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'''Samus Aran''' is the protagonist of the ''Metroid'' series and an intergalactic bounty hunter who occasionally visits [[Mushroom World]]. She was orphaned as a young girl by [[Ridley]], and was adopted by the bird-like Chozo race. She was infused with Chozo blood, and was given a Power Suit. She then decided to fight the Space Pirates, the race that killed her parents. The series was actually started by [[Shigeru Miyamoto|Shigeru Miyamoto's]] mentor [[Gunpei Yokoi]]. | '''Samus Aran''' is the protagonist of the [[metroidwiki:Metroid (series)|''Metroid'' series]] and an intergalactic bounty hunter who occasionally visits [[Mushroom World]]. She was orphaned as a young girl by [[Ridley]], and was adopted by the bird-like Chozo race. She was infused with Chozo blood, and was given a Power Suit. She then decided to fight the Space Pirates, the race that killed her parents. The series was actually started by [[Shigeru Miyamoto|Shigeru Miyamoto's]] mentor [[Gunpei Yokoi]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Tetris''=== | ===''Tetris''=== | ||
[[ | [[File:Ss tetris-nes.gif|thumb|right|Samus playing the cello next to [[Link]].]] | ||
[[ | [[File:TDS Samus.jpg|thumb|left|Samus as she appears in ''[[Tetris DS]]''.]] | ||
In the [[NES]] version of the game ''Tetris'', Samus appears along with [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Peach]], [[Bowser]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Pit]] and [[Link]] in a secret ending. | In the [[NES]] version of the game ''Tetris'', Samus appears along with [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Peach]], [[Bowser]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Pit]] and [[Link]] in a secret ending. | ||
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===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars=== | ===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars=== | ||
[[ | [[File:Samus.jpg|thumb|right|Samus Aran rests before a major battle.]] | ||
In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', Samus travelled to the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] to stay at the guest room of the [[Princess Peach's Castle|royal castle]]. Apparently, Samus needed a place to rest before battling the evil [[Mother Brain]]. | In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', Samus travelled to the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] to stay at the guest room of the [[Princess Peach's Castle|royal castle]]. Apparently, Samus needed a place to rest before battling the evil [[Mother Brain]]. | ||
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ||
[[ | [[File:SamushSmash.PNG|frame|left|Samus in ''Super Smash Bros.'']] | ||
:''Main articles: [[SmashWiki:Samus (SSB)]], [[SmashWiki:Samus (SSBM)]], [SmashWiki:Samus (SSBB)]]'' | |||
Samus also appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as a playable character. | Samus also appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as a playable character. | ||
[[ | [[File:MeleeSamus.jpg|150px|frame|Samus as she appears in ''Melee''.]] | ||
In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, Samus is a heavy, slow character, but has many powerful attacks. Her strongest is her Charge Shot, but only when charged enough. In ''Melee'', she added a [[#Missile|Missile]] attack, which is a guided missile attack. Also, she is one of the few characters who has an attack which has the same name as an item, in this case, [[Screw Attack]]. | In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, Samus is a heavy, slow character, but has many powerful attacks. Her strongest is her Charge Shot, but only when charged enough. In ''Melee'', she added a [[#Missile|Missile]] attack, which is a guided missile attack. Also, she is one of the few characters who has an attack which has the same name as an item, in this case, [[Screw Attack]]. | ||
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=====The Subspace Emissary===== | =====The Subspace Emissary===== | ||
[[ | [[File:Subspace samus.PNG|thumb|left|Samus's snapshot in The Subspace Emissary.]] | ||
Samus begins the Subspace Emissary in her [[Zero Suit Samus|Zero Suit]], infiltrating a sinister laboratory. After making her way through it, she encounters [[Pikachu]] trapped within a strange device that harnesses its electrical energy to provide power to the complex. Seeing that the device causes Pikachu pain, Samus breaks the machine. In thanks, Pikachu helps Samus continue through the lab. Eventually, the pair come across Samus's Power Suit within a tank. However, two clones of Samus, wearing the purple Gravity Suit, approach them, prompting Samus and Pikachu to battle. When they are defeated, an alarm begins to wail, and the [[R.O.B.]] Squad approaches. Samus regains her Power Suit and blasts her way through them, along with Pikachu. | Samus begins the Subspace Emissary in her [[Zero Suit Samus|Zero Suit]], infiltrating a sinister laboratory. After making her way through it, she encounters [[Pikachu]] trapped within a strange device that harnesses its electrical energy to provide power to the complex. Seeing that the device causes Pikachu pain, Samus breaks the machine. In thanks, Pikachu helps Samus continue through the lab. Eventually, the pair come across Samus's Power Suit within a tank. However, two clones of Samus, wearing the purple Gravity Suit, approach them, prompting Samus and Pikachu to battle. When they are defeated, an alarm begins to wail, and the [[R.O.B.]] Squad approaches. Samus regains her Power Suit and blasts her way through them, along with Pikachu. | ||
As they attempt to escape the complex, however, [[Ridley]] strikes without warning, snatching up Samus and attacking her. Pikachu uses [[Pikachu#Thunder|Thunder]] to free her, and the two face off against Ridley. | As they attempt to escape the complex, however, [[Ridley]] strikes without warning, snatching up Samus and attacking her. Pikachu uses [[Pikachu#Thunder|Thunder]] to free her, and the two face off against Ridley. | ||
