Story

Rescue Corps HQ lost contact with the team sent to find Captain Olimar, so you were tapped for an emergency mission to track them down.
What could have happened to such a capable rescue team?

Immediately upon landing, Rescue Pup Oatchi rushed to greet you.
Together you found Collin unconscious on the ground! When he came to, he explained the rescue team's current predicament. With high hopes of finding the other Rescue Officers, you all set out for the S.S. Shepherd.

Passing through the cave was just supposed to lead you to the
S.S. Shepherd, but when you boldly leaped in, you encountered a terrified Rescue Officer surrounded by strange creatures. To make matters worse, that officer is the captain! Time for another rescue!

To the captain's relief, you saved her from the creatures surrounding her. Luckily, she knows how to reach the ship from there, and the four of you continue on your way to the S.S. Shepherd.

You made it to the S.S. Shepherd, but there were no signs of the other
Rescue Officers. What's more, with the energy tank empty, you can't use the radar to find them. Escaping this planet is now the least of your concerns. How will you find the other castaways?

Thanks to the puzzling Pikmin creatures you encountered, you managed to collect some treasure that could be converted into an energy source for the S.S. Shepherd. With the radar back online, you begin your search for the other castaways in earnest, using their SOS signals to guide you.

Guided by the reactivated radar, you started exploring a new area and soon found a castaway deep within another cave. After getting them out of there safely, you discovered it was the team's scientist,
Russ! Another Rescue Officer is back in the fold!

The whereabouts of 3 Rescue Officers are still unknown. During your search, you were surprised to find an unidentified castaway. Apparently, the Rescue Officers and Captain Olimar aren't the only castaways stranded on this mysterious planet.

Science aficionado Russ figured out how to make use of the raw materials scattered around the planet! What's more, you saved the
Rescue Corps's gruff ranger, Dingo. Only 2 more Rescue Officers remain at large: the doctor and the pilot.

According to Dingo's story, the "leaflings"—beings with leaves growing out of their heads—are attacking castaways and turning them into leaflings too. He believes the missing pilot could be a victim himself!
You need to get back out there and find Bernard.

The energy supply for the S.S. Shepherd continues to grow, and you've traversed even more of the planet. During your explorations, you located the missing doctor, Yonny. Only 1 Rescue Officer is still out there— the pilot. But has he been turned into a leafling?

Could the leafling you rescued be the pilot you've been searching for?
The only way to know for sure is to have Yonny examine them and, hopefully, come up with a way to cure their leafy condition.

According to Yonny, to cure the castaways with leaves growing out of their heads, he requires a special medicinal ingredient that is extracted from "Lumiknolls," which only appear at night. The risk is high, but you have no choice. You need to go on a night expedition!

Using the glow sap procured during your night expedition,
Yonny was able to cure the rescued leafling! However, the team's celebration was quickly cut short by the realization that the castaway they had cured wasn't the pilot after all.

This newly rescued leafling may just be the missing pilot, Bernard!
But to find out, you'll need more glow sap to create the cure and restore them to their non-leafy state. You'll have to make time for a night expedition while continuing to search for more leaflings.

Is Bernard simply moving from place to place? Is he even a leafling at all? As the questions pile up, the team decides to not only rescue and cure any leaflings you find but to locate that one leafling who keeps slipping through your fingers.

You found Bernard, the pilot! Now the original mission to find and rescue
Captain Olimar can begin in earnest. Sadly, none of the SOS signals match the location mentioned in Olimar's last Voyage Log entry. You'll need to finish repairing the S.S. Shepherd to expand the radar's range.

One mission remains: rescue Captain Olimar. According to the
Voyage Log, he had been searching for ship parts inside a large structure in the exact area where a new SOS signal was recently picked up. It has to be him!

After opening the locked bunker in Hero's Hideaway, you found something interesting inside... The leafling you've been looking for lying in wait! Could they be Captain Olimar?

You emerged victorious in the final Dandori Battle against the leafling presumed to be Captain Olimar. Now it's time to bring them back to the Rescue Command Post and return them to their original form.

Could that leafling you rescued really be Captain Olimar? If that is their true identity, once you restore him to his non-leafy state, the Rescue
Corps's mission will be complete! All that stands in the way now is a dangerous night expedition to harvest glow sap for the cure.

You rescued Captain Olimar! With all the Rescue Officers and other rescued castaways on board, the S.S. Shepherd can finally depart this strange and dangerous planet.

Having rescued Captain Olimar, you were on your way home, when Oatchi suddenly started showing signs of distress! You turned back to find the
Koppaite veterinarian Nelle, who might know how to help poor Oatchi.

Soon after setting out for a new area to look for the veterinarian Nelle, you came upon Captain Olimar's subordinate, Louie, and Moss. They made off with a castaway that looked a lot like a Koppaite.

You located Louie and Moss! Though you tried to convince them to hand over the castaway, they ignored you and fled into a cave. Don't lose your best chance at curing Oatchi now!

After you defeated Louie in a Dandori Battle, he and Moss ran off together, leaving the castaway behind. The castaway appears to be a Koppaite. Their rescue is now your top priority!

The rescued castaway was indeed a Koppaite! As they might have information about the veterinarian Nelle, the team decides to start asking questions as soon as they wake up.

The rescued Koppaite was one of Nelle's companions! She and two others were split up shortly after arriving on the planet. Next you'll visit Giant's Hearth to search for the remaining 2.

Another Koppaite was found and rescued. You have to find Nelle the veterinarian ASAP—for Nelle's own sake and Oatchi's. You head back to the Rescue Command Post to ask the Koppaite about her whereabouts.

According to what the two Koppaites told you, Nelle was dragged deep into the forest by a giant doglike creature. You'll need to upgrade the radar even more to continue your search for the veterinarian.

You located the veterinarian Nelle! But no sooner did you find her than she was dragged away again by Louie and Moss. You're determined to get her back to cure poor Oatchi, no matter what it takes.

Louie and Moss escaped again, dragging Nelle into a cave with them.
You don't know what their goal is, but it doesn't look like they want to let her go anytime soon.

Louie escaped, but thankfully he left Nelle and Moss behind. As Moss heads for the Rescue Command Post at Olimar's command, you need to hurry up and rescue Nelle so she can treat Oatchi's tail.

The giant dog that Louie is pursuing is most likely the creature that kidnapped Nelle. To cure Oatchi, she'll need the cells of that dog, since it doesn't have a leaf tail. Clinging to a sliver of hope, you head out to continue your search in the Primordial Thicket.

You found Louie's journal next to a cave deep in the woods. This cave looks like it might be the giant dog's den. If so, Louie and the giant dog are sure to be inside!

While searching the giant dog's den, you happened upon a lurking Louie!
Ignoring your calls, he disappeared into the back of the cave.

Just when you thought you had Louie cornered in the deepest level of the cave, he got on a terrifyingly giant dog and attacked! To get your hands on the dog's cells, you'll have to find some way to quell its rage.

The giant dog fled, leaving behind its collar and Louie. Using the dog's cells left on its collar, you should have what you need to cure Oatchi.
You also have an unconscious Louie. It's time to return to the Rescue
Command Post.

Oatchi's tail is back to its fluffy self! You can set off into space anytime, but there may be some unfinished business left to complete on this planet. If you're not in a rush, you may as well explore for a little longer...

宇宙ムセンを回収した私は

さっそく救難信号を発信した

きっと 誰かが気付いてくれるに違いない

そう願っていたが……

私の救難信号の発信から 1か月が経過するころ

この信号が 私以上に注目されることになる

書きためていた 航海日誌によって

謎の原生生物や 未知のオタカラ

それらの存在が 全宇宙に知れ渡ったのだ

数世紀ぶりの 未開の惑星の大発見に

多くの人々が ロマンを求めて惑星へ飛び立った

時を同じくして

ようやく 私の救助が開始されることになり

レスキュー隊に 私の命運は託されたのだった

おっと 忘れてはいけない

もう一人 遅れてやってきた新米隊員が――

と 相棒の救助犬ハッピーは

小型探索ポッド「ビーグル」に乗り込み

先発したレスキュー隊の あとを追った……

Alright. I guess this is everyone.

I call this strategy meeting to order!

Copy that!

Here's the latest status report.

As of today, two Rescue Officers and one
Rescue Pup have been recovered, thanks to the efforts of Rescue Officer.

However, the whereabouts of the other four Rescue Officers remain unknown, and the S.S. Shepherd is out of commission.

All things considered, our primary mission, the rescue of Captain Olimar...has run into some roadblocks.

Our first priority is now the search and rescue of our fellow Rescue Officers.

Rescue Officer! Oatchi!

Fly to the area where our radar picked up those distress signals, and try to track down our missing personnel.

Collin and I will remain with the ship. We'll provide direction and guidance from here.

Don't worry. We'll be available via the
S.S. Shepherd's wireless communication at all times, so you'll have our full support.

I wouldn't typically assign so much responsibility to a rookie, but after seeing you in action, I know you can handle it.

Plus, you'll be in good paws with Oatchi by your side. You two make a great team!

Captain, what about our search for
Captain Olimar? Should we officially put it on pause?

No. We may still find him during our hunt for the other Rescue Officers.

I'll keep it on our mission list, just in case.

On that note, I hereby call this strategy meeting to a close!

Copy that!

Wait... Is it just me, or did Oatchi go through a growth spurt overnight?

That's actually quite typical for his breed.
It's a sign that he's now fully grown and qualified for more rigorous activity.

The Pikmin sure are playful today!

Yes, they appear to be letting their guard down now that Oatchi's come into his own...

I'm just glad to see they're getting along.

Right... Another benefit of Oatchi being fully grown is that he can now build up his
Pup Drive while completing missions.

And with regular training sessions, he can learn new skills that will be useful for everyday rescue operations.

From the looks of it, Oatchi is ready as ever to fill up that Pup Drive!

Alright, officers. To your stations, please!

Copy that!

I now call this strategy meeting to order.

First things first. Russ, please update us on the improvements being made to the
S.S. Beagle.

Kee-hee! It would be my absolute pleasure,
Captain Shepherd. Because they're done!

The S.S. Beagle now has the ability to transform any raw material collected in the field into all-purpose clay.

With this functionality, we should be able to easily build on location!

Excellent. Of course, I'm not quite sure what we'll be building, but good work nonetheless.

One last thing! Bring me raw material, and I'll be able to whip up exciting new gear and items for you in the Lab.

I have no doubt they'll be useful to you while out in the field.

Sounds like we're not only collecting treasure now but raw material too.

And don't forget about our missing Rescue
Officers! We're counting on you to find them, Rescue Officer and Oatchi.

By the way, come talk to me later when you have a minute. I would like to discuss
Oatchi's training.

I hereby call this strategy meeting to a close!

Copy that!

Any updates on this castaway? What's their current condition?

Nothing new to report. They're still asleep, and they haven't responded to any of our attempts to wake them up.

The oddest thing is they don't seem to need a helmet to breathe. And we have no idea how that's possible.

Then we need to get our doctor involved ASAP.

In the meantime, we're counting on you two to locate the remaining Rescue Officers and collect more treasure. Understood?

Copy that!

Roger, roger!

Hm! Excellent.

You're going to fit right in around here.
I can already tell.

Huh? What was that nonsense?

I dunno... It kinda had a fun ring to it,
I think.

I hereby call this morning's strategy session to a close.

Copy that, Captain!

Any updates on this castaway? What's their current condition?

Nothing new to report. They're still asleep, and they haven't responded to any of our attempts to wake them up.

