Night Expeditions
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During the expedition
There it is, new blood. That is a Lumiknoll.
When dawn breaks, it will release an extract I'll use to make that medicine.
But if the Lumiknoll is destroyed, we won't harvest any extract at all.
All you need to do is protect the Lumiknoll until morning. Simple, right? Eheheh.
Well, well, now... What's this?
These little guys weren't here before.
Let's observe them and see what they do.
Look at that! It propagated more. Are you thinking what I'm thinking, new blood?
Yep, those little guys sure look like a new variety of Pikmin to me.
They're kind of glowing, so "Glow Pikmin" seems like an appropriate name.
Eheheh, they're rather fond of you, new blood.
That's perfect! You and these little guys can protect the Lumiknoll together.
That star-shaped fragment from earlier...
Let's call it a "glow pellet."
Try carrying those to the Lumiknoll to see if we can propagate more Glow Pikmin.
I leave it to you, then.
Eheheh, so there's something else I've figured out about the Glow Pikmin.
As you can see, Glow Pikmin emit a very powerful light.
You can use Xhold to gather your Glow
Pikmin until they meld together and form one large glowing ball.
Release them all at once, and it creates a luminous and literally stunning effect, which I call a "Glowmob"!
One flash of that overpowering light, and you will witness all kinds of creatures cowering under its dazzling glow, eheheh.
Come in... Can you hear me,
Rescue Officer?
A while back, I taught Oatchi a particular skill used for operations that involve protecting a client.
Select the Lumiknoll you want Oatchi to protect, then give him the command.
Oatchi will patrol near the Lumiknoll and bite any creatures that come close!
During a night expedition, if he gets separated from your squad, he'll go to that spot and patrol it for you.
Work with him to protect the Lumiknoll!
Heeey, new blood, can you hear me?
About tonight's location... You should find
2 Lumiknolls.
That's exciting, because if you protect them until morning, we can harvest 2 glow saps, eheheh.
My hypothesis is that the two Lumiknolls are connected underground.
What does that mean? Well, if 1 breaks, neither will release glow sap.
There's only one of you, so this might be a good time to take advantage of Oatchi's protection skills.
Remember the Glow Seeds you picked up the other night? I took the liberty of putting them in your pack.
Let me show you how to use them.
First, select a Glow Seed from your pack.
When you throw it, it will instantly create a Glow Pikmin.
Of course, they'll only work at night or in caves, so don't forget that, eheheh.
As creatures go, that's sure a strange one, isn't it?
Those eyes... I think it might be coming for the Lumiknoll!
Uh-oh... I've got a bad feeling about this.
We don't know what it's going to do.
Be careful!
Eheheh, it's about that time, new blood.
See how the creatures become more aggressive at night? They're drawn here by that irresistible glow.
Watch out, now! They'll come for the
Lumiknoll, so don't let them break it.
Ah! They're heading this way!
For now, collect glow pellets and propagate more Glow Pikmin to build up your protective forces.
The creatures will keep attacking until dawn, so do your best to take them out.
Aw scrubs! The Lumiknoll's broken.
Not much we can do now.
Well, that's a shame. You'll get it right next time, new blood.
Well done, new blood—you managed to protect the Lumiknoll.
Thank goodness! You protected it and held yourself together, eheheh.
Nicely done, new blood. Let's take the Glow Seeds back with us.
I'm impressed you defeated all those creatures! I wasn't even sure you'd survive the night.
Fantastic! There's not a single creature left standing...or skittering...or hopping...
I wonder how many Glow Seeds we'll get from this. Eheheh.
Aha! Glow pellets can be carried here too!
From the looks of it, this could be a juvenile form of a Lumiknoll.
If that's the case, then it's possible this could be connected to the Lumiknoll belowground.
Maybe it could serve as an interim drop point when transporting glow pellets from far away.
Additionally, it seems like it could act as a decoy for the creatures to help keep the
Lumiknoll safe.
It's small, but it shines quite brightly.
Why don't we call it a Tricknoll, eheheh.
Good thinking! Try using it as a decoy and interim drop point.
We've got a problem! The Lumiknoll is under attack!
If it takes too much damage, we won't get the medicinal ingredients we need from it!
Get rid of those creatures, new blood!
Look! The Glow Pikmin have come to see you off.
Do they want to follow you back to the
Rescue Command Post?
My, my, what's this? Glow Pikmin turn into seeds?
Eheheh, I need to study this up close.
Please bring some back with you.
Aw scrubs! The Glow Pikmin can't help if they all get wiped out.