After escaping from the facility, Samus and Pikachu discover another Subspace Army base producing [[Subspace Bomb | After escaping from the facility, Samus and Pikachu discover another Subspace Army base producing [[Subspace Bomb]]s. The two infiltrate it, and after fighting their way through, discover the [[Ancient Minister]] in a room filled with Subspace Bombs. The allies prepare to battle, but the Ancient Minister does not seem to want to fight them. [[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Captain Falcon]], and [[Captain Olimar]] then break into the room, and all of them, including Samus, witness the Ancient Minister defy [[Ganondorf]]'s commands. As a result, the R.O.B. Squad fires upon him, burning off his robe and revealing that he is an R.O.B., as well. It turns out that all of the R.O.B.s had beem forced to work with the Subspace Army, with the main R.O.B., the Master Robot, as their leader. The rest of the R.O.B.s activate all the Subspace Bombs in the room, forcing all of them to escape. As they rush to the exit aboard Captain Falcon's [[Falcon Flyer]], [[Ridley|Meta Ridley]] races after them. The group defeats the space dragon once more, and escapes just before R.O.B.s' island home is engulfed in Subspace. | ||
They then meet up with [[Mario]], [[Link]], [[Kirby]], [[Pit]], [[Yoshi]], the [[Ice Climbers]], [[Marth]], [[Ike]], [[Lucas]], the [[Pokémon Trainer]], [[Meta Knight]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Princess Zelda]], [[Lucario]], [[Snake]], [[Fox]], [[Falco]], and [[Mr. Game & Watch]]. All of them witness a [[Subspace Gunship]] emerge from Subspace. Samus's ship is among the ones that attack it. | They then meet up with [[Mario]], [[Link]], [[Kirby]], [[Pit]], [[Yoshi]], the [[Ice Climbers]], [[Marth]], [[Ike]], [[Lucas]], the [[Pokémon Trainer]], [[Meta Knight]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Princess Zelda]], [[Lucario]], [[Snake]], [[Fox]], [[Falco]], and [[Mr. Game & Watch]]. All of them witness a [[Subspace Gunship]] emerge from Subspace. Samus's ship is among the ones that attack it. | ||
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==Special Moves== | ==Special Moves== | ||
===Charge Shot=== | ===Charge Shot=== | ||
[[ | [[File:BrawlChargeShot.jpg|thumb|100px|Samus's '''Charge Shot''' in ''Brawl''.]] | ||
[[ | [[File:Samus'bmove.jpg|thumb|100px|left|''Melee'' '''Charge Shot'''.]] | ||
'''Charge Shot''' is a special attack used by Samus Aran in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. It is Samus's normal B Button move. Once done, Samus will hold up her arm, which acts as a blaster, and she will start charging up an Energy Ball. Although the attack can be fired at any time, charging it up makes the attack more powerful. If it is charged up to its maximum, Samus will hold the energy in the blaster, and can walk around with the energy. Then, when the right opportunity arises, the player can press the B Button again to fire the attack. If charged to the most, the attack will usually hold enough power to instantly KO an opponent. The attack was used in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. [[Kirby]] can also use Charge Shot if he has copied Samus's abilities. | '''Charge Shot''' is a special attack used by Samus Aran in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. It is Samus's normal B Button move. Once done, Samus will hold up her arm, which acts as a blaster, and she will start charging up an Energy Ball. Although the attack can be fired at any time, charging it up makes the attack more powerful. If it is charged up to its maximum, Samus will hold the energy in the blaster, and can walk around with the energy. Then, when the right opportunity arises, the player can press the B Button again to fire the attack. If charged to the most, the attack will usually hold enough power to instantly KO an opponent. The attack was used in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. [[Kirby]] can also use Charge Shot if he has copied Samus's abilities. | ||
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===Grapple Beam=== | ===Grapple Beam=== | ||
[[ | [[File:GrappleSamus.jpg|100px|thumb|The '''Grapple Beam''' in action.]] | ||
The '''Grapple Beam''' is Samus's grab move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. This move can be used as a [[Tether Recovery]] like the [[Clawshot]] of [[Link]]. The attack, if the opponent is in mid-air, can be used to damage the player, and not actually grab them, as well. | The '''Grapple Beam''' is Samus's grab move in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. This move can be used as a [[Tether Recovery]] like the [[Clawshot]] of [[Link]]. The attack, if the opponent is in mid-air, can be used to damage the player, and not actually grab them, as well. | ||
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===Missile=== | ===Missile=== | ||
[[ | [[File:SamusMissile.jpg|thumb|100px|left|Samus's '''Super Missile''' in ''Brawl''.]] | ||
[[ | [[File:Samus'bforwardmove.jpg|thumb|100px|''Melee'' '''Missile'''.]] | ||
'''Missile''' is one of Samus's moves in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It is done by pressing the B Button and tilting the Control Stick to the side. Samus will then fire a Missile out of her arm cannon. The missile is actually a homing missile, and will home in on the opponent. If the control stick is tapped, Samus will fire a '''Super Missile''', which moves straight forward, and cannot be guided, but is more powerful. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', the Super Missile attack resembles the Super Missiles from the ''Metroid'' series. | '''Missile''' is one of Samus's moves in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It is done by pressing the B Button and tilting the Control Stick to the side. Samus will then fire a Missile out of her arm cannon. The missile is actually a homing missile, and will home in on the opponent. If the control stick is tapped, Samus will fire a '''Super Missile''', which moves straight forward, and cannot be guided, but is more powerful. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', the Super Missile attack resembles the Super Missiles from the ''Metroid'' series. | ||
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===Screw Attack=== | ===Screw Attack=== | ||
[[ | [[File:Samus Screw Attack Brawl.jpg|thumb|100px|Samus's '''Screw Attack''' in ''Brawl''.]] | ||
