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==Life== | ==Life== | ||
The atmosphere of Hocotate is known to be different from PNF-404 and Koppai, as oxygen is known to be extremely poisonous to its dominant life form, the Hocotatian. The planet shows some signs of flora growing on its surface, including vegetables such as [[Pikpik carrots]], which the planet is famous for, according to [[Brittany]]. Also according to the Koppaites, a Hocotatian's diet consists mainly of vegetables, although meat consumption is not unusual. It is unknown what gases are used to cultivate these foods. [[Bulbie]], Olimar's pet, is known to be similar to a [[Red Bulborb|Bulborb]], and its species take on a role similar to Earthling dogs. Olimar mentions that there are mosquitoes in one of his journal entries. | |||
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[[File:Olimarfam-Pres-Louie.jpg|thumb|194px|A variety of Hocotatians, including [[The President]], [[Louie]], and [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]].]] | |||
'''Hocotatians''' are apparently the dominant species of the planet [[Hocotate]]. They are referred to as "Hocotatians" in [[The Ship]]'s announcement of the [[Massive Receptacle Series]]. They are about the size of a nickel (~2cm, ~0.7in), and appear to be more advanced than humans, and have superior, or at least equal intelligence. They are capable of efficient extraterrestrial exploration and interaction, and use devices far beyond the current technology of humans. Their primary means of communication is speech, and they are able to read and write. It's also possible that they may be related to the [[Koppaite]] because they share a similar appearance and speak the same language. | |||
Hocotatians bare multiple resemblances to humans, including expressing human-like emotions. Physically, Hocotatians have a humanoid shape, the main difference being a larger head-to-body ratio, and having much larger noses. However, their eyes are very different compared to a human's eyes, in that their shape changes for showing emotions to accommodate their lack of eyebrows. In a "neutral" state, the pupil is heavily dilated, giving their eyes the appearance of being entirely black, which leads some people think they are actually closed. When surprised, the Hocotatian's pupils shrink and expose their irises, making them more closely resemble humans' eyes. This can be seen in a ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' cutscene shown after completing the debt, and every time Olimar is hit in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Their respiratory system also works differently from humans. While oxygen is one of the keys to human survival, it is incredibly toxic to the Hocotatians. Unfortunately, [[PNF-404]]'s atmosphere contains high amounts of oxygen, thus prohibiting its exploration without the aid of spacesuits. | |||
==Technology== | ==Technology== | ||
The technology is shown to be very advanced, with particles such as [[Wikipedia:Gluon|Gluon]]s in use (evidenced by the [[Gluon Drive]] ship part in [[Pikmin (game)|''Pikmin'']]), a source of endless energy (the [[Eternal Fuel Dynamo]]), and a weapon that can destroy objects as large as stars (the [[Nova Blaster]]). Also, in Olimar's notes on the [[Common Glowcap]], he mentions a chemical element called "Hocotatium 111", saying it is the reason for the [[plant]]'s luminescence. However, [[Olimar's notes]] in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' [[Mistake|strangely]] say that the technology behind a light bulb (the [[Stellar Orb]]) and a match (the [[Flame of Tomorrow]]) is completely unknown to his people. | The technology is shown to be very advanced, with particles such as [[Wikipedia:Gluon|Gluon]]s in use (evidenced by the [[Gluon Drive]] ship part in [[Pikmin (game)|''Pikmin'']]), a source of endless energy (the [[Eternal Fuel Dynamo]]), and a weapon that can destroy objects as large as stars (the [[Nova Blaster]]). Also, in Olimar's notes on the [[Common Glowcap]], he mentions a chemical element called "Hocotatium 111", saying it is the reason for the [[plant]]'s luminescence. However, [[Olimar's notes]] in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' [[Mistake|strangely]] say that the technology behind a light bulb (the [[Stellar Orb]]) and a match (the [[Flame of Tomorrow]]) is completely unknown to his people. | ||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
Hocotate is shown to be commercialized; | Hocotate is shown to be commercialized; it makes use of the [[Poko]], a small coin that resembles those from the [[mariowiki:Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]]. Items from the [[PNF-404|Pikmin Planet]] are considered extremely valuable [[treasure]]s worth a particularly large amount of Pokos, which enables Olimar and Louie to pay off their company's debt of 10,100 Pokos. For comparison, 100 Pokos is "more than a year's salary". A Mayor of Hocotate is alluded in [[Olimar's notes]] on some occasions, though his status in Hocotatian government is unknown. | ||
"Happy Hocotate Savings and Loan" is a Hocotate company with which [[the President]] attempts to take out a loan in ''Pikmin 2'' to cover for the lost shipment of [[golden Pikpik carrot]]s. It is later revealed in one of his [[mail|letters]] to [[Olimar]] that, instead, he has accidentally taken out a loan with the company just next door, the "All-Devouring Black Hole Loan Sharks", which forces him to go into hiding. | "Happy Hocotate Savings and Loan" is a Hocotate company with which [[the President]] attempts to take out a loan in ''Pikmin 2'' to cover for the lost shipment of [[golden Pikpik carrot]]s. It is later revealed in one of his [[mail|letters]] to [[Olimar]] that, instead, he has accidentally taken out a loan with the company just next door, the "All-Devouring Black Hole Loan Sharks", which forces him to go into hiding. | ||