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[[File:Koppai.png|thumb|Koppai and its moon.]] | [[File:Koppai.png|thumb|Koppai and its moon.]] | ||
'''Koppai''' ({{j|コッパイ|Koppai}}) is the home planet of [[Alph]], [[Brittany]], and [[Charlie]], the [[leader]]s in | '''Koppai''' ({{j|コッパイ|Koppai}}) is the home planet of [[Alph]], [[Brittany]], and [[Charlie]], the [[leader]]s in {{p3}}. Much like [[Hocotate]], life on Koppai appears similar to that of Earth's, but with some important differences. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Not much is known about the planet Koppai; its most important feature in ''Pikmin 3'' is that it is about 279,000 light-years away from [[PNF-404]]. The diameter of the Milky Way is around 100,000 light-years; assuming PNF-404 is Earth, Koppai would exist in a neighboring dwarf galaxy (the {{w|Small Magellanic Cloud}} is a good candidate distance-wise, which suggests that Koppai would potentially be observable through telescopes from Earth's surface). Koppai's surface is never seen or described in-game, save for when Alph mentions that the sandy arena of the [[Sandbelching Meerslug]] reminds him of Koppai,{{cite quote|Beyond the dense jungle, at the end of a strangely foreboding pathway...we found ourselves in a vast desert. It rather resembles the terrain of Koppai.|Alph|a [[Pikmin 3 voyage log|voyage log]] entry}} and how Twilight River reminds him of Koppai's hot springs.{{cite quote|Doesn't this area remind you of a Koppai hot spring?|Alph|in a [[Check in/Plot#Heading for the Twilight River|check in conversation | Not much is known about the planet Koppai; its most important feature in ''Pikmin 3'' is that it is about 279,000 light-years away from [[PNF-404]]. The diameter of the Milky Way is around 100,000 light-years; assuming PNF-404 is Earth, Koppai would exist in a neighboring dwarf galaxy (the {{w|Small Magellanic Cloud}} is a good candidate distance-wise, which suggests that Koppai would potentially be observable through telescopes from Earth's surface). Koppai's surface is never seen or described in-game, save for when Alph mentions that the sandy arena of the [[Sandbelching Meerslug]] reminds him of Koppai,{{cite quote|Beyond the dense jungle, at the end of a strangely foreboding pathway...we found ourselves in a vast desert. It rather resembles the terrain of Koppai.|Alph|a [[Pikmin 3 voyage log|voyage log]] entry}} and how Twilight River reminds him of Koppai's hot springs.{{cite quote|Doesn't this area remind you of a Koppai hot spring?|Alph|in a [[Check in/Plot#Heading for the Twilight River|check in conversation]].}} ''Pikmin 3''{{'s}} opening [[cutscene]] seems to depict the planet with a very thick atmosphere, covered in large cloud masses. One can infer Koppai has an Earth-like interior, with convection, a magnetosphere, and a means of {{w|outgassing}} (such as volcanoes) to seal in and maintain its atmosphere. | ||
According to Brittany, the gravity on Koppai is roughly ten times stronger than on PNF-404. Assuming PNF-404 is Earth, this most likely indicates that Koppai is ten times denser than Earth, classified as a {{w|Mega-Earth}}. Brittany also mentions that Koppai's atmosphere has one-third the oxygen concentration of PNF-404's. Accordingly, if PNF-404 is again assumed to be Earth, Koppai would have an atmosphere that consists of roughly 7% oxygen. Brittany hypothesizes that the higher oxygen ratio is what allows the life-forms of PNF-404 to grow to such comparatively large sizes. It is assumed that the giant insects that lived in the {{w|Carboniferous}} only grew to their size due to the greater amounts of oxygen in the air during that time, which would support her theory. | According to Brittany, the gravity on Koppai is roughly ten times stronger than on PNF-404. Assuming PNF-404 is Earth, this most likely indicates that Koppai is ten times denser than Earth, classified as a {{w|Mega-Earth}}. Brittany also mentions that Koppai's atmosphere has one-third the oxygen concentration of PNF-404's. Accordingly, if PNF-404 is again assumed to be Earth, Koppai would have an atmosphere that consists of roughly 7% oxygen. Brittany hypothesizes that the higher oxygen ratio is what allows the life-forms of PNF-404 to grow to such comparatively large sizes. It is assumed that the giant insects that lived in the {{w|Carboniferous}} only grew to their size due to the greater amounts of oxygen in the air during that time, which would support her theory. | ||
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===Koppaites=== | ===Koppaites=== | ||
[[File:Three leaders P3 screenshot.png|thumb|The three Koppaites [[Alph]], [[Brittany]], and [[Charlie]].]] | [[File:Three leaders P3 screenshot.png|thumb|The three Koppaites [[Alph]], [[Brittany]], and [[Charlie]].]] | ||
Koppaites are the dominant species on Koppai. They stand around the size of a nickel, the same general size as a Hocotatian. Unlike Hocotatians, however, Koppaites seem to grow more hair on their heads and have smaller noses. Their eyes appear to be wide open at all times, whereas a Hocotatian's eyes appear small, squinted, and black normally, and widen when startled. Koppaites also have smaller ears that are rounded at the ends, as opposed to the Hocotatians' broader, pointed ones. | Koppaites are the dominant species on Koppai. They stand around the size of a nickel, the same general size as a Hocotatian. Unlike Hocotatians, however, Koppaites seem to grow more hair on their heads and have smaller noses. Their eyes appear to be wide open at all times, whereas a Hocotatian's eyes appear small, squinted, and black normally, and widen when startled. Koppaites also have smaller ears that are rounded at the ends, as opposed to the Hocotatians' broader, pointed ones. | ||
