Indomitable CPU

Indomitable CPU
Number	90 (US) 89 (Europe) 88 (Japan)
Series	Hyper-technology Series
Value	× 100
Weight	10
Maximum carriers	18 Pikmin
Location	Subterranean Complex
Challenge Mode levels	Trampled Garden, Cave of Snarls

This article is about the vacuum tube in Subterranean Complex sublevel 7. For other uses, see vacuum tube.

The Indomitable CPU (根性コンピュータ^?, lit.: "Willpower Computer") is a treasure in Pikmin 2; it is actually a triode (vacuum tube), with the text: preceding person system.

The treasure is dropped by one of the Gatling Groinks on sublevel 7 of the Subterranean Complex in the Valley of Repose upon its defeat. There are two of these enemies on that level, but the one that carries it is always the one atop a tower. Attack that one from behind, preferably with Purple Pikmin. It is recommended to clear the area of bomb-rocks before venturing out with Pikmin, as they can be easily set off in the fight.

Note that because of the way sublevel generation works, it is possible for the Gatling Groink to not spawn, and as such, for the player to be unable to obtain this treasure unless they reset and try a new sublevel layout, as detailed here and here.

Notes

Olimar's journal

“This appears to be some kind of hyper-advanced, light-refracting computer component. Perhaps I can use it to upgrade the ship with an imagination.”

Sales pitch

“This will solve any problem, given enough time! This CPU's true processing grit sells itself.”

Gallery

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  Artwork of the treasure.

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  The Indomitable CPU in the Subterranean Complex.

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  The Indomitable CPU being analyzed by the Hocotate Ship.

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  Texture used in the game.

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  Real world diode tubes.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	根性コンピュータ? Konjyo Konpyutar	Willpower Computer
French	Processeur Indomptable	Indomitable Processor
German	Unzähmbare CPU	Indomitable CPU
Italian	Chip indomito	Indomitable Chip
Spanish	CPU indomable	Indomitable CPU