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'''Captain Olimar''', commonly called '''Olimar''', is the main protagonist of the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]]. He discovered [[PNF-404]] and the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin species]]. He works at [[Hocotate Freight]] and owns and captains his ship, the [[S.S. Dolphin]], in the [[Pikmin (game)|first ''Pikmin'' game]]. He has a [[Olimar's family|family]] ([[Olimar's Wife|wife]], [[Olimar's Son|son]] and [[Olimar's Daughter|daughter]]) on [[Hocotate]]. According to the notes on the [[Worthless Statue]] and the [[Priceless Statue]], Olimar has a father who may seem useless to him and a mother who is rumored to be deceased. In-game, [[Olimar's monologues in Pikmin|Olimar monologues some notes]] in ''Pikmin''; in the second game, they are replaced by [[the Ship|the Ship's]] notes.
'''Captain Olimar''' (キャプテン・オリマー) is the main protagonist of the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]], and the discoverer of every [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] type so far.  He also appears as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros Brawl]]''. He was the first Hocotate Freight employee to discover the [[Planet of the Pikmin]] and the [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin species]]. He is the only employee of any merit who works at [[Hocotate Freight]], and in the [[Pikmin (game)|first Pikmin game]], captains a customized company ship; the [[S.S. Dolphin]]. He has a [[Olimar's family|family]] ([[Olimar's wife|wife]], [[Olimar's son|son]], and [[Olimar's daughter|daughter]]) on his home planet, [[Hocotate]]. In the notes on the [[Worthless Statue]] and the [[Priceless Statue]], Olimar mentions his father and mother (whose death is hinted at). In-game, Olimar's dialogue of notes to himself are in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'' only; in the [[Pikmin 2|second game]], they are replaced by [[the Ship|the Ship's]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
===Plot of Pikmin===
[[File:March of the Pikmin.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Olimar and Red Pikmin.]]While on an interstellar vacation from [[Hocotate]], Captain Olimar's ship, the [[S.S. Dolphin]], smashed into a meteor and crashed onto an [[Planet of the Pikmin|uncharted planet]], which is actually the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin's]] planet. The Dolphin shattered into 30 pieces, and the accident rendered Olimar unconscious. When he regained consciousness, he found the planet's atmosphere contained oxygen, which is extremely poisonous to his species. Fortunately, Olimar landed next to the remains of the Dolphin. While wandering around an area he called [[The Impact Site]], Olimar met odd creatures that he called [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] at an unoccupied spacecraft he called an [[Onion]]. Both [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] and the [[Onion]]s are named after foods Olimar often ate on [[Hocotate]].


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These [[Red Pikmin]] that he discovered were able to reproduce more Pikmin with Olimar's help. Olimar directed them to carry his ship's [[Main Engine]] back to The Dolphin's remains, which auto-repaired itself with the parts that Olimar and the Pikmin brought. This allowed the S.S. Dolphin at least lift off for the night and avoid the hostile nocturnal creatures that reside on The Distant Planet.
 
===An unexpected adventure===
Captain Olimar was going to take a vacation away from Hocotate and relax from work for a few days. As he was flying his personal ship, the [[S.S. Dolphin]], a meteor was heading towards him. Having little notice, Olimar's ship collided with the meteor, causing the Dolphin to fall and start to burn as it was crashing down to an [[Pikmin Planet|unknown planet]]. This planet was infested with giant plants and oxygen; a gas highly poisonous to his [[Hocotatian|species]]. Olimar was thrown head on onto the control panel, falling unconscious as the ship crashed on the ground, and he was thrown out of his unusable spacecraft.


===From shipwrecked to shipshape===
Olimar found that the [[Pikmin]] followed him loyally, which he guessed was because he plucked each one from the ground or was seen as a parent figure. Olimar's leadership skills and the Pikmin's ability to fight enemies, destroy obstacles, and carry ship parts combined to allow Olimar to find each of the various parts of the Dolphin while the Pikmin species flourished. While looking for parts, Olimar discoved other areas, including the [[Forest of Hope]], the [[Forest Navel]], the [[Distant Spring]], and the [[Final Trial]]. He also discovered two more Pikmin species, the bomb-carrying [[Yellow Pikmin]] and the aquatic [[Blue Pikmin]]. Luckily for Olimar, he was able to find the Dolphin's 30 ship parts to attach to the Dolphin's remains with time left to spare. Before he left, he took a bottle cap from the planet as a souvenir for his [[Olimar's son|son]]. By the time Olimar left, the Pikmin had learned to work together by themselves, and it seemed as though they would remain the dominant species without his assistance, resulting in a happy ending.
[[File:March_of_the_Pikmin.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Olimar and Red Pikmin.]]
Fortunately for Olimar, he was able to regain consciousness from his crash, but he became hopeless, as his ship was stuck in the ground and 30 of its pieces were dislodged. While he was exploring an area he called [[the Impact Site]], he met odd creatures called [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] at an unoccupied [[Onion]]. The [[Red Pikmin]] were able to reproduce more Pikmin, so Olimar was able to find some useful helpers on the planet. Utilizing the Pikmin's many talented deeds, he was able to find the Dolphin's [[Main Engine]] which had fortunately landed in the same area as he crashed. The Pikmin helped him find and retrieve it back to his ship, letting the Dolphin at least lift off. As he was looking for more parts, he discovered more Pikmin, including [[Yellow Pikmin]] and [[Blue Pikmin]] in two different areas. The wildlife he encountered intrigued him; they were nothing like he had ever seen. The creatures were no match for the Pikmin he commanded, for the Pikmin defeated them and took their bodies to their Onions, in order to produce more Pikmin. Luckily for Olimar, he was able to find at least 25-30 ship parts on the planet and restore his ship's damage. Before he left, he took a bottle cap from the planet as a souvenir and took notes on the wildlife.


