the Leviathan was undoubtedly dead by then, and should have been unable to secure a guardian into its body, unless the Metroid entered the Leviathan out of its own volition.
+*''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption'' stated that the Leviathans died soon after they impacted their target which was a planet, requiring them to quickly call a local predator upon to protect the Leviathan's Phazon Core. If the Space Pirates brought the future Metroid Prime many years later, the Leviathan was undoubtedly dead by then and should have been unable to secure a guardian into it's body, unless the Metroid entered the Leviathan out of it's own volition.
-*Although the first ''Metroid Prime'' game features Pirate computers with data entries detailing events of Metroids escaping containment, they always conclude with the creatures being recaptured and/or killed. However, based on the disgruntled personalities and overall unhappiness seen in personal Space Pirate log entries, along with the harsh disciplinary actions reserved for bad performances, it is not unlikely that a Pirate may have intentionally refrained from reporting an escaped Metroid to his superiors; Samus herself witnesses several unreported outbreaks during her mission.
+*Although the first ''Metroid Prime'' game featured the Pirate computers with the data entries that are detailing the events of the Metroids escaping containment, they always concluded with the creatures being recaptured and/or killed. However, based on the disgruntled personalities and overall unhappiness seen in the personal Space Pirate log entries along with the harsh disciplinary actions reserved for bad performances, it was not unlikely that a Pirate may have intentionally refrained from reporting an escaped Metroid to his superiors. Samus herself witnessed several unreported outbreaks during her mission.
-*The lack of any Phazon Metroids or Hopping Metroids on Tallon IV. Other than the final boss, the only mutants encountered on the planet by Samus were [[Hunter Metroid]]s and [[Fission Metroid]]s, none of which possess strong similarities or the abilities of either of Prime's two forms. It is possible that the larva that would become the Metroid Prime seen at end of the game, was the first of its kind to achieve the Phazon Metroid stage (or something akin to it with the phasing ability) by mere chance due to Phazon's unpredictable mutagenic properties.
+*There was the lack of any Phazon Metroids or Hopping Metroids on Tallon IV. Other than the final boss, the only mutants that are encountered on the planet by Samus are the [[Hunter Metroid]]s and the [[Fission Metroid]]s and none of them possessed strong similarities or the abilities of either of Prime's two forms. It was possible that the larva that would become the Metroid Prime that was seen at the end of the game was the first of it's kind to achieve the Phazon Metroid stage (Or something akin to it with the phasing ability) by chance due to Phazon's unpredictable mutagenic properties.
-*The controversial, unexplained sheer magnitude of Metroid population on Phaaze, which suggests that the species has existed on the living planet for a very long time. Coupled with the presence of husks resembling Prime's near the Leviathan Womb in the Genesis Chamber, as well as the nearby Metroid mutants, have led some fans to believe that the final boss of the first ''Metroid Prime'' game traveled from Phaaze to Tallon IV via the Leviathan that impacted the latter planet. Giving credit to this idea is Dark Samus, Metroid Prime's later form, referring to Phaaze as 'her' homeworld in the Pirate Lore [[The Source Discovered|''The Source Discovered'']]. There is also an unused Space Pirate Data entry ([[Citadel|''Citadel'']]) found in the game's files that is written in a manner suggesting Metroids are native to the planet, though it is important to note that unused scans/log entries are generally non-canon. Ultimately, given the fact that numerous games state SR388 as being the only Metroid homeworld, and considering that Space Pirates often import the species to different planets, it can be logically concluded that the marauding race and Dark Samus were responsible for introducing Metroids to Phaaze some time before the events of ''Corruption''. The expansion of their population can be attributed to the mutated strains capable of spawning their lesser kind, such as [[Metroid Hatcher]]s and/or other Metroid Primes mutating on Phaaze. Additionally, Dark Samus being a Metroid herself would have likely encouraged the propagation of other Metroids, thus she may have adopted Phaaze as a new Metroid homeworld.
+*The controversial, unexplained sheer magnitude of Metroid population on Phaaze which suggested that the species existed on the living planet for a very long time. It coupled with the presence of husks resembling Prime's near the Leviathan Womb in the Genesis Chamber as well as the nearby Metroid mutants led some fans to believe that the final boss of the first ''Metroid Prime'' game traveled from Phaaze to Tallon IV via the Leviathan that impacted the planet. The one that was giving the credit to this idea was Dark Samus, Metroid Prime's later form, referring to Phaaze as 'her' homeworld in the Pirate Lore called [[The Source Discovered|''The Source Discovered'']]. There was also an unused Space Pirate Data entry ([[Citadel|''Citadel'']]) found in the game's files that was written in a manner suggesting that the Metroids are native to the planet, though it was important to note that the unused scans/log entries are generally non-canon. Ultimately, it gave the fact that numerous games stated that SR388 was the only Metroid homeworld and considering that the Space Pirates often imported the species to different planets, it could be logically concluded that the marauding race and Dark Samus are responsible for introducing the Metroids to Phaaze some time before the events of ''Corruption''. The expansion of their population could be attributed to the mutated strains capable of spawning their lesser kind such as the [[Metroid Hatcher]]s and/or other Metroid Primes that are mutating on Phaaze. Additionally, Dark Samus being a Metroid herself would have likely encouraged the propagation of the other Metroids and she may have adopted Phaaze as a new Metroid homeworld.
