Editing Metroid (creature)

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Metroids first appeared in ''{{b|Metroid|game}}'' as an enemy that played a crucial part in the game's storyline, and have appeared as enemies in every ''Metroid'' game since, with the exceptions of ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid Prime Hunters}}'' and ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid Dread}}''. The creatures are a parasitic species that use their gigantic teeth to drain energy from their prey. They are resistant to most forms of standard weaponry, but are exceptionally weak to cold temperatures, so [[Samus]] can destroy them with her {{s|metroidwiki|Ice Beam}} or {{s|metroidwiki|Ice Missiles}}. If one grabs onto her, the only way for Samus to shake it off is to drop a {{b|bomb|Samus}} while in her {{s|metroidwiki|Morph Ball}} form, which deals damage and detaches it from her. Metroids are also known for their ability to adapt and grow in any environment; while most Metroids are seen as their jellyfish-like larval form, they become larger and more bestial as they develop, culminating in the draconian {{s|metroidwiki|Queen Metroid}}.

Metroids were created by the {{s|metroidwiki|Chozo}} to prey on the {{s|metroidwiki|X Parasite}}s, and became native to the planet {{s|metroidwiki|SR388}}. The word "Metroid" means "ultimate warrior" in the in-universe Chozo language (the real-life etymology of the word is a portmanteau of "metro" and "android"<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20150518090556/http://www.selectbutton.net/archive/topic/5865</ref>), and the creatures were created by the Chozo as a means to eliminate the hostile X Parasites. However, the Metroids' parasitic nature makes them a constant target for Samus's archenemies, the {{s|metroidwiki|Space Pirates}}. They introduced Metroids as invasive species to other planets, such as {{s|metroidwiki|Zebes}} and {{s|metroidwiki|Tallon IV}}. Samus was eventually commissioned by the {{s|metroidwiki|Galactic Federation}} to travel to SR388 and put them into extinction, although she spared [[metroidwiki:Metroid Hatchling|a single hatchling]] that imprinted on her, showing that metroids are intelligent to some degree and are not violent by nature. She returned this specimen to the {{s|metroidwiki|Ceres Space Colony}} for research, where it was subsequently stolen by [[Ridley]]. After his retreat to the Space Pirate base on Zebes, the hatchling was eventually killed by [[Mother Brain]], seemingly leading to the species' total extinction.

However, Samus's actions caused the Metroids' natural prey, the X Parasites, to multiply and thrive once more. After being infected by an X Parasite, the Federation saved her life by injecting her with the {{s|metroidwiki|Vaccine "Metroid"}}, which was created using the hatchling's DNA. This procedure infused her with Metroid DNA, giving her characteristics such as immunity to X Parasites and a weakness to cold temperatures. During her mission at the infested {{s|metroidwiki|Biologic Space Labs Research Station}}, she discovered that the Galactic Federation had begun a Metroid breeding program. Upon this discovery, she set the ship on a collision course to SR388 and escaped, destroying the last remaining Metroids upon impact. Because of her Metroid-fused DNA, Samus herself is the last remnant of the Metroids, having become the "ultimate warrior" of the Chozo. During the events of ''Dread'', it is revealed that Samus' Metroid DNA has started to manifest in a Metroid-like energy absorbing ability. This causes her to become a target for the game's antagonist Raven Beak, who planned to use Metroids as a means to conquer the galaxy, but decides instead on using Samus to that end. It is also revealed that the peaceful Thoha tribe, who created the Metroids, engineered a pathological hostility towards Mawkin tribesmen such as Raven Beak.

