Pirate Trooper

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Pirate Troopers are a common variety of Space Pirate first introduced in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes.

Contents 1 In Echoes 2 In Corruption 3 Pirate Trooper Varieties 3.1 Armored Pirate Trooper 3.2 Assault Pirate Trooper 3.3 Advanced Pirate Trooper 4 Trivia

[edit] In Echoes

During the events of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Pirate Trooper's arsenal include a photonic power scythe and quantum assault cannon, which at the time were standard-issue weapons for their rank. Most troopers were stationed at their base in Agon Wastes, which was constantly targeted by shadowy creatures, who took a liking to the pirates' technology and moved to take every trooper they could.

Pirate Troopers appear in other areas around Aether besides Agon, but aren't very common and rarely respawn.

Dark Pirate Troopers are Darkling-possessed Pirate troopers. They are a useful addition to the Ing Horde, as those who are trained to follow orders without question are easier possession targets. They're often placed in locations important to the Ing, such as Dark Portals. Ing also tend to target Pirate Commandos for possession, a unit which they greatly prize.

[edit] In Corruption

During the events of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Pirate Troopers got a major overhaul, using a new Phazon enhancement system. Their Phazon-powered weapons include an assault rifle and energy scythe, along with EMP grenades for power-armored foes and a new Dash Jet system for increased mobility.

[edit] Pirate Trooper Varieties

Several types of Troopers exist in Corruption. Some of these units carry a portable battle shield that can either be removed with the Grapple Lasso or destroyed with Phazon attacks.

[edit] Armored Pirate Trooper

Armored Pirate Troopers are equip with a standard armorsuit that provides adequate protection against beam weapons, but can be breached with missiles. These units greatly resemble the Pirate Troopers found in Echoes.

[edit] Assault Pirate Trooper

Assault Pirate Troopers are said to be among the best units the pirate military has to offer, equipped with resistant armor that deflects all Missile fire, but is still damaged by beam attacks.

[edit] Advanced Pirate Trooper

Advanced Pirate Troopers are armed with additional layer of green armor that can only be breached with missiles. They are the rarest form of Trooper.

[edit] Trivia

• A possible Pirate Trooper is shown fighting Samus in the startup video at the beginning of Metroid Prime: Hunters, although there are no Space Pirates in the game, besides the Bounty Hunter Weavel. This may suggest that Samus encountered them shortly before Echoes, due to the fact that Hunters is set between Metroid Prime and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes.