Editing Chronos Reactor

 

The '''Chronos Reactor''' is a mandatory ship part in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''. It uses new technology to warp the space-time continuum and turn it into energy. [[Olimar]] is amazed by this part and wonders what secrets could be contained within. The [[Hocotate ship]]'s engine in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' appears similar to that of the [[S.S. Dolphin]], including something resembling the Chronos Reactor. The part's location is the same location as that of the [[Submerged Castle]] in ''Pikmin 2''. Once recovered, this ship part is installed on the S.S. Dolphin's bottom, and wraps around the [[Main Engine]]. A part similar to the Chronos Reactor can be seen in {{pa}}{{'s}} version of the [[Hocotate ship]].

Defeating all of the Bulbears, [[Blowhog]]s, and [[Water Dumple]]s that may be in the way back to the Dolphin is advisable. [[Yellow Pikmin]] are needed to get the part off its high perch, however, [[water]] surrounds it, so a nearby [[Golden Candypop Bud]] on another perch with a geyser must be used. At least 20 [[Blue Pikmin]] must be [[throw]]n into the Candypop Bud. The Yellow Pikmin must then be [[pluck]]ed and thrown onto the sandy island. If they drown, they can be saved by whistling or surrounding them with Blue Pikmin. After being retrieved from the ledge, Blue Pikmin must carry it back to the ship; the [[Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud]] can be used to convert the Yellow Pikmin back into blue ones. However, with the use of a [[Glitches in Pikmin|glitch]], one can collect the part without using the Candypop buds. This strategy is often used in [[Challenge run#Speedrun|speedruns]].

File:Creactor.jpg|The Chronos Reactor.

File:S.S. Dolphin bottom.jpg|The S.S. Dolphin's bottom. The Chronos Reactor's panel and lights can be seen, as well as a bit of the exhaust pipe.

File:Chronos Reactor 2.jpg|In-game description.

File:Chronos Reactor 4.jpg|Another in-game description.

File:Chronos Reactor.png|The part being retrieved by the Dolphin.