Editing Subterranean Complex

{{Infobox cave
|image     = Subterranean Complex sublevel 6.jpg
|location  = Valley of Repose
|sublevels = 9
|treasures = 16
|hazards   = {{fire}} {{electricity}} {{poison}} {{explosion}}
|obstacles = {{buried}} {{boulder}}
}}
{{guide}}
The '''Subterranean Complex''' ({{j|地下の秘密基地|Chika no Himitsu Kichi|Subterranean Secret Base}}) is a [[cave]] located in the [[Valley of Repose]] area, and the one that is usually accessed in second place.

This giant dungeon starts out as a snow-covered cave like the [[Emergence Cave]]; however, as one gets deeper in the complex it becomes a rusty, mechanical area with bottomless pits, with a style similar to [[Rusty Gulch]]. Many of the enemies here have projectile and explosive attacks &ndash; be very careful when bringing Pikmin in, as explosions will kill them instantly. The boss is the [[Man-at-Legs]], an [[Arachnorb]] species armed with a laser-guided machine gun. The total value of all the treasure here is {{pokos|1480}} in the US [[Region|version]] and {{pokos|1310}} in the European version.

==How to reach==
{{image|Cave location.}}

[[File:Subterranean Complex Location.png|thumb|Location of the cave.]]

Like the [[Frontier Cavern]], it is impossible to reach the cave before getting [[Blue Pikmin]]. Use Blue Pikmin to remove the [[clog]] in the first pond and build a [[bridge]] over the second. Once this is done, Pikmin of all types can be brought across. Beside the [[Watery Blowhog]] that is beyond the clump of enemies is a gate covered by [[gas pipe]]s, requiring [[White Pikmin]] to destroy. The cave is located beyond this gate, up a slope that is challenging for Pikmin to climb. Defeating the [[Decorated Cannon Beetle]]s, the various [[Blowhogs]] and the [[Cloaking Burrow-Nit]] is recommended, but not strictly necessary.

No water is found in this cave, so your Pikmin squad should not include [[Blue Pikmin]]. The hazards of this dungeon are limited, with more focus being placed on [[bomb rock]] explosions, so little care needs to be placed on the proportions of the other Pikmin types. There is little reason to include less than 100 Pikmin to take advantage of the [[Queen Candypop Buds]] until after all treasures have been collected, unless you elected to bring a small squad of [[Purple Pikmin]]. This is because the [[Queen Candypop Buds]] are located on sublevel 8, and the only danger following is the [[Man-At-Legs]].

{{Notes|ship=y}}

==Sublevel 1==
[[File:Subterranean Complex sublevel 1.jpg|thumb|Sublevel 1.]]
*'''Theme''': Snow
*'''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Snow 2|Snow 2]]''
*'''Treasures''':
**{{icon|Exhausted Superstick|y}}
**{{icon|Nouveau Table|y}}
*'''Enemies''':
**{{icon|Bumbling Snitchbug|y}} &times; 3 (1 drops from the sky in a dead end)
**{{icon|Hairy Bulborb|y}} &times; 2
**{{icon|Snow Bulborb|y}} &times; 9
*'''Obstacles''':
**{{icon|Gas pipe|y}} &times; 6
*'''Others''':
**{{icon|Egg|y}} &times; 2 (drop from the sky in dead ends)

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|itemmax     = 2
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|way4_snow|Four-way crossing
|wayl_snow|Turning corridor
|way2_snow|Corridor
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|way2x2_snow|Long corridor
|room_mid1_6_snow|'''Room with 6 exits'''
|room_mid2_3_snow|'''Y-shaped room'''
|room_uzu1_1_snow|'''Room with spiraling trunk'''
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The cave starts off with the first sublevel being a snowy cave appearance, much like the Frontier Cavern. However, this is the only sublevel in the cave to take on this appearance.

