User:Twins1105/Nintendo Today! research reports

Manual transcriptions of the English research reports from Nintendo Today!, which are seemingly based on the Pikmin Garden reports.

#01-1 The Mysterious Planet PNF-404

“Due to a certain shipwrecking incident, an unknown planet has been discovered for the first time in a few centuries. This blue planet, blessed with an abundance of water, is said to have a diverse ecosystem and bears traces of civilization... We will start by presenting the reports on this mysterious planet in full detail.

TOPIC 1
Discovery of an Unknown Planet

This planet was discovered when Captain Olimar, a veteran freight courier captain for Hocotate Freight, was suddenly hit by a meteorite while on vacation. He was located after crash-landing, as though drawn down by a mysterious force. The very same planet was then discovered by an unmanned probe from Koppai. Named PNF-404, this probe was sent to investigate the planet's food resources.

(Image text:

• "Captain Olimar"
• "The crew headed for PNF-404 to solve the food shortage."
  • "Alph"
  • "Brittany"
  • "Captain Charlie"
• "The team sent to rescue Olimar")

A Coincidence, Or...

Strangely, after Olimar's ship crashed, the team sent to rescue him, as well as the team searching for food (Captain Charlie and two others), all crashed just as they were preparing to land on the planet... There are still many unknowns regarding the relation between these incidents and the planet, and I would like to compile them into a report at some point in the future.

TOPIC 2
Planet Environment

70% of the planet's surface is covered in water, most of which is salt water. The tilt of the planet's axis relative to its orbital plane causes winds to circulate the atmosphere, leading to a temperate climate which enables us to observe the seasons in mid-latitude regions. It is believed that the formation of the planet's diverse ecosystem occurred due to the generation of tides caused by the single large moon that orbits it.

(Image text:

• "An abundant source of water"
• "A gigantic tree"
• "The land buried in snow")

Researcher Chet

A researcher dispatched to investigate new planets. He likes taking naps.”

#01-2 The Mysterious Planet PNF-404 Part Two

“Due to a certain shipwrecking incident, an unknown planet has been discovered for the first time in a few centuries. This blue planet, blessed with an abundance of water, is said to have a diverse ecosystem and bears traces of civilization... We will start by presenting the reports on this mysterious planet in full detail.

TOPIC 3
Traces of Civilization

There are a great number of buildings and unnatural objects on this planet which are thought to be the legacy of past civilizations. We will introduce a few of these structures here.

Ancient Arches

A massive structure with a wooden roof supported by metal pillars. In ancient times, perhaps lively markets and other events were held beneath this roof?

Rugged Scaffold

Its imposing white appearance is thought to have served as a symbol of the people's faith, and many mysterious implements which may have been used in the rituals of those days remain in the area.

Stargazer's Spot

We have observed traces of an advanced civilization, such as the ruins of a castle, within this structure. This may have been the final refuge of the royalty of this once flourishing planet.

Unknown Creatures As Well...?

Traces of civilization in diverse natural environments. We now understand that this planet is filled with more mysteries than we could have ever imagined. In our next report, we will introduce the mysterious creatures first encountered by Olimar.

Researcher Chet

A researcher dispatched to investigate new planets. He likes taking naps.”

#02-1 Mysterious Creatures Known As Pikmin Part One

“In our previous report, we discussed the planet PNF-404, but in this report we will cover the mysterious creatures encountered by Captain Olimar.

TOPIC 1
What Are Pikmin?

Compared to other creature on this planet, the Pikmin are highly intelligent and very friendly. Although they are unable to understand language, it seems it is possible to give them instructions by throwing them or blowing whistles. They are also highly social and often act in groups, likely due to the difficulty they would face in surviving on this harsh planet individually.

Their bodies are slightly smaller than our own, but the most noticeable difference lies in the plant-like protrusion growing from the top of their heads.

Half Animal, Half Plant

Animal
Able to walk on two legs, it is in their nature to pick up dropped objects.

Plant
Pikmin are born from seeds that sprout in the ground. When the leaves on their heads grow, they soon sprout into buds and flowers.

Even though they're plantlike, they're weak against water?

(Image text: "Botanist Brittany")

It seems that the majority of Pikmin are unable to adapt to water. According to experts, Pikmin have evolved from the roots of plants, and much like land-based root vegetables, they are unable to breathe through their skin in water and will drown.

COLUMN
They look just like carrots!

Pikmin received their name due to their strong resemblance to the Pikpik Carrots found on Hocotate. The luxurious Golden Pikpik Carrot is a much prized vegetable desired by those on Hocotate.

TOPIC 2
Coexisting with the Leaders

What is symbiosis?

Symbiosis is when different creatures interact with each other while living in the same space.

(Image text:

• "Pikmin")

It seems that not all cases result in mutual benefit, as some may only benefit from one side of the equation. But how about Pikmin?

(Image text:

• "S.S. Drake Engineer (Leader)")

Leaders and Pikmin each have their own advantages

When Pikmin sprouts are pulled from the ground, they will recognize their leader and follow along. From this moment on, a type of symbiotic relationship is born between the leader and the Pikmin.

