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'''Captain Olimar''' ({{j|キャプテン・オリマー|Kyaputen Orimā}}), commonly called '''Olimar''', is the main protagonist of the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]]. He discovered [[PNF-404]] and the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin species]]. He works at [[Hocotate Freight]] and owns and captains his ship, the [[S.S. Dolphin]], in the [[Pikmin (game)|first ''Pikmin'' game]]. He has a [[Olimar's family|family]] ([[Olimar's Wife|wife]], [[Olimar's Son|son]] and [[Olimar's Daughter|daughter]]) on [[Hocotate]]. According to the notes on the [[Worthless Statue]] and the [[Priceless Statue]], Olimar has a father who may seem useless to him and a mother who is rumored to be deceased. In-game, [[Olimar's monologues in Pikmin|Olimar monologues some notes]] in ''Pikmin''; in the second game, they are replaced by [[the Ship|the Ship's]] notes.
'''Captain Olimar''' ({{j|キャプテン・オリマー|Kyaputen Orimā}}), also referred to as just '''Olimar,''', is the main protagonist of the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]], although only the main character in the first two games. He discovered [[PNF-404]] and all types of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] so far. He works at [[Hocotate Freight]] and, in the [[Pikmin (game)|first ''Pikmin'' game]], owns and captains his ship, the [[S.S. Dolphin]].
 
Olimar has a [[Minor characters#Olimar's family|family]] on [[Hocotate]], his home planet, and the currently known main members include his [[Minor characters#Olimar's wife|wife]], [[Minor characters#Olimar's son|son]] and [[Minor characters#Olimar's daughter|daughter]]. In-game, [[Olimar's monologues in Pikmin|Olimar monologues some notes]] in ''Pikmin''; in the second game, they are replaced by [[the Ship]]'s notes.
 
==Personality and appearance==
Physically, Olimar has three short brown hairs and wears a beige spacesuit, decorated with red lines and red gloves. He measures 1.9cm tall, and 3.9cm tall with his space suit on, from the feet to the top of the antenna.
 
He is quite intellectual, judging from his writings, and has an interest in science and presumably biology, taking [[Olimar's Notes|notes]] and commenting on every [[treasure]] and [[enemy]] he discovers. In addition, he might also have a nack for engineering, as he was the one that designed the [[Bowsprit]].
 
He loves his family, but they often ask a lot of him when it comes to financial matters. This is one of the reasons he enjoys time to himself. Normally, Olimar is a calm and caring individual, but for whatever reason, the US [[Region|version]] of ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' gives him an overly greedy and selfish personality.
 
According to his journal entry on the [[Impenetrable Cookie]], he has a short temper towards incidents of little importance. He also mentions that he has always "had a way with animals", which can be seen with his fairly extensive Piklopedia journal entries on the various creatures on the planet.
 
==Traits and abilities==
*Olimar is able to control Pikmin, using his [[whistle]] as a means of command. The Pikmin quite possibly see him as a leader and a hero.
*He can [[pluck]] or pull out Pikmin sprouts.
*Olimar can launch a [[punch]] attack to weaken enemies (or a three punch combo after obtaining the [[Rocket Fist]]).


==Biography==
==Biography==
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===An unexpected adventure===
===Plot of ''Pikmin''===
Captain Olimar was going to take a vacation away from Hocotate and relax from work for a few days. As he was flying his personal ship, the [[S.S. Dolphin]], a meteor was heading towards him. Having little notice, Olimar's ship collided with the meteor, causing the Dolphin to fall and start to burn as it was crashing down to an [[Pikmin Planet|unknown planet]]. This planet was infested with giant plants and oxygen; a gas highly poisonous to his [[Hocotatian|species]]. Olimar was thrown head on onto the control panel, falling unconscious as the ship crashed on the ground, and he was thrown out of his unusable spacecraft.
[[File:March of the Pikmin.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Olimar, followed by Red Pikmin.]]
While on an interstellar vacation from [[Hocotate]], Captain Olimar's ship, the [[S.S. Dolphin]], collided with a meteor, causing it to fall and start to burn as it was crashing down to an [[PNF-404|unknown planet]].
 
The Dolphin lost 30 [[Ship part|pieces]], and the accident rendered Olimar unconscious. When he regained consciousness, he found the planet's atmosphere contained high amounts of oxygen, which is extremely poisonous to his species. Fortunately, Olimar landed next to the still barely functioning skeletal hull of the Dolphin. While wandering around an area he called [[The Impact Site]], Olimar met odd creatures that he called [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] at what could be considered their nest, an [[Onion]]. Both Pikmin and the Onions are named after famous foods Olimar often ate on [[Hocotate]].


