Line #1 FanficRecs/Metroid


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3	These are recommendations made by Tropers for ''Franchise/{{Metroid}}'' fanfics, all of which have to be signed to stay on the page. Feel free to add a fanfic of your own to the list, but remember to use the template found [[Main/FanficRecommendations here]].
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8	!!Authors & Websites
9	* ''[[https://www.metroid-database.com/old_site/fanfic.php Metroid Database Fanfiction Archive]]''
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11	!!General
12	''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7350308/1/another_worlds_burdens_to_carry another worlds burdens to carry]]'' by ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2395064/deadpoolhulk Deadpoolhulk]]''
13	* Recommended by [=TheDarkestDay=]
14	* ''Synopsis'': it's a monologue of Samus' thoughts during the last section of Metroid Prime Three. it's an interesting look into Samus' personality and the way she looks at the world, painting her as finding the life that she leads difficult to say the least.
15	* ''Status'': Complete
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17	''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8885218/1/Angseth Angseth]]'' by '[[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/162004/Cheshire_Kat24 Cheshire Kat24']].
18	* Recommended by Rhainor, [=FerreTrip=]
19	* ''Status'': Complete
20	* ''Synopsis'': (from the author's [[http://www.fanfiction.net/u/162004/ profile page]]) "Twenty years after the Aether incident, Angseth, the sole survivor of that horrible event, finds herself as a Confederation Battle Cruiser Captain on the edge of retirement. Until strange events once again cause her path to entwine with Samus Aran."
21	* ''Comments'': An extremely well-written science fiction story told with a minor "what if?" within the framework of the Metroid universe. Players of Metroid Prime 2 may recognize Angseth as the name of one of the dead Federation troopers encountered in the game. This story is the result of the author thinking, "What if she'd survived?" It works. Quite well. Primarily an [[OriginalCharacter OC fic]], Samus Aran (the games' protagonist) makes very few appearances. However, the story maintains the feel of the Metroid universe. Through the course of the story, the main character gets into scrapes with just about every hostile entity you might expect, while continually (and mostly unintentionally) getting more powerful all the while.
22	* ''Status'': As yet, the story is sitting unfinished at 27 chapters, and is slipping dangerously close to DeadFic territory, though it is still alive and its condition seems to be improving (last updated 6/28/09, several months since the last chapter).
23	** Update: Two chapters have been added since then, with the most recent one being added on 5/4/10.
24	** Not available on FF.net as of time of writing (2/20/11). First four chapters available [[http://www.metroid-database.com/fanfic.php here]].
25	*** Update: As of Jan. 7, 2013, it's back. "Reposting/rebooting my fics. Took the time out to work out (hopefully) all of the grammatical and layout kinks. I will post chapters as I finish them." [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8885218/1/Angseth]]
26	*** Updated original link with new URL. (I'm the original rec'er with a new username.)
27	** Complete as of May. 21, 2015. As a new reader, I'm not sure if the work to fix grammar was done, as the other troper mentioned; most dialogue lines lack commas for example, though it's not unreadable at all.
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29	''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3891380/1/Metroid_Tech_Discussion Metroid: Tech Discussion]]'' by 'G3rain1'
30	* Recommended by Sceptre
31	* ''Synopsis'': "Samus runs into a Federation technician in a bar. They chat about technology in the Metroid universe. An exploration of the power suit's underlying technologies."
32	* ''Comments'': While less of a traditional fanfiction and more of a fan's personal theory, it's an interesting story about the Power Suit, and it's totally believable. Right down to Samus getting multiple drinks from some guy in a bar.
33	* ''Status'': Completed
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35	''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4832242/1/Metroid_IV_Alone_In_The_Stars Metroid IV: Alone In The Stars]]'' by 'Magus523'
36	* Recommended by Darkurai
37	* ''Synopsis'': From Fanfiction.net: "Crippled and half-dead from a failed mission, Samus Aran now fights against an even deadlier lifeform than the Metroids, her own body now fused with the extinct monsters. Novelization."
38	* ''Comments'': A novelization of Metroid Fusion that vastly expands on the plot of the game, as well as Samus' relation to Adam Malkovich. While the backstory has been {{jossed}} by ''VideoGame/MetroidOtherM'' like crazy, it's still a great AU read anyway. Minor {{Shout Out}}s to Anime/CowboyBebop, ComicBook/{{Bone}}, VideoGame/StarCraft, and Manga/OutlawStar.
