Editing Starship Mario

{{quote|Nice spaceship, yeah? More like a {{color|blue|faceship}}! Har har! Well, at least [[Mario|you]]'ll never lose it in a parking lot! Am I right? Har har!|Lubba|Super Mario Galaxy 2}}

'''Starship Mario''' is a [[Mario's face|Mario-head-shaped]] planet and spacecraft that is used to travel across the universe in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. Although notably smaller than the previous games' hub areas, it serves as the hub of the game, replacing the [[Comet Observatory]] from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. Other than its smaller size, another difference from the Comet Observatory is that it also has changing backgrounds, the appearance of which depends on the [[World#Super Mario Galaxy 2|world]] that it is currently in. A flock of gulls can be seen on and around Starship Mario in the first two worlds as well as the [[World S|final world]]. Starship Mario is able to access different worlds by traveling through [[portal]]s between them.

After [[Mario]] collects his first [[Power Star]] from [[Peewee Piranha]], he finds himself on a rocky meteor-battered planetoid. It is captained by [[Lubba]], who commands a crew of [[Luma]]s. After beholding the Power Star, and seeing [[Baby Luma]]'s trust in Mario, he strikes a deal with Mario and hands the ship over to him, reshaping it to look like Mario's head for as long as he continues to collect Power Stars (though it actually remains this way for the remainder of the game).

While on the ship, Mario is able to explore and interact with various non-playable characters, including Lubba and the [[Co-Star Luma]]. Some other characters in the game appear after certain Power Stars are collected or a specific goal is met.

Much like in [[Delfino Plaza]] from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario can ride [[Yoshi]] on Starship Mario. The [[Yoshi's Egg|egg]] that contains him is located on the "nose" of the ship, having been obtained after Mario rescues Yoshi in the [[Yoshi Star Galaxy]]. A small circular platform floating just above Starship Mario has many [[fruit (Yoshi food)|fruit]]s, as well as three [[Boards (characters)|Boards]] that advise the player on how to control Yoshi. If the player eats all of the fruits on this small platform, they get a [[1-Up Mushroom]]. There is also a room under the area with the pressure switch, which can be accessed only by [[jump]]ing into a large chimney that leads into the room or by going through a secret door in the bill of the ship's "cap." The room contains a large ball of light similar to the [[beacon]] in the Comet Observatory, a telescope, and some books. There are also several platforms near the edge of the room, which later become display cases. Various power-ups, such as the [[Fire Flower]] and [[Rock Mushroom]], begin to appear on the display after they are used to obtain certain Power Stars over the course of the game. However, the display cases cannot be penetrated, and thus the power-ups inside cannot be used. A usable [[Cloud Flower]] does appear in front of the ship's wheel after Mario has completed [[Climbing the Cloudy Tower]] in [[Starshine Beach Galaxy]], however. This is the only power-up that can actually be used onboard Starship Mario. The [[Toad Brigade]]'s [[Starshroom]] also stays close to the ship. Transfer between the two ships is possible via a [[Warp Pad]] located in the ship's right ear.

However, the ship's main feature is to allow Mario to travel between and select [[galaxy|galaxies]] to visit. To leave the ship and go to the World Map, one must step up to the ship's wheel near the top, in front of which is a small weight-activated button. When pressed, the button sends the player to the World Map, from which they can select galaxies to visit. If the game was turned off, the player instead goes to the [[Grand World Map]], from which the player can select worlds to visit. If the player wishes to return to Starship Mario without visiting a galaxy, they must position Starship Mario over an empty point on the World Map and then select it, which brings up the option to return. Mario also automatically returns to the ship if he receives a [[Game Over]] at any point during gameplay (unless [[Peewee Piranha's Temper Tantrum]] is not cleared, in which case the player returns to the introductory level, just before the [[Launch Star]]), as opposed to returning to the title screen as would happen in ''Super Mario Galaxy''.

====Engine Room====

[[File:SMG2 Starship Mario Engine Room.png|thumb|200px|[[Mario]] and the [[Co-Star Luma]] inside the Engine Room of Starship Mario]]

The ship's engine room can be entered either by entering a small door in the middle of the ship's "cap" or by using the small chimney on the head of the starship as a [[Warp Pipe]] (standing on top of it). Inside is a single Luma, whose purpose is to convert the energy from each Power Star into fuel for the spaceship. A small ball resembling the beacon can also be found on the ceiling. In addition, as Mario completes certain missions with power-ups, they appear in the Engine Room under small glass domes (all except for the [[Rainbow Star]], which does not appear here for unknown reasons). However, they cannot be used by the player, so their purpose is thought to be more for viewing purposes as souvenirs. Below are listed the seven power-ups that appear here, as well as the conditions that must be met before they will appear here:

[[File:SMG2 Starship Mario Passengers.png|thumb|250px|Many of the passengers that visit Starship Mario will appear on the back of the ship's head.]]

After certain missions have been completed, different species appear on the ship. All creatures stand on tree stumps on the surface of Starship Mario except for the Toad Brigade, who resides on the Starshroom (accessed via a Warp Pad in Starship Mario's right ear); two [[Lumalee]]s that sell [[Chance Cube]]s for [[coin]]s and [[Star Bit]]s (accessed via a Warp Pipe in Starship Mario's left ear); and [[Luigi]], who resides in a small door towards the top back of Starship Mario, and switches places with Mario at any point after he has defeated [[Bowser]] for the first time.  

