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'''Olimar's Log''' ({{j|オリマーの日誌|Orimā no Nisshi}}, lit.: "Olimar's Log") is a category from the [[Exploration Notes]] menu in {{p3}}. It holds 10 [[data file]]s with journal entries from [[Captain Olimar]]'s explorations. The files are scattered around the [[areas]], and sometimes hidden.


All of these have the text "– Captain Olimar" on a stripe at the bottom. In this article, unless otherwise specified, the text provided is the same in both the US and European versions. The title of each in the US version is "Journal Entry #", followed by a number, but in the European version, it's "Olimar's diary #", followed by the number.


==Data files==
<span style="font-size:13px;line-height:21px;">The''' Olimar's Log''' Category, is a category from the [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Exploration_Notes Exploration Notes] menu in ''[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Pikmin_3 Pikmin 3]''. It holds 10 [http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Data_File Data Files] </span><span style="font-size:13px;line-height:21px;">with journal entries from Captain Olimar's explorations. The files are scattered around the map and sometimes hidden. </span>
===Journal Entry #1===
[[File:OLog1.jpeg|right]]
*'''US text''': {{transcript|Curse that Hocotate ship. It may once have been a top-of-the-line vessel, but it's now an insult to my piloting. I can't wait to pay off that debt and get back in my beloved S.S. Dolphin. But that means I need to find something really valuable before I return home...}}
*'''Europe text''': {{transcript|Curse this stupid ship! It may once have been a top-of-the-line vessel, but the way it criticises my piloting skills really gets on my nerves. I can't wait to get my beloved old SS Dolphin back! I need to find plenty of valuable treasure and pay that debt off as soon as possible!}}
*'''Area''': [[Garden of Hope]]
*'''Location''': In a small puddle inside the [[Quaggled Mireclops]]' arena. It should be near the [[Hocotate ship]].
{{clear}}


===Journal Entry #2===
==American Data Files==
[[File:OLog2.jpeg|right]]
 
*'''US text''': {{transcript|Louie has become even more problematic. All he does is nod or shake his head. And yet he consumes three times the amount of food that I do. Not cool, Louie...not cool.}}
===Journal Entry  #1===
*'''Europe text''': {{transcript|Louie has become even more problematic. All he does is nod or shake his head. And yet he consumes three times the amount of food that I do. Bad form, Louie... Bad form.}}
<span style="font-size:13px;line-height:21px;">Text: "Curse that Hocotate ship. It may once have been a top-of-the-line vessel, but it's now an insult to my piloting. I can't wait to pay off that debt and get back in my beloved S.S. Dolphin. But that means I need to find something really valuable before I return home...</span>" -Captain Olimar
*'''Area''': [[Garden of Hope]]
 
*'''Location''': Once Louie has escaped, it is past the cinder-blocks, right next to a [[dirt wall]].
Area: Garden of Hope
{{clear}}
 
Location: From the landing site, go south through the dirt wall and then through the broken cinder block wall. Turn right and go through another dirt wall. Turn left and cross the blue bridge. Proceed past the clearing, down the path and into the tunnel. Go to the west end of the Quaggled Mireclops arena.
 
===Journal Entry  #2===
Text: "Louie has become even more problematic. All he does is nod or shake his head. And yet he consumes three times the amount of food that I do. Not cool, Louie...not cool." - Captain Olimar
 
Area: Garden of Hope
 
Location: From the landing site, go south and pass through the dirt wall. Continue through the cinder blocks. Turn right at the clearing. The File is located in the open next to the dirt wall.


===Journal Entry #3===
===Journal Entry #3===
[[File:OLog3.jpeg|right]]
Text: "My search for treasure continues with no luck. But I can't fly back home to '''Hocotate''' without procuring a few priceless artifacts! I'm sensing something valuable up ahead. But I'm also sensing danger. So if someone finds this data file, please send word to my son...that I didn't make it." -Captain Olimar
*'''US text''': {{transcript|1=My search for treasure continues with no luck. But I can't fly back home to <span style="color:orange">Hocotate</span> without procuring a few priceless artifacts! I'm sensing something valuable up ahead. But I'm also sensing danger. So if someone finds this data file, please send word to my son...that I didn't make it.}}
 
*'''Europe text''': {{transcript|1=It's tough to say how many days I've been on this planet. I hope everyone back on <span style="color:orange">Hocotate</span> is doing well. I'll have to smuggle back some treasure in my pocket to give to my son as a souvenir.}}
Area: Garden of Hope
*'''Area''': [[Garden of Hope]]
 
*'''Location''': On the path to the [[Armored Mawdad]]'s arena. The game will start a cutscene showing the explorers obtaining the file, so it is impossible to miss.
Location: Go through the glass wall near the landing zone area, turn right and cross the bridge over the lake. Go through the dirt wall and tunnel to the next area. The File can be found on the path to the Armored Mawdad arena.
{{clear}}


