Metroid (species)
The Metroid are a species that feature in Metroid.
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History
Metroids (Japanese: メトロイド)
The Metroids were created by the Chozo of the Thoha tribe during an underground expedition on the planet SR388. The Thoha Chozo came across a dangerous lifeform that they referred to as the X Parasite, which the ancient race deemed as an 'evil' due to their ability to infect, assimilate and copy the features of other creatures. To combat this threat, the Chozo found themselves obliged to engineer a predator that could take on the X; another parasitic creature they denominated 'Metroid'. Appropriately, their name roughly translates to 'Ultimate Warrior' in the Chozo language. This was successful at first, as the Metroids proved to be an effective counter of the X-Parasites thanks to their ability to drain a prey's life force, which the X had no defense against and helped put their population into check. However, as time passed, the Metroids started evolving into bigger, more hostile forms, presumably due to the effects of the Aeion within the caverns of SR388. This came as a surprise to the Thoha, who found themselves unable to control them any further. The Metroids eventually started attacking their creators, who seemingly could do little against their own creations.
Overview
The Metroids on SR388 have diverse shapes and sizes, a result of their complex life cycle that drastically alters their physiology as they grow. They are born as jellyfish-like creatures, eventually molting into a form akin to an arthropod, and as adults they develop features of a theropod; various Metroid husks are discarded throughout the entire process.
Despite their various forms, there is a specific physical feature shared by all Metroids inhabiting SR388: the presence of a translucent, protective membrane enclosing a red nucleus. The nucleus has numerous neuron-like connections extending from it which connect to the inner surface of the membrane. Its function is unknown, but it is of vital importance to the Metroid, as destroying this structure kills the organism. An even greater mystery of their biology is their capacity to perpetually float in midair, as seen in younger individuals, despite lacking any visible means of propulsion.
Metroids have no trouble feeding on other lifeforms with the subsequent rarity of their main food source. Although they immediately established themselves as the new apex predators of SR388, the natural fauna and flora have greater chances of survival and better opportunities to flourish without the constant threat of the more dangerous X Parasites.
Members
- Metroid Prime :
Notes
- Metroids were created by Nintendo and featured in the setting of the Metroid universe.
Appearances
- Metroid:
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