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The '''Chozo''' are a race of highly intelligent, bird-like extraterrestrials. The [[Chozo Lore|lore]] left behind by the Chozo colony on [[Tallon IV]] states that the Chozo were unsure of their exact origins.<ref name=beginnings>{{cite|The history of the Chozo stretches back into ancient times, so far into the fog of the past that we know not where our ancestors came from. One thing is clear, however: the Chozo who colonized Tallon IV made a conscious choice to eschew a civilization of advanced technology. They chose to live in harmony with nature, guided by the providence of the universe. As this city grows, we plan to honor them with written tributes, carvings etched in stone to remind us always of their legacy.|[[Chozo Lore]]|[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]}}</ref> At its peak, their civilization stretched to many planets. The Chozo are responsible for raising [[Samus Aran]], the protagonist of the ''Metroid'' series, after the death of her parents and the entire [[K-2L]] colony. Their history and fate are an overall mystery, although many mentions and evidence of their existence are present throughout the entire ''[[Metroid (series)|Metroid]]'' series. It is unknown whether members of their race still survive, as they have never made a direct appearance in any of the games.

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The Chozo made contact with other advanced species such as the [[Bryyonian]]s, the [[Luminoth]], the [[Ylla]] and [[Human]]s.<ref>{{cite|The ships of Bryyo sped to the stars, in all directions, bearing the banner of peace. Soon we found stellar brethren in the Chozo, the Luminoth, and the Ylla. Starborne knowledge came to Bryyo, and we gladly sent our wisdom to our new friends in return. The hearts of Bryyo were filled with pride, and they honored the Lords of Science for all the wonders we provided. As the time of New Bryyo came to be, the old ways faded. The cries of joy from those who honored Science covered the angry shouts of those who mourned the old ways, the Primal Traditions.|Bryyonian Data - Age of Science|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref><ref>{{cite|It is told that the Luminoth were not born of Aether, but of the stars. In the early days, we roamed the greatness of the void, bathing in the glorious light of a thousand stars We met a vast number of enlightened minds... the N'kren, the Ylla, and the Chozo among them. Each of them, we found, had claimed a homeworld and formed a deep bond with it. In time, we decided to do the same.|Luminoth Lore|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> They exchanged knowledge and technology with each other. Being a race with vast experience with technology the Chozo advised their new allies to find a balance between new technology and the native cultures of the different species. These warnings were not always heeded, which led to the destruction of the Bryyonians by their inner conflicts.<ref>{{cite|In time, wonders of Science were not enough for those who held the Primal Traditions in their hearts. The warnings of the Chozo—to seek balance between old and new ways—were not heeded by the Lords of Science, myself included. We forged on, ignorant of the rage in the hearts of the Primals. The time came when Sfimas, First Lord of Science, denounced the Primals and their Traditions in the center of the Royal City. It was flame to a dry forest. The Age of Science ended, and the Age of Schism was born.|Bryyonian Data - Age of Schism|Metroid Prime 3: Corruption}}</ref> The Chozo were also responsible for the creation of the [[Elysian]]s, a race of self aware mechanoids.<ref name="Gift" />

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