===From shipwrecked to shipshape===
These [[Red Pikmin]] that he discovered were able to reproduce more Pikmin with Olimar's help. Olimar directed them to carry his ship's [[Main Engine]] back to The Dolphin's remains, which auto-repaired itself with the parts that Olimar and the Pikmin brought. This allowed the S.S. Dolphin at least lift off for the night and avoid the hostile nocturnal creatures that reside on PNF-404.
[[File:March_of_the_Pikmin.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Olimar and Red Pikmin.]]
Fortunately for Olimar, he was able to regain consciousness from his crash, but he became hopeless, as his ship was stuck in the ground and 30 of its pieces were dislodged. While he was exploring an area he called [[the Impact Site]], he met odd creatures called [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] at an unoccupied [[Onion]]. The [[Red Pikmin]] were able to reproduce more Pikmin, so Olimar was able to find some useful helpers on the planet. Utilizing the Pikmin's many talented deeds, he was able to find the Dolphin's [[Main Engine]] which had fortunately landed in the same area as he crashed. The Pikmin helped him find and retrieve it back to his ship, letting the Dolphin at least lift off. As he was looking for more parts, he discovered more Pikmin, including [[Yellow Pikmin]] and [[Blue Pikmin]] in two different areas. The wildlife he encountered intrigued him; they were nothing like he had ever seen. The creatures were no match for the Pikmin he commanded, for the Pikmin defeated them and took their bodies to their Onions, in order to produce more Pikmin. Luckily for Olimar, he was able to find at least 25-30 ship parts on the planet and restore his ship's damage. Before he left, he took a bottle cap from the planet as a souvenir and took notes on the wildlife.


====Olimar's possible failure====
As he was looking for more parts, he discovered additional Pikmin types, including [[Yellow Pikmin]] and [[Blue Pikmin]] in two different areas. Luckily for Olimar, he was able to find and recover all of the ship parts on the planet and restore his ship's damage. Before he left, he took a bottle cap from the planet as a souvenir and took notes on the wildlife.
Should Olimar fail to get all 25 mandatory parts by day 30, he will suffer a poisoning from the oxygen. He will try to fly off, but his ship will crash. His Pikmin will then bring his body to an Onion, which now turns him into a seed that grows to have Olimar's head, along with a stem and leaf. This, of course, is not canonical with the real storyline.
 
Although that is the canonical ending, it is possible for players to reach [[Cutscene|alternate endings]].


===Return to Hocotate===
===Return to Hocotate===
After Olimar's success at the Pikmin planet, he was able to blast off the planet to return to Hocotate, see his family and return to his normal life. Deciding to land at Hocotate Freight, he met up with the [[President of Hocotate Freight]] and a new employee named [[Louie]]. After landing his ship, he learned that the company was in debt, having to pay at least 10,100 [[Poko]]s for the loss of a [[golden Pikpik carrot]] shipment. Learning that the Dolphin was sold to pay the debt, Olimar was so shocked he dropped the souvenir for his son. As the bottle cap rolled past Louie, an old ship commonly referred to as "[[the Ship]]" was able to use its [[Research Pod]] to suck up the rusty bottle cap. The Pod analyzed the piece of salvage to be worth 100 Pokos, which lowered the debt to 10,000 Pokos. The President commanded Olimar and Louie to return to the Pikmin Planet and collect more [[treasure]].
After Olimar's success on PNF-404, he was able to blast off the planet to return to Hocotate, see his family and return to his normal life. After arriving at [[Hocotate Freight]], he met up with [[the President]] and a new employee named [[Louie]]. After landing his ship, he learned that the company was in debt, having to pay at least {{pokos|10,100}} for the loss of a [[golden Pikpik carrot]] shipment. Learning that the Dolphin was sold to help pay the debt, Olimar was so shocked he dropped the souvenir for his son. As the bottle cap rolled past Louie, an [[Hocotate ship|old ship]] was able to suck up the rusty bottle cap. Its pod analyzed the piece of salvage to be worth {{pokos|100}}, which lowered the debt to {{pokos|10,000}}. The President commanded Olimar and Louie to return to the Pikmin Planet and collect more [[treasure]] as a result.


===Paying off Hocotate Freight's debt===
===Paying off Hocotate Freight's debt===
As Olimar and Louie were heading to the [[Valley of Repose]], Louie fell out of the cockpit and Olimar had to search for him. Luckily for Olimar, he found a group of [[Red Pikmin]] fighting a lone [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]. He was able to unite with Louie by using the Pikmin to squash the [[Paper bag|barriers]]. Before, Louie had discovered a treasure, and with the help of Olimar, were able to forage it, dubbed the [[Courage Reactor]] and start their adventure. They then discovered a series of [[Cave]]rns deep underground, which housed many treasures and even some new [[Purple Pikmin|Pikmin species]]. As they were able to make movements in [[Awakening Wood]] and [[Perplexing Pool]], the debt lowered to a small amount. In the end, Olimar and Louie were able to pay the debt. Olimar blasted off the planet, but noticed that he somehow left Louie behind, but at too late a time to go back and rescue Louie immediately.
[[File:The Bottle Cap.jpg|thumb|right|The bottle cap souvenir, worth {{pokos|100}}.]]
As Olimar and Louie were heading to the [[Valley of Repose]], the ship collided with a tree branch, and the resulting impact jolted Louie out of the cockpit, leaving Olimar to search for him. Luckily for Olimar, he found a group of [[Red Pikmin]] fighting a lone [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]. He was able to unite with Louie by using the Pikmin to squash the [[Paper bag|barriers]]. Before, Louie had discovered a treasure, and with the help of Olimar, they were able to forage it. They then discovered a series of [[cave]]s, [[area]]s and new [[Pikmin family|Pikmin types]].
 
