Minor organizations
There are some minor organizations mentioned in the Pikmin series. Because some of these are only briefly mentioned, little is known about them, such as their name.
Pilot Union[edit]
Pilot Union is an organization mentioned in Olimar's voyage log in Pikmin. He compares his boss, the head of the Pilot Union, to his own leadership over the Pikmin.[1] Little is known about the union, as Pikmin 2 introduces Hocotate Freight as Olimar's workplace, and the President of Hocotate Freight as his boss.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
パイロット組合? Pairotto Kumiai |
Pilot Union |
Happy Hocotate Savings & Loan[edit]
Happy Hocotate Savings & Loan is a company from which the President of Hocotate Freight attempts to take out a loan in Pikmin 2 to cover for the lost shipment of golden Pikpik carrots.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
ニコニコホコタテローン? Nikoniko Hokotate Rōn |
Smiling Hocotate Loans |
 German |
Happy Hocotate-Anleihen | Happy Hocotate Borrowings |
 Italian |
Cassa di Risparmio di Hocotate | Hocotate Savings Bank |
All-Devouring Black Hole Loan Sharks[edit]
All-Devouring Black Hole Loan Sharks is a company from which the President of Hocotate Freight accidentally takes out a loan in Pikmin 2.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
ドキドキ暗黒宇宙ローン? Dokidoki Burakku Hōru Rōn |
Heart-pounding Black Hole Loans |
| German |
Allesverschlingende Schwarzes Loch Kredithaie | All Consuming Black Hole Loan Sharks |
| Italian |
Strozzini & Aguzzini Associati | Loan Sharks & Torturers Associates |
Hocotate Whiz[edit]
Hocotate Whiz is named in one of 5 spam mails in Pikmin 2. According to the mail, it specializes in helping Hocotatians change jobs. In the Nintendo GameCube version, a link is provided to http://www.nintendo.com in North America, http://pikmin2.nintendo.co.uk in Europe, and http://nintendo.jp/p/ in Japan.[2]
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
ホコタテ・ワーカーズ? Hokotate Wākāzu |
Hocotate Workers |
Hocotate radio station[edit]
A Hocotate radio statio is mentioned by one of 5 spam mails in the the Nintendo Switch version of Pikmin 2, as well as all Japanese versions.[3]
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
ホコタテ・ラジオ? Hokotate Rajio |
Hocotate Radio |
Star Bazaar[edit]
Star Bazaar is a spacesuit brand mentioned in Pikmin 3. It is said to have several locations around the galaxy. According to the Japanese Pikmin Garden website, the spacesuits worn by the S.S. Drake's crew are the brand's latest model, and allow the wearer to be safely thrown due to their durability and light weight.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
かみとば? Kamitoba |
Kamitoba | From the address of Nintendo's Japanese headquarters: 11-1 Kamitoba Hokotate-cho |
 French |
Espace Camelote | ||
| German |
Super-Nova-Markt | ||
| Italian |
Spazio alla moda | ||
 Spanish |
Lunares siderales |
Alayon Academy[edit]
Alayon Academy is a school on Neechki mentioned in Pikmin 4. Sheeba, Keesh and Kaia are students of the academy, and the only known teacher is Mika. All three known students are also members of the Planetary Science Club founded by Sheeba. Alayon Academy's name comes from the Play-Yan.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
レイヤン学園? Reiyan Gakuen |
Layyan Academy |
e-Leader[edit]
e-Leader is a telecommunications company mentioned in Pikmin 4. Alpin is its CEO, and its name comes from the e-Reader.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
イーリーダー? Īrīdā |
e-Reader |
Interstellar Federation[edit]
The Interstellar Federation is mentioned in Pikmin 4. Chet explains that it sent his research task force to investigate PNF-404, primarily the natural resources and hypothetical living conditions on the planet.[4] According to Chet's reports on the Japanese Pikmin Garden website, many planets belong to the Interstellar Federation. This may include all planets inhabited by the humanoid characters in the series.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
星間連盟? Seikan Renmei |
Interstellar Federation |
Interstellar Land-Use Office[edit]
The Interstellar Land-Use Office is a bureau mentioned in Pikmin 4. Kayz, assistant to the real estate agent Chowder, is preparing documents to show to the office so that Tulbo Real Estate can claim legal rights to the land on PNF-404.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|
Satella Travel[edit]
Satella Travel is a travel agency mentioned in Pikmin 4. Chewy and Santi work for Satella Travel as a travel agent and freelance pilot, respectively. Its name comes from the Satellaview.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
サテラ・トラベル? Satera Toraberu |
Satella Travel |
Space Broadcast Inc.[edit]
Space Broadcast Inc. is a broadcasting station mentioned in Pikmin 4. Wolfgang and Muggs work for Space Broadcast Inc. as a director and news reporter, respectively.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
宇宙放送局? Uchū Hōsōkyoku |
Space Broadcasting Station |
Tulbo Real Estate[edit]
Tulbo Real Estate is a real estate company mentioned in Pikmin 4. Chowder is the company's president, and his assistant is Kayz. Its name comes from the Virtual Boy.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
チャルボ不動産? Charubo Fudōsan |
Tualbo Real Estate |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ “When I am surrounded by legions of Pikmin, I always picture the face of my boss, the head of Pilot Union. He was always so sharp-tongued with his orders, but I imagine he must have felt much the way that I do now. It's funny, how a change in perspective can bring with it a deeper understanding of others” – Captain Olimar in Olimar's voyage log
- ^ “Would you like to find the new you? If you're thinking about changing jobs, let Hocotate Whiz do the work for you! See http://www.nintendo.com” – ***SPAM?*** in spam mail
- ^ “Do you love BARGAINS? Do you like designer items at cut-rate prices? Then come learn how to pinch a Poko from your favorite Hocotate radio station!” – ***SPAM?*** in spam mail
- ^ “Our team came here at the request of the Interstellar Federation to investigate this planet. Would it make a good living environment? What are the natural resources like? We're here to collect info to help everyone.” – Chet in the Rescue Command Post