Samus Aran

# Metroid

Metroid

*Description Here ~ Justinian*

## History

### Early Life

Bounty Hunter wasn’t a profession that anyone willingly chose. Rather, it was an occupation that gradually began to suit one’s self after a plethora of other opportunities were deemed insufficient in the eyes of the beholder. That was no different for Samus Aran, renowned Bounty Hunter of the Milky Way. Circumstance had shaped her entire life, prying her from humble beginnings and molding her into the warrior that she was today. Unknowingly, at a young age Samus had been freed of her innocence as a colonial child when pirates raided the village that she had grown up in. Those pirates left a lasting impression, having killed all of her friends…. But more importantly, her parents. Rodney and Virginian Aran had both been instrumental in allowing their child’s life to be spared from the raid that had ruined many lives -- a compassionate sacrifice that lives on in Samus, even when at the time she hadn’t known it. All seemed lost from a young age. The smell of bloodied smoke, the horrors of conflict…. And the vicious actions of the pirate’s leader: Ridley. Ridley proved to be a fatal weakness in her psyche, the dragonoid’s presence was a weapon that brought back chilling memories of that fateful day… memories that she had suppressed well into the present day.

The Chozo, a mysterious and highly advanced species of sage-like avian sapients, had taken pity on the homeless humanoid -- they having been the ones to accidentally reveal Samus’s home colony of K-2L to Ridley’s pirates -- and decided that it was the least that they could do to mourn the dead. Seeking comfort at a young age, Samus agreed to be taken from her colony’s ruins by Old Bird, her later mentor figure, and his posse. Old Bird transported the human to their homeworld of Zebes -- a reclusive backwater planet that wasn’t suitable to life outside of the adaptive Chozo. Samus only survived on the planet of Zebes due to a blood transfusion that had been given to her to give her Chozo DNA. Customarily, this made the human part Chozo… a hybrid that would take the best qualities from either species and allow her to live in refuge on the backwater planet that offered her shelter.

The transfusion of new blood into her system had given Samus a newfound purpose within the clan that had taken her in. Elements of ancient Chozo warriors now littered her genes, and she found achievement when Old Bird and Grey Voice had decided to train her with their clan’s ancient warrior techniques. Both of her heritages had propelled her to greatness, and that greatness was succeeded with an awarded Power Suit that enhanced and regulated her abilities. The Chozo, with the help of their artificial intelligence Mother Brain, had crafted an efficient warrior…. A true predator in the galaxy… except for one facet: the compassion that Samus showed. The adolescent exhibited what it meant to be the perfect warrior, but the sacrifice that her parents had made… the wishes that they had to enjoy the simple parts of life… kept Samus from achieving greatness in the eyes of the Chozo. This compassion displayed the potential weaknesses that could lead to her downfall… but it did not instill disbelief into the Chozo about Samus. No. Rather, it gave them greater belief that should she put her talents to use, she could be a bringer of peace to the known galaxy.

A humble farewell followed when Samus Aran reached adolescence. She departed Zebes, her home through formative years, to join with the Federation’s police force to keep pirate forces at bay. The Federation was composed of various species all banding together for common prosperity within the second spiral ring of the Milky Way. Over a hundred systems and twelve species made up the Federation, and at the height of their prosperity they had begun to fall victim to constant pirate raids… Samus had been one of those casualties in spirit… and she wished to use what the Chozo had taught her to make a difference. That difference was short-lived due to the bureaucracy of the Federation’s Police Hierarchy and Regulations. It was difficult to respect any of the actions that she took while under the command of Commander Adam Malkovich… to no fault of his own. He, and a few squadmates, had been the only reasons to remain with the police force… but one event had brought Samus to take her own path.

Zebes was the new target of a pirate attack. And while the Federation was positioned to halt the crisis through any means, Samus stepped up to answer the call and save as many of her old clan as she could. It was a daring operation… one that saw little to be proud of given the discoveries made once planetside. Many of her kin were dead, Mother Brain had turned rogue, and Ridley still lived after all this time. The horrors of the past had caught up to her, and it was only through the determination of safely bringing Old Bird and the other living Chozo off-planet that had allowed Samus to escape with her life. Zebes was still a pirate stronghold -- the Federation doing nothing more than bombing the planet from orbit.

Samus immediately cut ties with the Federation, believing that she could do greater good on the missions that she believed important to the galaxy to eventually bring about the peace she desperately sought. Commander Malkovich was more than understanding when she had turned in her resignation. Malkovich had been a part of the system for too long. Maybe he hadn’t fought for Samus to remain with the Federation because he knew that her exploits were better suited to the galactic whole. Whatever the reason, Samus Aran had fled to the Federation’s exterior to further hone herself as a Bounty Hunter. On the fringe of Federation space, Samus had come to terms with the profession that chose her. Through tragedy and determination, she had accepted that this was the life she was suited for: succeeding where thousands failed… and ensuring peace will prevail at any cost

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

* **Superhuman Physique:** Durability, strength, and speed are enhanced due to the infusion of Chozo DNA.
* **Increased Stamina:** Samus isn’t quick to tiring, being able to fight for more than a day without showing signs of fatigue thanks to more than a decade of training and her altered physique.
* **Enhanced Senses:** Samus’s senses are more toned than that of a normal human.
* **Superhuman Movement:** Samus’s physique allows her to run and jump at heights far past normal human ability, even being able to survive falls from dramatic heights.
* **Adaptability:** The Chozo DNA that Samus possesses allows for better adaptability to alien environments.

### Skills

* **Expert Marksman:** Through nearly two decades of life, Samus has become proficient in weapon-handling and firing -- especially with the use of her Power Suit.

### Inventory

**Powersuit: This suit was given to Samus during her time with the Chozo and was built to be fused with her mind, body, and spirit. The Power Suit’s main purpose is to protect Samus from adverse environments and enemy fire.**

**Zero Suit: Beneath the Power Suit, Samus wears a skin-tight bodysuit known as the Zero SUit. Because of it’s negligible weight, this suit allows Samus to perform at top physical performance.**

**Gunship: A Custom-made ship used for transporting across the galaxies.**