Oh, what have we here? More Glow Pikmin?
Well, keep an eye on them. You don't want them getting wiped out again, eheheh.
Eheheh, here it comes! Pay attention, new blood!
That is a condensed Lumiknoll extract. It's very high in degradative enzymes.
I believe we should call it glow sap.
It's a critical ingredient for the leafling cure. Gather it with care, new blood!
You put in the effort out there, new blood.
Amazing work tonight...as per usual!
Eheheh, look at the color on that. I can't wait to make medicine with it.
Alright then, new blood, go collect that glow sap.
Now we can make the cure!
Eheheh, good work protecting the Lumiknoll.
Alright then, this is the moment!
Watch closely, now...
Hey, newbie, the captain sent me here.
Need me to jump in?
What is it, rookie? Need the help of a real professional?
OK, newbie, I'll lend you a hand. Because the captain wants me to.
You got some guts! Go get 'em!
OK, well, don't get hurt! It'll mean more work for me if you do.
Are you saying you can handle it on your own? Well...good. That's good.
Whaaat?! If you're gonna quit, give me a little warning first. I was ready to show off my stuff for the captain.
Hmm! Not gonna ask for my help, huh?
Oh yeah? OK, later, then.
Don't get the wrong idea, rookie! I'm only doing this 'cause the captain asked me to!
OK then, I'll clean this right up!
Gah, what IS this thing?!
Why, you little... Eat a Bomb Rock!
Wait—did I actually miss?!
Phew, the creatures have thinned out a bit.
Must be scared of me.
YEAHHH! Dingo's ready for you!
Oh, blast it! I need more Bomb Rocks!
If you're coming this way, then do it already! There's nowhere to run!
Let me show you how to do this right,
Dingo-style!
Psh, this'll be an easy win! The captain better be seeing this...
Yikes! Nearly lost the Lumiknoll that time!
Whew... Protected it all the way!
Did you see that, newbie?!
Alright then, new blood, go harvest me some glow sap.
Eheheh, that's a lovely color. Can't wait to make some medicine with it.
Watch for creatures out there, new blood.
About the Glow Pikmin... You'll need more.
Protect that Lumiknoll with all you've got.
Gather a lot of Glow Pikmin.
It'll make protecting the Lumiknoll easier.
Frenzied creatures go for the Lumiknoll.
Don't forget about Glowmobs!
They're very effective against creatures!
Try using Tricknolls as lures, eheheh.
The night radar display is quite handy.
Use it to verify the Lumiknoll's location.
Frenzied creatures will be red on the radar.
Items in your pack are there to be used.
Don't let them go to waste.
Use Glow Seeds to get more Glow Pikmin.
Try switching to divide up roles.
Have your partner go to the Lumiknoll.
Use a Command to send them there.
Got two Lumiknolls?
Split up to protect them both.
Defeat creatures before they're frenzied.
It's a good strategy, eh, new blood?
Don't mourn lost Glow Pikmin.
They go to the Lumiknoll as beads of light.
Every night has an end. Hang in there.
It's not over yet!
Morning can't come soon enough, can it?
Don't take your eyes off the Lumiknoll!
Track creatures using your night radar.
It's at the bottom of your screen.
Think you have enough Glow Pikmin?
Protect the Lumiknoll, new blood.
Gather the Glow Pikmin you need first.
Focus on protecting after that.
The creatures are starting to perk up.
You better protect the Lumiknoll, eheheh.
The creatures are getting more active...
Don't let them destroy the Lumiknoll!
The Lumiknoll is under attack!
Don't let it get destroyed!
They're attacking the Lumiknoll!
Hurry! Stop the creatures!
The Lumiknoll is being attacked!
Quick, you have to protect it!
Hmm, look how it lit up, eheheh.
They're attacking a Tricknoll, new blood.
A Tricknoll is being attacked.
Uh, the creatures... The Tricknoll...
Looks like the Tricknoll was destroyed.
They destroyed the Tricknoll, huh...
The Tricknoll was wiped out...
The night's nearly over.
You're almost there, new blood.
Just a short time till sunrise!
You can make it!
Blasteroids! Oatchi is out.
Rescue Officer, take care of him!
You lost a Glow Pikmin, new blood.
What's this? The Glow Pikmin are fine.
That's a sizable creature there.
Use a Glowmob with Xhold to stun it!
There are glow pellets in the water too?
You've gotta crush the source, new blood!
Otherwise, they'll just keep on coming.
Back at base
Welcome back from your night expedition!