The oddest thing is they don't seem to need a helmet to breathe. And we have no idea how that's possible.

They need to be examined by a doctor ASAP.

To make that happen, we'll need you two to locate the remaining Rescue Officers and collect more treasure. Understood?

Good. I hereby call this morning's strategy session to a close. Officers, to your stations, please!

Copy that!

Dingo—is it true that you encountered our pilot while stranded?

Well, uh... Yeah. I ran into Bernard at some point, but then he got, like, snatched up by a leaf creature.

Leaf...what?!

We saw the leaf creature pick up someone else and toss them onto a big pup.

Bernard and I tried to follow, but...

We were too late. They dragged the castaway into a cave, and suddenly they were growing leaves too!

Sounds familiar!

Really?!

Hold on, OK? I was just getting to the good part.

You think I'd lie about this? Who is this character anyway...

So then the leaf creature in charge spotted us! We got outta there as fast as we could...or at least that's what I thought.

When I turned around, Bernard was gone.
Maybe he didn't make it out. Or maybe he got turned into a leafling too.

A leafling?

Oh, that's what me and Bernard started calling 'em. It's much faster to say leafling than "leaf creature."

Catchy, isn't it?

What...or who are these leaflings?

But first things first—we need to find and rescue our pilot. Officers, to your stations, please!

Copy that!

Dingo—is it true that you encountered our pilot while stranded?

Well, uh... Yeah. I ran into Bernard at some point, but then he got, like, snatched up by a leaf creature.

Leaf...what?!

We saw the leaf creature pick up someone else and toss them onto a big pup.

Bernard and I tried to follow, but...

We were too late. They dragged the castaway into a cave, and suddenly they were growing leaves too!

Then what?

Like this one?

I'm about to tell you! I don't like to be rushed.

Yeah, exactly. The castaway turned into something just like that.

So then the leaf creature in charge spotted us! We got outta there as fast as we could...or at least that's what I thought.

When I turned around, Bernard was gone.
Maybe he didn't make it out. Or maybe he got turned into a leafling too.

Hey, what's this leafling doing here anyway? And why are they unconscious?
This your work, comms guy?

Obviously not.

And I have no idea why they're currently unconscious. It was Rescue Officer who recovered them.

But based on what you're saying, this leafling could potentially be Bernard?!

Potentially.

By the way, Bernard and I sort of coined the term "leafling."

We came up with it because they have all those leaves growing out of their heads.
Pretty clever, I know.

This castaway may be our pilot, but undoing his leafy state is beyond our expertise.

We need to rescue these leaflings, but without a doctor, there's not much else we can do. We need to find Yonny, stat!

Officers, to your stations, please!

Copy that, Captain!

That about sums it up, Yonny. Have any thoughts on this leaf-growing condition?

Hmm... Yes... Leaflings, eh? It's a fascinating conundrum indeed.

Very fascinating...

You, new blood!

I have a theory I'd like to test. But I'll need to get my hands on that leafling. Could you find them for me?

Aha! I knew Yonny would have something up his sleeve.

Now that we have a plan, let's hurry up and recover that leafling! Officers, to your stations, please!

Copy that, Captain!

You should be caught up on everything now, Yonny.

According to Dingo, this castaway may just be our pilot.

Hmm... I see.

Yonny, we're going to need you to examine this leafling for us.

Let me thiiink... The primary symptom is the growing of leaves, yes?

If that is the case, then I believe we may be able to cure them.

While stranded, I discovered a bewitching specimen called a Lumiknoll. It only appears in the dark of night.

When dawn breaks, it releases a sap quite high in degradative enzymes.

I believe I can make a medicine out of those secretions that can break down the newly grown leaves.

Uh, for real? I mean...cool. But then they'll find out I just left Bernard behind... Uh-oh.

Alaaas, our friend Dingo here consumed all the sap that I previously collected, eheh.

So new blood will have to perform some night expeditions to harvest the medicinal ingredients for us.

Oh, it's nothing to lose sleep over. Except in the literal sense, eheheh.

Find me later, and I'll teach you all you need to know about night expeditions.

Excellent. Thanks to Yonny, it sounds like we have a solution to our leafling dilemma.

Now, everyone, to your stations, please!

Copy that, Captain!

Right! Administer the cure at once!

Yes, Captain!

Our work doesn't end here. It's our duty to care for and protect anyone we've rescued and hear what they have to say.

Bernard?!

Amaaazing! The radar isn't picking up the presence of any more leaflings!

Could that mean...we've cured every last leafling on this planet?! Eheheh!

Great work, everyone. Tales of our success will be passed down for generations!

Bernard! I'm pleased to see that you are back on your feet.

Um, are you sure it's OK for you to be up and about already? Play it cool,
Dingo, play it cool...

I appreciate your concern, Dingo, but I am good to GO!

It's strange. Since losing my leaves, I feel as LIGHT as a feather!

Now the NEXT time I get abandoned in a cave, I should be able to ESCAPE all on my own!

Ha...ha. What are you trying to say?
So he's mad at me for running, after all!

Oh, nothing. Just a little JOKE!

Good, good! Finally, all the members of the
Rescue Corps are together again.

I hereby reinstate our primary mission— the rescue of Captain Olimar!

Copy that!

COPY that!

Wowee! PERFECT response! You must be the secret weapon our captain's been talking to me about.

Thank you VERY much for saving me.

WOW! Where'd they find a rookie like YOU?
So UNIQUE! You must be the secret weapon the captain's been talking about.

Thank you VERY much for saving me!

Excuse me, Captain. This may pertain to the SUBJECT of a certain Captain Olimar's whereabouts...

I found a logbook entry that CAUGHT my interest.

Hmm. Could this be...

If this entry is accurate, Olimar must be hiding in a very large structure...

However, I haven't detected any place that fits that description using our radar.

Blasteroids! I wonder if that has anything to do with the S.S. Shepherd's energy shortage.

First things first—we need to get this ship fully charged. Officers, to your stations immediately!

Copy that!

Finally, we were able to restore the
S.S. Shepherd to maximum energy capacity. Thank you all for your hard work!

While searching the area with the newly restored S.S. Shepherd, we discovered a very large structure and an SOS signal.

I'm positive we'll find Captain Olimar there!

Wait. Could that mean...

While searching using our newly restored radar, we received a very strong SOS signal from inside a large structure.

It must be coming from Captain Olimar.

Commendable work!

As always, the rest is up to you,
Rescue Officer and Oatchi!

Officers, to your stations, please!

Copy that!

Whaaa?!

Has Oatchi's tail always been so...green?

Collin here. It looks like you're safely inside the structure.

Based on your current location, we were right to conclude that Captain Olimar is in this area.

I found a log associated with your exact coordinates.

And we've got one MORE piece of surprising news!

The SPACESHIP we found at the Rescue
Command Post is Captain Olimar's!

After analyzing its flight logs, we can
CONFIRM it came from Hocotate!

Which means we can now track down
Captain Olimar by scent!

Before you set out, I had Oatchi memorize any smells associated with the ship so we might be able to find its castaways.

So find Captain Olimar, Oatchi! We're counting on you, Rescue Officer!

Huzzah! Rescue complete!

Of course, we still can't read his ID badge due to the leafification.

But if this is Captain Olimar, then it's mission accomplished!

That's right. Now, let's get him cured, and fast.

Now all we have to do is administer the cure to Captain Olimar.

Time for another night expedition to collect more glow sap.

Our mission is finally drawing to a close.

Don't let your guard down now,
Rescue Officer and Oatchi!

Officers, to your stations, please!

Copy that!

Doctor, administer the cure.

Yes, Captain.

Doctor, administer the cure.

Yes, Captain.

So many space suits... Who are you guys?

Excuse me while I get my bearings.
I must've been shipwrecked...

Looks like I've caused you all quite a bit of trouble. My apologies.

I owe the entire Rescue Corps a massive thank-you. Truly.

Oh! How silly of me! I forgot to mention...

I am Captain Olimar of the great
S.S. Dolphin.

Or once-great S.S. Dolphin. It's currently in disrepair. My employer is going to be... less than pleased when I return home.

Well, if you hadn't been shipwrecked, we'd never have found all the treasure here...

We could use some of the profits to buy you a new ship! And while we're at it, let's get the S.S. Shepherd plated in gold!

Gold-plated?! No, no. The S.S. Shepherd would look better with a chrome finish.

Ahem, that's enough joking around for now.

Officers, prepare for our voyage home!

Copy that!

WAIT! Suspend the warp! Now!

Something's wrong with Oatchi!

What could this be? Spacesickness?

No. It would take much more than that to put a Rescue Pup out of commission.

But there must be some explanation...

Oatchi's symptoms seem to have stabilized since we stopped the
S.S. Shepherd and paused our flight.

We need to head back to that planet right away!

Olimar! What's going on?

I'll explain later. But right now you need to turn this ship around and return to the planet. Quickly!

We'll take that explanation now,
Captain Olimar.

Just look...

Oatchi's feeling better!

I think that leaf may be the cause of his troubles.

Before the Rescue Corps received my call for help, I did attempt an escape from this planet on my own.

But unbeknownst to me, Moss had snuck into my ship's cargo hold. She started exhibiting symptoms much like Oatchi's.

I rushed back to this planet, and that's when I shipwrecked yet again.

I don't know why, but organisms growing these leaves are seemingly unable to leave this planet.

No... That can't be.

Yonny, can we use the medicine you created to cure Oatchi?

Actually, while making the cure for Olimar,
I had a hunch and tested it on Oatchi too.

Sadly, it had no effect.

So what do we do now?

Rescue Oatchi!

Of course! You're Oatchi's loyal partner, through and through!

Work together!

That's right! If we all put our heads together, we're sure to find a way to cure Oatchi!

Listen up, everyone.

During our attempted escape from this planet, we received a message from
Headquarters dated a while back.

We must have been out of range while within the planet's atmosphere.

So... What did it say?

It's a request to rescue all castaways currently stranded on this planet. They provided a list. Here, take a look.

This is a long list...

Huh! I know this Koppaite Nelle. Weeell,
I know of her.

She's famous in academic circles and is a preeminent veterinarian. Perhaps she could help us cure Oatchi.

Nelle isn't the only Koppaite on the list.
Did she come with companions?

Makes sense. She probably wouldn't have come here alone.

But I don't remember encountering any
Koppaites when I was a leafling...

If I had to guess, I'd say they must have crashed in an area that neither the
Rescue Corps nor I have explored.

Then we'll have to find a way to extend our radar's reach and expand our search radius.

Sounds like we're going to need more sparklium.

Officers, let's get to work!

Copy that!

Russ, do you think it's possible to boost our radar even more?

Kee-hee! Oh, Collin. Never underestimate the power of science...and forethought!

I've already implemented a direct connection between the radar and our power source to give it some extra oomph!

Excellent work, Russ! And impressively fast, to say the least.

I can't say I understand most of what you said, but it sounds like we should go ahead and switch on the radar!

Now then, let's begin our search!

Hmm...

We got something! Multiple SOS signals have been detected in an unexplored area!

Some of these signals have to belong to
Nelle and the other Koppaites!

Let's get this rescue off the ground!
Oatchi's counting on us.

Good morning, officers. I'm calling this strategy meeting to order! Let's recap our current situation.

Oatchi's condition. Or, rather, his tail's condition. If we can't cure his leafy appendage, we can't leave this planet.

Luckily, there is a veterinarian on this planet, Nelle, who miiight just be able to help us and cure Oatchi.

