Samus Aran, also known as Entrusted One, Guardian of the Galaxy, Lady, Newborn, Princess, Protector of the Galaxy, Sam, Sammy, Space Cadet, The Hatchling, The Hunter and Zero Suit Samus, is the main protagonist from the Metroid series.
Charactah Account[]
Samus Aran holds a distinguished position as a symbol of resilience within the expansive cosmos that constitutes her narrative. Recognized as the preeminent warrior in a civilization that encompasses a vast, inhabited galaxy, she operates under the auspices of an overarching governance that remains obscured. This society is teeming with trillions of sentients, many of whom are cognizant of additional colonized cosmic realms.
Throughout the substantial duration of her career, Samus has ceaselessly combated nomadic interstellar marauders and a multitude of malevolent entities, thus contributing to the preservation of peace across the galaxy. This legendary status has led to her being revered as a quasi-mythical figure or even a patron deity among the bounty hunting fraternity, although her roots are markedly more modest. Supplementary lore discloses her humble beginnings and the unexpected path that has shaped her identity.
Samus is frequently portrayed as a stoic, solitary heroine, imbued with a profound melancholy. Despite her remarkable triumphs, she maintains an introspective demeanor, driven by a relentless quest for vengeance against the Space Pirates, particularly Ridley, who bore direct responsibility for her mother's demise. Despite her solemn exterior, she harbors an unparalleled depth of compassion and humanity, which is often juxtaposed with the violent nature of her vocation. Her unyielding commitment to the greater good manifests in her tireless efforts to illuminate the most shadowy regions of the cosmos.
Samus' narrative exemplifies an extraordinary blend of tragedy and valor. Despite her profound sense of isolation, her unwavering fortitude and adaptability are celebrated. Her legend is marked by her willingness to surpass insurmountable obstacles and confront any emerging danger to the galaxy. This is exemplified by her readiness to make the ultimate sacrifice to prevent the proliferation of the X Parasites, whose insidious nature poses an existential threat to all organic life. It is this indomitable spirit and selflessness that underscore her enduring legacy as a beacon of hope amidst the cosmic vastness.
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
Fanfic[]
- A Good Idea At The Time
- A Memorable Fancy
- A Metroid Parody
- A Place Among the Stars
- A Sacrificial Mission
- A Simple Mission
- Aftermath
- All Which Lies Between
- An Atypical Day in the Life of Samus Aran
- An Unexpected Alliance
- Animal I Have Become
- Another Worlds Burdens To Carry
- Assembling Warriors
- Behind Cold Metal
- Beneath
- Blood of the Chozo
- Buried
- Chaos and the Aftermath
- Chronicles of the Extermination War
- Comfort Zone
- Commander in Latex
- Corruption
- Countdown on Norion
- Defiled
- Deleted
- Fading Dream
- Getting Stronger
- Half Blood
- Heaven
- Hunger
- Hunter's Song
- In a Heartbeat
- Invictus Venator
- It Can't Be That Easy
- Life Cycle of a Metroid
- Life of a Archer
- Looking Out For Number One
- Mama?
- Maximus Kolan: Original Draft
- Metroid Corruption: Another Story
- Metroid Dread
- Metroid High School
- Metroid Parody Fusion
- Metroid Plasma
- Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Remade
- Metroid Redemption
- Metroid Solitude
- Metroid Zenith
- Metroid: A Gladiators Story
- Metroid: Afloraltite
- Metroid: Aqua
- Metroid: Closure
- Metroid: Descent
- Metroid: Dread
- Metroid: Dread - Spacial Drift
- Metroid: Earth Invasion
- Metroid: Endgame
- Metroid: Endurance
- Metroid: Fugitive
- Metroid: Into the Black Abyss
- Metroid: Iron Woman
- Metroid: Origins
- Metroid: Other S
- Metroid: Seed
- Metroid: Shattered Hunter
- Metroid: The Deleter
- Metroid: The Untold Story
- Metroid: Their Greatest Weapons
- Metroids Attack
- Mind and Matter
- Missing
- Mother's Day
- My Hatchling: A Parent's Lament
- My Kindred Knight
- My Melissa
- Mysterious Enemy Troops
- Neophyte Romancers
- Peace and Aran
- Phazon Sickness
- Pirated Bounty Hunter
- Reflection
- Repairs
- Revival of the X
- Resurrection
- Retry
- Ridley Adventures, To Defeat Samus
- Ridley's Revenge
- Riley Aran: Origins
- Samus vs Bayonetta
- Samus' Death Scene
- Samus' Terrible Adventure
- Setting Memories
- Short Memories
- Something to Prove
- Something Worth Fighting For
- Such Disparate Facets
- Super Metroid
- Super Metroid: Family Ending
- Super Metroid: Last Metroid
- Super Metroid: The Novelization
- Sylux: Origins
- Taken
- The Adventures in Gamesphere
- The Authorization
- The Computer Probablem
- The Departure
- The Eulogy and the Unsung Hero
- The Huntress
- The Infection
- The Son of Samus
- The Son of Samus: Attack of Ridley
- The Son of Samus: Captured
- The Son of Samus: Echoes
- The Son of Samus: Mindbreak
- The Son of Samus: Ridley's Revenge
- The Son of Samus: The Mutiny
- The Son of Samus: The Mutiny 2
- The Son of Samus: The Mutiny 3
- These Golden Skies
- Things About Samus
- Thoughts of the Deceased
- Through Their Eyes
- Ultimate Warrior
- What Might Have Been
- When Worlds Collide
- Wings
- Woman of Three Legacies
- Worth One Thousand Tears
- XP4 Heroes of the Multiverse - Kickoff!
- Zero Suit Samus
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 moniker "Samus" is derived from a 3rd century Macedonian poet named Samus, which itself finds its roots in the Greek name "Samos." The phonetic pronunciation of the name is [ˈsæməs], which is similar to "SAM-us." In an interview with key developers involved in the original Metroid, it was revealed that her surname "Aran" was inspired by the actual name of the renowned football player Edson Arantes do Nascimento, commonly known as Pelé.
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