39	* ''Status'': Completed
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42	''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11698653/1/Human Human]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/7401715/EeveeNicks Eeveenicks]]
43	* Recommended by @/TyphlosionTheCat
44	* ''Synopsis'': This story is about Samus visiting Earth for the first time. It takes place after Super Metroid. Samus is hired for a seemingly boring mission that ends up becoming more than she had expected. She discovers a lot about her own past while battling against a group of human supremacists. '
45	* ''Comments'': Although there is an action plot, this fic really shines in its character development, particularly of Samus Aran and Adam Malkovich and their relationship. While they are definitely not romantic, they have a great dynamic and you can tell they both really respect each other. Samus herself develops a lot across the course of the story. She is suffering from some serious PTSD after her war against the Space Pirates, and this story gives a raw and realistic look at what's going on in her head. She is a very flawed but well-rounded and dynamic character.
46	This story is also the first in its series, and it's leading into the other three stories, "Spawn", "Xenophobia," and "Zero Host", all of which are full novel length, and the writing quality gets progressively better with each installment. All four stories in the series are complete at this time.
47	This series also portrays Samus as having had relationships with people of both sexes and manages to have solid LGBT themes without making them the focus of the story at any point.
48	* ''Status'': Completed
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50	''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1140931/1/Hatchling Hatchling]]'' by 'Eyes5'
51	* Recommended by @/FyreNWater
52	* ''Synopsis'': From Fanfiction.net: "Samus. Metroid. Hatchling. A piece of planet SR388 has stabilized its orbit around a small star and Samus is inclined to investigate if the X still exist. She goes there despite protests from the Federation and the malfunctioning of her power suit."
53	* ''Comments'': Expands the canon events in the series, primarily ''Fusion'', with flashbacks to events from other games and the manga for Samus' childhood. Fleshes out Samus' personality and feelings, portraying her as a warrior, a motherly figure, and a lonely girl. Features interesting character interactions, issues with Samus' Metroid DNA, and an original post-''Fusion'' adventure. Unfortunately, ''Hatchling'' seems to have entered DeadFic territory, with the last update in February 2009.
54	* ''Status'': DeadFic
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56	''[[http://web.archive.org/web/20060221225236/http://metroidgalaxy.com/Metroidstory.php The Huntress Series]]'' by 'Giegie'
57	* Recommended by @/{{Phaaze}}
58	* ''Synopsis'': From Metroidgalaxy: The Huntress Series of stories I have written are based around Samus Aran, shortly after she destroyed Planet Zebes. At the time I wrote these, I hadn't played Metroid Fusion, and so I had no idea what took place in that game and therefore could not write what took place afterwards in my Fan Fictions. So I simply excluded that game from this series, my apologies if Fusion is your favorite game and you would like to have it included, but many have said that these stories aren't too bad. In my personal opinion some parts could stand to be redone, but I am happy overall with the final result of them.
59	* ''Comments'': Sadly the site that hosted the series is not up anymore, however the internet archives have made the site as well as all 8 of the stories available. The Huntress Series expands on what Samus is like outside of being a bounty hunter, the struggles she has gone through in her life, and how she deals with them now. It features many twists and turns that make for a very engaging story that drags you in and never lets you go. Interestingly, much of the series fits into the current canon quite well.
60	* ''Status'': Complete... ''technically''. Parts 0-VI form a complete story, and Part VI was originally meant to be the ending of the series and ties off much of the story with a fulfilling finale, so one could stop reading there without missing anything. [[SeriesFauxnale However]], Part VII was eventually written, and started a brand new story arc after a TimeSkip that ends on an incomplete cliffhanger, which will never be continued as Giegie stopped writing ''Metroid'' fanfiction shortly afterwards.
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62	''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1823486/1/Blackdie Blackdie]]'' by 'Dr. Bross'
63	* Recommended by Ingsmasher
64	* ''Synopsis'': Post-Fusion. Samus is hired by the Federation to track down a renegade squad of GF Marines who have stolen a deadly chemical weapon and plan to sell it on the black market.
65	* ''Comments'': Definitely an action-packed read. The pacing is excellent, and the plot comes together beautifully while having enough enemies strong enough to take on a fully-powered Samus without Nerfing her. And despite the sci-fi setting, the basic plot is a dead ringer for today's troubled times with the threat of a WMD on the open market. If ever a Metroid movie is made, this is the style it should follow.
66	* ''Status'': Complete
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68	''[[http://www.metroid2002.com/maru_mari/ Maru Mari]]'' by Houston
69	* Recommended by Michael Maltani
70	* ''Synopsis:'' A parody comic strip of the first Metroid game, featuring Samus and LovableRogue Houston, as they traverse the caverns of Zebes and hope to get their mission done.
