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[[Category:Enemies]]
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[[Category:Dirigibugs]]
[[Category:Dirigibugs]]
[[Image:Careeningdirigibug.jpg|thumb|right|A Careening Dirigibug with a [[bomb-rocks|bomb-rock]] in its hands.]]
[[Image:Careeningdirigibug.jpg|thumb|right|A Careening Dirigibug with a [[bomb-rock]] in its hands.]]


'''Careening Dirigibug'''
'''Careening Dirigibug'''
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'''''Flotillium circusmaximus'''''
'''''Flotillium circusmaximus'''''


'''Careening Dirigibugs''' are extremely strange creatures, seemingly alien to Olimar even on the [[planet of the Pikmin|Pikmin planet]]. They float like [[Swooping Snitchbug|Swooping]] and [[Bumbling Snitchbug|Bumbling Snitchbugs]] but are Dirigibugs rather than [[Scarpanid]]s. They have balloon-like attachments that allow them to fly or hover around. When approached, their defence mechanism involves [[bomb-rocks|bomb-rock]]s, which they apparently produce from inside their body and throw to the ground, detonating a few seconds later. They are defeated in the same way as [[Scarpanid]]s: just throw Pikmin and take them down, watching out for the explosions in the process.
'''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. Don't let their silly appearance fool you though: when approached, Dirigibugs pull from their mouths live [[bomb-rock]]s of all things and toss them onto the ground with the intent blowing you and your Pikmin off the map. If you're quick on your feet, you can use this behavior to damage nearby enemies. Dirigibugs can be defeated in the same manner as [[Scarpanid]]s 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 [[: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]].
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Approach from behind and throw Pikmin, preferably yellow, aiming at the balloons.
Approach from behind and throw Pikmin, preferably yellow, aiming at the balloons.
If they hit the body, it can easily shake them off. [[Ultra-bitter spray]] is recommended. If it throws a bomb, then wait until it's about to go off, then down the bug, and the bomb will hurt it. This can be tricky, as well as risky.
If they hit the body, it can easily shake them off. [[Ultra-bitter spray]] is recommended. If it throws a bomb, then wait until it's about to go off, then down the bug, and the bomb will hurt it. This can be tricky, as well as risky.
An alternative strategy is to force the Careening Dirgibug to throw a bomb at a captain. Immediatley after is goes off, rush in with your Pikmin. The beast will either not have produced a new bomb in time, or it will relinquish it. If it lands near your Pikmin, back off and try again.
An alternative strategy is to force the Careening Dirgibug to throw a bomb at a captain. Immediately after is goes off, rush in with your Pikmin. The beast will either not have produced a new bomb in time, or it will relinquish it. If it lands near your Pikmin, back off and try again.

Revision as of 19:56, January 30, 2008

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

Careening Dirigibug

Flotillium circusmaximus

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. Don't let their silly appearance fool you though: when approached, Dirigibugs pull from their mouths live bomb-rocks of all things and toss them onto the ground with the intent blowing you and your Pikmin off the map. If you're quick on your feet, you can use this behavior to damage nearby 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.

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 the ecosystem. It may be best to consider the possibility that it somehow wandered into the 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 balloon-like 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 disconcerting dinner guest will be dazzled by the colorful presentation!


Fighting strategies

Approach from behind and throw Pikmin, preferably yellow, aiming at the balloons. If they hit the body, it can easily shake them off. Ultra-bitter spray is recommended. If it throws a bomb, then wait until it's about to go off, then down the bug, and the bomb will hurt it. This can be tricky, as well as risky. An alternative strategy is to force the Careening Dirgibug to throw a bomb at a captain. Immediately after is goes off, rush in with your Pikmin. The beast will either not have produced a new bomb in time, or it will relinquish it. If it lands near your Pikmin, back off and try again.