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{{cquotetxt|''When my [[Power Suit]] is deactivated, my Zero Suit is the outfit of choice. In the rare moments when my equipment malfunctions, this is all I have to rely on - fortunately, the streamlined design enables acrobatic movement and the [[Paralyzer]] is all that I need to get me out of tight spots.''|[[Samus Aran]] (''[[Metroid: Other M Art Folio]]'')|color=gray|size=300%}}
 
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|name = Zero Suit
  
|name = Zero Suit
 
|image = [[File:Zerosuitothermrender.jpg|150px]]
  
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|caption = [[Samus]] in her Zero Suit in ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''.
  
|caption = [[Samus]] in her Zero Suit in ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''.
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|games = ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]''<br/>''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]''<br/>''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''<br/>''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''<br/>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''<br/>''[[Metroid: Other M]]''<br />''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]''
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|games = ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]''<br/>''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]''<br/>''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''<br/>''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''<br/>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''<br/>''[[Metroid: Other M]]''<br />''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]''<br />''[[Metroid: Samus Returns]]''
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|properties = Unrestricted atheletic abilities<br/>Slight defensive capabilities<br/>Toggles use of the [[Power Suit]]
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|properties = Unrestricted athletic abilities.<br/>Slight defensive capabilities.<br/>Toggles use of the [[Power Suit]].
 
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{{cquotetxt|''When my [[Power Suit]] is deactivated, my Zero Suit is the outfit of choice. In the rare moments when my equipment malfunctions, this is all I have to rely on - fortunately, the streamlined design enables acrobatic movement and the [[Paralyzer]] is all that I need to get me out of tight spots.''|[[Samus Aran]] (''[[Metroid: Other M Art Folio]]'')|color=gray|size=300%}}
  
   
 
The '''Zero Suit''' ('''Body Suit''' in some early appearances) is a skintight full-body jumpsuit worn by [[Samus Aran]] underneath her [[Power Suit]], and appears after many recent ''Metroid'' game endings, and in some parts of the games.
 
The '''Zero Suit''' ('''Body Suit''' in some early appearances) is a skintight full-body jumpsuit worn by [[Samus Aran]] underneath her [[Power Suit]], and appears after many recent ''Metroid'' game endings, and in some parts of the games.
   
 
==Appearances==
  
==Appearances==
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The suit first appeared in ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'' after Samus defeated [[Mother Brain]] and initially escaped from the surface of [[Zebes]]. While in orbit, Samus was pursued by a small fleet of Space Pirate ships, and even escaped, but was subsequently shot down from afar. Samus crash landed onto the surface of the planet nearby the [[Space Pirate Mother Ship]], stripped of her [[Power Suit]]. In order to escape from the planet, Samus needed to infiltrate this ship to find a small escape vessel -- this is what was expected to be found within the ship at the very most. Luckily, Samus came across the [[Ruins Test]] during her infiltration mission, granting her a more advanced Power Suit than before.
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The suit first appeared in ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'' after Samus initially escaped from the surface of [[Zebes]]. While in orbit, Samus was shot down by a fleet of Space Pirate ships. Samus crash-landed onto the surface of the planet nearby the [[Space Pirate Mother Ship]], stripped of her [[Power Suit]]. In order to re-escape from the planet, Samus needed to infiltrate this ship to find a small escape vessel—this is what was expected to be found within the ship at the very most. Luckily, Samus came across the [[Ruins Test]] during her infiltration mission, granting her a more advanced Power Suit than before.
   
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The Zero Suit is seen in four other ''Metroid'' games: in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'' and ''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]'' as part of the good endings, and at the beginning and 100% ending of ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''. Finally, it is seen in several instances in ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''. It seems to have replaced the [[Justin Bailey]] suit as the outfit worn by [[Samus]] in 100% endings.
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The Zero Suit is seen in five other ''Metroid'' games: in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'' and ''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]'' as part of the good endings, and at the beginning and 100% ending of ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''. In ''[[Metroid: Samus Returns]]'' it is the best ending of [[Normal Mode]] by completing the game under four hours. Finally, it is seen in several instances in ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''. It seems to have replaced the [[Justin Bailey]] suit as the outfit worn by [[Samus]] in almost 100% of the endings with the lone exception of ''Samus Returns'' where the Justin Bailey outfit and the [[Ending Outfit]] from ''Fusion'' are shown in place of the Zero Suit by completing [[Hard Mode]] and [[Fusion Mode]] respectively.
   
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The Zero Suit also appears in the [[Game Over]] sequences for ''Zero Mission'' and ''Other M''. In the former, Samus' [[Power Suit]] disappears, before she leans back and her hair comes undone from its ponytail. In ''Other M'', Samus will fall to the ground, her suit disappearing when she hits ground.
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The Zero Suit also appears in the [[Game Over]] sequences for ''Zero Mission'', ''Other M'', and ''Samus Returns''. In ''Zero Mission'', Samus' [[Power Suit]] disappears, before she leans back and her hair comes undone from its ponytail. In ''Other M'', Samus will fall to the ground, her suit disappearing when she hits ground.
   
