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{{Infobox ship part
{{Infobox ship part
|name      = Zirconium Rotor
|name      = Zirconium Rotor
|image      = ZirconiumRotorPikmin.jpg
|image      = ZirconiumRotorPikmin.jpg
|size      = 150 px
|size      = 250x250px
|icon      = Zirconium Rotor icon.png
|mandatory  = yes
|mandatory  = yes
|weight    = 30
|weight    = 30
|max_pikmin = 50
|max_pikmin = 50
|location  = The Distant Spring
|location  = The Distant Spring
}}The '''Zirconium Rotor''' is a ship part found in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''. The part is made of rust-proof Zirconium and was in near-perfect condition when Olimar found it. The part is found in [[The Distant Spring]], in the same area where you can find the [[Gluon Drive]], or the<span style="font-size:13px;line-height:21px;"> </span>[[Abstract Masterpiece]]<span style="font-size:13px;line-height:21px;"> in the </span>''[[Pikmin 2]] ''[[Perplexing Pool|variation of the map]]''. ''The Zirconium Rotor does not change the appearance of the [[Dolphin]] in any way, but is a nessesary part to beat the game.
}}
==Notes==
The '''Zirconium Rotor''' ({{j|ジルコニウムローター|Jirukoniumu Rōtā|Zirconium Rotor}}) is a [[ship part]] found in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''. The part is made of rust-proof Zirconium and was in good condition when [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]] found it, despite being exposed to the planet's elements. The [[Optical Illustration]]/[[Abstract Masterpiece]] in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' is located in the same place where the Zirconium Rotor is found. Once retrieved, this ship part does not change the [[S.S. Dolphin]]'s appearance.
===Discovery Notes===
''"It's my Zirconium Rotor!''
''This is made from rust-proof zirconium, which is particularly suited to making spaceship parts. I had to pay a lot extra to have this installed, and I suspect the mechanic overcharged me."''
===Ship Log===
''"Made of rust-proof zirconium, it is as shiny as new, despite being left out in this planet's harsh elements."''


==Collecting the Part==
==Collecting the part==
[[File:Zrotor.jpg|thumb|left|The Zirconium Rotor, with several [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] carrying it.]]First enter [[The Distant Spring]], where The Zirconium Rotor is located. You will find it near the [[Gluon Drive]]. Get six [[Yellow Pikmin]] and get some [[Bomb Rock]]s. Destroy the reinforced wall and kill the two [[Yellow Wollywog]]s near the white gate and have about thirty [[Blue Pikmin]] knock down the [[Obstacles|white gate]]. Once finished, have them carry the part back. Note that you don't necessarily have to kill the Yellow Wollywogs, but can guide them out of the way.
{{location map | width = 350 | height = 595 | image = DS texture.png | bg = #111 | caption = Location of the Zirconium Rotor. | icons =
{{map icon | Zirconium Rotor | 55 | 188}}
}}
{{guide}}
It is located near the [[Gluon Drive]]. Get 6 [[Yellow Pikmin]] and get some [[bomb-rock]]s. Destroy the reinforced wall blocking the path and kill the two [[Yellow Wollywog]]s near the [[white bramble gate]] and have about 30 [[Blue Pikmin]] knock it down. Once finished, have them carry the part back. Note that you don't necessarily have to kill the Yellow Wollywogs, but can guide them out of the way.


If the reinforced wall is not broken down, the Pikmin may also carry it behind the complex of tree stumps and enter the landing site through the backside. However, the other way is quicker, but only aids you in the recovery of the Zirconium Rotor, while the other route is used in recovering many other pieces.
If the reinforced wall is not broken down, the Pikmin may also carry it behind the complex of tree stumps and enter the landing site through the backside. However, the other way is quicker.


By throwing Pikmin from the Gluon Drive's room over to the Zirconium Rotor's room, and by abusing the way Pikmin move in a circle when they can't find a path to [[carry]] something, the ship part can be picked up and released with the right timing to inch it over to its room's southern wall. Once it's near the wall, the day can be finished, and on the next day, the ship part will appear out in the open.{{cite youtube|4NzJVEsTBUk|showing how the ship part can appear outside of its room in the next day}}
{{clear}}
{{notes|monolog=y}}


==Naming==
In real life, {{w|zirconium}} is a gray transition metal with a subtle tint of yellow or brown. It is also highly resistant to corrosion, just like it was described in-game.


