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Ridley

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Base Ridley, as last depicted in Metroid: Zero Mission.
Base Ridley, as last depicted in Metroid: Zero Mission.
“ SAMUS~! Such a miserable and helpless little girl! Your existence is like a bad dream! I WILL ERASE YOU FROM THIS AND EVERY WORLD! „
~ Ridley

“ The reconstruction of geoform 187, code-named Ridley, was recently completed. After his defeat on Zebes, Command ordered a number of metagenetic improvements for him. Though aggressive, we were able to implement these changes in a cycle. The metamorphosis was painful, but quite successful in the end. Early tests indicate a drastic increase in strength, mobility, and offensive capability. Cybernetic modules and armor plating have been added as well. We believe our creation, now called Meta Ridley, will become the mainstay of our security force, a job he will certainly relish. „

“ Revived and regenerated through Phazon exposure, Omega Ridley has been energized to a new combat threat level. Target retains extremely durable, Phazon-enhanced armorskin, as well as protective armored plating. Scans indicate that a recent injury has not fully healed: expose and target wound to inflict damage. Target will act to protect this vulnerability: seek ways to stun the enemy and leave it open for deadly attacks. „

Summary

Ridley is one of the leaders of the Space Pirates and the archnemesis of Samus Aran, having orphaned her on K-2L when she was just a child. Despite his monstrous appearance, Ridley is a brilliant Space Pirate leader, but he is also a sadist happy to terrify his foes before killinging them. He is most infamous for his resilience, appearing again and again to oppose Samus. Even after his final death, clones of Ridley have returned to haunt her.

Powers and Stats

Tier: At least 7-C, possibly Low 7-B | At least 6-B | At least 6-B, far higher with Hypermode | At least 6-B | At least 6-B

Key: Ridley (Zero Mission) | Meta Ridley | Omega Ridley | Proteus Ridley | Ridley (Super Metroid)

Name: Ridley, Cunning God of Death

Origin: Metroid

Gender: Male

Age: Unknown

Classification: Space Dragon, Geoform 187 | Cybernetically enhanced Space Dragon | Phazon-mutated Space Dragon

Powers and Abilities:

Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Large Size (Type 0. While Ridley's exact size has varied between appearances, he's usually shown as being roughly three times Samus' height, while hunched over), Regeneration (Low-Mid. Survived his battle with Samus on SR388, despite his cybernetics blowing up[1], forcing him to abandon them[2], only to show up later in Super Metroid, fully healed. Shown to regain his usual coloration moments after having his life force sucked out by the infant Metroid[1]. Survived injuries that would be lethal even to him by feeding on human corpses[3]), Plasma Manipulation, Fire Manipulation and Breath Attack (Ridley is capable of unleashing a wide variety of flaming plasma attacks[4] from his mouth), Explosion Manipulation (Can shoot fireballs[5] that explode[1] across the ground[6]), Bodily Weaponry (Ridley uses his fangs, claws and sharp tail, which is dexterous enough to grab and strangle foes[7], in battle), Flight, Stealth Mastery (Capable of concealing his presence from Samus[8][6]), Enhanced Senses (Could smell Samus' noradrenaline through the Power Suit[3]), minor Animal Manipulation (Ridley's screeches are capable[9] of sending other creatures into a berserk state[10]), Organic Manipulation (Ridley's clone was shown to have stuck his former body to a wall with thick purple webs as he molted out of it[11]), Transformation and Statistics Amplification (Ridley's clone has the ability to enter a temporary transformation where it is immune to most of Samus' attacks, though her Super Missiles will hit him hard enough to knock him out of this state immediately[5]), Adaptation and Resistance to Acid Manipulation (Underwent genetic modifications to survive in Zebes' environment[7], granting him an increased adaptability to her surroundings[12] and protecting him from the acid rain of Crateria[13]), Resistance to Temperature Manipulation (Unaffected by the heat of Lower Norfair, which damages Samus unless she has the Gravity Suit equipped[14]. Can withstand attacks from the Ice Beam[15], Power Bomb[16] and the Plasma Beam[17]), Paralysis Inducement and Electricity Manipulation (Can withstand attacks from Samus Aran's Wave Beam[15][18])

