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Pirate Militia are the lowest-ranking and most expendable of the Space Pirate forces in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. They are mostly composed of criminals and slaves, yet they obey their superiors surprisingly well. This is attributed to a rumor that disobedient militia often end up as dinner for higher-ranking Pirates. The Pirate Cargo Drones seem to contain a Militia's head, which could be another cruel punishment among Pirates.

Morphology

Pirate Militia hailing from the Pirate Homeworld share the same basic structure of their higher-ups: Their bodies are brown and eel-like, with four pairs of eyes, sharp-toothed mandibles and artificial limbs grafted on. However, as the lowliest in Pirate society, Militia are given very little; even their artificial limbs are literally bare-bones, consisting mostly of metal rods with little organic tissue. They are commonly starved by their higher-ups and desperate Militia have been known to eat vermin like Scritters, despite risking illness by ingesting the creatures' toxin. After their planet was corrupted, they lacked the Phazon enhancements that standard troopers bear, but seemed to have been corrupted anyway (possibly because of the Leviathan impacting their Homeworld).

Oddly, their scans state that they are not Phazon-enhanced, yet some are capable of entering Hypermode. However, this is somewhat plausible, as seen in the case of the PED Troopers, who do not have any actual Phazon enhancements to their bodies but instead use an external Phazon supply. This could also be true in the case of the Pirate Militia, though the source of this supply is not visible in their armor. Also, while the render of the Pirate Militia (in the gallery) does not contain a single trace of Phazon, their model during gameplay portrays them with Phazon-coated bodies (the same is also true of the officially released artwork of the Pirate Troopers).

Pirate Militia attack at Norion — Samus fighting a Pirate Militia in Cargo Dock A.

Varieties

Several types of Militia exist in Corruption. Despite having armor and shields, Militia are still very weak.

Pirate Militia

The standard Pirate Militia are given very little in terms of equipment: Their projectile weaponry is feeble compared to their Trooper brethren, and they have only retractable energy scythes for melee combat. They have no armor whatsoever, making them vulnerable to as little as a single charged Power Beam shot.

Shield Pirate Militia

Shield Pirate Militia are Pirate Militia equipped with the Shield Pirate Trooper's energy shield. The shield protects the user from most small arms fire, but it can be ripped off using the Grapple Lasso or destroyed with Hypermode attacks. The Pirate's energy can also be drained using the Grapple Voltage. They also need to lower the shield to shoot their guns, so it is possible for Samus to avoid the attack and quickly shoot the Pirate while it is exposed, before it lifts the shield again.

Armored Pirate Militia

The Armored Pirate Militia are Pirate Militia equipped with grey, beam-resistant armor although the armor is vulnerable to Missile attacks. Militia possess a lesser muscular bulk than that of the standard Pirate Trooper, so little that the standard Trooper armor looks too big for them. Although their armor is said to be beam-proof, in actuality it is only moderately effective against them and can actually be shattered with a few Charge Beam shots, which is useful when fighting them before the Missile Launcher has been obtained or if Samus is low on Missiles.

Logbook entries

Pirate Militia

Temporary scan

Morphology: Pirate Militia
Expendable infantry units. Lightly armed and armored.

Logbook entry

The pirates have not enhanced all of their fighting forces. They continue to use militia units in battle. These groups are made up of slaves and criminals, and do not receive the Phazon enhancements given to regular army troopers. They are surprising obedient to the upper castes within the pirate military. Rumor has it that disobedient militia members often find themselves as dinner for regular army troopers.

Shield Pirate Militia

Temporary scan

Morphology: Shield Pirate Militia
Battle shield deflects attacks, but can be pulled with Grapple Beam.

Logbook entry

Some members of the Pirate Militia have been granted use of regular army-trooper equipment. This unit has been given the portable battle shield. Its portability is its weakness, however. Remove it from the pirate's grip to eliminate its primary defense system. The shield is also susceptible to Phazon-based attacks.

Armored Pirate Militia

Temporary scan

Morphology: Armored Pirate Militia
Expendable armored infantry units. Susceptible to explosive attacks.

Logbook entry

Members of the Armored Pirate Militia have been granted lightweight armorsuits for combat use. While this provides some additional resistance to Beam weapons, they are still vulnerable to explosive attacks. Members of the Armored Pirate Militia are mostly inept soldiers who have yet to die in combat.

