Game transcript

This document contains all the dialogue and in-game messages featured in Metroid: Other M. Beware of plot and story spoilers!

Notes:

• This transcript also contains story, characters and abilities information normally seen in the game's pause menu under the "Status," "Story" and "Characters" options. In the "Story" screen, as events unfold in the game, old story information is often repeated as new data is added. To avoid repetition, this transcript will only present new story information.
• The chapters have been numbered to correspond with the chapters seen in Metroid: Other M's Theater Mode. Some chapters will overlap.
• Samus often performs spoken narration and monologues throughout the game. These will be marked with an asterisk (*).
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Chapters:

Chapter 1

(A starry backdrop opens the prologue cinematic)

Project M

Presents

(If watching Theater Mode)

Metroid: Other M

The Movie

(The camera slowly moves toward a cluster of asteroids and space debris. Large blue energy particles streak through the debris, impacting several objects. A stylised human fetus is then shown within a nebulous environment. The camera zooms in on the child within, revealing it as a young Samus. As the young Samus opens her eyes, the cry of a Metroid is heard. The eyes morph into an adult Samus, wearing her Varia Suit)

Samus*: Why am I still alive?

(From Samus' point of view, she perceives an industrial environment. Her Energy Tanks are slowly recharging. The camera slowly pans away from Samus, showing her hanging in mid-air, held up by the massive infant Metroid)

Samus*: The baby...

(The colossal shape of Mother Brain - as her final boss form in Super Metroid - eventually comes into view. Mother Brain repeatedly fires at the infant Metroid. Samus' Energy Tanks continue to recharge. The infant Metroid completely restores Samus' Energy Tanks. It releases Samus and dives at Mother Brain, only to be struck by a fatal energy beam. Samus falls to the ground, reaching up to the dying Metroid. Samus hits the ground and slowly rises from the floor. The infant Metroid explodes, sending millions of particles raining down on Samus. Mother Brain advances on Samus, unaware of the danger Samus now poses)

Samus: Mother... Time to go!

(Samus prepares her Hyper Beam, intending to utterly destroy Mother Brain. The screen white-outs to the present. Samus is resting within a pristine laboratory, fitted with a respirator over her mouth. Her Varia Suit is deactivated, and her Zero Suit is visible. The respirator swings away from her mouth, and a video screen moves into position above her. A man wearing glasses appears on the video screen)

Head Quarantine Officer: OK, Samus. Everything's normal.

(Samus slowly opens her eyes)

Samus*: I awoke to the familiar voice of a quarantine officer.

Head Quarantine Officer: Let's try sitting up, huh? Slowly now.

(Samus begins to move her limbs, as though recovering from a deep sleep)

Samus*: A dream—I had been reliving the tragic moments of my recent past. Thanks to the Hyper Beam, which was given to me somehow by the baby, I laid Mother Brain to waste.

(A visual flashback is shown to the moment when Samus defeated Mother Brain. Samus' gunship rockets away from the exploding planet Zebes)

Samus*: And the explosion that followed destroyed planet Zebes, along with the remains of Mother Brain, the Space Pirates, and my long-standing nemesis, Ridley.

(Galactic Federation personnel are shown inspecting Samus' battle-damaged armour. The camera pans out from Samus' left eye, returning to the present)

Samus*: And the baby...

(Samus gets to her feet while two quarantine officers are watching her from an adjacent observation room)

Quarantine Officer: Come on, Samus. Let's go next door.

(Samus departs the lab and steps into a roomy chamber, devoid of any objects or inhabitants. The Head Quarantine Officer is watching Samus through a broad observation window)

Head Quarantine Officer: Right. Let's get started.

(Samus activates her Power Suit. The tutorial begins)

Head Quarantine Officer: Ready for a quick test, Samus? Let's start with a little warm-up. Try a Charge Beam for me.

(The following gameplay message appears on-screen)

CHARGE BEAM
Press and hold until
fully charged and then release.

(After the Charge Beam test)

Head Quarantine Officer: Sharp-looking Charge Beam—just the way I like it! OK, Morph Ball next...

(The following gameplay message appears on-screen)

MORPH BALL
With the Wii Remote held
sideways, press .

(If the player dawdles)

Head Quarantine Officer: Stop wasting time, will ya?

(After entering Morph Ball mode)

Head Quarantine Officer: Go ahead and drop some bombs.

(The following gameplay message appears on-screen)

NORMAL BOMB
Press while in Morph Ball mode
to release.

(If the player dawdles)

Head Quarantine Officer: C'mon! This should be easy!

(After dropping some bombs)

Head Quarantine Officer: OK, get out of Morph Ball mode and return to normal.

(The following gameplay message appears on-screen)

DEACTIVATE MORPH BALL
Press while in Morph Ball mode
to return to normal.

(If the player dawdles)

Head Quarantine Officer: Come on, get out of Morph Ball mode!

(Upon standing up)

Head Quarantine Officer: Perfect, Samus. All right, stand in the middle of the room.

(After Samus falls to the bottom of a deep pit)

Head Quarantine Officer: Huh. Surprised? From there, kick-climb to work your way up...

(The following gameplay message appears on-screen)

KICK CLIMB
Press and hold toward a wall
and press with good timing to
consecutively kick your way up.
(Don't change direction with .)

(If the player dawdles)

Head Quarantine Officer: Stop wasting time, will ya?

(After climbing out of the pit)

Head Quarantine Officer: Just like that, Samus. Let's invite some of your pals...

(The following gameplay message appears on-screen)

ATTACK
Press to fire your beam.

(After defeating all hologram Geemers)

Head Quarantine Officer: OK, looking good. Let's check your reaction time. Here come some beams—dodge 'em.

(The following gameplay message appears on-screen)

SENSEMOVE
At the right moment, press
just before being hit. Use
SENSEMOVE while pressing
to quickly reach full charge.

(If the player is hit by too many beams)

Head Quarantine Officer: Focus on the timing of the beams.

(After dodging some beams)

Head Quarantine Officer: OK! Those are the moves I remember.

(After dodging enough beams)

Head Quarantine Officer: Nice! Remember how that feels. Next, how about a missile test? Use CONCENTRATION to replenish your missile supply.

(The following gameplay message appears on-screen, below the image of a Wii Remote)

CONCENTRATION
Hold the Wii Remote vertically and
press and hold to replenish
your missiles.

(If the player dawdles)

Head Quarantine Officer: You haven't forgotten, have you? Use CONCENTRATION to replenish your missile supply.

(After replenishing Samus' missile supply)

Head Quarantine Officer: One of your pesky buddies is lurking here somewhere. Find him for me, huh?

(The following gameplay message appears on-screen)

SEARCH VIEW
Point the Wii Remote at
the screen and
press and hold to look around.

(If the player targets either the quarantine officers or the hologram Zebesian in first-person view, the following gameplay message appears on-screen)

LOCK ON
Press and hold and point at your
target to lock on.

(After targeting the hologram Zebesian hanging from the ceiling)

Head Quarantine Officer: Why not say hello with a missile?

(The following gameplay message appears on-screen)

NORMAL MISSILE
Press and release immediately
while locked on.

(After knocking the Zebesian to the floor)

Head Quarantine Officer: Ooh. Looks like you ticked him off... The rest is all you, Samus.

(If the hologram Zebesian grabs Samus)

Head Quarantine Officer: So, you plan to just sit there when something grabs you?

(After successfully performing a Sensemove against the Zebesian)

Head Quarantine Officer: OK, looking good.

(If the player dawdles)

Head Quarantine Officer: What's wrong? Not feeling so hot?

(Later in the battle)

Head Quarantine Officer: Now jump on its head!

(If the player continues to dawdle)

Head Quarantine Officer: Do me a favor. Quit kidding around.

(If the player tries to fire a Missile at the Zebesian)

Head Quarantine Officer: Ooh. Looks like he's had enough of your missiles!

(If the player continues to try firing Missiles at the Zebesian)

Head Quarantine Officer: I don't think those missiles are doing much good anymore!

(If the Zebesian falls to the floor, stunned)

Head Quarantine Officer: Samus, now's your chance!

(The following gameplay message appears on-screen)

LETHAL STRIKE
Press toward a downed
enemy while pressing .
Once fully charged, you'll
launch a strong attack.

(After stunning the Zebesian, if the player dawdles)

Head Quarantine Officer: Quick, finish it!

(If the player continues to dawdle)

Head Quarantine Officer: You're buddy's just flopping around. Better put him out of his misery.

(After the Zebesian is defeated, blast shields lower down to cover the observation window)

Head Quarantine Officer: How about you try using a Power Bomb? This area's well fortified, so don't hold back!

(The following gameplay message appears on-screen)

POWER BOMB
Press to change into
Morph Ball mode, then
press and hold and
release when fully charged.

(If the player dawdles)

Head Quarantine Officer: What are you doing? Unleash that thing!

(After deploying a Power Bomb)

Head Quarantine Officer: Allow adequate room around you during Power Bomb play. All right, Samus. That's it for the test.

(Other Head Quarantine Officer dialogue. Note: Some of this dialogue may not be heard in the game)

Ooh. You're all out of missiles.

Don't waste your ammo.

Focus on aiming.

What are you looking at?

This out to be a piece of cake. Get it done.

Hey? What are you doing?

Ready, Samus?

Nice work! I, uh, wouldn't use that anywhere but here.

You getting tired? Maybe I should check your vitals...

One more time.

Remember, those aren't to be used lightly...

Don't use those when people are around...

What are you trying to do, incinerate me?

Instead of just standing there, how about trying to get some range?

Look, if you just stand there you're gonna lose sight of your buddy...

You want to be getting distance and readying a charge shot, don't ya?

(After the completion of the tutorial)

Head Quarantine Officer: Looks like you took quite a bit of damage. It's unbelievable how well you've held up.

Samus*: I wondered if this, too, was a result of the power the baby gave me.

Head Quarantine Officer: Right, you're due in the meeting room. The big dogs are waiting! I gave your suit a polish so you'd be at least somewhat presentable.

(The Head Quarantine Officer smiles somewhat creepily at Samus)

Samus*: Not even a fragment... None of the baby remained on me.

(She looks at the palm of her left hand)

Samus*: I knew it to be true but still couldn't help looking at my palm for a sign.

(Scene change - Samus is walking down a long empty corridor)

Samus*: Never again would I encounter the baby. Never.

(Samus stands within a blue scanning device. The device scans her, confirming her identity and unlocking a door)

Samus*: The finality of it struck me once again.

(Samus enters a darkened chamber. She is now standing before a large council of Federation officers)

Samus: Mission completed. The planet Zebes was annihilated... And all Metroids were exterminated.

(The crowd claps and cheers)

Samus*: A simple report, almost dull, even... but it felt momentous to me.

(Scene change - Samus' gunship is flying through open space. The camera shows Samus sitting in the cockpit)

Samus*: I don't know how much time passed since then. Days went by in their quiet way, and people's recollections of Metroids and Space Pirates grew nebulous over time, relegated to a past concern of the galactic communities... Nothing more than a faded memory.

(Samus' instrument panel lights up, alerting her to an incoming transmission)

Gunship instrument panel (not spoken): ALERT - Incoming rescue signal

Samus*: Code name: "Baby's Cry." A common SOS with the urgency of a baby crying...

(Samus taps the instrument panel, preparing to set a course)

Samus*: The nickname comes from the fact that the purpose of the signal is to draw attention. The signal was coming from a remote part of space.

Gunship instrument panel (not spoken): Incoming rescue signal - Seeking transmission source - Cosmos region A47 - Reef sector - Presence of space dust confirmed

Samus*: I altered the course of my ship as if this detour had already been part of my flight plan.

(Samus engages her ship's throttle)

Samus*: Baby's Cry...

(Her ship streaks forward into interstellar space)

Samus*: It was as though it was crying specifically for me...

(Game logo appears on-screen)

METROID

Other M

(A streak of light precedes Samus' arrival in a region of space filled with reddish-brown space dust. The instrument panel displays a long, bottle-shaped facility)

Gunship instrument panel (not spoken): Rescue signal origin - Model number - Unknown (destroyed) - Terraforming type - Accumulation of space dust/high density gas emissions - Shield leakage detected - Airtight colony - Bottle Ship - Rerouting - Destination - Bottle Ship - Generator at full power

(The Bottle Ship is shown, floating within a thick cloud of space dust)

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Chapter 2

(Samus' gunship flies toward the Bottle Ship. Zigzagging throughout the ship's exterior hull, her ship eventually finds an open hangar bay. Her gunship touches down in the hangar bay. Samus exits her ship via the underside hatch. Samus walks up a steep ramp, eventually stopping as she notices another ship docked in the hangar bay. The following message appears on-screen in Search View)

EXAMINE
Press and hold on the area you
want to examine.

(After identifying the ship's affiliation)

Samus: Galactic Federation...

(An explosion is heard off-screen)

Samus: Huh?

(Status screen updates)

(Story screen update)

The threat of Metroids and Space Pirates had
seemingly disappeared from galactic society...
Samus receives a distress call known as a "Baby's Cry"
while flying through space.
Something stirs within her, and Samus sets out for the
distress call's source, a decommissioned facility called
the BOTTLE SHIP.
When she arrives, a Galactic Federation ship is already
on the scene.

(Samus eventually rushes into a warehouse chamber, where six fully armed Galactic Federation troopers are trying to break through a door. Several troopers aim their weapons at Samus as she scans them. One trooper steps forward, ending the quick standoff)

GF Trooper: Ah... Fancy meeting you here, Princess.

(The trooper presses a button on the side of his helmet, causing the visor to swing up, revealing his face)

GF Trooper: Remember me?

Samus: Anthony...

(Samus relaxes her stance)

Samus*: There's only one person who calls me "Princess."

