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By Snoopdigger
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---------------------------*Metroid Fusion*----------------------------
----------------------------*2002 Nintendo*----------------------------
-------------------------------*SA-X FAQ*------------------------------
---------------------------*Gameboy Advance*---------------------------
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Author's Note:
This FAQ contains spoilers of many kinds. A plot twist where the SA-X
appears I have not labeled as a spoiler, since if you are viewing this
guide you should already know it and all plot elements up to the First
Encounter. When I mark a spoiler, I mean a late surprise in the game.
These surprises will be viewed usually after 3-5 hours of playing the
game. Do not read further if you do not want to know the end-of-game
secrets.
Table of Contents
1. Legal Notice
2. Version History
3. Introduction
4. Game Basics
4.5 Controls
5. Plotline (Spoilers)
6. Aftermath
7. SA-X Encounters
8. FAQ
9. Conclusion
1. Legal Notice
This FAQ/Walkthrough is copyright (c) 2002-2003 Patrick Handley. This
FAQ/Walkthrough is only to be found on GameFAQs (www.gamefaqs.com). Any
other website hosting this FAQ/Walkthrough, in part or in whole, will
be punished to the fullest extent of the law. If you, the reader, find
this being posted, in part or in whole, at any other website, contact
the author immediately at
[email protected]. You will be held
under NO LIABILITY from that site(s). Should they plague you from
upholding the law, it is your responsibility to pursue that matter
legally.
You may e-mail me in order to post this document on your website, but I
may not post it. Do not shadow my e-mail; if I didn't say yes the first
time, I will not change my mind. If I, in fact, do change my mind, it
will be me who emails you.
You may not print my FAQ/Walkthrough, edit it, or bowdlerize it, save
for personal use. You may not, however, distribute it. If you come
across a hard-copy of this FAQ, contact me at
[email protected].
Reaffirming, you will be held under NO LIABILITY from that person(s).
Should they plague you from upholding the law, it is your
responsibility to pursue that matter legally.
Oh, yeah, if you decide to steal from my FAQ, there is no limit to the
things I will do to punish you. On that note, read on.
2. Version History
0.01 (1/9/03) Started work on guide.
0.1 (1/10/03) Finished formatting. Also finished Legal Notice, and
toiled over Introduction until I got it done.
0.2 (1/11/03) Started work on Game Basics. Maybe I will get to controls
tomorrow.
0.3 (1/12/03) Finished Controls.
0.4 (1/13/03) Created and finished section 6, Aftermath. Revised
Author's Note. Worked on SA-X Encounters.
0.5 (1/14/03) No comment.
0.55 (1/15/03) Worked on Plotline.
0.6 (1/16/03) Worked more on Plotline.
0.7 (1/17/03) Trimmed up guide, ready to be submitted.
0.75 (1/18/03) I worked on Plotline.
1.0 (1/24/03) Almost finished Plotline! I added the secret message!
Rejoice!
1.1 (3/20/04) After almost a year, I come back to correct some minor
mistakes and read over the guide again. Nothing major.
3. Introduction
Welcome to another guide by Snoopdigger. I would say that this is a
very unusual guide. A special surprise was put into the game that later
becomes a major part of the story, and it was called SA-X. But before
we get into the SA-X, and the purpose of the guide, I would like to
bring you up to speed on Metroid. A Metroid is a life-sucking creature
from the planet known as SR388. Space pirates stole a Metroid for
galactic terrorizing purposes, and bounty hunter Samus Aran saves the
Metroid, and the galaxy with it. She later returns to SR388 to wipe out
the Metroids, and succeed, eliminating all save 1, which was used for
research properties. Now...
///////////////////////////////THE INTRO\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\
"I'd been assigned to watch over Biologic's research team so I once
again found myself on the surface of SR388.
It was there that I was attacked by a life-form I had never encountered
before.
It was only later that I learned the identity of my attacker: the
parasitic organism we now know as X. Unaware of my condition, I was
returning to the station when disaster struck.
Once the X had infested my central nervous system, I lost consciousness
and my ship drifted into an asteroid belt.
The ship's emergency systems automatically ejected the escape pod
before impact. Biologic's vessel recovered it and transported me to
Galactic Federation HQ.
However, during the journey, the X multiplied within me, corrupting
large areas of my Power Suit.
It then came to light that the organic components of my Power Suit had
become so integrated with my system that it could not be removed while
I was unconscious. Large portions of my suit had to be surgically
removed, dramatically altering my physical appearance. However, the X
in my central nervous system was too embedded to be removed safely. I
was given a minimal chance of survival.
Then, someone found a cure.
They proposed using a Metroid cell to make an anti-X vaccine. It seems
that the Federation had managed to preserve a cell culture from the
last infant Metroid from SR388. The serum was prepared and injected
without delay.
The X parasites were immediately and completely destroyed.
As for me, one life ended... yet I survived, reborn as something
different.
Pondering this fact, I realize... I owe the Metroid hatchling my life
twice over.
We'll soon be arriving at the B.S.L. research station. I must prepare
for docking.