[[ | [[File:Samus'bupmove.jpg|thumb|100px|left|''Melee'' '''Screw Attack'''.]] | ||
The '''Screw Attack''' is a move Samus can do in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It is done by pressing B and moving the control stick up at the same time. This attack is the same attack a character does when he or she [[jump]]s with the [[Screw Attack]] item. However this attack can be done anytime by Samus, without needing the Screw Attack item. She jumps up into the air spinning. The force of the spin will push Samus upwards. Screw Attack acts as Samus's third jump. However, it is able to deal some damage to anyone who gets caught in the attack. It is fairly easy to use, and it can do quite a bit of damage, which makes it one of the most useful third jumps in the series. | The '''Screw Attack''' is a move Samus can do in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It is done by pressing B and moving the control stick up at the same time. This attack is the same attack a character does when he or she [[jump]]s with the [[Screw Attack]] item. However this attack can be done anytime by Samus, without needing the Screw Attack item. She jumps up into the air spinning. The force of the spin will push Samus upwards. Screw Attack acts as Samus's third jump. However, it is able to deal some damage to anyone who gets caught in the attack. It is fairly easy to use, and it can do quite a bit of damage, which makes it one of the most useful third jumps in the series. | ||
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===Bomb=== | ===Bomb=== | ||
[[ | [[File:Samus Bomb Brawl.jpg|thumb|100px|left|Samus's '''Bombs''' in ''Brawl''.]] | ||
[[ | [[File:Samus'bdownmove.jpg|thumb|100px|''Melee'' '''Bombs'''.]] | ||
'''Bomb''' is Samus' down special move in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. The name of this move is also shared with [[Link]], [[Young Link]], and [[Toon Link]], but works in a different way. Samus will do a very small jump, and shifts into morph ball mode. She will then drop a futuristic bomb/mine in the air, which will proceed to drop and then explode. The attack can be used as a get-away when surrounded by opponents. Furthermore, if Samus is caught in the blast of one of her Bombs, she will not take damage, but will perform a small jump in the air that can be used to set up more Bomb drops. The attack is featured on Samus's Melee All-Star [[trophy]]. | '''Bomb''' is Samus' down special move in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. The name of this move is also shared with [[Link]], [[Young Link]], and [[Toon Link]], but works in a different way. Samus will do a very small jump, and shifts into morph ball mode. She will then drop a futuristic bomb/mine in the air, which will proceed to drop and then explode. The attack can be used as a get-away when surrounded by opponents. Furthermore, if Samus is caught in the blast of one of her Bombs, she will not take damage, but will perform a small jump in the air that can be used to set up more Bomb drops. The attack is featured on Samus's Melee All-Star [[trophy]]. | ||
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===Zero Laser=== | ===Zero Laser=== | ||
{{LLquote|That really was her last trump card. She used a weapon so powerful, it destroyed her Power Suit.|[[Masahiro Sakurai]]|[http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/samus.html#3rd Smash Bros. DOJO!!]}} | {{LLquote|That really was her last trump card. She used a weapon so powerful, it destroyed her Power Suit.|[[Masahiro Sakurai]]|[http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/samus.html#3rd Smash Bros. DOJO!!]}} | ||
[[ | [[File:Zero Laser.jpg|thumb|100px|Samus's '''Zero Laser'''.]] | ||
'''Zero Laser''' is Samus Aran's [[Final Smash]] in game ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Once Samus collects a [[Smash Ball]], she powers-up an incredibly powerful [[#Charge Shot|Charge Beam]]. When released, it severely injures any player caught in it and, like the [[Mario#Mario Finale|Mario Finale]], has a huge blast radius. Once the move stops, Samus's armor falls off and she becomes [[Zero Suit Samus]]. In this state, she is less powerful and loses possession of her many abilities, but she makes up for it in speed and acrobatic skills. The armor that falls off can be picked up and thrown at other players. This move was first shown at the 2006 E3 trailer. | '''Zero Laser''' is Samus Aran's [[Final Smash]] in game ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Once Samus collects a [[Smash Ball]], she powers-up an incredibly powerful [[#Charge Shot|Charge Beam]]. When released, it severely injures any player caught in it and, like the [[Mario#Mario Finale|Mario Finale]], has a huge blast radius. Once the move stops, Samus's armor falls off and she becomes [[Zero Suit Samus]]. In this state, she is less powerful and loses possession of her many abilities, but she makes up for it in speed and acrobatic skills. The armor that falls off can be picked up and thrown at other players. This move was first shown at the 2006 E3 trailer. | ||
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| align=center | Samus Aran<br>(Classic) | | align=center | Samus Aran<br>(Classic) | ||
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| align=center | Metroid<br>08/89 | | align=center | Metroid<br>08/89 | ||
| This intergalactic bounty hunter's full name is Samus Aran. Clad in a Power Suit made by the Chozo race and infused with their enhanced blood, she cleared the planet Zebes of a Metroid infestation. Samus is an orphan, the sole survivor of a Space Pirate raid that destroyed an Earth colony named K-2L. | | This intergalactic bounty hunter's full name is Samus Aran. Clad in a Power Suit made by the Chozo race and infused with their enhanced blood, she cleared the planet Zebes of a Metroid infestation. Samus is an orphan, the sole survivor of a Space Pirate raid that destroyed an Earth colony named K-2L. | ||
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| align=center | Samus Aran [Smash]<br>(Adventure) | | align=center | Samus Aran [Smash]<br>(Adventure) | ||
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| align=center | B: Charge Shot<br>Smash B: Missile | | align=center | B: Charge Shot<br>Smash B: Missile | ||