(Anthony casually forces the other troopers to lower their weapons)

Samus*: And that person is Anthony Higgs of the Galactic Federation Army.

Anthony: Haven't seen you since that last mission. Hey, and your buddy's here too!

(Anthony gestures toward another soldier. The camera focuses on his stern-looking face)

Samus*: Adam Malkovich. A general in the Galactic Federation Army. Not only a trusted confidant but also my former superior officer.

(Flashback to a scene from Samus' past. She is fighting on a desert planet alongside Adam and other Federation troopers)

Samus*: Yes, there was a time when I was enrolled in the Galactic Federation Army.

(Flashback scene change - A young Samus stands before a military-uniformed Adam)

Samus*: And then I... Well, I was young and inexperienced... As the result of a certain incident, I left Adam's command and set out on my path as a solitary bounty hunter.

(The figures of Adam and young Samus walk away from each other. The scene returns to the present, showing Adam's still-stern face)

Adam: What are you doing here?

Samus*: The first words out of his mouth were typical, coming from Adam. To answer his question, I recounted the details of what had brought me to this place, and then I asked what circumstances led the Federation here.

Adam: That information is not for an outsider.

Samus*: The word he so obviously chose, "outsider," pierced my heart.

(Another trooper stands up from his work on the blast shielded-door. He salutes Adam)

GF Trooper: Commander, we're all prepped!

(Samus and the troopers step back from the door. A beeping sound precedes an explosive device detonating on the door. The smoke settles, revealing the blast shield untouched by the explosion)

GF Trooper: Ahh. No dice! I think our only option is to use the laser to slowly burn our way through. This is gonna take a while...

Anthony (to Samus): The electrical system here is out, and we can't get the barrier wall to open. We tried using explosives, but it's tricky to pull of without collateral damage. What we need is some way to focus the power onto one centralized location...

(While looking at the blast shield, the following gameplay message appears on-screen)

LOCK ON
Press and hold and point at your
target to lock on.

(After locking onto the blast shield, the following gameplay message appears on-screen)

NORMAL MISSILE
Press and release immediately
while locked on.

(Samus destroys the blast shield's lock with a Missile. The other troopers look stunned, and Anthony stifles a laugh. The demolitions trooper manually pries open the blast shield, unlocking the door beneath)

GF Trooper: Let's go.

(All troopers except Adam and Anthony depart)

Anthony: All right. I'm gonna go on ahead.

(Anthony leaves, followed by Adam)

Samus*: Adam hadn't authorized it, but I decided to remain on-site for the sake of the others.

(After regaining control of Samus, the following message appears on-screen)

Samus has decided not to
use bombs or missiles until
Adam authorizes them.

(If the player tries to use Morph Ball bombs, the following message appears on-screen)

Adam has not yet authorized
the use of bombs.

(Story screen update)

Before long, Samus encounters a group of soldiers led
by her former commander in the Galactic Federation
forces, Adam Malkovich.
Among the soldiers is her old friend, Anthony.
Although she's unable to to ascertain Adam's true motives
on the BOTTLE SHIP, she decides to stay.

(Characters screen updates)

NAME: Adam Malkovich
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Samus' superior from her days in the Galactic Federation. Investigating the BOTTLE SHIP's distress signal.

NAME: Identity Unknown
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Investigating the BOTTLE SHIP under Adam's command after receiving the distress signal.

NAME: Anthony Higgs
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
A colleague of Samus' from her days in the Galactic Federation. Investigating the BOTTLE SHIP under Adam's command.

NAME: Identity Unknown
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Investigating the BOTTLE SHIP under Adam's command after receiving the distress signal.

NAME: Identity Unknown
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Investigating the BOTTLE SHIP under Adam's command after receiving the distress signal.

NAME: Identity Unknown
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Investigating the BOTTLE SHIP under Adam's command after receiving the distress signal.

(Samus energizes a Sensor switch to unlock a gate. The following gameplay message appears on-screen)

MORPH BALL
With the Wii Remote held
sideways, press .

(Whenever the player targets a control terminal, or the yellow rotating pylon of a hologram generator, this message appears on-screen)

Stand near a terminal to
interact with it.

(Samus finds a ruined elevator shaft. The following gameplay message appears on-screen)

KICK CLIMB
Press and hold toward a wall
and press with good timing to
consecutively kick your way up.
(Don't change direction with .)

(Upon entering the first Navigation Booth, the following gameplay message appears on-screen)

NAVIGATION BOOTH
Stand on the platform to
save the game.

(Every time a save station is used)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: Data recording and shield-restoration sequence activated. Sequence complete. Process successful.

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Chapter 3

(Samus arrives in the Bottle Ship control room, catching up to Adam and his troops. A large eyeball is watching the group from above. The corpse of a scientist is found in the control room, covered in sickly green wounds)

GF Trooper: He's dead. Someone—or something—attacked him...

(The body suddenly twitches, causing everyone to step back. A large purple bug scurries out from under the body. One of the troopers is obviously not fond of insects, and kicks the bug away)

GF Trooper: Get away from me!

(He opens fire on the bug, laughing maniacally. Another trooper stops the outburst)

GF Trooper: Lyle! Enough!

(The control room falls silent)

Samus*: It was obvious that there was some pervasive danger throughout the facility. I didn't know what had brought Adam here, but I did know that cooperation was imperative if we were to restore safety.

(Samus turns her attention to Adam)

Samus: Adam, listen to me. Clearly, this facility is in complete disorder. It might be too dangerous for your men to go alone. That's why I've—

(Samus is interrupted by a sudden movement on the wall. Hundreds of small purple bugs are covering one wall of the chamber)

GF Troopers: Look at that! They're everywhere! They're coming out of the walls!

(All the troopers lower their helmet visors, ready for battle. The bugs begin to coalesce around a giant eyeball. The gigantic mass falls to the floor, scattering the troopers)

GF Trooper: Look out! Everyone back!

(The bugs complete their gathering to create the Brug Mass)

Adam: Open fire!

(Random trooper dialogue during the Brug Mass boss encounter)

Bring it on!

Go go go!

Have some of this!

(After using the Sensemove in first-person view to dodge the Brug Mass)

Anthony: This ain't good! Nothing's working!

Adam: Listen up! Freeze guns authorized!

(The troopers all deploy their Freeze Guns and shoot ice at the Brug Mass)

Adam: And Samus, I'm authorizing missile use.

(New ability activated - status screen update)

(Later in the battle)

Adam: Concentrate fire in a single location and freeze that thing! And, Samus, you attack the frozen spot!

(Once the Brug Mass has been frozen and immobilised)

Adam: Now! Use your missiles!

(After destroying the Brug Mass' first arm)

Adam: Keep targeting!

(After the Brug Mass' second arm is frozen)

GF Trooper: Take it down!

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Chapter 4

(Upon defeating the Brug Mass)

GF Troopers: All right! Woohoo! Everybody OK? I'm fine, but did it have to be bugs?

(Adam steps toward Samus, raising his visor before speaking to her)

Adam: Samus. Looks like I'm going to need to ask for your cooperation on this mission. But... I'm also going to have to ask that you follow my commands. You don't move unless I say so. And you don't fire until I say so.

(Adam lowers his visor. A flashback occurs, to a mission briefing somewhere in Galactic Federation HQ)

Adam: Any objections, Lady?

Samus*: The thumbs-up sign had been used by the Galactic Federation for ages.

(Several troopers stand before Adam, each with one hand held in a thumbs-up position. Samus stands at the far end, and offers a bitter thumbs-down)

Samus*: Me, I was known for giving the thumbs-down during briefing. I had my reasons, though... Commander Adam Malkovich was normally cool and not one to joke around, but he would end all of his mission briefings by saying, "Any objections, Lady?"

(During the scene, Adam can be heard giving mission orders)

Adam: We need to gather all the information we can, but priority one, is to find any survivors, and bring them to safety.

Samus*: He was joking, but others weren't... At the time I felt surrounded by people who treated me like a child or used kid gloves because I was a woman.

(Samus is shown standing in front of Adam)

Samus*: And yet, with Adam, I was grateful for the nod... My past has left me with an uneasy soul, and as a result, it touched me on some level that Adam would acknowledge that past by calling me something delicate—like "Lady." And I knew more than anyone that every word from Adam was deliberate. My thumbs-down was a twofold response—a sign of derision at being called a lady, and a signal of my complete understanding of the mission orders. The other soldiers were always willing to support me with easy smiles despite the fact that I clearly had so much yet to learn. Among them was Anthony.

(Anthony, along with the other soldiers, are laughing at Samus' thumbs-down)

Samus*: In the face of his well-meaning behavior, and that of the other soldiers, my response was to become increasingly bitter. I was a child, always with something to prove. A chip on my shoulder.

(Flashback scene change - Samus is briskly walking through a bustling corridor, where the setting sun can be seen outside)

Samus*: And I was angry. I felt that if I let my guard down, I would easily be broken. And beyond that, I was scared.

(She stops to look out the window, where a huge city stretches into the horizon)

Samus*: But even in the naivete of my youth, I could see in Adam's joking manner how close he felt to me.

(Samus is now standing at the window, with her left hand pressed against the glass)

Samus*: Adam knows my past. And he knows me better than anyone else.

(Samus is now looking at her own reflection in the window)

Samus*: Confession time. Because I was so young when I lost both of my parents, there's no question I saw Adam as a father figure.

(Adam is shown in his office, working on a document. He stands and walks to a window. A portrait of Samus awkwardly posing with an unknown man, and Adam in the background, can be seen on his desk)

Samus*: When I rebelled against him, I knew I could get away with it. And his paternal compassion in the face of my rebellion reinforced the special bond I felt with him.

(Adam is now looking out the window, lost in thought)

Samus*: I understood well that chances were slim that I would ever find anyone that understood me like Adam.

(The camera flies through the city, zooming into the Galactic Federation HQ building, right up to Samus as she stares out the window)

Samus*: And yet... When the time came, I still left his side. I was so young. Young and naive...

(Samus, looking troubled, walks off-screen. The scene returns to the control room aboard the Bottle Ship. The Brug Mass has left no remains, and Adam is now speaking to everyone from an overhead command station. He's removed his helmet)

Adam: Exactly what transpired here on the BOTTLE SHIP is still uncertain. Here's what we do know: the equipment we thought had been destroyed is operational again, and we've seen casualties attributed to an unidentified and lethal creature. The situation is critical. We need to gather all the information we can, but priority one is to find any survivors and bring them to safety. Consider this site extremely dangerous. Be careful as you make your sweeps. And there's one problem.

(The troopers sharpen their attention on Adam)

Adam: The wireless interference in this facility is all-pervasive. Your comm systems are useless. As a result, communication channels will be limited to the facility's navigation booths.

(Adam prepares to deploy the troops)

Adam: Well then... Lyle! Investigate Sector 1. And show a little restraint with the explosives.

(Lyle's stats are shown on-screen)

Lyle Smithsonian [Special Ops Soldier]

<Battle Code Number>
101
<Service Record>
Galactic Federation Academy,
Training Base #3
Special Ops Training Center
Galactic Federation, 07th Platoon
ID: 2637-07:61380
07th Platoon

Lyle: Gotcha!

Adam: Maurice! You cover Sector 2. Repair any equipment you come across.

(Maurice's stats are shown on-screen)

Maurice Favreau [Engineer]

<Battle Code Number>
102
<Service Record>
Galactic Federation Academy,
Training Base #2
Department of Logistics,
Resupply Center #4
Galactic Federation, 07th Platoon
ID: 2975-07:67948
07th Platoon

Maurice: Affirmative!

Adam: Anthony! You're Sector 3. I'll leave it to you to decide whether plasma guns are called for.

(Anthony's stats are shown on-screen)

Anthony Higgs [Point Man]

<Battle Code Number>
103
<Service Record>
Galactic Federation Academy,
Training Base #7
Federation Department of Special Affairs,
3rd Division
Galactic Federation, 07th Platoon
ID: 1898-07:57940
07th Platoon

Anthony: All right!

Adam: James! Check out the Control Bridge. Our communication issues might be the result of electrical interference.

(James' stats are shown on-screen)

James Pierce [Communications]

<Battle Code Number>
104
<Service Record>
Galactic Federation Academy,
Training Base #6
Federation Central Information Agency,
Intelligence Group 2
Galactic Federation, 07th Platoon
ID: 3721-07:74426
07th Platoon

James: Yes, sir!

Adam: And, K.G.! Run a complete sweep of the residential quarters and investigate any trace of survivors.

(K.G.'s stats are shown on-screen)

K.G. Misawa [Recon Scout]

<Battle Code Number>
105
<Service Record>
Galactic Federation Academy,
Training Base #4
Combat Technology Research Center,
Section 2
Galactic Federation, 07th Platoon
ID: 2844-07:62103
07th Platoon

K.G.: Got it!

Adam: Each of you is authorized to use a freeze gun. Do not forget to check in regularly via navigation booths. And, Samus. You go to the System Management room. Do everything you can to get the electrical system back up and running.

(Samus nods in acknowledgement)

Adam: Looks like your comm system is still functional.

(Samus' point-of-view can be seen on a video screen in front of Adam)

Adam: Remember, everything you see will also appear on this screen. Regarding auxiliary weapons, the use of bombs has been authorized. As far as your other weapons go, we will continue to investigate and authorize use as we can. However... We currently have no plans to authorize the use of Power Bombs. As you know, they have the ability to spread a high-temperature heat wave over a large area, impacting living things...

(A short scene demonstrates the might of a Power Bomb)

Adam: which is a nice way of saying they can vaporize humans instantly. You should be well aware of how dangerous Power Bombs are and how their devastation can't be obstructed with common materials. Once the mission in the System Management room is complete, I need you to report back. I'll give you your next orders then.

