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{{Infobox enemy
{{Infobox enemy
|pikmin2     = y
|pikmin2=y
|image       = Careening Dirigibug.png
|image=Careeningdirigibug.jpg
|size       = 270px
|size=270px
|icon        = Piklopedia Careening Dirigibug.png
|name=Flotillium circusmaximus
|name       = Flotillium circusmaximus
|family=Dirigibug
|family     = Dirigibug
|underground='''''Pikmin 2'''''<br>[[Subterranean Complex]]<br>[[Submerged Castle]]<br>[[Cavern of Chaos]]<br>[[Hole of Heroes]]<br>[[Dream Den]]
|underground = [[Subterranean Complex]], [[Submerged Castle]], [[Cavern of Chaos]], [[Hole of Heroes]], [[Dream Den]]
|weight=3
|challenge  = [[Abduction Den]], [[Sniper Room]]
|height=47mm
|2p          = [[Hostile Territory]]
|max_pikmin=6
|attacks    = Drops bomb-rocks
|seeds=8 seeds
}}
|value=4
|attacks=Drops [[Bomb Rock|bomb-rocks]]
|vitality=1500}}
'''Careening Dirigibugs''' <span style="line-height:20px;">(サクレウラメ) </span>are extremely strange creatures found in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' which don't appear to be native to the region in which they're seen. Colorful balloon-like appendages allow them to drift gracefully around their underground territories. Despite their comical appearance, when approached, Dirigibugs pull [[Bomb Rock]]s from their mouths and toss them onto the ground with the intent of blowing Pikmin off the map which makes them quite threatening enemies, especially when trying to carry treasure or deal with other enemies. This can be taken advantage of, to damage other enemies. Dirigibugs can be defeated in the same manner as [[Scarpanid]]s and other flying enemies: Olimar and Louie must rapidly throw [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] onto it while in the air (one [[Purple Pikmin]] also works) and swarm it when it falls.


The '''Careening Dirigibug''' ({{j|サクレウラメ|Sakure Urame|Resentful Explosion}}) is an unusual insectoid [[enemy]] in ''Pikmin 2''. Careening Dirigibugs are legless creatures that slowly drift through the air by utilizing colorful, balloon-like air sacs attached to what can be considered to be their heads. When [[leader]]s or [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] approach, they will produce [[bomb rock]]s from their mouths and attempt to throw them down. The bomb rocks thrown by the Careening Dirigibugs are not player-exclusive and can damage nearby enemies and [[hazard]]s. They are found solely underground, in caves, [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]] areas, and the [[Hostile Territory]] in [[2-Player Battle]].
These beasts are only found underground, which includes caves, [[Challenge Mode]] and a single [[:Category:2-player locations|2-Player stage]], [[Hostile Territory]].
==Notes==
===Olimar's Notes===
''"This creature floats effortlessly through the air using gas-filled balloons. Both its appearance and its nature are antagonistic. And it is the only variant of its species in this ecosystem. It may be best to consider the possibility that it somehow wandered into this ecosystem from an entirely alien one. Positive proof does not exist at this point, but that is how the creature is currently classified."''
===Louie's Notes===
''"Pull off the balloonlike air sacs, mince the meaty abdomen, and shape it into small cakes. Pan-sear the cakes until crusted, but be careful not to overcook the delicate meat. When ready to serve, garnish the plate with the vibrant air sacs. Even the most discerning dinner guest will be dazzled by the colorful presentation!"''
===Nintendo Player's Guide===
[[File:CareeningDirigibugTrophy.png|thumb|133px]]
''"It's a wonder that a creature with such festive-looking ballons can be so dangerous, but the Careening Dirigibug is bad. It produces bomb-rocks and drops them into crowds. Keep your Pikmin clear of the fallen rocks, and hit the Dirigibugs by flinging troops at them between bombing runs."''
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl ''Trophy===


==Stats==
''"A dangerous, offensive-minded creature. It uses balloons to keep it afloat as it flies through the air and drops bomb-rocks on ground-bound prey. These bomb-rocks sometimes turn out to be duds, but since the slightest stimulus can set these things off, the utmost care should be taken when dealing with them."''
{{enemy stats
|weight2 = 3
|carriers2 = 6
|seeds2 = 8
|value2 = 4
|hp2 = 1500
|regen2 = 0
}}


