The S.S. Dolphin

The S.S. Dolphin is Captain Olimar's trusty ship in Pikmin, though it is apparently owned by the company he works for, Hocotate Freight. In Pikmin, it is struck by an asteroid while Olimar is returning from vacation and crashlands on the Pikmin planet, shedding thirty of its parts in the process. After discovering the Main Engine near the crash site, Olimar can use the Dolphin to fly into the atmosphere when night approaches, as it is too risky to stay on the planet with all of the noctural creatures wandering about.

To successfully escape from the planet, Olimar must collect at least 25 of the Dolphin's missing parts. At various part counts, the Dolphin will be able to access new areas on the planet. After finding one part (the Main Engine) the Dolphin can go to the Forest of Hope, then after finding four more it can go to the Forest Navel, and seven more after that (12 total) will allow it to reach the Distant Spring. Only by finding 29 parts can it go to the Final Trial, where the last part is found.

Parts

The Impact Site

The Main Engine is the first of two parts found at the Impact Site. It is a necessary ship part and requires 20 Pikmin to carry.

• First Note: Amazing! There's no mistaking it! My ship's engine rests before my very eyes! By a stroke of pure luck, I have already stumbled upon the most important piece of my damaged craft! Fate has smiled upon me! But... how will I get it back to the Dolphin?
• Second Note: It was pure luck that I found this piece first. With this I can at least lift off!
• Third Note: Oh, glorious! With the help of these Pikmin, I've taken a huge step back toward home. My ship can once again lift off!

The Positron Generator is the second part found at the Impact Site, trapped within a Pearly Clamclamp. It is a necessary ship part and requires 20 Pikmin to carry.

• First Note: By combining batteries with solar cells, this machine can generate incredible amounts of electricity. What a timely find! Those Instant Space Noodles will taste better heated up.
• Second Note: This electric generator is so powerful that if you approach it carelessly, you'll get an electric shock!