(Adam addresses everyone present)

Adam: I want you all to be especially careful as you execute your missions. That's the end of the briefing.

(The troopers all give the thumbs-up signal)

Samus*: It was the first joint mission I'd been a part of since becoming a freelance bounty hunter. And, of course, it was the first time since my Federation days that I was following the orders of a commanding officer.

(The troopers load their gear and depart)

James: Let's go!

Samus*: Having received mission orders from Adam, I felt confused and strangely exhilarated at the unexpected turn of events. I responded...

Samus: Understood, Adam. No objections, of course.

(After the cutscene, a new ability activates - status screen update)

(After regaining control, the following gameplay message appears on-screen)

MAP
Use to see where you are
and where you need to go.

(Story screen update)

With Samus' help, Adam's team defeats a gigantic creature.
Adam uses the incident as an opportunity to ask Samus
for her aid if she'll be willing to follow his orders.
As the soldiers split up to search the area, Samus
begins on her assigned task: restoring power to the
Main Sector.

(Characters screen updates)

NAME: Adam Malkovich
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Giving orders on the investigation from the BOTTLE SHIP Control Room.

NAME: Maurice Favreau
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently investigating Sector 2 under Adam's command.

NAME: Anthony Higgs
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently investigating Sector 3 under Adam's command.

NAME: Lyle Smithsonian
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently investigating Sector 1 under Adam's command.

NAME: James Pierce
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently investigating the Control Bridge under Adam's command.

NAME: K.G. Misawa
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently investigating the Residential Sector under Adam's command.

(If the player dawdles in the control room)

Adam: Samus, head for the System Management room!

(If the player continues to dawdle)

Adam: What are you doing? You need to get to the System Management room.

(After exiting the control room, the following gameplay messages appear on-screen)

Blue dots on the map show the
location of items.

A blue dot will appear once
all the enemies around
that item are defeated.

(Upon acquiring a Missile Tank, these messages appear on-screen)

Missile Tank acquired.

MISSILE TANK
This increases missile capacity.

(Upon acquiring an Energy Tank, these messages appear on-screen)

Energy Tank acquired.

ENERGY TANK
This increases energy capacity.

(If the player receives a Game Over)

Adam: Samus! What's going on? Respond! Respond!

(If the player runs out of Missiles, the following gameplay message appears on-screen below an image of a Wii Remote)

CONCENTRATION
Hold the Wii Remote vertically and
press and hold to replenish
your missiles.

(If the player's health falls critically low, the following gameplay message appears on-screen below an image of a Wii Remote)

CONCENTRATION
When your energy is low, hold the
Wii Remote vertically and press and hold to partially
replenish it.

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Chapter 5

(Upon entering a room housing a large power generator, the following text appears on-screen)

SYSTEM MANAGEMENT ROOM

(On the way back to the control room, Samus falls off a bridge and is attacked by three Sidehoppers. The following gameplay message appears on-screen)

OVERBLAST
Jump on an enemy to climb on
top of it and press once
you're fully charged.

(After defeating the Sidehoppers, the following gameplay message appears on-screen)

Blue dots on the map show the
location of items.

A blue dot will appear once
all the enemies around
that item are defeated.

(Upon returning to the control room after restoring power)

Adam: Samus, go through the hatch on your right and head toward Sector 1. Lyle went ahead to secure a route to a facility of interest. I'll leave you to survey Sector 1.

(If the players dawdles in the control room)

Adam: What's wrong? Head to Sector 1.

(Story screen update)

Having restored power to the Main Sector, Samus
receives Adam's next order: investigating Sector 1.

(Characters screen update)

NAME: Lyle Smithsonian
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently securing a route to a facility in Sector 1 under Adam's command.

(Upon acquiring an Energy Part, these messages appear on-screen)

Energy Part acquired.

ENERGY PART
Collect 4 and your
energy capacity
will increase.

(Upon tallying four Energy Parts, these messages appear on-screen instead)

Energy Part acquired.

Energy capacity increased.

ENERGY PART
You've collected 4 Energy Parts
and your max energy
has increased.

(Upon encountering a group of Sidehoppers on the way to the Main Elevator, the following gameplay message appears on-screen)

OVERBLAST
Jump on an enemy to climb on
top of it and press once
you're fully charged.

(Upon entering a vast elevator chamber, the following text appears on-screen)

MAIN ELEVATOR

(If the player tries to enter Sector 2 or Sector 3)

Adam: What's wrong? Head to Sector 1.

(Every time the player is riding the elevator down to Sector 1)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: This elevator is bound for Sector 1.

(This further message is heard on the first trip to Sector 1, and can be heard down in Sector 1's elevator lobby. The message repeats continuously in the lobby)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: A Level 3 warning is now in effect in Sector 1. Please avoid traveling alone and remain armed. Stay alert to your surroundings at all times.

(Upon exiting Sector 1's first Navigation Booth, the following text appears on-screen)

SECTOR 1 / BIOSPHERE

(Samus encounters the first group of Griptians outside the Breeding Room. The following gameplay message appears on-screen each time one of the three Griptians is stunned)

LETHAL STRIKE
Press toward a downed
enemy while pressing .
Once fully charged, you'll
launch a strong attack.

(Upon entering a small chamber beside an animal enclosure, the following text appears on-screen)

BREEDING ROOM

(Upon entering the Breeding Room's animal enclosure, Samus slowly steps into the cage and discovers a dead scientist inside)

Samus*: The large, cagelike booth looked like something had been raised in it, and in one corner was the miserable form of a researcher's corpse. This victim hadn't sustained the same injuries; the dead I'd seen had been torn apart by something large. This one had been attacked by a different type of creature. And as I studied the violence this creature had wrought, I felt something in the air—the presence of a dark intelligence.

(Story screen update)

While investigating Sector 1, Samus discovers the body
of a lab worker inside a large specimen cage.

(Outside the Breeding Room, after discovering the fluffy white chicken creature. The creature scurries away, and a nearby door unlocks)

Adam: Samus. Proceed through the hatch I just unlocked. Your next destination is a little further ahead.

(Story screen update)

As she continues her investigation, Samus encounters a
small, unfamiliar creature.

(Upon acquiring an Accel Charge, these messages appear on-screen)

Accel Charge acquired.

ACCEL CHARGE
This will make you charge faster.

(Upon entering a chamber filled with debris and Wavers, the following text appears on-screen)

SCRAP BLOCK

(Upon exiting a narrow metal tunnel and finding a vast empty chamber, the following text appears on-screen)

SUBTERRANEAN CONTROL ROOM

(Upon receiving the Diffusion Beam, status screen update)

(During the next battle with Reos and two Fly Pods, the following gameplay message appears on-screen)

DIFFUSION BEAM
This makes the Charge Beam split
and spread.

(During the battle against Fune and Namihe, if the player stuns one of the serpents, the following gameplay message appears on-screen)

LETHAL STRIKE
Press toward a downed
enemy while pressing .
Once fully charged, you'll
launch a strong attack.

(Upon entering an underground chamber containing an enormous cobweb-covered spire, the following text appears on-screen)

BIOLOGICAL EXPERIMENT FLOOR

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Chapter 6

(After defeating the King Kihunter, all remaining Kihunters escape the scene. Samus discovers the fluffy white chicken creature, gorging itself on the Kihunter's honeycomb)

Samus*: Some creatures use the powers of others to capture their prey. Watching this disgusting beast, I felt as though it was feeding off my power as well. At the same time, a thought crossed my mind. That howl I heard earlier... Could this creature have been the source?

(Samus walks around the creature. It turns and shrieks at her. Adam radios in)

Adam: Samus. Head to the Biosphere Test area in your current sector. There should be some important information about this facility in that Exam Center. The other members are en route. Quickly, go meet them there.

(A nearby door unlocks, and Samus departs the Kihunter hive. Story screen update)

After finding their nest, Samus survives attacks by the
beelike creatures in Sector 1 and destroys the nest.
Samus is dumbfounded by the strange reappearance of
the small creature she saw earlier and shortly
afterward receives instructions from Adam to
head for the Exam Center.

(Characters screen updates)

NAME: Maurice Favreau
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently heading toward the Exam Center in Sector 1 under Adam's command.

NAME: Anthony Higgs
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently heading toward the Exam Center in Sector 1 under Adam's command.

NAME: Lyle Smithsonian
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently heading toward the Exam Center in Sector 1 under Adam's command.

NAME: James Pierce
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently heading toward the Exam Center in Sector 1 under Adam's command.

NAME: K.G. Misawa
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently heading toward the Exam Center in Sector 1 under Adam's command.

(Upon stepping out to a bright outdoor grassy plain, the following text appears on-screen)

BIOSPHERE TEST AREA

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Chapter 7

(Upon entering a tall multi-storey building, the following text appears on-screen)

EXAM CENTER

(Inside the Exam Center, Samus finds a door pried open)

Samus: Huh?

(She steps through the door, locating a large control room. A lone Federation trooper is working under a computer workstation nearby. Samus zooms in one his identification plate - it's James Pierce. He opens his helmet visor and greets Samus)

James: Hey, Samus.

(A commotion is heard, and three other Federation troopers arrive)

James: Where's Lyle?

Anthony: Looks like he's late.

Maurice: Huh?

(Maurice opens his visor and steps toward the computer workstation. He begins tapping on the keyboard)

Maurice: Hey, the CPU seems to have self-destructed... The central system is broken into parts, but... I think I might be able to restore it and recover some of the data. Let's try it.

(By now, everyone is standing around Maurice. Anthony steps away from the computer)

Anthony: ...Like the CO said, there might be some pretty crucial information hidden here. Well, while Maurice here is working his magic, the rest of us should search this building, am I right?

James and K.G.: Got it!

(Both troopers lower their visors and depart. Anthony and Samus step toward the broad window overlooking the Biosphere Test Area below)

Anthony: Hey, Princess. Does this view bring back any memories? Yeah... Looks like the training grounds of the Galactic Federation...

(Characters screen updates)

NAME: Maurice Favreau
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently restoring the system in the Exam Center under Adam's command.

NAME: Anthony Higgs
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently investigating the Exam Center under Adam's command.

NAME: James Pierce
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently investigating the Exam Center under Adam's command.

NAME: K.G. Misawa
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently investigating the Exam Center in Sector 1 under Adam's command.

(After Samus discovers a dead Zebesian)

Samus: Adam, are you seeing this? It's a Zebesian...but it's been cybernetically enhanced. What is this thing?

Adam: I don't know. Continue your investigation.

Maurice: Everyone, gather 'round!

(Samus and the other troopers return to Maurice)

Maurice: All right. So I managed to recover one piece of data...

(The computer display shows information that Maurice is slowly accessing. This message is shown in the bottom-left corner of the screen)

General Overview of Bottle Ship Systems
Sector 3 Pyrosphere
Sector 2 Cryosphere
Sector 1 Biosphere
List of Bottle Ship Administrative Sectors

(This message is seen in the background)

Surveillance systems restored in some sectors. List of restored sectors:

(These messages are shown in the middle of the screen)

Sector 1 Biosphere
This section has been reserved for the care and feeding of animals that can survive in an artificial atmosphere of warmth and humidity.

Sector 3 Pyrosphere
This section has been reserved for the care and feeding of animals that can survive in an artificial atmosphere of extreme heat.

Sector 2 Cryosphere
This section has been reserved for the care and feeding of animals that can survive in an artificial atmosphere of extreme cold.

(Next screen - Please note: the information appearing on Maurice's computer screen is part of a single document, but is shown in brief fragments. Shown below is an almost-complete version of the document)

Expanding files...

The terraforming capsule colony designated as BOTTLE SHIP is currently under the administration of the Galactic Federation. The ship supports animal specimens from various ... the purpose of biological-weapon research. There were originally two other BOTTLE SHIP, designed for use by interplanetary colonists by the Space Development Corporation. After long years of use, the first two ships were retired, and the remaining ship was given to the Galactic Federation. After extensive refitting, the ship was made able to sustain three distinct closed habitats, each designed to preserve various specimens collected from different planets for research and development in military-technology applications.

The first such atmosphere is BIOSPHERE, designed to sustain organisms from warm and humid habitats. The structure of each sector is centered primarily on a cavernous dome. In order to maintain the structural integrity of the whole within the limits of material strength, each dome structure is divided into 4 blocks, for a total of 12. The connective strength between each block is reinforced by the injection of high-density polymers into the gaps between ... Transportation of personnel is handled through ...

... of space sector A47 (hidden reef sector?) ... conducted through ... will be waiting ... the pallet launched by the mass driver ... specialized mass catcher, provided as supplies ... this vessel. Finally, if the Bottle Ship is ever compromised, emergency transmissions to other planetary settlements, space vessels, or space stations are strictly forbidden. This facility is designated as a fully independent research laboratory by special decree of the Galactic Federation.

Dr. Madeline Bergman, Development Director

Maurice: This BOTTLE SHIP is under management of the Galactic Federation. In these facilities, life-forms from each planet have been raised and researched as possible bioweapons. Site Manager and Development Director: Dr. Madeline Bergman.

(Samus reacts to the revelation of the Bottle Ship)

Samus: Adam, was the Galactic Federation experimenting with bioweapons?

Adam: Looks like it.

Samus: Use of bioweapons is strictly prohibited.

Adam: Of course it is. What's happened here is illegal.

Samus: Who is Madeline Bergman?

Adam: Must be the person in charge here. Is that all you've got?

Samus*: I didn't need to press Adam about it any further. I knew his mind. Not only was he a strong opponent of bioweapons, he was against the use of living things for unnecessary reasons, period.