===Names in other languages===
{{Foreignname
|Jap=ジルコニウムローター
|JapR=Jirukoniumu Rōtā
|JapM=Zirconium Rotor
|FraE=Rotor Zirconium
|FraEM=Zirconium rotor
|Spa=Rotor de zirconio
|SpaM=Zirconium rotor
|Ita=Rotore zirconio
|ItaM=Zirconium rotor
|Ger=Zirkonium-Rotor
|GerM=Zirconium rotor
|FraA=Rotor zirconium
|FraAM=Zirconium rotor
}}


==Gallery==
<gallery>
P1 Zirconium Rotor Location.png|The Zirconium Rotor.
P1 Zirconium Rotor Collected.png|The part being retrieved to the [[S.S. Dolphin]].
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In real life, [[Wikipedia:Zirconium|Zirconium]] is a gray-white transition metal, which resembles titanium. It is also highly resistant to corrosion, just like it was as described in the game.
*This ship part's surface is comprized of multiple colors, contrary to the gray of pure zirconium. Due to this, it is probable the metal was {{w|Anodizing|anodized}}, likely for wear resistance, which may be necessary as the part appears to be shaped like a gear. However, this may also make it more vulnerable to damage from thermal stress, so the gear is likely used in a location where it will not become overly hot within the [[S.S. Dolphin]].


{{Ship Parts Chart}}
==References==
{{refs}}


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{{The Distant Spring}}
[[Category:Mandatory Ship Parts]]
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Latest revision as of 18:11, November 8, 2024

Zirconium Rotor Icon used to represent the ship part on the wiki.
Artwork of the Zirconium Rotor.
This ship part is required for the S.S. Dolphin to escape the planet.
Weight 30
Max. carriers 50 Pikmin
Location The Distant Spring

The Zirconium Rotor (ジルコニウムローター?, lit.: "Zirconium Rotor") is a ship part found in Pikmin. The part is made of rust-proof Zirconium and was in good condition when Olimar found it, despite being exposed to the planet's elements. The Optical Illustration/Abstract Masterpiece in Pikmin 2 is located in the same place where the Zirconium Rotor is found. Once retrieved, this ship part does not change the S.S. Dolphin's appearance.

Collecting the part[edit]

DS texture.png
Zirconium Rotor
Location of the Zirconium Rotor.

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

It is located near the Gluon Drive. Get 6 Yellow Pikmin and get some bomb-rocks. Destroy the reinforced wall blocking the path and kill the two Yellow Wollywogs near the white bramble gate and have about 30 Blue Pikmin knock it down. Once finished, have them carry the part back. Note that you don't necessarily have to kill the Yellow Wollywogs, but can guide them out of the way.

If the reinforced wall is not broken down, the Pikmin may also carry it behind the complex of tree stumps and enter the landing site through the backside. However, the other way is quicker.

By throwing Pikmin from the Gluon Drive's room over to the Zirconium Rotor's room, and by abusing the way Pikmin move in a circle when they can't find a path to carry something, the ship part can be picked up and released with the right timing to inch it over to its room's southern wall. Once it's near the wall, the day can be finished, and on the next day, the ship part will appear out in the open.[1]

Notes

Olimar's monologs

It's my Zirconium Rotor!

This is made from rust-proof zirconium, which is particularly suited to making spaceship parts. I had to pay a lot extra to have this installed, and I suspect the mechanic overcharged me.


Made of rust-proof zirconium, it is as shiny as new, despite being left out in this planet's harsh elements.

Naming[edit]

In real life, zirconium is a gray transition metal with a subtle tint of yellow or brown. It is also highly resistant to corrosion, just like it was described in-game.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ジルコニウムローター?
Jirukoniumu Rōtā
Zirconium Rotor
Flag of Québec French (NoA) Rotor zirconium Zirconium rotor
Flag of France French (NoE) Rotor Zirconium Zirconium rotor
Flag of Germany German Zirkonium-Rotor Zirconium rotor
Flag of Italy Italian Rotore zirconio Zirconium rotor
Flag of Spain Spanish Rotor de zirconio Zirconium rotor

Gallery[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • This ship part's surface is comprized of multiple colors, contrary to the gray of pure zirconium. Due to this, it is probable the metal was anodized, likely for wear resistance, which may be necessary as the part appears to be shaped like a gear. However, this may also make it more vulnerable to damage from thermal stress, so the gear is likely used in a location where it will not become overly hot within the S.S. Dolphin.

References[edit]

  1. ^ YouTube video showing how the ship part can appear outside of its room in the next day