Unused Varieties

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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 the files of Corruption, 4 unused variants of Militia can be found, each with specialized armor identical to the variants of Pirate Troopers seen in the game.

Advanced Pirate Militia

Advanced Pirate Militia were intended to be Pirate Militia outfitted with a green-colored armor. The armor was to be weak against Missile blasts, but resistant to beam attacks. This would essentially make them a stronger version of the Armored Pirate Militia, which their Logbook entry touches upon; apparently, the Advanced Pirate Militia were comprised of successful members of the Armored Pirate Militia who had received promotions.

Assault Pirate Militia

Assault Pirate Militia were to represent the best of the Pirate Militia. They would have been equipped with sloped, translucent orange, Missile-deflecting armor. Interestingly, their Logbook entry indicates that they would be instated into the official Space Pirate army if they proved themselves worthy.

Unused Logbook entries

Advanced Pirate Militia

Logbook entry

The additional armor of the Advanced Pirate Militia increases their resistance to Beam weaponry, but they remain vulnerable to explosive attacks. The Advanced Pirate Militia contains promoted soldiers from the Armored Pirate Militia. Once the pirate military is satisfied with a unit's performance, they will grant them a higher rank. With the promotion comes additional support in the form of an extra layer of ablative armor for combat.

Advanced Shield Militia

Logbook entry

The pirates in this militia unit wear an additional layer of ablative armor. Despite the added protection, the armorsuit is still vulnerable to explosive blasts. Their portable battle shield, while resistant to most small-arms fire, is also easily pulled off. Phazon-based attacks can also destroy the shield.

Assault Pirate Militia

Logbook entry

The heavy armorsuits of the Assault Pirate Militia provide adequate resistance to most weapon systems. This unit is the most skilled of all the militia forces. If able to prove themselves in combat, the pirate military will grant them admittance into the official army ranks.

Assault Shield Militia

Logbook entry

Members of this militia are well equipped. Their heavy armorsuit is resistant to most weapon systems, and their portable battle shield can withstand most small-arms fire. Their shields provide excellent protection, but are easily ripped from their arms. Phazon-based attacks can easily destroy the shield.

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

Locations

Trivia

Scans reveal that disobedient Pirate Militias are rumored to end up as "dinner" for higher ranking Pirates. Disturbingly, this implies that the Space Pirates are not at all above cannibalism.
These groups are stated to be composed of criminals, though all Pirates are technically criminals. This indicates that the Pirates have their own set of rules, not unlike many real-life organized crime groups.
Pirate Militias are seen using Hypermode although their scans mention that Militias do not receive any Phazon enhancements of some sort. This, however, only occurs in higher difficulties.
A militia is a military group of armed, ordinary civilians, implying that the Pirate Militias - being composed slaves and criminals, are simply given weapons and forced into combat.
While not a militiaman, one Space Pirate in the Super Metroid comic was underfed similarly to Pirate Militia.

Gallery

Unused Bosses and Species
Metroid	Fake Ridley
Metroid: Zero Mission	Crocomire • Ridley-2
Metroid Prime	Fireflea • Kraid • Sabergauth • Blood monkey • Ripper • Skree • Maggot • Kihunter • Olbap • Chomper Fish • Experiment 7526 • Tallon Chameleon Carnivorous Plant • Phazon Blastcap • Phazon Burrower • Zebesian
Metroid Prime Hunters	Temroid
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes	Dark Pirate Aerotrooper • Dark Shriekbat • Dark Sporb • Dark Triclops • Infant Shriekbats • Kenobite • Phlogus • Triclops • Zoomer • Sova • Icemite Metroid 1.5: Mad AI • Humetroid • Thrash-hunters • Shock beast
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption	Advanced Pirate Militia • Advanced Shield Militia • Assault Pirate Militia • Assault Shield Militia • Big Metroid • Endocoon • Mantha • Phase Sprite • Phazite Armored Trooper • Phazon Tentacle • Reptilicus-G • Salamander
Super Metroid	Bang • Reflec • Stoke
Metroid: Other M	Zebesian
Metroid Fusion	Geega • Kago spawn • Skree • Toxic Gas • Wasp nest
Metroid Dread	Automper • Hybrid PV5 • Shineon • Swifter
Project Valkyrie	Boss Creature