(Samus walks to the window overlooking the Biosphere Test Area)

Samus*: Life, no matter what form it takes as it's born into this often cruel universe, should not be tampered with... That was Adam's philosophy. In bringing the infant Metroid back, I did something that I know would have gone against his convictions. And, though I might have been left alone, it was a clear and blatant violation of protocol. I wondered what Adam thought of me... Out of nowhere, I suddenly found myself concerned with his opinion again.

(Back to Maurice at the computer)

Maurice: I've almost gotten it completely restored. But I'll bet they've protected this thing with a seriously sophisticated security system. If I can't get past it, James, that'll be where you come in.

James: Leave it to me. Shouldn't be a problem to hack into this thing. I mean, it might tell us what exactly was going on here. Looks like this might take some time, though.

Anthony: Madeline might still be somewhere in this building. Keep scouting for more intel. Let's go!

(Story screen update)

After meeting up with Anthony and the others at
the Exam Center, Samus discovers a Zebesian with
cyborg characteristics.

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Chapter 8

(Samus finds a group of live Zebesians and is quickly backed into a corner. Anthony and the other soldiers rush to her aid. She motions for them to stay away)

Samus: Step back!

Adam: I want all the soldiers to evacuate this area. Samus! Your orders are to take care of all enemy targets!

(The door closes, locking Samus in with the Zebesians)

Anthony: Samus!

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Chapter 9

(After the battle with the Zebesians, Samus hears an explosion and runs to the Exam Center's observation window. She sees the troopers far below, fighting a large, hairy, purple monster)

GF Trooper: Look, up there!

(The monster advances on the troopers, shrieking, and shrugging off their machine gun fire)

GF Trooper: Get away!

(The creature rears its head back and looks up at the observation window. Samus quickly runs off-screen to evac the Exam Center)

GF Trooper: Over there!

(Samus sprints outside, finding the troopers shooting at something up on the side of the building. Anthony tries to stop Samus, but to no avail. The creature leaps down off the building, pinning Samus to the ground. Several Reo and Griptians emerge to fight the troopers)

GF Trooper: Up there up there! Look out!

(The creature holds Samus firmly down. The troopers continue to struggle with the Reos and Griptians)

GF Trooper: Everyone, uh! Behind us!

(Characters screen updates)

NAME: Maurice Favreau
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently investigating the BOTTLE SHIP interior under Adam's command.

NAME: Anthony Higgs
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently investigating the BOTTLE SHIP interior under Adam's command.

NAME: James Pierce
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently investigating the BOTTLE SHIP interior under Adam's command.

NAME: K.G. Misawa
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently investigating the BOTTLE SHIP interior under Adam's command.

(After Anthony saves Samus and shoots the creature with his plasma gun, these messages can be seen in his visor)

Plasma energy status

charging

(After the battle)

Anthony: You OK, Princess?

(Samus playfully punches Anthony, signifying her thanks)

Anthony: I wanted to give you some cover earlier, but this thing takes forever to charge. I'll save the next shot for you... not that you'll need it!

K.G.: Hey! Come over here!

(Samus and Anthony join the other troopers, who have found Lyle's body)

Anthony: What's up?

James: Lyle's down! He looks like a pile of rags... What's gotta happen to a guy to make him look like that?!

(Characters screen update)

NAME: Lyle Smithsonian/Deceased
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Found killed in the vicinity of the Exam Center in Sector 1.

(Afterwards, Samus finds the empty shell of the fluffy white chicken creature)

Samus: An empty shell...

Adam: Looks like that monster from earlier infiltrated Sector 3. Samus. Follow it!

(Story screen update)

The team then learns about the Federation's biological-
weapon development program and the person in charge
of it, Madeline Bergman. Shortly thereafter, a
violent, unidentified creature attacks.
Having been saved from certain death by a blast from
Anthony's plasma gun, Samus regroups with the
soldiers, who have found Lyle's corpse. Afterward,
Samus finds the cast-off skin of the small creature
she had seen earlier.
Samus receives a new order from Adam to follow
the wounded creature and investigate Sector 3.

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Chapter 10

(After Samus leaps down a tall elevator shaft and enters Sector 3, she steps forward, finding evidence of the purple monster's former presence in the area)

Samus*: It was clear that the Galactic Federation was developing bioweapons on the BOTTLE SHIP. I wonder if Adam came here knowing that. Regardless, I knew I had to talk to the person in charge, Madeline Bergman. Of course, she would have to be alive in order for me to do that.

(The Exam Center explodes, collapsing into a pile of rubble. Samus enters Sector 3 proper)

Adam: Samus. Start by searching areas you can access with your current equipment. We'll determine weapon and equipment authorization after we get a better understanding of the situation.

(Upon entering a glass tunnel overlooking a lava lake, the following text appears on-screen)

SECTOR 3 / PYROSPHERE

(Later, Samus finds herself locked in battle with Cyborg Zebesians and Himellas. Adam radios in)

Adam: Looks like the normal beam won't have any impact on the enemies around here. Samus, use your Ice Beam.

(New ability activated - status screen update)

(The following gameplay message appears on-screen)

ICE BEAM
Ice energy has been added to
your beam. You can freeze targets
with the Charge Beam.

(Upon entering a large indoor chamber housing a big computer terminal, the following text appears on-screen)

FLOOR OBSERVATION ROOM

(Upon entering the heart of the volcano, the following text appears on-screen)

CRATER INTERIOR

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Chapter 11

(Once Samus arrives at the top of the volcano)

Adam: Samus, activate the Varia feature on your suit to protect yourself from heat damage.

(New ability activated - status screen update)

(Once the Goyagma battle begins, this gameplay message appears on-screen)

VARIA FEATURE
This will reduce damage from
enemies and cut heat damage in lava
zones.

(If the player freezes one of Goyagma's arms, the following gameplay message appears on-screen)

OVERBLAST
Jump on an enemy to climb on
top of it and press once
you're fully charged.

(Later, while passing through Sector 3's elevator lobby, a voice can be heard echoing throughout the chamber. The following message is repeated continuously)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: A Level 4 warning is now in effect in Sector 3. An irregularity has been confirmed in the Geothermal Power Plant and the experimental simulated desert area. All staff members are asked to please evacuate immediately.

(If the player tries to leave Sector 3)

Adam: Samus, continue your investigation of that sector.

(Later, Samus returns to a Navigation Booth after finding an un-crossable lava lake)

Adam: OK, Samus. Head to Sector 2. There's a high probability of survivors hiding there. We'll have to take care of that freak of nature later.

(Story screen update)

After Samus sets out for Sector 3, the Exam Center
explodes.
Adam then informs Samus that there might be
survivors in Sector 2.
Samus sets out for Sector 2.

(Whenever the player returns to the Main Sector via the Main Elevator)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: This elevator is bound for the Main Sector.

(Up in the Main Sector, if the player tries to enter Sector 1 or Sector 3)

Adam: What's wrong? Head to Sector 2.

(Every time the player is riding the elevator down to Sector 2)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: This elevator is bound for Sector 2.

(This further message is heard on the first trip to Sector 2, and can be heard down in Sector 2's elevator lobby. The message repeats continuously in the lobby)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: A Level 4 warning is now in effect in Sector 2. An irregularity in the climate-control systems of Sector 2 has been confirmed. Please be sure to wear protective equipment and use extreme care when moving around this floor.

(If the player tries to leave Sector 2)

Adam: Samus, continue you investigation of that sector.

(After exiting Sector 2's first Navigation Booth, the following text appears on-screen)

SECTOR 2 / CRYOSPHERE

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Chapter 12

(Later on, deep in Sector 2, Samus finds the frozen remains of a Gigafraug)

Samus*: The creature's corpse showed signs of what looked like Metroid predation, making my mind race. Metroids... here? Impossible. Metroids can't tolerate cold temperatures—they couldn't survive in this environment. Besides, they're extinct. The baby was the last of its kind...

(Upon entering a large chamber filled with a deep water reservoir, the following text appears on-screen)

WATER TANK

(Soon after, Samus finds a long corridor blocked with ice. She tries to backtrack and Adam radios in)

Adam: The most efficient way through here should be delivering shoulder impacts with your Speed Booster, so I'm authorizing its use.

(New ability activated - status screen updates)

(Upon returning to the game, the following gameplay message appears on-screen)

SPEED BOOSTER
Run for a while in one direction.
You can cause damage by running
into things and climb steep ascents.

(Upon acquiring an E-Recovery Tank, these messages appear on-screen)

E-Recovery Tank acquired.

E-RECOVERY TANK
This increases your
CONCENTRATION restoration
volume.

(Later, as Samus speed-boosts toward a broken bridge where the first Gigafraug was fought, the following gameplay message appears on-screen)

SHINESPARK
Press and hold with Speed
Boost activated. Aim with
and release .

(Shortly after, upon entering a large room with a nearby rotating turbine, the following text appears on-screen)

SECTOR GENERATOR ROOM

(Nearby, after entering a huge outdoor environment, the following text appears on-screen)

EXPERIMENT FLOOR

(After defeating a Groganch at Sector 2's Experiment Floor, Samus discovers the body of a fallen Federation trooper)

Samus: Maurice...

(Characters screen update)

NAME: Maurice Favreau/Deceased
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Found dead by Samus in Sector 2.

(After sighting a survivor, story screen update)

As Samus moves through Sector 2 to confirm the
presence of survivors, she discovers the body
of one of the soldiers, Maurice, who
apparently froze to death.
A woman appears to be watching the scene from a
distance, but when she notices that Samus sees her,
she runs away.
Samus gives chase.

(Characters screen update)

NAME: Identity Unknown
DATAFILE: Details Unknown
Details Unknown

(Upon entering a large indoor warehouse, the following text appears on-screen)

MATERIALS STOREHOUSE

(In the Materials Storehouse, Samus pursues the female survivor within a maze of crates)

Survivor: Don't come near me! I know why you're here!

(Samus continues the pursuit)

Samus: No, you don't understand! I'm here to rescue you!

Survivor: You're lying! I know the Galactic Federation wants to silence everyone who knows about our work here!

(Samus moves closer)

Survivor: How can I trust you when your troops are willing to kill each other?

(A flashback scene is shown. An unidentified Federation trooper shoots Maurice with a Freeze Gun. The survivor looks on, stunned. The scene returns to the present)

Survivor: Stay away from me!

(Samus corners the girl as she tries to unlock an escape door)

Samus: Listen to me! We're here to rescue you...

(Samus tries to walk toward the girl, but a nearby commotion interrupts her. A huge mechanical cargo loader bears down on them)

Samus: Hurry! This way!

(The cargo loader hurls a crate at the girl. She barely avoids being crushed and rushes to hide behind Samus)

Samus: Wait...

(Samus zooms in on the driver of the cargo loader - it's someone wearing a Federation trooper uniform. She advises the girl to escape)

Samus: Get out of here!

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Chapter 13

(Once the battle against the cargo loader - or Ferrocrusher - begins, characters screen update)

NAME: Identity Unknown
DATAFILE: Details Unknown
Separated from Samus after being attacked by someone.

(After the battle against the Ferrocrusher, the driver of the vehicle has vanished)

Samus*: The woman believed that the Galactic Federation was sent to the BOTTLE SHIP to keep those in the know from leaking information about the project.

(Flashback scenes show recent events)

Samus*: And no wonder—she'd been attacked by someone wearing a Galactic Federation Power Suit. And she implied that Maurice was killed by another soldier. Considering the mortal danger we'd survived together, I had to agree with her. There was a traitor among us.

Adam: Samus. The wavelength of that monster's cry is driving the other creatures into a frenzy—they've grown markedly more aggressive. It appears to be hiding in Sector 3 now. Take the elevator ahead of you to the Main Sector. From there, head to Sector 3. If you run into that thing, hit it with your Plasma Beam. You've got to take it down!

(Story screen update)

As the woman runs from Samus, she implies that
Maurice died at the hands of another soldier.
An industrial robot bears down on Samus and the
woman, and the person in the cab is wearing a
Federation uniform.
The woman gets away from Samus in the confusion.
Samus destroys the robot, but its operator gets
away.
A shaken Samus receives new orders from Adam to
resume the chase of the ferocious creature and head
to Sector 3.

(While riding down a nearby elevator)

Samus*: With those creatures, crafted into killers, running free, the BOTTLE SHIP had been turned into a nightmare replica of Zebes... and then here came Adam and the others.

(Scenes showing the 07th Platoon's arrival aboard the Bottle Ship accompany Samus' monologue)

Samus*: At this rate, the plan the Federation wanted to keep so secret would be revealed. So they sent in an assassin. Someone to wipe out any survivors as well as anyone who learned about the secret project. K.G., James, Anthony, and... Adam. Could one of them really be a traitor? Until I found out who it was, I decided to call the traitor the Deleter.

(The scene returns to Samus aboard the elevator)

Samus*: On top of everything, I started to think about that woman.

(Flashbacks of recent events accompany the monologue)

Samus: Was she the one who sent the distress signal? And could she be the person in charge here: Madeline Bergman? Either way, I knew I had to protect her. She would be targeted again. And she wasn't the only one in danger. I, too, would be considered a threat here.

(Scene change - the Deleter freezes another Federation trooper, and kicks him into a lava lake. Later, while running toward a tall ice cliff, the following gameplay message appears on-screen)

SHINESPARK
Press and hold while speed
boosting and release without
pressing to fly straight upward.

(Soon after, Samus is trapped and attacked by three Super Zebesians)

Adam: Samus! You need a permeating shot effect to get past this! I'm authorizing you to unlock your Wave Beam!

(New ability activated - status screen update)

(Upon returning to the game, this gameplay message appears on-screen)

WAVE BEAM
This makes the beam penetrate
transparent obstacles.

(Later, upon entering a long cargo transit tunnel, the following text appears on-screen)

MATERIALS TRANSFER LIFT

(Back in the Main Sector, if the player tries to enter Sector 1)

Adam: What's wrong? Head to Sector 3.

