Samus Aran

Samus Aran, also known as Zero Suit Samus, Newborn, Entrusted One, The Hatchling, The Hunter, Protector of the Galaxy, Guardian of the Galaxy, Space Cadet, Princess, Sammy, Lady and Sam, is the main protagonist from the Metroid series.
== Charactah Account ==
Samus is considered to be an icon of strength within her own universe. She's regarded as the finest killer alive in a society spanning at least one inhabited galaxy under a still as yet unseen umbrella nation; which is comprised of trillions of individuals, some of whom know of other populated galaxies. To which Aran has waged a perpetual war with nomadic inter-stellar brigands and all manner of criminal scum in its defense for the near entirety of her career, a career that stretches through the ages and has become myth. As such, she is held in such high regard to the degree that he, she, it, is often mistaken for an urban legend or patron saint of bounty hunters, though supplemental material reveals her to be a woman of humble origins and surprising means. Although seemingly remorseless and without scruples, she possesses untold benevolence and humanity despite her violent profession and strives to be a force for good, spreading light into the darkest corners of space.
Samus' personality has never been explored in-depth within the context of the games, a conscious decision by Nintendo to help the player imagine themselves better as the in-game character. However, Metroid Fusion, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and Metroid: Other M are perhaps the most notable games in the series to give insight into Samus' personality, as well as other media formats such as comics and manga. Prior to Metroid: Other M, her voice would only be represented by text at the beginning narration, as well as throughout Metroid Fusion.
Typically, Samus is depicted as a melancholic, heroic loner of few words. Despite her great achievements, she remains lonely and brooding, and seeks revenge against the Space Pirates - especially Ridley, who was personally responsible for the death of her mother. Despite her tragic origins, Samus has been shown to have unparalleled willpower and resourcefulness, succeeding where thousands failed and stopping at nothing to save the galaxy from any threat that may arise. Such is Samus' determination that she was even willing to sacrifice herself to prevent the spread of the body-snatching X Parasites.
== Appearance ==
=== Anime ===
* Metroid Short Animation
=== Comics ===
* Adventures Of The Super Mario Bros.
* Captain N: Game Master
* Die! Die! Die!
* Metroid Prime
* Nintendo Comics System
* Nintendo Power
=== Manga ===
* Metroid
* Metroid EX: Samus and Joey
* Metroid Prime: Episode of Aether
* Metroid: Samus & Joey
* Metroid: Shounen Ou!
=== Video Games ===
* Animal Crossing: City Folk
* AR Games
* Dead or Alive: Dimensions
* F-1 Race
* Famicom Mini Collection
* Famicom Wars
* Galactic Pinball
* I Wanna Take the Time Machine
* Kiki Trick
* Kirby Super Star
* Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition
* Kirby's Dream Land 3
* Kirby: Super Star Ultra
* Metroid
* Metroid Dread
* Metroid Fusion
* Metroid II: Return of Samus
* Metroid Prime
* Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
* Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
* Metroid Prime Pinball
* Metroid Prime Trilogy
* Metroid Prime: Blast Ball
* Metroid Prime: Federation Force
* Metroid Prime: Hunters
* Metroid: Other M
* Metroid: Samus Returns
* Metroid: Zero Mission
* Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
* NES Remix 2
* NES Remix Pack
* Nintendo Badge Arcade
* Nintendo Land
* StreetPass Mii Plaza
* Super Mario Maker
* Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
* Super Metroid
* Super Smash Bros.
* Super Smash Bros. Brawl
* Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
* Super Smash Bros. Melee
* Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
* Tetris
* Tetris DS
* Ultimate NES Remix
* WarioWare D.I.Y.
* WarioWare Gold
* WarioWare Twisted!
* WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!
* WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$
* WarioWare: Get It Together!
* WarioWare: Smooth Moves
* WarioWare: Touched!
=== Webcomics ===
* Nerf NOW!!!
== Trivia ==
* The name Samus comes from[citation needed] the 3rd century Macedonian poet Samus, which is itself derived from the Greek name "Samos". It is pronounced [ˈsæməs] (like "SAM-us"). An interview with several developers of the original Metroid stated that her surname Aran originated from the real name of the famous football player "Pelé", Edson Arantes do Nascimento.
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== External Links ==
* Samus Aran at Wikitroid
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