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The Zero Suit appears several more times in ''Other M''. In the cutscene preceding the battle with [[Ridley]], he grabs Samus and scrapes her against the wall, her suit deteriorating. However, she reactivates it as she falls. When nearing [[Sector Zero]], Samus comes across an [[Infant Metroid]] reminding her of her deceased [[Baby]]. [[Adam]] shoots her, deactivating her suit. Finally, after the credits, Samus removes her suit to hold his [[Adam's helmet|helmet]], but not before the [[Bottle Ship]] self-destructs as Zero Suit Samus runs to her gunship. This is the second time Samus can be played in the Zero Suit.
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The Zero Suit appears several more times in ''Other M''. In the cutscene preceding the battle with [[Ridley (clone)|Ridley]], he grabs Samus and scrapes her against the wall, her suit deteriorating. However, she reactivates it as she falls. When nearing [[Sector Zero]], Samus comes across an [[Infant Metroid]] reminding her of her deceased [[Baby]]. [[Adam]] shoots her, deactivating her suit. Finally, after the credits, Samus removes her suit to hold his [[Adam's helmet|helmet]], but not before the [[BOTTLE SHIP]] self-destructs as Zero Suit Samus runs to her gunship. This is the second time Samus can be played in the Zero Suit.
   
 
==Specifications==
  
==Specifications==
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While in this suit, Samus takes much more damage but is more agile. She is capable of [[Power Grip|grabbing and hanging from ledges]] and performing [[Wall Jump]]s due to her already-present superhuman acrobatic skills from her [[Chozo]] DNA and training. In lieu of the [[Morph Ball]], Samus navigates small paths by crawling on her hands and knees. She retains Power Suit upgrades she has acquired, but is unable to manifest or use them in any way (with exception of [[Energy Tank]]s). In ''Zero Mission'' and ''Other M'' she also carries the [[Paralyzer]] with her, which briefly stuns her foes with an energy blast, but must recharge between shots. It is unknown what the Zero Suit is made of, though it appears to be comprised of some sort of firm [[Wikipedia:Polymer|polymer]] that allows Samus to stretch in different positions while still holding together. It is also unknown how Samus gets into and out of it, as the suit does not have any zippers or belts. It is possible that it is removed in a similar way to the Power Suit: by deforming at Samus' will.
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[[File:MZMZSS.PNG|thumb|250px|[[Development Room]] concept art.<br />([http://metroid-database.com/mzm/art/MZMZSSE.png Metroid Database Translation].)]]
  
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While in this suit, Samus takes much more damage but is more agile. She is capable of [[Power Grip|grabbing and hanging from ledges]] and performing [[Wall Jump]]s due to her already-present superhuman acrobatic skills from her [[Chozo]] DNA and training. Samus resorts to crawling on her hands and knees to clear small paths, in the absence of the [[Morph Ball]]. She retains Power Suit upgrades she has acquired, but is unable to manifest or use them in any way (with exception of [[Energy Tank]]s). In ''Zero Mission'' she also carries the [[Paralyzer]] with her, which briefly stuns her foes with an energy blast, but must recharge between shots. It is unknown what the Zero Suit is made of, or how Samus gets into and out of it, as the suit does not have any zippers or belts. It is possible that it is removed in a similar way to the Power Suit: by deforming at Samus' will. The material has to be some sort of firm [[Wikipedia:Polymer|polymer]], or latex, something that allows Samus to stretch in different positions, but still holds together.
  
   
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It is possible that the Zero Suit is mixed of Chozo technology, as it is shown to have their [[Chozo mark|symbol]] implanted on it while Samus is capable of equipping and removing the [[Power Suit]] via the symbol. It is likely that the "symbols" on her back, breast and hand are energy-matter converters, transforming the Power Suit and any upgrades into pure energy and storing it via a mental command. When it receives another mental command, it releases the energy, which then reverts to its natural, corporeal form.
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The Zero Suit appears to be of Chozo technology, as it is shown to have their [[Chozo mark|symbol]] implanted on the back, breast and hand, and Samus is capable of equipping and removing the [[Power Suit]] via said symbols. It is likely that these are energy-matter converters, transforming the Power Suit and any upgrades into pure energy and storing it via a mental command. When it receives another mental command, it releases the energy, which then reverts to its natural, corporeal form.
   
