Gluon Drive

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This ship part is required for the S.S. Dolphin to escape the planet.
Weight	50
Max. carriers	70 Pikmin
Location	The Distant Spring

The Gluon Drive is one of the 10 rocket parts found in The Distant Spring, and it is the heaviest ship part in the game. The Gluon Drive uses quark-binding metaphysical gluons and is very scientific but makes the S.S. Dolphin lift off with a roar.

Collecting the Part

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The Gluon Drive, being carried by Blue Pikmin.

It is found near two bridges, one near the part and the other one on the opposite side. Build both and defeat the Shearwigs found near the part.The second bridge requires Blue Pikmin to be built, as you must cross water to reach it, and they can be used to defeat the Wollywog wandering there. As this is the heaviest part in the game, make sure all the Bulbears and the Puffy Blowhog have been defeated to ensure the Pikmin's safety.

Notes

See here.

Trivia

• In real life, gluons are the theoretical particles responsible for the strong nuclear force. They hold quarks, elementary particles, together like glue, hence the name.