Line #9 Webcomic/MetroidThirdDerivative


1	->''"[[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/90/1 This whole planet is a bad day.]]"''
2	-->-- '''Samus Aran'''
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4	''[[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid Metroid: Third Derivative]]'' is a [[{{Franchise/Metroid}} Metroid]]-themed SpriteComic created by Reynard in December 2003 and hosted by ''[[Webcomic/BobAndGeorge Bob and George]]''. The comic takes place some time after ''[[VideoGame/MetroidPrime Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''. Samus Aran has traced [[TheCorruption the Phazon]] to its [[EldritchLocation source planet]] and she travels there to eliminate [[TheVirus the source of Phazon]] once and for all.
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7	!! ''Metroid: Third Derivative'' contains examples of:
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9	* AbhorrentAdmirer: Mother Brain for Ridley.
10	* AbnormalAmmo: The [[KineticWeaponsAreJustBetter Kinetic Beam]], Phase Beam, and the [[NukeEm Mega Missile]] are just a few of the weapons Samus wields.
11	* ActuallyPrettyFunny: [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/487/1 When a Space Pirate attempts to strengthen Ridley by integrating him with Phazon]], Ridley complains about the whole [[VideoGame/MetroidPrime Meta Ridley]] thing and compares himself to Coca-Cola ("Classic Ridley, not New Ridley"). When the Pirate then quips that that would make Phazon the Crystal Pepsi of the scenario, Ridley lets out a brief chuckle before saying he gets to live (which is really something, considering this is [[BloodKnight Ridley]]).
12	* AirVentPassageway: Samus with the Morph Ball up until [[TheCorruption Phazon corruption]] damaged her Varia Suit and required emergency repairs destroying the Morph Ball in the process.
13	* AnotherDimension: Subverted by Samus [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/163/1 blowing up a time portal]] with a Super Missile.
14	-->'''Samus:''' I'll jump into most swirling vortexes, but I draw the line at time travel.
15	* AreWeThereYet: [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/183/1 Ridley is not enjoying his space flight.]]
16	* ArmCannon: Samus's signature weapon, capable of firing various beam and missile weaponry.
17	* AssShove: Implied to have accidentally occurred with one of Squish's pincers:
18	-->'''Joey:''' [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/73/1 PINCER DOESN'T GO THERE! PINCER DOESN'T GO THERE!]]
19	* AttackOfThe50FootWhatever: Subverted. Kraid makes various appearances in the strip, but seems to be unable to leave his room.
20	* {{Backtracking}}: {{Lampshaded}} by Samus [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/93/1 when Joey asked if they are lost]] upon revisting a location.
21	-->'''Samus:''' We are '''backtracking'''. Is that understood?
22	* BagOfSpilling: Because of the Phazon-intense nature of Nemesis, Samus had to [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/5/1 reconfigure her Power Suit]] for the toxic environment that rendered much of her equipment incompatible with the new reconfiguration.
23	* BigBad: [[EvilCounterpart Dark Samus]]. She has a vendetta against Samus due to the events of ''[[VideoGame/MetroidPrime Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''.
24	* BigDamnHeroes: [[spoiler:Joey during [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/55/1 Samus's first battle against Dark Samus]]]].
25	* BodyHorror: Those unfortunate to be [[TheCorruption infected by Phazon]] and survive. Also in a CallBack, [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/326/1 JD gives the excuse that the Morph Ball project of the Space Pirates]] referenced in ''VideoGame/MetroidPrime'' was revived.
26	* BrainwashedAndCrazy: Squish. [[spoiler:Thanks to [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/55/1 grabbing Dark Samus]] during her original battle against Samus, Dark Samus was able to [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/416/1 brainwash him and sic him]] against Samus]]. Also B'yayk thanks to [[TheCorruption Phazon corruption]].
27	* CheekCopy: [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/20/1 Joey seems to have]] [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/24/1 a problem with this.]]
28	-->'''Pirate 1:''' Xeroxes of his ass. ''Everywhere.''\
29	'''Pirate 2:''' The machine is still printing them out! [[SeriousBusiness Kill it now!]]
30	* ColonCancer: Parodied in [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/186/1 this filler comic]].
31	* TheCorruption: Phazon. It can kill most lifeforms, but those resistant to it [[BodyHorror may mutate]] and/or be given new abilities.
32	* TheCorrupter: [[EvilCounterpart Dark Samus]]. Any being that comes into contact with her can be controlled into doing her bidding. The Phazon also counts.