At laaast I can make the medicine...and it's all thanks to new blood here.
Well done!
I'll have the medicine formulated by morning. Just you wait and see, eheheh!
You're really getting the hang of the whole "night expedition" thing, aren't you?
With this glow sap, I can concoct a medicine that's sure to cure the leaflings.
You did it, Rescue Officer!
I'll have the medicine done by morning.
Until then, however, nobody comes near my lab.
Uh...what exactly is he doing in there?
Welcome back from your night expedition!
At laaast I can make the medicine...and it's all thanks to new blood here.
Well done!
I'll make the medicine. Yooou focus on recovering the leaflings, eheheh!
You're really getting the hang of the whole "night expedition" thing, aren't you?
With this glow sap, I can concoct a medicine that's sure to cure the leaflings.
You did it! Way to go. Now all you've gotta do is rescue the leaflings. Eh, no pressure though, Rescue Officer.
Yes, the medicine doesn't expire, so there's no need to rush, eheheh.
Now we can make the medicine to cure the leaflings.
Aw shucks, Captain... Nah, that was nothing...really.
I'd say it's simply the obvious outcome after one uses Bomb Rocks so... unsparingly.
Hey, I completed the objective, didn't I?
So if I'm not mistaken, there's nothing to complain about, right?! RIGHT?!
Oh my, you weren't able to harvest the glow sap, were you?
It could be because someone, not to name any names, was being a bit too stingy with their item use.
Listen. If you work with your Rescue
Pup—really get 110 percent out of him—
I promise he can get you through anything!
Now, there's no need to feel discouraged.
You just need to get back out there and harvest some more, that's all.
Oh my, you weren't able to harvest the glow sap, were you?
Hold on! Hold on! You've gotta be kidding me here. I'm not in charge of babysitting this rookie!
Welcome back from your night expedition!
Eheheh, were you able to gather some
Glow Seeds? You can use them at night, of course, but they're also helpful in caves.
Listen here, rookie! Just because they look real tasty doesn't mean you should do something dumb like eat 'em.
You're really getting the hang of the whole "night expedition" thing, aren't you?
Yeah, you're a regular night owl, hmm?
Aren't you tired after all that hard work?
Make sure you get a good night's sleep.
Yeees, yes, sleep is very important. That's my professional opinion, eheheh.
Eheheh, good, good!
Well, it has to be done if we're going to save our pilot. So hang in there.
What a surprise though! You met a whole new kind of Pikmin!
Before you rescued me, I'd never seen a
Glow Pikmin myself.
I can only assume the Pikmin took a liking to you, new blood.
You two should get as much help from them as you can. You are helping them protect their Lumiknolls, after all.
Thooough, I'm not so sure you've got this
"night expedition" thing fully under control just yet...
Perhaps I'll go ahead and select the
Lumiknolls for you to retrieve glow sap from until you are, eheheh.
Ahem! I'd like to remind you that you are
NOT allowed to overwork my crew.
Good work!
Eheheh, looks like you're getting the hang of these night expeditions.
I think you're ready. Next time you venture out, you can go wherever you would like to collect glow sap.
The search for our pilot starts in earnest now too!
Rescue as many leaflings as you can.
Let's cure them all!
So, about that... Let's stop and think for a hot minute here, OK?
It's possible Bernard hasn't turned into a leafling yet.
What do you mean?
I've spent a lot of time thinking about it...
Yes, that leafling with the dog was chasing me. And yes, that's when I realized Bernard had disappeared. But that's all.
What I'm saying is I never actually saw him turn into a leafling, or anything.
Oh, interesting. Then, uh, what should we...
Look, at the very least, if we catch that leafling, then we might be able to get a lead on Bernard's whereabouts.
I see... OK. The search for that leafling is your top priority, Rescue Officer!
Copy that!
Understood!
Alright, that concludes this emergency meeting. Let's get to it.
Good work!
Eheheh, looks like you're getting the hang of these night expeditions.
I think you're ready. Next time you venture out, you can go wherever you would like to collect glow sap.
The search for our pilot starts in earnest now too!
Rescue as many leaflings as you can.
Let's cure them all!
Copy that!
Understood!
Alright, that concludes this emergency meeting. Let's get to it.
I told you—just focus on finding the leafling with the dog.
But we're the Rescue Corps. We can't leave anyone behind.
Wellll now, we can keep harvesting glow sap, can't we?
And look on the bright side...the leafling
I heal tomorrow might be Bernard.
That's true!
I'll have the medicine ready by morning.
Until then, enjoy the suspense, eheheh!
