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|pikmin2=y
|image       = 12.jpg‎
|image=Careeningdirigibug.jpg
|size       = 270px
|size=270px
|icon        = Piklopedia Careening Dirigibug.png
|name=Flotillium circusmaximus
|name       = Flotillium circusmaximus
|family=Dirigibug
|family     = Dirigibug
|underground='''''Pikmin 2'''''<br>[[Subterranean Complex]]<br>[[Submerged Castle]]<br>[[Cavern of Chaos]]<br>[[Hole of Heroes]]<br>[[Dream Den]]
|underground = [[Subterranean Complex]], [[Submerged Castle]], [[Cavern of Chaos]], [[Hole of Heroes]], [[Dream Den]]
|weight=3
|challenge  = [[Abduction Den]]
|height=47mm
|2p          = [[Hostile Territory]]
|max_pikmin=6
|weight     = 3
|seeds=8 seeds
|height     = 47
|value=4
|max_pikmin = 6
|attacks=Drops [[Bomb Rock|bomb-rocks]]
|seeds       = {{tt|8|This enemy cannot be delivered to Onions in the main story mode. This information is obtained from the 2-Player Battle mode.}}
|vitality=1500}}
|value       = 4
'''Careening Dirigibugs''' <span style="line-height:20px;">(サクレウラメ) </span>are extremely strange creatures found in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. Colorful balloon-like appendages allow them to drift gracefully around their underground territories. Despite their comical appearance, when approached, Dirigibugs pull [[Bomb Rock]]s from their mouths and toss them onto the ground with the intent of blowing Pikmin off the map which makes them quite threatening enemies, especially when trying to carry treasure or deal with other enemies. This can be taken advantage of, to damage other enemies. Dirigibugs can be defeated in the same manner as [[Scarpanid]]s and other flying enemies: Olimar and Louie must rapidly throw [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] onto it while in the air (one [[Purple Pikmin]] also works) and swarm it when it falls.
|attacks     = Drops bomb-rocks
|vitality   = 1500
}}


'''Careening Dirigibugs''' are extremely strange creatures which don't appear to be native to the region in which they're seen. Colorful balloon-like appendages allow them to drift gracefully around. Despite their comical appearance, when approached, Dirigibugs pull from their mouths [[bomb-rock]]s and toss them onto the ground with the intent of blowing Pikmin off the map. This can be taken advantage of to damage other enemies.
These beasts are only found underground, which includes caves, [[Challenge Mode]] and a single [[:Category:2-player locations|2-Player stage]], [[Hostile Territory]].
==Notes==
===Olimar's Notes===
''"This creature floats effortlessly through the air using gas-filled balloons. Both its appearance and its nature are antagonistic. And it is the only variant of its species in this ecosystem. It may be best to consider the possibility that it somehow wandered into this ecosystem from an entirely alien one. Positive proof does not exist at this point, but that is how the creature is currently classified."''
===Louie's Notes===
''"Pull off the balloonlike air sacs, mince the meaty abdomen, and shape it into small cakes. Pan-sear the cakes until crusted, but be careful not to overcook the delicate meat. When ready to serve, garnish the plate with the vibrant air sacs. Even the most discerning dinner guest will be dazzled by the colorful presentation!"''
===Nintendo Player's Guide===
[[File:CareeningDirigibugTrophy.png|thumb|133px]]
''"It's a wonder that a creature with such festive-looking ballons can be so dangerous, but the Careening Dirigibug is bad. It produces bomb-rocks and drops them into crowds. Keep your Pikmin clear of the fallen rocks, and hit the Dirigibugs by flinging troops at them between bombing runs."''
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl ''Trophy===


These beasts are only found underground, which includes caves, [[Challenge Mode]] and a single [[:Category:2-Player Battle locations|2-player stage]], [[Hostile Territory]].
''"A dangerous, offensive-minded creature. It uses balloons to keep it afloat as it flies through the air and drops bomb-rocks on ground-bound prey. These bomb-rocks sometimes turn out to be duds, but since the slightest stimulus can set these things off, the utmost care should be taken when dealing with them."''
[[Image:Careeningdirigibug.jpg|thumb|A Careening Dirigibug with a [[bomb-rock]] in its hands.]]


{{Notes|olimar=y|louie=y}}
==Glitches==
There is a rare glitch that you will see one floating without balloons.