71	* ''Comments:'' Arguably, you can say Houston is more of a dumbass like Gordon Frohman of ''Concerned'' from ''VideoGame/HalfLife2''. Just beware of the loads of swearing ahoy.
72	* ''Status:'' Complete with 73 strips.
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74	''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4542181/1/Metroid_Dread Metroid Dread]]'' by Ultimate Ridley
75	* Recommended by gooshtar and @/{{Thunderchin}}
76	* ''Synopsis'': from the author's page: 'After the events of Metroid Fusion, supposedly, the galaxy is at peace. However, with a hidden conspiracy being developed along with a master plan the Space Pirates will administer, it is not even close.'
77	* ''Comments'': This fanfic, starting mere days after Metroid Fusion's ending, begins with the Federation declaring a golden age is nigh. Then a lot of character (re)introduction ensues, followed by Samus crashlanding on a nearby planet in an attempt to escape the Federation. Shortly after... Samus joins the Space Pirates. In order to combat the corrupt Galactic Federation. This happens in countless Metroid fics, but this fic executes it particularly well, and the allegiance is actually somewhat believable just because of the way the author explains it. There are very few [[OriginalCharacter OCs]] (not counting creatures), with many old faces at least poking their head in for a bit. In particular, all of the hunters from Prime Hunters are mentioned and some are characterized. The whole fic seems to be inspired by all Metroid games in fact, because all of them get an homage in their own way. If there's anything negative to say, it's that the description at times is rather lacking, but the dialogue, plot, and characterizations are particularly fantastic. Definitely worth a read.
78	* ''Status'': In progress... and may be a Dead Fic. It's currently at 17 chapters and approximately 70-75 thousand words. The last chapter was posted fairly recently, but it's pretty lacking in overall quality -- the author, however, expresses interest in both rewriting chapter 17 and finishing the story without rushing it.
79	** DeadFic, as it hasn't been updated since June 2011. (It's 2017 at the time of this writing)
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81	''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5451766/1/I_Pirate I, Pirate]]'' by Seldavia
82	* Recommended by: @/{{Aster Corbett}}
83	* ''Status'': Complete
84	* ''Synopsis'': A very good AlternateUniverse fic following not Samus, but a Space Pirate (known later as 'Dr. B') that becomes self-aware due to Phazon mutation. This space pirate explores his new sentience, builds his identity, and devotes his life to studying the elusive idea called 'I' that gives sentient beings their true power. At times, he tags along with Samus. Other times, he follows the events of the Metroid canon that Samus was not there to witness...
85	* ''Comments'': This fic is written by Seldavia, who has authored three (count em, THREE) stories listed on the [[FanficRecs/TheLegendOfZelda FanficRecs page]] for ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda''. She has not lost her touch, and is currently even writing a sequel, known as [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5830437/1/ The Unsinkable Dr. B]]. An interesting thing of note is that the thought process and identity discovery of the main character of the Dr. B series mirrors many issues and traits associated with the autism spectrum. Not only that, but the characterization of Samus both manages to be professional, empowered, emotional, yet very sensible-- overall a merit to the Metroid fandom.
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87	''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10790907/1/Sylux-New-beginnings Sylux Neophyte]]'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/3099361/Tyrannolodon Tyrannolodon]]''
88	* Recommended by [=TheRedStarRising=] @/{{Varaxar}}
89	* ''Status'': Dead (last updated February 2017)
90	* ''Synopsis'': Part one of a planned saga. Sylux: New Beginnings is a complete redo of Tyrannolodon's prior Sylux focused fanfictions meant to do away with old shames and start with a clean slate. Focusing on the first part of the origins of Sylux as he goes from a precocious boy on Cylosis to the bane of the Federation.
91	* ''Comments'': While Tyrannolodon considers his prior works deep old shames that he'd rather people not read, he has earnestly worked at improving for his newest attempt at tackling Metroid. The usage of footnotes is also quite useful for offering details about the setting that the story itself can't cover. It's definitely worth checking the progress of even if there are some rough edges (particularly around dialogue and his issues with sporadic visualization aids and propensity to repeat a certain few words over and over). With the help of Mental Omega, writer of Red Alert Mental Effect; the story has had a fairly major rewriting that greatly improves the quality of the work. The action is overall top notch, intense and furious and Sylux (real name Sigmund von Schirmer) is ''adorable'' as a child, with the story seeming to make a point of the differences in Samus and Sylux as a result of how they are reared by their respective ancient aliens, Samus with love and kindness and Sylux with apathy and often outright scorn from his father figure, likely setting the wheels of Sylux's descent into darkness in motion. There's an obvious passion for the setting of Metroid and the exploration of at times deeply obscure parts of the setting. Who ever thought that there would be a ''Ylla'' character?
