Libra

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File:LibraPikmin.jpg
This ship part is required for the S.S. Dolphin to escape the planet.
Weight	15
Max. carriers	25 Pikmin
Location	Forest Navel

The Libra is one of the thirty S.S. Dolphin pieces appearing in Pikmin. This item is located in The Forest Navel. This item is similar to the Sagittarius and is identical in appearance. It was given to Olimar by his daughter, and is named after the astrological sign. The Libra is just like the Sagittarius except it gave Olimar memories and thoughts about his daughter. The Libra, like its cousin, the Sagittarius, could be some kind of star chart or navigational device.

Collecting the part

The Libra, on the ledge it is found on.

Getting it is very complicated, as all Red, Blue, and Yellow Pikmin are needed to retrieve it. First travel to the large lake area, and go along a short pathway to the right. Go through a narrow strip of land occupied with fire geysers. A bridge has to be built to reach the land, then throw fifteen yellows to retrieve it, and at least five blues to open up a geyser for Olimar to reach the area where they can be thrown. Then switch Pikmin from yellow to red to carry it across the fire. It should be noted that Pikmin get deflowered when carrying the Libra off the ledge. This can be avoided by calling them before they fall or simply looking away by positioning the camera.

Glitch

There is a rather notorious glitch involving the Libra. The part may bounce and fall into the abyss when pulled from the ledge it is postioned on. The part may not reappear in any way on the file (though sometimes it will reappear in a random location). Should this happen to the player, he or she should reset the game immediately, as the game cannot be completed without this part although this can be fixed in the New Play Control! version.

Notes

• The Libra is one of the parts that can be seen on the outside of the ship.

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Trivia

• Like the Sagittarius the Libra is named after the constellation of the same name.
• In Greek mythology, Libra is the goddess of truth and balance.
• Even though the libra and the Sagittarius are the same size when showed on the S.S. Dolphin, the Libra takes only 15 pikmin to carry and the Sagittarius takes 20. Though the size of the pieces when they have yet to be retrieved is different.