{{Notes|olimar=y|louie=y}}
==Glitches==
 
There is a rare glitch that you will see one floating without balloons.
===''Pikmin 2'' Nintendo Player's Guide===
{{transcript|It's a wonder that a creature with such festive-looking balloons can be so dangerous, but the Careening Dirigibug is bad. It produces bomb-rocks and drops them into crowds. Keep your Pikmin clear of the fallen rocks, and hit the Dirigibugs by flinging troops at them between bombing runs.|block=y}}
 
==Behavior==
Careening Dirigibugs are always found in caves. They start off slowly drifting around in wide arcs at a similar height to [[Swooping Snitchbug]]s. However, when approached by a Pikmin or [[leader]], a Dirigibug will produce a bomb rock from its mouth in about two seconds. It will then try to approach the Pikmin or leader, and once close enough it will stop to throw the bomb rock on the ground, activating the bomb rock's timer. The bomb can kill Pikmin, damage leaders and enemies, and defeat hazards, but it does not seem to hurt the Dirigibug if it is high enough in the air. However, the bomb rock can still damage the creature while it is grounded. If the Pikmin or leader exits the Dirigibug's territory while it has a bomb, it will continue to hold it for roughly twenty five seconds, until just dropping it anywhere.


== Strategy ==
In some dungeons like the Hole of Heroes, a Careening Dirigibug can throw a bomb rock over a barrier when try
{{guide}}
Careening Dirigibugs can be defeated in the same manner as [[Scarpanid]]s and other flying enemies: rapidly [[throw]] [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] onto it while in the air, then [[swarm]] it when it falls. Like members of the Scarpanid family, the Careening Dirigibug can shake off Pikmin up to four times before dropping, but a Purple Pikmin will ground them immediately. Approach the creature from behind if possible, and use [[ultra-bitter spray]] if it is carrying a bomb-rock.


Unless it's petrified, the creature will throw its bomb a [[Randomness|random]] distance in front of it when attacked. Should the bomb land too close to the Dirigibug, it is safest to back off and attack after the bomb has exploded. With speed you can accomplish this before the Dirigibug can produce a new bomb.
ing to kill your Pikmin on the other side. In the Cavern of Chaos some can get caught in the pipes.


Careening Dirigibugs are useful in that they can take out other [[enemy|enemies]]. You can lure it into throwing a bomb-rock in front of you and the enemies, and then run off.
==Fighting strategies==
Olimar and Louie can also throw Pikmin or, alternatively, a [[purple Pikmin|Purple Pikmin]] onto its underside, which will fling the bomb rock to a random place and can land close or far from the Pikmin. Be warned, if the Purple lands when the bomb rock lands, the bomb rock will instantly detonate. If it lands far away, Olimar and Louie should throw Pikmin onto the creature. If it lands close, Olimar and Louie should retreat as the bomb rock will explode on their Pikmin if they throw. If done correctly, the creature should be defeated in 1 to 3 cycles.


==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
Careending Dirigibugs are also useful in that they can take out other enemies. The player must walk towards an or several enemies, and allow it to follow you. Once you have reached a group of enemies, separate your pikmin so they do not get hurt, and then go around the enemies in the Careening Dirigibug's view, then let it throw a bomb rock in front of you and the enemies. Then you must retreat, and watch the bomb rock as it detonates on the enemies. 
The Careening Dirigibug appears as a trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
{{smash trophy
|image  = Careening Dirigibug trophy SSBB.png
|desc  = {{Notes:Careening Dirigibug/ssbb}}
|type  = Fighter Related
|obtain = Random appearance.
}}