And we believe she's located in the same area where those newly received
SOS signals are originating.

OK. Then for Oatchi's sake, let's find Nelle as quickly and efficiently as we can.

Copy that!

Huh?! Is that really... And what's he doing with Moss?

Do you know that guy? I don't recognize him from the list of castaways.

It's Louie! He's a coworker of mine at Hocotate Freight.

Is he trying to rescue that castaway?

Oh! Could that castaway be—

Look at those round ears! It's a Koppaite!

Hold on... He's disappeared.

Argh... What's he doing running around with Moss anyway?

Perhaps your employer sent him here to help you, Olimar.

Perhaps... Though Louie wouldn't have been my top choice.

Let's follow Louie! We don't want anything to happen to that possibly
Koppaite castaway.

Luckily, Oatchi is already familiar with
Moss's scent.

What are you waiting for? Oatchi!
Rescue Officer! Track Moss's scent!

Let's check their ID badge.

Huzzah! It is a Koppaite castaway. Let's hope he has information regarding Nelle's whereabouts.

Let's check their ID badge.

It's Yorke's companion. A Koppaite!

Dobbs! Oof! Thank goodness he's alive.

Indeed. He appears to be unharmed. I bet he'll be quite relieved when he wakes up.

Thanks for getting me out of there.
The name's Don Bergman. But a lot of folks just call me Dobbs!

I'm a treasure hunter by trade. Mostly I just travel the galaxy, fighting the good fight on behalf of the little guys.

Good to meet you. So, Dobbs... Do you, by any chance, know a veterinarian who goes by the name of Nelle?

Know her? Ha! Nelle's a colleague of mine, along with Yorke.

But when we tried to land on this planet, we lost control of our ship and crashed.

I'm sorry to hear that. How did you manage after the crash?

We just tried to stay alive. We came across this glowing kinda syrup. I would harvest it at dawn and make a juice of it.

Really? You must be talking about glow sap.

You can drink it?

How'd it taste?

Of course you can drink it!

We've been making a medicine out of it, but it's no surprise that it's potable on its own.

Not too bad, actually!

Koppaites are famously fussy eaters.
And I believe their taste buds are quite different from our own.

You may recall when Dingo mistook it for a common beverage and drank some?

That was a rough night...

If you were with your colleagues and had plenty of food, then...why were you all alone when we found you?

Ah, well. One day, someone just popped out of nowhere and stole our juice! The three of us ran after 'em.

But at some point I lost sight of Yorke, and next thing I know, Nelle's being dragged away by a giant doglike creature.

So you were separated. That's horrible!

Yeah. I kept walking around looking for them. But then I got so hungry I passed out. When I woke up, I was here with you.

We think we saw one of your companions being abducted...

Can you remember the last place you saw the other one?

Not exactly. But they couldn't be too far from where you found me.

Understood. You can rest assured that their rescue is our top priority.

Officers, let's narrow our search to
Giant's Hearth!

Copy that!

Good morning, officers!

Same as yesterday, our priority mission is the rescue of any and all Koppaite castaways on this planet.

One of those Koppaites was absorbed into an Onion yet didn't become a leafling...

Veeery intriguing. I have quite a few questions for them specifically, eheheh.

Whether or not that Koppaite is Nelle, we need to rescue them right away.

Copy that!

Let's take a look at their ID badge!

Yep! They're a Koppaite! I just hope they're also one of Nelle's companions.

Let's take a look at their ID badge!

Yorke! You alright, buddy? Speak to me!

He appears to be unconscious.

Let him rest for now. We'll have plenty of time for questions once he wakes up.

The Rescue Corps! Thank goodness you found me!

I'm Yorke. I'm from Koppai and came to this planet with two of my colleagues.

Is one of your colleagues a veterinarian who goes by the name Nelle? We've been searching everywhere for her.

You have? And I'm guessing you haven't found her yet.

Nelle, Don Bergman, and I are colleagues... and friends. We all share a common goal, which is why we came here.

But then our spaceship crashed.

I'm so sorry. How have you been managing since then?

For a while, we were making juice out of this glowing nectar we harvested at night.
It staved off starvation.

Really? You must be talking about glow sap.

You can drink it?

How'd it taste?

Uh-oh. Were we not supposed to?

We've been making a medicine out of it, but it's no surprise that it's potable on its own.

Really, really yummy!

Koppaites are famously fussy eaters.
And I believe their taste buds are quite different from our own.

You may recall when Dingo mistook it for a common beverage and drank some?

That was a rough night...

Huh! We all liked it so much we were practically fighting over it!

So you can imagine our reaction when that thief showed up and stole our stash! We went after him right away!

Course, speed isn't really my thing, so I got separated from the others pretty quickly.

Hmm... If that's true, there's a good chance that the other two aren't too far from where you split up.

Unless you have a better idea as to where
Nelle might be...

Sorry... I've told you all I know.

But Dobbs might have some more info!

Understood. You can rest assured that their rescue is our top priority.

Officers, let's narrow our search to
Giant's Hearth!

Copy that!

Good morning, officers.

Collin, any updates?

Dobbs and Yorke have both identified
Nelle's possible location.

But in order to pick up her SOS signal, we'll have to update our radar.

Sounds like we're going to need more sparklium.

Officers, let's get to work!

Copy that!

Thank you again for saving us!

I don't think we'd be alive, if not for you.

Yorke, that reminds me. We saw you get sucked up into that Onion, but you seem completely...normal.

Are there any sort of abnormalities that we're missing? Any leaves growing on you at all?

Um... Not that I've noticed.

So strange. I can't help but wonder why you didn't turn into a leafling.

The juice?

His space suit?

Oh yeah!

I bet it's because of all that glowing juice we drank!

Of course! You were ingesting nearly pure glow sap, so the leaves must have been broken down before they could sprout!

It's just a theory...but an interesting one at that. I don't suppose you'd let me conduct an examination later, eheheh...

Nah. It's just your run-of-the-mill space suit. I bought it at Kamito
Space Suit Emporium.

Now that I think about it... I believe you remained unchanged because you had been drinking all that glow sap!

If Yonny's theory is correct, then Nelle may not have been turned to a leafling either.

You'll still rescue her though, right?!

Yes! Please! We need your help!

Calm down, now. Of course we intend to rescue her. That's what we do.

Nelle's waiting for us deep in the forest.
Let's hurry up and find her. We can't let her and Oatchi down!

Copy that!

Oh! There's Louie!

Moss is with him!

Agh! That's him! That's the scoundrel who stole our juice!

And that castaway in Moss's mouth...
It's Nelle!

Stop right there, Louie! What are you doing with Nelle? Explain yourself!

Oh no! Code red! Code red! He's absconded with Nelle!

Hrm. What is he thinking?

You need to follow Louie. Oatchi should be able to track the scent.

Agreed. You two—follow Louie's scent and rescue Nelle!

Good morning, officers. Our primary mission remains unchanged. You know what to do!

Rescue Nelle! She's still located in the
Primordial Thicket.

The sooner we rescue her, the sooner she'll be able to examine Oatchi!

Copy that!

Good news! We rescued Nelle!

Thank you, thank you! Oh, Nelle...

Seriously, we can't thank you enough!
We're both so grateful.

Nelle! We're so relieved to see that you're alright.

I admit it was touch-and-go there for a while. I think the biggest threat I faced was my own empty stomach!

Now that we're reunited, it feels like I can finally breathe!

We owe you Rescue Corps folks. Big-time!

Nonsense. We're just doing our jobs.

Yes. That's quite enough pleasantries for now.

Your doctor filled me in on the current situation. I'd like to have a look at Oatchi right away.

Hmm... So the tip of his tail has morphed completely into a leaf. And not like one that I could easily pluck from a plant.

The symptoms seem to be quite similar to those displayed by the leaflings, if I'm not mistaken.

And you've already tried administering your medicine?

Yes, I did. It had nooo effect.

I see. What exactly does this medicine consist of?

It's a combination of glow sap and non-leafified cells from a non-leafified individual.

Hmm... Well, I think we've struck upon our main issue, then.

If administered as a preventative measure, the medicine may have worked. But to cure a space dog, you need space-dog cells.

Do you think you could make a dose of the medicine using Moss's cells instead?

Excellent idea. I'm on it!

Well, shucks. It didn't work. My guess is that we need cells from a dog that hasn't been leafified.

Where are we going to find a dog like that on this planet?

Excuse me, but while preparing to harvest cells from Moss, I came across this...

A huge dog thing... Could he be talking about...

Moss?

That giant dog?

No, not Moss. Didn't some giant doglike creature run away with Nelle?

Exactly! We'd be fools to discount that giant doglike creature that ran away with Nelle.

Oh, right! I was carried away by some sort of giant dog, wasn't I?

I just bounced along on its back all over the place. We never stopped to eat, so I must have just passed out from hunger.

Honestly. Is that any way to treat a renowned medical professional?

Nelle, can you remember the dog's tail?
Did it have a leaf?

Not that I can recall. Though it was hard to see much under all that fluff.

If we're able to collect cells from that dog, we may just be able to save Oatchi!

The only problem is...where's the giant dog now?

Well, now that Moss is here with us, it's possible that Louie will try to find and "adopt" that other dog.

If we follow Louie's scent, it could lead us right to the pooch we're looking for.

It's worth a shot. We have a new mission!

Track down Louie in the Primordial Thicket.
Keep your eyes peeled for any signs of that giant dog!

Copy that!

We're ready to go! Make your way over to the S.S. Beagle, Rescue Officer.

Hold on. There's one last thing.

What is it, Nelle?

As strange as he may be, Louie did look after me...in his own way.

So please do your best to rescue him and bring him back in one piece. There's a small matter he and I need to discuss.

Copy that.

Will do, Doctor.

I'm not sure what there is to copy.
Just please remember what I said.

Oh my, you're so sweet. You can take it from here, I'm sure.

Hmm... Her smile seems to be masking some pretty intense feelings.

I doubt she's forgiven Louie for stealing that juice.

Yeah. She's pretty serious when it comes to food.

Well, our mission is clear. Find Louie, and extract the necessary cells from that dog.

Good luck, Rescue Officer!

I'm glad you've arrived safely,
Rescue Officer and Oatchi.

Now, go ahead and sniff out Louie and that giant pup!

Wait. Is there supposed to be a cave here?
I need to double-check these coordinates.

Checking...

Huh? What's this?!

It's Louie's log! He must be hiding somewhere around here.

This is the evidence we've been looking for.
He's definitely with that giant dog.

Please proceed with caution, Oatchi and
Rescue Officer!

Louie! Louie!!! Come out from wherever you're hiding!

SHHH! Stay quiet, Collin!

If Louie is around here, that giant dog won't be far behind.

We need some of its cells to cure Oatchi.
Whatever you do, don't let it get away!

Ergh...

There he is! Louie!

Go get him, Rescue Officer!

...Leave me alone.

How long is he going to draw this out?

It doesn't matter. The Rescue Corps never gives up! We'll cure Oatchi if it's the last thing we do.

Ugh... So persistent.

We're gaining on him!

The bottom of this cave can't be too far off.

There's no place left to run, Louie. It's time to give up and give in!

Where's the dog? Tell us! Without it, we'll never be able to cure Oatchi.

Ugh.

...

Go home!

Louie?

...

Ngh...

Oh, thank goodness! I think he's OK.

Oof. What a grade A troublemaker.

I couldn't have said it better myself.
And what about that giant dog?

Looks like it got away. I don't know how we're going to cure Oatchi now...