(Every time the player is riding the elevator down to Sector 3)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: This elevator is bound for Sector 3.

(This further message is also heard, and can be heard down in Sector 3's elevator lobby. The message repeats continuously in the lobby)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: A Level 4 warning is now in effect in Sector 3. An irregularity has been confirmed in the Geothermal Power Plant and the experimental simulated desert area. All staff members are asked to please evacuate immediately.

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Chapter 14

(Soon after, Samus encounters the Rhedogian fighting Anthony)

Samus: Anthony!

(At some point, the Rhedogian grabs Anthony and holds him over a lava pit. After targeting the Grapple Point in first-person view, Adam radios in)

Adam: Samus, use of the Grapple Beam is authorized! Get to Anthony and cover him!

(This gameplay message appears on-screen)

GRAPPLE BEAM
Lock on to a Grapple Point
and press .

(After swinging up to the Grapple Point, this gameplay message appears on-screen)

GRAPPLE BEAM
Press or with
good timing.

(After the battle, new ability activated - status screen update)

Anthony: Phew! That was ugly. Thanks, Princess. So, you get called out here too?

Samus: Called?

Anthony: Commander gave us a new directive to move as a unit. Our gather point was the navigation booth near here, but when no one showed, I figured I'd just take a look around. That's when I got jumped by those things you just saw.

Samus: What was your unit directive? I'm tracking that monster.

Anthony: We were heading to the Geothermal Power Plant to open the magma-eruption port. Gotta restore the power in this place so I can see that pretty face of yours. Yeah... It seemed a little excessive to send the whole unit to do it... but he's the commander. He must've had a reason.

Samus: Hm.

(Samus steps away from Anthony)

Anthony: So, Samus, how you feeling about the commander, huh?

(Samus turns to face Anthony. A flashback commences. A massive caravan of starships is seen flying over a nearby planet. A Federation military vessel is hauling a civilian spacecraft, which is in turn attached to a large drive unit. Inside the bridge of the military vessel, Adam, Anthony, a younger Samus and a number of officers watch a large viewscreen)

Ship computer: Ian has arrived at the drive unit.

Male Federation Operator: Ian, be careful out there. I know this is a routine fix, but don't let your guard down. There are 300 people on board—their lives are in your hands.

Ian: Roger that.

(The following messages appear on-screen above the video feed of Ian. First, the top-left corner of the screen)

Electrical charge pressure regulator
Coolant circulation system functionality
Control rod operation system
Pressure regulator
Air regulation system
Automatic fire extinguishing system

(Second, the bottom-right corner of the screen)

Drive unit system check
Normal mode: OFF ...

(Ian lowers his helmet visor and taps at a keyboard. Aboard the military vessel, red warning lights suddenly accompany a blaring alarm. The following message appears on the ship's instrument control panel)

DANGER

Vessels in vicinity of the drive unit must relocate immediately

Female Federation Operator: Commander! The drive unit is going critical!

Male Federation Operator: The unit is overheating beyond our estimates, sir!

Samus: Ian!

Male Federation Operator: Commander Malkovich! Unit meltdown imminent! It's going to explode!

Adam: Prepare to disengage the drive unit immediately!

Female Federation Operator: But Ian's still inside!

Samus: Adam, I can reach him! Give me the order, please!

Adam: Lock and secure the shielding doors now!

Samus: Adam, wait! There's still time! I can make it! Please let me go! I mean... That's Ian! That's your little brother out there!

Male Federation Operator: We're out of time, sir!

Samus: Adam, please! Let me go! You have to trust me! Just give me a chance!

(Adam hesitates)

Adam: Commence drive-unit disposal immediately. That's an order.

(Samus narrates the rest of the flashback)

Samus: Adam was right. If we had waited any longer, it would have meant the end of those we had come to rescue and the end of us as well. I knew that, but...

(The drive unit begins to explode. The military and civilian vessels detach from the drive unit and escape to a safe distance)

Anthony: At the very least, you wouldn't be standing here now. That's what the commander was most scared of.

(The drive unit explodes. The portrait on Adam's desk at Galactic Federation HQ is shown - the man next to Samus was Ian, Adam's younger brother. The scene returns to Samus and Anthony on the Bottle Ship)

Samus: ...I was childish. No one should have to make the choice that Adam did, and yet all I could do was question his authority and make things more difficult.

Anthony: Hey, you were just a pup then, and the commander knows it. Look, forget it. Sorry for hitting a nerve. We'd better get going anyhow.

(Anthony steps away from Samus, but stops)

Anthony: Man... if something like that happened now... Huh... Best just forget about it. I'm out.

(Anthony casually salutes Samus and departs)

Samus*: I knew the question Anthony was suppressing. And I knew the answer. If something like that happened again, I would hold fast to that glimmer of hope and try for redemption. That's who I am.

(Story screen update)

As she moves through Sector 3, Samus encounters
Anthony as he's being attacked by a group of
creatures.
Anthony and the other soldiers had received an order
from Adam to restore functionality to the
Geothermal Power Plant.
Samus parts ways with Anthony and continues to search
Sector 3 for the monster she's tracking.

(Characters screen updates)

NAME: Anthony Higgs
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently under orders from Adam to head to the Geothermal Power Plant.

NAME: James Pierce
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently heading toward the Geothermal Power Plant in Sector 3 under Adam's command.

NAME: K.G. Misawa
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently heading toward the Geothermal Power Plant in Sector 3 under Adam's command.

(Upon entering a small room overlooking a vast lava furnace, the following text appears on-screen)

BLAST FURNACE OBSERVATION

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Chapter 15

(After defeating Vorash and departing the Blast Furnace Observation chamber, Adam radios in at a Navigation Booth)

Adam: Samus, it looks like that monster is headed to the geothermal electric-power generator.

Samus: Huh?

Adam: Track it and put an end to it.

(Story screen update)

Samus then receives an order from Adam to head for
the Geothermal Power Plant.

(Upon stepping into an outdoor desert environment, the following text appears on-screen)

ENVIRONMENTAL TEST FLOOR

(Upon entering an industrial facility in the desert environment, the following text appears on-screen)

DESERT REFINERY

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Chapter 16

(After finding the Mystery Creature's empty shell, story screen update)

On the way, Samus discovers another of the creature's
cast-off skins.

(Soon after, upon entering a large facility at the top of a glass tunnel, the following text appears on-screen)

GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT

(Samus walks inside the inner chamber of the Geothermal Power Plant. She steps onto a large platform and someone aims a laser pointer directly at her. She aims at the Federation Trooper on the other end of the laser pointer. It's Anthony)

Anthony: Samus! Get outta the way!

(Samus leaps over to Anthony's position behind a pillar. Anthony tries to target a creature flying around the chamber)

Anthony: Man! Can't see a thing in here. We gotta clear out! Where's the exit at?

(After Samus spots the exit, a plume of fire rains down and destroys the walkway leading to the door. The creature continues to circle the chamber)

Anthony: We're stuck—this ain't good. Well, only one thing to do, huh? Let's tear this thing up!

(Samus stops him)

Samus: Wait! Anthony! Leave this one to me! Don't waste your plasma!

(Upon entering first-person view on the darkened platform)

Adam: Samus, blast the eruption port to get the magma flowing!

(After targeting the eruption port)

Adam: Use your Super Missiles!

(New ability activated - status screen update)

(Upon returning to the game, the following gameplay message appears on-screen)

SUPER MISSILE
Press and hold when locked on
and release when fully charged.

(Once the eruption port is open, lava pours into the chamber. The lava brightens the room. Samus runs to the center, looking for the creature. The creature lands atop the platform and slowly stalks toward Samus. It's Ridley! Samus is frozen, unable to move due to the shock of seeing Ridley again. Ridley airs his lungs and roars at her)

Samus: Ridley?!

(Samus is briefly visualised as the little girl she was when she lost her parents)

Samus: Help!

(Samus returns to her normal appearance, but still struggles to react. Ridley continues shrieking. Adam is watching the scene from the control room)

Adam: Huh? What the—? Samus! Do you copy? Samus! Samus! Use your Plasma Beam!

Samus: No!

Adam: What's your status?!

Samus: It can't be!

Adam: Samus! Do you read me?

(Adam senses the presence of someone. A shot is fired, and Adam's earpiece comlink falls to the floor. The scene returns to the Geothermal Power Plant)

Anthony: Samus!

(Ridley grabs Samus, pinning her arm cannon down. Samus' armour begins to dematerialise)

Anthony: Let her go!

(Anthony aims his plasma gun at Ridley's face. Ridley flies into the air, still holding onto Samus. Her armour completely disintegrates. Anthony fires his plasma gun at Ridley. In the confusion, Ridley drops Samus. She plummets to the ground and barely manages to reactivate her armour in time)

Anthony: Hey! Hey, punk! Don't you know how to treat a lady?!

(Ridley moves in to strike at Anthony)

Anthony: Man! You got no style! I think I got to teach you a lesson about subtlety. Come on!

(Anthony's plasma gun begins to charge, and Ridley swoops in)

Samus: Anthony, don't do it!

(Anthony back-flips over an attack by Ridley)

Anthony: Hunh! Come on!

(Ridley sweeps his tail around and strikes Anthony, knocking him off the edge of the platform)

Samus: Anthony!

(Anthony falls toward the lava, and Samus regains her composure. She activates her Plasma Beam to fight Ridley)

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Chapter 17

(New ability activated - status screen update)

(Upon returning to the game, the following gameplay message appears on-screen)

PLASMA BEAM
This most powerful beam does
more damage and can pass through
enemies.

(Story screen update)

When Samus arrives at the Geothermal Power Plant,
she comes face-to-face with her archnemesis, Ridley.
Anthony attempts to protect the panic-stricken
Samus from Ridley and falls into the depths of the
lava that fuels the power plant.

(Characters screen update)

NAME: Anthony Higgs/Deceased
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Overcome by Ridley while trying to rescue Samus.

(At this point in the game, if the player receives a Game Over, Adam no longer calls out to Samus. After the battle, Ridley escapes from the chamber)

Samus*: I wondered if Anthony was conscious as he hit bottom... Unbearable thoughts welled up in me, making me want to get as far away as I could. I regretted not being able to protect him... and I regretted thinking, even for a moment, that he would betray me or fail to come to my aid at the expense of his own safety.

(Story screen update)

Samus' anger returns her to her senses. She attacks
Ridley with wild shots from her Plasma Beam, but he
manages to narrowly escape.

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Chapter 18

(Later, during the elevator ride to the Main Sector)

Samus*: Something was gnawing at me. Communication with Adam had ceased. From the Deleter's point of view, Adam would represent the largest threat.

(A fast-moving camera view is shown sweeping through the Main Sector)

Samus*: Without question, his life had to be in danger. But it was Adam Malkovich—he wouldn't go down easily. And Adam would already know about the Deleter, so there's no way he would let his guard down. If that was the case, then... Why couldn't I reach him? What did he think of the unfolding situation... and what was he planning to do next?

(The fast-moving camera continues its journey through the Main Sector, eventually reaching Adam in the command station)

Samus*: My racing thoughts started to frustrate me...

(Story screen update)

Stricken with grief and remorse, Samus is further
bewildered by the lack of communication from Adam.
Driven by anxiety, Samus sets out for the Main Sector.
Along the way, she encounters a lone Federation soldier
who is en route to Sector 1.

(Characters screen updates)

NAME: Adam Malkovich
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Currently cannot be contacted. Reasons unknown.

NAME: James Pierce
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
No information available. Details unknown.

NAME: K.G. Misawa
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
No information available. Details unknown.

(While Samus is tailing a Federation trooper through Sector 1, she discovers a retracted bridge, sabotaged by the Deleter)

Samus: Any objections, Adam?

(New abilities activated - status screen updates)

(Upon returning to the game, the following gameplay message appears on-screen)

SPACE JUMP
Perform consecutive jumps by
pressing while jumping.

(Soon after, Samus tracks the Deleter to the Bioweapon Research Center. A nearby computer boots itself up)

Samus: Huh?

(The glowing computer draws Samus' attention. The computer screen reads "Bioweapon Research Center Database." Samus attempts to log into the system, but to no avail. A nearby door opens, and the survivor from Sector 2 walks into the room. She spots Samus and gasps, then quickly hides in the room and locks the door. Samus walks to the door)

Samus: I'm not a member of the Galactic Federation. I came here because I intercepted the distress call. I'm a bounty hunter. And I know that something is after you. Please, you must believe me.

(The door opens, and the girl looks up at Samus)

Samus: Thank you. I'm Samus Aran. What's your name?

Survivor: Madeline... Bergman.

(Madeline invites Samus inside and explains the situation aboard the Bottle Ship. Madeline sits on a crate while Samus paces around)

Madeline: Behind closed doors, the Galactic Federation was trying to create a special forces-unit composed of bioweapons. In order to make it happen, they were attempting to create an organization modeled after the Space Pirates, with the Zebesians at the center. But, because of a certain... presence, the life-forms became ferocious. We were no longer able to control them.

Samus*: By a certain presence, she must have meant Ridley.

Samus: So you sent out the distress signal even though it endangered your life?

Madeline: I had to. I felt there was a real danger here. That if left as is, the Zebesians would continue to evolve and resurrect as real Space Pirates.

Samus*: If that danger was real, then the risk of withholding information to protect herself was too great, clearly. And yet... Wasn't she the one who set the facility's system to self-destruct? In silence I praised her courage and sense of responsibility.

(Madeline remains seated, looking down in silence)

Samus*: At the same time, her argument had some holes.

(Flashbacks are shown to Samus' first encounter with live Cyborg Zebesians. It looks like a feed from a video camera. "All warning systems functional" is overlaid on the screen)

Samus*: Say that the Zebesians, under Ridley's influence, became super-aggressive... Would that really lead to the resurrection of the Space Pirates?

