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===Logbook entry===
 
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|leftimg = [[File:TriclopsScan1.png]]
|text = A hard-shelled creature with powerful jaws. The Triclops is a hunter-gatherer. It collects small creatures and bits of foodstuff, then deposits them elsewhere for later consumption. The hard tripartite mandibles it uses to move earth and rock are quite strong and difficult to escape.
 
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|text = The Triclops is a hunter-gatherer. It collects small creatures and bits of foodstuff, then deposits them elsewhere for later consumption. The hard tripartite mandibles it uses to move earth and rock are quite strong and difficult to escape.
 
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===''Metroid Prime Pinball'' manual===
 
===''Metroid Prime Pinball'' manual===
 
[[File:TCPINBALL.PNG|thumb|''[[Metroid Prime Pinball]]'']]
 
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==Trivia==
 
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[[File:Sm_enemies3_copy.png|thumb|[[Andrew Jones]] concept art]]
 
*It is never explained how Triclops were able to reach Aether to be used by Luminoth, as stated in the Mechlops' logbook entry. Theories suggest that the [[Chozo]], having met the Luminoth at some undetermined point in the past, gifted them with several bioforms native to [[Tallon IV]].
 
*It is never explained how Triclops were able to reach Aether to be used by Luminoth, as stated in the Mechlops' logbook entry. Theories suggest that the [[Chozo]], having met the Luminoth at some undetermined point in the past, gifted them with several bioforms native to [[Tallon IV]].
*Despite the absence of Triclops in ''Echoes'', hacking of the game has not only revealed data for the Triclops, but also a [[Dark Triclops]]. Why both were scrapped is unknown, but the enemy technically appears in the game anyway.<ref name=The Cutting Room Floor>http://tcrf.net/Metroid_Prime_2:_Echoes</ref>
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*Despite the absence of Triclops in ''Echoes'', hacking of the game has not only revealed data for the Triclops, but also a Dark Triclops. Why both were scrapped is unknown, but the enemy technically appears in the game anyway.<ref name=The Cutting Room Floor>http://tcrf.net/Metroid_Prime_2:_Echoes</ref> The Dark Triclops serves the [[Ing Horde]]; this aspect survived into the final game, as the Mechlops are Darklings who serve the Ing.
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|title = Dark Triclops
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|game = [[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Bonus Disc]]
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|temp = Morphology: Dark Triclops<br/>Darkling possessed hunter-gatherer.<br/>Symbiotic possession increases target durability. Heavy yield light-based attacks are recommended when engaging target.
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|text = The small stature and earthmoving power of a Triclops makes it a valuable infiltration agent for the Ing. Already quite durable, the addition of an Ing parasite makes the creature even harder to destroy.
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Magmoor Workstation.jpg|[[Magmoor Workstation]]
 
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Revision as of 07:50, 3 July 2018

Triclops are small creatures that Samus only encounters in the Magmoor Caverns. They prowl tunnels and can survive high temperatures. They collect small creatures and bits of foodstuff, then deposit them elsewhere for later consumption. Their hard tripartite mandibles are used to move earth and rock. The strength of these mandibles is incredible; they can grasp the Morph Ball so tightly that it is impossible to escape once grabbed.[2]

When Samus encounters them while in Morph Ball form, they will scuttle towards her, and if Samus winds up in one's path, the Triclops will utilize a sort of air-suction that will drag her into its mandibles. After being grabbed, they will then carry her around the tunnels (usually back to the beginning of a maze or pathway) and "spit" her out, damaging her while doing this. To avoid this, Samus must lay a Bomb as a trap of sorts. The Triclops will then go for the Bomb and attempt to take it to a personal depot area for later consumption. However, the bomb will promptly detonate a few moments later, killing the Triclops.

If Samus is caught by one of them, it is possible to escape from their grip by moving the control stick back and forth very quickly (or by rapidly pressing B in the Wii versions); she will still suffer damage, but the Triclops will let her go without throwing her away.

Triclops are found in these rooms: Pit Tunnel, Triclops Pit, Fiery Shores, Magmoor Workstation and Dynamo Access.

In Metroid Prime Pinball they can be found in the Phendrana Drifts stage and can be summoned in the Triclops Terror minigame on the Tallon Overworld stage, though they are only found in Magmoor Caverns in Metroid Prime.

According to Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, the Triclops are impossible to domesticate.

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Samus scans a Triclops.

Official data

Official Metroid Prime website

"Triclops are hunter-scavengers. They collect small creatures and bits of foodstuff, then deposit them elsewhere for later consumption. The hard tripartite mandibles they use to move earth and rock are quite strong and grasp prey in an almost unbreakable grip.

The Triclops is a hard-shelled creature with powerful tripartite mandibles. Resembling a beetle, the Triclops walks close to the ground on multiple legs."

Logbook entry

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Triclops

Metroid Prime

Temporary scan

Morphology: Triclops
Hard-shelled creature with powerful jaws.

Logbook entry

The Triclops is a hunter-gatherer. It collects small creatures and bits of foodstuff, then deposits them elsewhere for later consumption. The hard tripartite mandibles it uses to move earth and rock are quite strong and difficult to escape.

Metroid Prime Pinball manual

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Metroid Prime Pinball

"A creature with powerful jaws that will pick up anything that comes near, including the ball."

Mechanical variant

In Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Samus encounters mechanoids built by the resident Luminoth on Aether called Mechlops. Their scan states that the Luminoth, seemingly finding use in their "earthmoving power", attempted to domesticate and train a number of Triclops to use in combat, without success. Thus, the Mechlops were built to replace them. These creatures act identically to their organic counterparts.

Trivia

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Andrew Jones concept art

  • It is never explained how Triclops were able to reach Aether to be used by Luminoth, as stated in the Mechlops' logbook entry. Theories suggest that the Chozo, having met the Luminoth at some undetermined point in the past, gifted them with several bioforms native to Tallon IV.
  • Despite the absence of Triclops in Echoes, hacking of the game has not only revealed data for the Triclops, but also a Dark Triclops. Why both were scrapped is unknown, but the enemy technically appears in the game anyway.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many The Dark Triclops serves the Ing Horde; this aspect survived into the final game, as the Mechlops are Darklings who serve the Ing.
Noncanon
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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.

Dark Triclops

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Bonus Disc

Temporary scan

Morphology: Dark Triclops
Darkling possessed hunter-gatherer.
Symbiotic possession increases target durability. Heavy yield light-based attacks are recommended when engaging target.

Logbook entry

The small stature and earthmoving power of a Triclops makes it a valuable infiltration agent for the Ing. Already quite durable, the addition of an Ing parasite makes the creature even harder to destroy.

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

Gallery

References

  1. ^ Log Book Guide. Metroid Recon. Retrieved on 2007-08-18.
  2. ^ a b Inter-Stellar Network — Puddle Spore. Metroid.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-18.