====Olimar's possible failure====
===Alternative Endings===
Should Olimar fail to get all 25 mandatory parts by day 30, he will suffer a poisoning from the oxygen. He will try to fly off, but his ship will crash. His Pikmin will then bring his body to an Onion, which now turns him into a seed that grows to have Olimar's head, along with a stem and leaf. This, of course, is not canonical with the real storyline.
If Olimar fails to get twenty five of the mandatory ship parts by day 30, he will suffer a poisoning from the oxygen. He will try to fly off, but the Dolphin will come crashing back down again. His Pikmin will then bring his body to an Onion, which now turns him into a seed that grows to have Olimar's head, along with a black stem and leaf. If Olimar gets the 25 necessary ship parts for flight but does not manage to collect all 30 ship parts, he will successfully fly away from the planet, but he will not have time to search for souvenirs. Neither one of these endings lead to the plot of ''Pikmin 2''.


===Return to Hocotate===
===Return to Hocotate===
After Olimar's success at the Pikmin planet, he was able to blast off the planet to return to Hocotate, see his family and return to his normal life. Deciding to land at Hocotate Freight, he met up with the [[President of Hocotate Freight]] and a new employee named [[Louie]]. After landing his ship, he learned that the company was in debt, having to pay at least 10,100 [[Poko]]s for the loss of a [[golden Pikpik carrot]] shipment. Learning that the Dolphin was sold to pay the debt, Olimar was so shocked he dropped the souvenir for his son. As the bottle cap rolled past Louie, an old ship commonly referred to as "[[the Ship]]" was able to use its [[Research Pod]] to suck up the rusty bottle cap. The Pod analyzed the piece of salvage to be worth 100 Pokos, which lowered the debt to 10,000 Pokos. The President commanded Olimar and Louie to return to the Pikmin Planet and collect more [[Treasure Hoard|treasure]].
[[File:Captain_Olimar_opening.png|thumb|Captain Olimar Returning home in ''Pikmin 2'']]After Olimar's success at the Distant Planet, he was able to blast off of the planet to return to Hocotate, see his family and return to his normal life. Deciding to land at Hocotate Freight, he met up with the [[President of Hocotate Freight]] and a local employee named Louie. After landing the S.S. Dolphin, he learned that the company was in debt, having to pay an amount equal to {{Pokos}}x10,100 and the unknown price of Olimar's prized ship, the S.S. Dolphin. This was to pay for the loss of a [[Golden Pikpik Carrot]] shipment, supposedly eaten by a [["Ravenous Space Bunny"|ravenous space bunny]]. Learning that the S.S. Dolphin was sold to pay for some of the debt, Olimar was so shocked he dropped a souvenir he found on the Distant Planet for his son. As the bottle cap rolled past Louie, an old ship, commonly known as '[[The Ship]]' was able to use its [[Research Pod]] to suck up the rusty bottle cap. The Pod analyzed the piece of salvage to be worth {{Pokos}}x100, which lowered the remaining debt to {{Pokos}}x10,000. The President commanded Olimar and Louie to return to the Distant Planet and collect more [[Treasure Hoard|treasure]].


===Paying off Hocotate Freight's debt===
===Paying off Hocotate Freight's debt===
As Olimar and Louie were heading to the [[Valley of Repose]], Louie fell out of the cockpit and Olimar had to search for him. Luckily for Olimar, he found a group of [[Red Pikmin]] fighting a lone [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]. He was able to unite with Louie by using the Pikmin to squash the [[Paper bag|barriers]]. Before, Louie had discovered a treasure, and with the help of Olimar, were able to forage it, dubbed the [[Courage Reactor]] and start their adventure. They then discovered a series of [[Cave]]rns deep underground, which housed many treasures and even some new [[Purple Pikmin|Pikmin species]]. As they were able to make movements in [[Awakening Wood]] and [[Perplexing Pool]], the debt lowered to a small amount. In the end, Olimar and Louie were able to pay the debt. Olimar blasted off the planet, but noticed that he somehow left Louie behind, but at too late a time to go back and rescue Louie immediately.
As Olimar and Louie were heading to the [[Valley of Repose]], the ship collided with a tree branch, and the resulting impact jolted Louie out of the cockpit, meaning Olimar had to search for him. Luckily for Olimar, he found a group of [[Red Pikmin]] fighting a lone [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]. He was able to unite with Louie by using the Pikmin to penetrate the [[Paper Bag|barriers]]. Louie had discovered a treasure that was a large double D Duracell battery, dubbed the [[Courage Reactor]] and started their treasure seeking adventure. Later they discovered a series of [[Cave]]rns deep underground, which housed many treasures and even the previously undiscovered [[Purple Pikmin]]. As they were able to make progress in the [[Awakening Wood]] and [[Perplexing Pool]], they encountered the undocumented [[White Pikmin]] and rediscovered the [[Yellow Pikmin]] and the [[Blue Pikmin]], which were eager to help. The debt eventually lowered to a miniscule amount. In the end, Olimar and Louie were able to pay off their company's debt. 


