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The '''Plasma Beam''' is a [[Chozo]]-designed upgrade to Samus' | The '''Plasma Beam''' is a [[Chozo]]-designed upgrade to Samus' [[Arm Cannon]]. It serves different functions in its different appearances in the ''[[Metroid (series)|Metroid]]'' series. It is the one of the most powerful beam weapons in Samus' arsenal. | ||
In ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', ''[[Super Metroid]]'', and ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'' It has the ability to pass through enemies allowing it to hit multiple targets, this effect is also carried over when the Plasma Beam is stacked with other weapons.<ref name=mf/><ref name=sm/> In Metroid II, the Plasma Beam can also travel through walls.<ref name=m2/> Samus can obtain the Plasma Beam in [[Metroid: Zero Mission]] with the same effects, though she cannot use it until she defeats the [[Ruins Test]]. | In ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', ''[[Super Metroid]]'', and ''[[Metroid Fusion]]'' It has the ability to pass through enemies allowing it to hit multiple targets, this effect is also carried over when the Plasma Beam is stacked with other weapons.<ref name=mf/><ref name=sm/> In Metroid II, the Plasma Beam can also travel through walls.<ref name=m2/> Samus can obtain the Plasma Beam in [[Metroid: Zero Mission]] with the same effects, though she cannot use it until she defeats the [[Ruins Test]]. | ||
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==Manuals== | ==Manuals== | ||
===Metroid Prime=== | ===Metroid Prime=== | ||
{{Manual|mp1|Plasma Beam|The most powerful beam weapon in Samus' | {{Manual|mp1|Plasma Beam|The most powerful beam weapon in Samus' arsenal, the short-range Plasma Beam launches streams of molten energy that can ignite some enemies and melt ice. Like all beam weapons, the Plasma Beam can combine with Missiles for a high-powered combo attack once Samus finds its combo power-up.<ref name=prime>{{Cite manual|The most powerful beam weapon in Samus' arsenal, the short-range Plasma Beam launches streams of molten energy that can ignite some enemies and melt ice. Like all beam weapons, the Plasma Beam can combine with Missiles for a high-powered combo attack once Samus finds its combo power-up.|Metroid Prime|17}}</ref>}} | ||
===Metroid Prime: Trilogy=== | ===Metroid Prime: Trilogy=== | ||
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===Metroid Prime=== | ===Metroid Prime=== | ||
"Fire the Plasma Beam to open Red Doors. The Plasma Beam is very effective against cold-based enemies. Charge the Plasma Beam to fire a sphere of plasma. Enemies struck by this blast will be engulfed in flames for a few moments."<ref>{{cite|Fire the Plasma Beam to open Red Doors. The Plasma Beam is very effective against cold-based enemies. Charge the Plasma Beam to fire a sphere of plasma. Enemies struck by this blast will be engulfed in flames for a few moments.|Samus' | "Fire the Plasma Beam to open Red Doors. The Plasma Beam is very effective against cold-based enemies. Charge the Plasma Beam to fire a sphere of plasma. Enemies struck by this blast will be engulfed in flames for a few moments."<ref>{{cite|Fire the Plasma Beam to open Red Doors. The Plasma Beam is very effective against cold-based enemies. Charge the Plasma Beam to fire a sphere of plasma. Enemies struck by this blast will be engulfed in flames for a few moments.|Samus' Notes|Metroid Prime}}</ref> | ||
===Metroid Prime 3: Corruption=== | ===Metroid Prime 3: Corruption=== | ||
