Editing Subterranean Complex

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{{Infobox cave
 |location=Valley of Repose
 |sublevels=9
 |treasures=16
 |hazards=[[Image:Flame.png]][[Image:Electricity.png]] [[Image:Poison.png]]
}}
The '''Subterranean Complex''' the second [[cave]] located in the [[Valley of Repose]] level. You'll have to do many steps to get to it. First, you may have to kill the [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]] and [[Red Bulborb]] in the arena so they won't eat your [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]]. You may have to destroy the rock formation in the water and then build a bridge on the other side. Use the [[Decorated Cannon Beetle]]s to kill all of the enemies and then kill the Decorated Cannon Beetles by using their own rocks. If you didn't kill the [[Watery Blowhog]], use your [[Blue Pikmin|Blues]] or [[Purple Pikmin|Purples]] to kill it. Then, use your [[White Pikmin|Whites]] to tear down the [[Gate|poison white gate]] and get rid of the [[Hazards#Poison|poison pipes]].

This massive 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--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.

==Treasures==
*[[Nouveau Table]]
*[[Exhausted Superstick]]
*[[Spirit Flogger]]
*[[Network Mainbrain]]
*[[Superstrong Stabilizer]]
*[[Omega Flywheel]]
*[[Coiled Launcher]]
*[[Mystical Disc]]
*[[Adamantine Girdle]]
*[[Repair Juggernaut]]
*[[Vacuum Processor]]
*[[Space Wave Receiver]]
*[[Indomitable CPU]]
*[[Furious Adhesive]]
*[[Thirst Activator]] (NTSC)/[[Perfect Container]] (PAL)
*[[Stellar Orb]]

==Enemies==
*[[Anode Beetle]]
*[[Armored Cannon Beetle Larva]]
*[[Bumbling Snitchbug]]
*[[Careening Dirigibug]]
*[[Fiery Dweevil]]
*[[Gatling Groink]]
*[[Hairy Bulborb]]
*[[Munge Dweevil]]
*[[Snow Bulborb]]
*[[Swooping Snitchbug]]
*[[Volatile Dweevil]]
*'''Boss: [[Man-at-Legs]]'''

====Strategy====
Recommended Pikmin:
35-40 Red,
25-30 Yellow,
10-15 White,
20-25 Purple

==Sublevel 1==
''This level's hazard(s): Poison''

The player should 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==
''This level's hazard(s): Explosions''

The snow and poison have vanished here. Pikmin might fall off the course when thrown; 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 rocks]]. The player should dismiss the Pikmin, and set off all bomb rocks he or she can find. The [[Careening Dirigibug]]s will be armed 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. Both [[Spray|spray types]] can help defeat the creatures ''very'' well here. The [[Swooping Snitchbug]]s here have a high tendency to throw Pikmin in the gaps that are between the larger expanses. This still doesn't make them as big as a threat as the Dirigibugs, but they still shouldn't be completely ignored. The treasures here are the [[Spirit Flogger]] and the [[Network Mainbrain]].

==Sublevel 3==
''This level's hazard(s): Fire''

This level has three [[Armored Cannon Beetle Larva]]e, along with multiple [[Hazards#fire|fire geysers]]. 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==
''This level's hazard(s): None''

This is a typical [[caves#rest level|Rest Level]]. The only objects worth mentioning are [[Eggs]], [[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==
''This level's hazard(s): Explosions''

Here, it is advisable to dismiss the Pikmin into the corner behind the pod and to take a captain. The main objective now is to make all the bomb rocks and [[Volatile Dweevil]]s that spawn from the ceiling fall. 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 move along.

==Sublevel 6==
''This level's hazard(s): Explosions, Fire, Poison, Electricity''

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. Treasures availible are the [[Repair Juggernaut]], the [[Vacuum Processor]] and the [[Space Wave Receiver]].

There is an exit geyser on this sublevel if the player needs to leave the cave, but there is also a rest stop two sublevels down at which can be used to replenish one's Pikmin army.

==Sublevel 7==
''This level's hazard(s): Explosions''

This level contains [[Gatling Groink]]s. There is a strategy for them that is similiar to that of the [[Ranging Bloyster]]. They are capable of shooting mortars from retractable cannons, giving them a far range of attack. Their metal shield makes it hard to attack them from the front. There are 2 here. One walking about, and the other on a pillar. The walking one should chase the active captain, so they can be defeated more easily with this tactic: The captains need to be separated. One of them should have all Pikmin, and the one without any should lure the creature over to the one with all Pikmin. When the captains are switched, the game should automatically move the idle captain away. The captain that is now active and has all Pikmin can attack the enemy from behind. Once defeated, the Groink needs to be carried back to the pod, as it can regenerate its life energy, making it necessary to defeat it again. This can also be bypassed when it is defeated while [[Ultra-bitter spray|petrified]]. For the other one on the pillar, the tactic can be repeated. After these battles, the [[Indomitable CPU]], the [[Furious Adhesive]] and the [[Thirst Activator]] need to be collected. One of the treasures may be in a corner. When this one is picked up, bomb rocks are likely to fall from the sky.

Another way to defeat the Gatling Groinks is to take a lone captain and run around behind them tapping A, easily jabbing them to low health. Then you can either bring Pikmin to finish the job or finish it off yourself and send Pikmin in to carry it away.

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==
''This level's hazard(s): None''

Another rest level, and here 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.

==Sublevel 9 (Final)==
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.

Once the enemy has stood up, it should start shooting at the Pikmin. Its aiming laser will make it a bit easier to avoid. The player should now run away behind any barrier. The shots are low and can't go through the metal. Of course, this requires some distance, or else the Man-at-Legs could shoot over the obstacle. One could also dismiss the Pikmin a distance away from the creature while it prepares to fire, then run tight circles around its legs, causing the Man-at-Legs to fire at [[Olimar]] and miss. This stratagy is more effective if the player has already obtained the [[Rush Boots]], as it will be easier to avoid the shots. The creature makes some short pauses from shooting sometimes, which won't last longer than one second, and then it starts firing again; the player needs to be sure to know when it's done completely. In this longer pause, it is possible to run in and attack. This process needs to be repeated until it is defeated. It is also possible to attack while the enemy is firing, but this is only advisable when all Pikmin can be thrown onto the creature before it continues to fire. When defeated, it will leave a lightbulb; its name is [[Stellar Orb]], and it will light the area up. In every cave. It will get very helpful in large caves with patrolling enemies; a good example would be the [[Cavern of Chaos#Sublevel 8|8th sublevel of the Cavern of Chaos]].

==Note==
This is also an excellent cave to get [[Purple Pikmin]] and [[White Pikmin]]. At least 22 of any Pikmin color 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 Candydpops, the new Pikmin generated can be used for the Violet Candypops. The eggs scattered about the level will provide nectar for the leaf Pikmin. The cave can then be exited via the geyser. This process can be repeated infinitely, as the Candydpops are not limited to a certain number of White or Purple Pikmin total.

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