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===The search for Louie===
===The search for Louie===
After meeting the President once again to present him with all the treasures he and Louie found, the debt was fully paid. The President also said that he would join Olimar to search for Louie. The two went to the [[Wistful Wild]] to start their search and find more treasure, to make their company wealthier than ever before. They both were able to find Louie in Wistful Wild, in the [[Dream Den]], on top of a gigantic [[Titan Dweevil]]. Olimar and the President were able to rescue Louie, although there are hints that Louie was, in reality, controlling the Dweevil.
After repaying the debt, Captain Olimar blasted off the planet, but noticed that he somehow left Louie behind. Alas, it was too late, as he was going too fast to turn around and get him. After meeting the President once again to present him with all the treasures he and Louie found, the debt was fully paid. Olimar then told the President that there was more treasure on the planet. The President, looking to increase Hocotate Freight's fortune, then decided to send Olimar and Louie back to the planet. Only then did he realize that Louie was missing. The President decided that he would join Olimar to search for Louie and to make their company even wealthier. The two went to the [[Wistful Wild]] to start their search and find more treasure. They both were able to find Louie in the Wistful Wild, but he was at the very bottom of the deep, dark, dangerous [[Dream Den]]. To make matters worse, Louie was resting on top of a gigantic [[Titan Dweevil]]. Olimar and the President were able to rescue Louie, although there are heavy hints that Louie was the one controlling the Titan Dweevil in the first place.
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===''Pikmin 3''===
In'' [[Pikmin 3]]'', Captain Olimar is a playable character as Player 2 in [[Bingo Battle]] mode.
 
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In ''Pikmin 3'', Olimar's unseen voyage is explained through [[Data File]]s the player can find throughout the game:[[File:CaptainOlimar.jpg|thumb|Captain Olimar asleep in Pikmin 3.]]
 
Olimar tries to go back to [[PNF-404]] with Louie in search of even more treasure to buy back the [[S.S. Dolphin]] and repay Hocotate Freight's newly acquired second debt. However, [[The Ship]] lands near a massive creature known as a [[Quaggled Mireclops]], which destroys it, leaving Olimar and Louie stranded. As they explore the planet, they inadvertantly pick up the Koppaites' Cosmic Drive Key.
 
Olimar eventually discovers the Formidable Oak, seeing something glittering at the top of it. Thinking it must be valuable, he climbs to the top, only to find it is actually a living creature, the [[Plasm Wraith]]. The creature eventually obsesses over Olimar, preventing him from leaving, yet doesn't harm him. Each time Olimar attempts to escape from the Plasm Wraith, the creature activates the suit's auto-sleep feature, preventing him from continuing his escape.
 
With the help of Louie, [[Alph]], [[Brittany]], and [[Charlie]] are able to locate Olimar and subdue the Plasm Wraith just long enough for them to take off with Olimar.  In Pikmin 3, his notes state that once he pays off the second debt he will be able to get the [[S.S. Dolphin]] back.


===Olimar's Unexpected kidnapping===
By gathering all of the secret memos you can unlock one of the five exploration logs featuring Olimar talking at each location. In these he will mention Hocotate Freight's second debt, finding the cosmic drive key, and the Plasm Wraith.
After succesfully collecting every treasure on the Pikmin Planet (aka PNF-404), Olimar and the [[President]] returned home to Planet Hocotate. Olimar thought about collecting a souvenir for his family, so he and [[Louie]] return to PNF-404. Louie, though, had lots of refusals. In the final area of Pikmin 3, the Koppians find Olimar being curiously watched by the [[Plasm Wraith]]. When it notices them, it sucks him into its core and is first classified as "Mysterious Form". The ending is automatically triggered after the Plasm Wraith is defeated.