===Journal Entry #4===
===Journal Entry #4===
[[File:OLog4.jpeg|right]]
Text: "It has been so long. I hope my son and daughter back on Hocotate haven't forgotten about their father. Once my work here is done, I'm taking an extended holiday so we can take a space-cation. We might not have the budget to go far, but that's OK. As long as we're together." -Captain Olimar
*'''US text''': {{transcript|It has been so long. I hope my son and daughter back on Hocotate haven't forgotten about their father. Once my work here is done, I'm taking an extended holiday so we can take a space-cation. We might not have the budget to go far, but that's OK. As long as we're together.}}
 
*'''Europe text''': {{transcript|It has been so long. I hope my son and daughter back on Hocotate haven't forgotten about their father. Once my work here is done, I'm taking an extended holiday so we can tour space. We might not have the budget to go far, but that's OK. As long as we're together.}}
Area: Tropical Wilds
*'''Area''': [[Tropical Wilds]]
 
*'''Location''': Past the [[Metal Suit Z]] location, in the puddle where Alph crash-lands, but not on the first day.
Location: From the landing site, go northeast into the tunnel. Continue down the path and exit through the tunnel on the south. Proceed southeast and then south through the clearings and cross the brown bridge. Turn right and head down the narrow path. Throw a leader up on the ledge. Switch leaders and continue west into the pool. The File is located in the southwest corner in the water.
{{clear}}


===Journal Entry #5===
===Journal Entry #5===
[[File:OLog5.jpeg|right]]
Text: "I found a '''key''' today. It says something about a cosmic drive on it. I doubt it's worth much, but it'll be a nice souvenir for my son if I ever get back to '''Hocotate'''. So my search for treasure continues... I'll stop at nothing to find the ultimate prize. I just know there's gold on this planet somewhere!"
*'''US text''': {{transcript|1=I found a <span style="color:orange">key</span> today. It says something about a cosmic drive on it. I doubt it's worth much, but it'll be a nice souvenir for my son if I ever get back to <span style="color:orange">Hocotate</span>. So my search for treasure continues... I'll stop at nothing to find the ultimate prize. I just know there's gold on this planet somewhere!}}
 
*'''Europe text''': {{transcript|1=Today I picked up what appears to be some kind of <span style="color:orange">key</span>. Is it the key to a treasure chest perhaps? Or, could it be some kind of ignition key? Whatever the case, I think it will make the perfect souvenir for my son back on <span style="color:orange">Hocotate</span>.}}
Area: Distant Tundra
*'''Area''': [[Distant Tundra]]
 
*'''Location''': Obtained automatically once the [[Vehemoth Phosbat]] is defeated and [[Captain Charlie]] is rescued.
Location: No Data File is found on the map. Instead the Exploration Note is acquired after freeing Captain Charlie from the Vehemoth Phosbat.
{{clear}}


===Journal Entry #6===
===Journal Entry #6===
[[File:OLog6.jpeg|right]]
Text: "Today I had a terrifying dream. A dream in which Pikmin were carrying me back to the Onion after I had been ravaged by creatures. I thought I shared a strong bond with them, but maybe that was just my wishful thinking... I might have to start sleeping with one eye open." -Captain Olimar
*'''US text''': {{transcript|Today I had a terrifying dream. A dream in which Pikmin were carrying me back to the Onion after I had been ravaged by creatures. I thought I shared a strong bond with them, but maybe that was just my wishful thinking... I might have to start sleeping with one eye open.}}
 
*'''Europe text''': {{transcript|Today I had a terrifying dream. A dream in which Pikmin were carrying me back to the Onion, after I had been ravaged by creatures. I thought I shared a strong bond with them, but maybe that was just my wishful thinking... I might have to start sleeping with one eye open.}}
Area:
*'''''Pikmin 3'' area''': [[Twilight River]]
 
*'''''Pikmin 3'' location''': In the cave past the area with the [[Puffy Blowhog]]. It is in the water, in the corner.
Location:
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' area''': [[Formidable Oak]]
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' location''': In the room blocked off by a [[crystal wall]] that can be broken with an [[iron ball]].
{{clear}}


===Journal Entry #7===
===Journal Entry #7===
[[File:OLog7.jpeg|right]]
Text: "I spotted some '''glittering gold material''' on top of the tree! I think I smell treasure! I'll head up there first thing tomorrow to investigate. Louie is refusing to go for some reason, but I'm not going to let him come between me and some undiscovered riches." -Captain Olimar
*'''US text''': {{transcript|1=I spotted some <span style="color:orange">glittering gold material</span> on top of the tree! I think I smell treasure! I'll head up there first thing tomorrow to investigate. Louie is refusing to go for some reason, but I'm not going to let him come between me and some undiscovered riches.}}
 
