Skedar

The Skedar are a fictional alien species in the Metroid video game series published by Nintendo. They first appear in Metroid Prime Hunters and are referenced in other titles through in-game lore and data, making them one of the recurring factions within the series’ broader universe. In most depictions, the Skedar are portrayed as a secretive, technologically adept, and aggressive race with a reptilian or lizard-like appearance and a strong emphasis on ritual and hierarchy.

Biology and society: Characters within the Skedar portrayal emphasize intelligence, cunning, and a capacity for strategic warfare. They are depicted as having a sophisticated technology base and a culture that values ritual signaling and factional organization. Some depictions suggest they excel at infiltration and manipulation, leveraging knowledge of other species to further their own aims.

In-universe role: The Skedar are commonly presented as antagonists or destabilizing forces whose interests involve acquiring advanced technology, strategic resources, or political influence. Their interactions with other Metroid species, such as the Chozo and the Luminoth, contribute to the series’ themes of ancient rivalries, interstellar politics, and the tension between exploration and conquest.

Reception and interpretation: Within the Metroid canon, the Skedar are one of several enigmatic factions whose full history is explored primarily through in-game data, lore entries, and character dialogue. They remain a relatively obscure but influential element of the series’ broader mythology, illustrating the franchise’s penchant for ancient, powerful civilizations whose motives are often shrouded in mystery.