The ship's computer has notified me of our approach to the Biologic
Space Labs, or B.S.L, research station. During my surgery, the research
team sent the last batch of creatures we captured there, as well as the
infected pieces of my Power Suit. After regaining consciousness, I
learned that an unexplained explosion rocked the station. For some
reason, this awoke a nameless fear in my heart, and now I am being sent
there to investigate. My mission on the B.S.L station will be overseen
by my new ship's computer. Following the commands of this blunt,
computerized CO is something I have to bear, as it was a condition of
my taking the ship. For someone who dislikes taking orders, this is the
second time I've found myself having to do so. It makes me recall my
other CO..."
\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\END INTRO///////////////////////////////
This was taken from the game's intro. Everything in there is copyright
Nintendo.
Now, the SA-X comes in as you are descending down an elevator. It
destroys everything in its path. As soon as you get to the navigation
room, the computer says:
=======================================================================
The Main Elevator leading to the main access shaft has been severely
damaged. It will be totally unusable for some time, unfortunately. Some
unknown agent is at work. Something very powerful, certainly not human.
I'll report when I know more.
=======================================================================
That is not all of it, but aside from all the talk about someone who
destroyed the Quarantine Bay, this is a major fore-shadowing about the
SA-X. After you complete the next mission, the computer will say:
=======================================================================
Atmospheric stabilizers online. But many X have already made it to
other sectors, it seems. In particular... Sector 2 (TRO), the
tropical habitat, shows abnormalities. I suspect the X entered this
sector with the help of our unseen saboteur. He or it may be in TRO
now. Samus, get over there. We need to put an end to this.
=======================================================================
Okay, more fore-shadowing, but the next computer talking-to has the
kicker.
=======================================================================
I heave learned the identity of our mystery saboteur... Samus, it's
an X mimicking you. I have named it the SA-X. (You know, SA-Samus Aran,
X-ified) I believe the SA-X came from a capsule containing your
infected suit parts. It used a Power Bomb to escape the Quarantine Bay.
That explosion breached all capsules containing all the X that started
this disaster. But the SA-X is our biggest worry right now. The SA-X is
mimicking you at full power. You can't face it. If you see the SA-X,
just run. Don't think about fighting... You are still very vulnerable
to cold, an un-expected side-effect of the Metroid vaccine. Like
Metroids, you can be frozen with an Ice Beam. Of course, the SA-X is
armed with the ice beam. Stay Away. If you see it, just run.
=======================================================================
That's all it has on the SA-X. So now, you know.
Onward.
4. Game Basics
How to classify Metroid Fusion? I say it has many mixed traits. Like
the good old Mario games, it's a 2-D game, flat, much like the early
Sonic games as well. Each area is chopped into sections, like Zelda
games. So it has a little bit of a side-scroller in it. It is a fast-
paced game, relying much on reflexes. I'd say that gives it an Action
quality. And it has a touch of RPG mixed with Adventure in it. In all,
it has a little bit of many traits, but the result is better than
perfect. Now, I don't really approve of putting anything else in, you
can find all other basic info in A: The Manual, or B: Other FAQs.
4.5 Controls
Most of the controls can be found in the manual, so I am devoting this
section mainly to combos and techniques you will find useful.
Shoot below you: Jump, push down on the control pad, and fire your Arm
Cannon. You should hit what you where standing on.
Cliffhanger: When you jump onto an enemy infested platform, hold A as
you go by its side. You should hang onto the edge, and wait for the
danger to pass. When the enemies are at the other side, roll up by
pressing up on the control pad.
Screw Attack without its upgrade: To do a screw attack early in the
game, hold your charge beam and jump (make sure you are flipping) into
the enemy. It should be destroyed.
Run over blocks that crumble: Once you have the speed booster, you can
charge it up and use it to run over those blocks that crumble beneath
you without falling.
-Provided by Superjj2003-
Shine charge-when you start speed boosting, tap down and you can store
the power, therefore you can now...(see below)
Shinespark: press the jump button when you have a charge(shinecharge),
and aim it where you want to go. What happens is you fly in whatever
direction you aimed Samus, saving you the time of walking through that
room, and to easily reach some speed booster blocks, items, and
passages.
*Shine charge and Shinespark are two different techniques*
Wall jump: Execute a Wall Jump by Spin Jumping (press either right or
left, then jump) into a flat surface of a wall, then tap the opposite
direction and press Jump again
Jump extend: When jumping simply pound A and B to repeatedly shoot and
go back into a Spin Jump. This will cause you to get more distance than
you would normally.
Space boosting: To Space Boost, simply start Space Jumping after the
Speed Booster has activated.
You can see these techniques in action at this web site, on the left
column under techniques
http://www.metroid2002.com/fusion/
If you have any other techniques, e-mail me at
[email protected].