| Samus has an abundance of projectile weapons, making her a long-distance attack specialist. The most powerful weapon in her arsenal is her Charge Shot, but be warned: it can be reflected. Her missiles have homing capabilities, but when fired as Smash Attacks, they fly on a straight trajectory and have boosted power. | | Samus has an abundance of projectile weapons, making her a long-distance attack specialist. The most powerful weapon in her arsenal is her Charge Shot, but be warned: it can be reflected. Her missiles have homing capabilities, but when fired as Smash Attacks, they fly on a straight trajectory and have boosted power. | ||
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| align=center | Samus Aran [Smash]<br>(All-Star) | | align=center | Samus Aran [Smash]<br>(All-Star) | ||
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| align=center | Up & B: Screw Attack<br>Down & B: Bomb | | align=center | Up & B: Screw Attack<br>Down & B: Bomb | ||
| While Samus's arsenal of missile weapons is indeed formidable, her enemies are in for a rude awakening if they guard against nothing else. Her Grappling Beam captures foes and latches on to walls, and the Screw Attack drags foes upwards in a series of spins that doubles as a recovery move. Samus can also use her Bombs to perform Bomb Jumps. | | While Samus's arsenal of missile weapons is indeed formidable, her enemies are in for a rude awakening if they guard against nothing else. Her Grappling Beam captures foes and latches on to walls, and the Screw Attack drags foes upwards in a series of spins that doubles as a recovery move. Samus can also use her Bombs to perform Bomb Jumps. | ||
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| align=center | Metroid<br>8/89 | | align=center | Metroid<br>8/89 | ||
| It's said that the orphaned Samus Aran was raised by the few survivors of the Chozo race. They armed her with a Power Suit and taught her the ways of advanced combat; even burdened with her heavy suit, Samus is as graceful as a butterfly. In the Metroid series, it was standard that Samus would remove her helmet and armor if you cleared the game fast enough. | | It's said that the orphaned Samus Aran was raised by the few survivors of the Chozo race. They armed her with a Power Suit and taught her the ways of advanced combat; even burdened with her heavy suit, Samus is as graceful as a butterfly. In the Metroid series, it was standard that Samus would remove her helmet and armor if you cleared the game fast enough. | ||
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| align=center | '''NES''' Metroid <br> '''SNES''' Super Metroid | | align=center | '''NES''' Metroid <br> '''SNES''' Super Metroid | ||
| align=center | The intergalactic bounty hunter named Samus Aran. Orphaned at an early age, she was taken in and raised by the alien race known as the Chozo. The Power Suit she wears is a product of their technology. Her unique combat skills combined with her athleticism and Arm Cannon have seen her through countless missions. | | align=center | The intergalactic bounty hunter named Samus Aran. Orphaned at an early age, she was taken in and raised by the alien race known as the Chozo. The Power Suit she wears is a product of their technology. Her unique combat skills combined with her athleticism and Arm Cannon have seen her through countless missions. | ||
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| align=center | Samus's Final Smash. The beam emerging from her Arm Cannon is dreadfully powerful and causes great damage to enemies. The beam travels slowly but can be swept up and down. The recoil of the beam is so great that it tears off her Power Suit, revealing Zero Suit Samus. The pieces of her armor can be picked up and thrown as weapons. | | align=center | Samus's Final Smash. The beam emerging from her Arm Cannon is dreadfully powerful and causes great damage to enemies. The beam travels slowly but can be swept up and down. The recoil of the beam is so great that it tears off her Power Suit, revealing Zero Suit Samus. The pieces of her armor can be picked up and thrown as weapons. | ||
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| align=center | Samus<br> (Fusion Suit) | | align=center | Samus<br> (Fusion Suit) | ||
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| align=center | During exploration of SR388, Samus is infected by an X parasite and nearly dies. A vaccine created from Metroid cells saves her, but her suit turns blue and loses most of its abilities and weapons. This new Samus must regather her special abilities and fight to neutralize the threat of the X parasites in the space station run by Biologic Space Laboratories. | | align=center | During exploration of SR388, Samus is infected by an X parasite and nearly dies. A vaccine created from Metroid cells saves her, but her suit turns blue and loses most of its abilities and weapons. This new Samus must regather her special abilities and fight to neutralize the threat of the X parasites in the space station run by Biologic Space Laboratories. | ||
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| align=center | Samus<br> (Power Suit) | | align=center | Samus<br> (Power Suit) | ||
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| align=center | Samus in the basic version of the legendary Power Suit, made for her by the Chozo race. Samus is most often seen at the beginning of each game in this suit. The normal Power Suit has the lowest level of protective power and features no additional functions. She can use the cannon on her right arm for power shots and build up her arsenal through item pickups. | | align=center | Samus in the basic version of the legendary Power Suit, made for her by the Chozo race. Samus is most often seen at the beginning of each game in this suit. The normal Power Suit has the lowest level of protective power and features no additional functions. She can use the cannon on her right arm for power shots and build up her arsenal through item pickups. | ||
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| align=center | Samus<br> (Varia Suit) | | align=center | Samus<br> (Varia Suit) | ||
