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The '''Gluon Drive''' is one of the ship parts in [[The Distant Spring]], and it is the heaviest ship part in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''. The Gluon Drive uses quark-binding metaphysical gluons and is very scientific but makes the [[S.S. Dolphin]] lift off with a roar.
The '''Gluon Drive''' ({{j|グルーオンドライブ|Gurūon Doraibu|Gluon Drive}}) is one of the ship parts in [[The Distant Spring]]. It is the heaviest ship part in {{p1}} ([[Secret Safe|second heaviest]] in all Japanese versions of the GameCube and Wii editions).
 
The Gluon Drive harnesses the power of quark-binding metaphysical gluons. While Olimar doesn't know how it truly works, noting that it's "very scientific," it makes the [[S.S. Dolphin]] lift off with a roar. When collected, the Gluon Drive makes up the top part of the hull, with the large rectangular hole in the center being where the cockpit goes.


==Collecting the part==
==Collecting the part==
[[File:Gluon Drive location.png|thumb|left|x165px|Location of the part on the radar. Click for a bigger image.]]
{{location map | width = 350 | height = 595 | image = DS texture.png | bg = #111 | caption = Location of the Gluon Drive. | icons =
{{map icon | Gluon Drive | 33 | 212}}
}}
{{guide}}
{{guide}}
It is found near two bridges, one near the part and the other one on the opposite side. Build both and defeat the [[Shearwig]]s found near the part.The second bridge requires Blue Pikmin to be built, as you must cross water to reach it, and they can be used to defeat the Wollywog wandering there. As this is the heaviest part in the game, make sure all the Bulbears and the [[Puffy Blowhog]] have been defeated to ensure the Pikmin's safety. It takes 50 Pikmin to lift.
It is found near two [[bridge]]s, one near the part and the other one on the opposite side. Build both and defeat the [[Shearwig]]s found near the part. The second bridge requires [[Blue Pikmin]] to be built, as you must cross water to reach it, and they can be used to defeat the [[Yellow Wollywog]] wandering there. As this is one of the heaviest parts in the game, make sure all the [[Spotty Bulbear]]s and the [[Puffy Blowhog]] have been defeated to ensure the safety of the Pikmin. It takes 50 Pikmin to lift.
 
It is possible to retrieve this ship part without building both bridges. You can build just the bridge on the Gluon Drive's side, let some Pikmin carry it until the end of the bridge, and whistle them back, so the part stays on the tip of the bridge. Then, have Pikmin carry one of the Shearwig corpses behind the Gluon Drive. On their way, they'll bump against it and push it into the water, where it can be retrieved like normal.{{cite youtube|Vxm9gstxU24|where the Gluon Drive is recovered with only one of the two bridges built}}
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Gdrive.jpg|The Gluon Drive.
P1 Gluon Drive Location.png|The Gluon Drive.
File:Gluon Drive 2.jpg|In-game description.
P1 Gluon Drive Collected.png|The Gluon Drive being retrieved to the [[S.S. Dolphin]].
File:Gluon Drive 4.jpg|Another in-game description.
P1 Gluon Drive Cutscene.png|The Gluon Drive appearing on the S.S. Dolphin.
File:Gluon Drive 3.jpg|The part being retrieved to the [[S.S. Dolphin]].
S.S. Dolphin cockpit.jpg|The ship's cockpit. The Gluon Drive's rectangular hole is where the cockpit fits.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In real life, {{w|gluon}}s are the theoretical particles responsible for the strong nuclear force. They hold quarks, elementary particles, together like glue, hence the name.
*In real life, {{w|gluon}}s are the theoretical forces responsible for holding quarks together. They bind them like glue - hence the name - allowing them to bond into protons and neutrons.
*This part is the heaviest item in the game, requiring 50 Pikmin to carry it. In the Japanese [[Region|version]] of ''Pikmin'', however, the [[Secret Safe]] requires 85 Pikmin to carry.
*In international [[region|versions]] of {{p1}}, as well as all versions of the [[Pikmin 1 (Nintendo Switch)|Switch port]], the Gluon Drive is the heaviest part in the game, requiring 50 Pikmin to carry. In all Japanese versions of the GameCube and [[New Play Control! Pikmin|Wii ports]], however, the [[Secret Safe]] outweighs it, requiring 85 Pikmin.


