The Sagittarius (サジタリウス, Sajitariusu) is a recurring ship part of the S.S. Dolphin in the Pikmin series. It first appears in Pikmin, as one of twenty-five mandatory ship parts to collect, and returns in the Olimar's Shipwreck Tale campaign of Pikmin 4. It resembles the Libra but is bigger.
Mainline appearances[]
Pikmin[]
The Sagittarius, on a slab of rock.
In Pikmin, the Sagittarius is located in The Forest of Hope. There, go out toward the large lake inhabited by Wolpoles. Two bridges need to be built, one surrounded by Sheargrubs and the other on an island. Blue Pikmin are usually needed to retrieve this part, however it is possible to use tactical throws to obtain the part with just Red or Yellow Pikmin. Throw them with a running start toward the small ledge on the right 'shore' of the island the Sagittarius is on, then run over to this ledge and call the Pikmin that should have landed in front of it. They should reach Olimar just before drowning, and can then be thrown to build the bridge. The similar working Swimming glitch also works. Once the Sagittarius is retrieved, it appears on the ship's hull, starboard at cockpit level, to Olimar's right while he is seated.
In the Discovery Notes and Ship Log, the Sagittarius is said to have been a present given to Olimar by his son on Hocotate, much like how the Libra was given to Olimar by his daughter. The Sagittarius always reminds him of the memories of his son when he sees it; it also makes him wonder how worried his son is after Olimar's collision with a meteor.
The function of both the Sagittarius and the Libra are unknown, but they could be some type of star chart or navigational devices.
Pikmin 4[]
In Pikmin 4, the Sagittarius is located in Serene Shores. It appears inside of a Pearly Clamclamp, to the south of the Blossoming Dunes base, and the Pearly Clamclamp must be defeated before the Pikmin can retrieve the Sagittarius. On the path back, if Blue Pikmin are used, they must defeat enemies in the nearby lake. The alternate route is obstructed by a clipboard, which must be pulled down with twenty Yellow Pikmin.
Notes[]
- Discovery Notes:
"I've found my Sagittarius!
My son gave this to me as a present. It brings to mind vision of my son back home on Planet Hocotate. Oh, to be back there right now!"
- Ship Log: "This was a gift from my son. He must be very worried about me..."
Trivia[]
- Like the Libra, it is named after the Sagittarius constellation.
- In Greek mythology, Sagittarius is the God of freedom, and the element of fire.
- The Sagittarius is one of the parts that can be seen on the outside of the ship.
- It's exact function is unknown, but since it is a mandatory ship part, it must somehow be important for the Dolphin.
- The Sagittarius resembles the Essence of Despair from Pikmin 2, like with the Libra.
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