Editing Minor organizations

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There are some '''minor organizations''' mentioned in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]]. Because some of these are only briefly mentioned, little is known about them, such as their name.

==Pilot Union==
Pilot Union is an organization mentioned in [[Olimar's voyage log]] in {{p1}}. He compares his boss, the head of the Pilot Union, to his own leadership over the Pikmin.{{cite quote|When I am surrounded by legions of Pikmin, I always picture the face of my boss, the head of Pilot Union. He was always so sharp-tongued with his orders, but I imagine he must have felt much the way that I do now. It's funny, how a change in perspective can bring with it a deeper understanding of others|Captain Olimar|Olimar's voyage log}} Little is known about the union, as {{p2}} introduces [[Hocotate Freight]] as Olimar's workplace, and [[the President]] of Hocotate Freight as his boss.

;Names in other languages
{{foreignname
|Jap=パイロット組合
|JapR=Pairotto Kumiai
|JapM=Pilot Union
}}

==Happy Hocotate Savings & Loan==
Happy Hocotate Savings & Loan is a company from which the President of Hocotate Freight attempts to take out a loan in ''Pikmin 2'' to cover for the lost shipment of [[golden Pikpik carrot]]s.

;Names in other languages
{{foreignname
|Jap=ニコニコホコタテローン
|JapR=Nikoniko Hokotate Rōn
|JapM=Smiling Hocotate Loans
|Fra=
|FraM=
|Spa=
|SpaM=
|Ita=Cassa di Risparmio di Hocotate
|ItaM=Hocotate Savings Bank
|Ger= Happy Hocotate-Anleihen
|GerM=Happy Hocotate Borrowings
}}

==All-Devouring Black Hole Loan Sharks==
All-Devouring Black Hole Loan Sharks is a company from which the President of Hocotate Freight accidentally takes out a loan in ''Pikmin 2''.

;Names in other languages
{{foreignname
|Jap=ドキドキ<ruby>暗黒宇宙<rt>ブラックホール</rt></ruby>ローン
|JapR=Dokidoki Burakku Hōru Rōn
|JapM=Heart-pounding Black Hole Loans
|Fra=
|FraM=
|Spa=
|SpaM=
|Ita=Strozzini & Aguzzini Associati
|ItaM=Loan Sharks & Torturers Associates
|Ger=Allesverschlingende Schwarzes Loch Kredithaie
|GerM=All Consuming Black Hole Loan Sharks
}}

==Hocotate Whiz==
Hocotate Whiz is named in one of 5 spam [[mail]]s in ''Pikmin 2''. According to the mail, it specializes in helping Hocotatians change jobs. In the Nintendo GameCube version, a link is provided to http://www.nintendo.com in North America, http://pikmin2.nintendo.co.uk in Europe, and http://nintendo.jp/p/ in Japan.{{cite quote|Would you like to find the new you? If you're thinking about changing jobs, let Hocotate Whiz do the work for you! See http://www.nintendo.com|***SPAM?***|spam mail}}

;Names in other languages
{{foreignname
|Jap=ホコタテ・ワーカーズ
|JapR=Hokotate Wākāzu
|JapM=Hocotate Workers
}}

==Hocotate radio station==
A Hocotate radio statio is mentioned by one of 5 spam [[mail]]s in the [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']], as well as all Japanese versions.{{cite quote|Do you love BARGAINS? Do you like designer items at cut-rate prices? Then come learn how to pinch a Poko from your favorite Hocotate radio station!|***SPAM?***|spam mail}}

;Names in other languages
{{foreignname
|Jap=ホコタテ・ラジオ
|JapR=Hokotate Rajio
|JapM=Hocotate Radio
}}

==Star Bazaar==
Star Bazaar is a spacesuit brand mentioned in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''. It is said to have several locations around the galaxy. According to the Japanese [[Pikmin Garden]] website, the spacesuits worn by the [[S.S. Drake]]'s crew are the brand's latest model, and allow the wearer to be safely thrown due to their durability and light weight.

;Names in other languages
{{foreignname
|notes=y
|Jap  = かみとば
|JapR = Kamitoba
|JapM = Kamitoba
|JapN = From the address of Nintendo's Japanese headquarters: 11-1 Kamitoba Hokotate-cho
|Fra  = Espace Camelote
|FraM = 
|Ger  = Super-Nova-Markt
|GerM =
|Ita  = Spazio alla moda
|ItaM =
|Spa  = Lunares siderales
|SpaM = 
}}

==Alayon Academy==
Alayon Academy is a school on [[Neechki]] mentioned in ''[[Pikmin 4]]''. [[Sheeba]], [[Keesh]] and [[Kaia]] are students of the academy, and the only known teacher is [[Mika]]. All three known students are also members of the Planetary Science Club founded by Sheeba. Alayon Academy's name comes from the {{w|Play-Yan}}.

;Names in other languages
{{foreignname
|Jap  = レイヤン学園
|JapR = Reiyan Gakuen
|JapM = Layyan Academy
}}

==e-Leader==
e-Leader is a telecommunications company mentioned in ''Pikmin 4''. [[Alpin]] is its CEO, and its name comes from the [[e-Reader]].

;Names in other languages
{{foreignname
|Jap  = イーリーダー
|JapR = Īrīdā
|JapM = [[e-Reader]]
}}

==Interstellar Land-Use Office==
The Interstellar Land-Use Office is a bureau mentioned in ''Pikmin 4''. [[Kayz]], assistant to the real estate agent [[Chowder]], is preparing documents to show to the office so that Tulbo Real Estate can claim legal rights to the land on PNF-404.

==Satella Travel==
Satella Travel is a travel agency mentioned in ''Pikmin 4''. [[Chewy]] and [[Santi]] work for Satella Travel as a travel agent and freelance pilot, respectively. Its name comes from the {{w|Satellaview}}.

;Names in other languages
{{foreignname
|Jap  = サテラ・トラベル
|JapR = Satera Toraberu
|JapM = Satella Travel
}}

==Space Broadcast Inc.==
Space Broadcast Inc. is a broadcasting station mentioned in ''Pikmin 4''. [[Wolfgang]] and [[Muggs]] work for Space Broadcast Inc. as a director and news reporter, respectively.

;Names in other languages
{{foreignname
|Jap  = 宇宙放送局
|JapR = Uchū Hōsōkyoku
|JapM = Space Broadcasting Station
}}

==Tulbo Real Estate==
Tulbo Real Estate is a real estate company mentioned in ''Pikmin 4''. [[Chowder]] is the company's president, and his assistant is [[Kayz]]. Its name comes from the {{w|Virtual Boy}}.

;Names in other languages
{{foreignname
|Jap  = チャルボ不動産
|JapR = Charubo Fudōsan
|JapM = Tualbo Real Estate
}}

==See also==
*[[Hocotate Freight]]
*[[Rescue Corps]]

==References==
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