In the end, Olimar and Louie were able to pay the debt. Olimar blasted off the planet, but noticed that he somehow left Louie behind, but at too late a time to go back and rescue Louie immediately.


===The search for Louie===
===The search for Louie===
After meeting the President once again to present him with all the treasures he and Louie found, the debt was fully paid. The President also said that he would join Olimar to search for Louie. The two went to the [[Wistful Wild]] to start their search and find more treasure, to make their company wealthier than ever before. They both were able to find Louie in Wistful Wild, in the [[Dream Den]], on top of a gigantic [[Titan Dweevil]]. Olimar and the President were able to rescue Louie, although there are hints that Louie was, in reality, controlling the Dweevil.
After repaying the debt, Captain Olimar blasted off the planet, but noticed that he somehow left Louie behind. Alas, it was too late, as he was going too fast to turn around and get him. After meeting the President once again to present him with all the treasures he and Louie found, the debt was fully paid.


===Olimar's unexpected kidnapping===
Olimar then told the President that there was more treasure on the planet. The President, looking to increase Hocotate Freight's fortune, then decided to send Olimar and Louie back to the planet. Only then did he realize that Louie was missing. The President decided that he would join Olimar to search for Louie and to make their company even wealthier. The two went to the [[Wistful Wild]] to start their search and eventually found Louie in the [[Dream Den]].
After succesfully collecting every treasure on the Pikmin Planet (aka PNF-404), Olimar and the [[President]] returned home to Planet Hocotate. Some players think that Olimar thought about collecting a souvenir for his family. However, this is not the case.  


In some of the secret memos in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', Olimar states that [[Hocotate Freight]] is in debt once again, so he and [[Louie]] return to PNF-404. Louie, though, had lots of refusals. In the final area of Pikmin 3, the Koppites find Olimar being curiously watched by the [[Plasm Wraith]]. When it notices them, it sucks him into its core and is first classified as "Mysterious Life Form".
===''Pikmin 3''===
[[File:CaptainOlimar.jpg|thumb|right|Captain Olimar asleep in ''Pikmin 3''.]]
In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', Captain Olimar is present only as a plot element, but is a playable character in some [[Mission Mode]] stages, as well as being player 2's leader in [[Bingo Battle]] mode.
 
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In ''Pikmin 3'', Olimar's unseen voyage is explained through [[Data File]]s the player can find throughout the game, as well as the [[Secret Files]].


===The Fight For Olimar===
Due to to the [[President]]'s excessive spending and failure of a new business venture, Olimar is sent back to [[PNF-404]] with Louie in search of even more treasure to buy back the [[S.S. Dolphin]] and repay Hocotate Freight's newly acquired second debt. However, [[the Ship]] lands near a massive creature known as a [[Quaggled Mireclops]], which destroys it, leaving Olimar and Louie stranded. As they explore the planet, they inadvertently pick up the Koppaites' Cosmic Drive Key.
Once the [[Plasm Wraith|Mysterious Life Form]]'s first form is defeated, the [[Pikmin family|pikmin]] begin acting strangely. So [[Brittany]] has to guide them to the [[S.S. Drake]]. After surveying the immediate area, the other 2 [[Leader|leaders]] enter the [[Formidable Oak]]. The [[Plasm Wraith|Mysterious Life Form]] drops down from the ceiling and forms into a large pile of ooze. Files in the [[Formidable Oak]] say that it's immune to attacks in it's liquid form and that attacks only have effect when its gold colored. Defeating enemies here makes them turn into plasm, sugessting they are a part of the [[Plasm Wraith]]. It attempts to retake Olimar and if sucessful, will retreat back into the corridor where you first enter and escape through a hole. The Leaders decide to rescue him the next day and the current day ends (even if there is still time left).
===The Endgame===
After making it to the other end of the [[Formidable Oak]] the [[Plasm Wraith]] enters it true and 3rd form, sucks olimar into it's core again and faces the trio in a final battle. they eventually defeat it and save Olimar. In the ending of [[Pikmin 3]] It looks like the [[Plasm Wraith]] is waving goodbye to Olimar. In the ending entry it says that [[Louie]] chose to stay behind.


After a while, Olimar starts to enjoy the search for treasure, and even becomes tempted by it. He at one point writes in his diary that he is sick of the President getting everything, and how easy it would be to take just one piece of gold. Olimar eventually discovers the Formidable Oak, seeing something glittering at the top of it. Thinking it must be valuable gold, he climbs to the top, only to find it is actually a living creature, the [[Plasm Wraith]]. The creature eventually obsesses over Olimar, preventing him from leaving, yet doesn't harm him. Because of the wraith, each time Olimar attempts to escape, his [[Spacesuit|suit]]'s auto-sleep feature prevents him from going through with it.


