List of Metroid characters
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Metroid is a series of nonlinear science fiction action games published by Nintendo, featuring side-scrolling, metroidvania, and first-person shooter elements. The player character and protagonist of the series is Samus Aran, a space-faring bounty hunter who battles Space Pirates and a species called the Metroid.
Major characters
Samus Aran
Samus Aran (サムス・アラン, Samusu Aran) is a bounty hunter and the protagonist of the series. Prior to the events of the series, her homeworld was attacked by the Space Pirates, and her parents were murdered by their leader Ridley. This led to her being taken in by the Chozo aliens, who saved her life and raised her to become a warrior. She wears a futuristic suit equipped with armor, blaster cannons and other weapons such as missiles. The additional protection provided by the suit allows Samus to survive on other planets. Samus also appears in the Super Smash Bros. series as a playable character.
Ridley
Ridley (リドリー) is a high-ranking Space Pirate and major recurring antagonist who serves as Samus's archenemy.
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