Pirate Aerotrooper
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Pirate Aerotroopers are aerial varieties of Space Pirates. They first appeared in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and later several varieties were seen in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. Pirates of a similar nature appeared in Metroid Prime, however these were much different in design and were called Flying Pirates. Gandrayda will also transform into an Aerotrooper.
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[edit] Description
Aerotroopers would be assigned the most dangerous missions, and would rather die than be captured. They used jetpacks, and could be set on fire using the Light Beam in Echoes. Later on in Corruption, a combination of a charged Plasma Beam shot and the use of the Grapple Lasso could separate an Aerotrooper from their jetpack, sending them to the ground. The explosion of the jetpack would kill them if they did not fall to their doom.
When critically injured, Aerotroopers would attempt a swirling suicide attack on their opponent, hoping to take their attacker with them to the grave. The Dark Beam and Ice Missiles could prevent the Aerotrooper from executing this manouvere.
[edit] In Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
The Aerotroopers seen in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes are scarce, but well armed and armored. They are equipped with modified green Galvanic Accelerator Cannons, swirling homing Missiles and as a final resort can use their suicide techniques. However they can be killed with three missiles from Samus. On Hard Difficulty, they take six missiles to shoot down. A Super Missile will take down a Pirate Aerotrooper on Hard mode and spares the use of an extra Missile. They have a large, bulky structure protruding from the left side, which serves as the jetpack. This device produces a lot of smoke, and sparks can be seen from the thrusters. Overall their appearance is crude, and their armor looks large and inelegent. They have long, beak-like heads, and two blue glowing eyes.
The animations and attacks from these Aerotroopers was recycled from the Flying Pirates of Prime.
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Pirate Aerotroopers are known for their cold precision and utter cruelty. Armed with both beam and missile systems, the Aerotrooper can be a difficult for to engage, especially at range. Their jet packs can be overloaded with heat-based attacks, however. These units prefer death before dishonor: an injured Aerotrooper will make a suicide attempt strike before allowing himself to be captured.
[edit] In Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
The Metroid Prime 3: Corruption variations of Aerotroopers use a Twin Remote Attack Pod system rather than the bulky pack system seen on Aether. 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.
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption: "Aerotroopers are dangerous foes, but their lack of armor leaves them vulnerable to explosive blasts. A weakness also lies in the jet pack: igniting it will allow the pack to be separated from the pilot. They use twin Remote Attack Pods to engage targets. The Attack Pods are capable of using a Particle Cannon or a Helix Missile Pod. They can tap their Phazon power unit to warp from point to point."
[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.
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption: "Armored Aerotroopers are deployed in harsh combat zones. Their armor is resilient, but susceptible to explosive blasts. In battle they use twin Remote Attack Pods to engage targets. They are equipped with a Particle Cannon and a Helix Missile Pod. They can tap their Phazon power unit to warp from point to point. A weakness lies in the jet pack: ignite and seperate it from the pilor to neutralize the target."
[edit] Advanced Aerotrooper
Advanced Aerotroopers are armed with additional layer of armor that can only be breached with missiles.
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption: "When the going gets tough, the tough put on armor. Advanced Aerotroopers wear an extra layer of ablative armor that is susceptible to explosive blasts. Like regular Aerotroopers, they wield two Remote Attack Pods in combat. These are outfitted with a Particle Cannon and a Gel Bomb Rack. Gel Bombs stick to their targets until detonation. High-velocity movement can remove Gel Bombs."
[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.
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption: Only the best can join the ranks of the Assault Aerotroopers. Heavily armored, they are resistant to most weapon systems. Their unique armor is able to deflect all Missile attacks, but can still be damaged by Beam weapons. Like regular Aerotroopers, they wield two Remote Attack Pods in combat. One is equipped with a Particle Cannon, the other with a Gel Bomb Rack. Gel Bombs stick to their targets until detonation. High-velocity movement can remove Gel Bombs.
