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PeabodySam (talk | contribs) (I hope this is not considered edit warring. But considering the recent messages on your user talk page, as well as your lack of response on this article's talk page, I am mostly reverting your edits. This earlier version is more concise and factual. Further revisions to cut things down may be necessary.) |
PeabodySam (talk | contribs) (→Spirit Battles: The Brinstar stage bears little to no resemblance to the Data Shrines; it also doesn't really resemble any other locations from Metroid Prime Hunters. Did some other general trimming as well.) |
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*Samus's purple costume is based on the Gravity Suit from ''Metroid Prime''. | *Samus's purple costume is based on the Gravity Suit from ''Metroid Prime''. | ||
*The stage's layout features | *The stage's layout features magma, referencing the Gravity Suit's immunity to lava damage. | ||
*The music track originates from | *The music track originates from Sector 1, an area with lava that can only be fully explored with the Gravity Suit. | ||
*The High Gravity hazard only affects the player, referencing the Gravity Suit's ability to grant the user immunity to high gravity. | *The High Gravity hazard only affects the player, referencing the Gravity Suit's ability to grant the user immunity to high gravity. | ||
----'''Other trivia:''' | ----'''Other trivia:''' | ||
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*The stage represents Brinstar, an area of planet Zebes where Mother Brain and the Space Pirates plotted to use Metroids as bioweapons. | *The stage represents Brinstar, an area of planet Zebes where Mother Brain and the Space Pirates plotted to use Metroids as bioweapons. | ||
*The music track originates from ''Metroid'', the Metroid's debut game. | *The music track originates from ''Metroid'', the Metroid's debut game. | ||
*The Sticky Floor hazard and | *The Sticky Floor hazard and healing melee blows reference the Metroid's ability to slow their prey down and absorb their life energy through physical contact. | ||
----'''Other trivia:''' | ----'''Other trivia:''' | ||
*This spirit's Support type references the {{iw|metroidwiki|Baby Metroid}}'s role in ''Super Metroid'' by aiding Samus in destroying Mother Brain by bestowing the latter's Hyper Beam to the former. | *This spirit's Support type references the {{iw|metroidwiki|Baby Metroid}}'s role in ''Super Metroid'' by aiding Samus in destroying Mother Brain by bestowing the latter's Hyper Beam to the former. | ||
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----'''Other trivia:''' | ----'''Other trivia:''' | ||
*This spirit's Grab type references the Queen Metroid's green color scheme and ability to drain her victim's energy by grabbing them in her jaws. | *This spirit's Grab type references the Queen Metroid's green color scheme and ability to drain her victim's energy by grabbing them in her jaws. | ||
*This spirit's Jump ↓ ability references the Queen | *This spirit's Jump ↓ ability references the Queen Metroid's inability to jump during her boss battles. | ||
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Metroid|Brinstar Depths (Melee)}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Metroid|Brinstar Depths (Melee)}} | ||
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*The Giant King K. Rool represents Kraid, a giant, | *The Giant King K. Rool represents Kraid, a giant, corpulent, reptilian antagonist. | ||
*The stage and music track represent Kraid's Lair, an area | *The stage and music track represent Kraid's Lair, an area below Brinstar where Kraid is fought in ''Metroid''. | ||
*The Move Speed ↓ and Jump Power ↓ rules reference Kraid, who has slow, lumbering movements and the inability to jump. | *The Move Speed ↓ and Jump Power ↓ rules reference Kraid, who has slow, lumbering movements and the inability to jump. | ||
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*The silver Giant Meta Ridley represents Mecha Ridley, the giant, robotic version of Ridley who features a silver color scheme. | *The silver Giant Meta Ridley represents Mecha Ridley, the giant, robotic version of Ridley who features a silver color scheme. | ||
*The music track is a remix of Ridley's boss theme, which is also remixed for Mecha Ridley's boss battle. | *The music track is a remix of Ridley's boss theme, which is also remixed for Mecha Ridley's boss battle. | ||
*The Move Speed ↓ rule references how Mecha Ridley | *The Move Speed ↓ rule references how Mecha Ridley's movements are hindered by missing walking and flying units. | ||
----'''Other trivia:''' | ----'''Other trivia:''' | ||
*This spirit's Initial Damage 30% ability further references how Mecha Ridley is | *This spirit's Initial Damage 30% ability further references how Mecha Ridley is an incomplete robot. | ||
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Metroid|Vs. Ridley}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Metroid|Vs. Ridley}} | ||
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | |'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | ||
*The yellow Tiny Ridley represents Little Birdie, the infant larval stage of Ridley | *The yellow Tiny Ridley represents Little Birdie, the infant larval stage of Ridley with slightly yellow fur. | ||
*The stage represents the {{iw|metroidwiki|Breeding Room}}, the rainforest-like room of the {{iw|metroidwiki|Biosphere}} in ''Metroid: Other M'' where Samus first encounters Little Birdie. | *The stage represents the {{iw|metroidwiki|Breeding Room}}, the rainforest-like room of the {{iw|metroidwiki|Biosphere}} in ''Metroid: Other M'' where Samus first encounters Little Birdie. | ||
*The music track is the boss battle theme of Ridley, whose clone is Little Birdie's true identity. | *The music track is the boss battle theme of Ridley, whose clone is Little Birdie's true identity. | ||
*The rules reference Little Birdie's | *The rules reference Little Birdie's life cycle where he would grow into his adolescent {{iw|metroidwiki|Mystery Creature}} stage, who would later grow into Ridley. | ||