There! The dog's collar! It must have fallen off!

It could contain lingering particles or fur from that giant dog. If so, I may just be able to make a medicine after all!

Whew... I'll take that tiny glimmer of hope for now. Grab that collar and let's go.

And don't forget to secure Louie!
I'm not sure my heart can take another high-stakes pursuit.

You heard her. Let's get Louie out of here.

I'm not sure what he's capable of... We may need to tie him up later, just to be safe.

Excellent. Now that you've secured the collar and Louie, head on back.

When you're done exploring, meet me back at the Rescue Command Post.

I'm eager to get my hands on those cells... to make Oatchi's medicine, of course, eheh.

Alright, Oatchi. Let's get you cured!

Indeed. I'll administer the medicine now.

It worked! His tail! It's back to normal!

Oh, thank the universe! Oatchi can come home with us!

OK, Moss. You're up next.

Hmm... It appears to have no effect on Moss.

If she was born with her leaf tail, there may be no way to revert her condition.

There must be some way to cure her...

It's alright, Collin. This is how it's meant to be.

But, Olimar...

Moss was born and raised on this planet.
It would be wrong to change what she is for reasons she can't comprehend.

This is her home. It's where she belongs.

Are you sure?

I am. And I know it's how Moss feels too.

We all have our own homes to get back to.

And I think it's time we said goodbye to this planet.

Officers, prepare for our voyage home!

Copy that!

Our flight path is clear, and all safety mechanisms are in good working order.

All officers are prepared for takeoff!

Primary engine ready!

ALRIGHT! Ready for LAUNCH!

I can't help but think of those castaways we never had a chance to save...

I regret that we're leaving this planet with leaflings left uncured...

What a success! We rescued all the castaways and cured every last leafling!
We can go home without any regrets.

We must return home now to realign our mission with HQ. It was not an easy decision to make, but it's time to go.

Once we've had a chance to debrief with
HQ, we'll make our return. Think of this as a temporary parting.

You should all be proud of yourselves and the excellent work you've done here.
Next stop—home!

S.S. Shepherd, launch!

Copy THAT!

I hope we meet again, dear Pikmin!

And so at long last...

thanks to the brave efforts of the Rescue Corps...

I finally made my way home.

Until my next adventure...

What's going on here? Did everyone forget how to prepare for launch?

If I may be so bold, Captain... How could we even consider making our return while we know there are still castaways out there?

With the gear and items created in my mind and forged by my very own hands combined with the strength of our team...

My point is rescuing all the castaways on this planet is still an achievable goal.

Well, the future of those we have yet to cure is weighing heavy on our minds.

If we are the Rescue Corps, shouldn't we be doing all we can to rescue every last leafling?

I know we helped all the castaways,
Captain, but, uh...we all feel like there are still so many areas left to explore, right?

The newbie never even completed the mission I gave 'em.

No, it's my fault, Captain. I was able to clear up our communication issues and made contact with Rescue Corps HQ.

They'd like us to stand by for a little longer until they're prepared to receive all the survivors we found here.

Hmm... Plus, we have yet to hear the remainder of Olimar's Shipwreck Tale.

I believe I speak for all the castaways you've rescued when I say we'll do whatever the Rescue Corps requires.

Well then. Then let's put off our departure for a bit longer. Officers, do what needs to be done.

In the meantime, Bernard, make all the necessary preparations so we can return home as soon as we're ready.

Copy that. I'll be standing by and ready for takeoff at a MOMENT'S notice!

This will expand our range and help us pick up distant SOS signals. Let's give it a spin.

Almost done...

Huzzah! We've detected multiple
SOS signals!

I hope this gets us closer to finding our missing officers and Captain Olimar.

Make a record of that area right away, Collin.

Energy replenishment complete!

Now let's switch on the radar...

It's working...

Yes! Once again, we've detected more
SOS signals in an unexplored area.

I'm glad to hear our search radius has increased.

Let's not waste any more time. We need to get out there and find our missing
Rescue Officers and Captain Olimar.

We've got enough energy stored up that we should have no problem starting the
S.S. Shepherd's engines.

I'll make sure the ignition is functioning properly.

Now we can take off at any time!

After we find Captain Olimar, of course.

Now we can take off at any time!

If we could only find our pilot... Until then, the S.S. Shepherd remains grounded.

Kee-hee! I've done it! Our radar systems are officially updated. Give them a test run, and search for some castaways!

Something's happening...

Amazing! We just picked up multiple
SOS signals from an unexplored area!

I thought we'd reached maximum capacity, but I should've known Russ would figure something out.

Some of these signals have to belong to
Nelle and the other Koppaites!

Let's get this rescue off the ground!
Oatchi's counting on us.

So, I'm going to remove the limiter and start up the radar again. Let's see what that does!

Let's see...

That did it! I can't believe there are so many SOS signals coming from that unexplored area.

The scientific prowess on Koppai seems to be remarkably close to my own. I won't underestimate them from now on.

One of those signals could be coming from
Nelle! Saving her is our first priority.

First we do a little of this... Then a little of that...

All done! We're good to go.

That was amazing to witness! Let's inject the sparklium and see what happens!

Yorke! Thank goodness you're alright!

Dobbs?! You're safe!

I am. Nelle, on the other hand... I know you're still getting your bearings, but do you have any idea where she might be?

Sorry, but no. I lost sight of her early on.
Guess I'm a pretty slow runner.

Then you really were the last person to see her, Dobbs.

Can you remember anything else? Which direction she and the dog ran?

Oof... Let me try to put myself back in that spot...

Hmm...

I remember something!

The giant dog carried her deeper into the forest! Way past where I'd fallen down.

Kee...hee... I don't believe our radar can effectively reach that area.

The S.S. Shepherd's radar signal has already been boosted close to its limit.

I'm not sure we'll be able to extend its reach any further...

Would you mind if I took a look at it?
I'm pretty good with machines!

Yorke! Thank goodness you're alright!

I could say the same about you, Dobbs!
Now we just have to find Nelle.

The search for her is currently underway, but we could use your help, Mr. Dobbs.
We're in dire need of a lead.

Actually, I think I might have one!
I remember seeing Nelle being carried off by a giant doglike creature!

A giant dog?! Do you know where it took her?

Not exactly, but it was headed deeper into the forest. Beyond where you found me.

Kee...hee... I don't believe our radar can effectively reach that area.

The S.S. Shepherd's radar signal has already been boosted close to its limit.

I'm not sure we'll be able to extend its reach any further...

Would you mind if I took a look at it?
I'm pretty good with machines!

Yorke! Thank goodness you're alright!

I could say the same about you, Dobbs!

Do either of you two know a veterinarian on this planet named Nelle? We've been trying to locate her for a while now.

You have? And I'm guessing you haven't found her yet.

Nelle, Don Bergman, and I are colleagues... and friends. We all share a common goal, which is why we came here.

But then our spaceship crashed.

I'm sorry to hear that. How did you manage after the crash?

We just tried to stay alive. We came across this glowing kinda syrup. I would harvest it at dawn and make a juice of it.

Really? You must be talking about glow sap.

Ah, well. One day, someone just popped out of nowhere and stole our juice! The three of us ran after 'em.

But at some point I lost sight of Yorke, and next thing I know, Nelle's being dragged away by a giant doglike creature.

A giant dog?! Do you know where it took her?

Not exactly, but it was headed deeper into the forest. Beyond where you found me.

Kee...hee... I don't believe our radar can effectively reach that area.

The S.S. Shepherd's radar signal has already been boosted close to its limit.

I'm not sure we'll be able to extend its reach any further...

Would you mind if I took a look at it?
I'm pretty good with machines!

The Rescue Command Post was getting a bit crowded, so we started clearing a new area, when we came upon something odd...

A spaceship in disrepair!

Huh. It's clearly missing its captain.

They're probably out there somewhere, in need of rescue. We'll do our best to find them.

I almost forgot! We also found some raw materials while establishing the new area.
Please put them to good use!

Oh! I forgot to tell you!

The Rescue Command Post was getting a bit crowded, so we started clearing a new area, when we came upon something odd...

A spaceship in disrepair!

Huh. It's clearly missing its captain.

They're probably out there somewhere, in need of rescue. We'll do our best to find them.

I almost forgot! We also found some raw materials while establishing the new area.
Please put them to good use!

Once again, the Rescue Command Post was starting to feel a bit cramped, so we've expanded into a new area!

Collin and all the castaways joined forces and worked hard to make this happen.

Here's some raw material that we dug up while clearing the new space. I'm sure you'll find a use for it.

I've got one last thing to report.

Once again, the Rescue Command Post was starting to feel a bit cramped, so we've expanded into a new area!

Collin and all the castaways joined forces and worked hard to make this happen.

Here's some raw material that we dug up while clearing the new space. I'm sure you'll find a use for it.

And since our population has grown so quickly, we went ahead and cleared a second area as well!

After many castaway requests, we're adding even more space to the Rescue
Command Post.

Hopefully, this will ensure all the castaways stay comfortable while they're here.

We have enough space now that I'm sure we can fit anyone else we rescue while we're on this planet.

Everyone you've rescued pulled together to give this to you as a way of saying thank you. I believe it's more raw material.

Oh! I have one more thing to report.

After many castaway requests, we're adding even more space to the Rescue
Command Post.

Hopefully, this will ensure all the castaways stay comfortable while they're here.

We have enough space now that I'm sure we can fit anyone else we rescue while we're on this planet.

Everyone you've rescued pulled together to give this to you as a way of saying thank you. I believe it's more raw material.

One last thing! Since our population is growing so rapidly, we'll be clearing another area over here as well.

I wonder if this is the cave he was talking about...

While Olimar was recounting his adventures, I spotted the entrance to a cave right here.

For whatever reason, our radar never picked up on it.

That must be why we didn't know it existed until now. What could be inside?

I was worried when I saw the smoke billowing out of the S.S. Shepherd. I didn't know how things would shake out...

Thank goodness we were able to make the repairs.

I'd been roughing it for long enough!
And there's something to be said for finally having a properly prepared meal.

And you're sure we have enough emergency rations, Collin?

We have no idea how long we'll be stuck on this planet.

I counted our stock three times, but I can do it again...

Excellent plan. Now, tomorrow we'll focus on recon, so you and Oatchi need to eat and get lots of rest, Rescue Officer.

But don't forget to review your missions before heading to bed.

Excuse me, Collin.

Remind me again how I access the
Rescue Journal on the Tablet?

Of course, Captain.

First, press + to open the Tablet, then tap B to open the Tablet Menu.

From there, navigate down to the
Rescue Journal app and open it up.

If you want to be able to access the app immediately in the future, press − to assign it to a shortcut button.

Ah! Thanks for the refresher.

Each section of the Rescue Journal is full of wisdom passed down from generations of captains who came before me.

Please make it a habit to check it out regularly, and take their lessons to heart.
Understood, Rescue Officer?

Just like the captain...when she remembers how to access it.

Captain, I've noticed something while observing the Pikmin...

If you leave them unplucked, the sprouts eventually bloom into flowers.

Hmm. They really do share so much of their biology with plant life.

So, do you think this new information could help you get over your fear of Pikmin?

Fear of Pikmin?! What? I've never been afraid of Pikmin! And I'll prove it...when I finally get up the nerve to touch one.

I just remembered. Wasn't Russ the one who developed our Tablets?

Yes! He was the mastermind behind them.

Kee-hee-hee! And I'd be delighted to tell you about some of my favorite Tablet features! Is now a good time? Excellent!

