Headquarters observation hall

The "Headquarters observation hall" is a room at Galactic Federation Headquarters. It appears in Metroid: Other M during flashbacks and the ending cutscene, and is not playable.
==Description==
The hall is long and has a domed ceiling, and it appears to be situated on a high floor in the headquarters building. It features simple architecture, including a glossy floor with a triangular pattern. The right wall features a window overlooking the city outside. Lining the middle of the room are dividers, the purpose of which is unknown. It is possible that they are benches, although their short height makes this unlikely. Along the left wall is a large pair of doors, leading to an unknown area.
==Role==
This room is first witnessed during the flashback Samus has after she defeats the Brug Mass and is accepted into the 07th Platoon's missiom. A younger Samus, then a member of the Galactic Federation Army paces through this hall quicker than several other humans passing through it. At one point, she stops and proceeds to the window, placing her hand on the glass as she watches the goings on in the city outside. Her mood in this scene indicates that she is uneasy about something, but why this may be is not explored. After a moment, Samus leaves.
Following the incident on the BOTTLE SHIP, Samus is seen at this hall once again in the present day. She approaches the window, reflecting on Adam's sacrifice, and accepts that it was the right decision. Vowing not to grieve for him, she gives a thumbs up sign to him for the first time, in case he is watching over her. Anthony Higgs then appears and gives a thumbs down. In a monologue, Samus realizes that Anthony understands her as much as Adam did, and playfully punches him. He exaggerates a reaction before bidding her goodbye. Samus ties up her ponytail - mirroring the endings of Metroid II and Super Metroid, where she would undo it - and proceeds to walk down the hall, stopping for a moment to look out the window again. Giving a slight smile, she continues walking.
===Samus monologues===
Note: These are parts of monologues that are heard when Samus is shown in this room.
====Past====
====Present====
==Inhabitants==
*Several unnamed humans
*Anthony Higgs
==Trivia==
*This room, and the "young and naive" scene, were first shown in a Teaser Movie for the game in 2010.
==Gallery==
File:Headquarters observation hall - view outside.png|The window, viewed from outside Headquarters.
File:Headquarters observation hall - divider.png|Samus passes one of the dividers.
File:Headquarters observation hall - Samus staring out the window.png|Samus deep in thought.
File:Headquarters observation hall - Samus at the window.png|Samus looks through the window before leaving.
File:Headquarters observation hall - Samus reflecting.png|Samus reflects on Adam's death in the present day.
File:Headquarters observation hall - Samus (present) looks at city.png
File:Headquarters observation hall - Samus's hand.png|The corridor past Samus.
File:Headquarters observation hall - thumbs up.png|Samus gives Adam a thumbs up.
File:Headquarters observation hall - thumbs down.png|Anthony responds with a thumbs down.
Civilian Clothes.png|Samus continues down the hall.
Category:Rooms
Category:Unplayable Rooms
Category:Rooms with Samus monologues