Dark Samus (Prime)

Metroid Universe AU: Synthetic Rival ----- (Image credit: Jahwa on r/Metroid) ----- Dark Samus is the cold, calculating, and sinister Phazon-born counterpart of Samus who seeks to spread Phazon's influence throughout the galaxy. Phazon is a synthetic material known for its ability to destroy the delicate ecosystems of entire planets by manipulating the energy of its host organisms and capable of regenerating lost or comprised body parts of the host's system. The Phazon Suit, used by Samus Aran during the events of Metroid Prime 1, manipulated this unique power in her quest for the Key artifacts to breach the Impact Crater. Under the right circumstances it enabled Samus to regenerate her energy levels. Ripped away by Metroid Prime in its dying moments, the Phazon Suit contained Samus' DNA and was used by the creature to imitate herindividual behavior and characteristics. Dark Samus, as a member of the Phazon species, seeks to spread Phazon throughout the galaxy and subdue every living creature under her control. She possesses the unique ability of mind control to subjugate her victims, infected by the Phazon virus from contact with her tongue-like alien tendrils to manipulate the serotonin levels of its host. Many of the Space Pirates have already been infected for Dark Samus' own ends: notable signs of an individual's infection include visible display of psychological trauma, increased violent behavior, and abnormal interests. Dark Samus doesn't stop there — she can even corrupt other bounty hunters. Though she uses the same battle techniques identical to Aran, Dark Samus is often aggressive towards other lifeforms, and always with a sinister twist. The Federation wants her essence destroyed. ----- STORY: You are an independent bounty hunter allied with the Galactic Federation that's taken a mission to hunt down and destroy Dark Samus, with reports that she was last seen on Phaaze. The job pays big for this kind of risk — but will you ultimately succeed?