33	* {{Cyberspace}}: When Samus seeks [[MadScientist JD's]] help to fix her Varia Suit, [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/320/1 he has to upload her mind to his computer]] so that he can fix the suit. To help her pass the time, JD asks Samus to [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/331/1 take on the Space Pirate training program]].
34	** HolodeckMalfunction: Unfortunately JD uploaded Samus's mind on [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/367/1 Mother Brain's Tourian network]]. Mother Brain wastes no time in attacking Samus. [[spoiler:Samus fends her off fortunately until [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/388/1 she is retrieved by JD]]]].
35	* DeadpanSnarker: This version of Samus is prone to large amounts of sarcasm and exasperation at everyone's antics.
36	* DeathSeeker: [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/259/1 Several degenerate Pirates]] are this, [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/260/1 and call Joey a buzzkill]] for ''not'' letting Samus kill them.
37	* DeusExMachina: [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/55/1 Referenced]] and [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/96/1 later explained]] by Samus [[spoiler:after Joey's BigDamnHeroes moment]].
38	* DistinctionWithoutADifference: "[[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/172/1 I'm not arrogant... I'm just unafraid of celebrating my own importance.]]"
39	* DistractedByTheSexy: [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/127/1 Happens to Samus]] [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/144/1 by way of]] Creator/JohnnyDepp.
40	* DoesThisMakeMeLookFat: [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/146/1 Unusable Joke #1 has Samus asking Joey if the Gravity Suit does.]]
41	* EldritchLocation: Nemesis as named by Samus. She identified it at [[TheVirus the source of all Phazon]] with the core of the planet being pure Phazon while the atmosphere and various landmasses that float above it having heavy concentrations of Phazon. A ring of Phazon meteors circle the planet destined to be thrown into space and [[TheCorruption affect other planets]]. Lifeforms not resistant to Phazon will die quickly on Nemesis.
42	* ExplainExplainOhCrap: Played for laughs with [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/205/1 Squish realizing Joey is not the best person to put your hope in for a savior.]]
43	-->'''Squish:''' I'm sure they're planning my rescue right now... If Samus won't help, [[NonActionGuy Jo]][[TheDitz ey]] will at least try on his own... ... I am SO doomed.
44	* FillerStrips: In addition to random filler, there are special "Logfile Filler" comics that expand on certain parts of the story and give insight into how Samus is doing status-wise.
45	* {{Gamebooks}}: In [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/239/1 this strip]]. Don't cheat now.
46	* GoodNewsBadNews:
47	** [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/200/1 The bad news is]] Squish has been captured and returned to power generation. [[DeadpanSnarker For JD, this is also the good news.]]
48	** [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/252/1 Good news]], Samus's ship still has power to steer. Bad news, it's still going to end in crashing. Good news, Samus and Joey aren't hitting the ground. Bad news, they're hitting the Phazon core of the planet instead.
49	* GoThroughMe: [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/261/1 Joey doesn't want to let Samus kill any of his friends and fellow degenerate Pirates.]] Played for laughs when Samus then shoots him with her basic, no-upgrades Power Beam and he complains about it.
50	* HealingFactor: [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/226/1 Joey can heal by eating other Pirates.]]
51	* IAmNotLeonardNimoy: JD is a pseudonym he gave himself for Samus's benefit, named for whom he determined to be the greatest pirate in human history: Creator/JohnnyDepp.
52	* IgnoringBySinging: "[[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/206/1 Yep... singin' to myself to fend off the crushing despair...]]
53	* ImAHumanitarian: Joey has no problem with eating parts of other Space Pirates.
54	* ImMelting: Samus stalls a Pirate long enough for the Phazon to [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/453/1 melt down most of its body]]. Samus later [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/455/1 "feeds"]] it to the Phazon [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/457/1 completing the meltdown]].
55	* ItHasBeenAnHonor: Several of the degenerate pirates would be honored [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/259/1 to be killed by Samus]].
56	* LeftHanging / OrphanedSeries: Unfortunately updates to the comic have ceased, so we may never know if Samus ever completes her mission.
57	* LongList: In a parody of ''Franchise/{{Metroid}}'''s BagOfSpilling, [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/5/1 there's a long list of equipment lost]] when Samus reconfigured her Power Suit for the Phazon-intense environment of Nemesis.
58	* LookBehindYou: [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/142/1 Attempted by JD, who tells Samus to look behind her at Joey.]] It only works for a few seconds:
59	-->'''Samus:''' [[DeadpanSnarker Now, JD, I think you were saying something about how dumb and easily distracted I am.]]