Uh...you think so?
It's so...leafy. I can't really tell one way or another.
Yeah, but the shape of its...leafiness...or maybe the overall vibe... I don't know. The way it grows...it looks like him, is all.
I don't know! Look, that's just what my gut is telling me, OK?! Yon! Cure this one for me tomorrow!
Copy that, roger, ten-four, and so on.
I'll begin preparing the medicine right away.
Welcome back from your night expedition!
Thanks to you two, I was able to prepare the medicine, eheheh.
It's been quite a journey...but we've accomplished our mission at last!
Well then, everyone, get ready for an exciting morning.
Hey, nice job with the night expeditions.
Oof, it was rough out there this time.
I don't get it. Why do Lumiknolls always... well...glow like that?
If they didn't light up, they wouldn't attract so many creatures.
Mmm-hmm, well, perhaps the Lumiknolls want to draw the creatures toward them.
What?! But if they get hurt, they can't make glow sap...or am I missing something here?!
On this world and others, there are creatures who simply don't grow—don't thrive—if they don't experience danger.
No matter how strange that sounds, it's quite possible Lumiknolls are like that.
They need to experience danger to thrive.
Um...I guess that...makes sense.
Hey, nice job with the night expeditions.
No... Dingo... Don't...eat that...no...
Agh!
Oh, um, excuse me! But yes, excellent work there on the night expedition,
Rescue Officer!
Eheh, you feeling a bit groggy right now?
Oh, uh, no! I just dozed off for a second, that's all! As always, I'm awake and totally alert for these night expeditions.
You're hearing my transmissions loud and clear, right, Rescue Officer?!
No, it isn't! I'm the Rescue Corps comms operator. I can't sleep on the job!
Besides, I always make sure to take a quick nap before anyone sets out, so I'm fine.
I see... Then please, why don't you try a special concoction of mine? I call it
"Tired-Be-Gone," eheheh.
You're telling me it's perfectly OK to drink something THAT color? Really?
Welcome back from your night expedition!
KEE-HEE! It's complete at last!
Behold! My latest invention! This device can perfectly reproduce anyone's voice!
And this is useful for rescue work...how?
KEE-HEE! Only a fool incapable of grasping the seismic implications of great scientific discoveries would ask such a question!
What?! OK, OK. Let me tell you what I CAN grasp... It's that this thing is going to be a problem. So I'm banning it. Kee-hee indeed!
Why does nighttime on this planet have to be so...creepy?
What's this? Comms guy, you afraid of the dark?
No. I'm totally fine with the dark and with nighttime on other planets. It's just...
There's something about this place. It feels like something might jump out and get you at any moment.
Haha! Sounds like you're scared of ghosts.
You know there's no such thing, right?!
Well, actually, science has yet to DISprove the existence of ghosts.
What? Yon, you're into all this ghost hooey? Really?!
No, I wouldn't say that. But there is something that's been on my mind...
You ever noticed how the corpses left by the creatures during the day...are nowhere to be found during night expeditions?
Hold up...uh...
Can we please stop talking about this?!
Well, look who's up and about. How are things going?
I don't know. I just woke up, I guess.
I'm interested in night expeditions. Is it
OK if I observe?
Oh, I'm sorry! Tonight's expedition just wrapped up...
Bad timing on my part, then. I'll just try again next time.
Yes, please—you're welcome to observe anytime you like.
Hey, new blood. Have you been using
Glow Seeds?
Well, please do. I want to know more about
Glow Pikmin, so try experimenting with the seeds a bunch for me, OK?
There are limits to what I can do being stuck here inside the S.S. Shepherd so much, you know?
No, no, of course not. You have nothing to worry about.
Besides, the Glow Pikmin are fiiine. Fire, ice, electricity—none of it bothers them... not even poisonous gas.
So really, I can't do anything unkind to them, eheheh.
And tell me, how did you figure that out?!
My observations have led me to an important realization... Glow Pikmin cannot die.
What?! How?! What do you mean?
Well, when a Glow Pikmin, eh, meets its demise...it turns into photons and returns to the Lumiknoll. Or so it seems.
Are they...really Pikmin, then?
What an incredible discovery!
Glow Pikmin...even when touched by fire or electricity...are fine! Completely unharmed!
Well, that sounds downright useful!
Oh, that's not all, eheheh! Neither water nor poison bother them the least bit either!
That's it. We must train ourselves to be as strong as Glow Pikmin. If they can do it, we can too, right?
I'm...pretty sure there's no amount of training that will make us impervious to fire.