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93	''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12580680/1/Inheritance Inheritance]]'' by ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6589529/Cuofeng Cuofeng]]''
94	* Recommended by: @/{{Temujin}}
95	* ''Status'': Complete
96	* ''Synopsis'': After the fall of Phaaze and the end of the X-plague the galaxy was at peace. But as Samus wandered out at the edges of space, whispers came to her of something new: an ancient discovery, a Space Pirate force bearing down on a Federation outpost, and a fight brewing in the bones of the silent Chozo empire.
97	* ''Comments'': This long and continuous adventure mystery narrative is the perfect mix of an engaging sci-fi story and the experience of actually playing a new Metroid game. It captures the feeling of the genera so well, slipping game mechanics in with in-universe explanations that subtly become part of how you remember the lore. This Samus is a fantastic depiction, the fearsome yet caring warrior seen as an alien by every one of the races she might claim as her own.
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99	''[[https://forums.sufficientvelocity.com/threads/saga-metroid.59138/ Saga]]'' by ''[[https://forums.sufficientvelocity.com/members/krasnyy-spartak.2757/ Krasnyy Spartak]]''
100	* Recommended by: @/{{Varaxar}}
101	* ''Status'': Ongoing
102	* ''Synopsis'': Sylux and Samus are two sides of the same coin; both motivated by vengeance to bring about justice to the darkness of the universe. Follow them from the very beginning to the final culmination of their destiny.
103	* ''Comments'': Starting off with a brutal take on the orphaning of Samus and Sylux (revealed to be named Arne Skjoldr in the story), Genesis offers fun characterization for the families of Samus and Arne that only makes it more painful when they die. Having just wrapped up the initial set of events with the first story Genesis; the Saga promises a ''Metroid'' epic from start to finish as well as a host of fun and memorable characters. Even Samus and Arne stand out despite being three. Check the links in the OP to see the versions of the fanfic hosted on other sites.
104	* Now has a [[Fanfic/{{Saga\|Metroid}} tropes page]].
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106	''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/34775890 Unfettered and Raw]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Zmeura Zmeura]]
107	* Recommended by: @/{{unknowni}}
108	* ''Status'': Complete (one-shot)
109	* ''Synopsis'': Samus considers her relationship with Chozo spiritualism as she defeats one of her greatest foes yet.
110	* ''Comments'': Short and sweet, this is a great meditation on what the religion of the Chozo might be like regarding their dead and how Samus fits in with all that. It's also satisfying to see a certain villain from ''Dread'' get what's coming to him.
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112	''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12007641/1/In-Memoriam In Memoriam]]'' by [[https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6320906/Brother-Brain Brother Brain]]
113	* Recommended by @/{{Jack the Hammer}}
114	* ''Status'': One-shot
115	* ''Synopsis'': Samus returns to K-2L to pay her respects.
116	* ''Comments'': Set at an unspecified time late in the series, this is probably the only fanfic where Samus takes time to return to where it all began to reflect on her origins and show how much her biological parents mean to her.
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118	''[[https://sites.google.com/view/ginnandbongo/metroid-1 Metroid 1]]'' by Yoko Bongo and edited by Rón Jack Ginn
119	* Recommended by @/{{Jack the Hammer}}
120	* ''Status'': Complete
121	* ''Synopsis'': She is quiet, mysterious, and incredibly powerful. Now, we examine the early life and adventures of Samus Aran in a faithful, well-researched account of the rise of Metroid.
122	* ''Comments'': A novelization of the Manga/MetroidManga that aims to present a more realistic view of the series setting and [[AdaptationExpansion expands on what the manga showed us]]. The author is quite well versed in the franchise's lore and includes quite a number of references and {{Call Forward}}s to future games, missing only ''VideoGame/MetroidDread'' (understandable, since this story was published on June 25, 2018). Unusually, the novella is available for sale on [[https://www.amazon.com/dp/1387863959 Amazon]] but the full story is also a PDF on the author's website free of charge.