Leader Advantages

With lots of Pikmin to command, they can carry heavy objects and defeat the creatures standing in their way.

Pikmin Advantages

With a capable leader at the forefront, Pikmin can increase in numbers at a rapid pace, becoming the most powerful creatures on the planet.

Researcher Chet

A researcher dispatched to investigate new planets. He likes taking naps.”

#02-2 Mysterious Creatures Known As Pikmin Part Two

“In our previous report, we discussed the planet PNF-404, but in this report we will cover the mysterious creatures encountered by Captain Olimar.

TOPIC 3
Wild Pikmin

The Crew Saw Them! Wild Pikmin

Some of the Pikmin that fail to form symbiotic relationships and decrease in number,or are separated from their group, seem to turn feral and migrate underground.

While there may have been some wild Pikmin varieties that have since gone extinct, there is also an exceedingly rare variety that can only be produced by throwing a Pikmin into a flower known as the Candypop Bud.

Reports of strange varieties...

Eyewitness reports attest to sightings such as these.

(Image text:

• "A Pikmin?"
• "A mushroom?"
• "A Bulborb?")

It seems there may also be varieties that can no longer be considered Pikmin anymore...

Not only do Pikmin increase in number through symbiosis with their leader, but it seems as though they even gain the ability to reproduce through symbiosis. The Onion can be thought of as both their nest and their incubator. Upon providing the Onion with nourishment, it will send out seeds to increase their numbers. However, while the Onion itself is a closely related species, it is in fact a completely different creature... Next time, we will provide a report on the Onion.

Researcher Chet

A researcher dispatched to investigate new planets. He likes taking naps.”

#03-1 Mysterious Object: Onion Part One

“At a glance, the mysterious object known as an Onion looks much like a vegetable. The following report is based on information gathered by crew members who have encountered this object first-hand.

TOPIC 1
Statement From the First Discoverer

(Image text: "Captain Olimar, the first discoverer")

According to Olimar, the first to discover this object, it was found buried nearby after shipwrecking on this planet. It stood up on its legs and sent out a single seed, as if awaiting his arrival. This seed then sprouted into a Pikmin. He named this strange object "Onion" due to its resemblance to the onions of his home planet, Hocotate.

(Image text: "Valuable footage of the first encounter with an Onion")

TOPIC 2
Nest? Or Transport Vehicle?

As a Nest for Pikmin

The seedlike things known as pellets, as well as defeated creatures, are used as nutrients for the nest of the Pikmin, which will then send out seeds of the same color as the onion itself. It plays the role of increasing the number of Pikmin by greedily absorbing an assortment of things.

(Image text:

• "Pellet Posy"
• "Carry over a pellet..."
• "Spits out a seed..."
• "A Pikmin is born")

Notes If the number of Pikmin present on the ground exceeds a certain number, they will start to multiply within the Onion. It seems that limiting the number of active Pikmin serves the purpose of preventing their full destruction should things take a turn for the worst.

As a Vehicle

Furthermore, it seems that the Onion is also used as a means of transport for the Pikmin. At night, when nocturnal predators are active, the Pikmin are loaded up and taken into the upper atmosphere for safety. Apparently they also followed Olimar's ship.

(Image text: "It flies using a flower-shaped propeller and a fuel similar to bioethanol is produced by decomposing prey.")

Relationship Between Onion and Pikmin

Thanks to the Onions, Pikmin are able to steadily increase their numbers and avoid the threats lurking in the night. The Onions facilitate their own growth by having the Pikmin bring all sorts of objects to it. This could be described as another type of symbiotic relationship.

Researcher Chet

A researcher dispatched to investigate new planets. He likes taking naps.”

#03-2 Mysterious Object: Onion Part Two

“At a glance, the mysterious object known as an Onion looks much like a vegetable. The following report is based on information gathered by crew members who have encountered this object first-hand.

TOPIC 3
An Abundance of Varieties?

Colorful Onions can be found on the planet, with each color acting as a nest for that variety of Pikmin.

The Crew Saw Them! Evolving Onions

In addition to differences in color, the Onions also appear to vary in shape and properties. Just as how actual onions come in various types, Onions may develop differences depending on the location and environment in which they grow.

(Image text:

• "Each color of Onion stands independently"
• "Captain Olimar"
  • "What's the meaning behind that pattern...?"
• "Mottled-pattern when Onions combine"
• "S.S. Drake Engineer Alph"
  • "What sort of mechanism is that...? I'd love to take a look inside."
• "Buried Onion"
• "Rescue Pup Oatchi"
  • "Woof! (Looks tasty...)")

Friends of Pikmin?

These creatures have muscle fibers characteristic of half-animal, half-plant creatures, and they seem to be related to Pikmin in some way...

It is in the Pikmin's nature to carry objects that increase their numbers to the Onion, while taking everything else to the leader's spaceship. They may be trying to strengthen their symbiotic relationship with us by instinctively picking up on what it is that we need... Next up, we will report on treasure. These are crucial samples for our investigations on this planet, yet they bear no particular significance to the Pikmin themselves.

Researcher Chet

A researcher dispatched to investigate new planets. He likes taking naps.”