60	* MediumAwareness: When Samus battles the Space Pirates, she [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/457/1 comments about the music]] found when you battle Space Pirates in the ''VideoGame/MetroidPrime'' series.
61	-->'''Samus (thinking):''' Wait...the annoying music hasn't stopped. ''realizes there's a Pirate left alive'' Crap.
62	* MyNameIsInigoMontoya: [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/221/1 Actually, it's Samus Aran, and she's doing a whole reference to the Trope Namer.]]
63	* NoYou: [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/152/1 Said by JD when he and Joey get into an insult match.]]
64	* NotSoHarmlessVillain: Mother Brain. Most of the time, she's either [[{{Troll}} trolling]] the Pirate responsible for maintaining her or pining after Ridley. However, when Samus ends up getting uploaded onto [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/367/1 the Tourian network]], she wastes no time in attempting to [[MindRape break Samus]] and attempts to force JD to delete her for good.
65	* PoweredArmor: Just like in the ''Franchise/{{Metroid}}'' series, Samus has her Power Suit and it helps protect her from harm as long as Samus has Energy in her Energy Tanks. Samus can increase her suit's capabilities by collecting upgrades or scanning things in the local environment.
66	* PrepareToDie: [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/221/1 Caps off Samus reciting an edited version of the Trope Namer.]]
67	* RedShirt: Played for laughs when [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/482/1 Joey asks for red paint]] so he can paint these on all the other degenerates for being stupid in combat.
68	* RememberedICouldFly: Played for laughs with [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/32/1 Samus and her suit being configured to deal with Phazon.]]
69	-->'''Suit UI: WARNING!''' Phazon radiation detected ahead.\
70	'''Samus:''' ''[[BigNo No!]]'' Phazon ''bad!'' Phazon ''very bad!'' Turn, you little bastards! Turn for your lives! ''Tuuuurn!'' TUUUUURRRNNAAAAAGHHH! ...oh right, I configured my suit for Phazon.
71	* Music/RideOfTheValkyries: Samus and a whole pack of Phazon Zoomers [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/310/1 invade a Space Pirate facility]] to this theme.
72	* RunningGag: Samus apparently has a ton of retro games set up that she can play in her suit, which she uses and abuses during downtime.
73	%%* ShoutOut
74	* SomebodySetUpUsTheBomb: The Trope Namer gets referenced [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/236/1 in this strip]], where Samus and Joey discuss what would happen if a Space Pirate found her ship. Samus doesn't get the reference.
75	* SpacePirates: Led by Mother Brain and Ridley. They mainly work on Nemesis to utilize Phazon for their nefarious ends.
76	* SpeechBubbles: Every character has their own font, color, and text effect for speech. When [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/160/1 JD impersonates Joey]] to frame him, the former takes on Joey's font, color, and text effect.
77	* SurroundedByIdiots: Samus qualifies, being stuck between the LovableCoward and [[TheDitz ditz]] Joey, snarky sentient Metroid Squish, and grumpy, biting, sarcastic jerk JD.
78	* TakeAThirdOption: Samus to Joey: [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/237/1 pretend you're an evil pirate and you found my ship. What do you do?]] Samus offers two choices: call for backup and get no credit or take the risk and go it alone. Joey's choice is "go back to base and eat a large meal while my subordinates are slaughtered", but in a subversion, this is the exact answer Samus was looking for.
79	* TimmyInAWell: [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/234/1 Done by a Zoomer and some pirates who don't really care.]]
80	* TooKinkyToTorture: [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/114/1 Joey enjoys being spun by Samus's Grapple Beam.]]
81	-->'''Joey:''' GRAPPLE SPIN ME!\
82	'''Samus:''' No, goddammit! It's supposed to be a punishment!
83	* TotallyRadical: "[[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/227/1 Sup? Word. Homie.]]" Said by [[TheComicallySerious Mother Brain]].
84	* UnsoundEffect: "[[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/28/1 SICKENING CRUNCH]]"
85	* TheVirus: Nemesis itself. It spawns countless Phazon meteors that are thrown into space destined to [[TheCorruption affect other planets]].
86	* YourMindMakesItReal / DeadlyTrainingArea: After being uploaded to [[MadScientist JD's]] computer and given a training program as a challenge, [[http://bobandgeorge.com/comics/metroid/330/1 Samus asks]] if she dies during the program, would she die in the real world too. JD says no, that would be stupid and such a thing would go against the training program's purpose. [[spoiler: This doesn't stop Mother Brain from hijacking the simulation in an attempt to break Samus.]]

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