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Exploration Day 1

PNF-404, here we come! The SPERO's data indicates unlimited food resources! I can't wait to see the look on everyone's face when we bring unlimited food back to Koppai! Wow! My first trip to another planet, and I'll be saving my home, too! My whole body is shaking with excitement... or space sickness; not sure which. Either way, I have a landing to prepare for!

Where's Brittany?

We're shipwrecked on this planet! Some creatures called Pikmin helped me find the S.S. Drake, but our cosmic-drive key is nowhere to be found! We won't be going anywhere without that... Luckily, I made contact with Brittany and will set out to find her tomorrow. When I took off in the ship, the Onion took flight as well. Odd...but amazing!

Find Brittany!

I wasn't able to locate Brittany, so the search for edible matter must wait. Finding Brittany must be my top priority! She must be starving by now! I know I am. Maybe I'll try to take my mind off my tummy by doing some writing. A little poetry always seems to make me feel better...

The search for Brittany continues...but I've somehow managed to eat the last of my food. Sometimes I wonder why we Koppaites don't have better control over our appetites. But every time I think about it, my tummy starts rumbling... Tomorrow I'll expand my search. With luck, I'll find something—something juicy and delicious.

Find the Fruit!

Whew! Today I managed to make contact with Brittany! She said she was just taking a nap. I wish I could be that calm right now. There's so much I can learn from Brittany. Maybe I'll try some breathing exercises... It's a bit difficult to do those effectively inside this helmet, though.

How am I out of food already?! It seems that we Koppaites never have enough food! Finding Brittany remains a top priority, but getting food tomorrow needs to be an absolute-top-priority priority!

Save Brittany!

A Fruit Jamboree I discovered a food source! Such a juicy slice of joy for all of Koppai! The Drake must still analyze, but the sweet taste of hope dances its way across the tip of my ticklish tongue. For now, I do declare that all shall kick their heels in a giant fruit jamboree!

My food is somehow...gone! I knew I should have packed more food for the trip! I hope I can get that giant fruit that Brittany discovered. I really hope it turns out to be edible. And I really, really hope it turns out to be tasty. I'll bring it back to the ship tomorrow to analyze it thoroughly.

According to the Drake's equipment, the plant I brought back is an edible fruit! That means we can store the juice for our own food supply! Not only that, but we can also take the seeds back home and use those as a food resource. The more seeds we take home, the more people we'll be able to save on Koppai! Hm. Maybe there is something to this "recycling" thing...

Brittany and the Fruit

The Onions go airborne when the sun sets. This must be a defense mechanism against nocturnal predators. I was surprised that the Rock- and Red-Pikmin Onions combined into one when the Drake took off. Guess the color differences don't mean much to them. Interesting...

Analyzing the recovered fruit back at the Drake, it was deemed suitable for Koppaite consumption. There's got to be more where that came from. Also, it looks like these hard-bodied Rock Pikmin are sticking around, which is good news. With their help, I'm sure I'll be able to reach Brittany soon.

The Captain's Signal?

I've finally reunited with Brittany, one of my shipmates. Since she's a botanist, she'll be making the reports on the food we gather. She's also in charge of rationing out our daily food supply, which is depleting unusually fast, now I think about it. Hmm, I'll have to keep an eye on her...

Back on board, we ran an analysis on the fruit we retrieved and found it suitable for Koppaite consumption. It looks like there is plenty more where that came from! Reuniting with Brittany, finding this fruit... It's still early, but things seem to be taking a turn for the better!

We discovered a mysterious broadcast signal... What on Koppai could it be? It might be our captain, but something tells me that it could be related to that person who has been leaving all of those data files for us. I'll have to find out tomorrow. The suspense is killing me!

Follow the Signal!

Near the source of that mysterious signal, we found a note left by someone named Captain Olimar. It appears that this Olimar is from Hocotate. Perhaps he's transmitting the signal? Or maybe it's our captain! Tomorrow we'll have to find out what is going on...

Defeat the Armored Mawdad!

We encountered some sort of gigantic creature in a dark, dank cave. Attacks from the Red Pikmin have no effect on the monster's tough exoskeleton. It seems that the mysterious signal we've been tracking is actually emanating from inside the creature! Gross! We'll have to defeat it to get to the bottom of this. I have a feeling this isn't going to be pretty.

Recover the Device!

