Editing Subterranean Complex

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{{infobox cave

|image     = Subterranean Complex sublevel 6.jpg

|location = Valley of Repose

|sublevels = 9

|treasures = 16

|hazards   = {{fire}} {{electricity}} {{poison}} {{explosion}}

{{guide}}

The '''Subterranean Complex''' ({{j|地下の秘密基地|Chika no Himitsu Kichi|Subterranean Secret Base}}) is a [[cave]] in the [[Valley of Repose]], and is typically the second cave accessed in the area. It starts out as a snow-covered cave like the [[Emergence Cave]]; however, as one goes deeper into the complex it becomes a rusty, mechanical area with bottomless pits. Many of the enemies here have projectile and explosive attacks – be very careful when handling Pikmin, as explosions will kill them instantly. The [[boss]] of the cave is the [[Man-at-Legs]], a bio-mechanical [[Arachnorb]] specimen armed with a laser-guided machine gun-like weapon. The total value of all the treasure here is {{pokos|1480}} in the US [[Region|version]] and {{pokos|1310}} in the European version, mainly consisting of treasures from the [[Industrial Set]] and [[Hyper-technology Series]].

==How to reach==

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Like the [[Frontier Cavern]], it is impossible to reach this 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 [[poison emitter]]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 [[blowhog]]s 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 minimal care needs to be placed on the proportions of the other Pikmin types. There is little reason to include less than 100 Pikmin in your party to take advantage of the [[Queen Candypop Bud]]s until after all treasures have been collected, unless you elected to bring a small squad of [[Purple Pikmin]]. This is because the [[Queen Candypop Bud]]s 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#Emergence Cave 2|Emergence Cave 2]]''

* '''Treasures''':

** {{icon|Exhausted Superstick|y}} (partially buried)

** {{icon|Nouveau Table|y}} (fully buried)

* '''Enemies''':

** {{icon|Hairy Bulborb|y}} × 2

** {{icon|Mitite|y}} (group of 10) × 0 - 2 (from eggs)

** {{icon|Snow Bulborb|y}} × 9

* '''Obstacles''':

** {{icon|Poison emitter|v=P2|y}} × 6

* '''Vegetation''':

* '''Others''':

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

|enemymax    = 19

|itemmax    = 2

|hiddenfloor = 0

|units      =

|room_mid2_3_snow|'''Y-shaped room'''

! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}

! colspan="5" | The game spawns these "main" objects:

| {{icon|Poison emitter|v=P2|y}}

:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''

** {{icon|Bomb-rock|y}} &times; 6 or 9<ref group="Sublevel 2 note" name="s2n1">In the GameCube version, there are 9 bomb rocks total. In the Wii version, the sublevel data does not contain the 3 bomb rocks that spawn in dead ends.</ref>

From this sublevel onwards, the snow is gone and each sublevel is a metal maze where [[throw]]ing a Pikmin over the edge will make it fall into the [[pit]].

The main focus on this sublevel is on the various [[Bomb rock|bomb-rocks]]. You should [[dismiss]] the Pikmin, and set off all bomb-rocks you can find. The [[Careening Dirigibug]]s will be armed by now, but they 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]].

|unitfile    = 2_MAT_h335_h447_metal.txt

|lightfile  = metal_light_lv1.ini

|room_hitode3x3_5_metal|'''Room with blue ledge'''

! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}

! colspan="5" | The game spawns these "main" objects:

| {{icon|Spirit Flogger|y}}

| Falls from the sky

:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''

* '''Theme''': Metal

** {{icon|Superstrong Stabilizer|y}} (inside Armored Cannon Beetle Larva)

* '''Enemies''':

** {{icon|Fire geyser|y}} &times; 6

* '''Vegetation''':

This level has three [[Armored Cannon Larva|Armored Cannon Beetle Larva]]e, along with multiple [[fire geyser]]s. When fighting the beetles, make sure they 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. Note that because of the way sublevels are generated, the Ivory Candypop Bud might not appear. Treasures here are the [[Superstrong Stabilizer]], the [[Omega Flywheel]] and the [[Coiled Launcher]].

 

* '''Theme''': Metal

** {{icon|Mitite|y}} (group of 10) &times; 0 - 6 (from eggs)

* '''Obstacles''':

** None

* '''Vegetation''':

 

! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}

! colspan="5" | The game spawns these "main" objects:

| {{icon|Ivory Candypop Bud|y}}

:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''

* '''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Metal 1|Metal 1]]''

** {{icon|Mystical Disc|y}} (partially buried)

* '''Vegetation''':

* '''Others''':

In this sublevel, it is recommended to first dismiss the Pikmin into the corner behind the Research Pod, and to take a leader around the whole floor and disarm all the [[bomb rock]]s and [[Volatile Dweevil]]s. This is because it's much safer to have them explode while nothing is around, rather than when the Pikmin are busy. Once everything is cleared, Whites should be used to collect the [[Mystical Disc]] and the [[Adamantine Girdle]]. More [[Dweevil family|Dweevils]] and [[Bomb rock|bomb-rocks]] will fall when the Pikmin carry the treasures, so follow them carefully. Note that, although rare, it is possible for a bomb rock to fall near the starting location.{{cite web|https://clips.twitch.tv/BetterStrangeKathyJonCarnage|Twitch clip|Twitch|published={{date|14|August|2018}}|retrieved={{date|17|August|2018}}}}

 

:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''

* '''Theme''': Metal

** {{icon|Mitite|y}} (group of 10) &times; 0 - 1 (from eggs)

* '''Obstacles''':

** {{icon|Poison emitter|v=P2|y}} &times; 3

* '''Vegetation''':

Many enemies spawn close to each other in this level, including [[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. Since [[electricity]] is the most dangerous hazard, using [[Yellow Pikmin]] is also a good idea. 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. The 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.

 

! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}

:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''

* '''Theme''': Metal

** {{icon|Thirst Activator|y}} (US) / {{icon|Perfect Container|y}} (Europe) / {{icon|Alternative Reactor|y}} (Japan)

* '''Vegetation''':

* '''Others''':

This large sublevel 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. To note is that, due to the way cave sublevels are generated, the stationary Gatling Groink may not appear, and as such, you can miss out on the Indomitable CPU, as detailed [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]] and [[Mistake#Missing sublevel objects|here]].

|way3_metal|Three-way crossing

! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}

| {{icon|Gatling Groink|y}} (pedestal)

! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "decoration" objects:

! colspan="5" | Then it spawns these "treasure" objects:

:''For details on how objects are spawned, and how some may fail to spawn, see [[Pikmin 2 cave generation|here]].''

* '''Theme''': Metal

 

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.

 

! colspan="5" style="width: 288px;" | {{tt|Detailed object list|This is a representation of the data in the cave's file, and how the game makes use of it.}}

| {{icon|Glowstem|y}} (green)