Editing Starship Mario

{{location infobox
|title=Starship Mario
|image=[[File:StarshipMario.png|330px]]
|ruler=[[Mario]], [[Luigi]]
|inhabitants=[[Lubba]], [[Yoshi]], [[Baby Luma]], [[Luma]]s, [[Toad Brigade]], [[Star Bunny|Star Bunnies]], [[penguin]]s, [[Whittle]]s, [[Bob-omb Buddy]], [[Jibberjay]], [[Gearmo]]s, [[Rosalina]] (if the player achieved 242 [[Power Star|Star]]s)
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' ([[List of games by date#2010|2010]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
}}
{{quote|Nice spaceship, yeah? More like a {{color|faceship|blue}}! Har har! Well, at least [[Mario|you'll]] never lose it in a car park! Am I right?|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.

==Layout==
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 the [[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:
*[[Cloud Flower]] &ndash; Complete [[Search for the Toad Brigade Captain]] in the [[Fluffy Bluff Galaxy]]. 
*[[Rock Mushroom]] &ndash; Complete [[Rock and Rollodillo]] in the [[Boulder Bowl Galaxy]]. 
*[[Spring Mushroom]] &ndash; Complete [[Spring into the Chompworks]] in the [[Chompworks Galaxy]]. 
*[[Spin Drill]] &ndash; Complete [[Silver Stars Down Deep]] in the [[Spin-Dig Galaxy]]. 
*[[Bee Mushroom]] &ndash; Complete [[The Sweetest Silver Stars]] in [[Honeyhop Galaxy]]. 
*[[Boo Mushroom]] &ndash; Complete [[Haunting the Howling Tower]] in the [[Boo Moon Galaxy]]. 
*[[Fire Flower]] &ndash; Complete [[Burning Upside Dizzy]] in [[Upside Dizzy Galaxy]].
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===Passengers===
[[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]]. 
*[[Lubba]] &ndash; at the start of the game
*Five yellow [[Luma]]s, two blue Lumas, and one red Luma &ndash; at the start of the game
*[[Co-Star Luma]] &ndash; at the start of the game (it is slightly larger than the playable one)
*[[Hungry Luma]] &ndash; Call to Starship Mario in [[World#Super Mario Galaxy 2|Worlds 1&ndash;S]]. 
*[[Yoshi]] &ndash; Complete [[Saddle Up with Yoshi]] in the [[Yoshi Star Galaxy]].
*[[Luigi]] &ndash; Collect three [[Power Star]]s in [[World 3 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 3]]. Finish the game by collecting 70 Power Stars and defeating [[Bowser]] in [[Bowser's Galaxy Generator]].
*[[Boards (characters)|Board]]s &ndash; some at the start of the game, others after Yoshi appears
*[[Toad Brigade]] &ndash; Complete [[Digga-Leg's Planet]] in [[Spin-Dig Galaxy]].
*[[Banktoad]] &ndash; Collect seven Power Stars.
*[[Mailtoad]] &ndash; Collect thirteen Power Stars.
*[[Lumalee]] (one [[Chance Cube]]) &ndash; Collect any normal or hidden Power Star in World 3. 
*Lumalee (five Chance Cubes) &ndash; Complete [[The Magnificent Magma Sea]] in the [[Melty Monster Galaxy]].
*Green Luma 1 &ndash; Complete [[Throwback Throwdown]] in the [[Boss Blitz Galaxy]].
*Green Luma 2 &ndash; Collect 120 Power Stars. 
*[[Honeybee]] &ndash; Complete [[The Secret Wall Jump]] in the [[Honeybloom Galaxy]]. 
*[[Star Bunny]] &ndash; Complete [[Think Before You Shake]] in the [[Flip-Swap Galaxy]]. 
*Orange [[Jibberjay]] &ndash; Complete [[Jungle Fluzzard Race]] in the [[Wild Glide Galaxy]]. 
*[[Penguin]] &ndash; Complete [[Exploring the Cosmic Cavern]] in the [[Cosmic Cove Galaxy]]. 
*[[Whittle]] &ndash; Complete [[Tall Trunk's Big Slide]] in [[Tall Trunk Galaxy]]. 
*[[Gearmo (gold)|Gold Gearmo]] &ndash; Complete [[C'mere, Goomba]] in the [[Boulder Bowl Galaxy]].
*[[Gearmo (silver)|Silver Gearmo]] &ndash; Complete [[C'mere, Topman]] in the [[Space Storm Galaxy]]. 
*[[Bob-omb Buddy]] &ndash; Complete [[Return of the Whomp King]] in the [[Throwback Galaxy]]. 
*[[Rosalina]] &ndash; Complete [[The Perfect Run]] in the [[Grandmaster Galaxy]].
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===Totals Sign===
[[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 [[Power Star]]s, huh? We'll keep track of how many ya got. That's it, 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. 
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==Appearances in other games==
===''Fortune Street''===
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Starship Mario reappears as a default board in ''[[Fortune Street]]''.