Thanks to the Rock Pikmin, we managed to defeat the giant creature. We found a mysterious communication device inside its belly. I'm unsure of its origins, but my keen engineer's eye says it's from an advanced civilization. I'll see if I can confirm this once I get it back to the S.S. Drake.

Find the Captain!

We recovered the communication device that was inside the Armored Mawdad. According to Alph, this device contains parts that may expand the Drake's communications range. I've never seen him so excited! I'm more than happy to write today's report while Alph examines the device. Sometimes he can be so diligent!

Reunite with Brittany!

We followed the captain's signal into a desolate tundra. Due to poor visibility, I mishandled the ship, and uh...well, I lost control, and...Brittany was thrown overboard. Searching for her in blizzard-like conditions won't be easy, but I was able to verify that she's safe!

I was able to locate Brittany on the opposite shore but haven't been able to reunite with her. We need to regroup soon.

Quite a bit of time has passed since Brittany and I were separated. At least she has some shelter inside that cave. But it's probably still so cold. I need to find her quickly. If she gets hungry, I hope she knows better than to eat too much snow. The only thing worse than a brain freeze is an empty-stomach freeze!

Quite a bit of time has passed since Brittany and I became separated. She must be so hungry by now, and Brittany gets so ornery when she's hungry. I wish I had some sort of bad-mood sensor I could use to track her down! What am I going to do?!

Where's the Captain?

We finally completed the bridge over to the other shore! And Brittany discovered a type of Yellow Pikmin! Besides their big ears, I'm excited to find out what other unique characteristics they may possess! I'll have to observe them closely... Good thing they're so cute to look at! Whew! What a day!

An Ode to Captain Charlie O Captain Charlie, Where could you be? Can you control your appetite? Will you teach me? For many years, I've seen you as a mentor. O Captain Charlie, I really need to work on my rhyming.

Defeat the Vehemoth Phosbat!

We were hot on the trail of the captain's signal when we encountered a second monstrous creature! It was too dark to get a good look at it, but might this creature hold a clue to the captain's whereabouts?

Find the Cosmic-Drive Key!

Thanks to the Yellow Pikmin, we were able to defeat the Vehemoth Phosbat! And, much to everyone's surprise, we found our captain inside the beast! Wow! And can you believe our luck? He found a data file from someone named Olimar...who has our cosmic-drive key! But where in the world is this Olimar? Where?! We need that key!

Now that we have the captain back safe and sound, we'll begin exploration of this planet in earnest tomorrow. We should see if there are any undiscovered areas in the places we've already visited.

Although we have the captain back, we haven't made much progress over the last few days. The search for edible matter is why we're here, but if we don't find that cosmic-drive key, we'll never be able to get all this food back to Koppai! We should check the map next time we go out and see if any places look suspicious.

Follow the Mystery Signal!

We returned to the site of my original crash landing. Something here is sending out an electronic signal. Was it there earlier? It seems that the signal is somehow connected to that Hocotatian who picked up our cosmic-drive key. It's going to take a team effort to track this thing down! Saving our planet is turning out to be more difficult than I thought it would be...

Several days have passed without any leads on the cosmic-drive key. Searching for fruit is important, of course, but we really need to track down the signal that seems to be coming from Captain Olimar. The area where I first crashed... I have a feeling something big is there...

The Sandbelching Meerslug

Beyond the dense jungle, at the end of a strangely foreboding pathway...we found ourselves in a vast desert. It rather resembles the terrain of Koppai. There we found a new communication device! I'm starting to get a little homesick... That or it's just getting stuffy here in my helmet.

We discovered the intricately designed communication device that was emitting the signal. Unfortunately, a ginormous creature appeared and swallowed it up! The animals on this planet eat everything! The device's signal was really strong, so I think we could use it to boost the Drake's communication system even further. Now, if we could just get to it somehow...

Recover the High-Tech Device!

We had a few close calls while taking down that giant beast, but defeat it we did. Our reward was the communication device it had swallowed. I've got a good idea how to incorporate its more powerful signal to boost our own comms array, which should expand our communications range. It shouldn't take long, and the benefits will be obvious right away!

To Twilight River!

We showed that beastly Meerslug who was boss and retrieved the communication device without incident. Alph is working on incorporating the device's transmitter into the Drake's communication systems. The creatures on this planet will eat anything! What gluttons. I'm glad we Koppaites aren't like that...

