Editing Olimar's monologs

When playing Pikmin, the player can discover information about the gameplay by reading Olimar's monologues. The following are quotes from said monologues. Underscores ("_") represent a number that is not constant.

==Day 1==
===Introduction===
"''My name is <span style="color:red">Captain Olimar</span>. While traveling through space, my ship was struck by a meteor... I must have blacked out, and I awoke on the surface of a <span style="color:green">weird planet</span>. With so many <span style="color:green">parts</span> lost, the skeletal hull of my beloved <span style="color:green>Dolphin</span> is a painful sight. The <span style="color:yellow">engine</span> is gone... I'm stranded.''

''To make matters worse, my atmospheric sensors indicate this planet's environment contains high levels of <span style="color:yellow">poisonous oxygen</span>. My <span style="color:green>life-support systems</span> can function for only <span style="color:red">30 days</span>. If I can't repair the <span style="green">Dolphin</span> by then... No! Better not to think about it. I must find the <span style="color:green">missing ship parts</span>!''"

===Ship status===
"''I have recovered <span style="color:red">_/30 ship parts</span>. Just <span style="color:red">1 more parts</span> will increase the Dolphin's capabilities!''"

===Red Onion===
"''A <span style="color:red">strange thing</span> has appeared before me. I had barely begun my search when it reared up as if it were waiting for me. It then dropped a <span style="color:green">single seed</span>. What is it? Is it alive? Is it a machine? It resembles a vegetable on my home planet that we call an onion. I shall call this an <span style="color:red">Onion</span> too.''"

===Red sprout===
"''The <span style="color:red">seed</span> that the <span style="color:red">Onion</span> dropped took root in the soil and has now produced an adorable little <span style="color:green">sprout</span>. This sprout emits a <span style="color:purple">strange light</span>, and it sways back and forth without benefit of the wind. I cannot help but think it is calling to me. I am compelled - I must approach it and press '''A'''...''"

===Red sprout review===
When Olimar stood a long time without plucking the Pikmin.

"''The <span style="color:red">seed</span> that the <span style="color:red">Onion</span> dropped has turned into an enchanting <span style="color:green">sprout</span> that gives a <span style="color:purple">mysterious light</span>. Could there be a reason to the <span style="color:red">Onion</span> waited for me to arrive before sowing its seed? Perhaps something will happen if I approach the bud and press '''A'''. Courage, Olimar!''"

===Red Pikmin===
"''Extraordinary! When I plucked the <span style="color:green">sprout</span>, it turned out to be a <span style="color:red">living creature</span>, not a plant! Picking it has done no visible damage... It just stands there, staring at me. Its shape is similar to the <span style="color:green">Pikpik brand carrots</span> I love so much... I believe I shall call it a <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span>.''

''Here I am, stranded on a toxic planet, fighting to survive, and yet I'm intrigued... I must research this fascinating creature! I shall try to grab it and throw it with '''A''', and I will call it to my side with '''B'''. Hmmm... Perhaps it will react to '''C''' and '''X''' as well.''

''The following controls appear to allow me several <span style="color:red">viewpoints</span>:
:'''''L''' Rotate Camera''
::''(Hold to follow the cursor)''
:'''''R''' Zoom In and Out''
:'''''Z''' Change Angle''
''I must survive! I need to familiarize myself with these controls and my surroundings.''"

===Controls review===
When Olimar hasn't assigned the Pikmin to the pellets yet.

"''What does this <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span> think of me? I must observe it's reactions - the more things I try, the more reactions I can catalogue. I shall attempt to grab and throw it with '''A''' and call it to my side with '''B'''. Perhaps it will also respond to '''C''' and '''X'''...''"

===Pellets===
"''Astonishing! The Onion has sown more <span style="color:red">seeds</span>! The small <span style="color:red">red pellet</span> the Pikmin harvested after cutting down a <span style="color:purple">flower</span> appears to be <span style="color:yellow">some type of food that can propagate more Pikmin</span>. The Onion seems to be a sort of <span style="color:green">incubator</span>... Needless to say, I must study this life-form more.''"

===Cooperation===
"''The <span style="color:red">Pikmin</span> are as curious as children! <span style="color:yellow">They form groups to perform tasks that would be impossible for an individual</span>. A glimmer of hope as begun to shine in my heart - if I can make use of their skills, perhaps I can fix my ship! I shall sum up all I've learned about the Pikmin conduct.''