5. Plotline (Spoilers)
If you bothered to read the author's note at the very beginning of the
guide, you should know that the SA-X and all plot elements up to the
First Encounter are all NOT marked as spoilers. What I have devised for
this section is what the navigation computer tells you. The plotline
will be revealed via these computer uplinks. I find it entertaining to
watch the plot unfold just by listing to this dull computer. But, there
is one more thing that gives you even more information. Sometimes, on
an elevator ride, Samus will reflect on the current events. Now, read
on. (Or skip to the next section)
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Ship's Computer (just so you know, this is who is telling you
everything)
=======================================================================
There's Been an explosion in the Quarantine Bay. The bay currently
stores capsules containing recent samples from SR388 as well as parts
of your suit infected by the X parasites. The cause of the explosion is
as yet unclear. Investigate. The Quarantine Bay is here. Move quickly
and quietly... You are still unable to use most of your latent
abilities. Don't forget that Samus. Stop at the Navigation Room on the
way. Uplink from there. Is your objective clear? Now, go to the
Quarantine Bay.
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
The Quarantine Bay is ahead. Bio-signs are confirmed. Be careful.
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
This is unfortunate news... The specimens brought back by the field
team were infected by X parasites. The X can mimic its prey; any
specimen could have hosted it. Before the explosion, a security sensor
scanned one... The gelatinous X parasites invade and rapidly
reproduce, killing the host creature. They also absorb DNA and use it
to mimic the host. You were almost killed by an X infection. Only the
Metroid vaccine saved your life. It seems Metroids were the main
predators of the X. That's why the vaccine worked so quickly and so
well. But it has also changed your cellular makeup. You will never be
infected by X again. If fact, you can now absorb any free-floating X
parasites without a host by merely touching them. This will replenish
health and restore weapons. You may also restore latent abilities this
way, so pursue free X parasites whenever you possibly can. This station
is home to many species... some violent ones. We must keep the X out
of the breeding environments at all costs. This is vital, Samus. I am
already detecting massive bio-signs in this region. The X are
gathering. This may be our chance to exterminate them, but... You are
only at 10% battle capacity. Your chance of survival is extremely low.
The Federation needs you alive and on duty, Samus... Is your
objective clear? Now, get going. I have released the lock on level 0
hatches. Look for the blinking hatches.
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
I have received news from HQ. They can support you with downloadable
weapons data. Once you have this data, you'll be able to use Missiles.
This will help against some enemies your beam can't hurt. Head to the
Data Room for the download. The Data Room is here. Is your objective
clear? With Missiles, your chance of survival climbs to 20%...
=======================================================================
Samus Aran
=======================================================================
That computer reminds me of a gruff Federation CO I served under named
Adam Malkovich. He called me "Lady" on missions; from anyone else it
would've sounded sarcastic, but Adam made it sound dignified. Out of
respect and with some irony, I named the computer after him.
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
The Data Room is just ahead.
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
Electrical interface has knocked out the elevators on the Main Deck.
This may be related to the X. I'll work on it. As for you... Try to
find another way to the target. It's located her. I'm reading huge bio-
signs, so I hope your Missiles work... To reload Missiles you can use
a Recharge Room or absorb a specific type of X parasite. You'll see
them. Try it out. Is your objective clear? Missiles are your only hope.
Don't hesitate to use them. Now, find a way to the target.
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
Samus, it's as I feared. The breeding environments have been invaded by
X parasites. Sector 1 (SRX) shows several abnormalities on bio-sensors.
Sector 1 is a simulation of the SR388 ecosystem. To get there, take the
main elevator to the access shaft and use elevator 1. Is your objective
clear? Use the Navigation Computer just inside for further briefing.
I'm not sure, but I think that whoever allowed the X into the
environment may also be linked with the earlier explosion...
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
The Main Elevator leading to the main access shaft has been severely
damaged. It will be totally unusable for some time, unfortunately. Some
unknown agent is at work. Something very powerful, certainly not human.
I'll report when I know more. Now, listen closely. The X in Sector 1
have invaded the atmospheric stabilizers. They must want to alter the
environment to their needs. They are already re-producing. Clear all
five atmospheric stabilizers to stop them. Is your objective clear?
Now, get moving.
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
Atmospheric stabilizers online. But many X have already made it to
other sectors, it seems. In particular... Sector 2 (TRO), the
tropical habitat, shows abnormalities. I suspect the X entered this
sector with the help of our unseen saboteur. He or it may be in TRO
now. Samus, get over there. We need to put an end to this. Is your
objective clear? Start moving. I'll brief you at TRO Navigation Room.
=======================================================================
Samus Aran
=======================================================================
As I listened to the briefing, my thoughts turned to Adam. The real
Adam understood me well. He would end orders saying, "Any objections,
Lady?" He knew I wouldn't disagree. That was just his way of noting our
trust. I wonder if I can trust this computer too...
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
I heave learned the identity of our mystery saboteur... Samus, it's
an X mimicking you. I have named it the SA-X. (You know, SA-Samus Aran,
X-ified) I believe the SA-X came from a capsule containing your
infected suit parts. It used a Power Bomb to escape the Quarantine Bay.