Track the Mystery Signal

I've successfully expanded the Drake's communication range, thank you very much! This allowed us to hone in on an unknown signal. I think we are getting closer to that Hocotatian with our cosmic-drive key! Now I need to rest though. I was up all night working on the communication system, and I deserve...a little... Zzzzzzz...

Save the Winged Onion!

We discovered a new type of Onion on the other side of the river, but it remains entangled in some sort of web. Based on what we've observed so far, Pikmin seem to evolve according to their environment. I'm thinking that new Pikmin will be helpful in exploring this area. Perhaps they'll join us if we free the Onion.

Winged Pikmin!

We built a bridge and freed the pink Onion, from which a single Pikmin seed popped out. However, I completely forgot to pluck the Pikmin sprout out of the ground, so I'm still not quite sure what abilities these pink Pikmin possess.

SOS from Olimar

After bridging the river, we secured another Onion from a predator. This Onion then sprouted a Winged Pikmin! These Pikmin can fly and traverse bodies of water. More careful observation is needed to determine any other characteristics they possess.

Save Olimar!

We've made contact with the mysterious Captain Olimar. This is the Hocotatian who we believe has been providing us with the data memos! It looks like he is in danger, though. If something happens to him, we may lose our cosmic-drive key for good! Time to call in the Koppai cavalry!

Defeat the Scornet Maestro!

Our only link to the cosmic-drive key, Captain Olimar, was snatched up by a swarm of flying creatures right before our eyes! At least they didn't swallow him. We then saw a huge creature that may have been the swarm's leader. If we can defeat that huge monster, maybe they'll release Captain Olimar. I hope so...

Retrieve Olimar!

Well...there's good news and there's bad news. The good news is we freed Captain Olimar! The bad news is we had to leave him out there in the wild. It wasn't our fault, though! The sun was setting, and we'd just had this huge battle. It was all so chaotic... He'll be OK for the night...right? After all this, I hope he has the cosmic-drive key.

Find Fruit!

We finally managed to rescue Captain Olimar, but his suit has put him in a state of deep sleep. All we can do is wait for him to wake up. No sign of the cosmic-drive key, either. I guess we'll use this time to relax for a bit and get some rest... Not the best day.

Follow Olimar!

I can't believe it! Captain Olimar woke up! While we were sleeping, he took control of the Drake and touched down in the area where Brittany originally crash-landed. And as if that wasn't odd enough, he then grabbed all of the food we gathered and ran off with it! We're going after him, but I can't help but wonder what is going on!

Blue Pikmin

We had some Winged Pikmin pull out what we thought was just a weed, but to our surprise, it turned out to be a new type of Onion! This blue Onion then took root right in the ground and shot a single blue Pikmin bud out into the water. I can't wait to see what special abilities this one might have. I have a guess...but I want to see it first!

Find the Hocotatian!

The blue Onion was only able to produce a single Blue Pikmin. I wonder if that took its last bit of strength. Thank goodness we were able to dig the Onion out. The Blue Pikmin may very well have been on the verge of extinction!

Save the Hocotatian!

Chasing down that vile fruit thief, Olimar, we encountered a massive creature, far larger than anything we had seen before! It almost looked like a walking forest! I don't know how else to describe it...other than saying that we don't want to get caught under its foot. That could be messy—like, really bad messy.

Retrieve the Hocotatian!

When we defeated that unfathomably large beast, it coughed up that Olimar, like he was a bone caught in its throat. I certainly enjoyed that. It looks like his ship has seen better days. We need to get him back to the Drake so we can get some answers...and our fruit!

Head to the Formidable Oak

We managed to capture the thief Olimar, that Hocotatian who had been eluding us. We retrieved our stolen food supplies, but boy, was Brittany upset, and rightly so! After we all calmed down a bit, I started thinking that there is something fishy going on here... We need to get to the bottom of things...

Find Captain Olimar!

The Hocotatian wasn't Captain Olimar, after all! Apparently, his name is Louie. He claims to know the whereabouts of the real Captain Olimar, who he says is currently in a perilous situation. With no other leads to the cosmic-drive key, we have no choice but to trust and follow him. For now.

Save Captain Olimar!

We found Captain Olimar! ...Again! Pretty sure this is the real deal this time. He wasn't responsive, but his vital signs are good. I hope he's OK. He's our last hope for finding the cosmic-drive key now.