 ==Trivia==
-*Metroid Prime's prophesied Chozo name, [[Prophecy of Light|"The Worm"]], may be a reference to [[Wikipedia:Wormwood (star)|Wormwood]] from the [[wikipedia:Book of Revelation|Book of Revelation]]. In Revelation, Wormwood is described as a "great star" falling from the heavens, landing on Earth and poisoning a third of its waters. Also the term, Worm, has been a loathsomely used metaphor throughout the ages to generalize a malignant, and devouring force that causes rot.
+*Metroid Prime's prophesied Chozo name, [[Prophecy of Light|"The Worm"]] may be a reference to [[Wikipedia:Wormwood (star)|Wormwood]] from the [[wikipedia:Book of Revelation|Book of Revelation]]. In Revelation, Wormwood was described as a "great star" falling from the heavens, landing on Earth and poisoning a third of it's waters. Also the term, Worm was a loathsomely used metaphor throughout the ages to generalize a malignant and devouring force that caused rot.
-*When Metroid Prime's exoskeleton is hanging from the ceiling it strangely looks like a [[human]] face.
+*When Metroid Prime's exoskeleton was hanging from the ceiling, it strangely looked like a [[human]] face.
-*The exoskeleton's head resembles the head of a [[Trooper Pirate]].
+*The exoskeleton's head resembled the head of a [[Trooper Pirate]].
-*The Metroid Prime's core form, along with the [[Fission Metroid]]s, are chronologically the first Metroids in the ''Metroid'' series to achieve complete invulnerability against their species' greatest weakness: cold temperatures (though this was an unintentional benefit acquired from mutations caused by Phazon). Years later, during the events of ''[[Metroid: Other M]]'', the [[Galactic Federation]] would successfully replicate this resistance on the [[unfreezable Metroids]] located in the [[BOTTLE SHIP]] for the bioweapon program [[Project Metroid Warriors]].
+*The Metroid Prime's core form along with the [[Fission Metroid]]s are chronologically the first Metroids in the ''Metroid'' series to achieve complete invulnerability against their species' greatest weakness: Cold temperatures (Though this was an unintentional benefit acquired from mutations caused by Phazon). Years later, during the events of ''[[Metroid: Other M]]'', the [[Galactic Federation]] would successfully replicate this resistance on the [[unfreezable Metroids]] located in the [[BOTTLE SHIP]] for the bioweapon program called [[Project Metroid Warriors]].
-**Metroid Prime can become vulnerable to cold when its carapace markings switch to a white-blue coloration. At this point it can be temporarily immobilized with the Ice Spreader, and Fission Metroids will occasionally be given a weakness to the ice beam.
+**Metroid Prime could become vulnerable to cold when it's carapace markings switched to a white-blue coloration. At this point, it could be temporarily immobilized with the Ice Spreader and the Fission Metroids would occasionally be given a weakness to the Ice Beam.
-*Disturbingly, in both forms, Prime's face looks strikingly humanoid, albeit without a mouth. [[Andrew Jones]] did a 1,000 self-portrait series of himself and later claimed that ''"my portraits are quite a departure from my metroid concept work, but I think you would be surprised that there are a few of the portraits that were the inspiration behind the final bosses in prime 1 and two."'' [http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?p=535222&highlight=metroid#post535222]
+*Disturbingly, in both forms, Prime's face looked strikingly humanoid without a mouth. [[Andrew Jones]] did a 1,000 self-portrait series of himself and later claimed that ''"my portraits are quite a departure from my metroid concept work, but I think that you would be surprised that there are a few of the portraits that are the inspiration behind the final bosses in Prime 1 and 2."'' [http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?p=535222&highlight=metroid#post535222]
-*By manipulating the camera, one can see that the model for Metroid Prime's essence is actually found within that of its exoskeleton form.
+*By manipulating the camera, one could see that the model for Metroid Prime's essence was actually found within that of it's exoskeleton form.
-*Oddly, some of Metroid Prime's weaponry seem to insinuate a mechanical origin. In the NTSC release, this was explained in that Prime assimilated Space Pirate technology. However, this is retconned in the ''Trilogy'' and PAL releases; if its projectiles are indeed mechanical, it is unknown how Prime obtained these.
