Pirate Aerotrooper

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Concept art of a Flying Pirate in Metroid Prime. Note resemblance to a Ki Hunter.(It is possible that the aerotroopers of Prime were going to be Ki-Hunters at first)

The Echoes variation of an Aerotrooper

They would be assigned the most dangerous missions, and would rather die than be captured.

They used jetpacks, which could easily be seen using the Thermal Visor, and set on fire using the Plasma Beam (in Prime) or the Light Beam (in Echoes).

When critically injured, Aerotroopers would attempt a swirling suicide attack on their opponent, hoping to take their attacker with them to the grave. This can be avoided by using the ice beam and then a missle, or multiple ice missles.

[edit] Metroid Prime 3

The Metroid Prime 3: Corruption variations of Aerotroopers use a dual remote attack pod system rather than the bulky pack system viewed in Prime 1 and 2. The pods make use of Particle Cannons and Helix Missiles/Gel Bombs for their main attacks. The system allows for a greater maneuverability, and can break a target lock from Samus. The disadvantage to this lighter system is the weaker armoring, and a flaw. If the pack is ignited, it can be separated from the flier.

[edit] Aerotrooper Varieties

Several types of Aerotrooper exist in Corruption.

[edit] Armored Aerotrooper

Armored Aerotroopers are armed with a standard, Echoes-style armorsuit that provides adequate protection against beam weapons, but can be breached with missiles. These units are often deployed in harsh combat zones.

[edit] Advanced Aerotrooper

Advanced Aerotroopers are armed with additional layer of armor that can only be breached with missiles.

[edit] Assault Aerotrooper

Assault Aerotroopers are equip with resistant armor that deflects all Missile fire, but is still damaged by beam attacks. Only the best Aerotroopers can join this rank.