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[[File:M2 Metroid Artwork.png|thumb|left|Official artwork of a Metroid from ''Metroid II: Return of Samus'', which was the basis of the ''Melee'' trophy design.]] | [[File:M2 Metroid Artwork.png|thumb|left|Official artwork of a Metroid from ''Metroid II: Return of Samus'', which was the basis of the ''Melee'' trophy design.]] | ||
Metroids first appeared in ''{{b|Metroid|game}}'' as an enemy that played a crucial part in the game's storyline, and have appeared | Metroids first appeared in ''{{b|Metroid|game}}'' as an enemy that played a crucial part in the game's storyline, and have appeared 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. | 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. |