Space Pirates
Pirate Classes	Pirate • Militia • Trooper (Dark) • Shadow • Grenadier • Trooper Pirate • Hussar • Commando Pirate Pirate Commando (Dark) • Commander • Armored • Bruiser • Melee Trooper (Cloaked) Deck Commander • Phazite Armored
Zebesians	Gray • Gold • Silver • Cyborg • Super • Aqua • Hologram
Aerotroopers	Flying Pirate • Aqua Pirate • Armored • Advanced • Assault • -G Dark
Elite Pirates	Phazon Elite • Omega Pirate • EPG-8644 and EPG-8656 • EPG-8701 and EPG-8702
Turrets, Robots, Mines and Drones	Auto Defense • Mega • Despair-Class • Dread-Class • Remorse-Class • "Vigilance" Class • Sentry Drone • Aqua Drone • Cloaked Drone • Preed (Dark) • Puffer Mine • Aeromine • Jumpmine Proximity Mine • Crawltank • Crawlmine • "Jolly Roger" Drone • Phazon Harvester Drone • Pirate Surveillance Drone • Pirate Cargo Drone
Pirate Creatures	Atomic • Badger Clover • Berserker Lord • Berserker Knight • Bombu (Pulse/Scatter) • Evir • Gronkat • Korakk Beast • Kihunter (King) • Mimic • Olbap • Scarp • Scritter • Thardus • Urtragian Shriekbat • Zero Shock beast • Thrash-hunters
Pirate Leaders	Ridley • Mother Brain • Kraid (Mini-Kraid) • Dark Samus • Gandrayda • Phantoon • Draygon • High Command • Weavel Pirate Boss • Boss • Dragüd • Doruba
Pirate Characters	Bug Brain • Chief Astrogation Officer • Commando unit 87 • Experiment 7526 • P-1 • Technician 12 • Units 013 and 043 • Unit 686 • Rundas • Ghor • Gandrayda • Aurora Unit 313
Locations	Agon Mining Facility • Glacier One • Pirate Homeworld • HQ • Tourian Citadel • Metroid
Organizations	Facility Command • Project Helix • Project Titan • Removal Squad • Security Command • Science Team • Sympathisers • Special-forces unit • Team Sclera Planteers of Krom
Miscellaneous	Assault on the Pirate Homeworld • Class Platinum-AAA threat level • Code Blue • Crane • Datanet • History • Lotus Milestone • Metroid project "Dread" • MB • Rotation Control Unit • Command Network • Gallery • Language • Boarding Pod • Crate Kraid's Missile Gun

Biomechanical
Hybrids	Asborean • Chozo Statue • Darkling • Dark Samus • Dark Suit • Light Suit • PED Suit • Samus Aran • Omega Suit
Biomechanical	Aurora Unit • Security Robot B.O.X. • Cortex Chamber • Dark Diligence Drone • Dark Ingsmasher • Dark Quad • Fusion Suit • Mother Brain • Nightmare • Quadraxis • SA-X • Space Pirate Boarding Pod
Cyborgs	Crash Pillar • Ghor (-G) • Kyratian • Leviathan Battleship • Pirate Militia • Preed (Dark) • Puffer Mine • Ridley (Meta/Omega/Proteus) • Samus Aran • Slench • Space Pirate • Weavel • Zebesian (Cyborg/Super) Large Leviathan-class armed ship • U-ton

Food, Nourishment and Sustenance
Plants & Fungi	Blueroot Tree • Fruit • Red Starburst • Sap Sac • Saturnine • Tangle Vine Fruit
Species	Geruta • Embers • Kiru Giru • Pirate Militia • Reo • Ripper • Sciser • Scritter • Skree • Space Pirate • Tallon Crab • Torizo • X Parasite • Zoomer
Carrion	"Deceased Soldier" • Amok Mommy
Liquid	Lava • Phazon
Artificial/Misc.	Deca-triticale • Elite Nutrient Mix • Energy • Nutrient-grade biomatter • Synthetic Metroid rations • Wrecked Ship