Start by destroying the poison pipes, and defeating some [[Bumbling Snitchbug]]s if they happen to be an annoyance. There are two treasures in this level: the [[Nouveau Table]], which should be buried, and the [[Exhausted Superstick]]. The [[Snow Bulborb]]s and [[Hairy Bulborb]]s can then be dealt with, preferably using [[Purple Pikmin]].

==Sublevel 2==
*'''Theme''': Metal
*'''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Metal 2|Metal 2]]''
*'''Treasures''':
**{{icon|Network Mainbrain|y}}
**{{icon|Spirit Flogger|y}}
*'''Enemies''':
**{{icon|Careening Dirigibug|y}} &times; 3
**{{icon|Swooping Snitchbug|y}} &times; 1
*'''Obstacles''':
**{{icon|Bomb-rock|y}} &times; 9 (3 drop from the sky in dead ends)
*'''Plants and fungi''':
**{{icon|Glowstem|y}} (green) &times; 6
**{{icon|Glowstem|y}} (red) &times; 6
*'''Others''':
**{{icon|Egg|y}} &times; 2 (in dead ends)

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|itemmax     = 2
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|capmax      = 0
|rooms       = 3
|geyser      = No
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|clog        = No
|hiddenfloor = 0
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|way3_metal|Three-way crossing
|way4_metal|Four-way crossing
|wayl_metal|Turning corridor
|way2_metal|Corridor
|way2x2_metal|Long corridor
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{{sublevel units
|room_hitode3x3_5_metal|'''Room with blue ledge'''
|room_hitode4x4_7_metal|'''Room with large blue circle'''
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The snow and poison have vanished here. Pikmin might fall off the floor when [[throw]]n; as such, extra care should also be taken when attempting to activate the hole to the next sublevel.

The main focus on this level is on the various [[bomb-rock]]s. You should [[dismiss]] the Pikmin, and set off all bomb-rocks you can find. The [[Careening Dirigibug]]s will be armed by now, but this will not be as troublesome as the bomb-rocks that were on the ground.

The enemies should now be attacked one by one. The [[Swooping Snitchbug]] here has a high tendency to throw Pikmin in the gaps that are between the larger expanses. This still doesn't make it as big of a threat as the Dirigibugs, but it still shouldn't be completely ignored. The treasures here are the [[Spirit Flogger]] and the [[Network Mainbrain]].

==Sublevel 3==
*'''Theme''': Metal
*'''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Metal 1|Metal 1]]''
*'''Treasures''':
**{{icon|Coiled Launcher|y}}
**{{icon|Omega Flywheel|y}}
**{{icon|Superstrong Stabilizer|y}} (inside the burrowed Armored Cannon Beetle Larva)
*'''Enemies''':
**{{icon|Armored Cannon Beetle Larva|y}} &times; 3 (1 stuck on the ground)
*'''Obstacles''':
**{{icon|Bomb-rock|y}} &times; 1 (drops from the sky in a dead end)
**{{icon|Fire geyser|y}} &times; 6
*'''Plants and fungi''':
**{{icon|Glowstem|y}} (green) &times; 8
**{{icon|Glowstem|y}} (red) &times; 8
**{{icon|Ivory Candypop Bud|y}} &times; 1
*'''Others''':
**{{icon|Egg|y}} &times; 3 (drop from the sky in dead ends)

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|item_cap_metal|Dead end with item
|way3_metal|Three-way crossing
|way4_metal|Four-way crossing
|wayl_metal|Turning corridor
|way2_metal|Corridor
|way2x2_metal|Long corridor
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{{sublevel units
|room_hitode4x4_tekiF_3_metal|'''Circular room with blue ledge'''
|room_hitode2x2_4_metal|'''Pathway with tubes'''
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This level has three [[Armored Cannon Beetle Larva]]e, along with multiple [[fire geyser]]s. When taking them down, make sure the beetles aren't facing the [[Pit|void]], or else your Pikmin will be tossed into it. Once the threats are cleared, the [[Ivory Candypop Bud]] can be used to make [[White Pikmin]] if desired. Treasures here are the [[Superstrong Stabilizer]], the [[Omega Flywheel]] and the [[Coiled Launcher]].