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The Zero Suit in ''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]'' does not possess gloves, has a glowing green line at the base of the neck, different line markings, and does not appear to have the breast sigil. The ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'' Zero Suit has lighter grey areas than the navy blue depicted in ''Zero Mission'' and ''Corruption''. ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Zero Suit also bears different line markings, as well as larger (if impractical) heels. She also holds the Paralyzer in a black holster on her right leg.
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The Zero Suit in ''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]'' does not possess gloves, has a glowing green line at the base of the neck, different line markings, and does not appear to have the breast sigil. The ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'' Zero Suit has lighter grey areas than the navy blue depicted in ''Zero Mission'' and ''Corruption''. ''[[Metroid: Other M]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Zero Suit also bears different line markings, as well as larger (if impractical) wedge heels. She also holds the Paralyzer in a black holster on her right leg.
   
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In ''[[Metroid: Other M]]'', Samus in her Zero Suit demonstrates how the [[Power Suit]] is activated. First, the lights on the back flash once, before a blast is fired from the breast sigil, and the Power Suit materializes. During the Countdown sequence, she is played much like in ''Zero Mission'', but with some minor differences. Firstly, she no longer continuously spin jumps in the air. When spin jumping, she will spin once and then fall to the ground, similar to ''Brawl''. Secondly, of course, the Zero Suit has a different appearance: It is more of a "metallic" blue, and is not so skintight as it is less form-fitting around her chest. Energy Tanks are no longer retained, and Samus only has 100 units of energy to sustain her. This is further complicated by the fact that she is unable to use [[Concentration]]. Due to this, however, she is no longer as weak, and will only take about 10% damage from contact with flaming debris or 15% damage from Zebesian attacks.
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In ''[[Metroid: Other M]]'', Samus in her Zero Suit demonstrates how the [[Power Suit]] is activated. First, the lights on the back flash once, before a blast is fired from the breast sigil, and the Power Suit materializes.
   
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In the flashback of [[Ian Malkovich]]'s death during her [[Galactic Federation Army]] days, Samus wears harness pants on her Zero Suit for unknown reasons.
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The Paralyzer also works slightly differently. Uncharged shots can actually stun Zebesians, and the Paralyzer can be charged similar to the [[Charge Beam]], like in ''Brawl''. Because she needs a free hand to grab ledges and hold onto walls, and because she has Adam's helmet in her other hand, Samus always keeps her Paralyzer holstered unless she needs to use it, and for this reason is unable to fire from ledges. [[Search View]] is also unable in Zero Suit mode, probably because Samus no longer has her helmet and targeting technology activated. Finally, Samus no longer crawls under gaps. Instead, she will quickly slide under gaps or closing gates. This is presumably due to her conditions at the time.
  
   
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In a flashbacks of [[Ian Malkovich]]'s death during her early [[Federation]] days, Samus wears harness pants on her Zero Suit for unknown reasons.
  
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==''Super Smash Bros.'' series: '''Zero Suit Samus'''==
  
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[[File:Subspace zerosuit samus.PNG|thumb|250px|Zero Suit Samus' Introduction Snapshot in Subspace Emissary]]
  
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In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Samus is playable in the Zero Suit, a separate character known as '''Zero Suit Samus'''. After Samus uses her Final Smash, the [[Zero Laser]], her Power Suit falls off, leaving her in only the Zero Suit. The player can also hold Z on the [[Nunchuk|Wii Nunchuk]] at the character selection screen when selecting Samus, minus on the [[Wii Remote]], or one of the shield buttons on the [[Nintendo GameCube]] controller. When the stage selection appears, Zero Suit is displayed as a character instead. 'Zero Suit Samus' functions as a separate fighter with her own armament and combat style, in much the same way that [[Princess Zelda]] has an alter-ego, Sheik, with different moves. As in the ''[[Metroid (series)|Metroid]]'' games, Zero Suit Samus is more vulnerable, but also quicker and more maneuverable. She carries her [[Emergency Pistol]], now named the [[Paralyzer]]. Exclusive to this game is a new [[Plasma Whip]] which she can use as both attacks and tether recoveries, similar to the [[Grapple Beam]] she uses with her Power Suit. As well, she has a move called the [[Flip Jump]], where she springs off the ground. When Zero Suit Samus emerges, the pieces of her Power Suit lying on the ground can be picked up and thrown at other fighters. Zero Suit Samus' [[Wikipedia:Final Smash|Final Smash]] is called [[Power Suit Samus]]. It restores Samus' Power Suit, as well as drags nearby enemies close to Samus, and blasts them away for damage. This move mimics the [[Crystal Flash]] in ways, though it does not heal Samus in any way.
  
