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Not to be confused with Pirate Logs written by the Space Pirates in the Bermuda System.
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The Logbook model associated with Space Pirate Logs.

The Space Pirates kept data logs of their experiences on Aether. These can be acquired by scanning certain of their computer terminals in their base in the Agon Wastes.

According to the Metroid Prime 2: Dark Echoes Q&A, the characters at the end of these logs are Space Pirate timestamps.[1]

Cycle 4[]

Log 04.468.1[]

Location: Command Center

Space Pirate Logs

Phazon Operations

Logbook entry

Science teams have discovered the presence of Phazon in the Dasha system four cycles ago. High Command authorized the deployment of our team shortly thereafter. Our orders are to establish a base on planet Aether and evaluate local Phazon resources. Because this world lies on the periphery of Galactic Federation territory, we are following stealth protocols at the highest level. A cadre of elite Commandos has been dispatched to provide security for our force as well. This operation is now under way.

Log 04.885.3[]

Location: Command Center

Space Pirate Logs

Local Conflict

Logbook entry

Intelligence reports on the indigenous population of Aether are in error. This planet is not at peace, nor are the inhabitants docile. Evidence of a class 4 conflict is present here, though hostilities are at a minimal level now. Our territory has suffered several raids by a strange type of shadowy creature. These raids have caused considerable damage, and we have requested more combat troops in response.

Cycle 5[]

Log 05.008.6[]

Location: Command Center

Space Pirate Logs

Great Discoveries

Logbook entry

A spatial anomaly has been found within our base. We believe this rift in space-time leads to a parallel dimension of some type, but have been unable to interact with it thus far. A strange artifact was found near the anomaly as well. It may be a weapon or generator of some kind: perhaps it is the key to accessing the anomaly. High Command is eager for reports on the relic. A new weapon for our arsenal is always welcome.

Log 05.442.1[]

Location: Command Center

Space Pirate Logs

Rift Portal

Logbook entry

The Rift Portal has been opened. The artifact weapon, dubbed the "Dark Beam" by Science Team, provides the energy needed to open the portal, although for a limited time. We've sent expeditions through the portal, and they have returned with incredible news.
The portal leads to a parallel version of Aether. This "Dark Aether" has suffered a global calamity, turning it into a toxic wasteland. It is the homeworld of the shadowy creatures who have been raiding our base for the last cycle. Most importantly, it is the prime location of Phazon in this sector. Extraction plans are being prepared. We will not be denied!

Cycle 6[]

Log 06.221.7[]

Location: Command Center

Space Pirate Logs

Phazon Raids

Logbook entry

Phazon extraction raids are under way on Dark Aether. The toxicity of the atmosphere has taken a toll on our workforce, as have the hostile natives of that world. Science Team is preparing survival gear to protect our work teams, and we have increased our security presence in extraction areas. Fortunately, High Command is sending more troops and supplies. Our troops and resources are spread dangerously thin, and this mission cannot fail.

Log 06.362.2[]

Location: Biostorage Station

Space Pirate Logs

The Hunter

Logbook entry

Samus Aran, the accursed Hunter, has arrived. The sudden arrival of the Hunter is strange enough, but her actions are stranger still. She does not seek our destruction, but our Phazon. With each raid, she steals Phazon ore, only killing those who attempt to deny her. What she needs it for, we do not know - though Science Team suspects she requires it to power her new armorsuit. Dark in color, it is equipped with strange new weapons. The troops now call her the "Dark Hunter." It is a fitting title.

Log 06.713.5[]

Location: Save Station B

Space Pirate Logs

Security Breach

Logbook entry

The Dark Hunter teleports into the base at will. Our security has proven next to useless against her. Her latest raid was disastrous. Not only did we lose more Phazon to her, but she also crippled the stealth field generator with her strange new weapons. We are exposed.
Until the replacement generator arrives, we will be vulnerable to scans and detection. Our presence here is still minimal: should the Federation find us, we will be unable to defend our position. Fortunately, Aether is on the fringe of Federation space. With luck, we will have a stealth field back in effect before being detected.

Log 06.989.8[]

Location: Storage D

Space Pirate Logs

Shadow War

Logbook entry

The local war has escalated in intensity. The shadowlings from Dark Aether have launched an offensive. The assault seems focused on a central network of buildings atop a mountain: a base, perhaps. Strangely, this attack coincides with a rise in planetary instability. Perhaps these shadow creatures are using a new weapon system.
The shadowlings must believe us to be foes, for they have hit our base numerous times as well. We are holding, but attrition is taking its toll on our troops and resources. Reinforcements are en route. We can only wait and defend what is ours.

Cycle 7[]

Log 07.013.6[]

Location: Security Station B

Space Pirate Logs

Federation Attack

Logbook entry

Another disaster. The transport bringing our reinforcements and supplies has been shot down. It was engaged in orbit by a Federation vessel, which has landed near the alien temple. It's only a matter of time before the Marines attack. Survivors from our ship have made their way to our base. Here we shall make our stand.
Another enemy. First the shadowlings, then the Dark Hunter, and now the Galactic Federation Marine Corps. Perhaps fate will smile upon us, before the world itself opens its maw and swallows us.