All previous abilities, Cyborgization (Partial) and Enhanced Bodily Weaponry (Ridley has been outfitted with mechanical weaponry and armor plating thick enough to render him nearly invulnerable, though his mouth and chest remain relatively vulnerable[19], with the later weakness being removed by the time of Metroid Prime 3[20]), Acrobatics (Ridley is a very agile flier, being capable of hovering in place and pulling off corkscrew maneuvers to quickly halt his momentum and face a foe. He is even capable of briefly hovering with his wings destroyed[21]), Plasma Manipulation (Ridley's Kinetic Breath Weapon allows him to unleash powerful streams of plasma from his mouth[20][21]), Homing Attack (Meta Ridley is armed with a Multi-Missile System which lets him shoot several beams that home onto a target[21]), Explosion Manipulation (Ridley's Meson Bomb Launcher allows him to drop bombs onto a target as he swoops above them[21]), Fire Manipulation (The Ultrathermal Flamestrike Projector allows Ridley to unleash fiery shockwaves upon stomping the ground[21]), Resistance to Ice Manipulation (Resistant to Samus' Ice Beam, which can freeze enemies solid with a single shot[15]), Electricity Manipulation (Can withstand attacks from Samus' Wave Beam, which shoots electric bolts[15]), Temperature Manipulation (Can withstand attacks from Samus' Plasma Beam, which is hot enough to ignite common enemies[15])

All Meta Ridley abilities, Enhanced Regeneration (Low-High. Upon defeat, Ridley exploded into a shower of Phazon[21], only to somehow survive and return later in the series), Enhanced Plasma Manipulation (Capable of spewing flamethrower-like streams of plasma from his mouth[22]), Statistics Amplification and Phazon (Ridley is capable of entering Hypermode[22], a state that allows him to enhance himself with Phazon, enhancing his power greatly, and renders him nearly invulnerable to comparable foes' attacks[23], though he mostly does this to protect his weak spot from attacks when it is exposed), Non-Physical Interaction (The Phazon-based attacks unleashed by Hypermode are the only thing capable of harming Phaazoid enemies[24]), Vibration Manipulation (Can cause shockwaves by stomping the ground[22]), Weapon Creation (Capable of generating Phazite armor around his chest to protect it. Can also summon a Phazon blade around his claws while slashing with them[21]), Energy Manipulation (Can surround himself with energy while charging foes[21]), Homing Attack (Can shoot fireballs that home onto Samus somewhat[21]), Electricity Manipulation (Can conjure two orbs to then crush them together and unleash a wave of electricity. If one is destroyed, the attack will have gaps in it, and if both are, Ridley will be stunned out of the attack[21]), Resistance to Phazon, Temperature Manipulation (Can withstand attacks from Samus' Plasma Beam, which fires beams of powerful molten energy, hot enough to ignite enemies[15]), Ice Manipulation (Can withstand blows from Samus' Ice Missiles, which can freeze common enemies or large amounts of liquid), Electricity Manipulation (Can withstand attacks from the Hyper Ball, which unleashes arcs of powerful electricity[25]), Phasing and Durability Negation (Can withstand attacks from the Nova Beam, which is capable of piercing through matter and even strike enemies' vital organs directly, killing them instantly)

All base Ridley abilities, Cyborgization (Partial. While many of Meta Ridley's cybernetics have been shed, Ridley still boasts a large set of mechanical implants), enhanced Fire Manipulation (Can shoot several fireballs in a fan pattern with a single breath[1]), Energy Manipulation (Can gather energy around his claws to perform a powerful slash with them[1])

Attack Potency: At least Town level, likely Small City level (Should be superior to his teenaged clone that could threaten Samus in the Legendary Power Suit[26]) | At least Country level (Stated to be much stronger than his previous condition[27]. Fought against Phazon Suit Samus. Smashed a large structure) | At least Country level (Fought against PED Samus near the end of the game), far higher with Hypermode | At least Country level (Fought against Gravity Suit Samus and the Infant Metroid at once) | At least Country level (Fought against Gravity Suit Samus)

Speed: At least Massively Hypersonic+ (Can easily get the drop on Samus) | Sub-Relativistic (Comparable to Samus in her Gravity Suit) | Sub-Relativistic | Sub-Relativistic | Sub-Relativistic