That spiky symbol you may come across on the Radar Map denotes a creature, and the star shows that there's a treasure!

How did I come up with this system? Well, a spike is Mother's favorite symbol, and the star references her trademark hairpin.

We've all learned a lot today. Mostly that
Russ really...really loves his mother.

You're doing great out there! Now we only have 3 Rescue Officers left to find.

That's right. Our doctor, the ranger, and our pilot.

Kee-HEE! Don't worry! It should be easy enough to find them.

They're all wearing my custom-made, scientifically enhanced, ultra-high- performance space suits!

They could be stuck out there for another century, and the suits would still be as pristine as they were the day I made them.

That's nice, but I'm less worried about the suits than I am the officers inside them.

Now that our ranger has been found safe and sound, the number of missing
Rescue Officers is down to 2.

Correct. Now we just need to find Yonny and Bernard.

Though we can't ignore the fact that the latter may now be a leafling.

No, we can't.

Either way, we've got to rescue him ASAP!

While we search for the castaways, we'll expand our efforts to rescue the leaflings as well.

If we locate Yonny, he may find a way to cure the leaflings of their leafy state.

Keep up the good work, and get back out there. Rescue work is never done!

The only officer still at large is our pilot, Bernard.

Hmm... It's unfortunate, to say the least.

We should consider the possibility that he wasn't turned into a leafling after all but has simply escaped our notice.

If only we could get our hands on that leafling—the one with the pup—and make him tell us where our pilot is!

Hey. This is the Rescue Corps. That type of interrogation goes against everything we stand for.

That said, if we're going to make any progress, we do need to talk to that leafling. And soon.

Daytime exploration, night expeditions...
We need to pull out all the stops.

Except, apparently, a stop that includes a good night's sleep.

Alriiight... The time has come to start harvesting ingredients for the medicine.

That means you'll be going out on night expeditions! Be sure to bring some of my inventions with you, Rescue Officer.

Oh yes! Creatures are much more active at night, you know. Eheheh!

Kee-hee! And you'll have no trouble at all with those creatures, thanks to my scientific breakthroughs!

I suppose there is such a thing as being
TOO confident.

Nighttime expeditions are very dangerous.
Please be even more cautious than usual.

And remember to prepare Oatchi properly.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Speaking of cures, remember to harvest lots of that medicinal ingredient. We'll need as much as we can get our hands on...

And take advantage of my inventions while you're at it! The field-application data you collect is priceless to my work.

All that helpful advice is for the sake of
Rescue Officer, I'm sure.

I'm so relieved that the medicine actually cured the leafling!

Eheheh, I couldn't have done it without all that glow sap.

I'm just grateful I won't be needing any of
Yonny's medicine...

Huh. But didn't he give you some medicine that time you were having trouble sleeping?

He did. And after I took it, I slept for two days straight. To be fair, it was effective.
Just...too effective.

I wonder what was in that medicine...

Bernard! I'm so happy you're alright!

I'm sorry to make you all worry.

But before I forget... WHERE is my leftover pizza?

Kee-hee! Finally, the team is back together! Thanks in no small part to the marvels of science. That I invented!

Hey! Move over and give me some space!
These seats are way too small...

Should I whip up an invisibility serum?
It would at least provide the illusion of more space.

Oatchi, no! Drop it! Pizza is NFSD!
Not for space dogs!

Things got back to normal a little too quickly, I think.

Captain Olimar must be somewhere inside that structure...

We need to search that place top to bottom. It won't be easy, but we have no choice. Be thorough, Rescue Officer.

We'll be here the whole time to help in whatever way we can!

I can't believe it... That leafling is really
Captain Olimar?!

I'm a bit surprised myself, but it's a strong possibility.

The dog, the locked shelter... It all lines up with what's in the Voyage Log...

But to rescue that leafling, we're going to need a true Dandori master.

Then that's what we'll give them. Go show that leafling all the Dandori skills you've got in your arsenal, rookie!

Eheheh! The only thing left to do now is administer the cure to Captain Olimar... or that leafling that may be Captain Olimar.

Ready, new blood? I'll need you to collect the glow sap that will one day run through his veins.

Don't be so pushy, Yonny.

You know how utterly terrifying those night expeditions can be. Which is why I will supply plenty of gear and items.

Russ is correct.

We need to prepare as much as physically possible! Even if that means collecting raw material from every corner of this planet.

That could take a while... We'd like to actually cure the guy eventually.

Captain Olimar isn't the only castaway out there in need of rescue.

It doesn't matter how many there are— it's our job to help them all.

When we rescue every last one of them and get them off this planet, our names will go down in Rescue Corps history.

I should probably start preparing my comments for all the interviews...

You, uh, may be getting ahead of yourself there, Captain...

When I look at Oatchi, I'm reminded of all the past generations of Rescue Pups...

You know, Captain, I've always wondered... do all your memories involve Rescue Pups?

I don't think so... I have this one memory from my childhood that's about a completely different type of animal.

My class took a field trip to the mountains, and I got lost somehow.

These wild animals with dark, sparkling eyes surrounded me. I thought I was done for...

Until...out of the bushes jumped the
Rescue Pup at the time. She saved me that day.

Huh. Hold on... Isn't that still a memory of a
Rescue Pup?

Captain, what do you like to do on your days off? Do you have hobbies or anything like that?

Hmm. Well...I guess I consider training and walking Rescue Pups to be my hobbies.

Though sometimes we throw balls or have a little chase... Brushing them is fun too!

Sounds like your hobby is...dogs.

Are we really doing all we can here?

Huh? Is everything alright, Captain?

I just can't help wondering...is there something more we could do? Is any of this enough?

Well, I know there are more ways to help others, besides rescuing them.

And if you really do feel like we need to go beyond this, to truly do more...I'll be right behind you, Captain!

I'm glad to hear that, Collin! Then you won't mind giving the Rescue Pup a nice, long bath. And don't forget to cut his nails.

Now I REALLY wish I could turn back time.

Collin, could you explain to me how our wireless-communication devices actually work? I'm curious.

How do they work? Great question. Let's see, how do I explain it...

Basically, your recorded voice is turned into a signal and transmitted from an antenna, then another antenna picks it up.

That signal is also called an RF, or radio frequency. Then you've got your amplitude and phase, plus your electrical fields...

Does that make any sense?

Uh, I think so. So, the device transmits an antenna, and the radio phase frequents a signal. Got it!

Hmm. I'm not quite sure you do.

You know, I haven't been sleeping too well lately. I think I'm going to turn in early...

Solid plan. I may actually do the same.
I haven't been sleeping too well myself.

I think I've just been so on edge since the start of this mission. Even at night I feel like I always need to be ready.

Same here. I'm lucky if I get anything over nine hours of sleep a night lately.

...So you totally get it.

I'm honestly impressed, Russ. You seem to be a nonstop invention machine.

Honestly, the work I do in the Lab just comes naturally to me. It's as instinctive as the act of breathing or sleeping.

If that's the case, then our rookie here is like a lifeline for you, Russ. The raw materials are your nourishment.

It almost sounds like as long as you have enough raw materials, you don't need to sleep or eat.

Hold on now. That's not quite what I was saying...

The raw materials on this planet are fascinating! I could spend my whole life researching them and still need more time!

You know we're heading home once our rescue duties are complete, right?
Please say yes.

Hmm... If Russ moved here permanently, we could finally get rid of that cluttered lab and turn it into a break room.

I doubt I could actually stay here forever...
Not when Mother is back home waiting.

Wait. What was that, Collin?

What did you say, now?

Now that we have Dingo back, our rescue operations should go a lot smoother.

Obviously. First things first—I'll get that newbie into shape.

And, uh, when were you thinking of returning to the field yourself, Dingo?

Listen, comms guy. If star performers like me aren't at 100 percent when the sap hits the asphalt, we're basically useless.

The captain gets it, which is why she ordered me to rest up.

Are you sure the captain's not going too easy on you, Dingo?

Dingo, would you agree that daily training is the most efficient way to keep one's body in top condition?

Huh? You got a problem with my workout routine, science guy?

Kee-HEE! Not at all! It's simply that a ranger's body is their best tool. Wouldn't you like the chance to enhance yours?

You can contribute to the advancement of science! Be my guinea pig! I just need you to stress test some new gear...

Um, I didn't survive without injury just to subject my body to science-fiction test shenanigans. I'll pass.

Heeey, Russ. Has the gear you've been giving to "new blood" to use out in the field been experimentally verified...or not?

I refuse to even entertain such insulting insinuations. I have their knowing consent, so let's just leave it at that.

It's not as if I'm handing out untested and unproven medicines without a care in the world. Unlike SOME individuals.

If you're referencing that...vitamin booster, you may recall that it worked wonders on the captain.

It was a wonder she didn't fire you after that "vitamin booster" made her toes swell up to the size of dumplings!

Sooo, Dingo... When was the last time you talked to anyone back home? Spoken with your parents recently?

What now, Yon? Didn't figure you were the type to get homesick.

No, but the depth of the darkness we experience on this planet... Doesn't it remind you of our village?

I keep thinking back to that night when you got lost on the mountain. Everyone in town was in hysterics!

Hey, you ever thought about creating a medicine that erases embarr...uh, boring memories? I think you could use some.

Bernard, I've always wanted to ask you something... Why do you talk like THIS?

Intrigued by the way I TALK, are WE?
Well, there's actually a story behind it.
It's pretty interesting too.

To give you the full picture, we need to go way, WAY back. A LONG time ago, when I was still a youngster...

Know what? Never mind.

What? But it was just about to get GOOD!
There's excitement, DRAMA!

I guess I'm just worried if I listen to you for too long, I'LL start talking like that TOO.

Oh NO!

What kind of beings are these leaflings,
I wonder. Perhaps if I wield the scalpel of science, I'll be able to carve out the truth.

We do need to learn more about the leaflings, if only to make my cure all the more effective.

That said...as members of the Rescue
Corps, we cannot perform our tests on any average member of the public.

Indeed, but what if we could experiment on someone less...average? We do have a colleague with firsthand experience, eheh.

My ears are burning, and NOT in a good way. Why does it suddenly feel like I'm being watched, hoo?!

Bernard, I've been trying to recount the events of the crash. Did anything odd happen while you were at the helm?

Funny you should ask. Someone with my skills should have been able to make a landing like that with their EYES closed!

But, hoo! Shortly after entering the planet's atmosphere, the ship became almost IMPOSSIBLE to control.

Hmm... The S.S. Dolphin crash-landed on this planet after being hit by a meteorite.

But thinking back on it, it did feel like I was being pulled toward the planet by some inexplicably strong force.

Perhaps it was the will of some being or entity...or the will of the planet itself pulling us all into its orbit...

Kee-hee-HEE! That sounds like something straight out of a science-fiction novel!
Completely ridiculous...

It seems like all of a sudden we have so many more rescues to complete. At this rate, we may never be going home.

My SOS signal probably didn't help matters. I'm sorry to have caused the
Rescue Corps so much more work.

Don't worry about it, Captain Olimar.
This is our job after all.

It doesn't matter how many castaways we come across on this planet. We'll save every last one!

And then, once Oatchi is cured, we'll all fly home together.

Hey! Don Bergman, right? I heard you used to be a ranger.

But now you're a treasure hunter, huh?
Seems like an odd career change.

Dingo! Don't be rude!

It's alright. I became a treasure hunter as a way to earn the money I needed to help the communities on my planet.

The way I think about it, I'm still serving the same purpose. Whether I'm a ranger or not.