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124	''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/34383862/chapters/85563343 This Time]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/CuratorOfFluff/pseuds/CuratorOfFluff CuratorOfFluff]]
125	* Recommended by [=taotruths=]
126	* ''Status'': Complete (One-Shot with two chapters)
127	* ''Synopsis'': Samus Aran. Renowed Bounty Hunter. Bane of Space Pirates. The most dangerous warrior in the galaxy. Calling her dad before she leaves for work.
128	* ''Comments'': A two chapter story that serves as a prologue and epilogue of ''VideoGame/MetroidDread'', where Samus gives a call to her adoptive bird dad Old Bird, with some very heartwarming father-daughter interactions between the two, with Old Bird getting worried about her mission to ZDR because...well, [[spoiler:Raven Beak being her blood bird donor father]]. The second chapter focuses on him worrying about his daughter fighting the sins of her fathers, and even features [[Manga/MetroidManga Pyonchi from the manga]], where they live together on a farm. [[spoiler:Also Old Bird's reaction to Samus turning into a Metroid for real serves as a great capper for an angst ridden story]].
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130	''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/36241987 Hawk Moth]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Zmeura/pseuds/Zmeura Zmeura]]
131	* Recommended by [=taotruths=]
132	* ''Status'': Complete (One-shot)
133	* ''Synopsis'': The Mawkin are the last of the Chozo tribes to meet the Luminoth on Aether. Too bad Raven Beak's not a stirring diplomat, and is only interested in one thing as usual: power.
134	* Comments: An ArcWelding fic that connects both ''VideoGame/MetroidPrime2Echoes'' and ''VideoGame/MetroidDread'' together, as it was stated that the Luminoth and Chozo knew each other before the events of the former game. It's also based on the theory of how Raven Beak got the Sunburst attack, along with suggesting that the Luminoth's Seeker Missiles were modified Chozo Storm Missiles. Not only that, it gives an insight into the mind of Raven Beak, where despite his stoic nature, it suggests that it's a defense mechanism to hide how much of a bloodthirsty savage that he really is, and how he views anything he deems to be beneath his power. There's even a cool fight scene between Raven Beak and the Luminoth champion A-Kul.
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136	''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/34410880 to consume a galaxy]]'' by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/doorstopQuiet/pseuds/doorstopQuiet doorstopQuiet]]
137	* Recommended by Tropers/{{Anura}}
138	* ''Status'': Complete (One-shot)
139	* ''Synopsis'': A retelling of ''VideoGame/MetroidFusion'' from the perspective of the X.
140	* Comments: Reimagines X as a hive mind, trying in vain to squish Samus. Its character slowly develops as it absorbs more knowledge from sapient sources, and it has a bit of character to it that was never really in the game; it's hard not to feel a little sorry for how ''traumatized'' it was by the Metroids.
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142	!!Music / Filk
143	"[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaFte7dGDVY Vs. Ridley With Lyrics]]" by [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWuZ0UvpVzJ2d9n11bQpmA Man on the Internet]]
144	* Recommended by Tropers/SparkyLurkdragon
145	* ''Synopsis'': Ridley sings along to the remix of his song from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', with backing from what's presumably a choir of Space Pirates.
146	* ''Comments:'' I'm usually pretty picky about filk songs, but this is delightfully violent and absolutely nails Ridley's personality.
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148	"[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7M-8tZ85sI Only Human]]" by Sebastian Mårtensson.
149	* Recommended by Tropers/SparkyLurkdragon
150	* ''Synopsis'': A song from Samus' perspective about her mission and how the rest of the galaxy sees her.
151	* ''Comments:'' This was originally on the ''Harmony of a Hunter 101% Run'' compilation album. Nails Samus' character. "Yeah I'm the one who justice call / When all hope seems to fall apart..."
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153	!!Crossover
154	''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4011562/1/Through-Time-and-Space Through Time And Space]]'' by lady-warrioress
155	* Recommended by Tropers/{{fruitstripegum}}
156	* ''Status'': Complete
157	* Crossover with: ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}''
158	* ''Synopsis'': Starscream's creator wants him back so he sends a bounty hunter to catch him. Starscream won't go down without a fight and the hunter gets more than he bargained for.
159	* ''Comments'': A crossover with Franchise/{{Transformers}}.
160	[=[[reviews:ThroughTimeAndSpace]]=]
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162	''Roleplay/HatchlingQuest'' by [=ImmortalsBlade=].
163	* Recommended by {{Universalperson}}
164	* ''Status'': Ongoing
165	* ''Crossover with'': ''Literature/{{Worm}}''
166	* ''Other'': [[PlayByPostGame Quest Format]]; the readers decide on the characters' actions.