Deceptive
Non-organic	Elephant Bird • Fake acid and lava • Fake tank • Invisible platform • Concealed movement pad • Pit Block • Zebesian Hologram
Species	Dark Echo • Mini-Kraid • Fake Ridley • Gripper • Scientist
Samus Aran Mimics	Battle Simulation 'Samus Aran' • Dark Samus (Dark Echo) • Samus-G Decoy • SA-X Non-canon: Replicated Samus standard mk-5 prototype • Mecha Samus • Sambot Dangelo (Samus Model Terminator Suit) • Desert Phantom • Samus Tank Integra Super Smash Bros.: NSamus • Copied Power Suit • Ditto Other Media: Sameow
Shapeshifters	Biomorph • Gorea • Mimic • Phaz-Ing • X Parasite
Gandrayda	Berserker-G • Aerotrooper-G • Swarmbot-G • Rundas-G • Ghor-G • Samus-G • Pirate Militia • NZG41 • Reptilicus-G

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+|caption   =
-|caption   = Samus battles a standard and Shield Pirate Militia in the [[Jousting Field]], [[Bryyo Thorn Jungle]].
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 |diet      =
 |location  = Deployed on [[Norion]], [[Bryyo]] and [[Elysia]]
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+|homeworld = [[Pirate Homeworld]]
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-'''Pirate Militia''' are the weakest [[Space Pirates]] in ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''. They are first encountered by [[Samus]] on the [[G.F.S. Olympus]] when it is under attack.
+'''Pirate Militia''' are the lowest-ranking and most expendable of the [[Space Pirate]] forces in ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''. They are mostly composed of criminals and slaves, yet they obey their superiors surprisingly well. This is attributed to a rumor that disobedient militia often end up as dinner for higher-ranking Pirates. The [[Pirate Cargo Drone]]s seem to contain a Militia's head, which could be another cruel punishment among Pirates.
+==Morphology==
-Militia are mostly composed of criminals and slaves. Despite this, they obey their superiors surprisingly well. This is attributed to a rumour that disobedient militia often end up as dinner for higher-ranking Pirates. The [[Pirate Cargo Drone]] seems to possess a Militia's head, which could be another cruel punishment among Pirates.
+Pirate Militia hailing from the [[Pirate Homeworld]] share the same basic structure of their higher-ups: Their bodies are brown and eel-like, with four pairs of eyes, sharp-toothed mandibles and artificial limbs grafted on. However, as the lowliest in Pirate society, Militia are given very little; even their artificial limbs are literally bare-bones, consisting mostly of metal rods with little organic tissue. They are commonly starved by their higher-ups and desperate Militia have been known to eat vermin like [[Scritter]]s, despite risking illness by ingesting the creatures' toxin.
+After their planet was corrupted, they lacked the [[Phazon]] enhancements that standard troopers bear, but seemed to have been corrupted anyway (possibly because of the [[Leviathan]] impacting their Homeworld).
-Oddly, their scans state that they are not Phazon-enhanced, yet they are capable of entering Hypermode. However, this is somewhat plausible, as seen in the case of the [[PED Troopers]], who do not have any actual Phazon enhancements to their bodies but instead use an external Phazon supply. This could also be true in the case of the Pirate Militia, though the source of this supply is not visible in their armor. Also, while the render of the Pirate Militia (in the gallery) does not contain a single trace of Phazon, their model during gameplay portray them with Phazon-coated bodies (the same is also true of the officially released artwork of the [[Pirate Trooper]]s).
+Oddly, their scans state that they are not Phazon-enhanced, yet some are capable of entering Hypermode. However, this is somewhat plausible, as seen in the case of the [[PED Troopers]], who do not have any actual Phazon enhancements to their bodies but instead use an external Phazon supply. This could also be true in the case of the Pirate Militia, though the source of this supply is not visible in their armor. Also, while the render of the Pirate Militia (in the gallery) does not contain a single trace of Phazon, their model during gameplay portrays them with Phazon-coated bodies (the same is also true of the officially released artwork of the [[Pirate Trooper]]s).
-[[Image:Pirate Militia attack at Norion.jpg|thumb|300px|Samus fighting a Pirate Militia in [[Cargo Dock A]].]]