With the help of Louie, [[Alph]], [[Brittany]], and [[Charlie]] are able to locate Olimar and subdue the Plasm Wraith just long enough for them to take off with Olimar.


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==Traits and abilities==
==In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
*Olimar is able to control Pikmin, using his whistle as a means of command. The Pikmin quite possibly see him as a leader and a hero.
[[File:Olimar Brawl.PNG|thumb|185px|Olimar's official artwork for ''Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
*He can [[pluck]] or pull out Pikmin sprouts when he stands next to them (or by whistling after obtaining the [[Pluckaphone]]).
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*Olimar can launch a [[punch]] attack to weaken enemies (or a three punch combo after obtaining the [[Rocket Fist]]).
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*Olimar has an interest in science and presumably biology, taking [[Olimar's Notes|notes]] and commenting on every [[treasure]] and [[enemy]] he discovered.
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*He has three short brown hairs and wears a beige spacesuit, decorated with red lines and red gloves. He measures 1.9cm tall, and 3.9cm tall with his space suit on.
*He loves his family, but they often ask a lot of him when it comes to financial matters. This is one of the reasons he enjoys time to himself.
*He designed the [[Bowsprit]], for the [[S.S. Dolphin]].
*It is referred to that Olimar has had conflicts with space pirates.


==''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
Olimar is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U]]''. He commands his Pikmin in battle, and is almost entirely dependent on them. Olimar is able to pluck new Pikmin from the ground at any time, and he can have up to six or three with him at once (depending on the game).
[[Image:Olimar_Brawl.PNG|thumb|185px|Olimar's official artwork for ''Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
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Olimar is a playable character in the Wii title ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. He commands his Pikmin in battle, and is almost entirely dependent on them. Olimar is able to pluck new Pikmin from the ground at any time, and he can have up to six with him at once. The Pikmin, as in the original series, are fragile and can be defeated easily, but each of the five colors have special unique properties (for example, the Red Pikmin are stronger than average and have fire-based attacks, as well as resistance to flame). The Pikmin Olimar plucks have different rates depending on what floor he used Pikmin Pluck on, even on hard surfaces such as metal. Olimar’s Final Smash is called End of Day, during which he leaves the arena via his spaceship as night falls. The players left behind are attacked by feeding Bulborbs, and can be further damaged when Olimar's ship returns and explodes on impact. Although Olimar's Pikmin are left behind too, they go unharmed.
The Pikmin, as in the original series, are fragile and can be defeated easily, but each of the five types have special unique properties (for example, the Red Pikmin are stronger than average and have fire-based attacks, as well as resistance to flame). The Pikmin Olimar plucks are chosen at random in ''Brawl'' and appear in a set order in ''Smash 4''.


===Trophy info===
Olimar's Final Smash is called End of Day, during which he leaves the arena via his spaceship as [[Day#Sunset|night]] falls. The players left behind are attacked by feeding Bulborbs, and can be further damaged when Olimar's ship returns and explodes on impact. Although Olimar's Pikmin are left behind too, they go unharmed.
''A veteran spacefarer in the employ of Hocotate Freight. After crash-landing on an enigmatic planet, Olimar met the mysterious beings known as Pikmin. He enlisted their aid to find his spaceship parts and help him escape. Once home, he found his employer on the verge of bankruptcy. He was sent back to the Pikmin world with his partner, Louie, to repay the company debt.''


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Captain Olimar also appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', but only as a trophy.


==In other games==
===''Melee'' trophy description===
[[File:Super Smash Bros. 4 Olimar.png|thumb|Olimar's official artwork for ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U''.]]
"''The main character in the game of Pikmin, Captain Olimar crash-lands on a mysterious planet after his ship malfunctions. In order to get off the planet, he must gather the pieces of his broken ship, but the atmosphere of the planet is poisonous to Olimar. As a result, he has to enlist the help of the native Pikmin.''"
===''Pikmin 3''===
*''Pikmin'', 12/01
Olimar makes an appearance in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', along with [[Louie]], but neither are playable in story mode. The two are playable characters in Bingo Battle and certain levels of Mission Mode.
 
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At the end of the game, Olimar is captured by the Plasm Wraith, the game's final boss. The player then must defeat the Plasm Wraith to rescue Olimar.
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===''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U''===
===''Brawl'' trophy description===
On the 12th of July 2013, Captain Olimar and the Pikmin have been confirmed to return in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series' latest installment, ''[[Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U]]''. From what can be seen in the shown snapshots, his moveset is identical to that of ''Brawl'''s. [[Rock Pikmin]] haven't been shown on any of the snapshots, at least so far. Interestingly, in order to update Olimar's model, the spacesuit was given a [[whistle]] much like the ones [[Alph]], [[Brittany]] and [[Charlie]] have.
"''A veteran spacefarer in the employ of Hocotate Freight. After crash-landing on an enigmatic planet, Olimar met the mysterious beings known as Pikmin. He enlisted their aid to find his spaceship parts and help him escape. Once home, he found his employer on the verge of bankruptcy. He was sent back to the Pikmin world with his partner, Louie, to repay the company debt.''"