167	* ''Synopsis'': A young hatchling leaves her nest, and on her way to her destination she finds a dastardly plot: Space Pirates have rigged an abandoned space station to fall on a planet in another dimension. She succeeds in saving the planet but finds herself trapped there with no way home. The world is primitive by her standards, but has many individuals with unnatural powers...as well as Chozo statues. Can Samus Aran handle Earth-Bet? Can Earth-Bet handle her? And what is the sinister plot that weaves it's way through both universes?
168	* ''Comments'': Has a unique premise - the fic begins many years before the first ''Metroid'' and stars Samus as a young teenager. Samus's portrayal is also notable - a combination of {{Adorkable}}, [[GenkiGirl passionate]], NoSocialSkills, and [[TraumaButton traumatic memories that can literally leave her curled up in a ball]]. Then there's also the fact that PowerCreepPowerSeep is ''not'' in play - standard Federation technology is orders of magnitude above anything on ''Worm''-Earth, and [[OutsideContextProblem Samus is orders of magnitude above that]]. This doesn't break the plot, partly because the story is about Samus trying to overcome her issues and learning to interact with other humans. It's also partly because ''something else'' is bringing things from the ''Metroid''-verse into ''Worm''-Earth, with shocking, horrifying and sometimes humorous results. As you can tell, MoodWhiplash and GenreDeconstruction are both in play. Most importantly, the story is a good read with engaging characters, interesting worldbuilding and an intriguing mystery.
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170	''[[https://forums.sufficientvelocity.com/threads/duodecimarch-revolution-worm-multicross-quest.73975/ Duodecimarch Revolution]] by ''[[https://forums.sufficientvelocity.com/members/krasnyy-spartak.2757/ Spartakrod]]''
171	* Recommended by: @/{{Varaxar}}
172	* ''Status'': Ongoing
173	* ''Crossover with'': ''Literature/{{Worm}}'', ''VideoGame/CityOfHeroes'', ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}'', ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer40000}}'', ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'', and six other unrevealed settings and four originals.
174	* ''Other'': [[PlayByPostGame Quest Format]]; the readers decide on the characters' actions.
175	* ''Synopsis'': A spin off of Spartakrod fanfic Saga, this Quest features Samus Aran and Arne Skjoldr (destined to become Sylux in the main canon of ''[[https://forums.sufficientvelocity.com/threads/saga-metroid.59138/ Saga]]'') being dropped off onto Earth-Bet of Worm after taking out a wormhole station being fought over by the Space Pirates and the R.A.I.D. They find that they're hardly the only extradimensional visitors there though, as the Transformers have been fighting their war in secret there for a long time, and the dimensions of the multiverse of City of Heroes are already heavily involved in behind the scenes meddling, while links to the world of Godzilla and the grim darkness of the far future also exist. Whatever is bringing these and possibly other realities together can only have something to do with the Coming Storm, something that may threaten the survival of humanity and other species in this expansive multicross. Can the two save the conjoined earths from the designs of many conquerors? Why are these dimensions being brought together? And can two young, traumatised teenagers find themselves in this clash of realities?
176	* ''Comments'': While admittedly inspired by Hatchling Quest, Duodecimarch is firmly rooted in Krasnyy Spartak's fascinating takes on Metroid and the involved crossovers, where fae demonstrates faer mad genius for crossing over wildly different settings into a coherent and fascinating narrative. While so far in a pedal to the metal pace, what's been shown so far is tantalizing mystery and intrigue that spans many factions and many realities with two awkward but earnest teen heroes with a passion for helping those down on their luck with differing ways to cope with their separate but similar traumas. Samus is an eager, sometimes silly but determined and heroic young girl whose painful past drives her onwards to protect others even as the memories tear at her; Arne is also an orphan like her, but also an abuse victim trying to recover his sense of self-worth after his Alimbic foster parents tore much of it down. Making both a wide and diverse array of friends and battling a staggering array of enemies, it also promises a starker take on alien invasion and imperialism tropes as the two are caught in the affairs of great powers from many realities that the Earths being targeted will struggle to handle. Spartakrod's worldbuilding, characterization, engaging mystery and conflict, and sheer sense of fun are impeccable, and while fae writes a lot, the pacing with which fae writes never feels dragging despite the nominal length of the posts. High-octane action that gives you a feel for the enormous power of the characters involved is tightly used, with a great sense of how to use characters of differing powers and power levels while keeping them relevant.

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