The Nova Blaster is a recurring ship part in the Pikmin series. It first appears in Pikmin, as one of the S.S. Dolphin's five optional ship parts. A different Nova Blaster appears in the Olimar's Comeback side story of Pikmin 3 Deluxe, but it is part of the Hocotate Ship. In Pikmin 4, the Nova Blaster from Pikmin returns. The main physical difference between the two Nova Blasters is that the S.S. Dolphin's Nova Blaster has a blue stand, while the Hocotate Ship's one is green.
It is unclear as to why the S.S. Dolphin and Hocotate Ship each have their own Nova Blaster, but it could possibly be as a defense against space pirates.
Mainline appearances[]
Pikmin[]
The Nova Blaster could have been used to intercept the incoming meteor during the opening cutscene of Pikmin. The instruction manual reveals that the reason why Olimar did not intercept the incoming meteor on time is out of complacency, since the S.S. Dolphin was traveling through a usually safe route, so Olimar put the S.S. Dolphin on auto-pilot to get some tea and did not notice the meteor.
The Nova Blaster is located in The Forest of Hope. The first step to obtaining the Nova Blaster is by having Yellow Pikmin destroy the reinforced gate next to the landing area with Bomb Rocks. As Olimar and the Pikmin make their way down the path, they must defeat Dwarf Bulborbs and a Bulborb. They also have to destroy the black wooden gate or go through a small opening in the tree stump's root. The Pikmin have to continue defeating Bulborbs along the way until they finally make it to the Nova Blaster, which is next to a rusted open tin can.
While it is never seen in action, the Nova Blaster's functionality is described in some of Olimar's notes. In his Discovery Notes, Olimar says the Nova Blaster can shoot bursts of light. He also mentions a promotional brochure that claims that the blasts can travel through the currents in space. The Ship Log states that the Nova Blaster can blast stars into pieces.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe[]
In Pikmin 3 Deluxe, the Nova Blaster appears in the final mission of Olimar's Comeback, The Ship Restored. It is held by a golden Shaggy Long Legs, and the Nova Blaster can be retrieved after defeating it.
Pikmin 4[]
In Pikmin 4, the Nova Blaster of the S.S. Dolphin is located in the Sun-Speckled Terrace, where it is kept by an Arachnode in its web. The first step to obtaining the Nova Blaster is climbing the hill near the Meandering Slope landing site and then throwing Pikmin to lower the bridge over the valley. After crossing the bridge, several jars have to be destroyed from either Moss's rush attack or a Bomb Rock. Following this is the Arachnode and its web where it keeps the Nova Blaster, which can be recovered by defeating the Arachnode. The Pikmin can defeat a nearby Puffy Blowhog to retrieve the Nova Blaster more effectively.
Notes[]
Discovery Notes[]
"I've found the Nova Blaster!
This emits a dazzling burst of light capable of destroying almost anything! I'm not exactly sure about this, but the promotional brochure claims that its blasts can travel in the currents of space-time, smashing through stars and into the rifts of space."
Ship Log[]
"This is a weapon of such incredible destructive force that it can blast stars into tiny pieces... It has a strange allure."
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- It is unknown how this part actually functions on the ship.
- The crosshair indicates that one would have to manually aim the weapon to fire it, implying that this part would be in front of Olimar.
- However, due to the fact that the Bowsprit is directly in front of Olimar with little to no space in between, this seemingly can't be the case.
- The crosshair indicates that one would have to manually aim the weapon to fire it, implying that this part would be in front of Olimar.
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