Well...that's kinda beautiful. I could almost cry. But I won't! I'll just become a treasure hunter too!

That's a nice sentiment, but if Dingo lacks one thing...it's follow-through.

To be honest, I have absolutely no idea why anyone in their right mind would want to become an officer in the Rescue Corps.

I can't imagine voluntarily putting my life in danger just to rescue somebody else's.

"If one is in need of rescue, then we must heed their call." I believe that with every fiber of my being.

Of course. And if there weren't brave souls like yourself out there, the rest of us would still be stranded.

So, thank you. I understand that it is a noble calling. One I don't think I could answer without the promise of a reward...

Thanks to the Rescue Corps, I will finally be reunited with my family back home on
Hocotate.

Don't wanna...go.

Then what exactly is it that you do want,
Louie? I'm still not sure.

Just be honest with me. I won't get mad,
I promise.

Food! Tasty snacks!

I may never understand you, Louie.
But you can't say that I didn't try.

You know, this whole shipwreck episode has been a good opportunity to really think about my future.

Agreed. Since being rescued, I've been wondering if it's about time for me to make some changes.

Really? Are your days as treasure hunters coming to an end?

Well, I just can't help but wonder if buying food with the money I make from treasure hunting makes any real difference...

Exactly! Maybe everything we've been doing up to now is just buying time. We need a real solution to the food crisis.

You finally figured that out, huh? I'm quite impressed by your progress. Both of you.

Now that I think about it...maybe I should stick around with the two of you for a little longer. See if I can help...

Great work today!

It's a shame we couldn't track down any of our missing Rescue Officers...

We haven't detected any rescue signals aboveground. Hmm.

The Rescue Corps does attract the adventurous type... If any of them were to find a cave, they'd probably dive right in.

That is where we found you, Captain.
Tomorrow let's focus on exploring and seeking out more caves.

Welcome back, Russ. Glad to see you made it here in one piece.

Kee-hee-hee! Of course, Captain. I had no doubts the emergency-escape system
I developed would function perfectly.

That may be, but it would've been helpful if you showed the rest of us how to actually use it.

One would expect an emergency-escape device to be a bit more intuitive to use in the event of an emergency...

Anyhow... Now that you're back, Russ, can you tell us if you came across any rocks like this before we found you?

Kee-hee! Oh, Collin, Collin, Collin... Not only did I see them, I've already completed very thorough research on this material!

I discovered that when heated, the rocks become soft and malleable, and can be shaped into any form you desire.

Its base properties can even change when exposed to different stimuli. It's quite a versatile raw material indeed!

Cool.

Huh?

"Cool" doesn't even begin to describe it.
This is the one! The ultimate biomass I've been searching for my entire career!

To put it simply, the more of this material you collect, the more inventions I can whip up to aid in your search!

I'm currently upgrading the 3D printers so we can put this miracle material to use as soon as you bring it to the S.S. Beagle.

It will be crucial to my work in the Lab and any other building needs that might arise.

What a spectacular update, Russ! I knew bringing along a material scientist would be key to our success.

Starting tomorrow, I'm expecting our rescue operations to go even more smoothly than usual now that you're here.

We should be able to find our Rescue
Officers more quickly, as well.

Speaking of which, we've also discovered a few castaways besides our own Rescue
Officers and Captain Olimar.

There may be more. What should we do about them, Captain?

There's only one thing we can do—rescue them. No matter how many are out there!

And once they're here, I'm confident you'll take good care of them, Collin!

Copy that, Captain!

Another task for the to-do list...

I'm still shocked that Captain Olimar isn't the only castaway on this planet.

Well, Olimar's SOS signal was transmitted across the entirety of outer space.

So it's not completely unexpected that the message would capture the attention of adventure seekers and draw them here.

And as the Rescue Corps, now it's our duty to rescue every last one of them!

I love the enthusiasm!

Of course, the more rescues we make, the more crowded the Rescue Command
Post will get...

Collin! I need you to further develop and expand the Rescue Command Post!

Copy that, Captain!

My list of job duties just keeps getting longer and longer...

Welcome back, Russ. Glad to see you made it here in one piece.

Kee-hee-hee! Of course, Captain. I had no doubts the emergency-escape system
I developed would function perfectly.

That may be, but it would've been helpful if you showed the rest of us how to actually use it.

One would expect an emergency-escape device to be a bit more intuitive to use in the event of an emergency...

Anyhow... Now that you're back, Russ, can you tell us if you came across any rocks like this before we found you?

Kee-hee! Oh, Collin, Collin, Collin... Not only did I see them, I've already completed very thorough research on this material!

I discovered that when heated, the rocks become soft and malleable, and can be shaped into any form you desire.

Its base properties can even change when exposed to different stimuli. It's quite a versatile raw material indeed!

Cool.

Huh?

"Cool" doesn't even begin to describe it.
This is the one! The ultimate biomass I've been searching for my entire career!

To put it simply, the more of this material you collect, the more inventions I can whip up to aid in your search!

I'm currently upgrading the 3D printers so we can put this miracle material to use as soon as you bring it to the S.S. Beagle.

It will be crucial to my work in the Lab and any other building needs that might arise.

What a spectacular update, Russ! I knew bringing along a material scientist would be key to our success.

Starting tomorrow, I'm expecting our rescue operations to go even more smoothly than usual now that you're here.

Well, Captain, we did it. We finally found our ranger, Dingo!

Can't believe I had to be saved by the newbie... I'm losing my edge.

We're just glad to see you made it back safe and sound, Dingo. Are you hurt at all?

Oh, uh, not at all, Captain. Heh! I'm just, uh, touched that you care...

Hmm... This table does not seem to be structurally sound. It's missing screws...

But science guy could stand to worry a little more.

Um, uh...that reminds me, Captain. I have some information regarding our pilot.

Really? Do you know his whereabouts?!
Great work, Dingo!

Wha?! Er, no, no...that's not exactly...

You must be exhausted from all that forced sleep you had. We'll go over the details tomorrow. Go get some rest.

Huh? Oh. Uh, you got it, Captain!
She cares about my physical state...
That means...she cares!

Oh! Before you hit the hay, please be sure to review all the details related to our rescue mission so you're fully prepared!

Is that really necessary?

Yonny's back, Captain! Seems like we're making progress.

Well done, Rescue Officer!

So where is he, then?

We need to discuss the leafling situation as soon as possible.

Um... The thing is... After the forced-sleep mode was lifted, he kind of went right back to sleep.

I think he'd been examining a plant that only appears at night, so he was pretty sleep-deprived.

Seriously? He was out walking around at night? Here? It's ridiculously dangerous!

I suppose I should be grateful that he's still alive...

Huh? That's strange... I put a bottle right here. Where did it—

Dingo! You didn't drink that liquid that was sitting right here, did you? Did you?!

Hey! Don't shout at me like that!

But yeah. I was thirsty and it was right there, so I gave it a try. Who cares?

Well...that was the medicinal ingredient that Yonny was using in his experiments.

And you never thought to mention that until now?!

Uh... Why do I suddenly feel very hot?!

Are you alright?! Maybe you should go lie down too, Dingo...

I suggest we put this meeting on hold for the time being.

The castaway we rescued today... Were those leaves growing out of their head?

I believe so. And they aren't just leafy— they're completely overgrown. There's no way to tell who they are.

Maybe we'll get some more information after they're examined by our doctor...

Maybe. But first we need to find him.

Until then, we'll let this castaway get some rest.

Should we discuss the castaway with leaves growing out of their head?

This has to be what Dingo was talking about when he told us about the leaflings.

That's right. That castaway could be our pilot.

It'd be easier to know for sure if not for all the leaves! I can't make out any features of Bernard at all.

Maybe we'll get some more information after they're examined by our doctor...

Maybe. But first we need to find him.

Until then, we'll let this castaway get some rest.

Should we discuss the castaway with leaves growing out of their head?

This has to be what Dingo was talking about when he told us about the leaflings.

That's right. That castaway could be our pilot.

But we're dealing with more than a few leaves here. I can't tell who it is at all.

Where's Yonny? I'd like him to examine this leafling right away.

Unfortunately, I believe he's already fast asleep. His nose was in what looked like a pretty dense book all day long.

I see. Let's put a pin in this discussion until tomorrow.

To recap, Captain—today we retrieved our ranger, Dingo, and our doctor, Yonny.

Can't believe I had to be saved by the newbie... I'm losing my edge.

We're just glad to see you made it back safe and sound, Dingo. Are you hurt at all?

Oh, uh, not at all, Captain. Heh! I'm just, uh, touched that you care...

Where is Yonny? I haven't seen him yet.

Um... The thing is... After the forced-sleep mode was lifted, he kind of went right back to sleep.

I think he'd been examining a plant that only appears at night, so he was pretty sleep-deprived.

Seriously? He was out walking around at night? Here? It's ridiculously dangerous!

I suppose I should be grateful that he's still alive...

Um, by the way, Captain...I have some information regarding our pilot.

Huh? That's strange... I put a bottle right here. Where did it—

Dingo! You didn't drink that liquid that was sitting right here, did you? Did you?!

Hey! Don't shout at me like that!

But yeah. I was thirsty and it was right there, so I gave it a try. Who cares?

Well...that was the medicinal ingredient that Yonny was using in his experiments.

And you never thought to mention that until now?!

Uh... Why do I suddenly feel very hot?!

Are you alright?! Maybe you should go lie down too, Dingo...

Wait a second! What were you going to say about the pilot, Dingo?!

Welp, Dingo's down for the count. I guess this conversation will have to wait until tomorrow...when everyone's conscious.

Well, Captain, we did it. We finally found our ranger, Dingo!

Can't believe I had to be saved by the newbie... I'm losing my edge.

We're just glad to see you made it back safe and sound, Dingo. Are you hurt at all?

Oh, uh, not at all, Captain. Heh! I'm just, uh, touched that you care...

Hmm... This table does not seem to be structurally sound. It's missing screws...

But science guy could stand to worry a little more.

Um, uh...that reminds me, Captain. I have some information regarding our pilot.

Really? Do you know his whereabouts?!
Great work, Dingo!

Wha?! Er, no, no...that's not exactly...

You must be exhausted from all that forced sleep you had. We'll go over the details tomorrow. Go get some rest.

Huh? Oh. Uh, you got it, Captain!
She cares about my physical state...
That means...she cares!

Oh! Before you hit the hay, please be sure to review all the details related to our rescue mission so you're fully prepared!

Is that really necessary?

On another note, Collin, do we have any updates on that castaway we picked up today? The one with all the leaves?

Right now they're sleeping in the back, but their condition remains unchanged.

Don't worry. I'll keep a close eye on them.

Very well. Just make sure we get this castaway examined by the doctor as soon as possible.

Yonny's back, Captain! Seems like we're making progress.

Excellent work, Rescue Officer!

But we have another problem. The castaway we found with leaves growing out of their head.

They have to be one of those leaflings that
Dingo was talking about.

That's right. That castaway could be our pilot.

But we're dealing with more than a few leaves here. I can't tell who it is at all.

Where's Yonny? I'd like him to examine this leafling right away.

Um... The thing is... After the forced-sleep mode was lifted, he kind of went right back to sleep.

I think he'd been examining a plant that only appears at night, so he was pretty sleep-deprived.

Seriously? He was out walking around at night? Here? It's ridiculously dangerous!

I suppose I should be grateful that he's still alive...

Huh? That's strange... I put a bottle right here. Where did it—

Dingo! You didn't drink that liquid that was sitting right here, did you? Did you?!