Koppaites can breathe oxygen, unlike Hocotatians. However, they must still wear protective suits while on [[PNF-404]] because the planet's oxygen levels are three times higher than Koppai's. | Koppaites can breathe oxygen, unlike Hocotatians. However, they must still wear protective suits while on [[PNF-404]] because the planet's oxygen levels are three times higher than Koppai's.{{source needed}} | ||
Koppaites are only capable of metabolizing a substance called Piktamin U. It is explained by [[Brittany]] that [[Pikpik Carrot]]s do not contain Piktamin U, which is why [[Hocotate Freight]] could not help with Koppai's food crisis. Fortunately, the massive fruits found on PNF-404 contain large amounts of this substance. | Koppaites are only capable of metabolizing a substance called Piktamin U. It is explained by [[Brittany]] that [[Pikpik Carrot]]s do not contain Piktamin U, which is why [[Hocotate Freight]] could not help with Koppai's food crisis. Fortunately, the massive fruits found on PNF-404 contain large amounts of this substance. | ||
One of [[Alph]]'s dialogues seems to indicate that the Koppaite brain does not produce the hunger-appeasing hormone {{w|leptin}}, meaning Koppaites can and will continuously eat without ever feeling full; this problem was one of the reasons they have fallen into a famine. | One of [[Alph]]'s dialogues seems to indicate that the Koppaite brain does not produce the hunger-appeasing hormone {{w|leptin}}, meaning Koppaites can and will continuously eat without ever feeling full; this problem was one of the reasons they have fallen into a famine.{{source needed}} | ||
It is possible, though not confirmed, that Koppaites might be a related species to Hocotatians, but adapted to a different environment. | It is possible, though not confirmed, that Koppaites might be a related species to Hocotatians, but adapted to a different environment. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
Prior to the events of '' | Prior to the events of ''Pikmin 3'', it is known that Koppai has quite an expansive population, which lusts heavily for eatables. Its sub-par planning of the production necessary to sustain such a lifestyle eventually leads to a food shortage. ''Pikmin 3''{{'s}} storyline starts with three explorers being sent out on a mission to scour a distant planet for food, so that it may be retrieved to stop the hunger problem. | ||
{{spoiler section| | {{spoiler section| | ||
If the player completes the game without all [[fruit]]s, the epilogue is unclear as to whether the Koppaites pull through with the limited food supplies recovered by the game's [[leader]]s. The epilogue upon completing the game with all fruits, however, tells of how Koppai prospers as a civilization and manages to change their lifestyle in order to prevent future food shortage disasters. | If the player completes the game without all [[fruit]]s, the epilogue is unclear as to whether the Koppaites pull through with the limited food supplies recovered by the game's [[leader]]s. The epilogue upon completing the game with all fruits, however, tells of how Koppai prospers as a civilization and manages to change their lifestyle in order to prevent future food shortage disasters. | ||
|the endings of | |the endings of {{p3}}}} | ||
==Technology== | ==Technology== | ||
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==Government== | ==Government== | ||
It seems that [[Pokos]] are a universal currency in the ''Pikmin'' universe, as Koppai is also hinted to use them. ''Pikmin 3'''s [[Collect treasure!]] stages have markers for a point value, labeled with what appears to be a Poko. | It seems that [[Pokos]] are a universal currency in the ''Pikmin'' universe, as Koppai is also hinted to use them. ''Pikmin 3'''s [[Collect treasure!]] stages have markers for a point value, labeled with what appears to be a Poko. This is not confirmed, however, as [[Mission Mode]] is not considered [[canon]]. | ||
Due to the fact that Koppaites have it "written into their DNA to never stop eating and never stop to plan", it can be assumed that they have a very weak government. However, Brittany mentions elections when speaking to Alph, meaning there must be some sort of president or mayor on Koppai. | Due to the fact that Koppaites have it "written into their DNA to never stop eating and never stop to plan", it can be assumed that they have a very weak government. However, Brittany mentions elections when speaking to Alph, meaning there must be some sort of president or mayor on Koppai.{{cite quote|Hee hee... Maybe you should run for office when we get back to Koppai, {{color|2=#AA0|Alph}}!|[[Brittany]]|a [[Check_in/Small_talk#Small_talk_22|check in conversation]]}} | ||
==Relations with Hocotate== | ==Relations with Hocotate== | ||
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==Naming== | ==Naming== | ||
The name "Koppai" comes from Nintendo's founding name, "Nintendo Koppai", back when they were still a | The name "Koppai" comes from Nintendo's founding name, "Nintendo Koppai", back when they were still a card company. | ||
===Names in other languages=== | ===Names in other languages=== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{refs}} | {{refs}} | ||
[[Category:Koppai]] | [[Category:Koppai]] | ||
[[Category:Planets]] | [[Category:Planets]] | ||