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| align=center | '''SNES''' Super Metroid <br> '''GCN''' Metroid Prime | | align=center | '''SNES''' Super Metroid <br> '''GCN''' Metroid Prime | ||
| align=center | A suit with a higher level of protection than the Power Suit. It eliminates damage caused by very hot or cold areas. It is also more resilient to enemy attacks than the Power Suit and greatly differs in shoulder design. Recent visual depictions of Samus often show her wearing the Varia Suit. | | align=center | A suit with a higher level of protection than the Power Suit. It eliminates damage caused by very hot or cold areas. It is also more resilient to enemy attacks than the Power Suit and greatly differs in shoulder design. Recent visual depictions of Samus often show her wearing the Varia Suit. | ||
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| align=center | Samus<br> (Gravity Suit) | | align=center | Samus<br> (Gravity Suit) | ||
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| align=center | A Power Suit that provides even more damage protection than the Varia Suit. This Gravity Suit also allows Samus to move without water resistance when underwater. In most games in the series, this suit also blocks lava damage and friction. In addition, it allows Samus to use item bonuses like the High Jump, Space Jump, and Speed Booster, even when underwater or in lava. | | align=center | A Power Suit that provides even more damage protection than the Varia Suit. This Gravity Suit also allows Samus to move without water resistance when underwater. In most games in the series, this suit also blocks lava damage and friction. In addition, it allows Samus to use item bonuses like the High Jump, Space Jump, and Speed Booster, even when underwater or in lava. | ||
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| align=center | Samus<br> (Dark Suit) | | align=center | Samus<br> (Dark Suit) | ||
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| align=center | '''GCN''' Metroid Prime 2: Echoes | | align=center | '''GCN''' Metroid Prime 2: Echoes | ||
| align=center | A Power Suit that reduces damage taken from the atmosphere of Dark Aether. It is obtained after defeating Amorbis in the Dark Torvus Temple. With its increased protection, it greatly widens the range of exploration available in the toxic atmosphere. This suit was developed by the Luminoth, the native race of Aether. | | align=center | A Power Suit that reduces damage taken from the atmosphere of Dark Aether. It is obtained after defeating Amorbis in the Dark Torvus Temple. With its increased protection, it greatly widens the range of exploration available in the toxic atmosphere. This suit was developed by the Luminoth, the native race of Aether. | ||
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| ''Metroid Fusion'' | | ''Metroid Fusion'' | ||
| [Electric] - Resistance +16<br>'''Usable by:''' Samus, Zero Suit Samus | | [Electric] - Resistance +16<br>'''Usable by:''' Samus, Zero Suit Samus | ||
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| ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'' | | ''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes'' | ||
| [Explosive] - Attack +18 | | [Explosive] - Attack +18 | ||
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| ''Metroid'' | | ''Metroid'' | ||
| ['''Specials:''' Indirect] - Attack +15<br>'''Usable by:''' Samus, Zero Suit Samus | | ['''Specials:''' Indirect] - Attack +15<br>'''Usable by:''' Samus, Zero Suit Samus | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*A doll of Samus is owned by the maniacal [[Booster]]. He keeps the Samus Doll in his toy box, on the top floor of [[Booster Tower]]. | *A doll of Samus is owned by the maniacal [[Booster]]. He keeps the Samus Doll in his toy box, on the top floor of [[Booster Tower]]. | ||
*Another Samus doll was earlier featured in the second [[Mario Vs. Wario]] comic story in ''[[Nintendo Power]]''. Mario and Wario compete to present this doll to Peach for her birthday, only to find out at the end that Luigi bought it first. | *Another Samus doll was earlier featured in the second [[Mario Vs. Wario]] comic story in ''[[Nintendo Power]]''. Mario and Wario compete to present this doll to Peach for her birthday, only to find out at the end that Luigi bought it first. | ||
*Samus was originally going to appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', where she would try a sample of coffee at the [[Starbeans Café]]. She was replaced with [[Professor E. Gadd]].<ref>[http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/m&lss_lost.shtml The Mushroom Kingdom] (Accessed on 9-16-08)</ref> | *Samus was originally going to appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', where she would try a sample of coffee at the [[Starbeans Café]]. She was replaced with [[Professor E. Gadd]].<ref>[http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/m&lss_lost.shtml The Mushroom Kingdom] (Accessed on 9-16-08)</ref> | ||
*Samus also appeared in ''[[Nintendo Monopoly]]''. Here, she costs $200, and took the role of New York Avenue. | *Samus also appeared in ''[[Nintendo Monopoly]]''. Here, she costs $200, and took the role of New York Avenue. | ||
*In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' artwork, Samus is depicted having her arm cannon on her left arm. She is normally supposed to have her arm cannon on her right arm. | *In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' artwork, Samus is depicted having her arm cannon on her left arm. She is normally supposed to have her arm cannon on her right arm. | ||
==External links== | |||
*[[metroidwiki:Samus Aran|Samus Aran]] at [[metroidwiki:|Metroid Wiki]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 15:25, January 1, 2011
Template:Articleabout Template:SSB Infobox Samus Aran is the protagonist of the Metroid series and an intergalactic bounty hunter who occasionally visits Mushroom World. She was orphaned as a young girl by Ridley, and was adopted by the bird-like Chozo race. She was infused with Chozo blood, and was given a Power Suit. She then decided to fight the Space Pirates, the race that killed her parents. The series was actually started by Shigeru Miyamoto's mentor Gunpei Yokoi.