(The camera switches to different scenes of Cyborg Zebesians and empty, messy laboratories. Each camera feed is identified as "CAM" 003, 007, 012, 017, 019, 015 and 005)

Samus*: Without a malicious force to lead them down that path, wouldn't they continue to merely follow their instincts, ultimately becoming no more than a swarm of feral creatures?

(An exterior shot of the Bottle Ship is shown)

Samus*: Regardless, it was clear that the Galactic Federation was ready to consign their enormous mistake to oblivion. And that's why they sent a Deleter. And as for Madeline and others who knew the secret?

(The scene returns to Samus and Madeline)

Samus*: But wait—there was another inconsistency in her story...

(A hypothetical scene is shown, depicting the Galactic Federation launching missiles at the Bottle Ship, destroying it completely)

Samus*: Why go to such lengths at all? With just a small flexing of the Galactic Federation's military force, they should have been able to destroy a facility of this scope with ease. So why didn't they...?

(Madeline raises her head and stands up, facing Samus)

Madeline: Actually... There was an even more dangerous plan... Come with me.

(Madeline and Samus depart the room and walk to the computer next door. The beginning of the scene is shown from the point-of-view of an observer up above a balcony. The observer is likely the Deleter. Madeline sits down at the computer and logs into the system. The login screen reads as follows)

Bioweapon Research Center Database

Galactic Federation

Login and password entry
**********

Confirmed Logging in...

QWERTYUIOP789del
ASDFGHJKLZ456
XCVBNM<>/_123enter

(The computer logs in and displays a new screen)

Connecting to server....

(Next screen)

searching.......

B535 - Research plan list
...

.......searching

(Next screen)

CONFIDENTIAL/TOP SECRET

Metroid Militarization Plan
(PMW: Project Metroid Warriors)

Concerning the feasibility of Metroids as military bioweapons.

(Samus is shocked)

Samus: What?! That's not possible! The Metroids were terminated along with Zebes.

(She recalls the baby Metroid's last moments)

Samus*: Yes... And the last of them, the baby, met its end above my head...

(Madeline pipes up)

Madeline: You're Samus Aran, right? The one who annihilated the Space Pirates? ...Metroid remnants were attached to your suit when you returned from Zebes.

(Visual flashback to two Federation technicians inspecting Samus' battle-damaged armour)

Madeline: They were reproduced from a piece of cell structure salvaged by the Federation, and they are in this facility.

(Samus recalls the Quarantine Officer)

Head Quarantine Officer: I gave your suit a polish so you'd be at least somewhat presentable.

(Samus clenches her left hand)

Samus: And Ridley in the same way...

Madeline: At first no one thought that the creature was Ridley.

(Visual flashback to Ridley's infant form, at the moment Samus discovered him)

Madeline: They didn't think it had potential as a bioweapon at all. They raised it like a pet, calling it "little birdie." Until one day...

(Flashback scene change - the Breeding Room. A scientist looks for little birdie)

Madeline: It attacked one of the researchers and got away. Ridley had played dead and lured the scientist into his cage. What was left... It was a horrible sight.

(Ridley lunges at the scientist. Soon after, Madeline is briefly seen observing the cage from the outside, while other scientists attend to the body of their colleague. Someone steps up to Madeline from behind and puts their hand on her left shoulder. The scene returns to Samus and Madeline)

Samus: But in order to control Metroids, you need Mother Brain's telepathy. You don't... You didn't re-create a Mother Brain clone, did you?

(Madeline shakes her head, no)

Madeline: It's artificial intelligence.

(She looks up at Samus)

Madeline: We developed an AI program that would reproduce Mother Brain's thought processes.

(A computer representation of a brain is shown among flickering scenes of a human eye)

Madeline: We called it "MB."

Samus: But it was just a program. It wasn't the mother herself.

Madeline: MB evolved as it communicated with the Metroids. It appears as though it began to become self-aware... much like the original Mother Brain. It's really quite remarkable...

Samus*: That's when it became clear to me just why Madeline was so afraid of the Space Pirates' resurrection. It wasn't that her story had holes in it—through the holes were glimpses of the danger that was right before her eyes. If everything she said was true...

(Samus turns to face Madeline)

Samus: Where are the Metroids and MB?

(Madeline taps on the keyboard. A new login screen appears on the monitor)

Login and password entry
**********

Confirmed Logging in...

Madeline: They're in an area called Sector Zero. It's a unit that doesn't appear in any of our map data.

(Next screen)

CAUTION
Classified information within. Please use discretion when handling this data.

Initializing Sector 0 observation grid

(A large hologram materialises above the computer)

Madeline: It's a place like Tourian, where we propagate and raise Metroids.

(Messages appear on the hologram screen)

Initializing ... grid

(Next screen)

Report issue 0041 - Report issue 0073

Section 4 Gravity Block
Levels 12-17

(Next screen)

scanning elements
System check complete

Report issue 0070 - Report issue 0073

(Next screen)

No issues detected

Samus*: I began to see what the worst-case scenario would look like. The ultimate weapon, the Metroid, would be mass-produced, and as soon as an AI that could control them was developed, the plan to create a special-forces unit modeled after the Space Pirates was replaced. But as the AI called MB spun out of control, the facility became a place much like the planet Zebes.

(Planet Zebes is shown, in its once-former glory. Messages continue to cycle on the holographic screen)

scanning elements
Report issue 0006

(Bottom of screen)

Temperature 9oC~11oC
Humidity 5%~8%

(Next screen)

Report issue 0041 - Report issue 0073

Section 4 Gravity Block
Levels 12-17

Samus*: If the situation were left alone, galactic society would be put in peril. Even the ringleaders of the operation wanted to avoid that, but they still wanted the Metroids. And that's why...

(The closed entrance of Sector Zero is shown)

Samus*: They decided to capture the Metroids contained in Sector Zero... and "delete" the rest of the facility, including the Space Pirates, Ridley, and everyone who knew the secret.

(A montage of Cyborg Zebesians, Ridley and Madeline is shown. The flashback of the 07th Platoon's dropship is shown, flying toward the Bottle Ship. Close-ups of Adam are shown)

Samus*: But before the ringleaders could act, Adam appeared. Adam might have known or suspected the truth about the facility from the beginning. Regardless, since the ringleaders were members of the Galactic Federation, they could no longer act recklessly.

(The Deleter is shown)

Samus*: And so a Deleter was installed as a member of Adam's team to destroy evidence and plan each subsequent move.

(Some of the Deleter's activities are shown)

Samus*: But having me added on as a member must have disrupted the Galactic Federation's plans.

(Samus' gunship is shown flying toward the Bottle Ship. The scene returns to Samus and Madeline)

Samus: Madeline, thanks for telling me all this. I've got to destroy the Metroids and MB in Sector Zero. You have to remain hidden.

(Madeline slowly stands up and looks at Samus, almost hesitantly)

Samus: Don't worry. The Galactic Federation CO who's here now will help you.

(Samus puts her hand on Madeline's right shoulder as a reassuring gesture)

Samus: You're safe.

(Madeline looks up)

Madeline: Does that CO happen to be Commander Adam Malkovich?

(Scene change - Samus is now riding an elevator. A flashback to her departure from Madeline is shown, along with a fragment of a report)

theory is ... so we cannot guarantee accuracy above ... With that in mind, what follows are ...

Author: Adam Malkovich

Madeline: The real leader of this operation is Commander Malkovich. I can't believe that he's here.

Samus: Stay here until I return.

(Samus departs the room and Madeline senses the presence of an observer. The Deleter steps down a ramp and walks toward Madeline. Madeline turns around and looks at him. A single gunshot is heard. Meanwhile, Samus returns to Sector 1. Story screen update)

Samus tails the soldier and finally arrives at the
Bioweapon Research Center deep in Sector 1, where
she encounters the mysterious woman again.
The woman identifies herself as the person in charge
of the facility, Madeline Bergman, and divulges all of
the secrets of the operation there.
Madeline claims that Samus herself had been the key
to re-creating the Metroids and that the person who
first ordered the weaponization of Metroids in the
project was Adam.
Samus sets out for Sector Zero to destroy the
Metroids and the AI that controls them, MB.

(Characters screen update)

NAME: Madeline Bergman
DATAFILE: Development Director
Reunited with Samus in the Bioweapon Research Center, she explained what really happened in the BOTTLE SHIP.

(Later, upon receiving the Seeker Missile - status screen update)

(After regaining control, this gameplay message appears on-screen. It also appears when the player later finds the Seeker Missile door in Sector 2)

SEEKER MISSILE
Attack targets will increase when
you fire Super Missiles.

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(On the way to Sector Zero, Samus defeats Nightmare. She then enters a narrow corridor. Suddenly, the ship begins to shake as the engines roar to life)

Samus: What?

(Samus steadies herself as the ship continues to shake. Story screen update)

Along the way, the systems on the BOTTLE SHIP
suddenly reboot, and the propulsion system starts
working.
Which way is the ship heading?
What's happened?
With these questions rattling around in her head,
Samus continues on.

(Later, Samus finds an infant Metroid at the entrance to Sector Zero)

Samus: A baby...

(Flashback to SR388, at the moment the infant Metroid hatched before Samus. The scene returns to the present, as Samus hesitantly takes aim at the infant Metroid. She resolves herself to shoot the infant, but is hit in the back with a Freeze Gun blast before she can fire. Her suit slowly dematerialises, and disintegrates completely as she falls to the floor. Now with only her Zero Suit, Samus is at the mercy of the infant Metroid. It bares its tiny fangs and tries to attack her, but is hit with another Freeze Gun blast. The attacker walks to Samus. An exterior shot of the Bottle Ship shows large panels extending from the hull. Samus is now sitting up against a wall. A Federation Trooper kneels down beside her)

Adam: Samus. Can you hear my voice?

(Samus is breathing heavily, trying to recover from the attack)

Samus: I read you loud and clear, Adam...

(She looks up at Adam's face)

Adam: You know what lies up ahead: the Metroids and the artificial intelligence that controls them. The fruit of the Galactic Federation's twisted project.

Samus: Yes... So why did you shoot me?

Adam: You can't destroy these Metroids.

Samus: What... do you mean?

Adam: Sector Zero Metroids most likely can't be frozen.

Samus: What are you... talking about?

(A Metroid hovering within a specimen tank is shown)

Adam: There's a strong likelihood that the Metroid's mortal weakness, the vulnerability to cold, has been overcome through genetic manipulation.

(The Metroid changes to a blue colour)

Adam: And if that's true, there's no way you can destroy them.

Samus: But that baby earlier... The infant Metroid—you were able to freeze it!

Adam: True. My guess is that it was because it was still in a larval stage, but who can say?

Adam: One thing's for certain—they're definitely propagating Metroids.

(The frozen infant is shown, slowly crumbling to pieces. The lifeless Gigafraug found in Sector 2 is then shown)

Adam: Developing bioweapons with an obvious and fatal flaw would be suicide.

(The blue Metroid appears in a specimen tank, and violently hammers the glass, cracking it)

Adam: It's hard to imagine the military mass-producing defective weapons. Then again, none of this makes sense. Metroids are lethal—their extinction was a wise decision.

(Adam holsters his Freeze Gun, takes his assault rifle, and stands up)

Adam: And now, since no one has the technology to defeat them, they cannot be allowed to exist.

Samus: Hang on, Adam. First I need to know why you're credited as the creator of the Metroid military program report.

(The brief snippet of the report, transcribed earlier, is shown. Adam turns to look at Samus)

Adam: I received the request to write the report from Galactic Federation headquarters. In that report, I outlined the potential dangers of such a program and explained categorically why it shouldn't be attempted.

(He turns away from her and walks away)

Adam: HQ listened. But a small group within the Federation co-opted my report for its own purposes.

(Outside, lights begin to flicker on all over the Bottle Ship's hull. Inside, the entrance to Sector Zero lights up as well)

Adam: Samus. You'll be fully recovered soon.

(Adam turns around to face her again)

Adam: I have several missions for you. This facility appears to be on an intercept course with Galactic Federation HQ.

(The Bottle Ship is now moving, leaving the dust cloud)

Adam: If what Madeline Bergman said is correct, there's a distinct possibility that this is the start of an attack by MB against the Federation. One way or another, some sort of attack is clearly imminent. You have to find a way to divert the ship off its intercept course. I've located a survivor in Room MW toward the rear of the Bioweapon Research Center. Whoever it is will be a key witness. Secure the survivor's safety. And defeat Ridley. He's as much of a threat as the Metroids. And one last word of warning. Madeline Bergman... is no ally.

(Adam cocks his rifle and walks toward Sector Zero. Samus painfully stands up)

Samus: Hold on, Adam. What are you planning to do with the Metroids here in Sector Zero?

Adam: Leave it to me. I'll deal with this place.

Samus: You have a plan for dealing with Metroids that can't be frozen?

Adam: ...Sector Zero has a self-destruct protocol. If the sector receives a significant amount of damage, the unit is programmed to detach and self-destruct. A powerful explosion will eliminate the Metroids and MB without leaving a trace.

Samus: Don't you dare, Adam! Let me go in! I'm the only one who has a shot against the Metroids. We have to take the chance! Please, Adam!

(Flashback scenes to a younger Samus during the drive unit incident intermix with the present)

Samus: You have to trust me! You have to trust me. Just give me a chance!

(She lurches forward and Adam catches her arm)

Adam: Samus. I wish I could battle Ridley, but I can't. Unlike you, I'm no galactic savior. I'm merely human. But I can save you. You should be completely healed soon. There isn't much time.

(The Bottle Ship continues to accelerate into deep space)

Adam: We both need to get started on our missions. I'm sorry for getting a little rough with you.