In our attempt to rescue Captain Olimar, we encountered a mysterious life-form that really seemed to have it in for him. It seems strange that this being would be targeting a Hocotatian... Maybe we can find some answers when we get Captain Olimar back to the Drake.

That mysterious life-form not only swallowed Captain Olimar, but it also transmutated into some sort of humanoid! It's going to take everything we've got, but we'll take that thing down! And then we'll save Captain Olimar! And then we'll save Koppai! And then we'll be heroes! LET'S DO THIS!

Day N for me on this planet. I was so excited to explore this place, but now I'm just feeling homesick. I miss my big sister, especially. She always shared her food with me, even when it was scarce. I can't wait to pay her kindness back when we show up with a ship full of seeds!

I've been hearing terrible noises at night since we reunited with the captain. These sounds are truly awful, like nails scraping across a chalkboard. I've checked the ship top to bottom, but I can't seem to isolate the noise. What could be making that terrible sound...? I hope I'm not cracking up. Maybe I just need a good night's rest.

Strange things have been happening everywhere. On our way to this planet, the captain cried out "Elizabeth!" several times while he was sleeping. Could that be his wife's name? I don't even know if the captain is married. Would it be OK to bring this up as a conversation starter?

Upon completion of my analysis of this planet's atmospheric composition, I can now safely conclude that the concentration of oxygen is roughly three times that of Koppai. The planet's gravity is roughly one-tenth of Koppai's. The combination of a rich-oxygen atmosphere and low gravity is a key contributor to the planet's oversized flora and fauna.

Whenever Onions unite, I can't help but wonder how a single Onion can hold so many Pikmin. Do they shrink back into seeds for easier packing? It makes me feel funny just thinking about it.

The fruits on this planet are rich in Piktamin U. For the people of Koppai, Piktamin U is an essential nutrient that stimulates internal function and accelerates metabolism. If we can safely transport these seeds back to Koppai, they may act as the seeds of our salvation!

As Koppaites, using up our food supply seems to be in our DNA. We eat until food runs out, at which point we migrate to a place with more food. Simple! But now, I'm starting to think that maybe this isn't the best way to go about things. With the recent population boom on Koppai, we may need to start rethinking our methods in the future in order to preserve our species...

Ode to S.S. Drake Oh, sweet mothership on our 279,000-light-year voyage, Designed by my grandfather exclusively for saving Koppai; Oh, how our crash hurt you so, If we return to Koppai, you shall never need to autoclean your fuselage again! This, I swear.

Pikmin are driven by an instinct to carry off anything lying around. Objects that will spawn more Pikmin are taken to the Onion, while other items are taken to either the ship or back to the item's original location. This creates a symbiotic relationship between them and other species. I thought this was just an instinct for tidying up, but it could actually be key to their prosperity.

Pikmin sprout from seeds and seem to change from plant to animal when plucked. They obediently follow us and even risk their lives for us when necessary. This loyalty may aid in the propagation and survival of their species. It certainly has made us very protective of them. Could the Pikmin be somehow controlling us? No, that's ridiculous...isn't it?

Different species of Pikmin have their own sets of unique characteristics based on their environments. The outcome of our mission will most likely depend on how well we can master the various Pikmin abilities to achieve our goal.

The Pikmin are so dedicated to us. Even in battle, they trust in our orders and fight on no matter what happens. We must also stay focused in the heat of battle. As leaders, it's our job to guide them effectively and intelligently. We must do our best for their sake...as well as for Koppai's. Wow, there's a lot of responsibility in this whole saving-the-future business...

The Pikmin are so carefree, they remind me of little schoolchildren on a field trip. It makes me wonder what will happen to them when we return to Koppai. They were fine before our arrival, of course. However, I wonder if perhaps we should leave someone behind to further observe the Pikmin. The captain might be interested...

I just noticed that Alph's follicle design bears a striking resemblance to that of our captain. I knew of Alph's poems lauding the captain, but I was unaware that he was also attempting to mimic his physical appearance. Alph has matured on this mission, but he still has room for growth. Soon, he will need to start nurturing himself rather than seeking it from others.

Oh Captain Charlie— Wait—I sound like one of Alph's poems. Dear Captain Charlie, I hope— No, that's still too casual. Captain: Alph and I are well. We hope to find you soon. Brittany out. Was that too formal?