History
Tetris
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Samus playing the cello next to Link.
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Samus as she appears in Tetris DS.
In the NES version of the game Tetris, Samus appears along with Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Donkey Kong, Pit and Link in a secret ending.
In Tetris DS Samus can be found on the title screen shooting Tetriminos. She is also seen on the top screen progressing through an area from Metroid on Level 12 of Marathon Mode.
Samus also has her own game mode called Catch. In this mode, a block floats up through a Metroid-style corridor. The other tetriminos must attach to it and form a square. The square then explodes, earning the Player points. Metroids also appear in this mode as enemies and must be avoided.
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
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Samus Aran rests before a major battle.
In Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Samus travelled to the Mushroom Kingdom to stay at the guest room of the royal castle. Apparently, Samus needed a place to rest before battling the evil Mother Brain.
WarioWare series
Samus has also been in all of the WarioWare games, in microgames modeled after levels from Metroid games.
Super Smash Bros. series
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Samus in Super Smash Bros.
- Main articles: SmashWiki:Samus (SSB), SmashWiki:Samus (SSBM), [SmashWiki:Samus (SSBB)]]
Samus also appears in Super Smash Bros., Super Smash Bros. Melee, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a playable character.
Samus as she appears in Melee.
In the Super Smash Bros. series, Samus is a heavy, slow character, but has many powerful attacks. Her strongest is her Charge Shot, but only when charged enough. In Melee, she added a Missile attack, which is a guided missile attack. Also, she is one of the few characters who has an attack which has the same name as an item, in this case, Screw Attack.
She has a special grabbing technique, her Grappling Beam, which allows her to grab characters standing further away. She is also one of the few characters who can wall jump.
Despite being very heavy, Samus falls at a very slow speed, which does make her vulnerable to vertical KOs.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, when using her Final Smash, she loses her Power Suit, and becomes Zero Suit Samus.
Solid Snake Codec Conversation
- Snake: Hey, Otacon. I got a woman here in a Power Suit...
- Otacon: Huh? How'd you know she was a woman? Yeah, that'd be Samus Aran, the most renowned bounty hunter in the galaxy. Her Arm Cannon packs quite a wallop. If you get hit with a charged shot from that thing, you can kiss your butt good-bye.
- Snake: Sounds like my kind of woman...
- Otacon: Yeah, well, just don't get too close, Snake. Samus is deadly. After Space Pirates killed her parents, she was raised by the Chozo and trained in the fighting arts. She's been places and seen things that you and me can't even begin to imagine.
- Snake: But underneath that cold, metal exterior beats the heart of a woman...
The Subspace Emissary
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Samus's snapshot in The Subspace Emissary.
Samus begins the Subspace Emissary in her Zero Suit, infiltrating a sinister laboratory. After making her way through it, she encounters Pikachu trapped within a strange device that harnesses its electrical energy to provide power to the complex. Seeing that the device causes Pikachu pain, Samus breaks the machine. In thanks, Pikachu helps Samus continue through the lab. Eventually, the pair come across Samus's Power Suit within a tank. However, two clones of Samus, wearing the purple Gravity Suit, approach them, prompting Samus and Pikachu to battle. When they are defeated, an alarm begins to wail, and the R.O.B. Squad approaches. Samus regains her Power Suit and blasts her way through them, along with Pikachu.
As they attempt to escape the complex, however, Ridley strikes without warning, snatching up Samus and attacking her. Pikachu uses Thunder to free her, and the two face off against Ridley.
After escaping from the facility, Samus and Pikachu discover another Subspace Army base producing Subspace Bombs. The two infiltrate it, and after fighting their way through, discover the Ancient Minister in a room filled with Subspace Bombs. The allies prepare to battle, but the Ancient Minister does not seem to want to fight them. Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Captain Falcon, and Captain Olimar then break into the room, and all of them, including Samus, witness the Ancient Minister defy Ganondorf's commands. As a result, the R.O.B. Squad fires upon him, burning off his robe and revealing that he is an R.O.B., as well. It turns out that all of the R.O.B.s had beem forced to work with the Subspace Army, with the main R.O.B., the Master Robot, as their leader. The rest of the R.O.B.s activate all the Subspace Bombs in the room, forcing all of them to escape. As they rush to the exit aboard Captain Falcon's Falcon Flyer, Meta Ridley races after them. The group defeats the space dragon once more, and escapes just before R.O.B.s' island home is engulfed in Subspace.