(Adam's reflection is shown in Samus' left eye)

Adam: Good luck, Samus.

(He readies his rifle and walks toward Sector Zero. Samus runs after him as her suit begins to reintegrate)

Samus: Wait! Adam! Wait! Adam!

(Adam enters Sector Zero and the door locks behind him. A screen displays the status of the door)

SECTOR ZERO MAIN AIRLOCK
STATUS: OUTER DOOR LOCKED

Locked

(Samus reaches the door and pounds her fist on it)

Samus: Please wait! Adam! Adam! Adam!

(An inner airlock opens and Adam steps into Sector Zero. Samus is still pounding on the locked door. Adam turns around to face her)

Adam: No objections, right, Lady?

(Samus stops pounding on the door. Her eyes are filled with tears. She slowly raises her right hand and gives Adam a thumbs-up, but quickly changes it to a thumbs-down. Adam nods in approval, and turns around, intent on destroying Sector Zero. The inner airlock closes, and Adam disappears. Samus is distraught - tears fall from her eyes and she refuses to move. Seen from outside the Bottle Ship, a series of clamps release Sector Zero)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: Emergency in Sector Zero. Disengaging unit.

(Sector Zero begins to slide away from the Bottle Ship)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: Emergency in Sector Zero. Disengaging unit.

(Sector Zero completely detaches from the Bottle Ship and floats toward open space)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: Emergency in Sector Zero. Disengaging unit.

(The scene returns to Samus. She walks away from the door and hears a loud explosion outside. Flashback scenes of Adam are shown)

Samus*: Adam vanished. My best friend, the person who understood me best... the closest thing to a father I had. Thoughts swirled through my head—I couldn't come to grips with what had happened. Such a cruel way to say good-bye. I was the only one who witnessed Adam's last moment, and though it shook me, I was calmer than I usually am. I think Adam granted me that eye-of-the-storm clarity—his final gift to me.

(The scene returns to Samus)

Samus*: There was no time for me to grieve his death. But there was time for me to say: Adam, thank you... Leave the rest to me.

(Her suit fully reactivates. Upon regaining control of Samus, story screen update)

Samus hesitates to attack a baby Metroid that
suddenly appears, and when Adam uses a freeze
gun to stop her, she collapses with Sector Zero right
before her eyes.
Adam was not the ringleader of the plot.
Adam knows the Metroids in Sector Zero can't
be frozen and decides to destroy them using a
self-destruct protocol, which he activates,
causing Sector Zero to detach and explode
while Samus remains safely behind.
Samus watches him go to his death, but finally
understanding his intentions, she overcomes her
sadness and heads toward Room MW, which he pointed
out just before he met his end.

(Characters screen update)

NAME: Adam Malkovich/Deceased
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Sacrificed his life in order to destroy Sector Zero.

(Soon after, Samus is sucked out an open airlock. A new ability activates - status screen update)

(Upon returning to the game, the following gameplay message appears on-screen. It also appears when the player re-enters the gravity-affected corridors in Sector 2)

GRAVITY FEATURE
This further reduces damage from
enemies and negates the effects of
gravitational fields.

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Chapter 21 / 22

(Samus returns to the Bioweapon Research Center and discovers the body of a Federation Trooper where she spoke with Madeline. She rolls the body over, revealing the identity of the Deleter)

Samus: James!

(She stands up and notices an open door that was once covered by a Power Bomb blast shield pod)

Samus: Huh?

(Story screen update)

According to Adam, the BOTTLE SHIP is heading
toward the Galactic Federation headquarters.
Deciding that she still has some time, Samus elects to
search for survivors before doing anything else.
While heading for Room MW, Samus enters the
Bioweapon Research Center. She sees the dead body
of James, but Madeline is gone.

(Characters screen update)

NAME: James Pierce/Deceased
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Discovered killed by something in the Bioweapon Research Center.

(Samus soon finds the silent, lifeless body of Ridley)

Samus: Ridley... What could've happened?

(Story screen update)

As she approaches Room MW, Samus finds Ridley in a
shocking state.
Samus is astonished; Ridley seems almost mummified.
Believing that there still might be survivors, Samus
heads toward Room MW.

(Later, upon entering a large dark chamber filled with six empty specimen tanks, the following text appears on-screen)

ROOM MW

(Inside Room MW, Samus discovers the survivor hiding in a small holding cell. She taps on the glass. The survivor gasps and scrambles to her feet, clearly in a state of extreme fear)

Survivor: No!

Samus: No!

Survivor: No!

Samus: No, you've got it wrong!

Survivor: Stay away!

(The survivor backs into a control terminal and activates it)

Survivor: Stay away!

Samus: You have to calm down!

(Not far from Samus, a large cargo bay door opens)

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Chapter 23

(Characters screen update)

NAME: Identity Unknown
DATAFILE: Details Unknown
Details Unknown

(Samus enters a darkened chamber beside Room MW. The room is filled with broken Metroid eggs)

Samus: Wait... Metroid eggs?! It can't be!

(The Queen Metroid suddenly attacks Samus. Soon after, during the battle against the Queen Metroid, the Bottle Ship's announcer interrupts)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: This facility will intercept Galactic Federation orbit in approximately 30 seconds.

(An exterior shot of the Bottle Ship shows it maneuvering into position)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: This facility will intercept Galactic Federation orbit in approximately 30 seconds.

(Back in Room MW, Samus recalls the sacrifices Anthony and Adam made to ensure her survival. Visual flashbacks are shown)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: 20 seconds. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, ...

(Suddenly, a blaring alarm rings out. Samus and the Queen Metroid are thrown off their feet)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: WARNING. Emergency brakes engaged. Brace for impact.

(The Bottle Ship grinds to a halt and the engines shut down)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: WARNING. Emergency brakes engaged. Brace for impact.

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Chapter 24

(Samus destroys the Queen. The survivor emerges from her cell, and escapes the room. Story screen update)

Samus finds an unidentified woman hiding and
trying to muffle her breathing in one of the storage
rooms in Room MW.
Samus' relief at finding the woman is cut short as
the Queen Metroid suddenly appears before her.
Samus and the queen fight a vicious battle. The
BOTTLE SHIP has almost entered Federation space.
Suddenly, the BOTTLE SHIP starts to rapidly
decelerate, and Samus has her chance.
Samus readies herself for death before launching a
final Power Bomb, killing the Queen Metroid.
The female survivor survives the battle but escapes
as soon as it ends. Samus pursues her.

(Samus gives chase, and eventually catches the survivor in a large room)

Survivor: Don't come any closer!

(The survivor tries to open a locked door)

Survivor: Don't come any closer! Stay away from me...

Samus: Easy. I won't come any closer until you say so. My name is Samus. I'm an independent bounty hunter. I know the situation here, and I know how you must feel. I'm here to secure your safety.

(The survivor calms down, but is still breathing erratically)

Samus: May I come closer?

(The survivor nods. Samus steps toward her)

Samus: What's your role at this facility?

Survivor: I'm responsible for all operations. My name is Madeline Bergman.

Samus: Wait a minute. I met another woman who called herself Madeline Bergman. What's going on here?

(The real Madeline touches a tag on her coat. A small holographic display containing her portrait confirms her identity)

<<RESEARCHER ID>> 010-A00037

Development Director
MADELINE BERGMAN

Department
Advanced Integrated License Engineering Org Development/Engineering Dept

Above individual ...

Madeline: What you met was MB. She's an android. She was created with the intellectual data of Mother Brain and consequently developed Mother Brain's consciousness as well.

Samus: What?!

Samus*: The Federation's foolish plan...

(Quick flashbacks are shown to the moment when Samus spoke with MB)

Samus*: Mother Brain's rampage... Everything that happened here was just as Madeline—or rather, MB—had told me. The person who sabotaged the system to stop MB's rampage and sent out the distress call had to be the person standing before me—it had to be Madeline Bergman.

Madeline: MB was the artificial intelligence originally developed to regenerate and control Space Pirate special forces.

(A large brain in a vat of liquid is shown)

Madeline: Because we wanted it to control these special forces through telepathy, we were forced to model its infrastructure after Mother Brain. At that time, MB didn't have a human form.

(A computer model of a human female is shown)

Madeline: Before long we started to see the viability of creating Metroid clones. Once we did... MB started to take on her current shape.

Samus: But why?

(A computer simulation of a Metroid is shown, floating in front of the silhouette of a human female)

Madeline: Because we needed the first Metroid hatchling to recognize MB as its mother, she had to take on the form of a living thing. With that as our theoretical basis, we were able to create the ideal relationship with the Metroid. One that wasn't based on dominance or control.

Samus*: I remembered the baby hatching before my eyes.

(A flashback to Samus' battle with Mother Brain is shown)

Samus*: When it attacked Mother Brain in order to save me—that was the result of the kind of ideal relationship they were trying to develop with MB. They found the perfect means of control and started propagating Metroids in Sector Zero.

(A holographic display of Sector Zero's details is shown)

Samus*: At the same time, they were conducting genetic-manipulation experiments to create unfreezable Metroids.

(A readout and wireframe of a Metroid is shown)

Common name: Generic Metroid
Size: Length 1.5 m
Classification: Metroid subspecies; able to endure frigid temperatures

Samus*: Apparently the queen I met earlier was the first of these propagated Metroids to mature.

(A wireframe model of a Queen Metroid is shown)

Samus*: They wanted to preserve her as a control specimen, so they had left her genes unaltered.

(Text accompanies the wireframe model)

Common name: Queen Metroid
Size: Height 6 m / Length 11 m
Classification: Final evolution of Metroid with an ovisac

(The scene returns to Samus)

Samus*: The fact that she'd grow into a queen was something not even Madeline and her team could have predicted. Only special infants had the genetic coding to become queens.

Madeline: Once our MB was in a human form, she excelled. As an interface between us and them, her skills with personal interaction humanized her to a great extent.

(A flashback occurs to a time when MB was working with the Bottle Ship's scientists)

MB: If my theory is correct, this is going to be a ground-breaking multi-system for artificial intelligence.

Scientist: Fascinating!

(Madeline continues her narration)

Madeline: Her confidence was unwavering, and her ability to learn was greater than we'd expected. But then...

(The scientists and MB are shown in a meeting room. MB is agitated)

MB: ... and we waste time even talking about it! ...

Scientist: Whatever this theory is ancient.

MB: ... I will show you! I will complete this system all by myself!

(Madeline continues narrating)

Madeline: She developed emotions. Then a nascent sense of herself. She began asserting her own thoughts, and her opinions began to contradict ours. It's quite typical for artificial intelligence to evolve as a result of self-analysis. However, there's no precedent for an AI like MB developing emotions.

(A computer simulation of MB hovering before a swarm of Metroids is shown)

Madeline: It's possible that her interactions with the Metroids brought it about, but we don't know for sure.

(MB is shown with an infant Metroid)

Samus*: The newly hatched infant took to her like his mother... and perhaps at that moment, MB began to develop a soul.

(The scene returns to Samus and Madeline)

Samus*: It was all conjecture... but the idea wouldn't leave my mind.

Madeline: And that was when we decided to alter her AI program.

(Another flashback, showing MB admiring herself in a reflection)

Samus*: A humanlike existence... But one without feelings. To make MB less than human, the researchers had to deny her that consciousness. I knew this... but in my heart, I felt sympathy for MB.

(Flashback - a scientist is walking toward the Breeding Room, flanked by two technicians)

Madeline: On the day we were going to alter MB's program,

(MB is watching Madeline and other scientists attend to the body of their colleague who was attacked by the infant Ridley. The first scientist steps up behind MB, and puts his hand on her left shoulder)

Madeline: right before my eyes...

(The scientist and technicians restrain MB and take her into custody)

Technician: Come on! Come on!

MB: No! Stop!

Madeline (narration): I watched her being restrained.

(Madeline and another scientist burst into the room)

Madeline: Stop! What are you doing to her?

Scientist: These orders are from above. Take her away!

Madeline: MB!

Scientist: Wait!

MB: Madeline!

Madeline (narration): She reached out to me and asked me for help.

Technician: Calm down!

MB: No!

Scientist: Take her away!

Madeline (narration): But there was nothing I could do...

MB: Wha... What's happening?

Madeline (narration): My presence that day caused a disturbing reaction in her.

(The technicians take MB outside. The scene returns to Samus and Madeline)

Madeline: She was fixated on me...

Samus*: Madeline had taken to calling MB "Melissa."

(Flashback scene change - MB is still admiring her reflection. Madeline enters the room)

Samus*: She took the initials MB and told the AI they stood for Melissa Bergman.

Madeline: Oh, Melissa! It looks great on you!

Samus*: MB liked that name—it made it sound like Madeline was calling her her daughter.

(Flashback scene change - MB goes rogue, and knocks the two technicians and the scientist away)

Samus*: Once she felt abandoned and hunted by that same Madeline, MB telepathically commanded the special forces to revolt. The facility fell into complete chaos and suffered widespread damage.

(MB is now seen inside the Main Sector. She commands a swarm of Cyborg Zebesians to wipe out a group of scientists. She laughs at the carnage. The scene returns to Samus and Madeline)

Madeline: MB was trying to get revenge on the Federation Army... and on us. It's possible all humans have become the target of her hatred.

Samus*: With the Space Pirates under her control, she was able to propagate the Metroids in Sector Zero, even creating a Queen Metroid.

(A flashback scene shows MB, now alone, planning an attack against Galactic Federation HQ)

Samus*: She was well armed and planning her attack on the Galactic Federation. But Adam and I crushed her plan completely. And now... who could guess where she was and what she planned next?

Madeline: She's backed into a corner. And her hatred is entirely focused on you and me right now... Huh?!

(Madeline stares in shock at something across the room. Samus whirls around to find MB standing only a few meters away, pointing a Freeze Gun at them)

Madeline: MB!