Below is a full list of every character that makes an appearance on Starship Mario, as well as the conditions that must be met before the characters will appear. All non-playable characters make an appearance on Starship Mario, with the exception of [[Coach (Super Mario Galaxy)|Coach]], [[Penguru]], [[Pianta]]s, [[Princess Peach]], and [[The Chimp]].  

|Below the right ear

|"''Hey--[[Toad Brigade|everyone]]'s waiting for you on the [[Starshroom]]! We found a {{icon|SMG2-1Up}}, so we're keeping it there for you.''"

|Small patch of white flowers on the deck

|"''Shake {{button|wii|Wiimote}} when you're in midjump! [[Spin]]ning will give you just a little more OOMPH! How do you think I jump so high, boiyoing? Try it with me!''"

|Complete [[The Secret Wall Jump]].

|"''Bet you'd like to know our secret… When we get {{icon|SMG2-Coin}} [[coin]]s in the air, we can fly farther!''"

|Back of the head, near the tea set

|"''Listen up! Listen up! There's a trick to going fast with [[Fluzzard]]! Point {{button|wii|Wiimote}} down to dive! Keep diving to go fast! Dive! Dive whenever you can! Fast! Fast!''"

|At the tea set

|Complete [[Return of the Whomp King]].

|"''Have you heard of this [[World S|mythical, legendary world]]? It sounds like an amazing place, but I wonder how you get there…''"

|"''Seeking the [[Green Star|cosmic jewels]]…it's been our lifelong pursuit… There is a saying that 'they can be found when all the [[Power Star|stars]] have been collected…'''"

|Complete [[The Perfect Run]].

[[File:SMG2 Starshipsign.png|thumb|The Totals Sign as it appears on Starship Mario]]

{{quote|Well now...[[Mario|you]]'ve found quite a few of those {{icon|SMG2-Star}} {{color-link|gold|Power Star|Power Stars}}, huh? We'll keep {{color|red|track}} of {{color|blue|how many}} ya got. That's it, {{color|red|the sign next to the helm}} right there.|Lubba|Super Mario Galaxy 2}}

After Mario has collected sixteen Power Stars, a glowing light-blue signpost appears directly to the left of Starship Mario's wheel. This sign lists all of the Power Stars and [[Comet Medal]]s that Mario has currently collected, as well as the galaxies that have been unlocked thus far (and whether the galaxies have been completed or not). This sign is used to help the player keep track of how many Stars they have at any various point in the game. The same information can also be accessed by clicking the "[[Star List]]" button on the pause menu at any time during gameplay.  

 

 

 

==Gallery==

SMG2 Starship Lubba Screenshot.png|Starship Mario before it was reshaped to resemble Mario's head

SMG2 Starshipmario.png|Starship Mario flying in [[World 1 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 1]]

Starship Mario Green Room.png|Luigi's room

Starship Mario Garden.png|The garden area

Starship Mario Tree.png|Mario near two green [[Luma]]s

SMG2 Grand World Map.png|Starship Mario positioned over [[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 2]]

SMG2 Map W3 Overview.png|Starship Mario exploring [[World 3 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 3]]

 

 

 

 

==Names in other languages==

{{foreign names

|Jap={{ruby|星船|ほしぶね}}マリオ

|JapR=Hoshibune Mario

}}

*[[Yoshiaki Koizumi]] wanted to include "a platform that was a planet shaped like a head" in the [[Super Mario Galaxy|first game]], but it did not make the cut.<ref>{{cite|author=Sahdev, Ishaan|date=June 9, 2010|url=www.siliconera.com/2010/06/09/yoshi-originally-intended-for-first-mario-galaxy|title=Yoshi Originally Intended For First Super Mario Galaxy|publisher=Siliconera|accessdate=March 9, 2020|language=en}}</ref> Additionally, in early screenshots for ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', a much different planet shaped like [[Mario]]'s head is shown, looking more similar to the actual Mario than the final one but being smaller.

*Whenever the player selects a [[galaxy]] to fly to from the World Map, Starship Mario turns to look at Mario as he flies to the galaxy.  

*The teacups on the ship look empty, but upon the player zooming in, they are filled to the brim with water. They also have the same ripple as other bodies of water in the game.

*On the cover of ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'', a [[? Block]] and a [[Goomba]] both appear on Starship Mario, even though neither of these things ever appears on Starship Mario in the actual game. Also, the [[Warp Pipe]] has been repositioned, as it now appears higher up on Starship Mario's cap, as opposed to in Starship Mario's left ear.

*Much like the music of the Comet Observatory, Starship Mario's music adds more instruments as Mario progresses through the various worlds. However, when the player first visits Starship Mario, a unique theme, "The Starship Appears," plays.

*Starship Mario always looks like Mario, even when the player is Luigi. This is referenced in ''[[Fortune Street]]'', when Luigi says, ''"Hey! You know what would look good? A spaceship with MY face on it!"''

*Concept art showcased in ''[[The Art of Super Mario Odyssey]]'' depicts a replica of Starship Mario as a souvenir that was considered for [[Honeylune Ridge]] alongside other ''Super Mario Galaxy''-inspired memorabilia.

 

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