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It is unclear whether the Horned Cannon Beetle is a new lithopod, or supposed to be the lithopod encountered in {{p1}}, having been misidentified in said game. Evidence supporting it being renamed includes the exact same behavior, being featured in promotional material alongside returning enemies, Olimar mentioning that it was once mistaken for an Armored Cannon Beetle (possibly referring to ''Pikmin'' where it was referred to as an Armored Cannon Beetle) and being a migrant lithopod just like the [[Armored Cannon Beetle]] is stated to be in the first game. It also shares its Japanese name with the Armored Cannon Beetle, and Olimar's notes in the Japanese version of ''Pikmin 4'' appear to incorporate the Armored Cannon Beetle's notes from ''Pikmin''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s enemy reel. The only evidence for it being a new creature includes differences in design beyond graphical improvements, and the unclear nature of Olimar's statement. | It is unclear whether the Horned Cannon Beetle is a new lithopod, or supposed to be the lithopod encountered in {{p1}}, having been misidentified in said game. Evidence supporting it being renamed includes the exact same behavior, being featured in promotional material alongside returning enemies, Olimar mentioning that it was once mistaken for an Armored Cannon Beetle (possibly referring to ''Pikmin'' where it was referred to as an Armored Cannon Beetle) and being a migrant lithopod just like the [[Armored Cannon Beetle]] is stated to be in the first game. It also shares its Japanese name with the Armored Cannon Beetle, and Olimar's notes in the Japanese version of ''Pikmin 4'' appear to incorporate the Armored Cannon Beetle's notes from ''Pikmin''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s enemy reel. The only evidence for it being a new creature includes differences in design beyond graphical improvements, and the unclear nature of Olimar's statement. | ||
Judging by the Japanese version, it seems that the lithopod in ''Pikmin'' is indeed the same lithopod in ''Pikmin 4''. The new name seems to be an attempt to fix a translation error, in that the Armored Cannon Larva was never meant to be related to the ''Pikmin'' boss. In fact, in Japan it is the continental species, known as the Strong-Armed Cannon Beetle in the Player's Guide. It is unknown why the species introduced first was renamed, and it's especially ironic considering the lithopod is said to have a stronger carapace than the Strong Armed Cannon Beetle, now known as the Armored Cannon Beetle. The translation error may stem from the use of technical names in the Player's Guide leading to the ''Pikmin 2'' localization staff believing Strong-Armed to be the technical name of the Armored. The Prima Guide makes this same mistake, so it's not unlikely. ''Pikmin 4'''s disregard for the Player's Guide complicates the situation | Judging by the Japanese version, it seems that the lithopod in ''Pikmin'' is indeed the same lithopod in ''Pikmin 4''. The new name seems to be an attempt to fix a translation error, in that the Armored Cannon Larva was never meant to be related to the ''Pikmin'' boss. In fact, in Japan it is the continental species, known as the Strong-Armed Cannon Beetle in the Player's Guide. It is unknown why the species introduced first was renamed, and it's especially ironic considering the lithopod is said to have a stronger carapace than the Strong Armed Cannon Beetle, now known as the Armored Cannon Beetle. The translation error may stem from the use of technical names in the Player's Guide leading to the ''Pikmin 2'' localization staff believing Strong-Armed to be the technical name of the Armored. The Prima Guide makes this same mistake, so it's not unlikely. ''Pikmin 4'''s disregard for the Player's Guide complicates the situation. | ||
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