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[[File:Zero Suit Samus alt Brawl.jpg|thumb|200px|Zero Suit Samus as she appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'']]
   
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In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Samus is playable in the Zero Suit, as an alternate form known as Zero Suit Samus. After Samus uses her Final Smash, the [[Zero Laser]], her Power Suit falls off, leaving her in only the Zero Suit. This form of Samus is quicker and more agile, but also weaker. Zero Suit Samus returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', this time as a completely separate character from her suited self.
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Zero Suit Samus' palette swaps may be references to the [[Justin Bailey]] in its various appearances. Her blue costume is a reference to the Zero Suit in ''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'' and the Justin Bailey in ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'', the pink costume appears to reference the first Justin Bailey in ''[[Metroid]]'' and the black costume appears to reference the ''[[Super Metroid]]'' version of the Bailey.
  
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Samus is first seen breaking into the base of the Subspace Army in this form. Soon she comes across a [[Pikachu]] being drained of its electrical power. Samus uses her whip to break the container the Pikachu is being held in, summoning a security force of R.O.B.s. Later, she comes across her Power Suit, but is confronted by two Shadow Bug clones mimicking her Power Suit. After their defeat she is able to recover her Power Suit and uses it by default in later levels, but it is possible to switch between forms when desired. Once the level is cleared the player can choose either form at will in cleared levels and levels that allow the player to choose any character.
  
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[[File:NL Gray Zero Suit.jpg|thumb|A Mii wearing a gray Zero Suit]]
   
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In the Metroid Blast attraction of ''[[Nintendo Land]]'', [[Mii]]s wear the Zero Suit underneath their Samus costumes. The color of the Zero Suit corresponds to the player: the [[Gunship]] Mii's Zero Suit is gray; the [[Varia Suit]] Mii's Zero Suit is blue; the [[Fusion Suit]] Mii's Zero Suit is reddish pink; the [[Green Samus]] Mii's Zero Suit is green; and the [[Gravity Suit]] Mii's Zero Suit is yellow.
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[[List of Samus' and Zero Suit Samus' moves in the Super Smash Bros. series#Zero Suit Samus|Here]] is a list of Zero Suit Samus' moves.
  
   
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When a Mii loses all their health points, they are left in their Zero Suit. While wearing the Zero Suit, a Mii can still run around and dodge, but can no longer attack. Their only equipment is a flashlight, which can be used to signal to ally Miis. If a Zero Suit Mii can grab a health or item pickup, they regain their Power Suit and/or Gunship along one hit point.
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|align="center"|Samus Aran without her mighty [[Power Suit]]. In this condition, she does not have the firepower she's famed for but is in full possession of the agility and athleticism she gained through her childhood training with the [[Chozo]]. Without the armor, she's also much, much faster. The weapon she carries is a self-protection device known as a [[Paralyzer]] that stops enemies cold.
  
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|align="center"|Zero Suit Samus's Final Smash. Samus loses her Power Suit when she fires the [[Zero Laser]], but she can restore it--that is, she can return from her Zero Suit form to her familiar armored form. That being said, Zero Suit Samus is very quick with great reach, so there are tactical reasons to fight as is. If that's your preference, don't pick up any Smash Balls.
  
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If all players in Assault Mode are reduced to their Zero Suits, the mission is failed. In Surface-Air Combat and Ground Battle, a Mii wins when all of their opponents are left in their Zero Suits.
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In missions "14. Defend Your Allies" and "26. Defend Your Allies 2", three NPC Miis are placed in the [[Volcanic Sector]] wearing gray Zero Suits. Player Miis must protect these ally Miis from [[Metroid larva|Metroids]], which repeatedly grab them and attempt to drop them into the [[lava]] pool.
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Zero Suit Samus SSBB1.jpg|Zero Suit Samus with her [[Paralyzer]].
  
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Samus SSBB7.jpg|Samus' Power Suit falls off and Zero Suit Samus is now playable.
  
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The Zero Suit is an unlockable costume in ''[[List of cameos and crossovers#Fatal Frame series|Fatal Frame IV: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse]]'' and ''[[List of cameos and crossovers#Fatal Frame series|Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water]]''. In ''Mask of the Lunar Eclipse'', it is unlocked by photographing 200 or more spirits on the game's Ghost List, and is based on the Zero Suit in ''Zero Mission'' and ''Corruption''. It is worn by Ruka Minazuki, the protagonist.
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Zero Suit Samus was not initially revealed in the first trailer despite the appearance of the Zero Laser. On April 8, 2014, a Nintendo Direct presentation confirmed Zero Suit Samus as returning. Zero Suit Samus is this time a separate character from her suited self, meaning the Zero Laser no longer destroys her Power Suit. Like the suited Samus, Zero Suit Samus features elements from all of her physical appearances. She takes the Zero Suit design and mole under her lip from ''Metroid: Other M'', along with a similar face, but her hair more closely resembles that of ''Metroid: Zero Mission'', and she also (controversially) has [[jet boots]]. Zero Suit Samus' [[Zero Suit Samus' new Final Smash|new]] [[Final Smash]] is a [[Gunship]] strike, in which she jumps into her Gunship and fires twin lasers at other players, in a first-person view similar to the Dragoon's.
  