''Approach and press '''A''' to pick sprouts. Press '''A''' to grab Pikmin, release to throw. Press '''B''' to call them, '''X''' to dismiss. Use '''C''' to command and control the group. '''L''', '''R''' and '''Z''' control perspective. I shall record all of this in my <span style="color:red">computer</span>. I can press '''Y''' to access the <span style="color:red">computer</span>.''"

===Quick plucking/idle Pikmin===
"'''When many Pikmin seeds <span style="color:green">sprout</span> at once, I find it rather tedious to pluck them from the ground individually. My wife always told me I was no good at routine tasks! I guess I'll try to get it all done at once by <span style="color:red">repeatedly tapping '''A'''</span> until I pick all the Pikmin from the ground.''

''I've noticed that when I add Pikmin to my group, they become filled with excitement, and flushed with <span style="color:red">bright color</span>. At other times, they revert to a paler hue and give off a <span style="color:purple">dim glow</span>. Paying close attention to these differences is bound to help me distinguish between Pikmin.''"

===Found the engine===
"''Amazing! There's no mistaking it! My ship's <span style="color:red">engine</span> rests before my very eyes! By a stroke of pure luck, I have already stumbled upon the most important piece of my damaged craft! Fate has smiled upon me! But... How will I get it back to the Dolphin?''"

===Recovered the engine===
"''Oh, glorious! With the help of these Pikmin, I've taken a huge step back towards home. My ship can once again lift off! The glimmer of hope is beginning to burn more brightly... But what has become of the remaining parts? That search...starts tomorrow.''"

==Important==

===100 Pikmin===
"''I have made yet another Pikmin-related discovery. Just when I was about to exceed <span style="color:red">100 Pikmin</span> <span style="color:yellow">in the field</span>, the Onion stopped expelling seeds, yet the total number of Pikmin <span style="color:red">continued to climb</span>. It seems that once there are <span style="color:red">100 Pikmin</span> <span style="color:yellow">in the field</span>, subsequent seeds get <span style="color:yellow">stored inside the Onion</span>. Thus, no more than <span style="color:red">100 Pikmin</span> can be <span style="color:yellow">in the field</span> at one time in any area.''"

===Blue Pikmin===
"''It is a <span style="color:blue">Pikmin</span> of yet another color. Near this one's cheeks is what appears to be a set of gills. This trait suggests to me that this blue type of Pikmin can enter the water without any trouble whatsoever. There's only one way to find out...''"

===Bomb-rocks===
"''The glowing rocks the <span style="color:yellow">yellow Pikmin</span> picked up seem to be explosive stones! Perhaps they know that these stones can be used as powerful weapons. The <span style="color:red">bomb-rocks</span> are dangerous, so I must take care when using them, but they should be able to blast open the <span style="color:red">stone walls</span> that block the pathways! I may even be able to use them against some of the wild creatures.''

''<span style="color:red">I must be vigilant!</span> Pikmin I dismiss by pressing '''X''' <span style="color:yellow">bring their bombs</span> when I call them back. Pikmin I throw by pressing '''A''' <span style="color:yellow">drop their bombs</span> when I call them back. (<span style="color:red">Keep clear of the explosion!</span>) When I touch Pikmin directly, they <span style="color:yellow">keep their bombs</span> and fall in line.''"

===Call Pikmin from the Onion===
"''My <span style="color:green">Dolphin</span> has returned to the surface along with the Pikmin's Onion. Being alone on this strange planet makes me somewhat uneasy, so I shall call the Pikmin out of the Onion. <span style="color:yellow">All I need to do is stand in the light beneath the Onion</span> and press '''A'''.''"

===Last Sunset===
"''The day when my <span style="color:green">life-support system</span> fails has come. I have collected only <span style="color:red">_/30 ship parts</span>. I have no choice but to attempt to launch the Dolphin into space, <span style="color:red">incomplete</span> as it is. The ship doesn't need every lost part in order to fly. <span style="color:yellow">For better or worse, I must go!</span>

===Mid-day/Monitor review===
"''My <span style="color:green">clock</span> has indicated the coming of <span style="color:red">noon</span>. From now on, I must pay close attention to the <span style="color:yellow">sun meter</span> on my <span style="color:green">monitor</span> and choose my actions accordingly. So, it is best for me to review my <span style="color:green">monitor's data</span>.''

