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The '''Empress Bulblax''' ({{j|クイーンチャッピー|Kuīn Chappī|Queen Chappy}}) is a [[boss]] in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' and ''[[Pikmin 4]]''. Its markings and general features are similar to those of the [[Bulborb]], but its body is much larger and composed of five distinct segments; the comparatively tiny legs dangle above the ground | The '''Empress Bulblax''' ({{j|クイーンチャッピー|Kuīn Chappī|Queen Chappy}}) is a [[boss]] in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' and ''[[Pikmin 4]]''. Its markings and general features are similar to those of the [[Bulborb]], but its body is much larger and composed of five distinct segments; the comparatively tiny legs dangle above the ground. | ||
Unlike most [[boss]]es, its behavior is different each time it is encountered. In the [[Hole of Beasts]], it must be woken up before battling, rolling from side to side to crush any [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] under its weight. In the [[Frontier Cavern]] (as well as the [[Emperor's Realm]] in [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]]), it will already be awake and giving birth to [[Bulborb Larva]]e. In the [[Hole of Heroes]], it does the same while also causing [[boulder]]s to fall when it hits a wall. | Unlike most [[boss]]es, its behavior is different each time it is encountered. In the [[Hole of Beasts]], it must be woken up before battling, rolling from side to side to crush any [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] under its weight. In the [[Frontier Cavern]] (as well as the [[Emperor's Realm]] in [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]]), it will already be awake and giving birth to [[Bulborb Larva]]e. In the [[Hole of Heroes]], it does the same while also causing [[boulder]]s to fall when it hits a wall. | ||
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{{transcript|Initial observations placed doubt on the capability of the Grub-Dog family to support a strong ant- or beelike social structure, but recent studies show the family is capable of such complexity for brief periods when certain external parameters are met. | {{transcript|Initial observations placed doubt on the capability of the Grub-Dog family to support a strong ant- or beelike social structure, but recent studies show the family is capable of such complexity for brief periods when certain external parameters are met. | ||
The egg sac of the largest female Grub-Dog within a given range swells to drastic proportions in response to environmental changes, such as the sudden depletion of prey species. These females temporarily take on the role of matriarch. | The egg sac of the largest female Grub-Dog within a given range swells to drastic proportions in response to environmental changes, such as the sudden depletion of prey species. These females temporarily take on the role of pack matriarch. | ||
Also, in pack formation, it has been observed that nearly all males not involved in species reproduction undergo natural sex changes. The characteristics of such specimens are quite intriguing indeed.|block=y}} | Also, in pack formation, it has been observed that nearly all males not involved in species reproduction undergo natural sex changes. The characteristics of such specimens are quite intriguing indeed.|block=y}} | ||
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餌の枯渇などの環境変化の際に、周辺で最も大きなメスの卵嚢が肥大化し、イモムシのような姿に変化したデメマダラ。大量の子を産み落とし、この個体を女王とした社会形態を取るようになる。 | |||
特徴 その1 子を産む | 特徴 その1 子を産む | ||
:大量のベビーチャッピーを産み出し、最大でおよそ50匹ほどの群れを構成する。 | |||
:(Image text: 子を餌の豊富な場所へ送り出す生存戦略とも、同族の非常食にするためとも考えられている) | |||
特徴 その2 転がる | 特徴 その2 転がる | ||
:体が大きくなり過ぎて、歩くことはできない。体をくねらせたり、転がらせて移動する。 | |||
:(Image text: 斑紋がない幼生に気づかず、つぶしてしまうこともある) | |||
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During environmental changes such as food depletion, the egg sac of the largest female in the vicinity becomes enlarged, transforming this Bulborb into a caterpillar-like form. | During environmental changes such as food depletion, the egg sac of the largest female in the vicinity becomes enlarged, transforming this Bulborb into a caterpillar-like form. It produces a large number of offspring and a social form is established with this individual as the queen. | ||
It produces a large number of offspring and a social form is established with this individual as the queen. | |||
Feature #1: Producing offspring | Feature #1: Producing offspring | ||
