She's always been a generic anime chick from the beginning. Just, with the ending pictures from Metroid Fusion and Metroid Zero Mission, and her badassery in general, it was easier to imagine her as a young, independent, ass-kickin' bounty hunter lady. Then Other M revealed a more womanly side to her, which is fine. But she was more than just womanly; Listening to her thoughts, she came off as a bit delusional. But I'll not spoil anything. :P