The terrain of this planet is wonderfully varied. A couple times already, I thought we were at a dead end, only to find a way forward by tossing a crew member! It's almost like the planet is testing my ability to solve problems creatively! It doesn't matter if I throw Brittany or Alph...but it's always more fun to throw Alph. I don't know why.

I think I've discovered a design flaw in the Drake's emergency-ejection system. When we tried to land, the system was too sensitive, just as it was the other day when Brittany was ejected! I mean, it wasn't my best descent, but the ship wasn't really shaking THAT much...

I Am Found in You, Rubber Ducky Eyes like gleaming algae whisper as my worries fall away like water crashing in rushes within thrushes off your back... Your bill, mischievous as slick stone, cups a subtle pout inside a wry smile. One look at you, rubber ducky, and I am lost... Nay. One look at you, I am found. Wow. Alph is really rubbing off on me!

When I was chosen for this mission to save Koppai, I was so happy! I never dreamed I would meet the legendary ranger, Captain Charlie! And look at me now...working at his side! I hope he can't see me sweating.

I only buy space suits at this one retail outlet that has several locations throughout the galaxy. I feel like I'm always seeing people on other planets wearing the same suits as me. Maybe I need to switch it up a bit from just rotating the same three suits all the time. ...It's kind of embarrassing sometimes.

Reflections on Hocotatians My grandpa would often tell me tales of an ancient civilization... Ones with a love for culture and great art, these Hocotatians. What is a Hocotatian doing on this planet? Seeking paintings or sculptures of granite? Hey, I rhymed! Well, until just then, anyway.

When the sun sets we are forced to retreat to the skies, but I do so wonder what happens on the ground at night. If the creatures on the surface are nocturnal, things probably get pretty dangerous. I'm so glad the Drake is operational...

When we came in for our landing on this planet, I definitely felt like we were being pulled in by some sort of mysterious power. It clearly felt different than your typical planetary gravitational pull. I just can't seem to shake this feeling. What could it have been...?

Time away from home has given me the opportunity to reflect on Koppai's food crisis. It seems that the responsibility for proper management of resources has been mishandled by those in seats of power. Perhaps another key resource we can take back to Koppai is the leadership that our people truly need. I probably shouldn't be writing this in my official report...

When sunset approaches, time gets short! When you feel the crunch, you can pile on layers of Pikmin into ongoing tasks to speed them up. Or you can spread 'em out and try to broaden your operations. You have options, and by "you," I guess I mean "me." Not sure why I'm referring to myself in the second person. Space is a funny place...

Because of Hocotate's proximity to Koppai, the planet has always been an interest of mine. It is most noted for being a large-scale producer and exporter of vegetables; namely, Pikpik carrots. Unfortunately for us on Koppai, these carrots contain no Piktamin U and are thus unsuitable for our personal consumption. They should've given the carrots a different name.

Ah...missions like this remind me of my old days as a ranger. I was brash, young, and bedecked in medals! I learned how to be a real ranger in those days...in outer space... all alone. Still, it's nice to have comrades— our engineer, Alph, and our botanist, Brittany. Especially Brittany...

The fact that we can just come here and be surrounded by such abundance is wonderful! The fruit can keep us going, but only the seeds will make our mission a success! To the seeds!

The size of this planet is making achieving our goals quite a challenge. We need to simultaneously explore the planet as we gather fruit. In order to achieve that with our limited resources, I've assigned Alph to exploration while Brittany will help me search for fruit. I don't like breaking up the team, but I think it's necessary.

That Louie sure is one shifty Hocotatian. He seems more food obsessed than we Koppaites are! It's all he talks about. Apparently, he gets fed up with vegetables and actually eats some of the indigenous creatures here. I'm not interested in his dietary preferences, so I'm just going to keep him under lock and key until we can get some real answers.

Keeping Louie on board is posing a bit of a problem concerning our food rations. I must feed him, if only for the sake of diplomatic relations between Koppai and Hocotate. We may need to start splitting rations equally between us all. I'm sure that idea is going to go over swimmingly with Alph and Captain Charlie.

I've heard rumors about some Hocotatians not being able to keep their hands to themselves. That's kind of strange. I can't think of any other reason why Louie would steal the captain's rubber ducky. That's the thing about material objects, though; one person's treasure is another person's treasure! I still can't believe the captain brought a rubber ducky with him...

