

The nucleus has numerous neuron-like connections extending from it which connect to the inner surface of the membrane. They begin life as jellyfish-like creatures before molting into a form akin to an arthropod's, until eventually reaching adulthood with the features of a theropod various Metroid husks are discarded throughout the entire process.ĭespite 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 Metroids on SR388 possess a multitude of different body structures and sizes, a result of their complex life cycle that drastically alters their physiology as they grow. The creation of the Metroids by the Thoha Chozo tribe. 9.16 Metroid Dread Report, Volume 3: Seven Points That Define the 2D Saga.9.15 Nintendo Australia and New Zealand tweet.9.14 Dedicated terminal (M17: Infestation).9.13 Smash Tour ( SSB4 Official Game Guide).9.8 Official Metroid: Zero Mission website.9.5 Super Metroid Nintendo Player's Guide.9.2 The Official Nintendo Player's Guide.6.5 Infant Tallon Metroid (Metroid Cocoon).As of Metroid Dread, Metroids as a whole no longer exist except for the Metroid-infused Samus Aran. The species became extinct in the wild at the end of Super Metroid all subsequent Metroids in the timeline were created in laboratories using the DNA of the last and now-deceased Metroid from SR388. Appropriately, the word "Metroid" in the Chozo language roughly translates to "Ultimate Warrior". Eventually, it came to light that the Chozo, specifically those of the Thoha tribe, were responsible for genetically engineering the species, in order to prevent the spread of the more dangerous X Parasites. The Metroids were long rumored to be created by an ancient race, though their motive for doing so remained a mystery to the rest of the universe. Since then, the species was spread out on numerous planets, endangering all life present due to the Metroids living off of the mysterious " life energy" of their prey. Originating from the planet SR388, they first became known to the universe at large when Space Pirates stole a batch of specimens from a Galactic Federation research vessel and attempted to exploit them as bioweapons. Metroids are the titular creatures of the Metroid series. Space Pirate logs from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (Some strains are vulnerable to every weapon.) “ Ice, Missiles, Super Missiles, Bombs, Power Bombs, and/or Beam Burst depending on strain and/or stage in life cycle.