+[[File:Pirate Militia attack at Norion.jpg|thumb|300px|Samus fighting a Pirate Militia in [[Cargo Dock A]].]]
-==Varieties==
-Several types of Militia exist in ''Corruption''. Despite having armor and shields, Militia are still very weak.
+==Varieties==
+Several types of Militia exist in Corruption. Despite having armor and shields, Militia are still very weak.
 ===Pirate Militia===
+[[File:Mp3 pirate militia.png|thumb|right]]
-The '''Pirate Militia''' are feeble when compared to other [[Space Pirate]] varieties, and are stated in initial scans to be disposable, proving that they have small worth to [[High Command]].
+The standard '''Pirate Militia''' are given very little in terms of equipment: Their projectile weaponry is feeble compared to their Trooper brethren, and they have only retractable energy [[scythe]]s for melee combat. They have no armor whatsoever, making them vulnerable to as little as a single [[Charge Beam|charged]] [[Power Beam]] shot.
-These standard Militia units are equipped with weaker beam weaponry than their Trooper brethren. They have a retractable energy [[scythe]] for close combat. They lack the [[Phazon]] enhancements that standard troopers bear, but seem to have been corrupted anyway (possibly because of the Leviathan impacting their Homeworld). They are also without the new Dash-Jet system and EMP grenades. This made them very vulnerable; they could be dispatched simply with a Charged Beam shot.
-Compared to other types of Space Pirates, Militias have very little skin or muscle mass, possibly a result from malnutrition.
-Their metal limbs, single-bladed scythes, and shoulder rings are reminiscent of the standard [[Space Pirate]] type from ''Prime'', as opposed to the more insectoid and clawed [[Pirate Trooper|troopers]] of ''Echoes'' and ''Corruption''.
 ===Shield Pirate Militia===
-'''Shield Pirate Militia''' are Pirate Militia equipped with the [[Shield Pirate Trooper|Shield Pirate Trooper's]] energy shield. The shield protects the user from most small arms fire, but it can be ripped off using the [[Grapple Lasso]] or destroyed with [[Hypermode]] attacks, which turn the Shield Pirate Militia back into a standard Militia. The Pirate's energy can also be drained using the [[Grapple Voltage]]. They also need to lower the shield to shoot their guns, so it is possible for Samus to avoid the attack and quickly shoot the Pirate while it is exposed, before it lifts the shield again.
+[[File:Mp3 shield pirate militia.png|right|thumb]]'''Shield Pirate Militia''' are Pirate Militia equipped with the [[Shield Pirate Trooper]]'s energy shield. The shield protects the user from most small arms fire, but it can be ripped off using the [[Grapple Lasso]] or destroyed with [[Hypermode]] attacks. The Pirate's energy can also be drained using the [[Grapple Voltage]]. They also need to lower the shield to shoot their guns, so it is possible for Samus to avoid the attack and quickly shoot the Pirate while it is exposed, before it lifts the shield again.
-[[Image:Armored Pirate 3.jpg|thumb|250px|Samus battling an Armored Militia in the [[Concourse]].]]
 ===Armored Pirate Militia===
-The '''Armored Pirate Militia''' are Pirate Militia equipped with [[beam]]-resistant armor, although the armor is vulnerable to [[Missile]] attacks. Militia possess a lesser muscular bulk than that of the standard [[Pirate Trooper]], so little that the standard Trooper armor looks too big for them. Although their armor is said to be beam-proof, in actuality it is only moderately effective against them and can actually be shattered with a few Charge Beam shots, which is useful when fighting them before the [[Missile Launcher]] has been obtained or if Samus is low on Missiles.
+[[File:Mp3 armored militia.png|thumb|left]]The '''Armored Pirate Militia''' are Pirate Militia equipped with grey, [[beam]]-resistant armor although the armor is vulnerable to [[Missile]] attacks. Militia possess a lesser muscular bulk than that of the standard [[Pirate Trooper]], so little that the standard Trooper armor looks too big for them. Although their armor is said to be beam-proof, in actuality it is only moderately effective against them and can actually be shattered with a few [[Charge Beam]] shots, which is useful when fighting them before the [[Missile Launcher]] has been obtained or if Samus is low on Missiles.
+{{-}}
 ==Logbook entries==
+{{Logbook
-{{Infobox Multiple Logbooks
+|placement   = top
-|title_1       = Pirate Militia
+|title       = Pirate Militia
