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{{Infobox enemy
{{Infobox enemy
|pikmin2=y
|pikmin2=y
|image=Careeningdirigibug.jpg
|image=12.jpg‎
|size=270px
|size=270px
|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]]
|challenge= [[Abduction Den]]
|weight=3
|weight=3
|height=47mm
|height=47
|max_pikmin=6
|max_pikmin=6
|seeds=8 seeds
|seeds=8 seeds
|value=4
|value=4
|attacks=Drops [[Bomb Rock|bomb-rocks]]
|attacks=Drops bomb rocks
|vitality=1500}}
|vitality=1500
'''Careening Dirigibugs''' <span style="line-height:20px;">(サクレウラメ) </span>are extremely strange creatures found in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' 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 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.
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'''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 the arena. 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. 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 swarm it when it falls.


These beasts are only found underground, which includes caves, [[Challenge Mode]] and a single [[:Category:2-player locations|2-Player stage]], [[Hostile Territory]].
These beasts are only found underground, which includes caves, [[Challenge Mode]] and a single [[:Category:2-player locations|2-Player stage]], [[Hostile Territory]].
==Notes==
[[Image:Careeningdirigibug.jpg|thumb|A Careening Dirigibug with a [[bomb rock]] in its hands.]]
===Olimar's Notes===
{{Notes|olimar=y|louie=y}}
''"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===
 
''"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 try
== Fighting strategies ==
The creature should be approached from behind if possible. [[Ultra-bitter spray]] is very useful should the enemy be carrying a bomb rock. The distance and direction the bomb is thrown when the creature is attacked is random. Should it land too close to the enemy to be able to make an approach, the player must back off and try again. Another way is to first have it drop its bomb. The you must throw enough pikmin to make it hit the ground. Then call them back. Then when the bomb blows up the creature will have no bomb, making it vulnerable.


ing to kill your Pikmin on the other side. In the Cavern of Chaos some can get caught in the pipes.
==Brawl Trophy Description==
"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."


==Battle Strategies==
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.


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. 
== Trivia ==
 
* 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.
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.
* 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.
*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 widths="120">
<gallery>
170.png|A Careening Dirigibug in the [[Piklopedia]].
File:170.png|A Careening Dirigibug in the Piklopedia.
Careening Dirigibug.png|A Careening Dirigibug without a bomb rock in it's claws.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia==
* 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 resemblance to the [[wikipedia:Eosapien|Eosapiens]] from the documentary "Alien Planet". Both these creatures float using gas-filled sacks on their heads, effectively hunt down their targets, and also have general body-shape appearances.
* It is possible for Olimar and Louie to detonate the Bomb Rock while the Dirigibug is holding it when they punch beneath it. It throws the rock before it explodes and has no beneficial use in the game however.
* The Careening Dirigibug's name is based partly on its movements, careening or swerving or rushing headlong. The other half is based on a portmanteau of "Dirigible," a balloon based airship, and "bug," since it is insectiod in origins.
{{Enemies}}
{{Enemies}}
[[Category:Pikmin 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Airborne enemies]]
[[Category:Airborne enemies]]
[[Category:Cavern of Chaos]]
[[Category:Explosion enemies]]
[[Category:Dream Den]]
[[Category:Subterranean Complex]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2 Challenge Mode]]
[[Category:Dirigibugs]]
[[Category:Submerged Castle]]
[[Category:Hole of Heroes]]
[[Category:2-Player Battle]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2]]
[[Category:Enemies]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2 only Enemies]]

Revision as of 18:30, October 11, 2013

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

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 the arena. Despite their comical appearance, when approached, Dirigibugs pull from their mouths bomb rocks 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. Dirigibugs can be defeated in the same manner as Scarpanids and other flying enemies: rapidly throw Pikmin onto it while in the air (one Purple Pikmin will work just as well), then swarm it when it falls.

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

Artwork of a Careening Dirigibug.
A Careening Dirigibug with a bomb rock in its hands.

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!”

Fighting strategies

The creature should be approached from behind if possible. Ultra-bitter spray is very useful should the enemy be carrying a bomb rock. The distance and direction the bomb is thrown when the creature is attacked is random. Should it land too close to the enemy to be able to make an approach, the player must back off and try again. Another way is to first have it drop its bomb. The you must throw enough pikmin to make it hit the ground. Then call them back. Then when the bomb blows up the creature will have no bomb, making it vulnerable.

Brawl Trophy Description

"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."


Trivia

  • 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 Eosapiens from the documentary "Alien Planet", and also from 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.
  • In this creature's Piklopedia entry, 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

  • A Careening Dirigibug in the Piklopedia.

    A Careening Dirigibug in the Piklopedia.

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