Adam Malkovich (Metroid: Other M)

Adam Malkovich is a supporting character in Metroid Fusion, Metroid: Other M, and later Metroid Dread. He is the commander of the Galactic Federation, and once served in the Federation Police. Samus Aran described him as gruff, harsh, and relentless in criticism. He has been hated by critics and gamers alike due to his strict commands to Samus in Metroid: Other M.

NOTE: This will only focus on Adam Malkovich's portrayal in Metroid: Other M. His A.I. counterpart in both Metroid Fusion and Metroid Dread are fine.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) Throughout the game, he restricts Samus from using her weapons due to them "being too dangerous". While it makes sense for some items like the Missiles and Super Bombs considering that these can end up killing an ally by accident, it makes no sense for items like the Varia Suit and Grapple Beam, both of which pose no risk on innocent life.
 * 2) * On top of that, when you're traveling through the Lava Section of the game, he takes an unnecessarily long time to authorize the Varia Suit.
 * 3) He treats Samus like an outsider after they reunite.
 * 4) He also could be seen as sexist, as he says a lady like Samus would get in the way. to
 * 5) He has a huge disregard for Samus's safety, as his orders nearly get her killed!
 * 6) He scolded Samus for using missiles, even though she was trying to protect herself!
 * 7) Gameplaywise, every time you get a Game Over, you have to hear Adam yell "Samus! What's going on? Respond! Respo–!", which can get rather tiresome and repetitive quickly.

Good Qualities

 * 1) He is WAY more tolerable in Metroid Fusion and Metroid Dread.
 * 2) His sacrifice is quite emotional.
 * 3) Samus at one point finally got fed up with his orders in Metroid: Other M.
 * 4) Despite his rude attitude towards Samus, they are good friends.
 * 5) He probably wants to protect Samus due to his younger brother Ian Malkovich being killed in action, which is understandable.
 * 6) Knowing Samus would object, Adam deliberately disables her Power Suit long enough to stop her from trying to destroy Sector Zero, a breeding ground for Metroids that have been genetically engineered to overcome their one weakness of being frozen. This would make Metroids virtually unstoppable and near-indestructible, which would be an overwhelming threat to galactic peace. Adam embarks on a suicide mission, knowing that if he sufficently damages the interior of Sector Zero, it will trigger a self-destruct protocol that detaches the sector from the space station. He seals the entryway from the inside and wistfully gives Samus a final, "No objections, Lady?" She gives him a thumbs-down like she is used to, and then Adam gives up his life by making Sector Zero detonate.
 * 7) After Adam has died and the threats of a Metroid Queen and MB are dealt with, Samus gives Adam a posthumous thumbs-up, as a sign of respect and approval for being a worthwhile father figure. She later retrieves his helmet from the space station after overcoming the menacing return of Phantoon and the space station self-destructing.

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