==Sublevel 4==
*'''Theme''': Metal
*'''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Rest|Rest]]''
*'''Treasures''':
**None
*'''Enemies''':
**None
*'''Obstacles''':
**None
*'''Plants and fungi''':
**{{icon|Glowstem|y}} (green) &times; 10
**{{icon|Ivory Candypop Bud|y}} &times; 3
*'''Others''':
**{{icon|Egg|y}} &times; 6 (3 in dead ends)

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|clog        = No
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|way3_metal|Three-way crossing
|way4_metal|Four-way crossing
|wayl_metal|Turning corridor
|way2_metal|Corridor
|way2x2_metal|Long corridor
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{{sublevel units
|room_hitode2x2_4_metal|'''Pathway with tubes'''
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This is a typical [[rest sublevel]]. The only objects worth mentioning are [[egg]]s, [[Candypop Bud]]s and a [[geyser]], which can be used to get to the surface. There are three Ivory Candypops that can produce White Pikmin.

==Sublevel 5==
[[File:Subterranean Complex sub 5.png|thumb|right|Sublevel 5.]]
*'''Theme''': Metal
*'''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Metal 1|Metal 1]]''
*'''Treasures''':
**{{icon|Adamantine Girdle|y}}
**{{icon|Mystical Disc|y}}
*'''Enemies''':
**{{icon|Volatile Dweevil|y}} &times; 8 (2 drop from the sky)
*'''Obstacles''':
**{{icon|Bomb-rock|y}} &times; 24 (9 drop from the sky)
*'''Plants and fungi''':
**{{icon|Glowstem|y}} (green) &times; 6
**{{icon|Glowstem|y}} (red) &times; 6
*'''Others''':
**None

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|itemmax     = 2
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|lightfile   = metal_light_lv1.ini
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|item_cap_metal|Dead end with item
|way3_metal|Three-way crossing
|way4_metal|Four-way crossing
|wayl_metal|Turning corridor
|way2_metal|Corridor
|way2x2_metal|Long corridor
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{{sublevel units
|room_nobo2_4_metal|'''Zigzagging corridors'''
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Here, it is advisable to dismiss the Pikmin into the corner behind the pod and to take a leader. The main objective now is to make all the bomb-rocks and [[Volatile Dweevil]]s that spawn from the ceiling fall; you want them to fall now instead of later, when the Pikmin are busy. Every bomb that is in sight should be set off as well. Once everything is cleared, Whites should be used to collect the [[Mystical Disc]] and the [[Adamantine Girdle]]. More [[Dweevil family|Dweevils]] will fall when the Pikmin carry the treasures.

==Sublevel 6==
*'''Theme''': Metal
*'''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Metal 3|Metal 3]]''
*'''Treasures''':
**{{icon|Repair Juggernaut|y}}
**{{icon|Space Wave Receiver|y}}
**{{icon|Vacuum Processor|y}}
*'''Enemies''':
**{{icon|Anode Beetle|y}} &times; 6
**{{icon|Careening Dirigibug|y}} &times; 2
**{{icon|Fiery Dweevil|y}} &times; 2
**{{icon|Munge Dweevil|y}} &times; 2
*'''Obstacles''':
**{{icon|Gas pipe|y}} &times; 3
*'''Plants and fungi''':
**{{icon|Glowstem|y}} (green) &times; 6
**{{icon|Glowstem|y}} (red) &times; 6
*'''Others''':
**{{icon|Egg|y}} &times; 1 (in a dead end)

