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==Geography==
==Geography==
Not much is known about the planet Koppai other than it having a single moon, and that it is about 279,000 light-years away from [[PNF-404]]. The diameter of the Milky Way is around 100,000 light-years; assuming PNF-404 is Earth, Koppai would exist in a neighboring dwarf galaxy (the [[wikipedia:Small Magellanic Cloud|Small Magellanic Cloud]] is a good candidate distance-wise, which suggests that Koppai would potentially be observable through telescopes from Earth's surface). Koppai's surface is never seen or described in-game, but the opening [[cutscene]] seems to imply that the planet has a very thick atmosphere, covered in large masses of clouds. This implies Koppai has an Earth-like interior, with convection, a magnetosphere, and a means of [[wikipedia:Outgassing|outgassing]] (such as volcanoes) to seal in and keep an atmosphere.
Not much is known about the planet Koppai other than it having a single moon, and that it is about 279,000 light-years away from [[PNF-404]]. The diameter of the Milky Way is around 100,000 light-years; assuming PNF-404 is Earth, Koppai would exist in a neighboring dwarf galaxy (the {{w|Small Magellanic Cloud}} is a good candidate distance-wise, which suggests that Koppai would potentially be observable through telescopes from Earth's surface). Koppai's surface is never seen or described in-game, but the opening [[cutscene]] seems to imply that the planet has a very thick atmosphere, covered in large masses of clouds. This implies Koppai has an Earth-like interior, with convection, a magnetosphere, and a means of {{w|outgassing}} (such as volcanoes) to seal in and keep an atmosphere.


According to Brittany, the gravity on Koppai is roughly ten times stronger than on PNF-404. Assuming PNF-404 is Earth, this most likely indicates that Koppai is ten times denser than Earth, classified as a [[wikipedia:Mega-Earth|Mega-Earth]]. Brittany also mentions that Koppai's atmosphere has one-third the oxygen concentration of PNF-404's. Accordingly, if PNF-404 is again assumed to be Earth, Koppai would have an atmosphere that consists of roughly 7% oxygen. Brittany hypothesizes that the higher oxygen ratio is what allows the life-forms of PNF-404 to grow to such comparatively large sizes. It is assumed that the giant insects that lived in the [[wikipedia:Carboniferous|Carboniferous]] only grew to their size due to the greater amounts of oxygen in the air during that time, which would support her theory.
According to Brittany, the gravity on Koppai is roughly ten times stronger than on PNF-404. Assuming PNF-404 is Earth, this most likely indicates that Koppai is ten times denser than Earth, classified as a {{w|Mega-Earth}}. Brittany also mentions that Koppai's atmosphere has one-third the oxygen concentration of PNF-404's. Accordingly, if PNF-404 is again assumed to be Earth, Koppai would have an atmosphere that consists of roughly 7% oxygen. Brittany hypothesizes that the higher oxygen ratio is what allows the life-forms of PNF-404 to grow to such comparatively large sizes. It is assumed that the giant insects that lived in the {{w|Carboniferous}} only grew to their size due to the greater amounts of oxygen in the air during that time, which would support her theory.


==Life==
==Life==
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Koppaites are also only capable of metabolizing a substance called Piktamin U. It is explained by [[Brittany]] that [[Pikpik Carrot]]s do not contain Piktamin U, which is the reason why [[Hocotate Freight]] could not help with Koppai's food crisis. Fortunately, the massive fruits found on PNF-404 contain large amounts of this substance.
Koppaites are also only capable of metabolizing a substance called Piktamin U. It is explained by [[Brittany]] that [[Pikpik Carrot]]s do not contain Piktamin U, which is the reason why [[Hocotate Freight]] could not help with Koppai's food crisis. Fortunately, the massive fruits found on PNF-404 contain large amounts of this substance.


One of [[Alph]]'s dialogues seems to indicate that the Koppaite brain does not produce the hunger-appeasing hormone [[wikipedia:Leptin|leptin]], meaning Koppaites can and will continuously eat without ever feeling full; this problem was one of the reasons they have fallen into a famine.
One of [[Alph]]'s dialogues seems to indicate that the Koppaite brain does not produce the hunger-appeasing hormone {{w|leptin}}, meaning Koppaites can and will continuously eat without ever feeling full; this problem was one of the reasons they have fallen into a famine.


It is possible, though not confirmed, that Koppaites might be a related species to Hocotatians, but adapted to a different environment.
It is possible, though not confirmed, that Koppaites might be a related species to Hocotatians, but adapted to a different environment.
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The technology on Koppai is likely similar to that on [[Hocotate]], as several of the communication mediums used in ''Pikmin 3'', such as [[Data Files]] and the [[KopPad]], are compatible between Koppaites and Hocotatians. An interstellar bazaar is also known to exist, selling space-travel hardware that is bought by both Hocotatians and Koppaites. These clues suggest that Koppai and Hocotate have established some contact.
The technology on Koppai is likely similar to that on [[Hocotate]], as several of the communication mediums used in ''Pikmin 3'', such as [[Data Files]] and the [[KopPad]], are compatible between Koppaites and Hocotatians. An interstellar bazaar is also known to exist, selling space-travel hardware that is bought by both Hocotatians and Koppaites. These clues suggest that Koppai and Hocotate have established some contact.


Koppai is also known to have the necessary technology to observe and locate extragalactic planets, construct unmanned scouting probes, called [[SPERO]]s, and launch spaceships capable of speech and [[wikipedia:Tractor beam|tractor beaming]], such as the [[Drake]]. Koppaite technology surpasses humans' technology in that spaceships contain a feature called "cosmic drive", which apparently allows material objects to travel intergalactic quickly; the [[S.S. Drake#Cosmic drive key|key]] to activate this feature plays a pivotal role in the story of ''Pikmin 3''.
Koppai is also known to have the necessary technology to observe and locate extragalactic planets, construct unmanned scouting probes, called [[SPERO]]s, and launch spaceships capable of speech and {{w|tractor beam}}ing, such as the [[Drake]]. Koppaite technology surpasses humans' technology in that spaceships contain a feature called "cosmic drive", which apparently allows material objects to travel intergalactic quickly; the [[S.S. Drake#Cosmic drive key|key]] to activate this feature plays a pivotal role in the story of ''Pikmin 3''.


There are distinct roles for engineers and botanists on Koppai – [[Minor characters#Drake|Drake]] and [[Alph]] are engineers, whereas [[Brittany]] is a botanist. These suggest that technology on Koppai has at least passed a point where job specialization is necessary for everyday life and cultural growth. Science on Koppai is also advanced, as evidenced by the Drake's reception of electromagnetic signals, the leaders' knowledge of oxygen, and their identifcation of Piktamin U, a vitamin vital to Koppaites present in all [[fruit]] in the game.
There are distinct roles for engineers and botanists on Koppai – [[Minor characters#Drake|Drake]] and [[Alph]] are engineers, whereas [[Brittany]] is a botanist. These suggest that technology on Koppai has at least passed a point where job specialization is necessary for everyday life and cultural growth. Science on Koppai is also advanced, as evidenced by the Drake's reception of electromagnetic signals, the leaders' knowledge of oxygen, and their identifcation of Piktamin U, a vitamin vital to Koppaites present in all [[fruit]] in the game.
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