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
{{Foreignname
|Jap=グルーオンドライブ
|JapR=Gruon Doraibu
|JapM=Gluon Drive
|FraE=Unité Gluonique
|FraE=Unité Gluonique
|FraEM=Gluonic Unit
|FraEM=Gluonic Unit
|SpaE=Emisor de gluones
|Spa=Emisor de gluones
|SpaEM=Gluon emitter
|SpaM=Gluon emitter
|Ita=Unità a gluoni
|ItaM=Gluon unit
|Ger=Gluon-Antrieb
|GerM=Gluon Drive
|FraA=Unité gluonique
|FraAM=Gluonic unit
}}
}}
==References==
{{refs}}


{{The Distant Spring}}
{{The Distant Spring}}
{{Ship parts}}
{{Ship parts}}
[[Category:Mandatory ship parts]]

Latest revision as of 20:15, June 22, 2024

Gluon Drive Icon used to represent the ship part on the wiki.
The Gluon Drive.
This ship part is required for the S.S. Dolphin to escape the planet.
Weight 50
Max. carriers 70 Pikmin
Location The Distant Spring

The Gluon Drive (グルーオンドライブ?, lit.: "Gluon Drive") is one of the ship parts in The Distant Spring. It is the heaviest ship part in Pikmin (second heaviest in all Japanese versions of the GameCube and Wii editions).

The Gluon Drive harnesses the power of quark-binding metaphysical gluons. While Olimar doesn't know how it truly works, noting that it's "very scientific," it makes the S.S. Dolphin lift off with a roar. When collected, the Gluon Drive makes up the top part of the hull, with the large rectangular hole in the center being where the cockpit goes.

Collecting the part[edit]

DS texture.png
Gluon Drive
Location of the Gluon Drive.

The following article or section contains guides.
The strategies shown are just suggestions.

It is found near two bridges, one near the part and the other one on the opposite side. Build both and defeat the Shearwigs found near the part. The second bridge requires Blue Pikmin to be built, as you must cross water to reach it, and they can be used to defeat the Yellow Wollywog wandering there. As this is one of the heaviest parts in the game, make sure all the Spotty Bulbears and the Puffy Blowhog have been defeated to ensure the safety of the Pikmin. It takes 50 Pikmin to lift.

It is possible to retrieve this ship part without building both bridges. You can build just the bridge on the Gluon Drive's side, let some Pikmin carry it until the end of the bridge, and whistle them back, so the part stays on the tip of the bridge. Then, have Pikmin carry one of the Shearwig corpses behind the Gluon Drive. On their way, they'll bump against it and push it into the water, where it can be retrieved like normal.[1]

Notes

Olimar's monologs

I've found the Gluon Drive!

Using the quark-binding metaphysical properties of gluons, this device... Well, it's...very scientific, and I don't fully understand it myself, but it was very expensive...


I have no idea how this works, but it means the Dolphin will again lift off with its characteristic roar!

Gallery[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • In real life, gluons are the theoretical forces responsible for holding quarks together. They bind them like glue - hence the name - allowing them to bond into protons and neutrons.
  • In international versions of Pikmin, as well as all versions of the Switch port, the Gluon Drive is the heaviest part in the game, requiring 50 Pikmin to carry. In all Japanese versions of the GameCube and Wii ports, however, the Secret Safe outweighs it, requiring 85 Pikmin.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese グルーオンドライブ?
Gruon Doraibu
Gluon Drive
Flag of Québec French (NoA) Unité gluonique Gluonic unit
Flag of France French (NoE) Unité Gluonique Gluonic Unit
Flag of Germany German Gluon-Antrieb Gluon Drive
Flag of Italy Italian Unità a gluoni Gluon unit
Flag of Spain Spanish Emisor de gluones Gluon emitter

References[edit]

  1. ^ YouTube video where the Gluon Drive is recovered with only one of the two bridges built