==Glitches==
Its bomb rock can also be used to kill a Careening Dirigibug, although it can be pretty hard to pull off since the dirigibug is impervious to bomb rock explosions as long as it is airborne (even if it is in the blast radius). To kill the Careending Dirigibug with its bomb rock, you need to let it throw its bomb rock. After waiting the bomb rock to get close to detonation, throw a Pikmin onto the dirigibug, causing it to fall to the ground. Quickly call back the Pikmin to avoid blowing it up. If timed correctly, the bomb rock should explode while the Careening Dirigibug is struggling on the ground.
{{Clean|Move to the glitches article when they're good, but first, confirm them.}}
*There is a rare glitch where one can be seen floating without balloons.
*In some dungeons like the Hole of Heroes, a Careening Dirigibug can throw a bomb rock over a barrier when trying to kill Pikmin on the other side. On the first floor of the [[Cavern of Chaos]], some can get caught in the pipes.
*One glitch that can occur with the Careening Dirigibug involves invisible bombs. A leader may activate a bomb while the Dirigibug is still holding it, which will cause it to explode while the creature is still holding the bomb. The Careening Dirigibug continues the "holding" animation, even when there is no bomb there. It will eventually perform the throwing animation without the bomb.{{cite youtube|itwEZlwcbcw|showing the invisible bomb-rock glitch}}
*In the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]], [[ultra-bitter spray|petrifying]] it just as it breaks free from another spray makes it possible to freeze it and its bomb-rock separately.
 
==Technical information==
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|name = bombsarai
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|s001 = 0.5
|s002 = 0.25
|s003 = 0.1
|s004 = 0.3
|fp00 = 1500
|fp01 = 20
|fp02 = 0.2
|fp03 = 0.2
|fp04 = 0.35
|fp05 = 0.01
|fp06 = 60
|fp08 = 0.1
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|fp10 = 100
|fp11 = 50
|fp12 = 200
|fp13 = 180
|fp14 = 200
|fp15 = 120
|fp16 = 1
|fp17 = 80
|fp18 = 1
|fp19 = 120
|fp20 = 100
|fp21 = 45
|fp22 = 50
|fp23 = 15
|fp24 = 10
|fp25 = 50
|fp26 = 50
|fp27 = 50
|fp28 = 2
|fp29 = 15
|fp30 = 100
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|fp33 = 30
|fp34 = 20
|fp35 = 1
|fp36 = 50
|fp37 = 0.3 (30%)
|fp38 = 5
|ip01 = 3
|ip02 = 3
|ip03 = 8
|ip04 = 5
|ip05 = 15
|ip06 = 10
|ip07 = 30
|spec = {{p2 enemy property | fp01 | 飛行高さ | Unknown (hover height?) | 70 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp03 | 状態遷移高さ | Unknown | 50 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp10 | 上下の揺れ速度 | Unknown | 2.5 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp11 | 上下の揺れ幅 | Alters maximum and minimum altitude. | 20 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp21 | 上昇係数(0) | Unknown | 1.5 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp22 | 上昇係数(5) | Unknown | 1 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp31 | 振払確率(1) | Unknown | 0.2 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp32 | 振払確率(5) | Unknown | 0.8 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp40 | もがき時間 | Unknown (time it spends struggling on the ground?) | 0.8 }}
}}
 
==Other information==
{{enemy other info
|size      = Body length: {{mm|47}}
|piklopedia = 33
}}
 
==Naming==
{{naming
|common    = Careening Dirigibug. Careening in a chiefly North American sense means moving "in an uncontrolled way in a specified direction", which the Dirigibug performs to some degree. "Dirigibug" is a combination of "dirigible", referring to how the creature stays afloat using large balloon-like sacs, and the word "bug".
|jpcommon  = {{j|サクレウラメ|Sakure Urame|Resentful Explosion}}. {{j|さくれ|sakure}} means "explosion" and {{j|うらめ|urame}} is short for {{j|恨めしい|urameshi}}, or "resentful".
|jpname    = {{j|カギタマサクレウラメ|Kagitama Sakure Urame}}.
|scientific = ''Flotillium circusmaximus''. ''Flotillium'' is similar to the English word "float" and ''circusmaximus'' is a combination of "circus" and "maximus". This might be referring to how the creature's colorful balloons make it look like something out of a circus, as well as being a possible reference to the ancient {{w|Circus Maximus}} in Rome.
|internal  = Its internal name is <code>bombsarai</code>, which is a combination of "bomb" and "sarai", with the latter being the internal name for the [[Swooping Snitchbug]].
}}
 
