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The Zapper is a model of turret used by the Space Pirates, encountered in the Scrapworks on the Pirate Homeworld in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. Its name is never stated in-game, as the room is explored in Morph Ball mode and so the turret cannot be scanned – however, its name can be found in the game's scripting files. It operates by targeting objects that only move along certain sections of track. Whether it is exclusive to the Pirate Homeworld is unknown. A similar design of turret is employed by the rogue Aurora Unit 313 during Samus's battle with the organic supercomputer on Phaaze. However, this turret fires different projectiles that resemble Rinkas.
The Zapper can be seen firing upon Phazon Grubs and Phazon Leeches when not attacking Samus Aran, suggesting it is designed for pest control.
Trivia[]
- The Zapper is very similar in design to the Phazon Energy Lances carried by the Pirate Hussar.
- The name may be a reference to the Zapper light gun peripheral for the Nintendo Entertainment System.