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==Traits and abilities==
==Traits and abilities==
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*He can pluck or pull out Pikmin sprouts when he stands next to them (or by whistling after obtaining the [[Pluckaphone]]).
*He can pluck or pull out Pikmin sprouts when he stands next to them (or by whistling after obtaining the [[Pluckaphone]]).
*Olimar can launch a punch attack to weaken enemies (or a three punch combo after obtaining the [[Rocket Fist]]).
*Olimar can launch a punch attack to weaken enemies (or a three punch combo after obtaining the [[Rocket Fist]]).
*Olimar has an interest in science and presumably biology, taking [[Olimar's Notes|notes]] and commenting on every [[Treasure Hoard|treasure]] and [[Piklopedia|enemy]] he discovered.
*Olimar has an interest in science and particularly biology, taking notes and commenting on every [[Treasure Hoard|treasure]] and [[Piklopedia|enemy]] he discovers.
*He has three short brown hairs and wears a beige spacesuit, decorated with red lines and red gloves. He measures 1.9cm tall, and 3.9cm tall with his space suit on.
*He has three short brown hairs and wears a beige spacesuit with a red tracking beacon on his helmet, decorated with a red life-support backpack and red gloves. He measures 1.9cm tall, and 3.9cm tall with his space suit on.
*He loves his family, but they often ask a lot of him when it comes to financial matters. This is one of the reasons he enjoys time to himself.
*He loves his family, but they often ask a lot of him when it comes to financial matters. This is one of the reasons he enjoys time to himself.
*He designed the [[Bowsprit]], for the [[S.S. Dolphin]].
*He designed the [[Bowsprit]] for his ship the S.S. Dolphin.
*It is referred to that Olimar has had conflicts with space pirates.
*It is referred to that Olimar has had conflicts with space pirates.
*Though Olimar does not get much of a chance to express his emotions in-game besides his notes (given that he is never heard talking, in the Hocotation language or not), he seems to be a slight megalomaniac if one takes the time to study his notes. For example, in the notes for the [[Pilgrim Bulb]], he fantasizes about becoming the "Supreme Flower Commander" of Hocotate.  
*Olimar is shown to be well educated, as he is able to describe the Pikmin world well, and is a very strategic leader to the Pikmin. Also, in Namida Ga Afureta, he says he knows complex words.
*According to his journal entry on the [[Impenetrable Cookie]], he has a short temper towards incidents of little importance.
*Olimar mentions that he has always "had a way with animals", which can be seen with his fairly extensive Piklopedia journal entries on the various creatures on the planet.
 
==Olimar's Monologues in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''==
''{{Main|Olimar's monologues in Pikmin 1}}''


==''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
When playing ''Pikmin'', the player can discover information about the gameplay by reading Olimar's monologues. They often give info about Pikmin abilities, controls, and current tasks.
[[Image:Olimar_Brawl.PNG|thumb|185px|Olimar's official artwork for ''Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
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Olimar is a playable character in the Wii title ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. He commands his Pikmin in battle, and is almost entirely dependent on them. Olimar is able to pluck new Pikmin from the ground at any time, and he can have up to six with him at once. The Pikmin, as in the original series, are fragile and can be defeated easily, but each of the five colors have special unique properties (for example, the Red Pikmin are stronger than average and have fire-based attacks, as well as resistance to flame). Olimar’s Final Smash is called End of Day, during which he leaves the arena via his spaceship as night falls. The players left behind are attacked by feeding Bulborbs, and can be further damaged when Olimar's ship returns and explodes on impact. Although Olimar's Pikmin are left behind too, they go unharmed.
==Olimar's Notes==
: ''Example: [[Red Bulborb#Olimar's Notes|Olimar's Notes on Red Bulborb]]''
In ''Pikmin 2'', when Captain Olimar sees a creature or feature, he jots down some '''notes'''. His, unlike [[Louie's notes]], are very informative and provide a lot of detail. Olimar speculates quite a lot, though that is natural due to the sheer strangeness of the life forms on the planet. He also appears to be quite the biologist, if you assume that all his notes are his honest opinions.


===Trophy Info===
==Olimar's Journal==
''A veteran spacefarer in the employ of Hocotate Freight. After crash-landing on an enigmatic planet, Olimar met the mysterious beings known as Pikmin. He enlisted their aid to find his spaceship parts and help him escape. Once home, he found his employer on the verge of bankruptcy. He was sent back to the Pikmin world with his partner, Louie, to repay the company debt.''
: ''Example: [[Courage Reactor#Olimar's Journal|Olimar's Journal on Courage Reactor]]''
In ''Pikmin 2'', Olimar writes a '''journal''' entry on each treasure he finds, often reflecting on the day's expeditions and findings. He refers to such things as his family, his working life with Hocotate Freight, and his feelings at the time, as well as speculation on what the treasure's intended use might be.


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==Gallery==
==In other games==
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[[File:Super Smash Bros. 4 Olimar.png|thumb|Olimar's official artwork for ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]]
Olimar Point.png|Official art of Olimar from ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''.
===''Pikmin 3''===
Blue Pikmin Sprout.png|Olimar finding a Blue Pikmin sprout.
Olimar has been confirmed to make an appearance in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', along with [[Louie]]. The two are also confirmed to be playable characters in Bingo Battle.
PikOlimarPluck.jpg|Olimar plucking a Blue Pikmin.
PIkOlimarThrow.jpg|Olimar throwing a Blue Pikmin.
olioooooooo.jpg|Olimar and an army of Pikmin.
Olimar Wiki.jpg|Clay Art from ''Pikmin 2'' of Olimar plucking a Blue Pikmin.
Oh..png|Captain Olimar, as seen in the ending of  ''Pikmin 3'', including the new whistle which is built into the helmet, like the other Characters.
olioooo.jpg|Olimar's color schemes in ''Brawl''.
Olimar.png|Olimar
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==Trivia==
*Olimar's name is derived from Mario, as "Louie" is from Luigi. In Japanese, Olimar (オリマ ''orima'') is an anagram of Mario (マリオ ''mario'').
*Olimar was supposed to make a [[cameo]] appearance in ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''. The captain was to come in and taste the player's coffee. However, this never occurred, as the scene was canceled. He was also planned to call Mario "Marlio" (an anagram of "Olimar") and somehow mistake Luigi for a beast. Unlike other characters in the game, Olimar's text was to appear without a speech bubble.
*In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', you can get trophies of both Captain Olimar and Pikmin if you have [[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]] saved on your memory card.
*One of the key items in ''[[Wikipedia:Super Paper Mario|Super Paper Mario]]'', the [[Mariowiki:Helmet|Helmet]] has a large resemblance to Olimar's helmet. It even includes an antenna with a red light beacon.
[[File:NI Wii ACPikminHat.jpg|thumb|The Pikmin hat]]
*Although not seen, the player can get a message from Olimar in the Wii game ''Animal Crossing: City Folk'', which reads: "''I found this odd little hat on my travels. It looks just like one of those cute little creatures I've met in outer space! Have fun wearing it! - From Captain Olimar.''". When the player finishes reading the letter, they get an item called the "Red Pikmin Hat", which looks like a [[Red Pikmin]]'s stem with a leaf. The same hat (along with yellow and blue variants) is available as an award to Miis in the Nintendo 3DS' "''Find Mii".''. A "life size" model of his [[S.S. Dolphin|ship]] has also been released.
*Olimar's weight seems to vary during the duration of the games. He weighs 4 Pikmin in Pikmin 1, 1 Pikmin in Pikmin 2, and 5 Pikmin in Pikmin 3.
*In Pikmin 3 it can be seen that Olimar's supposedly three hairs are actually many hairs, and it is how his hair naturally grows.