(Samus instinctively aims her arm cannon at MB and protects Madeline)

Madeline: Wait... MB. Calm down. Please, listen!

(Madeline rushes out from behind Samus)

Samus: Madeline! Step back!

(Madeline is now slowly moving toward MB)

Madeline: You... I mean, we were wrong. It's all over.

Samus: Madeline!

(MB continues to brandish the Freeze Gun. Samus is forced to aim at her)

MB: I was not wrong. The humans were foolish, and I was forced to bring judgment on them. And yet because of you... I failed. You must understand the weight of your crime. You must pay the price for what you've done.

(Madeline continues to step closer)

Madeline: Please, MB. We have to get past this.

MB: No. You will all be judged.

(MB raises the Freeze Gun, ready to fire. Madeline is now right in front of her)

Madeline: It's OK now. I won't ever fail you again. I promise... I'm so sorry, Melissa.

(MB recalls a happier time with Madeline)

Madeline: Oh Melissa... It looks great on you...

(A computer screen displays her human name: Melissa Bergman)

Madeline: Melissa Bergman... That's your name.

(Back to the present, MB seems to soften her resolve. She lowers the Freeze Gun. Suddenly, her hairpin flies off her head, and MB lunges at Madeline. She pushes Madeline across the room, where Samus safely catches her. A Freeze Gun blast then flies at MB from the entrance of the chamber - the projectile scores a hit and freezes her solid)

Madeline: Melissa!

(Suddenly, six Galactic Federation troopers storm into the room)

GF Trooper: Let's go! Move!

(They all run at Samus and Madeline, surrounding them)

GF Trooper: Don't move!

(Samus swings her arm cannon around at all the troopers. The troopers train their weapons on Samus and Madeline. Across the room, MB begins to thaw out. She revives herself and throws the Freeze Gun toward Madeline. It skids along the ground and crashes into the wall beside Madeline. Obviously unhappy with the Federation troopers, MB growls and telepathically locks the doors of the chamber)

GF Trooper: Wha... What's that sound?!

(Round pods up on the walls of the chamber begin to glow red, and the troopers all aim their weapons at them. Samus joins in)

GF Trooper: What's that? There, over there!

(The six pods open, revealing enormous insect-like monsters beneath. The creatures fly down from the walls and attack the humans. All the troopers open fire.

GF Troopers: Go! Now! Shoot it!

(MB telepathically signals for a group of Ghalmanians and Mighty Griptians to reinforce the giant insects, known as Desbrachians. Meanwhile, the battle is not going well for the Federation troopers. Their weapons seem to have zero effect on the Desbrachians. Samus carefully chooses her moment to intervene)

Samus: Madeline. Stay close to me!

(Samus fires at a Desbrachian with a charged Plasma Beam shot. It takes a hit and whirls around to attack Samus)

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Chapter 25

(Once the player regains control, characters screen updates)

NAME: Madeline Bergman
DATAFILE: Development Director
Details Unknown

NAME: Melissa Bergman
DATAFILE: BOTTLE SHIP Researcher
Reunited with Samus in the Bioweapon Research Center, she explained what really happened in the BOTTLE SHIP.

(After Samus targets MB)

Madeline: Stop!

(Madeline is holding the discarded Freeze Gun, pointing it at MB. She closes her eyes and fires. The shot streaks past all the troopers and Desbrachians, and strikes MB directly. MB is frozen again. A Federation colonel suddenly appears)

The Colonel: Fire!

(Several more Federation Troopers appear on an overhead balcony and cock their rifles. Madeline and Samus look on in shock. All the troopers open fire, sending a hail of bullets directly at the frozen MB. The bullets rip through her, unfreezing MB. She screams and falls forward onto the floor. The Colonel seems pleased with himself. Madeline however, is not. She drops the Freeze Gun in horror)

Madeline: No!

(Without MB to control them, all the Desbrachians deactivate and retract into their shells. Madeline sobs uncontrollably as she steps toward MB's body)

Madeline: Melissa!

(The Colonel rides down an elevator transport and observes the aftermath of the battle. Several troopers arrive and corner Samus. Madeline is now on her knees beside MB's body)

GF Trooper: Wait! Don't move!

(The Colonel walks toward Samus, carelessly crushing MB's hairpin. Madeline continues to grieve)

Madeline: Melissa!

(Some of the troopers aid their fellow wounded squadmates)

GF Trooper: Hey, are you OK? Hey, man down over there too! I'm getting you out of here!

(The Colonel reaches Samus and pushes a trooper aside)

The Colonel: Samus Aran. I heard what happened. You performed admirably. You can leave the rest to us.

(The Colonel walks away. Two troopers help Madeline stand up)

GF Trooper: Come on! Get up now!

(Samus won't let them take her away)

Samus: Madeline!

The Colonel: Wait. Aran. Unfortunate, what happened to Commander Malkovich. And to think that his entire unit was annihilated... Truly a tragic day... Would you agree, Aran? Sadly, with them gone, you're just an outsider.

(He points at Samus harshly)

The Colonel: And given your unofficial status, I cannot allow you contact with the witness. With your predilection for transporting illegal cargo, like infant Metroids, I must ask that you restrict your—

(The Colonel chuckles. Samus is disappointed)

The Colonel: Time for the lady to go home. Someone escort her!

GF Trooper: Yes, sir!

(A trooper steps forward and takes Samus by her left arm)

GF Trooper: Time for us to go. C'mon, Princess.

(Samus look up at the trooper. He looks back at her, and Samus' eyes light up)

The Colonel: Wha... Stop right there! Who are you?

(The trooper raises his helmet visor. It's Anthony!)

Anthony: Anthony Higgs, sir. Galactic Federation Platoon Seven.

(Anthony salutes the Colonel. Other troopers look on in confusion)

Anthony: I need to secure the safety of any survivors—Commander Malkovich's orders, and the purpose of this mission.

The Colonel: What?!

Anthony: Authorized by the chairman of the Galactic Federation, of course.

The Colonel: What do you mean, the chairman—

Anthony: ...But man, you guys made it here quick! I mean, if I hadn't stopped the engines, we might've missed each other.

(The Colonel grumbles. Anthony turns and gives Samus a warm thumbs-up. She happily nods. Samus' gunship is then seen departing the Bottle Ship, with Samus, Anthony and Madeline all safely aboard. Inside the cockpit, Anthony recalls his amazing escape from the Geothermal Power Plant)

Anthony: Crazy... Crazy how something good can come out of something bad.

(A flashback scene then shows what happened to Anthony. As he fell toward the lava, a Magdollite emerged directly beneath him. Thinking quickly, Anthony shoots the Magdollite with his Freeze Gun, granting him a safe platform to land on. His plasma gun's back-pack falls into the lava. The scene returns to the cockpit)

Anthony: Whoa. Didn't mean to wake her. Guess I oughta be quiet...

(Madeline is shown across from Anthony, fast asleep)

Samus*: Anthony was trying to be courteous to Madeline. She was exhausted and had only just fallen asleep. She needed the rest. She had a lot of explaining to do once she got to Galactic Federation headquarters. For herself and for Melissa.

Anthony: Still can't get my head around it... What a crazy mission...

(The camera pulls back, showing the exterior of Samus' gunship)

Samus*: Anthony sighed as he muttered to himself.

(Samus' gunship enters hyperspace, and flies through regions of space filled with space dust. The space dust forms images of MB and an infant Metroid)

Samus*: What would have happened if we hadn't been called there? Might the furious MB have attacked the Galactic Federation and brought about its utter destruction? Melissa wasn't insane, no... One day, a consciousness simply bloomed within her. And those that caused it to bloom—the humans—called it insanity. "I was the insane one."

(Back inside the cockpit, Madeline is still sleeping)

Samus*: That was what Madeline muttered softly as she sank into sleep.

(The gunship instrument panel displays the text "Cosmos region A47")

Samus*: The selfish conceits of humans drove MB to violence. It was their distorted perceptions and greed that awoke such fury in the fledgling girl's heart. Her thought was to punish the foolish and conceited. But MB could not complete her mission. As Melissa, she was defeated.

(A large cloud of space dust form's MB's face. The Bottle Ship is then shown, not far from a planet)

Samus*: With their one vulnerability overcome, the Metroids were indestructible. If some fool, just following orders, had taken the savage creatures to those who sought them...

(Samus' gunship is now flying past space dust. The dust forms an image of Adam)

Samus*: I can't imagine what would have happened if Adam hadn't recognized the looming danger. But the cost was far too great. Why did Adam have to pay with his life? For me, I couldn't believe he was dead.

(Space dust forms a portrait of Adam, wearing his military hat)

Samus*: For the first time, I questioned his choice.

(The gunship flies through a final cloud of space dust. This one is shaped as Samus' helmet. The ship distorts the dust, and the dust reforms to become Samus' head without her suit on)

Adam: "No objections, right, Lady?"

(The image becomes solid. Samus is now standing in Galactic Federation HQ, looking out at the cityscape sunset. She is now wearing a green outfit)

Samus*: I heard Adam's voice in my head, and I knew in my heart that he had made the right decision, just as he had so many years ago. In that moment, I swore not to grieve his death. And for the first time, I gave him a thumbs-up—just in case he was watching over me.

(Looking out the window, Samus gives Adam a thumbs-up. The shadow of an arm making a thumbs-down appears on a nearby wall. Anthony steps forward)

Samus*: His amused expression looked as though he wanted to say something. His face and Adam's swirled together. That last smile as Adam drifted away...

(Samus playfully pushes Anthony, and he gently taps her shoulder before walking away. She ties her hair into a pony-tail, before taking one last look out the window. Samus walks away and the camera zooms out from the building, through the air and up into space. The credits roll)

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Chapter 26

(Project M Staff Credits)

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Chapter 27

(After the credits, Samus' gunship is seen flying through space)

Samus*: Ultimately, the decision was made to destroy the BOTTLE SHIP, a mission that will most likely be carried out in the next day or two. I'm heading toward the BOTTLE SHIP now. I'm going to rescue something that was left there... something that can't be replaced.

(In the hangar bay, once the player regains control, the follow gameplay message appears on-screen)

You can now use Power Bombs.

(Status screen update)

(Story screen update)

The Federation decides to destroy the BOTTLE SHIP.
Samus returns to the BOTTLE SHIP just before it's
scheduled to be destroyed, looking for something that
was left behind. Something irreplaceable...

(Characters screen updates)

NAME: Anthony Higgs
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Thought to have been taken down by Ridley, but returned safely.

NAME: K.G. Misawa/Missing
DATAFILE: Galactic Federation Corps Member
Following the incident, the Federation has been searching everywhere within the BOTTLE SHIP, but he still hasn't been found.

NAME: Madeline Bergman
DATAFILE: Development Director
Under Samus and Anthony's protection following the incident.

NAME: Melissa Bergman/Deceased
DATAFILE: BOTTLE SHIP Researcher
Shot to death by the Federation.

(Upon entering a room containing a Power Bomb blast shield pod, this gameplay message appears on-screen)

POWER BOMB
Press to change into
Morph Ball mode, then
press and hold and
release when fully charged.

(While exploring a new area in the Main Sector, Samus enters a large multi-storey chamber lined with doors. The following text appears on-screen)

BOTTLE SHIP RESIDENTIAL AREA

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Chapter 28

(Later, upon entering a large chamber with an enormous viewport, the following text appears on-screen)

CONTROL BRIDGE

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Chapter 29

(Samus finds Adam's helmet in the control room. She deactivates her armour and picks up the helmet. A flashback is shown from Adam's point-of-view, at the moment Samus met with MB)

Samus (to MB): Madeline, thanks for telling me all this. I've got to destroy the Metroids and MB in Sector Zero. You have to remain hidden.

(Adam is reading the real Madeline's document on his computer screen, and is watching Samus speak with MB)

Adam: No! Samus!

Samus (to MB): Don't worry. The Galactic Federation CO who's here now will help you.

(Adam hastily gathers his weapons and runs out the door, intent on stopping Samus from entering Sector Zero. The scene returns to Samus holding Adam's helmet. She grips the helmet tightly in a tender moment. Suddenly, without warning, red lights flash throughout the Bottle Ship and a blaring alarm sounds. A nearby computer screen displays the word "WARNING")

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: Self-destruction protocol activated. Please evacuate the facility immediately.

(Status screen update)

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Chapter 30

(Once Samus exits Adam's command station, a nearby glass window breaks. A five-minute timer appears-on screen. Note: From five minutes down to two minutes, the P.A. voice will say "minute" even though the subtitle reads "minutes")

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: Five minutes until detonation. Please evacuate the facility immediately.

(At four minutes remaining)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: Four minutes until detonation. Please evacuate the facility immediately.

(At three minutes remaining)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: Three minutes until detonation. Please evacuate the facility immediately.

(At two minutes remaining)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: Two minutes until detonation. Please evacuate the facility immediately.

(At one minute remaining)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: One minute until detonation. Please evacuate the facility immediately.

(At thirty seconds remaining)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: Evacuation will no longer be viable in 30 seconds.

(At ten seconds remaining)

Bottle Ship P.A. Announcer: Detonation in: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0.

(Samus safely arrives aboard her gunship. She powers up the craft to escape and glances over her shoulder to look at Adam's helmet)

Samus: Sorry for keeping you waiting, Adam. Let's go home.

(Samus' gunship streaks out of the hangar and away from the Bottle Ship. Several explosions rock the Bottle Ship's surface, before it utterly explodes off-screen. The player's item percentage rate is then displayed)

Your rate for
collecting items is

(0-100)%

(If 25%-50%)

Samus: Well done!

(If 51%-75%)

Samus: Good job!

(If 76%-99%)

Samus: Excellent!

(If 100%)

Samus: Perfect! Congratulations!

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