GOLIATH

The Galactic Order Lunar Information Attainment Testing Hub (GOLIATH) is an orbital space station that exists in the Metroid Universe. It is located within the Galactic Order territory and is primarily used for acquisition, containment and experimentation for and of both biological entities and technological designs.
The GOLIATH is one of the largest space-faring structures in the series  and has over time developed a cumulative layer of space debris on its exterior giving it a rocky-appearance.
==Sub-Locations==
The GOLIATH is broken up into 15 major Sub-locations each of which serve a function on the space station.
===Simulation Labs (SL)===
Stated in the Database as being one of the more advanced aspects of the GOLIATH the Simulation Labs allowed the researchers to create simulated environments in which they could test various subjects on their battle capabilities and limitations, the Simulation Labs are the smallest sub-location in the game and house the Morph Ball and Screw Attack.
===Central Command (CeCo)===
The main hub of the space station, the Central Command is one of the largest areas and is where many of the inhabitants of the Space Station resided and performed the majority of their research and planning, the Central Command also branches off to many of hte other locations being connected to half of the other sub-location. It is the location of the Power Bomb, Magnet Ball and Reflect Shield.
===Robotics Design (RD)===
A somewhat smaller section, Robotics Design is focused on developing and assessing robotics and other mechanical creations, the facility is also the primary supplier of the space station for testing dummies and was also responsible for generating much of the space station's automated defences. According to logs found in the sub-location the researchers in Robotics Design had a hatred of the rest of the facility due to them being treated as less than other researchers, it is implied they deliberately made the automatic defences in other sub-location faulty in case of an accident occuring. Robotics Design is where the player can find the Long Beam.
===Testing Grounds (TG)===
The Testing Grounds is a special heavily militarized facility that provides working grounds for testing biological and technological subjects in their combat capabilities, the sub-location frequently requires repairs and has a somewhat makeshift appearance due to the bandage work that is constantly applied to its structural plating. The database nicknames this section the Frankenstein Pit due to this appearance. It is the location where the player can find their first Missiles as well as the Blast Beam.
===Chemical Depot (ChD)===
Providing various chemical compounds for other facilities as well as experimenting with Chemical Weapons and their application, the Chemical Depot is a rather large section that is itself split into five sub-areas based on the main focus of chemicals. When transportation of biological specimens from the neighbouring Biome Complex is required the Chemical Depot is capable of creating sedatives that are noted as being incredibly powerful, the Chemical Depot also has several rooms dedicated to testing chemical compounds on biological organisms. It is the location where the player can find the Bombs, Charge Beam and Volt Beam.
===The Greenery (GRN)===
Where many of the plant-life and fungi that were brough aboard the GOLIATH can be found, the Greenery is a special environmental location where the researchers are able to experiment on and observe the interactions of different plants and fungi, the area has a bit of a knack for being unsettling for even the other researchers due to the unusual specimens that are created through the genetic experimentation. The Greenery is where one can find the Block Shield and Gatling Booster.
===Deep Freeze Facility (DFC)===
Normally used for maintaining dead specimens so their DNA can be harvested to create genetic clones, Deep Freeze also serves as the primary storage for microscopic life forms and is constantly maintained at an exceedingly cold temperature, navigation without proper protection can be hazardous particularly in the storage rooms themselves, the Power Grip can also be found in this sub-location.
===Information Index (Ind)===
The main hub for all the gathered information both acquired from external sources outside of the Galactic Order's direct sphere of influence as well as internal information. The Information Index compiles the data and catalogues it for ease of access, the massive library of information is complimented by the area's general appearance mimicking a more classical library. According to the database the Information Index also functions as a recreational hub for the researchers. The Information Index is home to the Super Missiles and Break Beam.
===Maintenance Sector (MS)===
A sometimes forgotten sub-location, the Maintenance Sector is where the non-researchers reside and has much of the internal systems for the Space Station ensuring the environmental systems are maintained as well as controlling water purification for the GOLIATH. The Maintenance Sector provides its workers with detailed information about the space station's schematics and also has what's known as the Secondary Command which is a special section of the Maintenance Sector that provides detailed reports on the status of all systems within the Space Station. The corridors of this sub-location are more cramped and narrow than other sectors likely to minimize of space being used. The player can find the High Jump Boots, Lumos Beam and Phanta Beam in this sub-location.
===Weapons Test Grid (WTG)===
The Weapons Test Grid is the primary development and testing area for different weapons developed by the Galactic Order, characterized by an extremely high level of security, the sub-location provides testing grounds for the various weapons created and as such can be dangerous to navigate especially if one is unaware of the weapons being utilized in question. The Spazer Beam and Homing Missiles can be found in this area.
