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[[File:Rescue Corps icon.png|thumb|The red variant of the Rescue Corps logo.]] | |||
The '''Rescue Corps''' is a group of 7 humanoid individuals and a space dog named [[Oatchi]] who are sent to rescue [[Captain Olimar]] from a crash landing on [[PNF-404]]. However, the Rescue Corps crash as well, and must be rescued themselves by the [[Pikmin 4 | The '''Rescue Corps''' is a group of 7 humanoid individuals and a space dog named [[Oatchi]] who are sent to rescue [[Captain Olimar]] from a crash landing on [[PNF-404]]. However, the Rescue Corps crash as well, and must be rescued themselves by the [[rookie Rescue Officer]], their newest recruit. | ||
==History== | |||
The Rescue Corps' history before ''Pikmin 4'' is detailed in the [[Rescue Journal]], mostly the "Shepherd Family History" section. The organization was founded for charity by the [[Minor characters#Shepherd family|Shepherd family]] soon after their settlement of planet [[Giya]]. Although Giyans had kept dogs for at least as long as they had lived on the planet, the 36th captain of the Rescue Corps was the first one to order that they be trained for rescue work. The technology needed for space travel was somehow lost before the Rescue Corps' founding, so the organization was only active there for most of its history. Several generations after Giya reinvented space travel, the Rescue Corps branched out into space and gained members from other worlds. | |||
== Members == | == Members == | ||
[[File:Pikmin 4 Rescue Corps.png|thumb|Silhouettes of the group, with Oatchi revealed.]] | [[File:Pikmin 4 Rescue Corps.png|thumb|Silhouettes of the group, with Oatchi revealed.]] | ||
Each member has an official role within the Rescue Corps, and as they are rescued, grant more options to the [[Rescue Command Post]]. | As of ''Pikmin 4'', the Rescue Corps has members from the planets [[Giya]], [[Ohri]], [[Nijo]] and [[Karut]]. Each member has an official role within the Rescue Corps, and as they are rescued, grant more options to the [[Rescue Command Post]]. | ||
* [[ | * [[Rookie Rescue Officer]]: Newest recruit and Pikmin commander. | ||
* [[Oatchi]]: Rescue Pup. | * [[Oatchi]]: Rescue Pup. | ||
* [[Collin]]: The comms operator. | * [[Collin]]: The comms operator. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* The [[ | * The suit color the player selects for the [[rookie Rescue Officer]]'s spacesuit determines the color of the Rescue Officer suits and ID badges, Shepherd's bandanna, the [[S.S. Beagle]], the [[S.S. Shepherd]], and the flags that indicate a [[cave]]'s full investigation. | ||
* All of the Rescue Corps names are a play on different dog breeds. Similarly, the two ships, the [[S.S. Beagle]] and the [[S.S. Shepherd]], are also named after different dog breeds. | * All of the Rescue Corps names are a play on different dog breeds. Similarly, the two ships, the [[S.S. Beagle]] and the [[S.S. Shepherd]], are also named after different dog breeds. | ||
**[[Collin]]'s Japanese name is based on '''Collie''' dogs. | ** [[Collin]]'s Japanese name is based on '''Collie''' dogs. | ||
**[[Shepherd]]'s name is based on '''Shepherd''' dogs. | ** [[Shepherd]]'s name is based on '''Shepherd''' dogs. | ||
**[[Russ]]'s name is based on the "Jack '''Russ'''el Terrier." | ** [[Russ]]'s name is based on the "Jack '''Russ'''el Terrier." | ||
**[[Dingo]]'s name is based on a type of canine, called a '''dingo'''. | ** [[Dingo]]'s name is based on a type of canine, called a '''dingo'''. | ||
**[[Yonny]]'s name alludes to the Papillon dog breed. | ** [[Yonny]]'s name alludes to the Papillon dog breed. | ||
**[[Bernard]]'s name is based on the St. '''Bernard''' dog breed. | ** [[Bernard]]'s name is based on the St. '''Bernard''' dog breed. | ||
* The Rescue Corps' logo closely resembles the S.S. Shepherd as seen from the front. | |||
* The Rescue Corps' logo is often accompanied by the [[Koppaite text]] {{kt|H|T|C|U}}, which transliterates to HTCU or HTOU. | |||
== Names in other languages == | == Names in other languages == | ||
Latest revision as of 17:12, December 9, 2024
The Rescue Corps is a group of 7 humanoid individuals and a space dog named Oatchi who are sent to rescue Captain Olimar from a crash landing on PNF-404. However, the Rescue Corps crash as well, and must be rescued themselves by the rookie Rescue Officer, their newest recruit.
