Editing Castaway

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[[File:Pikmin 4 unknown character 2.jpg|thumb|[[Collin]] talking about a castaway.]]

Castaways are typically found in the final sublevel of a [[cave]] and have to be carried back to the [[S.S. Beagle]], upon which they are called '''rescues'''. They all have a [[weight]] of 3 and a maximum number of [[Carry|carriers]] of 6. The following day, they can be talked to at the [[Rescue Command Post]]. Some rescues unlock features like the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]], or give the player [[Mission (Pikmin 4)#Side Missions|side missions]] to complete. Each rescue also earns 1 Pup Drive for [[Oatchi]], which can be used to unlock new abilities for him.

!Name inspiration(s)

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|An inventor, material engineer, and lover of all things science. He can develop all kinds of useful gadgets with the right raw materials.

|The Lab. <br> The ability to use [[raw material]] for construction. <br> The "An Ode to Science" [[Mission (Pikmin 4)|mission]].

|{{w|Jack Russell Terrier}}

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|An acclaimed treasure appraiser who's traveled extensively. His unique techniques were used to develop a leading appraisal AI.

|The [[Treasure Catalog]]. <br> The "Appraisal Frenzy" [[Mission (Pikmin 4)|mission]].

|{{w|Schnauzer}}

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|He took his obsession with flowers to a whole new level when he traveled alone to this remote planet simply to see its unusual blossoms.

|The "Set the World Abloom" [[Mission (Pikmin 4)|mission]].

|{{w|Pekingese}}

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|An officer who excels at solo missions. He's not a joiner by nature, but he'll show up and lend his physical abilities when need be.

|The 'Get Help' option in [[Dandori Challenge|Dandori Challenges]], [[Dandori Battle|Dandori Battles]], and [[night expedition]]s. <br> The "Investigate Areas" [[Mission (Pikmin 4)|mission]].

|{{w|Dingo}}

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|He loves animals and they love him. A researcher at heart, his passion for other creatures is as genuine as his smile.

|The [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]]. <br> The "All the Little Darlings" [[Mission (Pikmin 4)|mission]].

|{{w|Dalmatian dog}}

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|For years, this scholar has been working to achieve his lifelong dream&mdash;reaching mutual understanding with plant life.

|The "Friend to All Pikmin" [[Mission (Pikmin 4)|mission]].

|{{w|French Bulldog}}

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|Highly focused and intelligent, she joined the team to investigate mysterious creatures through her unconventional methods.

|The "Fusing Onions" [[Mission (Pikmin 4)|mission]].

|{{w|Pit bull}}

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|A doctor who lives for discovering and solving unusual cases. He jumps at every chance to test his experimental medicines.

|[[Night expedition]]s.

|{{w|Papillon dog}}

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|A stylist with clients all over the universe. Just say the word, and he'll unleash his fashionable skills at lightning speed.

|{{w|Poodle}}

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|A new teacher at Alayon Academy who's putting her liberal-arts degree to good use as adviser to the Planetary Science Club.

|The "Find the Missing Students" [[Mission (Pikmin 4)|mission]].

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|This environmental ecologist joined the team to research Pikmin ecology and decipher their mysterious relationship to whistles.

|The "Researching Onions" [[Mission (Pikmin 4)|mission]].

|{{w|Siberian Husky}}

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|Founder of Alayon Academy's Planetary Science Club. This student was determined to see the stars along with her friends.

|N/A

|{{w|Shiba Inu}}

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|Popular for her brave reporting style, she was approached by a director to work on a project about this strange new planet.

|The "Find the Missing TV Crew" [[Mission (Pikmin 4)|mission]].

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|A member of the Planetary Science Club at Alayon Academy who believes the stars are inextricably linked to the ore she collects.

|N/A

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|An archaeologist tracking the path of civilization across the universe. He hopes his discoveries will shock the world of academia.

|The "Building Goodwill" [[Mission (Pikmin 4)|mission]].

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|A dedicated composer traveling with a famous opera singer and a TV crew, hoping to find inspiration for an upcoming project.

|The "Music of a Past Culture" [[Mission (Pikmin 4)|mission]].

|{{w|Bichon Frisé}}

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|Though a member of her school's Planetary Science Club, the hours she spends cloud gazing rarely lead to scientific observations.

|N/A

|{{w|Kai Ken}}

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|She fiercely believes that what unexplored lands need most is art, so she hired and flew a TV crew to this planet to create some.

|N/A

|{{w|Briquet Griffon Vendéen}}

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|A young researcher who is passionate about sedimentary rock and geological features but avoids its messy counterpart—dirt.

|N/A

|{{w|Rottweiler}}

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|This fortune teller followed the will of the galaxy to this planet to guide those who are lost. Her predictions occasionally come true.

|N/A

|{{w|Bernese Mountain Dog}}

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|A proud member of the gig economy. He likes to think he spreads cheer wherever he goes, but he usually does the opposite.

|N/A

|{{w|Hoary fox}}

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|Coming from a perpetually stormy region, he's captivated by the sight of a blue sky. He's hoping to see more during this trip.

|N/A

|{{w|Samoyed dog}}

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|He's here for good footage and, hopefully, good ratings. If he doesn't get the latter, then he's in for another existential crisis.

|N/A

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!ID badge description

!Unlocks

!Notes

!Location

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|This young, loyal Rescue Pup is one of an elite breed of space dogs that's long served the Shepherd family. This is his first mission.

|Oatchi

|Found in the beginning area of the [[Rescue Command Post]]. He counts towards the "Rescue the Rescue Corps" mission but does not add to the rescue counter.

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|As the Rescue Corps Comms Operator, he handles communication for his fellow officers. Plus he's handy with a wrench!

|The ability to choose an area to explore, once the "Secure Energy Source" mission has been completed.

|Found directly behind the [[potted plant]] at the beginning of the [[Rescue Command Post]].

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|A 99th-gen Rescue Corps Officer. She was saved by a Rescue Pup as a child, sparking a lifelong love for her furry colleagues.

|The ability to teach Oatchi skills once he undergoes his growth spurt.

|Found in the [[Burrow of Beginnings]]. To rescue her, the player just has to defeat the three [[Bulborb Larva]] surrounding her.

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|An ex-ranger who followed rumors of treasure to this planet. He'll use the profits to help the starving back in his homeland.

|[[Primordial Thicket]], once [[Yorke]] has also been saved.

|Always the first castaway found in the [[Giant's Hearth]].

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|Grandson of the famous Koppai scientist Dr. Drake and partner of Don Bergman. He's talented at rewiring communication devices.

|[[Primordial Thicket]], once [[Don Bergman]] has also been saved.

|Always rescued by completing [[Hot Sandy Duel]].

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|A uniquely talented veterinarian at the top of her field. She's here with Don Bergman and crew in pursuit of treasure.

|[[Cavern for a King]] the day after she is rescued.

|Always rescued by completing [[Final Battle]].

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|The quiet new driver and the embodiment of the word "troublemaker." He has a ravenous and alarmingly adventurous appetite.

|The "Fit for a Feast" [[Mission (Pikmin 4)|mission]].

|Always found on the final sublevel of the [[Cavern for a King]].

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|Por=Sobrevivente

|PorM=Survivor

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