-|text_1        = The pirates have not enhanced all of their fighting forces. They continue to use militia units in battle. These groups are made up of slaves and criminals, and do not receive the Phazon enhancements given to regular army troopers. They are surprising obedient to the upper castes within the pirate military. Rumor has it that disobedient militia members often find themselves as dinner for regular army troopers.
+|mp3img      = [[File:PirateMilitiaScan.png]]
-|title_2       = Shield Pirate Militia
+|temp        = Morphology: Pirate Militia<br />Expendable infantry units. Lightly armed and armored.
-|text_2        = Some members of the Pirate Militia have been granted use of regular army-trooper equipment. This unit has been given the portable battle shield. Its portability is its weakness, however. Remove it from the pirate's grip to eliminate its primary defense system. The shield is also susceptible to Phazon-based attacks.
+|text        = The pirates have not enhanced all of their fighting forces. They continue to use militia units in battle. These groups are made up of slaves and criminals, and do not receive the Phazon enhancements given to regular army troopers. They are surprising obedient to the upper castes within the pirate military. Rumor has it that disobedient militia members often find themselves as dinner for regular army troopers.
-|final_title   = Armored Pirate Militia
+}}{{Logbook
-|final_text    = Members of the Armored Pirate Militia have been granted lightweight armorsuits for combat use. While this provides some additional resistance to Beam weapons, they are still vulnerable to explosive attacks. Members of the Armored Pirate Militia are mostly inept soldiers who have yet to die in combat.
+|placement   = center
+|title       = Shield Pirate Militia
+|mp3img      = [[File:ShieldPirateTrooperScan.png]]
+|temp        = Morphology: Shield Pirate Militia<br />Battle shield deflects attacks, but can be pulled with Grapple Beam.
+|text        = Some members of the Pirate Militia have been granted use of regular army-trooper equipment. This unit has been given the portable battle shield. Its portability is its weakness, however. Remove it from the pirate's grip to eliminate its primary defense system. The shield is also susceptible to Phazon-based attacks.
+}}{{Logbook
+|placement   = bottom
+|title       = Armored Pirate Militia
+|mp3img      = [[File:ArmoredPirateMilitiaScan.png]]
+|temp        = Morphology: Armored Pirate Militia<br />Expendable armored infantry units. Susceptible to explosive attacks.
+|text        = Members of the Armored Pirate Militia have been granted lightweight armorsuits for combat use. While this provides some additional resistance to Beam weapons, they are still vulnerable to explosive attacks. Members of the Armored Pirate Militia are mostly inept soldiers who have yet to die in combat.
 }}
+==Unused Varieties==
+{{Noncanon}}
+In the files of ''Corruption'', 4 unused variants of Militia can be found, each with specialized armor identical to the variants of [[Pirate Trooper]]s seen in the game.
+===Advanced Pirate Militia===
+'''Advanced Pirate Militia''' were intended to be Pirate Militia outfitted with a green-colored armor. The armor was to be weak against [[Missile]] blasts, but resistant to beam attacks. This would essentially make them a stronger version of the Armored Pirate Militia, which their Logbook entry touches upon; apparently, the Advanced Pirate Militia were comprised of successful members of the Armored Pirate Militia who had received promotions.
+<gallery>
+AdvancedPirateMilitia.png
+AdvancedShieldMilitia.png
+</gallery>
+===Assault Pirate Militia===
+'''Assault Pirate Militia''' were to represent the best of the Pirate Militia. They would have been equipped with sloped, translucent orange, Missile-deflecting armor. Interestingly, their Logbook entry indicates that they would be instated into the official Space Pirate army if they proved themselves worthy.
+<gallery>
+AssaultPirateMilitia.png
+AssaultShieldMilitia.png
+</gallery>
+==Unused Logbook entries==
+{{Logbook
+|placement   = top
+|title       = Advanced Pirate Militia
+|mp3img      = [[File:ArmoredPirateMilitiaScan.png]]
+|text        = The additional armor of the Advanced Pirate Militia increases their resistance to Beam weaponry, but they remain vulnerable to explosive attacks. The Advanced Pirate Militia contains promoted soldiers from the Armored Pirate Militia. Once the pirate military is satisfied with a unit's performance, they will grant them a higher rank. With the promotion comes additional support in the form of an extra layer of [[ablative armor]] for combat.