In their ''Smash'' appearance, Metroids act the same as they do in the ''Metroid'' series, grabbing players and dealing damage. They can also phase through platforms, similar to Phazon Metroids in ''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''. The form most commonly depicted in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series is the Metroid larva, although other forms have made appearances in the series. The fully-matured Queen Metroid (using its appearance from ''{{s|metroidwiki|Metroid: Other M}}'') and Phazon-mutated [[List of SSBB trophies (Metroid series)#Metroid Prime (Core)|Metroid Prime]] have appeared as [[trophies]]; a {{s|metroidwiki|Tallon Metroid}} appears as a [[sticker]]; and [[Dark Samus]] (a reincarnated form of the Metroid Prime) is an Assist Trophy in ''SSB4'' and a fully playable character in ''Ultimate''.

[[File:RidleyMeleeCameo.png|thumb|The baby Metroid's cameo appearance in the opening movie.]]

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|name=Metroid

|image=Metroid Trophy Melee.png

|desc=A parasitic life form that can absorb all types of energy, Metroids have strong resistance to most conventional weaponry. To defeat them, Samus Aran had to freeze them with {{iw|metroidwiki|Ice Beam}} shots and then blast them with [[missile]]s. {{iw|metroidwiki|Mochtroid}}s, which look like Metroids, are weaker, with fewer internal nuclei.

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{{Trophy

|name=Metroid

|image=Metroid - Brawl Trophy.png

|desc=A bioengineered life-form found on planet SR388. Metroids attach to organisms and drain life energy. The Galactic Federation commissions Samus to eliminate them, but Space Pirates try to harness their power. One of the few ways Samus can kill Metroids is by shooting them with the Ice Beam and then shattering them with missiles. The Metroid's cry is chilling and indescribable.

|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Metroid|console2=GB|game2=Metroid II: Return of Samus}}

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! Fighter(s)

| {{StickerHead|Samus|Zero Suit Samus}}

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|desc-ntsc=First discovered on planet SR388, this floating life-form grows by absorbing the energy around it. It is incredibly durable but extremely weak to cold. In Smash Bros., a Metroid will grab a rival by the head and drain energy. If you get grabbed, shake it off by pressing left and right!

|desc-pal=Mysterious floating life-forms, discovered on the planet SR388, that absorb energy from other living beings. They're tough, except when they're cold. In this game, they'll try to attach themselves to fighters' heads and drain their energy. Press all the buttons you can to shake them off!

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|name=Queen Metroid

|image=QueenMetroidTrophyWiiU.png

|desc-ntsc=Have you ever met people who thought Metroid was the name of the game's heroine? Adding Queen to the title would just make it worse. But if you show them what a Queen Metroid REALLY looks like, they won't make that mistake again in a hurry. Metroids are fearsome creatures, and the queen is the nastiest of the lot.

|desc-pal=Have you ever met someone who thought "Metroid" was the name of the game's heroine? Putting "Queen" in front might just make it worse. But if you show them what a Queen Metroid REALLY looks like, they won't make that mistake again in a hurry. Metroids are fearsome creatures, and the Queen is the nastiest of the lot.

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The Metroid also appears as an Ace-class [[support spirit]].

 

In [[Adventure Mode: World of Light]], the Metroid is presumably one of the countless spirits captured by [[Galeem]] during his takeover of the universe. The Metroid's spirit is located in the volcanic section of [[The Light Realm]].

 

The Metroid's Spirit Battle uses a {{SSBU|Ridley}} puppet fighter and is fought on the [[Brinstar]] stage's [[Battlefield form]]. During the battle, the Metroid appears as a hostile Assist Trophy. Also, the floor is sticky and Ridley's melee blows will heal them when they hit, referencing the Metroid's ability to latch onto their victims, slow them down, and absorb their life energy.

 

*The Metroid trophy in ''Melee'' has an image hidden within the interior of its "shell", which can be viewed with proper manipulation of the Gallery's camera; the texture shows the image of a lab station in the [[Media:Ceres Space Colony Metroid reflection.png|Ceres Space Station]] in ''Super Metroid'', with the infant Metroid also visible.

*In ''Ultimate'', if {{SSBU|Yoshi}} is hit by the Metroid's attack during his double jump, he will sustain moderate horizontal knockback, while the attack usually deals no knockback.

 

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