Sap Sacs are naturally bioluminescent plantforms encountered in Metroid Prime. They are native to the planet Tallon IV.
Description[]
As their name suggests, Sap Sacs are vines bearing large sacs filled with a bright orange sap that is very sweet, making them a staple of the diet of many creatures on Tallon IV. To avoid extinction, the plantform has evolved a curious defense; whenever a sac is compromised, it explodes violently. Destroying one will yield Energy for Samus to pick up. It has an aquatic relative known as the Aqua Sac. Sap Sacs are able to quickly regenerate the sap chamber after rupture.
Sap Sacs are seen in Tallon Canyon, Transport Tunnel A and Transport Tunnel B, Root Tunnel, Transport Tunnel D, Main Ventilation Shaft Section B and Great Tree Hall.
Exploitation[]
Sap Sacs are useful tools in certain situations for causing instant death to surrounding creatures. In most cases, a Bloodflower will grow near one, providing an easy way to dispatch the plant. Samus can shoot the Sap Sacs when any particular creature happens to wander a little too close. These cause Bloodflowers to burst into flames. Sap sacs can also cause chain reactions when shot. For example: if multiple sap sacs are near each other, the explosion of one can cause the explosion of all the sap sacs around it.
Official Data[]
Logbook entry[]
Sap Sac
Species: Sap Sac
Chemical reaction within sac produces violent explosion when agitated.
Because of its irresistible odor and sweet nectar, the Sap Sac was nearly eaten out of existence. The evolution of an explosive chemical sac saved it; now only brave or ingenious creatures dare to devour it.
Metroid Prime and Metroid Fusion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide[]
- Sap Sac
- "The amber-colored Sap Sacs are found under branches and attached to tree trunks. They are not aggressive, but explode violently if shot at. Keep you distance from Sap Sacs if you decide to shoot at them. Its explosion will damage any nearby enemies."
- Sap Sac
- Found In: Tallon Overworld
- Recommended Weapon: Any
- "Sap Sacs are attached to tree trunks and branches. They don't move or bother you, and you can touch them all you want. Shoot them to cause a violent chemical explosion within the Sap Sac. The explosion can destroy nearby enemies, but don't get too close yourself, or you'll feel their terrible wrath."
Metroid Prime: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide[]
- SAP SAC
- "One of the more unusual forms of life on Tallon IV is the Sap Sac. The strange, orange-colored blob is content to cling to a wall or ceiling and live a quiet life. Sap Sacs are harmless creatures, so you can walk underneath them without fear.
If you fire a few blasts at a Sap Sac, it will explode. The ensuing detonation is usually powerful enough to destroy any enemies in the area. It can also harm you, so don't stand too close if you decide to take one out."
Metroid Prime Official Strategy Guide[]
- SAP SAC
- MORPHOLOGY
- "A chemical reaction with the sac produces a violent explosion when agitated. Because of its irresistible odor and sweet nectar, the Sap Sac was nearly eaten out of existence. The evolution of an explosive chemical sac saved it, now only brave or ingenious creatures dare to devour it."
- COMBAT TIPS
- "A few well-placed hits with the Power Beam destroy a Sap Sac. The Sap Sac, however, explodes and does considerable area of effect damage so it's important to make sure that Samus is not nearby when the explosion occurs."
Metroid Prime Official Strategy Guide[]
- SAP SAC
- "These are volatile sacs that hang from trees--if you blast them, make sure you're at a safe distance. Normal contact with a Sap Sac won't result in damage."
Etymology[]
"Sac" is the French word for "bag", referring to the Sap Sac's bag-like qualities.
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| Containers | |
|---|---|
| Non-Organic | Coin chest • Hunters • Galactic Federation Crate • Heavy Phazon Canister Bryyo Coffer • Luminoth Tech Crate • Metal crate • Phazon crate • Pickup Crate • SkyTown Storage Unit Small crate • Space Pirate Crate • Storage device • Storage unit • Xenome Containment Unit |
| Organic | Agon Bearerpod • Aqua Sac • Bladepod • Flying Ing Cache • Ingsphere Cache • Ingworm Cache • Kashh Plant • Mature Kashh Plant • Sap Sac • Torvus Bearerpod Torvus Hanging Pod |
| Food, Nourishment and Sustenance | |
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| Plants & Fungi | Blueroot Tree • Fruit • Red Starburst • Sap Sac • Saturnine • Tangle Vine Fruit |
| Species | Geruta • Embers • Kiru Giru • Pirate Militia • Reo • Ripper • Sciser • Scritter • Skree • Space Pirate • Tallon Crab • Torizo • X Parasite • Zoomer |
| Carrion | "Deceased Soldier" • Amok Mommy |
| Liquid | Lava • Phazon |
| Artificial/Misc. | Deca-triticale • Elite Nutrient Mix • Energy • Nutrient-grade biomatter • Synthetic Metroid rations • Wrecked Ship |