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|itemmax     = 3
|gatemax     = 0
|capmax      = 0
|rooms       = 3
|geyser      = Yes
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|lightfile   = chikahimi_metal_light_lv4.ini
|bg          = test
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|hiddenfloor = 0
|units       =
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|item_cap_metal|Dead end with item
|way3_metal|Three-way crossing
|way4_metal|Four-way crossing
|wayl_metal|Turning corridor
|way2_metal|Corridor
|way2x2_metal|Long corridor
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{{sublevel units
|room_cent_4_metal|'''4-way purple-floored room'''
|room_mid2_3_metal|'''Y-shaped room'''
|room_hitode3x4_4_metal|'''Roughly plus-shaped room'''
|room_north2x2_1_metal|'''T-shaped room'''
|room_hitode2x3_5_metal|'''X-shaped room'''
}}
}}

Many enemies spawn close to each other in this level, and consist of [[Careening Dirigibug]]s, [[Dweevil]]s and some [[Anode Beetle]]s. The enemies spawn in different positions each time, and as such, not much advice can be given, but killing the creatures that are a little off from the groups first is usually a safe tactic. The Dweevils can also be chased near an edge, and chances are they will walk off the side &ndash; their treasures will reappear elsewhere. You can also dispose of the [[Anode Beetle]]s by carrying a couple of Pikmin with you to flip them over, and using cleverly lured [[Careening Dirigibug|Dirigibugs]] to drop bombs on them and kill them. Treasures available are the [[Repair Juggernaut]], the [[Vacuum Processor]] and the [[Space Wave Receiver]].

There is an exit geyser on this sublevel if you need to leave the cave, but there is also a rest stop two sublevels down which can be used to replenish your Pikmin army.

==Sublevel 7==
*'''Theme''': Metal
*'''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Metal 2|Metal 2]]''
*'''Treasures''':
**{{icon|Furious Adhesive|y}}
**{{icon|Indomitable CPU|y}} (inside stationary Gatling Groink)
**{{icon|Thirst Activator|y}} (US) / {{icon|Perfect Container|y}} (Europe) / [[File:denchi_1_black J icon.png|link=Alternative Reactor]] [[Alternative Reactor]] (Japan)
*'''Enemies''':
**{{icon|Careening Dirigibug|y}} &times; 1
**{{icon|Gatling Groink|y}} &times; 2 (1 stationary on pillar)
**{{icon|Volatile Dweevil|y}} &times; 1 (drops from the sky)
*'''Obstacles''':
**{{icon|Bomb-rock|y}} &times; 25
*'''Plants and fungi''':
**{{icon|Glowstem|y}} (green) &times; 7
**{{icon|Glowstem|y}} (red) &times; 7
*'''Others''':
**{{icon|Egg|y}} &times; 2 (in dead ends)

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|itemmax     = 2
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|capmax      = 50
|rooms       = 4
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|item_cap_metal|Dead end with item
|way3_metal|Three-way crossing
|way4_metal|Four-way crossing
|wayl_metal|Turning corridor
|way2_metal|Corridor
|way2x2_metal|Long corridor
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{{sublevel units
|room_ari1_3_metal|'''Circular room with gaps'''
|room_hitode4x4_6_metal|'''Room with hatch'''
|room_hitode4x4_tower_3_metal|'''Circular room with tower'''
}}
}}

{{see also|Gatling Groink#Strategy|t1=Gatling Groink strategy}}

This level contains [[Gatling Groink]]s, one walking about, and the other on a pillar. After you clear the enemies, the [[Indomitable CPU]], the [[Furious Adhesive]] and the [[Thirst Activator]] need to be collected. One of the treasures may be in a corner, and when this one is picked up, bomb-rocks are likely to fall from the sky. Make sure to be especially cautious collecting treasures here.

A good way to get rid of the walking Gatling Groink is to lure it over a gap which causes it to fall and instantly die.