They then meet up with Mario, Link, Kirby, Pit, Yoshi, the Ice Climbers, Marth, Ike, Lucas, the Pokémon Trainer, Meta Knight, Princess Peach, Princess Zelda, Lucario, Snake, Fox, Falco, and Mr. Game & Watch. All of them witness a Subspace Gunship emerge from Subspace. Samus's ship is among the ones that attack it.
Samus, along with all the other characters except for King Dedede, Luigi, and Ness, is turned into a trophy by Tabuu. Her trophy is obtained by Dedede's team, and she subsequently joins everyone else in The Great Maze, where they eventually defeat Tabuu.
Profile Information from Super Smash Bros.
Samus Aran is the toughest bounty hunter in the galaxy. Using a special suit powered by the technology of the bird people which allows her to execute daring acrobatic feats, Samus pursues the airborne life form, Metroid, throughout the universe.
Special Moves
Charge Shot
Charge Shot is a special attack used by Samus Aran in the Super Smash Bros. series. It is Samus's normal B Button move. Once done, Samus will hold up her arm, which acts as a blaster, and she will start charging up an Energy Ball. Although the attack can be fired at any time, charging it up makes the attack more powerful. If it is charged up to its maximum, Samus will hold the energy in the blaster, and can walk around with the energy. Then, when the right opportunity arises, the player can press the B Button again to fire the attack. If charged to the most, the attack will usually hold enough power to instantly KO an opponent. The attack was used in Super Smash Bros., Super Smash Bros. Melee, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Kirby can also use Charge Shot if he has copied Samus's abilities.
Grapple Beam
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The Grapple Beam in action.
The Grapple Beam is Samus's grab move in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl. This move can be used as a Tether Recovery like the Clawshot of Link. The attack, if the opponent is in mid-air, can be used to damage the player, and not actually grab them, as well.
Missile
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Samus's Super Missile in Brawl.
Missile is one of Samus's moves in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It is done by pressing the B Button and tilting the Control Stick to the side. Samus will then fire a Missile out of her arm cannon. The missile is actually a homing missile, and will home in on the opponent. If the control stick is tapped, Samus will fire a Super Missile, which moves straight forward, and cannot be guided, but is more powerful. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the Super Missile attack resembles the Super Missiles from the Metroid series.
Screw Attack
The Screw Attack is a move Samus can do in Super Smash Bros., Super Smash Bros. Melee, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It is done by pressing B and moving the control stick up at the same time. This attack is the same attack a character does when he or she jumps with the Screw Attack item. However this attack can be done anytime by Samus, without needing the Screw Attack item. She jumps up into the air spinning. The force of the spin will push Samus upwards. Screw Attack acts as Samus's third jump. However, it is able to deal some damage to anyone who gets caught in the attack. It is fairly easy to use, and it can do quite a bit of damage, which makes it one of the most useful third jumps in the series.
Bomb
Bomb is Samus' down special move in the Super Smash Bros. series. The name of this move is also shared with Link, Young Link, and Toon Link, but works in a different way. Samus will do a very small jump, and shifts into morph ball mode. She will then drop a futuristic bomb/mine in the air, which will proceed to drop and then explode. The attack can be used as a get-away when surrounded by opponents. Furthermore, if Samus is caught in the blast of one of her Bombs, she will not take damage, but will perform a small jump in the air that can be used to set up more Bomb drops. The attack is featured on Samus's Melee All-Star trophy.
Zero Laser
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Samus's Zero Laser.
Zero Laser is Samus Aran's Final Smash in game Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Once Samus collects a Smash Ball, she powers-up an incredibly powerful Charge Beam. When released, it severely injures any player caught in it and, like the Mario Finale, has a huge blast radius. Once the move stops, Samus's armor falls off and she becomes Zero Suit Samus. In this state, she is less powerful and loses possession of her many abilities, but she makes up for it in speed and acrobatic skills. The armor that falls off can be picked up and thrown at other players. This move was first shown at the 2006 E3 trailer.