----'''Other trivia:''' | ----'''Other trivia:''' | ||
*This spirit's Stats ↑ after Eating ability references Little Birdie's voracious appetite, which enables his growth cycle. | *This spirit's Stats ↑ after Eating ability references Little Birdie's voracious appetite, which enables his growth cycle. | ||
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*The stage and music track originate from the Parasite Queen's boss battle in the Frigate Orpheon's Reactor Core in ''Metroid Prime''. The Parasite Queen herself appears as a background character on this stage. | *The stage and music track originate from the Parasite Queen's boss battle in the Frigate Orpheon's Reactor Core in ''Metroid Prime''. The Parasite Queen herself appears as a background character on this stage. | ||
*The Attack Power ↑ rule references how the Parasite Queen has much stronger attacks than natural Parasites. | *The Attack Power ↑ rule references how the Parasite Queen has much stronger attacks than natural Parasites. | ||
*The | *The frequent shielding references the Frigate Orpheon Reactor Core's shields, which the Parasite Queen uses to protect herself during her boss battle. | ||
----'''Other trivia:''' | ----'''Other trivia:''' | ||
*This spirit's Screen-Flip Immunity ability references the Parasite Queen's appearance as a background character in the Frigate Orpheon stage in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, which will flip occasionally. | *This spirit's Screen-Flip Immunity ability references the Parasite Queen's appearance as a background character in the Frigate Orpheon stage in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, which will flip occasionally. | ||
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*The green Samus represents Kanden, an intergalactic bounty hunter.<!--Kanden is not green; despite Green Samus being used in this spirit battle, the "Hello, Sunshine" event treats Kanden as yellow.--> | *The green Samus represents Kanden, an intergalactic bounty hunter.<!--Kanden is not green; despite Green Samus being used in this spirit battle, the "Hello, Sunshine" event treats Kanden as yellow.--> | ||
*The Motion-Sensor Bomb item references the {{iw|metroidwiki|Larva Bomb}}, the explosive segments of Kanden's Alt-Form, {{iw|metroidwiki|Stinglarva}}. | *The Motion-Sensor Bomb item references the {{iw|metroidwiki|Larva Bomb}}, the explosive segments of Kanden's Alt-Form, {{iw|metroidwiki|Stinglarva}}. | ||
----'''Other trivia:''' | ----'''Other trivia:''' | ||
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|{{SSBUMusicLink|Metroid|Multiplayer - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}} | |{{SSBUMusicLink|Metroid|Multiplayer - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}} | ||
|'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | |'''Spirit Battle inspiration:''' | ||
*The purple Dark Samus represents Gandrayda, a | *The purple Dark Samus represents Gandrayda, a female humanoid alien with a purple color scheme. | ||
*The blue Pikachu minion references Gandrayda's electrical powers and usage of electrical attacks. | *The blue Pikachu minion references Gandrayda's electrical powers and usage of electrical attacks. | ||
*The stage represents the Proving Grounds, the area within the Pirate Research in ''Corruption'' where Gandrayda is fought. | *The stage represents the Proving Grounds, the area within the Pirate Research in ''Corruption'' where Gandrayda is fought. | ||
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*The blue Samus references her appearance as the main playable character of ''Metroid Dread'' who wears a Power Suit with a blue color scheme. | *The blue Samus references her appearance as the main playable character of ''Metroid Dread'' who wears a Power Suit with a blue color scheme. | ||
*The stage represents the planet ZDR, the setting of ''Metroid Dread'' which features research facilities and laboratories similar to the Frigate Orpheon. | *The stage represents the planet ZDR, the setting of ''Metroid Dread'' which features research facilities and laboratories similar to the Frigate Orpheon. | ||
*The Metroid Assist Trophy | *The Metroid Assist Trophy references Samus possessing Metroid DNA during ''Metroid Dread''. | ||
----'''Other trivia:''' | ----'''Other trivia:''' | ||
*This spirit's Shield type references Samus' immunity against X Parasites in ''Metroid Dread''. | *This spirit's Shield type references Samus' immunity against X Parasites in ''Metroid Dread''. | ||
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*The three slightly-large Falcos represent Chozo Soldiers, a race of tall humanoid avian aliens. Their red and black costumes represent the one red and two silver Chozo Soldiers featured in this spirit's artwork. | *The three slightly-large Falcos represent Chozo Soldiers, a race of tall humanoid avian aliens. Their red and black costumes represent the one red and two silver Chozo Soldiers featured in this spirit's artwork. | ||
*The stage represents Brinstar, an area of planet Zebes where the Chozo race once lived. | *The stage represents Brinstar, an area of planet Zebes where the Chozo race once lived. | ||
*The music is an enemy battle theme, referencing the Chozo Soldiers' | *The music is an enemy battle theme, referencing the Chozo Soldiers' role as enemies in ''Metroid Dread''. | ||
*The red Falco | *The red Falco holding a Killing Edge and the black Falco minions holding Death's Scythes reference the Chozo Soldier's usage of double-edged spears. | ||
*The red Falco | *The red Falco has a Back Shield, referencing the red Chozo Soldier's shield. | ||
----'''Other trivia:''' | ----'''Other trivia:''' | ||
*This spirit's Battering Items ↑ ability references the Chozo Soldiers' proficiency with their double-edged spears. | *This spirit's Battering Items ↑ ability references the Chozo Soldiers' proficiency with their double-edged spears. |
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