''Across the top of my monitor are the <span style="color:yellow">sun meter</span> and <span style="color:blue">day display</span>. At the bottom are my <span style="color:green">space-suit damage meter</span> and <span style="color:red">Pikmin gauges</span>. From the left, these numbers reflect <span style="color:green">Pikmin under my command</span>, <span style="color:blue">Pikmin in the field</span>, and <span style="color:blue">total Pikmin (including those in Onions)</span>.''

''To <span style="color:green">Adjust my monitor</span>, I can press '''L''' to rotate the camera, '''R''' to zoom, and '''Z''' to change the viewpoint. I can also press '''Y''' to view a detailed computer analysis.''"

===Noon approaching===
"''My clock is indicating the approach of sunset. Pikmin waiting beneath the Dolphin and Onions <span style="color:yellow">will probably enter the Onions on their own</span>, but if I don't call the stragglers and add them to my group, <span style="color:yellow">they may not be able to get back</span>. I am sure that the <span style="color:green">Pikmin still planted</span> are safe, but I am somewhat concerned about leaving Pikmin to fend for themselves in the darkness.''"

===Path blocked===
"''The Pikmin that are carrying our spoils seem to be milling about in one place with their loads. It appears that their path back to the Onion is blocked, and faced with what seems to be an insurmountable obstacle, they have lost their focus. This is unacceptable. I will have to determine what is blocking their way and do what I can to resolve the problem.''"

===Nectar===
"''Another intriguing discovery! A local variety of grass produces a sort of <span style="color:yellow">yellow nectar</span> - when the Pikmin drink this delicacy, they instantly mature into <span style="color:purple">flowers</span>! This apparent Pikmin favorite seems to be full of nutrition. Closer observation is needed to determine the strengths and peculiarities of these flower Pikmin.''"

===Pikmin Extinction===
"''When the Pikmin become <span style="color:red">extinct</span>, the Onion releases a single <span style="color:green">seed</span>. How does the Onion know that the Pikmin have all been lost? I do not understand this mechanism, but I have no time to try to decipher its riddle. I must do all I can to protect the <span style="color:red">lone</span> Pikmin. And, of course, I must prevent such an extinction from ever happening again!''"

===Recovered every ship part===
"''I have finally recovered every <span style="color:red">ship part</span>! Now I can return home to <span style="color:yellow">Hocotate</span>!''"

===Ship capabilities increased===
"''I have recovered <span style="color:red">_/30 parts</span>, <span style="color:red">increasing</span> the Dolphin's capabilities! My search can now cover a wider area!''"

===Ship part recovered===
"''I have now recovered <span style="color:red">_/30 parts</span>! If I can find just <span style="color:red">_ more</span>, I should be able to <span style="color:red">increase</span> my ship's capabilities!''"

===Ship status/repair suit===
"''I have recovered <span style="color:red">_/30 ship parts</span>. Just <span style="color:red">_ more parts</span> will increase the Dolphin's capabilities. While confirming the ship's status, I have taken the opportunity to <span style="color:green">repair my space suit</span>.''"

===Space suit damage===
"''The damage to my space suit is approaching it's <span style="color:red">limits</span>! The safest course of action would be to return to the Dolphin at once and repair my suit. To do so, <span style="color:yellow">I need only to stand in front of the Dolphin and press '''A'''</span>. Ah, if only repairing my ship were as simple as pressing a single button!''"

===Yellow Pikmin===
"''The color is different, but it seems to be a <span style="color:yellow">Pikmin</span> nonetheless. First glance suggests this one has what, in some circles, could be considered very large ears. It looks like it may weigh less than the others... In what other ways might it be different from the <span style="color:red">red Pikmin</span>? No matter. They are obviously quite similar, so I shall call this one a <span style="color:yellow">Pikmin</span> as well.''"

===Yellow Pikmin behaviour===
"''The <span style="color:yellow">yellow Pikmin</span> have picked up some <span style="color:red">peculiar stones</span>. Why did they decide to grab them? This action seems to be instinctive to the <span style="color:yellow">yellow Pikmin</span>. But just what are these <span style="color:red">strange glowing stones</span>? Brightly glowing cracks cover them. Perhaps these cracks indicate that there's tremendous power locked away within. This merits further research.''"

==Other==
===Beta #1===
This message was found within the game's ROM but doesn't show up in-game: when the last ship part is collected or day 30 ends, Olimar makes a short statement about his return, and never says anything again.

"''My long adventure has finally come to its conclusion. I must part with these Pikmin who have helped me in my need. At last comes the time when I depart to once again travel the depths of space.''"
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