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The '''Subterranean Complex''' ({{j|地下の秘密基地|Chika no Himitsu Kichi|Subterranean Secret Base}}) is a [[cave]] in the [[Valley of Repose]], and is typically the second cave accessed in the area. It starts out as a snow-covered cave like the [[Emergence Cave]]; however, as one goes deeper into the complex it becomes a rusty, mechanical area with bottomless pits. Many of the enemies here have projectile and explosive attacks – be very careful when handling Pikmin, as explosions will kill them instantly. The [[boss]] of the cave is the [[Man-at-Legs]], an [[Arachnorb]] species armed with a laser-guided machine gun. The total value of all the treasure here is {{pokos|1480}} in the US [[Region|version]] and {{pokos|1310}} in the European version, mainly consisting of treasures from the [[Industrial Set]] and [[Hyper-technology Series]].

Like the [[Frontier Cavern]], it is impossible to reach this cave before getting [[Blue Pikmin]]. Use Blue Pikmin to remove the [[clog]] in the first pond and build a [[bridge]] over the second. Once this is done, Pikmin of all types can be brought across. Beside the [[Watery Blowhog]] that is beyond the clump of enemies is a gate covered by [[gas pipe]]s, requiring [[White Pikmin]] to destroy. The cave is located beyond this gate, up a slope that is challenging for Pikmin to climb. Defeating the [[Decorated Cannon Beetle]]s, the various [[Blowhogs]] and the [[Cloaking Burrow-Nit]] is recommended, but not strictly necessary.

No water is found in this cave, so your Pikmin squad should not include [[Blue Pikmin]]. The hazards of this dungeon are limited, with more focus being placed on [[bomb rock]] explosions, so minimal care needs to be placed on the proportions of the other Pikmin types. There is little reason to include less than 100 Pikmin in your party to take advantage of the [[Queen Candypop Buds]] until after all treasures have been collected, unless you elected to bring a small squad of [[Purple Pikmin]]. This is because the [[Queen Candypop Buds]] are located on sublevel 8, and the only danger following is the [[Man-At-Legs]].

* '''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Snow 2|Snow 2]]''

** {{icon|Gas pipe|y}} × 6

Start by destroying the poison gas pipes and defeating some [[Bumbling Snitchbug]]s if they happen to be an annoyance. The [[Snow Bulborb]]s and [[Hairy Bulborb]]s can then be dealt with, preferably using [[Purple Pikmin]]. There are two treasures in this level: the [[Nouveau Table]], which should be buried, and the [[Exhausted Superstick]].

| {{icon|Gas pipe|y}}

| {{icon|Gas pipe|y}}

:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Cave#Generation|here]].''

The main focus on this sublevel is on the various [[bomb-rock]]s. You should [[dismiss]] the Pikmin, and set off all bomb-rocks you can find. The [[Careening Dirigibug]]s will be armed by now, but they will not be as troublesome as the bomb-rocks that were on the ground.

:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Cave#Generation|here]].''

** {{icon|Armored Cannon Beetle Larva|y}} (buried) × 1

** {{icon|Armored Cannon Beetle Larva|y}} (surface) × 2

This level has three [[Armored Cannon Beetle Larva]]e, along with multiple [[fire geyser]]s. When fighting the beetles, make sure they aren't facing the [[Pit|void]], or else your Pikmin will be tossed into it. Once the threats are cleared, the [[Ivory Candypop Bud]] can be used to make [[White Pikmin]] if desired. Note that because of the way sublevels are generated, the Ivory Candypop Bud might not appear. Treasures here are the [[Superstrong Stabilizer]], the [[Omega Flywheel]] and the [[Coiled Launcher]].

| {{icon|Armored Cannon Beetle Larva|y}} (buried)

| {{icon|Armored Cannon Beetle Larva|y}} (surface)

| {{icon|Armored Cannon Beetle Larva|y}} (surface)

:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Cave#Generation|here]].''

* '''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Rest|Rest]]''

:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Cave#Generation|here]].''

[[File:Subterranean Complex sub 5.png|thumb|right|Sublevel 5.]]

In this sublevel, it is recommended to first dismiss the Pikmin into the corner behind the Research Pod, and to take a leader around the whole floor and disarm all the [[bomb rock]]s and [[Volatile Dweevil]]s. This is because it's much safer to have them explode while nothing is around, rather than when the Pikmin are busy. Once everything is cleared, Whites should be used to collect the [[Mystical Disc]] and the [[Adamantine Girdle]]. More [[Dweevil family|Dweevils]] and [[bomb-rocks]] will fall when the Pikmin carry the treasures, so follow them carefully. Note that, although rare, it is possible for a bomb rock to fall near the starting location.{{cite web|https://clips.twitch.tv/BetterStrangeKathyJonCarnage|Twitch clip|Twitch|published={{date|14|August|2018}}|retrieved={{date|17|August|2018}}}}

:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Cave#Generation|here]].''

** {{icon|Gas pipe|y}} × 3

| {{icon|Gas pipe|y}}

| {{icon|Gas pipe|y}}

:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Cave#Generation|here]].''

A good way to get rid of the walking Gatling Groink is to lure it over a gap which causes it to fall and instantly die. To note is that, due to the way cave sublevels are generated, the stationary Gatling Groink may not appear, and as such, you can miss out on the Indomitable CPU, as detailed [[Cave#Generation|here]] and [[Mistake#Missing sublevel objects|here]].

:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Cave#Generation|here]].''

* '''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Rest|Rest]]''

:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Cave#Generation|here]].''

:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Cave#Generation|here]].''

To get large numbers of both types, at least 22 of any Pikmin type other than White or Purple should be brought along into the cave, and used for every Candypop Bud available. If just Purple Pikmin are desired, only 1 Pikmin needs to be brought into the cave, and the player can run to the hole in the first 7 sublevels to reach the eighth, where the Queen Candypop Buds can be used to generate Pikmin for the Violet Candypop Buds. The eggs scattered about this sublevel will provide nectar for the [[Maturity|leaf and bud]] Pikmin. The cave can then be exited via the geyser. This process can be repeated infinitely, as the Candypop Buds are not [[Candypop family#Maximum Pikmin requirement|limited]] to a certain number of White or Purple Pikmin total.

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