Trophy Information
Super Smash Bros. Melee
| # | Name | Image | First Game / Move | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Samus Aran (Classic) |
Metroid 08/89 |
This intergalactic bounty hunter's full name is Samus Aran. Clad in a Power Suit made by the Chozo race and infused with their enhanced blood, she cleared the planet Zebes of a Metroid infestation. Samus is an orphan, the sole survivor of a Space Pirate raid that destroyed an Earth colony named K-2L. | |
| 11 | Samus Aran [Smash] (Adventure) |
B: Charge Shot Smash B: Missile |
Samus has an abundance of projectile weapons, making her a long-distance attack specialist. The most powerful weapon in her arsenal is her Charge Shot, but be warned: it can be reflected. Her missiles have homing capabilities, but when fired as Smash Attacks, they fly on a straight trajectory and have boosted power. | |
| 12 | Samus Aran [Smash] (All-Star) |
Up & B: Screw Attack Down & B: Bomb |
While Samus's arsenal of missile weapons is indeed formidable, her enemies are in for a rude awakening if they guard against nothing else. Her Grappling Beam captures foes and latches on to walls, and the Screw Attack drags foes upwards in a series of spins that doubles as a recovery move. Samus can also use her Bombs to perform Bomb Jumps. | |
| 293 | Samus Unmasked | Metroid 8/89 |
It's said that the orphaned Samus Aran was raised by the few survivors of the Chozo race. They armed her with a Power Suit and taught her the ways of advanced combat; even burdened with her heavy suit, Samus is as graceful as a butterfly. In the Metroid series, it was standard that Samus would remove her helmet and armor if you cleared the game fast enough. |
NOTICE: This trophy cannot actually be obtained in copies of the game without a cheating device. It was only available in a promotional event at Toys 'R' Us in Japan.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
| # | Name | Image | Appearance(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Samus Aran | NES Metroid SNES Super Metroid |
The intergalactic bounty hunter named Samus Aran. Orphaned at an early age, she was taken in and raised by the alien race known as the Chozo. The Power Suit she wears is a product of their technology. Her unique combat skills combined with her athleticism and Arm Cannon have seen her through countless missions. | |
| 8 | Zero Laser | WII Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Samus's Final Smash. The beam emerging from her Arm Cannon is dreadfully powerful and causes great damage to enemies. The beam travels slowly but can be swept up and down. The recoil of the beam is so great that it tears off her Power Suit, revealing Zero Suit Samus. The pieces of her armor can be picked up and thrown as weapons. | |
| 372 | Samus (Fusion Suit) |
GBA Metroid Fusion | During exploration of SR388, Samus is infected by an X parasite and nearly dies. A vaccine created from Metroid cells saves her, but her suit turns blue and loses most of its abilities and weapons. This new Samus must regather her special abilities and fight to neutralize the threat of the X parasites in the space station run by Biologic Space Laboratories. | |
| 373 | Samus (Power Suit) |
NES Metroid GCN Metroid Prime |
Samus in the basic version of the legendary Power Suit, made for her by the Chozo race. Samus is most often seen at the beginning of each game in this suit. The normal Power Suit has the lowest level of protective power and features no additional functions. She can use the cannon on her right arm for power shots and build up her arsenal through item pickups. | |
| 374 | Samus (Varia Suit) |
SNES Super Metroid GCN Metroid Prime |
A suit with a higher level of protection than the Power Suit. It eliminates damage caused by very hot or cold areas. It is also more resilient to enemy attacks than the Power Suit and greatly differs in shoulder design. Recent visual depictions of Samus often show her wearing the Varia Suit. | |
| 375 | Samus (Gravity Suit) |
SNES Super Metroid GCN Metroid Prime |
A Power Suit that provides even more damage protection than the Varia Suit. This Gravity Suit also allows Samus to move without water resistance when underwater. In most games in the series, this suit also blocks lava damage and friction. In addition, it allows Samus to use item bonuses like the High Jump, Space Jump, and Speed Booster, even when underwater or in lava. | |
| 376 | Samus (Dark Suit) |
GCN Metroid Prime 2: Echoes | A Power Suit that reduces damage taken from the atmosphere of Dark Aether. It is obtained after defeating Amorbis in the Dark Torvus Temple. With its increased protection, it greatly widens the range of exploration available in the toxic atmosphere. This suit was developed by the Luminoth, the native race of Aether. |
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Stickers
| Image | Game | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| File:Samus Fusion Sticker.jpg | Metroid Fusion | [Electric] - Resistance +16 Usable by: Samus, Zero Suit Samus |
| File:Samus Echoes Sticker.jpg | Metroid Prime 2: Echoes | [Explosive] - Attack +18 |
| File:Samus Metroid Sticker.jpg | Metroid | [Specials: Indirect] - Attack +15 Usable by: Samus, Zero Suit Samus |
Trivia
- A doll of Samus is owned by the maniacal Booster. He keeps the Samus Doll in his toy box, on the top floor of Booster Tower.
- Another Samus doll was earlier featured in the second Mario Vs. Wario comic story in Nintendo Power. Mario and Wario compete to present this doll to Peach for her birthday, only to find out at the end that Luigi bought it first.
- Samus was originally going to appear in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, where she would try a sample of coffee at the Starbeans Café. She was replaced with Professor E. Gadd.[1]
- Samus also appeared in Nintendo Monopoly. Here, she costs $200, and took the role of New York Avenue.
- In the Super Smash Bros. artwork, Samus is depicted having her arm cannon on her left arm. She is normally supposed to have her arm cannon on her right arm.
External links
References
- ^ The Mushroom Kingdom (Accessed on 9-16-08)
| Super Smash Bros. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playable characters | Donkey Kong • Fox • Kirby • Link • Luigi • Mario • Samus • Yoshi • Others | |||
| Non-playable characters | Bob-omb • Whispy Woods | |||
| Bosses | Giant Donkey Kong • Metal Mario | |||
| Stages | Peach's Castle • Yoshi's Island • Congo Jungle • Hyrule Castle • Meta Crystal • Mushroom Kingdom • Others | |||
| Items | Barrel • Bob-omb • Crate • Egg • Fire Flower • Green Shell • Hammer • Red Shell • Star • Star Rod • Target | |||
| Moves | Miscellaneous | Jump • Taunt | ||
| Special | Standard | Up | Down | |
| Mario | Fireball | Super Jump Punch | Mario Tornado | |
| Luigi | Green Fireball | Luigi Cyclone | ||
| Donkey Kong | Giant Punch | Spinning Kong | Hand Slap | |
| Yoshi | Egg Lay | Egg Throw | Yoshi Bomb | |
| Other | Gallery • Glitches • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Smash Card • Super Smash Bros. Poll • Super Smash Bros. (Shockwave game) • Staff | |||