   
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The Zero Suit costume in ''Maiden of Black Water'' is only present in Western versions, and replaces a bikini costume in the Japanese version. It is based on its ''Other M'' appearance and worn by Yuri Kozukata, one of the two protagonists. To unlock it, both endings of the game must be viewed. [[Tecmo]], the creators of the ''Fatal Frame'' series, partnered with [[Nintendo]] to create ''Metroid: Other M''.
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The Zero Suit also appears as a costume in ''Dynasty Warriors Vs.'', ''Tekken Tag Tournament 2'', and ''Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate''. It was available until September 15, 2016 in ''[[Miitomo]]'' as a costume with colored variants matching some of her [[alternate costume]]s in ''Super Smash Bros.''
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Use of the Zero Suit Samus amiibo in ''Yoshi's Woolly World'', ''Super [[Mario (series)|Mario]] Maker'' and ''Miitopia'' unlock Zero Suit Samus costumes as well. The jingles in ''Super Mario Maker'' additionally change to those from ''Metroid: Zero Mission''. The ''Miitopia'' and ''Miitomo'' costumes are virtually identical.
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==Trivia==
  
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*In ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'' Samus crawls where she would normally use the [[Morph Ball]] while she is wearing the Zero Suit. In the original ''[[Metroid]]'' the Morph Ball was created because it would have been too hard to animate her crawling in the same fashion. Also, in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Zero Suit Samus crawls in much the same way she did in ''Zero Mission''. Crawling is absent in ''Other M'', being replaced by sliding under closing gates and hanging obstacles.
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*The Zero Suit can also be unlocked in ''[[Wikipedia:Zero: Tsukihami no Kamen|Fatal Frame IV: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse]]'' for the [[Wii]] along with a [[Luigi]] costume. The Zero Suit can be unlocked by photographing 20 or more spirits on the game's Ghost List. This may be a pun based on the fact that the series's title in Japanese means Zero. Tecmo, the creators of the ''Fatal Frame'' series, also helped create ''Metroid: Other M''.
  
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**The concept art for the Zero Suit in ''Zero Mission'' had a footnote stating that the heels of the feet portions of the suit should not have too much height, yet despite this the suit was given wedge heels in ''Metroid: Other M''. (All other females in Other M also appeared to be in high heels, which caused some complaints in reviews.)
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*The Zero Suit also appears as one of the Nintendo-themed costumes that can be worn by certain characters in the Wii U version of ''Tekken Tag Tournament 2.''
  
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*The decision to have Samus lose her Power Suit in ''Zero Mission'' was not made until near the end of development. [[Yoshio Sakamoto]] later said that the image of Samus suitless and therefore defenseless would create a tense and threatening situation, similar to a horror film.[http://shmuplations.com/metroidgba/]
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*In ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'' Samus crawls where she would normally use the [[Morph Ball]] while she is wearing the Zero Suit. In the original ''[[Metroid]]'' the Morph Ball was created because it would have been to hard to animate her crawling in the same fashion. Also, in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Zero Suit Samus crawls in much the same way she did in ''Zero Mission''. Crawling is absent in ''Other M'', being replaced by sliding under closing gates and hanging obstacles.
  
 
*A jumpsuit similar to the Zero Suit appeared in ''[[The Coming of a Hero]]'', part of the [[Nintendo Comics System]].
  
*A jumpsuit similar to the Zero Suit appeared in ''[[The Coming of a Hero]]'', part of the [[Nintendo Comics System]].
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*Zero Suit Samus, like most ''[[Brawl]]'' characters, has unused SFX for hits at high damage percentages.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rliFHvrRwB0] She also had an unused trophy, kneeling with the Paralyzer, and was intended to have a unique victory theme, like Meta Knight.[http://tcrf.net/Super_Smash_Bros._Brawl]
  
 
*The Zero Suit appears in a microgame distributed online in ''WarioWare D.I.Y.'', in which the Zero Suit is worn by Samus if the microgame is correctly played twice.
  