:It gives birth to a large number of Bulborb Larvae and forms a pack of up to about 50. | |||
It gives birth to a large number of Bulborb Larvae and forms a pack of up to about 50. | :(Image text: "It is thought that this may be a survival strategy to send the young to a place where food is abundant, or to provide emergency food for its own kind") | ||
Feature #2: Rolling | Feature #2: Rolling | ||
:Its body grows too large to walk. It moves by twisting its body and rolling around. | |||
Its body grows too large to walk. It moves by twisting its body and rolling around. | :(Image text: "Larvae without spots may go unnoticed and be crushed") | ||
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In the final cave of the game, [[Cavern for a King]], an Empress Bulblax is encountered on one of the deeper floors, and is fought in a square arena exactly as large as the Bulblax, necessitating the constant use of [[geyser]]s to dodge its attacks, as well as having to contend with falling [[boulder]]s and [[Bulborb Larva]]e. This is the trickiest and toughest fight against it in the entire franchise if played as expected, particularly since it is unlikely that the player will have access to Rock Pikmin during the encounter. It should be noted that there is an exit located at the rear-end of the arena, which can allow for an easy escape without having to deal with the typically tricky geyser timing. The player can attack it from the rear with a rush while mounted on [[Oatchi]], recall their Pikmin before it rolls, and simply exit the arena. This can take some time, but is considerably more reliable than other strategies. | In the final cave of the game, [[Cavern for a King]], an Empress Bulblax is encountered on one of the deeper floors, and is fought in a square arena exactly as large as the Bulblax, necessitating the constant use of [[geyser]]s to dodge its attacks, as well as having to contend with falling [[boulder]]s and [[Bulborb Larva]]e. This is the trickiest and toughest fight against it in the entire franchise if played as expected, particularly since it is unlikely that the player will have access to Rock Pikmin during the encounter. It should be noted that there is an exit located at the rear-end of the arena, which can allow for an easy escape without having to deal with the typically tricky geyser timing. The player can attack it from the rear with a rush while mounted on [[Oatchi]], recall their Pikmin before it rolls, and simply exit the arena. This can take some time, but is considerably more reliable than other strategies. | ||
If the player is struggling especially hard with the Cavern for a King variation of this boss, or brought [[Winged Pikmin]] with them to quickly beat several other bosses, the player can simply attack the boss from behind since Winged Pikmin do not mind the ledge. Ultra-Spicy Spray makes this strategy even more reliable. The player should take care, however, as falling boulders can still hit them from below. | |||
==In other media== | ==In other media== | ||
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|scientific = ''Oculus kageyamii matriarchia'' (hypertrophic, gravid), with ''Oculus kageyamii'' being the scientific name of the Bulborb species, and ''matriarchia'' being similar to the English word "matriarch", which is the female leader of a community. Before ''Pikmin 4'', the scientific name was simply ''Oculus matriarcha''. | |scientific = ''Oculus kageyamii matriarchia'' (hypertrophic, gravid), with ''Oculus kageyamii'' being the scientific name of the Bulborb species, and ''matriarchia'' being similar to the English word "matriarch", which is the female leader of a community. Before ''Pikmin 4'', the scientific name was simply ''Oculus matriarcha''. | ||
|internal = Its internal name is simply <code>queen</code>. | |internal = Its internal name is simply <code>queen</code>. | ||
|prerelease = In the [[Unused content in Pikmin 2|unused early English script]] inside | |prerelease = In the [[Unused content in Pikmin 2|unused early English script]] inside ''Pikmin 2''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s files, Olimar refers to the Empress Bulblax as "Queen Bulborb", a straightfoward translation of the Japanese nickname, and the species name is misspelled as ''matriarhca''.{{cite web|https://tcrf.net/Pikmin_2/Early_English_Script#Empress_Bulblax|Pikmin 2/Early English Script|The Cutting Room Floor}} | ||
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