==Sublevel 8==
*'''Theme''': Metal
*'''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Rest|Rest]]''
*'''Treasures''':
**None
*'''Enemies''':
**None
*'''Obstacles''':
**None
*'''Plants and fungi''':
**{{icon|Glowstem|y}} (green) &times; 12
**{{icon|Queen Candypop Bud|y}} &times; 2
**{{icon|Violet Candypop Bud|y}} &times; 3
*'''Others''':
**{{icon|Egg|y}} &times; 7 (1 drops from the sky in a dead end)

{{sublevel technical
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|itemmax     = 0
|gatemax     = 0
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|rooms       = 6
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|lightfile   = houdai_light.ini
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|item_cap_metal|Dead end with item
|way3_metal|Three-way crossing
|way4_metal|Four-way crossing
|wayl_metal|Turning corridor
|way2_metal|Corridor
|way2x2_metal|Long corridor
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{{sublevel units
|room_hitode2x2_4_metal|'''Pathway with tubes'''
}}
}}

Another rest level, and in this one, there are two [[Queen Candypop Bud]]s which can help make up for lost Pikmin. There are also three [[Violet Candypop Bud]]s for [[Purple Pikmin]], and a geyser to return to the surface.

{{game help|p2|Elaborate on the glitch and add it to the glitches page.}}

Interestingly, if you keep resetting, it might be possible for the hole to the next sublevel to appear under a low ceiling. If so, you can use it to climb out of bounds. You will just reappear elsewhere after a bit.

==Sublevel 9==
*'''Theme''': Metal
*'''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Common boss battle|Boss]]'' (only when combating)
*'''Treasures''':
**{{icon|Stellar Orb|y}} (inside the Man-at-Legs)
*'''Enemies''':
**{{icon|Man-at-Legs|y}} &times; 1
*'''Obstacles''':
**None
*'''Plants and fungi''':
**{{icon|Glowstem|y}} (green) &times; 5
**{{icon|Glowstem|y}} (red) &times; 5
*'''Others''':
**None

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|itemmax     = 0
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|capmax      = 0
|rooms       = 1
|geyser      = Yes
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|lightfile   = houdai_light.ini
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|hiddenfloor = 0
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|item_cap_metal|Dead end with item
|way3_metal|Three-way crossing
|way4_metal|Four-way crossing
|wayl_metal|Turning corridor
|way2_metal|Corridor
|way2x2_metal|Long corridor
}}
{{sublevel units
|room_houdai_1_metal|'''Man-at-Legs dry arena'''
}}
}}

{{see also|Man-at-Legs#Strategy|t1=Man-at-Legs strategy}}

Looking around this level will reveal some metal switches and walls sticking out of the ground. There is an orb in the middle, which is the boss. However, it should not be attacked with normal Pikmin. Purples will inflict additional damage when they land on it while it is still dormant. The [[Man-at-Legs]] should have lost up to half of its health or more. This strategy is no longer possible in ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin 2]]'', as the creature is invincible while it is getting up from its dormant state.

Other than that, defeat the boss as per the strategy, recover the Stellar Orb, and go to the surface.

==Note==
This is also an excellent cave to get [[Purple Pikmin]] and [[White Pikmin]]. At least 22 of any Pikmin type other than White or Purple should be brought along into the cave. On the third sublevel there will be a lone [[Ivory Candypop Bud]]. Should it not be there, resetting the game and reloading the level should make it appear eventually. The next sublevel spawns three Ivory Candypops. On the eighth sublevel there will be three [[Violet Candypop Bud]]s and two [[Queen Candypop Bud]]s.

By using the Queen Candypop Buds, the new Pikmin generated can be used for the Violet Candypop Buds. The eggs scattered about the level will provide nectar for the [[Maturity|leaf and bud]] Pikmin. The cave can then be exited via the geyser. This process can be repeated infinitely, as the Candypop Buds are not limited to a certain number of White or Purple Pikmin total.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Subterranean Complex Entrance.png|The entrance to the cave.
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
|Jap=地下の秘密基地
|JapR=Chika no Himitsu Kichi
|JapM=Subterranean Secret Base
|Fra=Complexe Souterrain
|FraM=Subterranean Complex
|Ita=Roccaforte Segreta
|ItaM=Secret Stronghold
}}

==See also==
*[[Valley of Repose]]
*[[Man-at-Legs]]
*[[Rest sublevel]]

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