===Names in other languages===
{{foreignname
|Jap  = サクレウラメ
|JapR = Sakure Urame
|JapM = Resentful Explosion
|Fra  = Flotteur Explosif
|FraM = Explosive Floater
|Ger  = torkelnder Bomber
|GerM = Staggering Bomber
|Ita  = Dirigibaco
|ItaM = Dirigibug
|SpaA = Dirigibolio escorado
|SpaAM= Heeled Dirigibolium
|SpaAN= Portmanteau of "dirigible" and "tribolio" (tribolium), and "escorado" (heeled)
|notes = y
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery widths="120">
P2 Artwork Careening Dirigibug.png|Artwork of the Careening Dirigibug.
170.png|A Careening Dirigibug in the [[Piklopedia]].
Careeningdirigibug.jpg|Alternate scan of the Careening Dirigibug's artwork.
Careening Dirigibug.png|A Careening Dirigibug without a bomb rock in it's claws.
Careening Dirigibug Piklopedia.png|A Careening Dirigibug in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]].
Careening Dirigibug Piklopedia skydome.png|A Careening Dirigibug with a [[bomb-rock]] in the Piklopedia.
Careening Dirigibug metal.png|A Careening Dirigibug without a bomb-rock.
Dirigibugcorpse.png|The corpse of a Careening Dirigibug.
Careening Dirigibug P2S icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Careening Dirigibug in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']].
Y14.JPG|The Careening Dirigibug's [[e-card]], #37 (14<sup>th</sup> yellow card).
BrazillianTreehopper.png|The {{w|Bocydium globulare|Brazilian Treehopper}}, a real world insect that bears a striking resemblance to the Dirigibug.
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Trivia ==
==Trivia==
* The ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' trophy description details that Careening Dirigibugs occasionally throw dud bomb-rocks, which is not true in ''Pikmin 2''. This could be referring to the inactive bomb-rocks usually found near the creatures, an [[Pikmin 2 prerelease information|earlier version of ''Pikmin 2'']] that had this behavior, or it could just be a [[mistake]]. A glitch does exist where [[Glitches in Pikmin 2#Dud bomb-rock|bomb-rocks stay stuck]] and never explode, but it is unlikely that this is what the trophy was referring to.
* A Careening Dirigibug trophy can be unlocked in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' Interestingly, the trophy description details that Careening Dirigibugs occasionally throw dud bomb rocks.
* Every sublevel has a limit on how many bomb-rocks it can have. If a Careening Dirigibug's bomb rocks are petrified such that they stay active as the creature creates more, it will fail to spit out a new one once the limit has been reached.{{cite youtube|dC6iXaCjRQs|showing how Careening Dirigibugs can fail to spit new bomb rocks|published={{date|16|July|2019}}|retrieved={{date|16|July|2019}}}}
* The Careening Dirigibugs bear a strange resemblance to the [[wikipedia:Eosapien|Eosapiens]] from the documentary "Alien Planet". Both these creatures float using gas-filled sacks on their heads, effectively hunt down their targets, and also have general body-shape appearances.
* The Careening Dirigibugs bear a strange resemblance to the {{w|Eosapien}}s from the documentary "Alien Planet", and also from {{w|Wayne Barlowe}}'s book, ''Expedition''. Both these creatures float using gas-filled sacks on their heads, effectively hunt down their targets, and also have generally similar body shapes.
* It is possible for Olimar and Louie to detonate the Bomb Rock while the Dirigibug is holding it when they punch beneath it. It throws the rock before it explodes and has no beneficial use in the game however.
* The Careening Dirigibug's balloons aren't spherical and are actually dome shaped. ''Pikmin 2'' changes the orientation of the balloons to face the camera so that they look spherical during runtime.
* The Careening Dirigibug's name is based partly on its movements, careening or swerving or rushing headlong. The other half is based on a portmanteau of "Dirigible," a balloon based airship, and "bug," since it is insectiod in origins.


== See also ==
*[[Bomb rock]]
*[[Gatling Groink]]


==References==
{{Enemies}}
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[[Category:Pikmin 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Airborne enemies]]
[[Category:Airborne enemies]]
[[Category:Explosion enemies]]
[[Category:Cavern of Chaos]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. series]]
[[Category:Dream Den]]
[[Category:Subterranean Complex]]
[[Category:Subterranean Complex]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2 Challenge Mode]]
[[Category:Dirigibugs]]
[[Category:Submerged Castle]]
[[Category:Submerged Castle]]
[[Category:Cavern of Chaos]]
[[Category:Hole of Heroes]]
[[Category:Hole of Heroes]]
[[Category:Dream Den]]
[[Category:2-Player Battle]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2]]
[[Category:Enemies]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2 only Enemies]]

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