Log 07.159.9[]

Location: Central Mining Station

Space Pirate Logs

Two Hunters

Logbook entry

Another hunter, wearing the traditional colors of Samus Aran, made planetfall today. Horrific as it may sound, there are two of them now. We are bracing for a new assault.
This dire turn of events may bear some good will. One of our scouts in Dark Aether saw a curious encounter. The Dark Hunter attacked the one clad as Samus near a Phazon site. Perhaps they are not allies...but foes. Perhaps we can forge an alliance with the Dark Hunter - an exchange, Phazon for the head of our common enemy.

Unused[]

Noncanon
"What's the matter? All I said was that Komaytos look like little Metr-"

Non-canon warning: This article or section contains information that may not be considered an official part of the Metroid series in the overall storyline by Nintendo.

Within the Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Bonus Disc exist some slightly altered Pirate Log entries that were altered in the final release. The Artifact of Chozo is used as a placeholder model for the entries' Logbook model. Very strangely, Logs 70136 and 71599 in the Data Network appear to be swapped, despite displaying their respective final timestamp number within the entries itself. It is possible there was a change in order of events during development, or this may simply be an error. The following lists any Space Pirate Log entries with significantly or noteworthy altered text:

Log 44681[]

Minor text changes made to the final include "detected" becoming "have discovered" and "underway" having a space (appearing as under way). Curiously, the Dasha system instead reads as the "Aether system" in the Bonus Disc.

Space Pirate Logs

Log 04.468.1

Logbook entry

Science teams detected the presence of Phazon in the Aether system four cycles ago. High Command authorized the deployment of our team shortly thereafter. Our orders are to establish a base on planet Aether and evaluate local Phazon resources. Because this world lies on the periphery of Galactic Federation territory, we are following stealth protocols at the highest level. A cadre of elite Commandos has been dispatched to provide security for our force as well. This operation is now underway.

Log 54421[]

In the Bonus Disc, It in the sentence "Most importantly, It is the prime location of Phazon in this sector." (after the comma) is strangely capitalized.

Log 63622[]

The second to last sentence read: " The troops have begun to call her the "Dark Hunter." ". This was likely shortened in the final as to avoid having an extra line of text for one word (as seen in the Bonus Disc).

Log 69898[]

In the Bonus Disc, focused is incorrectly spelled with an additional s (focussed).

Log 70136 (07.159.9)[]

Minor differences include a capital H in "Hunter" and "combined assault" was changed to "new assault" in the final (the prototype Log entry makes it sound more like the Pirates believed both Hunters were working in unison). The most significant difference is that the entry in the Bonus Disc mentions a different encounter with the Two Hunters, where Dark Samus would have assaulted Samus's Gunship, an event the Pirates somehow witnessed. It is unclear if this would have been related to the opening cutscene where Samus's ship was downed from a powerful atmospheric lightning strike. This encounter may have been removed likely to preserve the gunship's safe "concealed" status from the enemies.

Space Pirate Logs

Log 07.159.9

Logbook entry

Another Hunter, wearing the traditional colors of Samus Aran, made planetfall today. Horrific as it may sound, there are two of them now. We are bracing for a combined assault.
This dire turn of events may bear some good will. The Dark Hunter attacked the other Hunter's gunship shortly after it arrived. Perhaps they are not allies...but foes. Perhaps we can forge an alliance with the Dark Hunter - an exchange, Phazon for the head of our common enemy.

Log 71599 (07.013.6)[]

"cruiser" was changed to "vessel" in the final. Based on its timestamp in the Data Network sidebar, this entry's events would have taken place after Samus's landing, marking this entry as the last Space Pirate Log recorded. While this appears to be a mistake made by developers, there is a small possibility that, given the context of the last paragraph of the entry, Log "70136"'s Bonus Disc entry, and the scrapped Galactic Federation hint, indicates there was to be a much different list of events made during the initial development of Echoes.

Space Pirate Logs

Log 07.013.6

Logbook entry

Another disaster. The transport bringing our reinforcements and supplies has been shot down. It was engaged in orbit by a Federation cruiser, which has landed near the alien temple. It's only a matter of time before the Marines attack. Survivors from our ship have made their way to our base. Here we shall make our stand.
Another enemy. First the shadowlings, then the Dark Hunter, and now the Galactic Federation Marine Corps. Perhaps fate will smile upon us, before the world itself opens its maw and swallows us.

Non-canon warning: Non-canonical information ends here.

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes manual[]

SPACE PIRATE LOGS
"The Space Pirate operation on the planet has been rife with conflict from the beginning, and these brief logs give a glimpse into their goals and the price they've paid."

References[]

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