*The Zero Suit appears in a microgame distributed online in ''WarioWare D.I.Y.'', in which the Zero Suit is worn by Samus if the microgame is correctly played twice.
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*When asked if another sequence played in the Zero Suit would appear in ''Metroid: Other M'', [[Yoshio Sakamoto]] said, "It's a little hard to say right now, but if it's something people want, then there may be the possibility for that."[http://metroid-database.com/mom/scans/v255_pg43.jpg] This later proved true.
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*When asked if another suitless sequence would be part of ''Metroid: Other M'', Sakamoto said, ''"It's a little hard to say right now, but if it's something people want, then there may be the possibility for that."''[http://metroid-database.com/old_site/mom/scans/v255_pg43.jpg] This later proved true.
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*Concept art from ''Other M'' suggested that the lights on Samus' back would glow strongly during intense situations, but this effect is absent ingame.[http://www.metroid-database.com/mom/artwork/gallery/english/momart87-zero-suit-samus.png]
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*Concept art from ''Other M'' suggested that the lights on Samus' back would glow strongly during intense situations, but this effect is absent ingame despite the Countdown being an obviously tense event.[http://www.metroid-database.com/old_site/mom/artwork/gallery/english/momart87-zero-suit-samus.png]
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*''[[Metroid: Other M Premiere Edition]]'' does not reveal that the Zero Suit is used in the Countdown sequence, but features artwork of the Zero Suit next to the description, creating an implication for those unaware.
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*The overall design for the ''Zero Suit'' and its concept resembled the datasuit Deunan wore to her landmate in ''Appleseed''. Coincidentally, Deunan's voice actress in Japan, [[Ai Kobayashi]], would later voice Samus herself in ''Other M''.
   
 
==Appearances==
  
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[[File:69318 1.jpg|thumb|right|''[[Wikipedia:Fatal Frame 4|Fatal Frame IV: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse]]'' costume. ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxR8iPaEOAk Video])]]
  
[[File:69318 1.jpg|thumb|right|''[[Wikipedia:Fatal Frame 4|Fatal Frame IV: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse]]'' costume. ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxR8iPaEOAk Video])]]
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*''[[Metroid Zero Mission]]'' ([[GBA]], 2004)
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*''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'' ([[GBA]], 2004)
 
:*''Metroid Zero Mission'' Japanese [[commercial]]
  
:*''Metroid Zero Mission'' Japanese [[commercial]]
 
*''[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]'' ([[GCN]], 2004)
  
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*''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'' ([[Wii]], 2007)
  
*''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]'' ([[Wii]], 2007)
 
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (Wii, 2008)
  
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*''[[List of cameos and crossovers#Fatal Frame series|Fatal Frame IV: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse]]'' (Wii, Japan-only 2008)
 
*''[[New Play Control! Metroid Prime 2: Dark Echoes]]'' (Wii, Japan-only 2009)
  
*''[[New Play Control! Metroid Prime 2: Dark Echoes]]'' (Wii, Japan-only 2009)
 
*''[[Metroid Prime Trilogy]]'' (Wii, 2009)
  
*''[[Metroid Prime Trilogy]]'' (Wii, 2009)
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*''[[WarioWare D.I.Y.]]'' (NDS, 2010)
 
*''[[Metroid: Other M]]'' (Wii, 2010)
  
*''[[Metroid: Other M]]'' (Wii, 2010)
 
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*''[[List of cameos and crossovers#Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition|Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition]]'' (Wii U, 2012)
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*''[[List of cameos and crossovers#Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate|Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate]]'' (3DS, 2015)
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*''[[Metroid: Samus Returns]]'' (Normal Mode ending, 3DS, 2017)
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First-Zero-suit.jpg|Similar suit in the early [[Nintendo Comics System]].
  
First-Zero-suit.jpg|Similar suit in the early [[Nintendo Comics System]].
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Zss hanging.jpgdatabase.com/mzm/art/ZSSMZME.png MDb Translation].)
  
 
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Samussneak.gif|Crawling.
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Samus in her Zero Suit.png|Samus gaining the [[Fully Powered Suit]].
 
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Metzero0.png|''Metroid: Zero Mission'' ending
 
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Metroidzero04.png|''Metroid: Zero Mission'' ending
 
ZS Samus.png|Character sprite for Samus in her Zero Suit, from ''Metroid: Zero Mission''.
  
ZS Samus.png|Character sprite for Samus in her Zero Suit, from ''Metroid: Zero Mission''.
 
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Zerosuitcorruption.jpg|''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''
 
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File:Zero Suit Paint Job.png|[[Campaign]] [[Paint Job]]
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Zero Suit Samus Live TV Ad.PNG|''[[TV Commercial :60 Spot]]''
  
Zero Suit Samus Live TV Ad.PNG|''[[TV Commercial :60 Spot]]''
 
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Game Over MOM.png|Samus after the Game Over in ''Metroid: Other M''.
 
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ZM.jpg|[[Chisato Morishita]] in the Japanese ''Zero Mission'' [[commercial]].
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“ When my Power Suit is deactivated, my Zero Suit is the outfit of choice. In the rare moments when my equipment malfunctions, this is all I have to rely on - fortunately, the streamlined design enables acrobatic movement and the Paralyzer is all that I need to get me out of tight spots. „

—Samus Aran (Metroid: Other M Art Folio)

The Zero Suit (Body Suit in some early appearances) is a skintight full-body jumpsuit worn by Samus Aran underneath her Power Suit, and appears after many recent Metroid game endings, and in some parts of the games.