Pikmin always transport their spoils back to the Onion. Upon close observation, it appears that a pellet carried by Pikmin of the same color will spawn greater numbers than one carried by Pikmin of a different color. If there are multiple colors of Pikmin, a majority of same-colored Pikmin will spawn more sprouts. I wish we had more time to simply study these creatures...

I'm marking this as Day N since we touched down. It still seems unreal that we are 279,000 light-years away from home. This is exactly the kind of experience I've been longing for! I think that saving my home planet is going to be really good for my poetry writing.

Day N since we first landed. It was rough going early on, but I'm getting used to it here. I wonder if maybe we could stay... Life on such a beautiful planet with an endless food supply?! How great would that be? Oh, but I can't think like that right now! Friends and family back on Koppai are waiting with open arms and empty stomachs!

It has been N days since we first landed on this planet. Trapped on an alien world for N days, and I'm much more exhausted than I ever could have imagined. Our only comfort after N days is the knowledge of how delicious the food on this planet is. It takes a lot of flavor to keep your spirits up after N days. A lot of flavor...and a lot of fruit. I think I'm losing it after N days...

It has now been N days since we first touched down. I want to go home. I miss my family. I know this mission is important, though, so I will continue to soldier on. My hard work here will just make returning to Koppai all that much sweeter!

It's been N days since we first landed on this planet. I'm so tired. Tired as...as...as someone who can't even think of a simile. Even my poetry has left me.

I've had to cut everyone's rations now that we have more people on board, but at least it's 100% pure Piktamin U. Even if we don't get much, it provides all the nutrition we need. Considering that the rations we brought from Koppai contained only about 3% Piktamin U, we're incredibly lucky to have such nutrient-dense juice. I can't wait to get it back to Koppai for further study!

I'm not sure how I feel about throwing my crew members. To be honest, I feel more suited to being a throwee than a thrower. As captain, I am so often in the position of leadership and decision making that it's refreshing at times to have someone else take over the reins.

Sixty days have passed since we landed on this planet. My only pleasures are in the juice and the hot bath I get at the end of each day. Luckily, water is plentiful on this planet, and my crewmates always let me have the first soak. Even so, I can't help but get a little creeped out by the captain's rubber ducky. It just floats there, staring at me...

The only beds we have on this voyage are sleeping bags. Each member of the crew has found a favorite spot to sleep in. Alph takes the pilot's seat, while Brittany likes to be close to the food supplies. I prefer to be near the door to stand guard. Being ever vigilant makes restful sleep difficult, but as captain, it's just part of my job.

We've managed to survive 80 days here, far from our native Koppai. And it's all thanks to this planet's fruit. I was assigned to this mission to study the plant life, and if I've learned one thing, it's just how important these plants are to our survival. When I get back to Koppai, I'll show everyone how we can manage our botanical resources for the greater good!

Since we arrived on this planet, 90 days have passed. We've explored just about every corner we can reach. Still...I can't help but wonder about the other side of this planet. What could be there? It piques my curiosity as an explorer, but I suppose it's not worth the risk this time. Right now, it's more important to think about how to get home!

I lost all of my Pikmin. I wish the captain were here, as I clearly have a lot to learn about leadership. Tomorrow, it'll just be me all alone out there. I still have the Onion, though. Maybe I can find some way to get some use out of it...

Oh, no! All our Pikmin are gone! If only the captain were here. It's clear we need some proper leadership. Tomorrow we'll have no Pikmin and no captain... What a disaster. But the Onion continues to follow us, almost as if it doesn't mind that all the Pikmin are gone.

We're in a desperate situation. All of our Pikmin have been lost. Clearly, we lack even the most rudimentary understanding of what leadership is. Without their help, how can we continue gathering fruit? The Onion continues to follow us. Perhaps it can still offer us some help.

My space suit took too much damage, causing me to lose consciousness. Thanks to the emergency teleporter, I'm still alive. I hope the Pikmin fighting alongside me escaped while they had the chance. If I'm going to save Koppai, I need to pay more attention to my suit's damage meter! I'll note it down on the lower-left corner of the screen.

We were careless. Our space suits took far too much damage. Luckily, we're still alive, thanks to the emergency teleporter. I hope the Pikmin fighting alongside me escaped while they had the chance. We need to pay more attention to the damage meter in the lower-left corner of the screen! If one of us is in danger, we can always switch leaders.

We were careless. Our space suits took far too much damage. Luckily, we're still alive, thanks to the emergency teleporter. Here's hoping the Pikmin fighting with me got out while they could. We need to pay more attention to the damage meter in the lower-left corner of the screen! If one of us is in danger, we can always switch leaders.