That explosion breached all capsules containing all the X that started
this disaster. But the SA-X is our biggest worry right now. The SA-X is
mimicking you at full power. You can't face it. If you see the SA-X,
just run. Don't think about fighting... You are still very vulnerable
to cold, an un-expected side-effect of the Metroid vaccine. Like
Metroids, you can be frozen with an Ice Beam. Of course, the SA-X is
armed with the Ice Beam. Stay Away. If you see it, just run. HQ says
they have Bomb data ready in the Data Room. Bombs will help you find a
way out if the SA-X traps you. The Data Room is here but... it's
sealed by a Level 1 hatch. You'll have to find the Security Room and
release the Level 1 locks. But per safety protocols, it's not marked on
the map. You'll have to find it on your own somehow, Samus. So, first
find the Security Room and unlock the Level 1 hatches, them go the Data
Room and get that Bomb data. Is your objective clear? Keep an eye out
for the SA-X.
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
Samus, we've got trouble. Releasing the security lock may have been a
bad idea. The SA-X has invaded the water environment in Sector 4 (AQA)
with several thousand X. With the blue hatches active, the SA-X slipped
in easily. The creatures and systems in Sector 4 are already showing
multiple irregularities. I'm currently investigating. I'll brief you in
the Navigation Room when you arrive. Is your objective clear? Now, head
for sector 4.
=======================================================================
Samus Aran
=======================================================================
The SA-X. An enemy with my strongest abilities. But does it have
reason. Probably not. It's just a killing machine. In my current state,
I can't face it head-on. The SA-X is me, only heartless. I must stop it
before it learns its potential and threatens the universe...
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
This sector has taken more damage than expected... I knew the X were
powerful, but still... This seems to be purposeful. We certainly
can't rule out the possibility that the SA-X has a high degree of
intelligence. I find the X fascinating, especially the X. ...But I
digress. This sector is home to a very large creature the researchers
called Serris. It is capable of moving and attacking at ultra-high
speed. The more senseless and widespread destruction here may be an
attribute to Serris. No doubt the SA-X released it, but I can't be sure
why yet. Serris has returned often to the breeding tank here. Its
natural behavior must be to go back to it periodically. It's a valuable
specimen, but you have been authorized to terminate it. If you don't, I
may invade other sectors. Is your objective clear? While you're moving,
be careful. Some broken power nodes have electrified the water... but
we can't cut the power. Doing so would affect the whole station
adversely. If you touch the water, you'll be electrocuted. Conserve
energy as you go.
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
So Serris had been infected by the X, too... Well, as a result, you
recovered another ability. At this rate, you may be able to face the
SA-X yet... But that's still a ways off. HQ has more support data.
This time it's Missile upgrade data. You desperately need this, but the
Data Room here is sealed with a Level 4 lock, the highest security
level. Let's avoid opening sensitive areas unless it's necessary. Also,
the route to the Data Room in Sector 2 is blocked by still more SA-X
activity. I note a deliberate activity pattern, as if it's blocking you
recovery intentionally. Samus, it looks like you best option for
download is in Sector 3 (PYR). You will find the PYR Data Room on you
map after using a Navigation Room there. Is your objective clear? Now,
head for Sector 3 (PYR).
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
Thankfully, the X have not invaded this area yet... The Data Room
here is sealed by another security hatch. In order to download, you
must find the Security Room here and active Level 2 hatches. This may
allow the SA-X and X parasites into the area... But we are left with
no choice. Your recovery is our main goal. The Data Room is here. As I
explained, Security Rooms can't be shown on the map. Be careful, Samus.
You will see very violent organisms here. And avoid the ultra-heated
areas: you suit can't take such high temperatures, but we're working on
it. Level 2 hatches are green. Release the lock and proceed to the Data
Room for download. Super Missile is ready. Your firepower will triple.
Is your objective clear? First activate green hatches. Then go to the
Data Room. There are no ultra-heated areas on this route, so turn back
if you enter one.
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
I see that you encountered a rouge Security Robot. You may destroy it
if you meet it again. Your safety is vital. But, as to your brief...
Level 2 security locks are released, so Sectors 5 and 6 are open. That
means those sectors have likely been infiltrated by X. They are much
harder to stop than we initially suspected... Sector 5 (ARC) is sub-
zero. You're still susceptible to cold from the vaccine side-effects,
so you'll take damage if you even set foot inside there. Avoid Sector 5
for now, but in the meantime, HQ is working on data to adjust your suit
for extreme temperatures. Once we have the transmission, you can
download it, but... The X have destroyed all the Data Rooms you have
used so far. I no longer doubt their capacity for critical thought.
You'll have to use the Data Room in the night habitat, Sector 6 (NOC).
Go to Sector 6 and access a Navigation Room there. Is your objective
clear? Tread lightly, Samus. You are the only one who can do this. And
the X may be more dangerous than we know...
=======================================================================
Mysterious Man and Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
Incoming Dispatch:
Mysterious Man: Does Samus suspect anything?
Navigation Computer: No, I do not think so.
Mysterious Man: Good. Monitor her closely.
Navigation Computer: Affirmative. Out.
