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[[File:Koppai. | [[File:Koppai close-up.jpg|thumb|250px|Koppai, as seen in {{p3}}'s opening cutscene.]] | ||
'''Koppai''' ({{j|コッパイ|Koppai}}) is the home planet of [[Alph]], [[Brittany]], and [[Charlie]], the [[leader]]s in {{p3}}. Much like [[Hocotate]], life on Koppai appears similar to that of Earth's, but with some important differences. | '''Koppai''' ({{j|コッパイ|Koppai}}) is the home planet of [[Alph]], [[Brittany]], and [[Charlie]], the [[leader]]s in {{p3}}. Much like [[Hocotate]], life on Koppai appears similar to that of Earth's, but with some important differences. | ||
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===Koppaites=== | ===Koppaites=== | ||
[[File:Three leaders P3 screenshot.png|thumb|The three playable Koppaites [[Alph]], [[ | [[File:Three leaders P3 screenshot.png|thumb|left|250px|The three playable Koppaites: [[Alph]], [[Charlie]], and [[Brittany]].]] | ||
Koppaites are the dominant species on Koppai. They stand around the size of a nickel, the same general size as a Hocotatian. Unlike Hocotatians, however, Koppaites seem to grow more hair on their heads and have smaller noses. Their eyes appear to be wide open at all times, whereas a Hocotatian's eyes appear small, squinted, and black normally, and widen when startled. Koppaites also have smaller ears that are rounded at the ends, as opposed to the Hocotatians' broader, pointed ones. | Koppaites are the dominant species on Koppai. They stand around the size of a nickel, the same general size as a Hocotatian. Unlike Hocotatians, however, Koppaites seem to grow more hair on their heads and have smaller noses. Their eyes appear to be wide open at all times, whereas a Hocotatian's eyes appear small, squinted, and black normally, and widen when startled. Koppaites also have smaller ears that are rounded at the ends, as opposed to the Hocotatians' broader, pointed ones. | ||
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Koppaites are 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 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 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 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 {{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.{{cite quote|As Koppaites, using up our food supply seems to be in our DNA. We eat until food runs out, at which point we migrate to a place with more food. Simple! But now, I'm starting to think that maybe this isn't the best way to go about things. With the recent population boom on Koppai, we may need to start rethinking our methods in the future in order to preserve our species...|Alph|a [[Pikmin_3_voyage_log#Misc._7|Pikmin 3 Voyage Log]]}} | 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.{{cite quote|As Koppaites, using up our food supply seems to be in our DNA. We eat until food runs out, at which point we migrate to a place with more food. Simple! But now, I'm starting to think that maybe this isn't the best way to go about things. With the recent population boom on Koppai, we may need to start rethinking our methods in the future in order to preserve our species...|Alph|a [[Pikmin_3_voyage_log#Misc._7|Pikmin 3 Voyage Log]]}} Yorke's dialogs mention that Koppaites have made little effort to develop any sort of agriculture, instead choosing to migrate whenever an area runs short of their preferred foods; while importing food from nearby planets has allowed them to sustain themselves to a degree, it has not been enough to avert a crisis. | ||
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. | ||
===Known Koppaites=== | ===Known Koppaites=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Pikmin3Captains.png|thumb|200px|Artwork of the Koppaites.]] | ||
The following characters in the [[Pikmin series|series]] are known to be from Koppai: | The following characters in the [[Pikmin series|series]] are known to be from Koppai: | ||
*[[Alph]] | *[[Alph]] | ||
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*[[Minor characters#Drake|Drake]] (Alph's grandfather) | *[[Minor characters#Drake|Drake]] (Alph's grandfather) | ||
*[[Minor characters#Auntie Bea|Auntie Bea]] (Brittany's aunt) | *[[Minor characters#Auntie Bea|Auntie Bea]] (Brittany's aunt) | ||
*[[Nelle]], a researcher introduced in {{p4}} | |||
*[[Yorke]], a mechanic and one of [[Alph]]'s older brothers, introduced in {{p4}} | |||
*[[Don Bergman]], an adventurer introduced in {{p4}} | |||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
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It seems that [[Pokos]] are a universal currency in the ''Pikmin'' universe, as Koppai is also hinted to use them. ''Pikmin 3'''s [[Collect treasure!]] stages have markers for a point value, labeled with what appears to be a Poko. This is not confirmed, however, as [[Mission Mode]] is not considered [[canon]]. | It seems that [[Pokos]] are a universal currency in the ''Pikmin'' universe, as Koppai is also hinted to use them. ''Pikmin 3'''s [[Collect treasure!]] stages have markers for a point value, labeled with what appears to be a Poko. This is not confirmed, however, as [[Mission Mode]] is not considered [[canon]]. | ||