I've polished off the last of our juice on board. We Koppaites aren't very good at controlling our appetites. Maybe we should've packed more supplies. We're not very good at making plans, either. I need to find something to eat tomorrow.

We're close to exhausting the remaining juice on board. It would make things so much easier if we had more willpower. It would also be nice if we just had more juice. Then we wouldn't have to worry about willpower! We need to find more fruit tomorrow...

My food is gone. I didn't pack enough of it, and I didn't ration it out very well. I need to find Brittany, but getting food will have to take priority tomorrow. I'm starting to see visions of tasty treats floating through space. I wonder what space tastes like...

We've completed our mission and harvested all of the edible matter from this planet. Everyone on Koppai will be so happy to— Oh, but now I'm getting ahead of myself! We still need to get the cosmic-drive key! Let's track that thing down and be on our way!

Based on the data file we found past the wall, it seems there is a Hocotatian on this planet somewhere. I've heard stories about their zeal for treasure hunting, but I'm shocked to find one of them all the way out here in the far reaches of space. This Captain Olimar who created this memo must be quite the explorer!

Based on the contents of the memory data we received from the captain, it seems that our cosmic-drive key is in the possession of a Hocotatian. Looks like we're going to make alien contact! Regarding talking with aliens, the Drake's expedition manual states: "Smile a lot and don't flip out." Hrm... I think I can do that.

This alien, Captain Olimar, whom we believe to possess our cosmic-drive key, just took all of our food and ran away! This must have been his plan all along! I can't even imagine how he could've thought that far ahead... But never mind. We have to find him as soon as possible!

We've been able to juice the fruit on this planet for use as our daily food supply. It has been quite effective in furnishing us with the necessary nutrients, as well as giving us juice smiles. The fruit supply on this planet is so abundant that it seems virtually limitless. We need to collect as much of it as we can as quickly as we can.

Today is Day N of our mission. We've gathered N pieces of fruit. This planet boasts a stunning variety of fruits—each one more delicious than the last! Some types are tart enough to pucker your face inside out, while others are sweet enough to pop your eyeballs right out of your head! Those are highly unscientific descriptions of tastiness.

Our exploration of the planet has reached Day N. We've gathered N pieces of fruit and have secured a decent number of seeds as well. We will be able to save many Koppaites with what we have collected thus far; however, we are still in need of more. We will all need to put our backs into it. After all, that fruit isn't going to pick itself!

A flower blooms on Pikmin who drink nectar. After carefully observing these flower Pikmin, I've noticed that they are faster than the normal ones. It would be good to have these flower Pikmin around when moving resources or objects.

It's hard to tell what goes on inside the head of a Pikmin. Sometimes, they seem to behave in an almost trancelike state. The yellow nectar is definitely a big hit with them, though! They don't have eyes for anything else when that stuff is around! They were so happy after gorging themselves on it... I miss my family.

The leaf on a Pikmin's head can develop into a bud or a flower. It appears that if Pikmin sprouts are left in the ground, these leaves will develop over time. This is very much like a plant, and yet once they are plucked out of the ground, they have eyes and limbs like the cutest creatures ever! So fascinating!

Pikmin are short but the days are shorter! The KopPad's "Go here" function can help us budget our time! One crew member can pluck Pikmin at the Onion, and someone else can command Pikmin elsewhere! We will encounter many different and difficult scenarios, but the ability to multitask will be key to our success!

Man, this place is wet! Lotta water, lotta plants. It's good, though! I can feel the humidity even through my suit. This place is suitable for vegetation and vacation. We should be able to find plentiful food supplies here... I might also want to look into opening a Koppai resort in the area.

I've never been a sucker for flowers, but man, this place really takes my breath away! I've never seen flowers so big! I mean, they're such huge monuments of beauty and life and... It's just so... It makes you think about what really matters... Excuse me for a second. I think I got some spacedust in my eye...

The weather here varies quite a bit from area to area. We would've been frozen had it not been for our space suits! I'm certain that the captain is still alive somewhere in this tundra. That man never takes his suit off...

I gotta say, the plants on this planet are... evocative! Real evocative, yep! The leaves changing colors, the smells— it's all evocative of times past... Times lost. Times lost out there in space, with...things like water and stirring nostalgia and tickling sensibilities and whatnot. It all lets a Koppaite forget about the battle for just— I've been hanging out with Alph too long...