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
The Varia Suit data is here from HQ, ready to download. Get moving to a
Data Room. But there's a problem... X from the sub-zero sector ARC
are in Sector 6 (NOC), and they... They've been changes by the cold.
If you absorb one, you'll be frozen from within. This seems like a
deliberate tactic. Once you download the Varia Suit modification,
you'll be out of danger. Just be extremely careful until then. The NOC
Data Room is here. Remember, avoid the blue X. Use you're beam to stun
them in order to get by. Is your objective clear? Be careful. They are
hunting you actively now, Samus... And this area is very dark.
Proceed with extreme caution.
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
How did that X download the Varia Suit data? This doesn't seem to make
any sense at all, unless the X... Unless the X have the ability to
process data organically... At any rate, you have the Varia Suit
data. Now you will be protected from extreme temperatures. More
importantly, the SA-X will no longer be able to freeze you, so you can
escape easier. But you're still too weak. That thing is just too much
for you. You currently have no way of damaging it. But my simulations
indicate that a penetrating weapon like the Plasma Beam might work.
Developing modification data will take HQ some time, though. There's
also a chance that you may be able to restore your Plasma Beam by
absorbing a large Core-X, as you did with the Charge Beam function. As
for restoring Ice Beam, I doubt it... Your current cellular makeup
would reject that addition. Therefore, HQ has developed and Ice Missile
upgrade. This will add a freezing effect to your Missiles. It will
help. Go to Sector 5 (ARC) for the download. Is your objective clear?
Now, get moving.
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
You need to download data for the Ice Missile upgrade, but... As you
might expect, the Data Room here is secured. Level 3 security hatches
are yellow. Release the security lock and download the data as usual.
And experiment with these new Missiles. They may be helpful... Is
your objective clear? You know what to do. Go to it.
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
Emergency in Sector 3 (PWR). The area could melt down soon, It seems
the Main Boiler's cooling unit is malfunctioning. This could easily
destroy the entire research station, as it would likely trigger the
auto-destruct explosives. We have about 6 minutes. Hurry to Sector 3
and access the Control Room to the side of the Main Boiler room. Most
of the systems in PYR are down because of this... Again, we know who
to blame. The SA-X must have hacked into the system control file. What
impressive intelligence. Is your objective clear? There's littlie time.
Hurry to the Control room in Sector 3.
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
The X mimicked a crew member... It all makes sense now. The X can
absorb the memories and knowledge of their prey. What an outstanding
find. HQ was very impressed. But don't you find it strange? This could
have destroyed the station with the X in it, not to mention the SA-X.
Unusual for a self-preserving species like the X. Unless... Your
presence is an even greater threat, a threat to the existence of X
elsewhere. This is only a hypothesis... Perhaps... Their survival
instinct is in conflict with their newly-borrowed intelligence...
Don't let your guard down yet. The X are still a threat. Samus, I see
bio-signs on the Habitation Deck. Survivors? The infected crew men you
saw had survived until recently. Maybe there's a chance... The signs
emanate from here. Is your objective clear? I have just restored power
to the Main Elevator. Use it to return and look for any survivors.
=======================================================================
Samus Aran
=======================================================================
Etecoons and Dachoras. I've met these intelligent creatures before.
They seemed to recognize me, as well. How unusual to meet again here.
In the past, they've helped me unleash abilities I didn't know I had.
But where did they run to? I hope it's safe...
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
So the survivors were not human... Most unfortunate. We can now
confirm the deaths of all crew members. I imagined this was the case,
but I had hoped it wasn't so. I believe the X only infected the humans
for knowledge... That form is too weak for battle. I am sure the
others were merely food for the X... Samus, I think they are
evolving, growing stronger. Some are now appearing to resist your
current weapons. HQ anticipated this and sent Power Bomb data as soon
as the hardware team finished it. Is your objective clear? Download it
immediately. Our choice of Data Rooms is limited to this one in Sector
5 (ARC). Go. Now.
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
You've been to this Data Room before, but I'll show you its position
again. Is your objective clear? Now move out.
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
Samus, return to your ship. I have important information.
=======================================================================
Ship's Computer
=======================================================================
The mail silo of the Reactor Core has gone offline. That's why all the
elevators and stations are down. Elevators and hatches won't work. This
doesn't bode well... If you can get to this point, you may be able to
start the auxiliary power system. Then we can figure out why the main
silo went offline... Is your objective clear? By the way, I asked you
to return here to tell you... Some strange creatures have boarded
your ship. I confirmed that they were not X hosts and gave them a
berth. Do you know anything about these strange creatures? Were they
the source of the healthy bio-signs earlier? Very well, then. Their
presence in the midst of disaster must have some significance... I
will keep them here.
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
Save Rooms and Recharge Rooms are now back online, but with only
auxiliary power, no elevators or hatches will work. Without the main
silo online, we're still stuck. I believe the source of the problem is
the vegetation you saw earlier chocking the Reactor Core components. Is
your objective clear? We'll have to find the source of those roots
before we can proceed.
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
What? You're restored Plasma Beam functionality? ...Most unexpected.
