Grenchler
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| Grenchler | |
|---|---|
 Grenchler model. | |
| Featured in | Metroid Prime 2: Echoes |
| Location | Torvus Bog, Aether |
| Attacks | Biting, energy bursts |
| Weakness | Fragile shell on back |
Grenchlers are amphibious predators that live in Torvus Bog, Aether. They will attack anything that moves with their jaws and fire energy bursts when it can't reach its prey.
The shell on the Granchler's back is susceptible to explosives and once its shell is removed, the Grenchler is vulnerable to attack from behind. However, it is usually a better strategy to use Charge Beam shots - even the charged Power Beam does more damage than missiles, and although missiles achieve a better fire rate, this usually does not mean much as the shell is usually vulnerable for short periods of time, so when fighting them it is best to keep the equipped beam charged, and attack when they become vulnerable. Interestingly Grenchlers fade away more slowly than other enemies so they can be scanned even when dead.
The Grenchlers fought during the game are most likely adolescents or even infants, as much larger carcasses can be seen near the beginning of the game. The Grapple Guardian is also an adult Grenchler.
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[edit] Creature Similarities
Grenchlers are similar to the Baby Sheegoths, from Metroid Prime. This is mainly based on the two creatures' similar behavior and attack patterns, as well as the existence of a larger "boss" form of the species (Sheegoth and Grapple Guardian). However, this is likely in regards to the developers wanting an enemy in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes similar to Baby Sheegoths, but in a different environment. The key differences besides appearance is the Grenchler's ability to jump and swim underwater, both skills that Sheegoths do not have. Also, Sheegoths attack by breathing ice, while Grenchlers attack with bolts of electricity and are seemingly more agile than the former sheegoths. Grenchlers deal more damage more easily too; at close range they will use a powerful impaling attack, and at long range they will rely on firing strong, guided bolts of electricity which are very hard to avoid, much harder than the ice blast of a Baby Sheegoth. However, the Baby Sheegoth may freeze its target.
As it is mentioned off-handedly in Prime 2 that the Luminoth and Chozo had interacted in the past, it is reasonable to conclude that the two space-faring species may have exchanged local flora and fauna. These introduced lifeforms could have been genetically modified or simply allowed to evolve into their new home habitat. This conclusion explains the similarities of many dual-planet species, such as War Wasps, Triclops/Mechlops and Grenchlers/Sheegoths. It also explains the similarities between organisms seen on Tallon and life-form styled mechanoids seen on Aether.
[edit] Logbook Entries
[edit] Grenchler
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: "The amiphibious Grenchler lurks in marsh areas in search of prey. Fearless, it will spring from hiding and attack anything that moves. If it is unable to fell its prey with its powerful jaws, it will fire a potent burst of energy at them. Grenchlers have one weak spot-a generic defect makes the shell on their back susceptable to explosive blasts. Remove the shell to expose a vulnerable nerve center, then target it to eliminate the creature."
[edit] Grapple Guardian
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: "This darkling Grenchler has absorbed the power of the Grapple Beam. It will fire the beam to snare potential meals and pull them into its waiting jaws. The beam is powerful, and can attach to most surfaces, including your armor. Its eye region is sensitive: damage in the area can induce a state of anger in the target. A weak spot under the back shell is a prime target as well. When angered, it will use a special attack."
[edit] Trivia
- Without their armor, Grenchlers also look quite similar to the shriekers in Tremors 2: Aftershocks.
[edit] Gallery
 Grenchler artwork. |
 Grapple Guardian concept art. |
 Grapple Guardian in-game. |