Lifting Strength: At least Class 5 (Could overpower Power Suit Samus) | Class M (Superior to his Super Metroid self) | Class M | Class M (Can grapple Samus in her Gravity Suit. Could easily throw a large amount of rubble off his own body[1]) | Class M (Can grapple Samus in her Gravity Suit)

Striking Strength: At most Country level | At least Country level | At least Country level, far higher with Hypermode | At least Country level | Country level

Durability: At most Country level (Can take beatings from Samus Aran (Zero Mission) and survive the destruction of his entire fleet) | At least Country level | At least Country level, likely higher | At least Country level | At least Country level

Stamina: Superhuman. Has repeatedly survived inhuman amounts of punishment, though often with external aid. Ridley's clone could get up right after losing a fight to Samus and successfully escape despite having suffered many deep wounds to his body and wings[27]. Meta Ridley could fight after the destruction of his mechanical wings.

Range: Several Meters with his claws and tail, Tens of Meters with energy weaponry

Standard Equipment: None notable

Intelligence: Genius (Ridley is a cruel and effective Space Pirate commander who can constantly get the drop on his rival Samus. Even in a larval stage with none of his memories of experience, Ridley's clone was smart enough to escape captivity by playing dead and killing the researcher who opened the cage[28] and later lure Samus into a situation where she'd have to kill a bunch of creatures, thus leaving their bodies for him to eat[9])

Weaknesses: None Notable | Some of Meta Ridley's attacks can be interrupted by dealing damage to his mouth or hand as he's preparing them[29]. Additionally, he can be dealt damage relatively easily by shooting the inside of his mouth, bypassing his otherwise nigh-invulnerable plating[19]. Note that while said armor plating was much thinner around his chest in the first Metroid Prime, this weakness is seemingly removed in Metroid Prime 3. | Omega Ridley's chest region is not fully healed, and acts as a weak point for him[30], though it is protected by metallic flaps which must be forced open to reach it[22].

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Metroid: Samus Returns (2017) - Proteus Ridley Boss Battle
  2. ↑ Metroid: Samus Returns (2017) - Post-Credits Scene
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Metroid Manga (2002) - Chapter 8
  4. ↑ Metroid Manga (2002) - Chapter 16
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Metroid: Other M (2010) - Ridley Boss Battle
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Super Metroid (1994) - Ridley Boss Battle [Ceres Space Colony]
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Metroid Manga (2002) - Chapter 9
  8. ↑ Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (2007) - Intro, Norion
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Metroid: Other M (2010) - "Prey" [cutscene]
  10. ↑ Metroid: Other M (2010) - The "Deleter" [cutscene]
  11. ↑ Metroid: Other M (2010) - Samus discovers the molted remains of Ridley's adolescent body [cutscene]
  12. ↑ Metroid Manga (2002) - Chapter 2
  13. ↑ Metroid Manga (2002) - Chapter 11
  14. ↑ Super Metroid (1994) - Ridley Boss Battle
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 Metroid Prime (2002)
  16. ↑ Metroid: Other M (2010) - "Clearly, this facility is in complete disorder." [cutscene]
  17. ↑ Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (2007)
  18. ↑ Metroid Dread (2021) - E.M.M.I.-06WB
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Metroid Prime (2002) - Logbook, Meta Ridley
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (2007) - Logbook, Meta Ridley
  21. ↑ 21.00 21.01 21.02 21.03 21.04 21.05 21.06 21.07 21.08 21.09 Metroid Prime (2002) - Meta Ridley Boss Battle
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (2007) - Omega Ridley Boss Battle
  23. ↑ Metroid Prime Trilogy (2009) - Manual
  24. ↑ Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (2007) - Logbook, Phaazoid
  25. ↑ Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (2007) - Mogenar Boss Battle
  26. ↑ Metroid: Other M (2010) - The "Mystery Creature" attacks Samus in the Biosphere Test Area
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Metroid: Other M (2010) - Ridley Boss Battle
  28. ↑ Metroid: Other M (2010) - "Madeline... Bergman." [cutscene]
  29. ↑ Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (2007) - Meta Ridley Boss Battle
  30. ↑ Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (2007) - Logbook, Omega Ridley

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