Reptilicus
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| Reptilicus | |
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 A Reptilicus in concept art. | |
| Featured in | Metroid Prime 3: Corruption |
| Homeworld | Bryyo |
| Attacks | Slashing, electrical whip, chakram and projectiles. |
| Weakness | Intense cold. |
The Reptilicus are creatures from Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. They are apparently the savage, devolved remnants of the once great Bryyonians.
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[edit] Description
A Reptilicus can be distinguished from a Reptilicus Hunter by its generally darker coloring, as well as the spiny protrusions located on its back, similar in appearance to the flora on Bryyo. They are large, lizard like creatures with six limbs, standing on their back two legs when wishing to attack and for intimidation. They appear to wear a skull-like mask on their faces.
They use highly advanced technology despite their appearance; they have the ability to teleport and use high-tech weapons, including an electrical whip-like weapon, some form of boomerang and some kind of projectile weapon, possibly arcane. They are resistant to Fuel Gel but weak to extreme cold, so it is possible that they originate from one of the warmest regions of the planet. Bryyonian texts also claim that newborn Reptilicus used to be ceremonially bathed in Fuel Gel, so it may be that they just have evolved a resistance to the substance. They definitely have a resistance to fire, as they do not burn when hit by the Plasma Beam. Reptilicus also use Warp Hounds for assistance, creatures that have been trained to ambush enemies, and that share the teleporting ability of the Reptilicus. Warp Hounds are most often used by Reptilicus Hunters over the standard Reptilicus, showing that the Hounds are used for hunting purposes as well as guarding.
[edit] Attacks
In terms of weaponry, the Reptilicus are dangerous opponents. At close range they will make a sweeping strike with an energy whip, distorting the visor temporarily. At longer distances the Reptilicus make use of the chakram they wear rather ornamentally around the neck. Samus knows when it wishes to strike as the creature can be heard drawing this throwing weapon. This attack can be avoided by a side dash. They also rely on a magic-based projectile. What really makes the Reptilicus stand out though is its ability to teleport, allowing it to close short distances with its enemies. Until Samus finds the Ice Missile, Reptilicus can be tough opponents to defeat, especially in large numbers.
[edit] Devolution
There's some debate as to how they became vicious monsters and immune to Fuel Gel. The Bryyo Lore mentions it's because they were unable to merge magic with science, and thus started a feud. On the other hand, the log entries for Reptilicus Hunters and Reptilicus hints that their savage nature and immunity to Fuel Gel is a result of Phazon from the Leviathan. However, if in Fuel Gel long enough, they will be killed.
[edit] Logbook entry
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption: "Scans indicate a mutation that allows the Reptilicus to teleport over short distances. Commonly used as a combat tactic to corner and trap their prey. The Reptilicus appears to suffer from Phazon corruption, and all higher thought processes have been replaced by savage bloodlust. This corruption has also increased their resistance to heat-based attacks and Fuel Gel."
[edit] Trivia
- If Samus completely freezes one after it throws a chakram, the chakram, when it heads back to its owner, will hit the Reptilicus causing the Reptilicus to shatter and die. This is called "Icy Reptilicide", and the player gains a Friend Voucher for it.
- Bryyonian Shriekbats bear a great resemblence to Reptilicus Hunters, as they have the same amount of limbs, coloration and even have a similar mask.
- Two Reptilicus skeletons are found imprisoned near the Portal to Bryyo Ice from Bryyo Fire. One of them died trying to escape, breaking its neck in the process.
- In one room in Bryyo Fire, Several suits of armor decorate the walls. These suits were made to fit Reptilicus, indicating that the Bryyonians had an army at some point. These suits also feature the chakram used by the modern Reptilicus. Also they glow a soft orangey yellow, implying they may be forged from crystalized Fuel Gel. This would appear to make sense, as in one room, crystallized Fuel Gel can only be destroyed by igniting other nearby old and weaker crystals, showing how resiliant it is.
- There is a film called Reptilicus. [[1]]
[edit] Matt Manchester's notes on the Armour suits
"These displays of ceremonial armor were fun to make. I was hoping to imply more culture and ceremony than what was there in front of you, to hopefully get the player into imagining how the Bryyo society might have functioned."
[edit] Gallery
 The room containing the Reptilicus prisoners. |
 The glowing Reptilicus Armour displays. |
 A close-up of the Armour. |
 Several Suits. |
 Another close-up. |
 A Reptilicus is encountered in Bryyo Fire. |