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==Behind the scenes==
==Trivia==
*Olimar's name is derived from Mario, as "Louie" is from Luigi. In Japanese, Olimar (オリマー ''orima'') is an anagram of Mario (マリオ ''mario'').
*Olimar's name is derived from [[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]], as "Louie" is from [[mariowiki:Luigi|Luigi]]. In Japanese, Olimar (オリマー ''Orima'') is an anagram of Mario (マリオ ''Mario''). Olimar also shares Mario's red color scheme and nose size.
*Olimar was supposed to make a [[cameo]] appearance in ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''. The captain was to come in and taste the player's coffee. However, this never occurred, as the scene was canceled. He was also planned to call Mario "Marlio" (an anagram of "Olimar") and somehow mistake Luigi for a beast.
*It is referred to that Olimar used to be a repairman before his current job<ref>"''Gradually, my repairs to the Dolphin continue. This ship is like a part of me. One could even say that it is tied to my very essence. Yes, it was a long &ndash; one might say epic &ndash; journey, going from mere repairman to captain of my own ship... but now I'm rambling.''" &ndash; Olimar on his [[Olimar's Voyage Log|voyage log]]</ref>, and has had conflicts with space pirates.<ref>"''{{Notes:Guard Satellite/monolog}}''" &ndash; Olimar on the [[Guard Satellite]].</ref>
*In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', the player can get trophies of Pikmin and Olimar if they have a [[Pikmin (game)|''Pikmin'']] [[Saved game|save file]] on the memory card.
*Olimar was supposed to make a [[cameo]] appearance in ''[[mariowiki:Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga|Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. The captain was to come in and taste the player's coffee. However, this never occurred, as the scene was canceled. He was also planned to call Mario "Marlio" (an anagram of "Olimar") and somehow mistake Luigi for a beast.
*In ''Yoshi's Island DS'', a baby similar in appearance to Olimar is present in a few scenes.
*In ''[[mariowiki:Yoshi's Island DS|Yoshi's Island DS]]'', a baby similar in appearance to Olimar is present in a few scenes.
*One of the key items in [[Mario:Super Paper Mario|''Super Paper Mario'']], the [[Mario:Helmet|Helmet]] has a large resemblance to Olimar's helmet. It even includes an antenna with a red light beacon.
*One of the key items in ''[[Mario:Super Paper Mario|Super Paper Mario]]'', the [[Mario:Helmet|Helmet]] has a large resemblance to Olimar's helmet. It even includes an antenna with a red light beacon.
*Although not seen, the player can get a message from Olimar in the Wii game ''Animal Crossing: City Folk'', which reads: "''I found this odd little hat on my travels. It looks just like one of those cute little creatures I've met in outer space! Have fun wearing it! - From Captain Olimar.''". When the player finishes reading the letter, they get an item called the "Red Pikmin Hat", which looks like a [[Red Pikmin|Red Pikmin's]] stem with a leaf. A "life size" model of his [[S.S. Dolphin|ship]] has also been released.
*Although not seen, the player can get a message from Olimar in the [[Wii]] game ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: City Folk|Animal Crossing: City Folk]]'', which reads: "''I found this odd little hat on my travels. It looks just like one of those cute little creatures I've met in outer space! Have fun wearing it! &ndash; From Captain Olimar.''". When the player finishes reading the letter, they get an item called the "Red Pikmin Hat", which looks like a [[Red Pikmin]]'s stem with a leaf. A "life size" model of his [[S.S. Dolphin|ship]] has also been released.
*Although Olimar is just 2cm tall in the ''Pikmin'' games, he is much bigger in ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. This is quite understandable, as all other characters in the game are much larger than Olimar, even within their own series.
*Olimar's [[carrying]] weight seems to vary in each game. He weighs 4 units in ''Pikmin'', 1 unit in ''Pikmin 2'', and 5 units in ''Pikmin 3''.
*The bad [[cutscene|ending]] in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'' is possibly referenced in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', as one of Olimar's ship logs in a [[Data File]] states that he had a nightmare that the Pikmin dragged him into their [[Onion]] after being injured by a creature.
*In ''Pikmin 2'', Olimar is voiced by [[nintendo:Kazumi Totaka|Kazumi Totaka]] &ndash; the music composer that added [[Easter eggs#Totaka's song|his song]] as a secret in the game.
*Although Olimar is just 2cm tall in the ''Pikmin'' games, he is much bigger in the [[Super Smash Bros. series|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]], for the sake of balance.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:PikOlimarPluck.jpg|Olimar pulling out a [[Blue Pikmin]] sprout.
PikOlimarPluck.jpg|Olimar pulling out a [[Blue Pikmin]] sprout.
File:PIkOlimarThrow.jpg|Olimar throwing a [[Blue Pikmin]].
PIkOlimarThrow.jpg|Olimar throwing a [[Blue Pikmin]].
File:Pikmin 080109b-l.jpg|Olimar and the five Pikmin types as they are seen in ''Brawl''.
Pikmin 080109b-l.jpg|Olimar and the five Pikmin types as they are seen in ''Brawl''.
File:NI_Wii_ACPikminHat.jpg|The Pikmin hat in ''Animal Crossing: City Folk''.
NI Wii ACPikminHat.jpg|The Pikmin hat in ''Animal Crossing: City Folk''.
Olimar Point.png|Official artwork of Olimar from ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''.
Blue Pikmin Sprout.png|Olimar finding a Blue Pikmin sprout.
olioooooooo.jpg|Olimar and an army of Pikmin.
Olimar Wiki.jpg|Clay artwork from ''Pikmin 2'' of Olimar plucking a Blue Pikmin.
Oh..png|Captain Olimar, as seen in the ending of ''Pikmin 3'', including the new [[whistle]] which is built into the helmet.
olioooo.jpg|Olimar's color schemes in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
Olimar.png|Captain Olimar in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U]]''.
CaptainOlimar.jpg|Olimar when he is captured by the [[Plasm Wraith]] in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''.
Screenshot 2014-03-07 at 8.46.45 PM.png|Clay artwork from ''Pikmin 2'' of Olimar throwing a Blue Pikmin.
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*[[Olimar's Journal]]
*[[Olimar's monologues in Pikmin]]
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*[[Olimar's family]]
*[[Minor characters#Olimar's family|Olimar's family]]