== Strategy ==
In some dungeons like the Hole of Heroes, a Careening Dirigibug can throw a bomb rock over a barrier when trying to kill your Pikmin on the other side. In the Cavern of Chaos some can get caught in the pipes.
Dirigibugs can be defeated in the same manner as [[Scarpanid]]s and other flying enemies: rapidly throw [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] onto it while in the air (one [[Purple Pikmin]] will work just as well), then [[Group move|swarm]] it when it falls. The creature should be approached from behind if possible, and [[Ultra-bitter spray]] is very useful should the enemy be carrying a bomb-rock.


Without a spray, the creature will throw its bomb a random distance and direction when attacked. Should it land too close to the enemy to be able to make an approach, the player must back off and try again. Alternatively, bring it to the ground then whistle all Pikmin back to safety; then the Dirigibug will take longer to procure a new bomb-rock, leaving it vulnerable once the bomb-rock on the ground has exploded.
One glitch that can occur with the Careening Dirigi Bug involves invisible bombs. A captain may activate a bomb while the Dirigi Bug is still holding it, which will cause it to explode while the creature is still holding the bomb.
[[File:Careening Dirigibug Glitching|left|thumb|262x262px|"Invisible" Bomb glitch]]
The Careening Dirigi Bug continues the "holding" animation, even when there is no bomb there. It will eventually perform the throwing animation with the bomb that is not there.  


==''Brawl'' trophy description==
==Battle Strategies==
"A dangerous, offensive-minded creature. It uses balloons to keep it afloat as it flies through the air and drops bomb-rocks on ground-bound prey. These Bomb-rocks sometimes turn out to be duds, but since the slightest stimulus can set these things off, the ultimate care should be taken with them."
Olimar and Louie can also throw Pikmin or, alternatively, a [[purple Pikmin|Purple Pikmin]] onto its underside, which will fling the bomb rock to a random place and can land close or far from the Pikmin. Be warned, if the Purple lands when the bomb rock lands, the bomb rock will instantly detonate. If it lands far away, Olimar and Louie should throw Pikmin onto the creature. If it lands close, Olimar and Louie should retreat as the bomb rock will explode on their Pikmin if they throw. If done correctly, the creature should be defeated in 1 to 3 cycles.


== Trivia ==
Careending Dirigibugs are also useful in that they can take out other enemies. The player must walk towards an or several enemies, and allow it to follow you. Once you have reached a group of enemies, separate your pikmin so they do not get hurt, and then go around the enemies in the Careening Dirigibug's view, then let it throw a bomb rock in front of you and the enemies. Then you must retreat, and watch the bomb rock as it detonates on the enemies. 
* A Careening Dirigibug trophy can be unlocked in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Interestingly, the trophy description details that Careening Dirigibugs occasionally throw dud bomb-rocks.
 
* The Careening Dirigibugs bear a strange resemblence to the [[wikipedia:Eosapien|Eosapiens]] from the documentary "Alien Planet", and also from [[wikipedia: William Barlowe|William Barlowe's]] book, ''Expedition''. Both these creatures float using gas-fillied sacks on their heads, effectively hunt down their targets, and also have general body-shape appearances.
Its bomb rock can also be used to kill a Careening Dirigibug, although it can be pretty hard to pull off since the dirigibug is impervious to bomb rock explosions as long as it is airborne (even if it is in the blast radius). To kill the Careending Dirigibug with its bomb rock, you need to let it throw its bomb rock. After waiting the bomb rock to get close to detonation, throw a Pikmin onto the dirigibug, causing it to fall to the ground. Quickly call back the Pikmin to avoid blowing it up. If timed correctly, the bomb rock should explode while the Careening Dirigibug is struggling on the ground.
*In this creature's [[Piklopedia]] entry, [[ultra-bitter spray|petrifying]] the creature just as it breaks free from another spray makes it possible to freeze it and its bomb-rock separately.
*On the first floor of the [[Cavern of Chaos]], the Careening Dirigibugs can get stuck in the tubes which were added for decoration.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery widths="120" position="center">
File:170.png|A Careening Dirigibug in the Piklopedia.
170.png|A Careening Dirigibug in the [[Piklopedia]].
Careening Dirigibug.png|A Careening Dirigibug without a bomb rock in it's claws.
BrazillianTreehopper.png|The Brazillian Treehopper; an insect that bears a striking resemblance to the Dirigibug.
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{Enemies}}
[[Category:Pikmin 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Airborne enemies]]
[[Category:Explosion enemies]]