===Bioweapons Construct (BwC)===
One of the largest sub-locations on the entire Space Station, the Bioweapons Construct is used to research, develop and create different Bioweapons, they mainly work in tandem with the Biome Complex researchers and their main goal is to, through genetic manipulation, enhance existing species and create artificial lifeforms for the purpose of combat potential. The sub-location is the home of the Spring Ball, Wave Ball and Ice Beam.
===Solar Deck (SD)===
The Solar Deck is an observational sub-location within the GOLIATH, it serves the function of providing comfort for the higher ranking individuals on the Space Station and as such can be difficult to access areas due to the high security levels across much of its area. The sub-location gets its name from the large glass windows located across the area giving it a clear view out to the distant star at the center of the system. The player can find the Blaze Beam and Space Jump on the Solar Deck.
===Biome Complex (BioC)===
The sub-location where many biological species acquired by the Galactic Order are kept, the Biome Complex is a very large sub-location which has a variety of environments allowing the creatures they come across to be maintained. Much of the Biome Complex utilizes various natural environments allowing animals to co-habitate that live in similar conditions, while most of the space is dedicated to the maintenance of the biological specimens some areas of the sub-location are intended for DNA acquisition as well as testing and storage when specimens need to be brought to other sub-locations. The player can come across the Speed Booster, Varia Suit and Cluster Missiles in this sub-location.
==Known Experiments==
Among the GOLIATH are a number of experiments conducted under the guidance and supervision of the Galactic Order, many experiments are primarily intended for weaponizing and battle capabilities.
===Biological Augmentation Program===
The BAP is a program helmed by the Biome Complex division of the GOLIATH and works in tandem with the specimens acquired by the Deep Freeze Facility division in an attempt to improve the genetic qualities of different organisms the Galactic Order has acquired over the years, the intention is to create an augmented species that is capable of infiltrating a planet, outcompeting the native species and heavily weakening or destroying any advanced civilizations before undergoing a terminated extinction allowing the Galactic Order to move in on the planet. The current experiments have been less than successful as several factors result in extremely unstable species that are either too aggressive, too weak or the terminated extinction activates too early or doesn't at all in the species, as a result the program is currently on hiatus according to the database while the DFC are searching for more potential candidate species.
===Z-II Project===
The Z-II Project is an experiment to recreate the now extinct species from the planet Zebes following its destruction during the events of Super Metroid. The project is a long term project that has been going on since the destruction of the planet and DNA samples of the various species have been slowly recovered, unfortunately due to the subsequent destruction of the BSL Station during Metroid Fusion the Z-II Project has been stalled attempting to find DNA remains of several significant creatures including the apex predator of the planet, Kraid.
===Booster Application===
Booster Application is a project headed by the Automation Assembly in an attempt to apply Speed Booster properties to larger vehicles allowing for even greater travel speed as well as potential weapon applicability. The project is effectively separated into two sub-projects; the FTL (Faster than Light) Project where the team is attempting to create engines able to exceed the current speed barrier of 8.34x10C (~25 million kilometres per second), the second sub-project is the BAR (Booster Accelerated Railgun) Project where the team is attempting to create a weapon capable of firing a projectile at extremely high speeds, the applicability of this weapon is not quite known as there are several confidential pieces of information not accessible.
===Chozo Recovery Program===
The CRP is a program that is being lead by the Information Index and is aiming to unearth all known information about the race known as the Chozo, an ancient bird-like race that had extremely advanced technology and acts as the foundation for some of the more recent technological breakthroughs. The project is effectively ongoing and predates the Galactic Order having been a project under the Galactic Federation after the discovery of Chozo Ruins of Zebes prior to the Zero Mission.
===Phazon Weapons [DEFUNCT]===
A now defunct program, Phazon Weapons was an attempt by the Galactic Order to attempt to create Weapons using Phazon Energy a currently non-existent material. Information about Phazon is somewhat limited as databases are mainly restricted to Space Pirate logs acquired from derelict ships, due to the lack of knowledge and current impossibility of recreating Phazon the program was scrapped although logs can still be found in the database about its existence, there is also a particular researcher of unknown name who worked in the Weapons Test Grid who was extremely passionate about the project.
===S2 Project===
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==Trivia==
*The GOLIATH's design is reminiscent of the Bottle ship and it is implied that the GOLIATH is actually a repurposed Bottle Ship that was heavily modified over time, the exterior shows numerous different additions to the Space Station that do not appear to be part of the original design.
**This is further supported by the distinctly different architecture in the different sub-sectors with many outside of RD, SL, CeCo and ChD having their own appearance for floors, walls and other surfaces.
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