Hey! Don't shout at me like that!

But yeah. I was thirsty and it was right there, so I gave it a try. Who cares?

Well...that was the medicinal ingredient that Yonny was using in his experiments.

And you never thought to mention that until now?!

Uh... Why do I suddenly feel very hot?!

Are you alright?! Maybe you should go lie down too, Dingo...

I suggest we put this meeting on hold for the time being.

To recap, Captain—today we retrieved our ranger, Dingo, and our doctor, Yonny.

Can't believe I had to be saved by the newbie... I'm losing my edge.

We're just glad to see you made it back safe and sound, Dingo. Are you hurt at all?

Oh, uh, not at all, Captain. Heh! I'm just, uh, touched that you care...

Where is Yonny? I haven't seen him yet.

Um... The thing is... After the forced-sleep mode was lifted, he kind of went right back to sleep.

I think he'd been examining a plant that only appears at night, so he was pretty sleep-deprived.

Seriously? He was out walking around at night? Here? It's ridiculously dangerous!

I suppose I should be grateful that he's still alive...

Um, by the way, Captain...I have some information regarding our pilot.

Huh? That's strange... I put a bottle right here. Where did it—

Dingo! You didn't drink that liquid that was sitting right here, did you? Did you?!

Hey! Don't shout at me like that!

But yeah. I was thirsty and it was right there, so I gave it a try. Who cares?

Well...that was the medicinal ingredient that Yonny was using in his experiments.

And you never thought to mention that until now?!

Uh... Why do I suddenly feel very hot?!

Are you alright?! Maybe you should go lie down too, Dingo...

Wait! What were you going to say about our pilot? And those leafy castaways?!

Welp, Dingo's down for the count. I guess this conversation will have to wait until tomorrow...when everyone's conscious.

At last, we finally rescued Captain Olimar!
Or rather, a leafling that could be Olimar!

That's right! You've done seriously great work getting us to this point.

Incredible work! NO doubt about that.

I guess I can give credit where it's due.
Good one, newbie.

All we need to do now is cure him of his leafified status.

Alaaas, we have no medicine left in stock.

If that's the case, then starting tomorrow, you'll focus on night expeditions. Sound good, Rescue Officer? Oatchi?

At last, we finally rescued Captain Olimar!
Or rather, a leafling that could be Olimar!

That's right! You've done seriously great work getting us to this point.

Incredible work! NO doubt about that.

I guess I can give credit where it's due.
Good one, newbie.

Yonny! Do we have enough medicine in stock to administer the cure?

We dooo! I will give him a dose first thing tomorrow.

OK. We're counting on you, Yonny!

Why won't Louie cooperate with us?

Hmm... In all honesty, he's always been something of a mystery to me.

It sort of looked like he was imitating you, Captain Olimar. Or your leafling self, that is.

You know, back at work I would tell him to watch what I do and try to learn from it.

Interesting... So he must be mimicking you—but not in a good way.

Where did Louie run off to? I just hope he isn't involved with anything dangerous.

You're worried about a troublemaker like him at a time like this?

I know he steals and eats food that isn't his, and he is usually pretty annoying.
But Louie's not a bad guy.

Right, but he's not that great either...

Louie's Dandori skills are quite impressive.
He must have been one of the top employees at your company.

Not really. I've never seen him work so hard or so fast.

Some believe that he who knows most says the least. Maybe he was hiding his talents until the moment was right.

Hmm. My life would've been a lot easier if he showed them off instead.

By the way, Rescue Officer...

If you press − and open Shortcut Settings, you can assign different functions to
up, left, down, right and L stick.

If you press − twice and open Shortcut
Settings, you can assign different functions to stick!

Really?! Can you assign the Rescue
Journal to one of those?

Of course. And then you could reference it whenever you need some quick advice!

You can even assign actions like Disband or select items at the push of a button.

Setting up shortcuts seems like a great way to improve your Dandori practice.

Speaking of improvements, Collin, it would be more efficient if you shared such helpful information a lot sooner.

Olimar, you told us you haven't seen any
Koppaites on this planet. Is that right?

Yes. And I explored quite a bit of the surface and many caves. I don't recall seeing them at all.

If that's the case, then there's a high probability that they're located in an area we have yet to explore.

Tomorrow, let's focus our search efforts on an unexplored area!

We're working off the assumption that
Nelle was abducted and brought to an unexplored area.

That's right. Her colleague Dobbs says he saw her being carried off by a mysterious giant dog.

A mysterious giant dog... I wonder how fluffy it is, because that could be a whole lot of fluff...

Do you think its eyes are round and cute?
And what do its ears look like? And its tail!

We need to get to the bottom of this.
Let's find that dog!

Isn't our top priority finding Nelle?

I don't know, Collin. I doubt the tales of my misadventures on the job would be any help to the Rescue Corps.

I disagree entirely! I believe they could be a useful reference. Every little bit of information helps on this planet.

Alright. If you insist...

First and foremost, you must understand that the schedule is the most important thing. Nobody appreciates late cargo.

But the real challenge was learning to withstand long-distance travel and all the heavy lifting. Funny story about that—

Um, heh heh. I didn't want to hear stories about freight management, Olimar. I want to hear about your time as a castaway!

I'd like to build up a large stock of medicine, so get back out there and explore tonight, new blood.

Hold on now. Creatures are more active at night. We certainly don't want our
Rescue Officer to suffer any injuries.

Eheh! Oh, don't you fret. What am I here for...if not to heal those who put themselves needlessly at risk?

I suppose he has a point... Just please be careful, Rescue Officer.

Oatchi is a rare breed of dog. Do you happen to know where he was born?

His ancestors have lived alongside the
Shepherd family for generations. I don't know what planet they're from originally.

But these dogs certainly have the perfect disposition and the right talents for life as a Rescue Pup.

Obviously I'm talking about their carrying abilities, but they're also strong diggers and have noses made for scent tracking.

Combine that with their excellent vision and soft, fluffy coats, and you've got the perfect partner. Plus...they're so cute!

So then the short answer is...no.

Hmm... No matter how much I look at them,
I'm still confounded. These treasures are mysterious things.

Indeed. Who made them...and for what possible purpose?

Think back to that treasure we found the first day—the "Stone of Advancement."
It was able to open and close, right?

Maybe it was intended as some sort of makeshift shelter to protect its creator from the wind and the rain.

Interesting theory...though likely incorrect.

Listen, I've been wondering about something.

If creatures are more aggressive at night, not to mention more terrifying with those creepy, red eyes...are we safe here?

Just stay INSIDE the spaceship, and you'll have NO problem at all.

And even if we ARE attacked, we'll be just fine as long as Dingo is here. RIGHT?

Uh, yeah. Of course! Why's he roping me into this?!

True. That's very reassuring to hear.
Thanks in advance, Dingo!

No problem. Happy to help! Great...
There's no getting out of it now.

I don't get it. Why do we fight? And why does everything have to be a competition?

Is something the matter, boss?

Nah, just a passing thought I had while watching that Dandori Battle.

It just strikes me as sad. Here we are, all living together and sharing the same universe. We should be friends, not foes.

Makes sense. But then shouldn't we and, uh, you...be friends with all the creatures of the universe as well?

Creatures?! No, no. That's an entirely different situation.

What kind of place is Koppai?
I've always wondered...

From what I've heard, the population on that planet is skyrocketing.

And if it continues at the current pace, they'll soon find themselves in a food crisis. Sad, really.

That reminds me! We have to plan our provisions properly, or we won't have enough for our afternoon snacks.

I'm pretty sure she stopped listening at the mention of "food."

The castaways on this planet come from all walks of life. We have academics, business professionals, tourists...

And they've come from so many different planets. It's an interesting mash-up, that's for sure.

Sounds a lot like the Rescue Corps.
We all hail from different planets and have our own set of skills too.

I get that. I like to think of the castaways and the Rescue Corps as one big family.
We're all in the same SHIP, after all!

At this point, we could even induct these folks as HONORARY members of the
Rescue Corps!

That might be going a bit too far.

N-nooo... Halt! Come no closer!

Captain! What is it? What's wrong?!

They're here! On the S.S. Shepherd!
Pikmin...so many Pikmin... At this rate... we'll be crushed...

Uh, Captain? I'm not seeing any Pikmin...

BWAH?! Oh my! Thank goodness...
It was just a nightmare.

I-I mean it was a dream! I was giving the
Pikmin orders! And I wasn't afraid at all. Not one bit!

Of course. I totally believe you, boss.

Shepherd, did I hear that you're a dog fanatic?

I'm a dog lover too! I have a sweet little pup at home named Bulbie.

Really? How lovely! Dogs are the best.
What kinds of stuff does Bulbie like?

He's a dog, so anything! But he especially loves Pikpik Carrots. Watching him eat those is the cutest thing in the universe.

Ha! I know exactly what you mean!
Nothing makes me happier than watching a dog chow down on something they love.

Or when their eyes sparkle when it's time for their walkies. Or how they snuggle up to you, so nice and warm... Their loyalty...

You know what we're talking about.
Right, Collin?

Yes, of course! We'll be talking about this all night...

Captain Olimar is from Hocotate, isn't he?

I hear that planet's quite well-known for its vegetables. Apparently they're indescribably delicious.

It's always been a dream of mine to one day eat a genuine Hocotate golden
Pikpik Carrot.

But they're so expensive. I haven't had the right occasion to justify it.

Ah yes. Golden Pikpik carrots... Just talking about them brings me back to
Mother's kitchen and her amazing cooking.

She'd blend them up in a mixer until they were liquefied. Nutritious, delicious...and extremely efficient for consumption!

She took all those beautiful, expensive carrots and made...juice?!

Does that even count as cooking?

This dog, Moss, comes up quite a lot in
Captain Olimar's Voyage Log.

I'm veeery intrigued. Perhaps we'll encounter her somewhere on this planet!

Oh, I hope so! There's a lot that can't be captured in text alone.

You read my mind! If I could get a tissue sample of an unknown space-dog species, think of all the experiments I could run!

Experiments? What kind of experiments?

Captain, I believe that giant dog thing has been living alone all this time...

Seems that way. And if that ragged old collar is any evidence, it's been on this planet for a while.

I wonder if it ever got lonely, hiding out in its cave...deep within the forest...

Me too, but I'm sure living alongside
Louie gave it a bit of hope and joy.

No one could be lonely with a bond like that to hold on to.

I'm hungry...

Based on what I know about Louie,
I find that hard to believe.

Um... What are you up to, Yonny?

Just a little creature research. The more I examine these specimens, the more they intrigue me.

Their evolutionary processes seem to be very different from ours...

Hmm. I suppose that makes sense.

Out of curiosity, exactly what kind of research are you conducting?

Oh, it's not really research as much as an experimental creature-breeding program.
Eheheh...

Ah, OK. Wait! Did you say "breeding program"? Put an end to that right away!

Who in the universe is that individual who keeps carrying castaways into the caves?

And what did they say again? "Those who do not embrace Dandori cannot survive this planet." That's a bit bleak.

Their way of life must be deeply rooted in the art of Dandori...

Maybe they and even the castaway they carried off are ghosts of some kind!

So you're afraid of Pikmin and animals, but you get excited about ghosts?

It's amazing to think of all the unknown scientific and technological advancements that must've been made on this planet...

I've never encountered so many DOLLIEs in my life!

You believe the treasures are all dollies of some kind?

Captain, I'm shocked! You're familiar with
DOLLIES, then?

Of course I am! When I was little, I played with my dolly all the time.