==External links==
==References==
*[http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/pikmin.html Official page on '''Smash Bros. DOJO!!''']
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*[[SmashWiki:Captain Olimar|Olimar's article on SmashWiki]]


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Olimar
Olimar, as he appears on the Pikmin Short Movies.
Olimar, as he appears on the Pikmin Short Movies.
Name Olimar
Gender Male
Eye color Black
Hair color Brown
Home planet Hocotate
Known related characters Wife, son, daughter, Bulbie (pet)
Height 1.9 cm (0.75 inches)
First game Pikmin
Latest game Pikmin 3

Captain Olimar (キャプテン・オリマー?), also referred to as just Olimar,, is the main protagonist of the Pikmin series, although only the main character in the first two games. He discovered PNF-404 and all types of Pikmin so far. He works at Hocotate Freight and, in the first Pikmin game, owns and captains his ship, the S.S. Dolphin.

Olimar has a family on Hocotate, his home planet, and the currently known main members include his wife, son and daughter. In-game, Olimar monologues some notes in Pikmin; in the second game, they are replaced by the Ship's notes.

Personality and appearance

Physically, Olimar has three short brown hairs and wears a beige spacesuit, decorated with red lines and red gloves. He measures 1.9cm tall, and 3.9cm tall with his space suit on, from the feet to the top of the antenna.

He is quite intellectual, judging from his writings, and has an interest in science and presumably biology, taking notes and commenting on every treasure and enemy he discovers. In addition, he might also have a nack for engineering, as he was the one that designed the Bowsprit.

He loves his family, but they often ask a lot of him when it comes to financial matters. This is one of the reasons he enjoys time to himself. Normally, Olimar is a calm and caring individual, but for whatever reason, the US version of Pikmin 3 gives him an overly greedy and selfish personality.

According to his journal entry on the Impenetrable Cookie, he has a short temper towards incidents of little importance. He also mentions that he has always "had a way with animals", which can be seen with his fairly extensive Piklopedia journal entries on the various creatures on the planet.

Traits and abilities

  • Olimar is able to control Pikmin, using his whistle as a means of command. The Pikmin quite possibly see him as a leader and a hero.
  • He can pluck or pull out Pikmin sprouts.
  • Olimar can launch a punch attack to weaken enemies (or a three punch combo after obtaining the Rocket Fist).

Biography

Warning: the following article or section contains major spoilers.

Plot of Pikmin

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Olimar, followed by Red Pikmin.

While on an interstellar vacation from Hocotate, Captain Olimar's ship, the S.S. Dolphin, collided with a meteor, causing it to fall and start to burn as it was crashing down to an unknown planet.

The Dolphin lost 30 pieces, and the accident rendered Olimar unconscious. When he regained consciousness, he found the planet's atmosphere contained high amounts of oxygen, which is extremely poisonous to his species. Fortunately, Olimar landed next to the still barely functioning skeletal hull of the Dolphin. While wandering around an area he called The Impact Site, Olimar met odd creatures that he called Pikmin at what could be considered their nest, an Onion. Both Pikmin and the Onions are named after famous foods Olimar often ate on Hocotate.

These Red Pikmin that he discovered were able to reproduce more Pikmin with Olimar's help. Olimar directed them to carry his ship's Main Engine back to The Dolphin's remains, which auto-repaired itself with the parts that Olimar and the Pikmin brought. This allowed the S.S. Dolphin at least lift off for the night and avoid the hostile nocturnal creatures that reside on PNF-404.

