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The '''Calcified Crushblat''' ({{j|ホシオトシ|Hoshi Otoshi|Star Dropper}}) is an | The '''Calcified Crushblat''' ({{j|ホシオトシ|Hoshi Otoshi|Star Dropper}}) is an enemy that makes its debut in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''. It is a strange creature, apparently just a head with long, chicken-like legs. Its head is usually protected by a thick layer of silica which can only be broken off by [[Rock Pikmin]] and [[bomb rock]]s. It is a rare creature, appearing only once in one area in story mode, but appears quite more often in [[Mission Mode]] and [[Bingo Battle]]. It has the qualifications of a mini-[[boss]], but is not considered as one, as the mini-boss music does not play when fighting it. | ||
==Stats== | ==Stats== | ||
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==Behavior== | ==Behavior== | ||
This creature is passive, only waking from slumber if approached. The Calcified Crushblat starts out sitting on the ground with its legs folded underneath it. From a distance, it looks like a crystalline rock. Once a Pikmin or leader approaches it, it will stand up and walk around the area, attempting to sit on and crush the creatures. If its armor is on, it will crush all Pikmin except for [[Rock Pikmin]] and [[Winged Pikmin]]. If the armor is gone, it will only knock back Pikmin underneath it, but if Pikmin are directly underneath the Crushblat, they can be buried. The Crushblat moves rather fast despite its appearance. | This creature is passive, only waking from slumber if approached. The Calcified Crushblat starts out sitting on the ground with its legs folded underneath it. From a distance, it looks like a crystalline rock. Once a Pikmin or leader approaches it, it will stand up and walk around the area, attempting to sit on and crush the creatures. If its armor is on, it will crush all Pikmin except for [[Rock Pikmin]] and [[Winged Pikmin]]. If the armor is gone, it will only knock back Pikmin underneath it, but if Pikmin are directly underneath the Crushblat, they can be buried. The Crushblat moves rather fast despite its appearance. | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
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|common = Calcified Crushblat. Something that is {{w|Calcification|calcified}} has a collection of calcium salts in its body tissue, which is similar to what the Calcified Crushblat has with its protective layer of crystal. The name "Crushblat" is a combination of "crush", because of its [[crush|main method of attack]], and "blat", which is not a word, but can be an onomatopoeia similar to “splat”, used to show the sound of something being squished. | |common = Calcified Crushblat. Something that is {{w|Calcification|calcified}} has a collection of calcium salts in its body tissue, which is similar to what the Calcified Crushblat has with its protective layer of crystal. The name "Crushblat" is a combination of "crush", because of its [[crush|main method of attack]], and "blat", which is not a word, but can be an onomatopoeia similar to “splat”, used to show the sound of something being squished. | ||
|jpcommon = {{j|ホシオトシ|Hoshi Otoshi}}. {{j|ホシ|hoshi}} translates to "star", referring to its star-like | |jpcommon = {{j|ホシオトシ|Hoshi Otoshi}}. {{j|ホシ|hoshi}} translates to "star", referring to its star-like body, and {{j|オトシ|otoshi}} means "dropping", or "to drop", referring to how this enemy falls on top of Pikmin. | ||
|jpname = {{j|アシボソタマモチ|Ashinaga Tama Mochi|Long-legged Ball {{w|Mochi}}}}. | |jpname = {{j|アシボソタマモチ|Ashinaga Tama Mochi|Long-legged Ball {{w|Mochi}}}}. | ||
|scientific = ''Durotesta longuscrus''. | |scientific = ''Durotesta longuscrus''. It combines the two Latin words ''duro'' (hard) and ''testa'' (head), refering to its protective helmet. "Longuscrus" comes from ''longus'' (long) and ''crus'' (leg). | ||
|internal = Internally, it is called <code>crystal_frog</code>. <code>crystal_maro_frog</code> is the name of an [[Unused content in Pikmin 3|unused enemy]], which is a [[Wollywog]] (<code>maro_frog</code>) with a rock. It is possible that both <code>crystal_frog</code> and <code>crystal_maro_frog</code> were planned to be the two main [[amphituber]]s but with some rock or crystal accessory. At some point in development, <code>crystal_maro_frog</code> was abandoned and <code>crystal_frog</code> was reworked into the Calcified Crushblat. Alternatively, the Crushblat's internal name was simply chosen because it jumps like a frog and has a layer of crystal. | |internal = Internally, it is called <code>crystal_frog</code>. <code>crystal_maro_frog</code> is the name of an [[Unused content in Pikmin 3|unused enemy]], which is a [[Wollywog]] (<code>maro_frog</code>) with a rock. It is possible that both <code>crystal_frog</code> and <code>crystal_maro_frog</code> were planned to be the two main [[amphituber]]s but with some rock or crystal accessory. At some point in development, <code>crystal_maro_frog</code> was abandoned and <code>crystal_frog</code> was reworked into the Calcified Crushblat. Alternatively, the Crushblat's internal name was simply chosen because it jumps like a frog and has a layer of crystal. | ||
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|Ger = Panzerstelzer | |Ger = Panzerstelzer | ||
|GerM = Armor Stilter | |GerM = Armor Stilter | ||
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[[File:Calcified Crushblat transparency.jpg|thumb|250px|The Calcified Crushblat, when seen from behind a transparent object, has no visible shell.]] | [[File:Calcified Crushblat transparency.jpg|thumb|250px|The Calcified Crushblat, when seen from behind a transparent object, has no visible shell.]] | ||
*[[wikipedia:Biomineralization|Calcification]] usually takes around 3-4 years to take place, though the Calcified Crushblat seems to complete this process much faster. | *[[wikipedia:Biomineralization|Calcification]] usually takes around 3-4 years to take place, though the Calcified Crushblat seems to complete this process much faster. | ||
*The Crushblat's appearance when its armor is taken off somewhat resembles the [[Large-Mouth | *The Crushblat's appearance when its armor is taken off somewhat resembles the [[Large-Mouth Wollywop]] from ''[[Pikmin Adventure]]''. | ||
*Interestingly, the Crushblat's head still expands and retracts after its death. | *Interestingly, the Crushblat's head still expands and retracts after its death. | ||
*The Calcified Crushblat is the third creature, and only non-boss enemy in ''Pikmin 3'' that requires Rock Pikmin to expose its weak point, with the others being the [[Armored Mawdad]] and the [[Quaggled Mireclops]]. However, it can be defeated without them with the use of bomb rocks or by swarming at its legs. | *The Calcified Crushblat is the third creature, and only non-boss enemy in ''Pikmin 3'' that requires Rock Pikmin to expose its weak point, with the others being the [[Armored Mawdad]] and the [[Quaggled Mireclops]]. However, it can be defeated without them with the use of bomb rocks or by swarming at its legs. | ||
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*The Calcified Crushblat can kill enemies in the same manner as [[Yellow Wollyhop]]s, with or without its shell. | *The Calcified Crushblat can kill enemies in the same manner as [[Yellow Wollyhop]]s, with or without its shell. | ||
*If the enemy is seen from behind a transparent object, its shell will not be visible. This is a common problem with transparency in game development. | *If the enemy is seen from behind a transparent object, its shell will not be visible. This is a common problem with transparency in game development. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||