+}}{{Logbook
+|placement   = center
+|title       = Advanced Shield Militia
+|mp3img      = [[File:ArmoredShieldPirateScan.png]]
+|text        = The pirates in this militia unit wear an additional layer of ablative armor. Despite the added protection, the armorsuit is still vulnerable to explosive blasts. Their portable battle shield, while resistant to most small-arms fire, is also easily pulled off. Phazon-based attacks can also destroy the shield.
+}}{{Logbook
+|placement   = center
+|title       = Assault Pirate Militia
+|mp3img      = [[File:ArmoredPirateMilitiaScan.png]]
+|text        = The heavy armorsuits of the Assault Pirate Militia provide adequate resistance to most weapon systems. This unit is the most skilled of all the militia forces. If able to prove themselves in combat, the pirate military will grant them admittance into the official army ranks.
+}}{{Logbook
+|placement   = bottom
+|title       = Assault Shield Militia
+|mp3img      = [[File:ArmoredShieldPirateScan.png]]
+|text        = Members of this militia are well equipped. Their heavy armorsuit is resistant to most weapon systems, and their portable battle shield can withstand most small-arms fire. Their shields provide excellent protection, but are easily ripped from their arms. Phazon-based attacks can easily destroy the shield.
+}}
+{{Endnoncanon}}
+==Locations==
+*[[Maintenance Station]]
+*[[Xenoresearch Lab (G.F.S. Olympus)|Xenoresearch Lab]]
+*[[Repair Bay A]]
+*[[Jousting Field]]
+*[[Cargo Dock A]]
+*[[Conduit A]]
+*[[Flag Bridge Access]]
+*[[Repair Bay Shaft]]
+*[[Port Observation Deck (G.F.S. Olympus)|Port Observation Deck]]
+*[[Lab Access]]
+*[[Ventilation Shaft (G.F.S. Olympus)|Ventilation Shaft]]
+*[[Proving Grounds Lift]]
+*[[Hub Access (Norion)|Hub Access]]
+*[[Temple Generator]]
+*[[Conduit C]]
+*[[Ancient Courtyard]]
+*[[Transit Station 0203]]
+*[[Transit Station 1104]]
+*[[Generator Hall South]]
+*[[Concourse]]
+*[[Craneyard]]
 ==Trivia==
+*Scans reveal that disobedient Pirate Militias are rumored to end up as "dinner" for higher ranking Pirates. Disturbingly, this implies that the Space Pirates are not at all above [[Wikipedia:Canibalism|cannibalism]].
-*The mechanical-looking bodies of these pirates resemble [[Ghor]]'s.
-*Scans reveal that disobedient Pirate Militias are rumored to end up as "dinner" for higher ranking Pirates. Disturbingly, this implies that the Space Pirates are not at all above [[Wikipedia:Canibalism|Cannibalism]].
 *These groups are stated to be composed of criminals, though all Pirates are technically criminals. This indicates that the Pirates have their own set of rules, not unlike many real-life organized crime groups.
+*Pirate Militias are seen using Hypermode although their scans mention that Militias do not receive any Phazon enhancements of some sort. This, however, only occurs in higher difficulties.
-*Oddly enough, the Militia seems taller than the [[Pirate Trooper]] despite being run-down criminals and expendable units.
+*A [[Wikipedia:Militia|militia]] is a military group of armed, ordinary civilians, implying that the Pirate Militias - being composed slaves and criminals, are simply given weapons and forced into combat.
-*Pirate Militias are seen using Hyper Mode although their scans mention that Militias do not receive any Phazon enhancements of some sort. This, however, only occurs in higher difficulties.
-*[[Wikipedia:Militia|A Militia]] is a military group of armed, ordinary civilians, implying that the Pirate Militias - being composed slaves and criminals, are simply given weapons and forced into combat.
 *While not a militiaman, [[Bug Brain|one Space Pirate]] in the [[Super Metroid comic|''Super Metroid'' comic]] was underfed similarly to Pirate Militia.
 ==Gallery==
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-Image:Militia_Cell.png|(left to right) A Militia with an Armored Militia in the [[G.F.S. Olympus]].
+Image:Militia_Cell.png|(left to right) A Militia with an Armored Militia in the [[G.F.S. Olympus|G.F.S. ''Olympus'']].
-File:Pirate Militia.PNG|Space Pirate Militia render
+Pirate Militia.PNG|Space Pirate Militia render
-File:MP3_0904_010--screenshot_viewer_medium.jpg|Samus rips the shield off a Militia in an early version of ''Corruption''.
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