Man-at-Legs
Man-at-Legs
Pseudoarachnia navaronis
The Man-at-legs is a member of the Arachnorb family, and first appeared as a boss in Pikmin 2. Unlike the two other Arachnorbs, it is a biomechanical creature and has very spindly feet, making its battle strategy different. It moves around quickly, and stops only to use its blaster-like weapon to attack, usually when you have agitated it with attacks. It has its flaws, though; there is a visible laser it uses to target the Pikmin, making it obvious where it's going to shoot. The best way to defeat them is to run for cover when it begins firing, then run in and attack them when they lower their heads, and when it shakes them off in a fury, you run to hide. Another great way to defeat them is to take a large mob of Purple Pikmin, and while it lays dormant in the ground, pummel it with all the purples you have by throwing them. It should drop its health to a substantial fraction if you do it correctly. These enemies, thankfully, are usually found in arenas that have raised ground that can be used as shields against the blasts. When it dies, it explodes; quite different from its relatives. As a side note, this enemy cannot be petrified while it is dormant.
It is only found on the last (9) sublevel of the Subterranean Complex, Sublevel 13 of the Hole of Heroes, or Sublevel 2 in the Secret Testing Range in Challenge Mode.
Olimar's Notes
This species of the arachnorb family fuses with machinery at a crucial point in the maturation process, giving it the ability to fire energy burst from the launcher beneath its orbular torso. However, the Man-At-Legs itself is not in control of this weapon. Instead, the mechanical portions of its structure appear to automatically acquire and attack targets. The Man-At-Legs has a gentle disposition, and as a member of the arachnorb family, it has no natural enemies. It is particularly difficult to understand why this species would develop such awesome offensive capabilities, leading to rumors in the scientific community that it was the machinery that approached the arachnorb and proposed the symbiotic relationship.
Louie's Notes
Although the meat is a bit on the metallic side, the oil makes a mouthwatering gravy or lubricative vinaigrette.