We finally tracked down Captain Olimar, but some sort of mysterious life-form seems to be pursuing him relentlessly. We must get him back to the Drake! I don't know how much more we can take. There isn't any fruit here, and the crew's morale seems to be sinking... We must make this one last push!

Even Pikmin that are drowning in the water and panicking will try to return to their leader when whistled at. If I see other Pikmin who are panicking, I should probably keep calm and try whistling at them.

That strange rock the Pikmin picked up... I'm not sure what it's made of, but a powerful energy can be felt emanating from its cracks. It seems likely that a sufficient impact would cause an explosion of energy. Used properly, rocks of this type could be powerful weapons, but they could also do us some harm. A double-edged sword to be sure...

When sprayed with Ultra-Spicy Spray, the Pikmin's movements became more brisk than usual and they became incredibly eager. Secretly, I tried spraying it on the captain as an experiment, but it had no effect in particular... Unfortunately, I reckon it's not effective on Koppaites.

When doused with Ultra-Spicy Spray, the Pikmin's movements became more brisk than usual and they became incredibly eager. Secretly, I tried spraying it on Alph as an experiment, but it had no effect in particular... Sadly, I must conclude that it doesn't work on Koppaites.

I feel terrible! We lost so many Pikmin due to my own carelessness. As a leader, I still got a long way to go. Times like this make me wish the captain was here... I have to keep going, however. That's what the captain would want me to do... I can't let this loss be in vain!

Not the best day... We lost several Pikmin. One of us needs to step up as a leader that the team can count on. Times like these I wish the captain was here... We have to go on, though! We can't let the loss of those Pikmin be in vain!

A moment of silence for the Pikmin we have lost today... ... ... ... OK, that's enough. Losing soldiers is something you never quite get used to. But it's our responsibility to go on. And go on, we shall.

After observing the Red Pikmin, I've come to the conclusion that they are actually fully resistant to fire. They also appear to be extremely ferocious fighters, despite their appearance. They remind me of the captain in that way.

Rock Pikmin are as hard as rocks, so they do a lot of damage when thrown directly at a target. Considering how dense and chunky their bodies are, their legs are surprisingly slender. How they manage to support themselves is a mystery to me!

Fascinating! The Yellow Pikmin actually have a lower body density and can thus be thrown higher than the other Pikmin! This is in addition to their ability to manipulate electricity and the appearance of their adorably large ears.

After observing these Winged Pikmin, my conclusion is that they are not very effective in combat. However, since they possess the ability to fly, they can be extremely useful for accomplishing certain tasks. I will keep an eye out for any opportunities to utilize their unique ability.

Careful observation of the Blue Pikmin has revealed that they have the ability to swim as well as attack in the water! The way they open their mouths is so cute, but I think that is their way of extracting oxygen from the water. There appear to be openings on their cheeks that resemble gills.

We've now exhausted all of our juice, and there doesn't appear to be any more fruit available on the planet. There's only one course left for us. We have to retrieve our cosmic-drive key, and we have to do so tomorrow. If we don't, we are going to be in very serious trouble indeed...

On our mission, we gathered N pieces of fruit. Which is all fine and good, but what was with that bizarre, golden life-form? Why was it so bent on holding only Olimar captive? I mean, what am I? Soggy salad? But maybe I recognize all too well what fueled that life-form's fixation on Olimar... Maybe I don't, though... I'm still not sure.

We return from our mission successful in retrieving N pieces of edible matter! We picked up a stray Hocotatian as well, so we're on our way to drop him off. He won't stop talking about adding something called "mayonnaise" to vegetables to make them taste good. It'll take another food crisis for me to find out if he's right. I hope I never see this "mayonnaise"...

Our first warp voyage was a success, and we're on our way back home! We're returning with N pieces of edible matter. However, if we continue to consume recklessly, Koppaites will once again face a food crisis in the future. Food production and consumption. These are the things we must plan carefully. The Pikmin taught me how to plan.

Our mission is over, and we're returning with all the edible matter available in this planet's explorable areas! We shall return to Koppai with our heads held high! The other Hocotatian we rescued, Louie, has vanished, which is troubling. I thought he'd boarded the S.S. Drake with us, but maybe we left without him? Still, from what we've seen, I'm sure he'll be OK wherever he is...