Editing Night expedition

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'''Night expeditions''' ({{j|夜の探索|Yoru no Tansaku|Night Search}}) are a type of activity that the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] is in charge of in {{p4}}. These expeditions take place at night, when some of the [[enemy|creatures]] of [[PNF-404]] are more dangerous and can enter a frenzied state. Because most [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] are diurnal creatures, they and the [[Onions]] are not available at night, and instead the player has [[Glow Pikmin]] and [[Lumiknoll]]s at their disposal. All [[carry|carriable]] objects vanish at night, and [[cave]]s (including [[Dandori Challenge]]s and [[Dandori Battle]]s) cannot be entered. Night expeditions are necessary because rescued [[leafling]]s need [[glow sap]] in order to be restored back to normal, something that can only be obtained from Lumiknolls at dawn. Hence, the gameplay during night expeditions focuses on protecting the Lumiknolls throughout the night, considering that their light attracts the frenzied creatures and makes them attack.

Each night expedition takes place at one of the previously-visited [[base]]s of a previously-explored [[area]]. After talking to Yonny and choosing to go on a night expedition, a menu will appear allowing the player to choose where to land. Within this menu, the player can know if a given location has already been cleared, the location's danger level, and a comment by Yonny about the sorts of challenges that await them. Locations that have already been cleared can be redone at will, but the player will not obtain any [[glow sap]]. Once the player is ready to go, the game will cut to sunset where the player departs from the Rescue Command Post, arriving at the chosen location at the start of the night.

Areas and bases that have not been visited will not appear in the selection of choices. The following locations exist:

The player's objective during a night expedition is to either wipe out all of the enemies, or survive until dawn. If a Lumiknoll is destroyed, the night expedition ends right away and the player will have to retry at a later day. The player can choose to retry if this is the case. If the player suffers a [[Pikmin extinction]], the Lumiknoll will spawn 5 Glow Pikmin.

The first Lumiknoll will always be accompanied by a blue beacon right next to it, similar to the ones the player can place down with the [[Survey Drone]]. If there is a second Lumiknoll, that one will be accompanied by an orange beacon. A Lumiknoll's [[health]] appears at the top of the [[HUD]] so the player can always keep track of its state. To further help the player understand what is going on, a mini-[[radar]] exists on the bottom-right corner of the HUD. This mini-radar, as well as the main radar, highlight the location of Lumiknolls, enemies, and particularly frenzied enemies (alongside their direction). Lumiknolls and frenzied enemies also appear as colored silhouettes if they're behind terrain. As enemies get closer to a Lumiknoll, [[Music in Pikmin 4#Nighttime Expedition|the music]] becomes more alarming and sinister, taking on a harrowing melody if any is actively under attack.

Some later missions feature one or more large eggs in various locations around the map. If left alone, each egg with eventually hatch a [[Smoky Progg]], who will begin to head for the nearest Luminkoll (or Tricknoll on rare occasions). They are a significantly greater threat than many other enemies encountered during night missions, as they have higher health and create [[Gloom]], a hazard that Glow Pikmin will die instantly from. These eggs can be broken before they hatch, which will instantly kill the Smoky Progg and leave behind a large pile of glow pellets.

During night expeditions, the player is able to order Oatchi or the player character to go to a Lumiknoll. In Oatchi's case, he will actively circle around the Lumiknoll and attack any nearby enemies.

The player only has Glow Pikmin available during night expeditions. They are born when glow pellets are delivered to a Lumiknoll or Tricknoll, with every 3 generating 1 Glow Pikmin. When [[idle]], they instantly teleport from their position to the player's [[squad]], and they also instantly change squads when the player swaps [[leader]]s, allowing the player to focus on defending rather than rallying. They behave mostly like regular Pikmin, and can still be eaten, but they are invulnerable to [[fire]], [[electricity]], [[water]], and [[poison]]. By holding down the [[charge]] button, the player can unite them into what is known as a glowmob, and then unleash them in an explosive blast that can stun multiple enemies in its area of effect. The player can also create more Glow Pikmin by throwing [[Glow Seed]]s.

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! [[Albino Dwarf Bulborb]]

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! [[Bulborb]]

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! [[Jumbo Bulborb]]

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! [[Bulborb Larva]] nest

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! [[Desiccated Skitter Leaf]]

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! [[Joustmite]]

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! [[Puffy Blowhog]]

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! [[Tusked Blowhog]]

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! [[Shearwig]]

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! [[Water Dumple]]

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! [[Toady Bloyster]]

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! [[Whiptongue Bulborb]]

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! [[Flighty Joustmite]]

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! [[Frosty Bulborb]]

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! [[Smoky Progg]] (and egg)

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! [[Male Sheargrub]]

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! [[Dwarf Bulbear]]

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! [[Emperor Bulblax]]

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! [[Pyroclasmic Slooch]]

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! [[Spotty Bulbear]]

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! [[Moldy Dwarf Bulborb]]

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! [[Moldy Slooch]]

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When an expedition ends, the game will show a menu listing how many creatures were defeated and how many there were in total, though this has no impact on gameplay. Defeating every enemy in a night expedition is not required to 100% complete the game, as making it to sunrise with all Lumiknolls intact clears the expedition.

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