As he was looking for more parts, he discovered additional Pikmin types, including Yellow Pikmin and Blue Pikmin in two different areas. Luckily for Olimar, he was able to find and recover all of the ship parts on the planet and restore his ship's damage. Before he left, he took a bottle cap from the planet as a souvenir and took notes on the wildlife.

Although that is the canonical ending, it is possible for players to reach alternate endings.

Return to Hocotate

After Olimar's success on PNF-404, he was able to blast off the planet to return to Hocotate, see his family and return to his normal life. After arriving at Hocotate Freight, he met up with the President and a new employee named Louie. After landing his ship, he learned that the company was in debt, having to pay at least Poko icon.png × 10,100 for the loss of a golden Pikpik carrot shipment. Learning that the Dolphin was sold to help pay the debt, Olimar was so shocked he dropped the souvenir for his son. As the bottle cap rolled past Louie, an old ship was able to suck up the rusty bottle cap. Its pod analyzed the piece of salvage to be worth Poko icon.png × 100, which lowered the debt to Poko icon.png × 10,000. The President commanded Olimar and Louie to return to the Pikmin Planet and collect more treasure as a result.

Paying off Hocotate Freight's debt

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The bottle cap souvenir, worth Poko icon.png × 100.

As Olimar and Louie were heading to the Valley of Repose, the ship collided with a tree branch, and the resulting impact jolted Louie out of the cockpit, leaving Olimar to search for him. Luckily for Olimar, he found a group of Red Pikmin fighting a lone Dwarf Red Bulborb. He was able to unite with Louie by using the Pikmin to squash the barriers. Before, Louie had discovered a treasure, and with the help of Olimar, they were able to forage it. They then discovered a series of caves, areas and new Pikmin types.

In the end, Olimar and Louie were able to pay the debt. Olimar blasted off the planet, but noticed that he somehow left Louie behind, but at too late a time to go back and rescue Louie immediately.

The search for Louie

After repaying the debt, Captain Olimar blasted off the planet, but noticed that he somehow left Louie behind. Alas, it was too late, as he was going too fast to turn around and get him. After meeting the President once again to present him with all the treasures he and Louie found, the debt was fully paid.

Olimar then told the President that there was more treasure on the planet. The President, looking to increase Hocotate Freight's fortune, then decided to send Olimar and Louie back to the planet. Only then did he realize that Louie was missing. The President decided that he would join Olimar to search for Louie and to make their company even wealthier. The two went to the Wistful Wild to start their search and eventually found Louie in the Dream Den.

Pikmin 3

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Captain Olimar asleep in Pikmin 3.

In Pikmin 3, Captain Olimar is present only as a plot element, but is a playable character in some Mission Mode stages, as well as being player 2's leader in Bingo Battle mode.

Warning: the following article or section contains major spoilers.

In Pikmin 3, Olimar's unseen voyage is explained through Data Files the player can find throughout the game, as well as the Secret Files.

Due to to the President's excessive spending and failure of a new business venture, Olimar is sent back to PNF-404 with Louie in search of even more treasure to buy back the S.S. Dolphin and repay Hocotate Freight's newly acquired second debt. However, the Ship lands near a massive creature known as a Quaggled Mireclops, which destroys it, leaving Olimar and Louie stranded. As they explore the planet, they inadvertently pick up the Koppaites' Cosmic Drive Key.

After a while, Olimar starts to enjoy the search for treasure, and even becomes tempted by it. He at one point writes in his diary that he is sick of the President getting everything, and how easy it would be to take just one piece of gold. Olimar eventually discovers the Formidable Oak, seeing something glittering at the top of it. Thinking it must be valuable gold, he climbs to the top, only to find it is actually a living creature, the Plasm Wraith. The creature eventually obsesses over Olimar, preventing him from leaving, yet doesn't harm him. Because of the wraith, each time Olimar attempts to escape, his suit's auto-sleep feature prevents him from going through with it.

With the help of Louie, Alph, Brittany, and Charlie are able to locate Olimar and subdue the Plasm Wraith just long enough for them to take off with Olimar.

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In the Super Smash Bros. series

Olimar's official artwork for Smash Bros. Brawl.
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See also: Super Smash Bros. series.

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Olimar is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U. He commands his Pikmin in battle, and is almost entirely dependent on them. Olimar is able to pluck new Pikmin from the ground at any time, and he can have up to six or three with him at once (depending on the game).

The Pikmin, as in the original series, are fragile and can be defeated easily, but each of the five types have special unique properties (for example, the Red Pikmin are stronger than average and have fire-based attacks, as well as resistance to flame). The Pikmin Olimar plucks are chosen at random in Brawl and appear in a set order in Smash 4.

Olimar's Final Smash is called End of Day, during which he leaves the arena via his spaceship as night falls. The players left behind are attacked by feeding Bulborbs, and can be further damaged when Olimar's ship returns and explodes on impact. Although Olimar's Pikmin are left behind too, they go unharmed.

Captain Olimar also appears in Super Smash Bros. Melee, but only as a trophy.