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==In'' Super Smash Bros. Series''==
At the end of the game, Olimar is captured by the Plasm Wraith, the game's final boss. The player then must defeat the Plasm Wraith to rescue Olimar.
===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===
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[[File:OliTrophy.png|thumb|The Olimar trophy]]''Pikmin ''was released'' ''less than a month before the release of the second installment of the ''Super Smash. Bros. ''series. Nintendo featured two ''Pikmin ''themed trophies, Captain Olimar and Pikmin. The Olimar trophy is unlocked by having a ''Pikmin ''save file on the same save file as ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''. The trophy features Olimar with a Red and Yellow Pikmin.


===''Super Smash Bros. 4''===
====Trophy Description in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'':====
On the 12th of July 2013, Captain Olimar and the Pikmin have been confirmed to return in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series' latest installment, ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. From what can be seen in the shown snapshots, his moveset is identical to that of ''Brawl'''s. [[Rock Pikmin|Rock]] and [[Winged Pikmin]] haven't been shown on any of the snapshots, at least so far. Interestingly, in order to update Olimar's model, the spacesuit was given a [[whistle]] much like the ones [[Alph]], [[Brittany]] and [[Charlie]] have.
''"The main character in the game of Pikmin, Captain Olimar crash-lands on a mysterious planet after his ship malfunctions. In order to get off the planet, he must gather the pieces of his broken ship, but the atmosphere of the planet is poisonous to Olimar. As a result, he has to enlist the help of the native Pikmin."''
*''Pikmin'','' ''12/01


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===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
[[File:Olimar Brawl.PNG|thumb|185px|Olimar's official artwork for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.]]
[[Image:Pikmin 080109b-l.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Olimar and the five Pikmin types as they are seen in Brawl]]
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==Behind the scenes==
Olimar is a playable character in the game [[Super Smash Bros Brawl]] . He commands his Pikmin in battle, and is almost entirely dependent on them. Olimar is able to pluck new Pikmin from the ground at any time, and he can have up to six with him at once. The Pikmin, as in the original series, are fragile and can be defeated easily, but each of the five colors have special unique properties (for example, the Red Pikmin are stronger than average and have fire-based attacks, as well as resistance to flame). Olimar’s Final Smash is called End of Day, during which he leaves the arena via his spaceship as night falls. The players left behind are attacked by feeding Bulborbs, and can be further damaged when Olimar’s ship returns and explodes on impact. Although Olimar's Pikmin are left behind too, they go unharmed.
*Olimar's name is derived from Mario, as "Louie" is from Luigi. In Japanese, Olimar (オリマー ''orima'') is an anagram of Mario (マリオ ''mario'').
*Olimar was supposed to make a [[cameo]] appearance in ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''. The captain was to come in and taste the player's coffee. However, this never occurred, as the scene was canceled. He was also planned to call Mario "Marlio" (an anagram of "Olimar") and somehow mistake Luigi for a beast.
*In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', the player can get trophies of Pikmin and Olimar if they have a [[Pikmin (game)|''Pikmin'']] save file on the memory card.
*In ''Yoshi's Island DS'', a baby similar in appearance to Olimar is present in a few scenes.
*One of the key items in [[Mario:Super Paper Mario|''Super Paper Mario'']], the [[Mario:Helmet|Helmet]] has a large resemblance to Olimar's helmet. It even includes an antenna with a red light beacon.
*Although not seen, the player can get a message from Olimar in the Wii game ''Animal Crossing: City Folk'', which reads: "''I found this odd little hat on my travels. It looks just like one of those cute little creatures I've met in outer space! Have fun wearing it! - From Captain Olimar.''". When the player finishes reading the letter, they get an item called the "Red Pikmin Hat", which looks like a [[Red Pikmin|Red Pikmin's]] stem with a leaf. A "life size" model of his [[S.S. Dolphin|ship]] has also been released.
*Although Olimar is just 2cm tall in the ''Pikmin'' games, he is much bigger in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.