*'''Europe text''': {{transcript|1=I discovered some <span style="color:orange">glittering gold material</span> on top of the tree! This must be extremely valuable. I'll set off first thing tomorrow to investigate. Louie is refusing to go for some reason, but I can't be concerned with that right now.}}
Area: Formidable Oak
*'''Area''': [[Formidable Oak]]
 
*'''Location''': On the path up the oak itself.
Location: From the landing site, travel north up the path.
{{clear}}


===Journal Entry #8===
===Journal Entry #8===
[[File:OLog8.jpeg|right]]
Text: "How long have I been out? My mind is still cloudy... That golden life-form pursues me relentlessly. I don't have any Pikmin here to help me. I'm at the end of my rope, and I don't know how I'll ever escape... I think the forced-sleep mode on my suit is kicking in... Losing consciousness again... Zzzzzzzz..." -Captain Olimar
*'''US text''': {{transcript|How long have I been out? My mind is still cloudy... That golden life-form pursues me relentlessly. I don't have any Pikmin here to help me. I'm at the end of my rope, and I don't know how I'll ever escape... I think the forced-sleep mode on my suit is kicking in... Losing consciousness again... Zzzzzzzz...}}
 
*'''Europe text''': {{transcript|How long have I been out? My mind is still cloudy... That golden life form pursues me relentlessly. I don't have any Pikmin here to help me. I'm at the end of my tether, I don't know how I'll ever escape... Ugh... I think the forced sleep mode on my suit has kicked in... Losing consciousness again...}}
Area: Formidable Oak
*'''Area''': [[Formidable Oak]]
 
*'''''Pikmin 3'' location''': On the west side of the [[Plasm Wraith]] arena.
Location: From the landing site, go southwest down the ramp. Proceed to the west side of the Plasm Wraith arena.
*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' location''': Next to the northeastern [[electrode]] in the final room.
{{clear}}


===Journal Entry #9===
===Journal Entry #9===
[[File:OLog9.jpeg|right]]
Text: "This golden, glittering life-form has taken a real shine to me. It doesn't seem dangerous, but it also won't let me go, for some strange reason. I guess I've always gotten along well with animals, but this is kind of pushing it... Oh no...I thought I deactivated the forced-sleep mode... Zzz..." -Captain Olimar
*'''US text''': {{transcript|This golden, glittering life-form has taken a real shine to me. It doesn't seem dangerous, but it also won't let me go, for some strange reason. I guess I've always gotten along well with animals, but this is kind of pushing it... Oh no...I thought I deactivated the forced-sleep mode... Zzz...}}
 
*'''Europe text''': {{transcript|This golden, glittering life form has taken a real shine to me. It doesn't seem dangerous, but it also won't let me go, for some strange reason. I guess I've always got along well with animals, but this is kind of pushing it... Oh no... I thought I had deactivated the forced sleep mode... Zzz...}}
Area: Formidable Oak
*'''Area''': [[Formidable Oak]]
 
*'''Location''': Past the first [[Arachnode]], near some [[nectar egg]]s.
Location: From the landing site go north up the path and through the tunnel. Continue along the path. When it turns southward, jump down into the clearing and go through the tunnel on the southwest. Continue down the path to the west and go through the tunnel. Head south through the clearing and continue down the path. Bear right at the junction and go up the paper bag. Cross the clearing and then go across the brown bridge on the east. The file is located in the grass on the southeast side of the clearing.
{{clear}}


===Journal Entry #10===
===Journal Entry #10===
[[File:OLog10.jpeg|right]]
Text: "Captured again...over and over. No matter how many times I try to escape, I find myself atop this tower. Each time, I awake to see that another day has passed. The grip of this wretched beast is taking its toll on me. My only hope is for someone to save me from this torment... Going dark again..." -Captain Olimar
*'''US text''': {{transcript|Captured again...over and over. No matter how many times I try to escape, I find myself atop this tower. Each time, I awake to see that another day has passed. The grip of this wretched beast is taking its toll on me. My only hope is for someone to save me from this torment... Going dark again...}}
 
*'''Europe text''': {{transcript|I've been captured again... No matter how many times I try to escape, I'm caught and brought back to the top of this tower. I lose consciousness, and another day drifts by... When will someone come and rescue me from this wretched beast?! Please, someone save me from this unending torment...}}
Area: Formidable Oak
*'''Area''': [[Formidable Oak]]
 
*'''Location''': In the area where the [[Mysterious Life-Form]] is first found, there is a [[dirt mound]] slightly out of view. The data file is inside the dirt mound.
Location: From the landing site, go north up the path and into the tunnel. Continue around the path until it turns southward and jump down into the clearing. Cross the clearing to the southeast and dig out the hole with Pikmin to reveal the File.
{{clear}}
 
==European Data Files==
 
===Journal Entry  #1===
<span style="font-size:13px;line-height:21px;">Text: "Curse this stupid ship! It may once have been a top-of-the-line vessel, but the way it criticises my piloting skills really gets on my nerves. I can't wait to get my beloved SS Dolphin back! I need to find plenty of valuable treasure and pay that debt off as soon as possible!</span>" -Captain Olimar
 
Area:


==Trivia==
Location:
*Olimar's nightmare in [[#Journal Entry #6|Entry #6]] is a reference to the [[Pikmin (game)|first game]]'s [[Cutscene#Bad ending|bad ending]], where he is also [[Olimar as Pikmin|brought to an Onion]] after taking heavy damage.