Revision as of 14:26, July 2, 2014

Careening Dirigibug
Artwork of a Careening Dirigibug.
Appears in Pikmin 2
Scientific name Flotillium circusmaximus
Family Dirigibug
Areas None
Caves Pikmin 2
Subterranean Complex
Submerged Castle
Cavern of Chaos
Hole of Heroes
Dream Den
Challenge Mode stages None
2-Player Battle stages None
Attacks Drops bomb-rocks

Careening Dirigibugs (サクレウラメ) are extremely strange creatures found in Pikmin 2. Colorful balloon-like appendages allow them to drift gracefully around their underground territories. Despite their comical appearance, when approached, Dirigibugs pull Bomb Rocks from their mouths and toss them onto the ground with the intent of blowing Pikmin off the map which makes them quite threatening enemies, especially when trying to carry treasure or deal with other enemies. This can be taken advantage of, to damage other enemies. Dirigibugs can be defeated in the same manner as Scarpanids and other flying enemies: Olimar and Louie must rapidly throw Pikmin onto it while in the air (one Purple Pikmin also works) and swarm it when it falls.

These beasts are only found underground, which includes caves, Challenge Mode and a single 2-Player stage, Hostile Territory.

Notes

Olimar's Notes

"This creature floats effortlessly through the air using gas-filled balloons. Both its appearance and its nature are antagonistic. And it is the only variant of its species in this ecosystem. It may be best to consider the possibility that it somehow wandered into this ecosystem from an entirely alien one. Positive proof does not exist at this point, but that is how the creature is currently classified."

Louie's Notes

"Pull off the balloonlike air sacs, mince the meaty abdomen, and shape it into small cakes. Pan-sear the cakes until crusted, but be careful not to overcook the delicate meat. When ready to serve, garnish the plate with the vibrant air sacs. Even the most discerning dinner guest will be dazzled by the colorful presentation!"

Nintendo Player's Guide

"It's a wonder that a creature with such festive-looking ballons can be so dangerous, but the Careening Dirigibug is bad. It produces bomb-rocks and drops them into crowds. Keep your Pikmin clear of the fallen rocks, and hit the Dirigibugs by flinging troops at them between bombing runs."

Super Smash Bros. Brawl Trophy

"A dangerous, offensive-minded creature. It uses balloons to keep it afloat as it flies through the air and drops bomb-rocks on ground-bound prey. These bomb-rocks sometimes turn out to be duds, but since the slightest stimulus can set these things off, the utmost care should be taken when dealing with them."

Glitches

There is a rare glitch that you will see one floating without balloons.

In some dungeons like the Hole of Heroes, a Careening Dirigibug can throw a bomb rock over a barrier when trying to kill your Pikmin on the other side. In the Cavern of Chaos some can get caught in the pipes.

One glitch that can occur with the Careening Dirigi Bug involves invisible bombs. A captain may activate a bomb while the Dirigi Bug is still holding it, which will cause it to explode while the creature is still holding the bomb.

File:Careening Dirigibug Glitching
"Invisible" Bomb glitch

The Careening Dirigi Bug continues the "holding" animation, even when there is no bomb there. It will eventually perform the throwing animation with the bomb that is not there.

Battle Strategies

Olimar and Louie can also throw Pikmin or, alternatively, a Purple Pikmin onto its underside, which will fling the bomb rock to a random place and can land close or far from the Pikmin. Be warned, if the Purple lands when the bomb rock lands, the bomb rock will instantly detonate. If it lands far away, Olimar and Louie should throw Pikmin onto the creature. If it lands close, Olimar and Louie should retreat as the bomb rock will explode on their Pikmin if they throw. If done correctly, the creature should be defeated in 1 to 3 cycles.

Careending Dirigibugs are also useful in that they can take out other enemies. The player must walk towards an or several enemies, and allow it to follow you. Once you have reached a group of enemies, separate your pikmin so they do not get hurt, and then go around the enemies in the Careening Dirigibug's view, then let it throw a bomb rock in front of you and the enemies. Then you must retreat, and watch the bomb rock as it detonates on the enemies. 

Its bomb rock can also be used to kill a Careening Dirigibug, although it can be pretty hard to pull off since the dirigibug is impervious to bomb rock explosions as long as it is airborne (even if it is in the blast radius). To kill the Careending Dirigibug with its bomb rock, you need to let it throw its bomb rock. After waiting the bomb rock to get close to detonation, throw a Pikmin onto the dirigibug, causing it to fall to the ground. Quickly call back the Pikmin to avoid blowing it up. If timed correctly, the bomb rock should explode while the Careening Dirigibug is struggling on the ground.

Gallery