==Gallery==
====Trophy description in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
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''"A veteran spacefarer in the employ of Hocotate Freight. After crash-landing on an enigmatic planet, Olimar met the mysterious beings known as Pikmin. He enlisted their aid to find his spaceship parts and help him escape. Once home, he found his employer on the verge of bankruptcy. He was sent back to the Pikmin world with his partner, Louie, to repay the company debt."''
File:PikOlimarPluck.jpg|Olimar pulling out a [[Blue Pikmin]] sprout.
===''Super Smash Bros. For Wii U/3DS''===
File:PIkOlimarThrow.jpg|Olimar throwing a [[Blue Pikmin]].
[[File:Captain_Olimar_and_Pikmin_-_Super_Smash_Bros._for_Nintendo_3DS_and_Wii_U.png|thumb]]
File:Pikmin 080109b-l.jpg|Olimar and the five Pikmin types as they are seen in ''Brawl''.
{{Main|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS}}
File:NI_Wii_ACPikminHat.jpg|The Pikmin hat in ''Animal Crossing: City Folk''.
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==Names in other languages==
Olimar has been confirmed to be a playable character in the Wii U version of the 4th installment of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. As stated before in previous Super Smash Bros videos, all characters in the Wii U version will be available on the 3DS version too.
{{Foreignname
|Jap=オリマー
|JapR=Orimā
|JapM=An anagram of "[[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]]"
|Spa=Olimar
|SpaM=-
|Fra=Olimar
|FraM=-
|Ger=Olimar
|GerM=-
|Ita=Olimar
|ItaM=-
|Dut=Olimar
|DutM=-
}}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Olimar's notes]]
*[[Olimar's monologues in Pikmin 1]]
*[[Olimar's Journal]]
*[[Olimar's monologues in Pikmin]]
*[[Olimar's family]]
*[[Olimar's family]]


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/pikmin.html Official page on '''Smash Bros. DOJO!!'''].
*[http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/pikmin.html Official page on '''Smash Bros. DOJO!!'''].
*[[SmashWiki:Captain Olimar|Olimar's article on SmashWiki]].
*http://pikmin2.nintendo.com/
*http://www.smashbros.com/us/characters/pikmin.html


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Icon of a white flower in the Challenge Mode of Pikmin 2. It represents a course that is beaten, but with Pikmin who were lost.

This article was a featured article from June 14th, 2011 to June 22, 2012.

Icon of a white flower in the Challenge Mode of Pikmin 2. It represents a course that is beaten, but with Pikmin who were lost.

Template:Infobox leader Captain Olimar (キャプテン・オリマー) is the main protagonist of the Pikmin series, and the discoverer of every Pikmin type so far.  He also appears as a playable character in Super Smash Bros Brawl. He was the first Hocotate Freight employee to discover the Planet of the Pikmin and the Pikmin species. He is the only employee of any merit who works at Hocotate Freight, and in the first Pikmin game, captains a customized company ship; the S.S. Dolphin. He has a family (wife, son, and daughter) on his home planet, Hocotate. In the notes on the Worthless Statue and the Priceless Statue, Olimar mentions his father and mother (whose death is hinted at). In-game, Olimar's dialogue of notes to himself are in Pikmin only; in the second game, they are replaced by the Ship's.

Biography

Plot of Pikmin

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Olimar and Red Pikmin.

While on an interstellar vacation from Hocotate, Captain Olimar's ship, the S.S. Dolphin, smashed into a meteor and crashed onto an uncharted planet, which is actually the Pikmin's planet. The Dolphin shattered into 30 pieces, and the accident rendered Olimar unconscious. When he regained consciousness, he found the planet's atmosphere contained oxygen, which is extremely poisonous to his species. Fortunately, Olimar landed next to the remains of the Dolphin. While wandering around an area he called The Impact Site, Olimar met odd creatures that he called Pikmin at an unoccupied spacecraft he called an Onion. Both Pikmin and the Onions are named after foods Olimar often ate on Hocotate.

These Red Pikmin that he discovered were able to reproduce more Pikmin with Olimar's help. Olimar directed them to carry his ship's Main Engine back to The Dolphin's remains, which auto-repaired itself with the parts that Olimar and the Pikmin brought. This allowed the S.S. Dolphin at least lift off for the night and avoid the hostile nocturnal creatures that reside on The Distant Planet.

Olimar found that the Pikmin followed him loyally, which he guessed was because he plucked each one from the ground or was seen as a parent figure. Olimar's leadership skills and the Pikmin's ability to fight enemies, destroy obstacles, and carry ship parts combined to allow Olimar to find each of the various parts of the Dolphin while the Pikmin species flourished. While looking for parts, Olimar discoved other areas, including the Forest of Hope, the Forest Navel, the Distant Spring, and the Final Trial. He also discovered two more Pikmin species, the bomb-carrying Yellow Pikmin and the aquatic Blue Pikmin. Luckily for Olimar, he was able to find the Dolphin's 30 ship parts to attach to the Dolphin's remains with time left to spare. Before he left, he took a bottle cap from the planet as a souvenir for his son. By the time Olimar left, the Pikmin had learned to work together by themselves, and it seemed as though they would remain the dominant species without his assistance, resulting in a happy ending.

