Samus Aran is the protagonist of the Metroid series, a popular Nintendo video game franchise. She is a highly skilled bounty hunter known for her advanced Power Suit, which is equipped with various weapons and abilities. Raised by the Chozo, an ancient alien race, after the death of her parents at the hands of Space Pirates, Samus is often depicted as a solitary hero on a quest to thwart the plans of the Space Pirates and other galactic threats. Her character is praised for breaking gender norms in video games, being one of the first female protagonists in the gaming industry.