Even so, continue to avoid the SA-X. It, too, may be stronger. And you
still lack a few abilities crucial to survival... Wait... Wait a
second... More trouble. Hold on.
......................................................................
I've isolated the cause. There's been an explosion in the ARC Data
Room... Samus, go to Sector 5. Is your objective clear? The damage is
staggering. Find out what's causing it.
=======================================================================
Navigation Computer
=======================================================================
It's gotten worse. The damage seems to have been caused by a creature
kept here by the researchers, who named it... the Nightmare.
Apparently, it was a bio-mechanism organism designed for military
applications... It possesses uncommon power and can manipulate
gravity. We must assume that it's an X host. We have no choice. You
must find it and defeat it. I can't confirm the location. Is your
objective clear? This thing is out of control. Hurry before it destroys
the entire station...
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Now, there are two conversations you can have. Conversation 1 is if you
got the diffusion missile upgrade like you were supposed to.
Conversation 2 is if you did the almost impossible and got to the
Navigation Room without the diffusion missile upgrade. Check out some
of the great FAQs on the site to see how that is done.
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Navigation Computer (Conversation 1)
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You upgraded your missiles? That's unusual... There was no word from
HQ. A procedural error, I'm sure... Even so, I did not approve of
bypassing security level 4. From now on you will use more discretion. N
any case, Samus, do you remember the Security Robot you faced earlier?
I believe the X have infected it. That is to say, they had claimed he
organic components that for its neural network. I has entered Sector 6
(NOC). I don't know what it's planning, but let's not wait to find out.
Samus, you know what to do. Is your objective clear? To Sector 6,
quickly.
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Navigation Computer and Mysterious Man (Conversation 2)
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Navigation Computer: Samus, I'm surprised that you were able to make it
back.
That trick with the shinespark was very... ingenious.
Mysterious Man: That's our Samus Aran! Magnificent! Truly magnificent!
As a reward, let's fill her in on our plan. Hmm, computer?
Navigation Computer: That is... not advisable.
Mysterious Man: Bah...
Navigation Computer: No more joking. Samus, get back on task. Is your
objective clear?
Mysterious Man: I wonder how many players will see this message...
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Navigation Computer
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The Security Robot seems to have gotten much stronger. This worries me.
Be careful. But we have another problem. Once you're done, leave NOC
immediately. The SA-X is tracing you. Is your objective clear? Don't
stay longer than you must. Understood?
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Navigation Computer and Samus Aran
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Navigation Computer: Samus, you shouldn't have done that. You ignored
your orders. You may have to pay a price for that quite soon...
Samus Aran: .....
Navigation Computer: As you can see, the Federation has been secretly
working on a Metroid breeding program. For peaceful application only,
of course. Please understand. But perhaps you already knew of the
program's existence? Certainly, you must have had doubts when you saw
Sector 1. SRX, a faithful replica of the SR388 ecosystem... Ideal for
raising Alpha, Gamma, Zeta, and even Omega Metroids. This research even
uncovered techniques for rapid growth. Imagine... creating an Omega
from a larva Metroid in days. But that research is finished. The X has
smelled out its natural enemy, and one of the SA-X is on its way
here...
Samus Aran: ONE? ...Are you saying there is more than one SA-X?
Navigation Computer: Don't be surprised, Samus. You know the X
reproduce by asexual division. Because of this mechanism, there are now
no fewer than 10 SA-X aboard the station.
Samus Aran: .....
Navigation Computer: Samus, you must go. Get out. If you stay too long,
the SA-X will destroy you. Stop only at a Navigation Room to uplink to
me. I don't know how HQ is going to take this, but you need to report
to them immediately. Is your objective clear? Now, get going.
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Samus Aran
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The real Adam would have said the same thing about the incident, but he
would have softened the blow. He was relentless in criticism, but he
always cared... He was not a machine obsessed with duty. No such
compassion could exist in that computer...
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Navigation Computer and Samus Aran
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Navigation Computer: Samus, we're done here. Leave the rest to the
Federation... We should be preparing to evacuate the station...
Samus Aran: Are you joking?! Do they know how dangerous the X are?
..How quickly they reproduce?
Navigation Computer: The Federation has taken interest in the X and the
SA-X. They believe this life-form has endless potential applications.
Samus Aran: This is ridicules! The X are heartless abominations! What
potential could they have?
Navigation Computer: It is not necessary that you understand such
matters. The Federation is coming now. You should leave quietly...
Samus Aran: This is madness! They won't stand a chance here! This
station will devour them! What could be worth the risk!?
Navigation Computer: Capturing the SA-X of course.
Samus Aran: ...Are you serious? Do they really think they can succeed?
Navigation Computer: It will certainly be difficult. They don't expect
your help. They knew you would try to destroy the SA-X... That's why
they stopped sending you support data... The Plasma Beam modification
was ready some time ago, but they withheld it to keep you from engaging
the SA-X. Yet somehow you restored that function on your own... They
also tried to withhold the Diffusion Missile upgrade because they
didn't want you to grow to powerful. But they had already sent it, and
you tracked it down... Bravo Samus.