Due to the fact that Koppaites have it "written into their DNA to never stop eating and never stop to plan", it can be assumed that they have a very weak government. However, Brittany mentions elections when speaking to Alph, meaning there | Due to the fact that Koppaites have it "written into their DNA to never stop eating and never stop to plan", it can be assumed that they have a very weak government. However, Brittany mentions elections when speaking to Alph, meaning there is likely an elected government on Koppai.{{cite quote|Hee hee... Maybe you should run for office when we get back to Koppai, {{color|2=#AA0|Alph}}!|[[Brittany]]|a [[Check_in/Small_talk#Small_talk_22|check in conversation]]}} | ||
==Relations with Hocotate== | ==Relations with Hocotate== | ||
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==Naming== | ==Naming== | ||
The name "Koppai" comes from Nintendo's | The name "Koppai" comes from Nintendo's historical name, "Nintendo Koppai", back when they were still a card company, and the Japanese word「疲労困憊」(''hirō konpai'', meaning "total exhaustion"). They later shortened their name. | ||
===Names in other languages=== | ===Names in other languages=== | ||
{{foreignname | {{foreignname | ||
|Jap=コッパイ星 | |Jap = コッパイ星 | ||
|JapR=Koppai | |JapR = Koppai Sei | ||
|JapM=Planet Koppai | |JapM = Planet Koppai | ||
|ChiTrad=古牌星 | |ChiTrad = 古牌星 | ||
|ChiTradR= | |ChiTradR = Gǔpái Xīng | ||
|ChiTradM=Planet Koppai | |ChiTradM = Planet Koppai | ||
|ChiSimp=古牌星 | |ChiSimp = 古牌星 | ||
|ChiSimpR= | |ChiSimpR = Gǔpái Xīng | ||
|ChiSimpM=Planet Koppai | |ChiSimpM = Planet Koppai | ||
|Fra=Koppaï | |Fra = Koppaï | ||
|FraM= | |FraM = Koppai | ||
|Ger=Koppai | |Ger = Koppai | ||
|GerM=- | |GerM = - | ||
|Ita=Koppai | |Ita = Koppai | ||
|ItaM=- | |ItaM = - | ||
|Kor=행성 | |Kor = 코파이 행성 | ||
|KorR=Haengseong | |KorR = Kopai Haengseong | ||
|KorM=Planet Koppai | |KorM = Planet Koppai | ||
|Spa=Koppai | |Spa = Koppai | ||
|SpaM=- | |SpaM = - | ||
|Rus=Коппай | |Por = Koppai | ||
|RusR=Koppay | |PorM = - | ||
|RusM= | |Rus = Коппай | ||
|RusN=Name taken from [https://www.nintendo.ru/-/2014/-/-Pikmin-3-Nintendo-eShop-Wii-U-937759.html Nintendo's Official site] | |RusR = Koppay | ||
|notes=y | |RusM = Koppai | ||
|RusN = Name taken from [https://www.nintendo.ru/-/2014/-/-Pikmin-3-Nintendo-eShop-Wii-U-937759.html Nintendo's Official site] | |||
|notes = y | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Koppai, just like Earth, appears to rotate on a tilted axis. However, its moon appears to revolve around it from its north to south poles counterclockwise. This type of orbital pattern has not yet been observed in any real-life celestial bodies. | *Koppai, just like Earth, appears to rotate on a tilted axis. However, its moon appears to revolve around it from its north to south poles counterclockwise. This type of orbital pattern has not yet been observed in any real-life celestial bodies. | ||
*Koppaite culture seems to have some overlaps with Earth, as [[Alph]] and [[Brittany]] make reference to English idioms in their reports; Alph uses the phrase "double-edged sword", and Brittany says Alph had "gone absolutely bananas" for the [[Slapstick Crescent]] (a banana). | *Koppaite culture seems to have some overlaps with Earth, as [[Alph]] and [[Brittany]] make reference to English idioms in their reports; Alph uses the phrase "double-edged sword", and Brittany says Alph had "gone absolutely bananas" for the [[Slapstick Crescent]] (a banana). | ||
*Koppai appears to have a simple anthem, which becomes a major [[Music (Pikmin 3)#Leitmotifs|motif]] in the game. It can be heard sung by the three [[leaders]] when they are walking without any Pikmin behind them. The only lyric they use is "Koppai” and the tune is similar to the starting cutscene. | *Koppai appears to have a simple anthem, which becomes a major [[Music (Pikmin 3)#Leitmotifs|motif]] in the game. It can be heard sung by the three [[leaders]] when they are walking without any Pikmin behind them. The only lyric they use is "Koppai” and the tune is similar to the starting cutscene. | ||
*The image of Koppai used in ''Pikmin 3'''s opening cutscene is actually an edited photo of 'The Blue Marble', a NASA photograph of Earth.{{cite youtube| | *The image of Koppai used in ''Pikmin 3'''s opening cutscene is actually an edited photo of 'The Blue Marble', a NASA photograph of Earth.{{cite youtube|yV834uL04Ms|showing the similarity between Koppai and The Blue Marble|published={{date|10|May|2022}}|retrieved={{date|10|May|2022}}}} Its use as Koppai most likely doesn't mean anything. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||