Alternative Endings

If Olimar fails to get twenty five of the mandatory ship parts by day 30, he will suffer a poisoning from the oxygen. He will try to fly off, but the Dolphin will come crashing back down again. His Pikmin will then bring his body to an Onion, which now turns him into a seed that grows to have Olimar's head, along with a black stem and leaf. If Olimar gets the 25 necessary ship parts for flight but does not manage to collect all 30 ship parts, he will successfully fly away from the planet, but he will not have time to search for souvenirs. Neither one of these endings lead to the plot of Pikmin 2.

Return to Hocotate

Captain Olimar riding the S.S. Dolphin in Pikmin 2's intro cutscene.
Captain Olimar Returning home in Pikmin 2

After Olimar's success at the Distant Planet, he was able to blast off of the planet to return to Hocotate, see his family and return to his normal life. Deciding to land at Hocotate Freight, he met up with the President of Hocotate Freight and a local employee named Louie. After landing the S.S. Dolphin, he learned that the company was in debt, having to pay an amount equal to Poko icon.pngx10,100 and the unknown price of Olimar's prized ship, the S.S. Dolphin. This was to pay for the loss of a Golden Pikpik Carrot shipment, supposedly eaten by a ravenous space bunny. Learning that the S.S. Dolphin was sold to pay for some of the debt, Olimar was so shocked he dropped a souvenir he found on the Distant Planet for his son. As the bottle cap rolled past Louie, an old ship, commonly known as 'The Ship' was able to use its Research Pod to suck up the rusty bottle cap. The Pod analyzed the piece of salvage to be worth Poko icon.pngx100, which lowered the remaining debt to Poko icon.pngx10,000. The President commanded Olimar and Louie to return to the Distant Planet and collect more treasure.

Paying off Hocotate Freight's debt

As Olimar and Louie were heading to the Valley of Repose, the ship collided with a tree branch, and the resulting impact jolted Louie out of the cockpit, meaning Olimar had to search for him. Luckily for Olimar, he found a group of Red Pikmin fighting a lone Dwarf Red Bulborb. He was able to unite with Louie by using the Pikmin to penetrate the barriers. Louie had discovered a treasure that was a large double D Duracell battery, dubbed the Courage Reactor and started their treasure seeking adventure. Later they discovered a series of Caverns deep underground, which housed many treasures and even the previously undiscovered Purple Pikmin. As they were able to make progress in the Awakening Wood and Perplexing Pool, they encountered the undocumented White Pikmin and rediscovered the Yellow Pikmin and the Blue Pikmin, which were eager to help. The debt eventually lowered to a miniscule amount. In the end, Olimar and Louie were able to pay off their company's debt. 


Warning: the following article or section contains major spoilers.

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Pikmin 3

In Pikmin 3, Captain Olimar is a playable character as Player 2 in Bingo Battle mode.

Warning: the following article or section contains major spoilers.

Traits and abilities

  • Olimar is able to control Pikmin, using his whistle as a means of command. The Pikmin quite possibly see him as a leader and a hero.
  • He can pluck or pull out Pikmin sprouts when he stands next to them (or by whistling after obtaining the Pluckaphone).
  • Olimar can launch a punch attack to weaken enemies (or a three punch combo after obtaining the Rocket Fist).
  • Olimar has an interest in science and particularly biology, taking notes and commenting on every treasure and enemy he discovers.
  • He has three short brown hairs and wears a beige spacesuit with a red tracking beacon on his helmet, decorated with a red life-support backpack and red gloves. He measures 1.9cm tall, and 3.9cm tall with his space suit on.
  • He loves his family, but they often ask a lot of him when it comes to financial matters. This is one of the reasons he enjoys time to himself.
  • He designed the Bowsprit for his ship the S.S. Dolphin.
  • It is referred to that Olimar has had conflicts with space pirates.
  • Olimar is shown to be well educated, as he is able to describe the Pikmin world well, and is a very strategic leader to the Pikmin. Also, in Namida Ga Afureta, he says he knows complex words.
  • According to his journal entry on the Impenetrable Cookie, he has a short temper towards incidents of little importance.
  • Olimar mentions that he has always "had a way with animals", which can be seen with his fairly extensive Piklopedia journal entries on the various creatures on the planet.

Olimar's Monologues in Pikmin

Main article: Olimar's monologues in Pikmin 1.

When playing Pikmin, the player can discover information about the gameplay by reading Olimar's monologues. They often give info about Pikmin abilities, controls, and current tasks.

Olimar's Notes

Example: Olimar's Notes on Red Bulborb

In Pikmin 2, when Captain Olimar sees a creature or feature, he jots down some notes. His, unlike Louie's notes, are very informative and provide a lot of detail. Olimar speculates quite a lot, though that is natural due to the sheer strangeness of the life forms on the planet. He also appears to be quite the biologist, if you assume that all his notes are his honest opinions.

Olimar's Journal

Example: Olimar's Journal on Courage Reactor

In Pikmin 2, Olimar writes a journal entry on each treasure he finds, often reflecting on the day's expeditions and findings. He refers to such things as his family, his working life with Hocotate Freight, and his feelings at the time, as well as speculation on what the treasure's intended use might be.