+*Oddly, some of Metroid Prime's weaponry seemed to insinuate a mechanical origin. In the NTSC release, this was explained that Prime assimilated Space Pirate technology. However, this was retconned in the ''Trilogy'' and PAL releases. If it's projectiles are indeed mechanical, it was unknown how Prime obtained these.
-*Metroid Prime in its Core form closely resembles the look of the heads of the alien creatures from the film ''[[Wikipedia:Independence Day (film)|Independence Day]]''. Another similarity is that, like Metroid Prime, these aliens use an organic exosuit, concealing their true form.
+*Metroid Prime in it's Core form closely resembled the look of the heads of the alien creatures from the film, ''[[Wikipedia:Independence Day (film)|Independence Day]]''. Another similarity was that like Metroid Prime, these aliens used an organic exosuit, concealing their true form.
 *The [[Metroid Prime Battle|theme of Metroid Prime's core essence]] was remixed for the second phase of [[Gorea]]'s battle in ''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]''.
-**Its [[VS. Metroid Prime (Spider)|first theme]] was never remixed at all, ''Pinball'' aside.
+**It's [[VS. Metroid Prime (Spider)|first theme]] was never remixed at all with ''Pinball'' aside.
-*When battling Metroid Prime's core form, Samus can stand on its discarded shell, completely avoiding the shockwaves. Also, there is a twig on the side of the room opposite the discarded exoskeleton. When standing on this twig, it seems as though Samus is at ground level, though the shock waves Metroid Prime uses do not affect her when standing on it.
+*When battling Metroid Prime's core form, Samus could stand on it's discarded shell, completely avoiding the shockwaves. Also, there was a twig on the side of the room opposite the discarded exoskeleton. When standing on this twig, it seemed as though Samus was at ground level, though the shock waves that Metroid Prime used did not affect her when she was standing on it.
-*Metroid Prime's exoskeleton resembles the final physical form of [[wikipedia:Stephen King|Stephen King's]] It. It's final physical form was that of a giant spider that resided in the sewers. They were both purely evil alien creatures who assumed three distinctive key forms during the course of their cycle; humanoid, physical, and incorporeal.
+*Metroid Prime's exoskeleton resembled the final physical form of [[wikipedia:Stephen King|Stephen King's]] It. It's final physical form was that of a giant spider that resided in the sewers. They are both purely evil alien creatures who assumed three distinctive key forms during the course of their cycle: Humanoid, physical and incorporeal.
-**Metroid Prime's forms consisted of Dark Samus, exoskeletal, and core essence. It's forms consisted that of Pennywise the Dancing Clown, Spider-monster, and It's Deadlights.
+**Metroid Prime's forms consisted of Dark Samus, exoskeletal and core essence. It's forms consisted that of Pennywise the Dancing Clown, Spider-monster and It's Deadlights.
-*Metroid Prime's core form artwork also shows three heavily mutated nuclei, also noting the resemblance between it and all variations of Larval Metroids.
+*Metroid Prime's core form artwork also showed three heavily mutated nuclei, also noting the resemblance between it and all variations of the Larval Metroids.
-*The form Metroid Prime takes on after death slightly resembles a [[Core-X]] from ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''.
+*The form that Metroid Prime took on after death slightly resembled a [[Core-X]] from ''[[Metroid Fusion]]''.
-*If Metroid Prime's Exo form is defeated in [[Subchamber 4]] when it is on the back side of the chamber, the cutscene will still depict it burrowing through the wall on the far side.
+*If Metroid Prime's Exo form was defeated in [[Subchamber 4]] when it was on the back side of the chamber, the cutscene would still depict it burrowing through the wall on the far side.
-*The [[Scan Point]] will still be visible in the [[Scan Visor]] even if Metroid Prime has become invisible to the [[Combat Visor]]. This can provide an alternative, but slightly less effective method of seeing it.
+*The [[Scan Point]] would still be visible in the [[Scan Visor]] even if Metroid Prime became invisible to the [[Combat Visor]]. This could provide an alternative, but slightly less effective method of seeing it.
-*The scan images for the essence phase depicts a completely different brain as to what is seen ingame. This brain appears to be the third amoeba-like form it takes before overloading.
+*The scan images for the essence phase depicted a completely different brain as it was to what was seen in the game. This brain appeared to be the third amoeba-like form that it took before overloading.
-*In at least the NTSC GCN release, if the cutscene in which the Metroid Prime's head form emerges, the background music will not play.
+*In at least the NTSC GCN release, if the cutscene which the Metroid Prime's head form emerged, the background music would not play.
-*Metroid Prime is mentioned in the [[Palutena's Guidance]] conversation for Dark Samus in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', which marks the first time that Metroid Prime is pseudo-playable in the form of Dark Samus.
+*Metroid Prime was mentioned in the [[Palutena's Guidance]] conversation for Dark Samus in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' which marked the first time that Metroid Prime was pseudo-playable in the form of Dark Samus.
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