History[edit]
The Rescue Corps' history before Pikmin 4 is detailed in the Rescue Journal, mostly the "Shepherd Family History" section. The organization was founded for charity by the Shepherd family soon after their settlement of planet Giya. Although Giyans had kept dogs for at least as long as they had lived on the planet, the 36th captain of the Rescue Corps was the first one to order that they be trained for rescue work. The technology needed for space travel was somehow lost before the Rescue Corps' founding, so the organization was only active there for most of its history. Several generations after Giya reinvented space travel, the Rescue Corps branched out into space and gained members from other worlds.
Members[edit]
As of Pikmin 4, the Rescue Corps has members from the planets Giya, Ohri, Nijo and Karut. Each member has an official role within the Rescue Corps, and as they are rescued, grant more options to the Rescue Command Post.
- Rookie Rescue Officer: Newest recruit and Pikmin commander.
- Oatchi: Rescue Pup.
- Collin: The comms operator.
- Shepherd: The captain.
- Russ: The material engineer and scientist.
- Dingo: Solo mission ranger.
- Yonny: The doctor.
- Bernard: The pilot.
Trivia[edit]
- The suit color the player selects for the rookie Rescue Officer's spacesuit determines the color of the Rescue Officer suits and ID badges, Shepherd's bandanna, the S.S. Beagle, the S.S. Shepherd, and the flags that indicate a cave's full investigation.
- All of the Rescue Corps names are a play on different dog breeds. Similarly, the two ships, the S.S. Beagle and the S.S. Shepherd, are also named after different dog breeds.
- Collin's Japanese name is based on Collie dogs.
- Shepherd's name is based on Shepherd dogs.
- Russ's name is based on the "Jack Russel Terrier."
- Dingo's name is based on a type of canine, called a dingo.
- Yonny's name alludes to the Papillon dog breed.
- Bernard's name is based on the St. Bernard dog breed.
- The Rescue Corps' logo closely resembles the S.S. Shepherd as seen from the front.
- The Rescue Corps' logo is often accompanied by the Koppaite text
, which transliterates to HTCU or HTOU.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
レスキュー隊? Resukyū-Tai |
Rescue Team |
 Chinese(traditional) |
救援隊 Jiùyuán Duì |
Rescue Team |
 Chinese(simplified) |
救援队 Jiùyuán Duì |
Rescue Team |
 Dutch |
Reddingsteam | Rescue team |
 French |
Équipe de secours | Rescue team |
 German |
Rettungscrew | Rescue crew |
 Italian |
Squadra di soccorso | Rescue team |
 Korean |
구조대 gujodae |
Rescue Team |
 Portuguese |
Brigada de Resgate | Rescue Brigade |
 Spanish |
Brigada de Rescate | Rescue Brigade |
| Characters | |
|---|---|
| Leaders | Olimar • Louie • The President • Alph • Brittany • Charlie • Rookie Rescue Officer • Oatchi • Moss |
| Rescue Corps | Collin • Shepherd • Russ • Dingo • Yonny • Bernard |
| Ships | S.S. Dolphin • Hocotate ship • S.S. Drake • S.S. Dolphin II • SPERO • S.S. Beagle • S.S. Shepherd |
| Other | Castaway • Leafling • Minor characters • Pikmin |