Samus Aran: They must cancel this mission! Open a channel to HQ! I
won't let this happen!
Navigation Computer: They are already on their way.
Samus Aran: Fools...
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Samus Aran
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As soon as the Federation ships land, the X will overwhelm them and
absorb their knowledge and power of their occupants. The X are just
waiting for the hunt to begin, and then they'll spread across the
universe. Galactic civilization will end. The X hunger for form,
knowledge, power. They mimic these perfectly. But they cannot copy the
soul. They're single-minded, instinctively seeking to increase in
number. There're a plague, and the Federation underestimates their
threat. They X must not leave here. I must destroy them all before the
Federation arrives. This station has a self-destruct mechanism. I must
use it to destroy the X here and on the planet. I must send them to
oblivion. Them, this station, and myself, if I have to.
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Navigation Computer and Samus Aran
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Samus Aran: Open the hatch!
Navigation Computer: I have been ordered to confine you until the ships
arrive.
Samus Aran: Don't let them do this. Can't you see what will happen,
Adam?
Navigation Computer: ...Adam?
Samus Aran: .........
Navigation Computer: ...Who is Adam?
Samus Aran: ...A friend of mine.
Navigation Computer: And what would this... friend advise you to do
now?
Samus Aran: He would know that the only way to end this is to start the
self-destruct cycle. He'd know how important it is...
Navigation Computer: Did this "Adam" care for you? Would he sit I a
safe Command Room and order you to die?
Samus Aran: He would understand that some must live and some must
die... He knew what it meant. He made that sacrifice once.
Navigation Computer: So, he chose life for you? Our fair warrior, Samus
Aran... Adam gave his life so that you could keep yours... For the
sake of the universe...
Samus Aran: .........
Navigation Computer: How foolish
Samus Aran: How dare you! How could you hope understand, machine.
Navigation Computer: You know that detonation this station in high
orbit would not guarantee the complete extinction of the X parasites,
even though the station would be utterly destroyed... You would only
succeed in removing the one obstacle to the galaxy's ruin...
yourself. You would ignore this simple fact and choose death. When Adam
decided who should live, he chose incorrectly.
Samus Aran: ...!
Navigation Computer: ...If you were to alter the stations orbit, then
you might be able to include the planet in the vaporization field of
the self-destruct detonation.
Samus Aran: ...?
Navigation Computer: You would have to start the propulsion sequence
now. Before the Federation arrives. Samus, this is your last mission.
Go to Operations Room and adjust the station's orbit path it intercept
SR388. Then return to your ship and escape. Move quickly, and stay
alive. That's an order! Any objections, Lady?
Samus Aran:
Navigation Computer:
Samus Aran:
Navigation Computer:
Samus Aran:
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MORE TO COME
6. Aftermath
This will be a very short section. I would like you to know what
happens to everything when the SA-X passes through sections of the
space station. Dead animal will be littering the place, for starters.
These can block passageways to other areas (some containing missile,
power bomb, or energy tanks), but can also serve as stepping-stones. I
have been notified that they wear away to a skeleton after time. This
allows them to be passed easily, because they are just part of the
background. Another result of the SA-X is blocked passages. These will
usually look crumbled, because of a super-missile encounter. This
forces you to find an alternate route. Or the opposite will happen. A
passageway may be hollowed out, meaning you don't have to open the
hatch, it is already been blown away. One last thing that the SA-X
leaves behind is disfigured terrain. There is simply no way to describe
how everything is suddenly turned chaotic after the SA-X passes through
it.
7. SA-X Encounters
When you first SEE the SA-X, you will be going down the main elevator
for the first time. You descend down, and then it appears, looks at
you, (not Samus, you as the player) and then breaks out a super
missile, and blows up the doorway.
First Encounter: Okay, remember that high jump/jump ball boss you just
beat? Well, right after it, you will begin to see the damage that the
SA-X has created. When you bomb a passageway down to the ceiling of
another hallway, you shall see the SA-X walking down the hallway. Now,
normally you should wait for it to pass, and then move on once it
leaves. But should you decide to jump down and pick a fight with the
SA-X, you will find it has three unique traits:
1. Invincibility.
2. The Ice Beam
3. Killer Aim
That might make you a little leery about picking a fight, but if you
are caught in the fray, know that you can shoot the blocks you came
down and hide up there. The SA-X will stop chasing you and go about its
business. Either way, when you leave, you will see the aftermath of the
SA-X in the next room.
Second Encounter
The second time you will encounter the SA-X is in sector 6 (NOC). You
will eventually come to a room that has a wall blocking you from going
forward. When you bomb the floor, you will see pictures of bombs. That
means that using a power bomb will break these. Well, bomb right by the
far right wall, you go into a hidden cavity in morph ball mode. Roll
all the way left, and you will see the SA-X moving through the door
into the hallway. It will keep moving until it gets to the wall, and
then it will roll into morph ball mode. It will then proceed to drop a
power bomb. The entire wall that was blocking you will disintegrate,
along with most of the floor, exposing you. It will also damage you,
but not too much. Wait for it to leave, and then move on. Of course, if
you want to irritate it, attack it. But it is still invincible. And it
can still freeze you. And once it freezes you, it breaks out a super
missile and blasts you. Ouch.