No, not a dolly, Captain. A DOLLIE.
A "Discovered Object Lacking Logical and Intelligent Explanation."

Hey, Dingo... Isn't it about time you got back out there and helped us search for the missing castaways?

Maybe. But who's going to protect the
Rescue Command Post while I'm gone?

And it has been helpful to have Dingo on call to provide any necessary guidance for Rescue Officer...

I suppose I hadn't considered it that way.

Well, be sure to consider it in the future!
That was a close one.

Dingo! How are you feeling? Back to your old self?

Oh! Um, yeah! Fit as a feather over here.
Ugh... Why did I say that? So stupid...

Glad to hear it! Then you must be ready to assist Rescue Officer.

Eh...I dunno. I'm not quite 100 percent yet...
Help out the rookie?! Ugh...

Hooo, I expect an APOLOGY from you,
Dingo! And you better make it GOOD!

Fair enough. No surprise he's still angry...

I messed up. I'm sorry. I never should have run away and abandoned you out there after the crash.

What are you TALKING about?

I'm talking about my PIZZA! It is time for you to apologize for eating MY pizza without asking.

Huh? You're mad about pizza?!
This is what I get for being sincere.

We lost that Dandori Battle today...

We need to focus our energy on improving your Dandori skills. I have a few tricks I can teach you.

Oh yeah!

I bet all sorts of Dandori practices are a part of a captain's regular routine.

Exactly. For example, I prepare the food for the Rescue Pups before their walkies so they can eat right when they get back.

Then I give them baths in the order they finish eating and brush them all at the same time. Ears first, then tails...

I usually do this every day, so it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call me an experienced Dandori master.

Sadly, I don't think those examples can be applied to a Dandori Battle...

That leafling is quite formidable. I wish we had some sort of trick or tip to help us...

A trick? I may have one of those I can share.

Excellent! I'd love to hear it!

Here's what I think is the key trick to winning a Dandori Battle...

Transport items efficiently and without any wasted movement. That'll show your opponents your Dandori prowess!

But if we could do that, we wouldn't need extra-special tips to begin with.

I'm curious, Collin. How is it that you know how to do so many different things?

Shucks...I dunno. I guess I've just had a lot of odd jobs over the years.

To pay my way through college, I cleaned the colony's outer walls and worked nights doing ship construction.

I even had a gig collecting space junk at one point. Honestly, there's not much I haven't done.

Wow. Sounds like you've been through the wringer!

Nah. Those jobs were all pretty easy compared to this one!

Oh. Well, this got awkward.

So this is ultra-spicy nectar... With a color like that, it even looks spicy.

It is the main ingredient in Ultra-Spicy
Spray, after all. Want to try a lick?

Hmm. Oh, why not?

If only for quality-control purposes.
I wouldn't want to provide my Rescue
Officers with a faulty product!

Now, let's give it a try...

Erm?! Hrrrt! Hrrrrrraaat! Hrrrhhhooot!

Guess it's pretty spicy! I'm glad I wasn't the one who licked it.

But look how fast you're moving! Just think—with this you could get twice the amount of work done in half the time!

Hrrrm. P-p-p-perhaps.

But I think ingesting this nectar directly poses some significant risks...

We've been stuck in the same place for a while now, Bernard. I suppose that leaves a pilot like you with a lot of free time.

Not at ALL!

A pilot's work involves A LOT more than just flying spaceships!

Oh, I didn't realize. What else does a pilot do, then?

Hooo, well...for starters, I've got to store up LOTS of extra sleep so I can stay awake through all the LONG-haul voyages.

Uh, I'm not sure that counts as "work."

That's interesting...

So you press X, and it orders the Pikmin to charge. The Charging Horn seems like a very useful piece of gear.

Ah yes, the power of science is nothing to scoff at. It makes all things possible!

See, if you change the frequency...like this, now you can make anyone Charge.

Let me show you!

Wh-what's happening? My body! It's like it's moving all by itself!

Stop! Stop that right now! What do you think you're doing, Russ?!

Kee-hee! I was just showing you how to use it in case of an emergency.

I will do everything in my power to make sure that "emergency" never ever occurs.

I wonder... Has Oatchi's tail always looked like this?

Space-dog breeds can be very mysterious.
Perhaps it changed as he grew.

Well, he doesn't seem to be suffering from any health issues as of late. Let's just keep an eye on him for now.

Hopefully it's nothing serious...

We did it! We rescued all of the castaways stranded on this planet. I'd say that's mission complete!

Great work, you two! What would we do without Rescue Officer and Oatchi?
Thank you both.

What about me and science? My gear and items have been integral to our success. Feel free to thank me as well.

No doubt about it, that was EXCELLENT work, Rescue Officer!

Surely, I wouldn't have been able to cure any leaflings without the brave and humble work of new blood here.

Dingo, is there anything yooou wanted to say to Rescue Officer? Eheheh!

Pshhh... Just don't let it go to your head.
But well done, Rescue Officer.

Captain, you were the one who personally recruited Bernard to the Rescue Corps, isn't that right?

Yep. I stopped by the Universal Service
Post Office to send a package a few years back.

Then I heard this voice saying, "I can deliver that package faster than
ABSOLUTELY ANYONE!"

Huh. And you didn't think that was kind of...suspicious behavior?

It was pretty suspicious, I guess. But he did deliver my package two days faster than the other guys.

Our previous pilot had just retired, so I decided to give him a chance. I think it worked out for the best.

It would have worked out even better if he spoke just a little quieter.

You know, when I saw those Glow Pikmin-y things, an old memory came back to me.
Something I'd almost forgotten...

Mmm-hmm... What kind of memory?

It was back at home. One day, out of nowhere, my body suddenly started to glow! It lasted for like three days, I think...

Huh. I don't remember that at all. It was probably just a bad dream or something.
Not worth digging into any further.

I hope he doesn't remember anything else...

By the by, Olimar, is there anything you remember from right before or after you became a leafling? Any additional details?

Not particularly. It didn't feel bad or anything like that. In fact, it was quite revitalizing.

My chronically stiff shoulders and all the injuries I'd sustained during my explorations healed immediately.

Hmm... Perhaps leafification has highly restorative effects...

This is definitely something worth looking into, eheheh.

You're not planning any new experiments now, are you? Yonny...

Going forward, we need to prioritize
Oatchi's training even more.

Russ! Prepare plenty of Scrummy Bones for us to use as rewards.

Understood, Captain! How many do you think you'll need?

Hmm... Good question. Let's start with a thousand or so for now and see how long that lasts us.

A thousand?! Don't you think that's a bit extreme?

We've been on this planet for some time,
Captain. You've got to be used to Pikmin by now. Aren't you?

Of course! The captain of the Rescue
Corps doesn't get "terrified" or "paralyzed by fear." That would be absurd.

Right... Well, the number of Pikmin is increasing at an exceptionally high rate.

I took a glance inside the Onion the other day and saw tens, maybe even hundreds of Pikmin eyes staring right back at me...

What are you trying to do?! That image is going to fuel my nightmares for months!

How's that Koppaite doing? The one we just rescued.

We deactivated the forced-sleep mode on his space suit. The doctor's with him now.

OK. Then I'll save my questions about
Nelle for tomorrow.

Yorke! Thank goodness you're alright!

I could say the same about you, Dobbs!
Now we just have to find Nelle.

The search for her is currently underway, but we could use your help, Mr. Dobbs.
We're in dire need of a lead.

Actually, I think I might have one!
I remember seeing Nelle being carried off by a giant doglike creature!

A giant dog?! Do you know where it took her?

Not exactly, but it was headed deeper into the forest. Beyond where you found me.

Kee...hee... I don't believe our radar can effectively reach that area.

The S.S. Shepherd's radar signal has already been boosted close to its limit.

I'm not sure we'll be able to extend its reach any further...

Would you mind if I took a look at it?
I'm pretty good with machines!

How's the Koppaite doing? The one we rescued, I mean.

He's still unconscious. Think I should wake him up?

No, let him get his rest. We'll ask him about Nelle once he wakes up on his own.

Yorke! Thank goodness you're alright!

Dobbs?! You're safe!

I am. Nelle, on the other hand... I know you're still getting your bearings, but do you have any idea where she might be?

Sorry, but no. I lost sight of her early on.
Guess I'm a pretty slow runner.

Then you really were the last person to see her, Dobbs.

Can you remember anything else? Which direction she and the dog ran?

Oof... Let me try to put myself back in that spot...

Hmm...

I remember something!

The giant dog carried her deeper into the forest! Way past where I'd fallen down.

Kee...hee... I don't believe our radar can effectively reach that area.

The S.S. Shepherd's radar signal has already been boosted close to its limit.

I'm not sure we'll be able to extend its reach any further...

Would you mind if I took a look at it?
I'm pretty good with machines!

Yorke! Thank goodness you're alright!

I could say the same about you, Dobbs!

Do either of you two know a veterinarian on this planet named Nelle? We've been trying to locate her for a while now.

You have? And I'm guessing you haven't found her yet.

Nelle, Don Bergman, and I are colleagues... and friends. We all share a common goal, which is why we came here.

But then our spaceship crashed.

I'm sorry to hear that. How did you manage after the crash?

We just tried to stay alive. We came across this glowing kinda syrup. I would harvest it at dawn and make a juice of it.

Really? You must be talking about glow sap.

Ah, well. One day, someone just popped out of nowhere and stole our juice! The three of us ran after 'em.

But at some point I lost sight of Yorke, and next thing I know, Nelle's being dragged away by a giant doglike creature.

A giant dog?! Do you know where it took her?

Not exactly, but it was headed deeper into the forest. Beyond where you found me.

Kee...hee... I don't believe our radar can effectively reach that area.

The S.S. Shepherd's radar signal has already been boosted close to its limit.

I'm not sure we'll be able to extend its reach any further...

Would you mind if I took a look at it?
I'm pretty good with machines!

Nelle hasn't woken up yet?

She's probably exhausted. And it's possible that she hasn't eaten anything since she crashed onto this planet.

Nelle! Hey! Wake up! You alright?!

D-Dobbs! Quit it! You really want to mess with Nelle when she hasn't eaten?

Good point. That could go badly... Let's just leave her be for now.

I expect that she'll wake up by tomorrow on her own. Then we'll ask her to examine
Oatchi as soon as possible.

Hmm... I hope Moss makes it back here alright.

According to the radar, she's en route to our location.

Unbelievable! She's truly amazing.
I need to ask Captain Olimar about his training methods.

Welcome home, Oatchi! And you too, Rescue Officer!

They did it! A magnificent feat!

Yeees, yes, good work. Now I need to harvest some of the fur, so give me that collar.

Hey! That thief drank almost all my juice!
Now there are only two left!

And we'll be needing those to create the curative medicine.

That's right. It's too bad though. It's just so delicious...

Speaking of medicine, we need it right away. Yonny, please hurry!

I'll have it done by morning.

I suppose now is a good time for Louie and
I to have a little chat. Could you give us a minute?

No need to untie him just yet...

OK... But please remember to keep it civil.

Alright! Tomorrow let's explore a new area!

You are one top-notch explorer!

To think that a wise and reclusive leafling was underneath the Rescue Command
Post this whole time...

From what I can tell, if you decide to enter that cave, you won't emerge until nightfall.

Hmm. That means you won't be able to explore any other area later that day...

This is a good example of how the art of
Dandori is also crucial to your work as a
Rescue Officer.

That's right. Make sure you take care of any outstanding rescue tasks before entering that cave, Rescue Officer.

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