Editing Chronos Reactor

 

The '''Chronos Reactor''' ({{j|クロノスリアクター|Kuronosu Riakuta|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 Chronos Reactor can be seen on the [[Hocotate ship]], and in {{p3d}}, it appears as part a collectible in [[Side Stories]]. In [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]] of ''[[Pikmin 4]]'', it appears in [[Hero's Hideaway]], being held by an active [[Man-at-Legs]], which serves a role similar to the final boss of the mode.

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Defeating all of the [[Bulbear]]s, [[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 Pikmin.

However, with the use of a [[Glitches in Pikmin|glitch]], one can collect the part without using the Candypop Buds. To do this, throw 20 [[Blue Pikmin]] on the ledge by the [[Spotty Bulbear]]. Then awaken the Bulbear from its slumber, and go up the ramp to the [[UV Lamp]]. Run along the wall at a slight angle upwards. The Bulbear, who is trying to bite you, can push you [[out of bounds]] if done correctly. Then whistle the Pikmin on the ledge, and go the high ledge where the part rests. There are a few invisible walls along the way, but should not be a problem to get past. 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.png|The part being retrieved by the Dolphin.