Appearances

The suit first appeared in Metroid: Zero Mission after Samus initially escaped from the surface of Zebes. While in orbit, Samus was shot down by a fleet of Space Pirate ships. Samus crash-landed onto the surface of the planet nearby the Space Pirate Mother Ship, stripped of her Power Suit. In order to re-escape from the planet, Samus needed to infiltrate this ship to find a small escape vessel—this is what was expected to be found within the ship at the very most. Luckily, Samus came across the Ruins Test during her infiltration mission, granting her a more advanced Power Suit than before.

The Zero Suit is seen in five other Metroid games: in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Metroid Prime Hunters as part of the good endings, and at the beginning and 100% ending of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. In Metroid: Samus Returns it is the best ending of Normal Mode by completing the game under four hours. Finally, it is seen in several instances in Metroid: Other M. It seems to have replaced the Justin Bailey suit as the outfit worn by Samus in almost 100% of the endings with the lone exception of Samus Returns where the Justin Bailey outfit and the Ending Outfit from Fusion are shown in place of the Zero Suit by completing Hard Mode and Fusion Mode respectively.

The Zero Suit also appears in the Game Over sequences for Zero Mission, Other M, and Samus Returns. In Zero Mission, Samus' Power Suit disappears, before she leans back and her hair comes undone from its ponytail. In Other M, Samus will fall to the ground, her suit disappearing when she hits ground.

The Zero Suit appears several more times in Other M. In the cutscene preceding the battle with Ridley, he grabs Samus and scrapes her against the wall, her suit deteriorating. However, she reactivates it as she falls. When nearing Sector Zero, Samus comes across an Infant Metroid reminding her of her deceased Baby. Adam shoots her, deactivating her suit. Finally, after the credits, Samus removes her suit to hold his helmet, but not before the BOTTLE SHIP self-destructs as Zero Suit Samus runs to her gunship. This is the second time Samus can be played in the Zero Suit.

Specifications

While in this suit, Samus takes much more damage but is more agile. She is capable of grabbing and hanging from ledges and performing Wall Jumps due to her already-present superhuman acrobatic skills from her Chozo DNA and training. In lieu of the Morph Ball, Samus navigates small paths by crawling on her hands and knees. She retains Power Suit upgrades she has acquired, but is unable to manifest or use them in any way (with exception of Energy Tanks). In Zero Mission and Other M she also carries the Paralyzer with her, which briefly stuns her foes with an energy blast, but must recharge between shots. It is unknown what the Zero Suit is made of, though it appears to be comprised of some sort of firm polymer that allows Samus to stretch in different positions while still holding together. It is also unknown how Samus gets into and out of it, as the suit does not have any zippers or belts. It is possible that it is removed in a similar way to the Power Suit: by deforming at Samus' will.

The Zero Suit appears to be of Chozo technology, as it is shown to have their symbol implanted on the back, breast and hand, and Samus is capable of equipping and removing the Power Suit via said symbols. It is likely that these are energy-matter converters, transforming the Power Suit and any upgrades into pure energy and storing it via a mental command. When it receives another mental command, it releases the energy, which then reverts to its natural, corporeal form.

The Zero Suit in Metroid Prime Hunters does not possess gloves, has a glowing green line at the base of the neck, different line markings, and does not appear to have the breast sigil. The Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Zero Suit has lighter grey areas than the navy blue depicted in Zero Mission and Corruption. Metroid: Other M's Zero Suit also bears different line markings, as well as larger (if impractical) wedge heels. She also holds the Paralyzer in a black holster on her right leg.

In Metroid: Other M, Samus in her Zero Suit demonstrates how the Power Suit is activated. First, the lights on the back flash once, before a blast is fired from the breast sigil, and the Power Suit materializes.

In the flashback of Ian Malkovich's death during her Galactic Federation Army days, Samus wears harness pants on her Zero Suit for unknown reasons.

Other appearances

Noncanon
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Super Smash Bros. series

Main article: Zero Suit Samus
Zero Suit Samus alt Brawl

Zero Suit Samus as she appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Samus is playable in the Zero Suit, as an alternate form known as Zero Suit Samus. After Samus uses her Final Smash, the Zero Laser, her Power Suit falls off, leaving her in only the Zero Suit. This form of Samus is quicker and more agile, but also weaker. Zero Suit Samus returns in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, this time as a completely separate character from her suited self.

Nintendo Land

NL Gray Zero Suit

A Mii wearing a gray Zero Suit

In the Metroid Blast attraction of Nintendo Land, Miis wear the Zero Suit underneath their Samus costumes. The color of the Zero Suit corresponds to the player: the Gunship Mii's Zero Suit is gray; the Varia Suit Mii's Zero Suit is blue; the Fusion Suit Mii's Zero Suit is reddish pink; the Green Samus Mii's Zero Suit is green; and the Gravity Suit Mii's Zero Suit is yellow.