==Names in other languages==
===Journal Entry  #2===
{{Foreignname
Text: "Louie has become even more problematic. All he does is nod or shake his head. And yet he consumes three times the amount of food that I do. Bad form, Louie... Bad form." - Captain Olimar
|Jap=オリマーの日誌
 
|JapR=Orimā no Nisshi
Area:
|JapM=Olimar's Log
 
|ChiTrad=歐利瑪的日誌
Location:
|ChiTradR=Ōulìmǎ de Rìzhì
 
|ChiTradM=Olimar's Log
===Journal Entry #3===
|ChiSimp=欧力马的日记
Text: "It's tough to say how many days I've been on this planet. I hope everyone back at '''Hocotate''' is doing well. I'll have to smuggle back some treasure in my pocket to give to my son as a souvenir." -Captain Olimar
|ChiSimpR=Ōulìmǎ de Rìjì
 
|ChiSimpM=Olimar's Journal
Area: Garden of Hope
|Fra=Journal d'Olimar
 
|FraM=Olimar's Log
Location: Go through the glass wall near the landing zone area, turn right and cross the bridge over the lake. Go through the dirt wall and tunnel to the next area. The File can be found on the path to the Armored Mawdad arena.
|Ger=Olimars Tagebuch
 
|GerM=Olimar's Journal
===Journal Entry #4===
|Ita=Diario di Olimar
Text: "It has been so long. I hope my son and daughter back on Hocotate haven't forgotten about their father. Once my work here is done, I'm taking an extended holiday so we can tour space. We might not have the budget to go far, but that's OK. As long as we're together."
|ItaM=Olimar's Journal
 
|Kor=올리마의 일지
Area:
|KorR=ollima-ui ilji
 
|KorM=Olimar's Journal
Location:
|Spa=Diario de Olimar
 
|SpaM=Olimar's Journal
===Journal Entry #5===
}}
Text: "Today I picked up what appears to be some kind of '''key'''. Is it the key to a treasure chest perhaps? Or, could it be some kind of ignition key? Whatever the case, I think it will make the perfect souvenir for my son back on '''Hocotate'''."
 
Area: Distant Tundra
 
Location: No Data File is found on the map. Instead the Exploration Note is acquired after freeing Captain Charlie from the Vehemoth Phosbat.
 
===Journal Entry #6===
Text: "Today I had a terrifying dream. A dream in which Pikmin were carrying me back to the Onion, after I had been ravaged by creatures. I thought I shared a strong bond with them, but maybe that was just my wishful thinking... I might have to start sleeping with one eye open." -Captain Olimar
 
Area: Twilight River
 
Location: In the Cave containing 3 Juicy Gaggles, it is placed underwater, behind the cliff full of Spotcaps.
 
===Journal Entry #7===
Text: "I discovered some '''glittering gold material''' on top of the tree! This must be extremely valuable. I'll set off first thing tomorrow to investigate. Louie is refusing to go for some reason, but I can't be concerned with that right now." -Captain Olimar
 
Area: Formidable Oak
 
Location: It is found in the small pathway leading to the top of the tree
 
===Journal Entry #8===
Text: "How long have I been out? My mind is still cloudy... That golden life form pursues me relentlessly... I don't have any Pikmin here to help me... I'm at the end of my tether, I don't know how I'll ever escape... Ugh... I think the forced sleep mode on my suit has kicked in... Losing conciousness again..."
 
Area:
 
Location:
 
===Journal Entry #9===
Text: "This golden, glittering life-form has taken a real shine to me. It doesn't seem dangerous, but it also won't let me go, for some strange reason. I guess I've always got along well with animals, but this is kind of pushing it... Oh no...I thought I deactivated the forced-sleep mode... Zzz..." -Captain Olimar
 
Area:
 
Location:
 
===Journal Entry #10===
Text: "I've been captured again... No matter how many times I try to escape, I'm caught and brought back to the top of this tower. I lose consciousness, and another day drifts by... When will someone come and rescue me from this wretched beast?! Please, someone save me from this unending torment..."


==See also==
Area:
*[[Olimar's Log Vol. 2]]


{{Exploration Notes}}
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