Melee trophy description

"The main character in the game of Pikmin, Captain Olimar crash-lands on a mysterious planet after his ship malfunctions. In order to get off the planet, he must gather the pieces of his broken ship, but the atmosphere of the planet is poisonous to Olimar. As a result, he has to enlist the help of the native Pikmin."

  • Pikmin, 12/01

Brawl trophy description

"A veteran spacefarer in the employ of Hocotate Freight. After crash-landing on an enigmatic planet, Olimar met the mysterious beings known as Pikmin. He enlisted their aid to find his spaceship parts and help him escape. Once home, he found his employer on the verge of bankruptcy. He was sent back to the Pikmin world with his partner, Louie, to repay the company debt."

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Trivia

  • Olimar's name is derived from Mario, as "Louie" is from Luigi. In Japanese, Olimar (オリマー Orima) is an anagram of Mario (マリオ Mario). Olimar also shares Mario's red color scheme and nose size.
  • It is referred to that Olimar used to be a repairman before his current job[1], and has had conflicts with space pirates.[2]
  • Olimar was supposed to make a cameo appearance in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. The captain was to come in and taste the player's coffee. However, this never occurred, as the scene was canceled. He was also planned to call Mario "Marlio" (an anagram of "Olimar") and somehow mistake Luigi for a beast.
  • In Yoshi's Island DS, a baby similar in appearance to Olimar is present in a few scenes.
  • One of the key items in Super Paper Mario, the Helmet has a large resemblance to Olimar's helmet. It even includes an antenna with a red light beacon.
  • Although not seen, the player can get a message from Olimar in the Wii game Animal Crossing: City Folk, which reads: "I found this odd little hat on my travels. It looks just like one of those cute little creatures I've met in outer space! Have fun wearing it! – From Captain Olimar.". When the player finishes reading the letter, they get an item called the "Red Pikmin Hat", which looks like a Red Pikmin's stem with a leaf. A "life size" model of his ship has also been released.
  • Olimar's carrying weight seems to vary in each game. He weighs 4 units in Pikmin, 1 unit in Pikmin 2, and 5 units in Pikmin 3.
  • The bad ending in Pikmin is possibly referenced in Pikmin 3, as one of Olimar's ship logs in a Data File states that he had a nightmare that the Pikmin dragged him into their Onion after being injured by a creature.
  • In Pikmin 2, Olimar is voiced by Kazumi Totaka – the music composer that added his song as a secret in the game.
  • Although Olimar is just 2cm tall in the Pikmin games, he is much bigger in the Super Smash Bros. games, for the sake of balance.

Gallery

  • PikOlimarPluck.jpg

    Olimar pulling out a Blue Pikmin sprout.

  • PIkOlimarThrow.jpg

    Olimar throwing a Blue Pikmin.

  • Pikmin 080109b-l.jpg

    Olimar and the five Pikmin types as they are seen in Brawl.

  • The Pikmin hat in Animal Crossing: City Folk.

    The Pikmin hat in Animal Crossing: City Folk.

  • Olimar Point.png

    Official artwork of Olimar from Pikmin.

  • Blue Pikmin Sprout.png

    Olimar finding a Blue Pikmin sprout.

  • Olioooooooo.jpg

    Olimar and an army of Pikmin.

  • Olimar Wiki.jpg

    Clay artwork from Pikmin 2 of Olimar plucking a Blue Pikmin.

  • Captain Olimar, as seen in the ending of Pikmin 3, including the new whistle which is built into the helmet.

    Captain Olimar, as seen in the ending of Pikmin 3, including the new whistle which is built into the helmet.

  • Olioooo.jpg

    Olimar's color schemes in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

  • CaptainOlimar.jpg

    Olimar when he is captured by the Plasm Wraith in Pikmin 3.

  • Screenshot 2014-03-07 at 8.46.45 PM.png

    Clay artwork from Pikmin 2 of Olimar throwing a Blue Pikmin.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese オリマー?
Orima		 An anagram of "Mario".
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Olimar -
Flag of France French Olimar -
Flag of Germany German Olimar -
Flag of Italy Italian Olimar -
Flag of Spain Spanish Olimar -

See also

References

  1. ^ "Gradually, my repairs to the Dolphin continue. This ship is like a part of me. One could even say that it is tied to my very essence. Yes, it was a long – one might say epic – journey, going from mere repairman to captain of my own ship... but now I'm rambling." – Olimar on his voyage log
  2. ^ "The Guard Satellite! Deep space is filled with dangers. This automated satellite does its part to help guard both me and my spaceship. I'll sleep better at night once this little satellite is back on duty.

    This has protected me from space pirates many, many times." – Olimar on the Guard Satellite.

Characters
Leaders Captain Olimar • Louie • The President • Alph • Brittany • Charlie • Pikmin 4 player character
Rescue Corps Oatchi • Collin • Shepherd • Russ • Dingo • Yonny • Bernard
Ships S.S. Dolphin • Hocotate ship • S.S. Drake • S.S. Dolphin II • SPERO • S.S. Beagle • S.S. Shepherd
Other Castaway • Leafling • Minor characters • Moss • Pikmin
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