When a Mii loses all their health points, they are left in their Zero Suit. While wearing the Zero Suit, a Mii can still run around and dodge, but can no longer attack. Their only equipment is a flashlight, which can be used to signal to ally Miis. If a Zero Suit Mii can grab a health or item pickup, they regain their Power Suit and/or Gunship along one hit point.

If all players in Assault Mode are reduced to their Zero Suits, the mission is failed. In Surface-Air Combat and Ground Battle, a Mii wins when all of their opponents are left in their Zero Suits.

In missions "14. Defend Your Allies" and "26. Defend Your Allies 2", three NPC Miis are placed in the Volcanic Sector wearing gray Zero Suits. Player Miis must protect these ally Miis from Metroids, which repeatedly grab them and attempt to drop them into the lava pool.

Fatal Frame series

The Zero Suit is an unlockable costume in Fatal Frame IV: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse and Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water. In Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, it is unlocked by photographing 200 or more spirits on the game's Ghost List, and is based on the Zero Suit in Zero Mission and Corruption. It is worn by Ruka Minazuki, the protagonist.

The Zero Suit costume in Maiden of Black Water is only present in Western versions, and replaces a bikini costume in the Japanese version. It is based on its Other M appearance and worn by Yuri Kozukata, one of the two protagonists. To unlock it, both endings of the game must be viewed. Tecmo, the creators of the Fatal Frame series, partnered with Nintendo to create Metroid: Other M.

Cameos in other games

The Zero Suit also appears as a costume in Dynasty Warriors Vs., Tekken Tag Tournament 2, and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. It was available until September 15, 2016 in Miitomo as a costume with colored variants matching some of her alternate costumes in Super Smash Bros.

Use of the Zero Suit Samus amiibo in Yoshi's Woolly World, Super Mario Maker and Miitopia unlock Zero Suit Samus costumes as well. The jingles in Super Mario Maker additionally change to those from Metroid: Zero Mission. The Miitopia and Miitomo costumes are virtually identical.

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

Trivia

  • In Metroid: Zero Mission Samus crawls where she would normally use the Morph Ball while she is wearing the Zero Suit. In the original Metroid the Morph Ball was created because it would have been too hard to animate her crawling in the same fashion. Also, in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Zero Suit Samus crawls in much the same way she did in Zero Mission. Crawling is absent in Other M, being replaced by sliding under closing gates and hanging obstacles.
    • The concept art for the Zero Suit in Zero Mission had a footnote stating that the heels of the feet portions of the suit should not have too much height, yet despite this the suit was given wedge heels in Metroid: Other M. (All other females in Other M also appeared to be in high heels, which caused some complaints in reviews.)
  • The decision to have Samus lose her Power Suit in Zero Mission was not made until near the end of development. Yoshio Sakamoto later said that the image of Samus suitless and therefore defenseless would create a tense and threatening situation, similar to a horror film.[1]
  • A jumpsuit similar to the Zero Suit appeared in The Coming of a Hero, part of the Nintendo Comics System.
  • The Zero Suit appears in a microgame distributed online in WarioWare D.I.Y., in which the Zero Suit is worn by Samus if the microgame is correctly played twice.
  • When asked if another suitless sequence would be part of Metroid: Other M, Sakamoto said, "It's a little hard to say right now, but if it's something people want, then there may be the possibility for that."[2] This later proved true.
  • Concept art from Other M suggested that the lights on Samus' back would glow strongly during intense situations, but this effect is absent ingame despite the Countdown being an obviously tense event.[3]
  • Metroid: Other M Premiere Edition does not reveal that the Zero Suit is used in the Countdown sequence, but features artwork of the Zero Suit next to the description, creating an implication for those unaware.
  • The overall design for the Zero Suit and its concept resembled the datasuit Deunan wore to her landmate in Appleseed. Coincidentally, Deunan's voice actress in Japan, Ai Kobayashi, would later voice Samus herself in Other M.

Appearances

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Fatal Frame IV: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse costume. (Video)

Gallery

For concept artwork, see Zero Suit/Gallery.

Samus Aran's Suits
Power Suits Power Suit • Varia Suit (Varia) • Gravity Suit • Zero Suit
Fully Powered Suit • Justin Bailey • Phazon Suit • Dark Suit • Light Suit
PED Suit • Hazard Shield • Fusion Suit • "Omega Suit" • Metroid Suit • Green Samus
Attire Casual Outfit • Military Dress • Civilian Clothes • Parka • Training outfit
Mechanics Power Suit Mechanics • Fusion Suit Mechanics • Suit Upgrade Properties
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