Gallery

  • Olimar Point.png

    Official art of Olimar from Pikmin.

  • Blue Pikmin Sprout.png

    Olimar finding a Blue Pikmin sprout.

  • PikOlimarPluck.jpg

    Olimar plucking a Blue Pikmin.

  • PIkOlimarThrow.jpg

    Olimar throwing a Blue Pikmin.

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    Olimar and an army of Pikmin.

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    Clay Art from Pikmin 2 of Olimar plucking a Blue Pikmin.

  • Captain Olimar, as seen in the ending of Pikmin 3, including the new whistle which is built into the helmet, like the other Characters.

    Captain Olimar, as seen in the ending of Pikmin 3, including the new whistle which is built into the helmet, like the other Characters.

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    Olimar's color schemes in Brawl.

  • Olimar

    Olimar

Trivia

  • Olimar's name is derived from Mario, as "Louie" is from Luigi. In Japanese, Olimar (オリマ orima) is an anagram of Mario (マリオ mario).
  • Olimar was supposed to make a cameo appearance in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. The captain was to come in and taste the player's coffee. However, this never occurred, as the scene was canceled. He was also planned to call Mario "Marlio" (an anagram of "Olimar") and somehow mistake Luigi for a beast. Unlike other characters in the game, Olimar's text was to appear without a speech bubble.
  • In Super Smash Bros. Melee, you can get trophies of both Captain Olimar and Pikmin if you have Pikmin saved on your memory card.
  • One of the key items in Super Paper Mario, the Helmet has a large resemblance to Olimar's helmet. It even includes an antenna with a red light beacon.
The Pikmin hat
  • Although not seen, the player can get a message from Olimar in the Wii game Animal Crossing: City Folk, which reads: "I found this odd little hat on my travels. It looks just like one of those cute little creatures I've met in outer space! Have fun wearing it! - From Captain Olimar.". When the player finishes reading the letter, they get an item called the "Red Pikmin Hat", which looks like a Red Pikmin's stem with a leaf. The same hat (along with yellow and blue variants) is available as an award to Miis in the Nintendo 3DS' "Find Mii".. A "life size" model of his ship has also been released.
  • Olimar's weight seems to vary during the duration of the games. He weighs 4 Pikmin in Pikmin 1, 1 Pikmin in Pikmin 2, and 5 Pikmin in Pikmin 3.
  • In Pikmin 3 it can be seen that Olimar's supposedly three hairs are actually many hairs, and it is how his hair naturally grows.

In Super Smash Bros. Series

Super Smash Bros. Melee

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The Olimar trophy

Pikmin was released less than a month before the release of the second installment of the Super Smash. Bros. series. Nintendo featured two Pikmin themed trophies, Captain Olimar and Pikmin. The Olimar trophy is unlocked by having a Pikmin save file on the same save file as Super Smash Bros. Melee. The trophy features Olimar with a Red and Yellow Pikmin.

Trophy Description in Super Smash Bros. Melee:

"The main character in the game of Pikmin, Captain Olimar crash-lands on a mysterious planet after his ship malfunctions. In order to get off the planet, he must gather the pieces of his broken ship, but the atmosphere of the planet is poisonous to Olimar. As a result, he has to enlist the help of the native Pikmin."

  • Pikmin, 12/01

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Olimar's official artwork for Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
File:Pikmin 080109b-l.jpg
Olimar and the five Pikmin types as they are seen in Brawl
Main article: Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Olimar is a playable character in the game Super Smash Bros Brawl . He commands his Pikmin in battle, and is almost entirely dependent on them. Olimar is able to pluck new Pikmin from the ground at any time, and he can have up to six with him at once. The Pikmin, as in the original series, are fragile and can be defeated easily, but each of the five colors have special unique properties (for example, the Red Pikmin are stronger than average and have fire-based attacks, as well as resistance to flame). Olimar’s Final Smash is called End of Day, during which he leaves the arena via his spaceship as night falls. The players left behind are attacked by feeding Bulborbs, and can be further damaged when Olimar’s ship returns and explodes on impact. Although Olimar's Pikmin are left behind too, they go unharmed.

Trophy description in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

"A veteran spacefarer in the employ of Hocotate Freight. After crash-landing on an enigmatic planet, Olimar met the mysterious beings known as Pikmin. He enlisted their aid to find his spaceship parts and help him escape. Once home, he found his employer on the verge of bankruptcy. He was sent back to the Pikmin world with his partner, Louie, to repay the company debt."

Super Smash Bros. For Wii U/3DS

File:Captain Olimar and Pikmin - Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.png
Main article: Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS.

Olimar has been confirmed to be a playable character in the Wii U version of the 4th installment of the Super Smash Bros. series. As stated before in previous Super Smash Bros videos, all characters in the Wii U version will be available on the 3DS version too.

See also

External links

Characters
Leaders Captain Olimar • Louie • The President • Alph • Brittany • Charlie • Pikmin 4 player character
Rescue Corps Oatchi • Collin • Shepherd • Russ • Dingo • Yonny • Bernard
Ships S.S. Dolphin • Hocotate ship • S.S. Drake • S.S. Dolphin II • SPERO • S.S. Beagle • S.S. Shepherd
Other Castaway • Leafling • Minor characters • Moss • Pikmin

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