Third Encounter
In Sector 5 (ARC), you will meet up with the SA-X again, this time in
the corridors underneath the sub-zero segment. As soon as you hear the
hatch open behind you, drop a Power Bomb. Jump over the wall and go
into Morph Ball mode. When the Power Bomb goes off, two passages will
appear, the high road and the low road. If you take the lower passage,
the SA-X will shoot the Ice Beam after you, killing you. It has the
Wave Beam upgrade so it will pass through walls, and the Wide Beam
upgrade. This enables it to hit you in Morph Ball mode. So, take the
higher passage and keep running left. Because of the Wave Beam upgrade,
its Ice Beam will go through walls. Jump over the beams that is shoots
at you and get to the next room. You are safe, for now...
Fourth Encounter
This is the first encounter that you are supposed to engage the SA-X.
But it is STILL invincible. Here is how it works. After you defeat the
spider guy, you will roll along to find whom, but the SA-X on the
scene. When you drop down, the SA-X will immediately start firing at
you. You can freeze it with an ice missile, but that won't hold it for
long. Freeze it, then run to the next room. In this room I want you to
first run to the far wall. Then turn toward the door. QUICKLY, go into
morph ball mode and lay a power bomb. Then press up on the control pad
to put yourself into a squatting position. Fire an ice missile, even if
the SA-X isn't through the door yet. By the time the missile gets
there, it will be. When the power bomb goes off, head for the door on
the left. When you get into the next room, use L to angle your arm
blaster up-left and hit the red orb that controls the door. Turn around
and fire an ice missile at the incoming SA-X. Run and hit the orbs, and
make sure that your aim is perfect. The SA-X should spend all of its
time jumping, and you should be able to escape to the next room. In
this room, jump and pull yourself through the crack into the crevice
behind the wall. DO NOT DROP A POWER BOMB UNLESS YOU WANT TO LET THE
SA-X KNOW YOU ARE THERE!!! If you leave it alone it will go away, and
you can continue on your business. If you let a power bomb loose, the
SA-X will start killing you. But if you run to the room on the right,
let the SA-X come in after you, and then go back in, you can still save
yourself. You cannot beat the SA-X at this time.
Fifth Encounter
This is a very awkward meeting. After completing your objective, you
will hear an explosion, and you will see the SA-X destroying, what,
could those be Metroids?! Yes, the X now have a tool for destroying
their worst enemy, Metroids. The SA-X. as it is destroying these
creatures, you have to use your space-jump abilities to get to the
ceiling exit. The problem is that all these creatures are exploding all
around you, and you have one minute to escape. Try to keep jumping
along the wall to reach the top. If you hit an exploding Metroid and
stop spinning, quickly tap A to start somersaulting again. If you don't
make it out in time, goodbye. Nothing you throw at the SA-X will even
faze it.
Final Encounter (Spoilers)
When you meet up with the SA-X for the last time, you will finally be
able to beat it. Just right off, it takes 12-15 charge shots to bring
it down. Now, keep jumping around the room, charging your beam. When
the SA-X hits the ground, it will pause for a moment of so, giving you
a chance to strike. If you need time to catch your breath, hit it with
an Ice Missile. After about 10 hits, it will start to look fuzzy. After
12-15 hits, the SA-X will kneel down and mutate into a giant creature.
It jumps around a lot, but pauses to let you hit it. After about 5
hits, it will turn into a Core-Eye. Hit it when its eye is open with a
missile. QUICKLY jump out of the way. When you hit it in the eye, it
will shoot an Ice Beam at you. 3 hits will do it in. The Ice Beam data
starts to float around, but you CAN NOT get it. Now, go to the Control
Room and activate the 3-minute timer. Now, every hatch you open will
lock behind you. Make your way to where your ship used to be. It is now
gone, and the exit hatch is open. That's when an Omega Metroid appears.
It takes a swipe at you, and you will kneel down with 1 energy left.
That's when the Ice Beam data comes back and transforms back into the
SA-X. It shoots the Omega Metroid, driving it back. The Omega Metroid
swipes and hits the SA-X. It transforms back into the Ice Beam data.
NOW, absorb it and you will change back into your power suit. Many
people think that you have turned into the SA-X, but you have just been
restored back into your omega suit. After all, that's what the SA-X
spawned from, right, your power suit. Now, that's all for the Final
Encounter. If you need help on the Omega Metroid, see one of the great
Boss Battle FAQs on the site. (Thanks to Shervin Soltani for correcting
some minor mistakes)
8. FAQ
EMPTY (for now)
9. Conclusion
Well, it's been a pleasure. If you know me, you know that I don't
usually put much into a conclusion. It's just my nature. Well, I hope
you learned something useful from reading this guide. If you have any
questions, comments, ect, e-mail me at
[email protected]. See
ya.
