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[[File:Hocotate.png|thumb|Hocotate, when viewed from space.]] | |||
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'''Hocotate''' is the home planet of some of the [[leader]]s in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' franchise]], particularly [[Captain Olimar]] and his [[Minor characters#Olimar's family|family]], as well as [[Louie]]. Life on planet Hocotate appears to be similar to that of Earth's, though with some key differences. | |||
==Geography== | |||
[[ | [[File:Hocotate surface.png|thumb|left|Hocotate Freight's yard and surrounding architecture; note the clouds in the background.]] | ||
It is a red-coloured planet that possesses a pair of two intersecting planetary rings. Its exact location in the universe has yet to be specified, though it most likely takes place in a different star system from ours, as an incredibly bright star can be seen behind it. In [[Olimar's Voyage Log]], he explains that his family is probably gazing up at the planet's "pale red moon". Stars are visible from the planet's surface during the daytime, indicating a transparent atmosphere. | |||
From what can be seen, at least part of the planet is desert-like, though [[the President]] notes a location known as the "Hocotate Swamp". [[Hocotate Freight]] appears to be in or near a built-up area, which suggests that at least some of Hocotate may be densely populated. Olimar's wife mentions "hot springs" in one of her [[Mail|letters]], indicating that geothermally heated water exists in the planet's crust. Olimar's family also mentions a beach, suggesting that the planet has at least one ocean. | |||
== | ==Life== | ||
[[ | [[Hocotatian]]s are around 2cm (0.7 in.) tall. It is uncertain what sort of gas they breathe, but oxygen is known to be extremely poisonous to them; [[Olimar]] and [[Louie]] must protect themselves while on the [[Planet of the Pikmin]] by wearing a [[spacesuit]]. 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 Hocotation's diet consists mainly of vegetables, although meat consumption is not unusual. | ||
[[Bulbie]], Olimar's pet, is known to be similar to a [[Red Bulborb|Bulborb]], and its species take on a roll similar to Earthling dogs. Olimar mentions that there are mosquitoes in one of his journal entries. | |||
==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 | 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]]'' [[Mistakes in the Pikmin series|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 | Hocotate is shown to be commercialized; its currency is 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 rare [[treasure]]s, and can be 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. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Official Hocotate Concept Art.png|Official concept art | File:Official Hocotate Concept Art.png|Official concept art. | ||
File:Loan_Sharks.png|The intro cinematic in ''Pikmin 2''. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*The name "Hocotate" actually comes from Nintendo of Japan's headquarter's address; 11-1, Kamitoba-hokotate-cho. | *The name "Hocotate" actually comes from Nintendo of Japan's headquarter's address; 11-1, Kamitoba-hokotate-cho. | ||
*In a possible reference to urban Japan, a building resembling a capsule hotel is shown. | *In a possible reference to urban Japan, a building resembling a capsule hotel is shown. | ||
[[Category:Hocotate]] | [[Category:Hocotate]] | ||
[[Category:Places]] | [[Category:Places]] |