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
[[File:SSB4 WiiU Starship Mario.jpg|thumb|Starship Mario as seen in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
On the stage [[Mario Galaxy (stage)|Mario Galaxy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Starship Mario can be seen above the main stage in the background. Lubba can also be seen onboard, as well as several other Lumas. It also appears as a trophy. However, it is removed from the stage in 8-Player Smash, alongside Bowser's [[Airship]] and the Starshroom.

Starship Mario also appears as an Advanced-class support [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', using its artwork from ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''. When equipped, it increases the fighter's [[jump]] height. In [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate#Adventure|World of Light]], the Starship Mario spirit is encountered in the outer space region, northeast on the Light Realm map, on the path leading to [[List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Melee#Falco|Falco]]'s battle. To earn the spirit, the player has to beat a Giant Mario on the stage Mario Galaxy.
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==Gallery==
===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''===
<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]]
SMG2 Starship Mario Screenshot.png|[[Mario]] standing aboard the bridge of Starship Mario
Starship Mario Face.png|The face of Starship Mario, with Yoshi's egg on the nose
Starship Mario Green Room.png|Luigi's room
Starship Mario Red Room.png|Mario's room
Starship Mario Garden.png|The garden area
Starship Mario Tree.png|Mario near two green [[Luma]]s
Starship Mario Berry Platform.png|The [[fruit (Yoshi food)|fruit]] platform
Starship Mario Starshroom.png|The Starshroom
Starship Mario Teleporter.png|A Warp Pad
Starship Mario Luma Ring.png|A ring of Star Bits around a Luma
Starship Mario River.png|The river near the bottom of the ship
Starship Mario Pipe Room.png|Inside the ship
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]]
</gallery>

===Other===
<gallery>
SMG Concept Artwork Proposal.jpg|2005 proposal documents for "[[Super Mario Galaxy|Super Mario Revolution]]," featuring a planet shaped like [[Mario]]'s head
ISWii20.png|Screenshot from ''[[Fortune Street]]''
SSB4 WiiU Mario Galaxy.jpg|Screenshot from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
SNW YA Starship Mario.png|Starship Mario with the starting planet of [[Gateway Galaxy]] in the [[Super Nintendo World#Yoshi's Adventure|Yoshi's Adventure]] ride in [[Super Nintendo World]]
</gallery>

==Profiles==
===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''===
*'''North American website bio:'''<ref>Nintendo. [https://web.archive.org/web/20100528064822/http://www.supermariogalaxy.com/#/game-characters/starship-mario Starship Mario]. ''supermariogalaxy.com''. Retrieved May 28, 2010 snapshot via Wayback Machine.</ref> "''This grass-sprouted ship sure looks familiar... helmed by Mario himself, the hero and his friends will travel the universe in this majestic spaceship! New friends, secret rooms, and much more will appear as you progress.''"

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''====
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Starship Mario
|image=[[File:SSB4TrophyStarshipMario.png|100px]]
|category=Stage
|appears_in='''Wii''' Super Mario Galaxy 2 (05/2010)
|trophy_box=12: Super Mario Galaxy 2
|unlock=Random
|desc=This ship was made for Mario by Lubba, head honcho of the Luma crew. It's fueled by Power Stars, so the more Mario collects, the deeper he can go into space. Also, as he continues his adventure, the ship will fill up with new friends and items from all over the universe. At some point, a Yoshi's Egg will even appear on the ship's nose!
|desc2=This ship was made for Mario by Lubba, head honcho of the Luma crew. It's fuelled by Power Stars, so the more Mario collects, the deeper he can go into space. Also, as he continues his adventure, the ship will fill up with new friends and items from all over the universe. At some point, a Yoshi's Egg will even appear on the ship's nose!
}}

====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit====
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!rowspan=2 width=8%"|Game
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|'''Starship Mario'''
|[[File:SSBU Starship Mario Spirit.png|100px]]
|''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' Series
|Support (1)
|Advanced
|Jump ↑
|World of Light (Light Realm)
|Giant [[Mario]]
|'''Hazard:''' Low Gravity
*Gravity is reduced
*The enemy is giant
|[[Mario Galaxy (stage)|Mario Galaxy]] (Battlefield)
|The Starship Sails
|}

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap={{hover|星船|ほしぶね}}マリオ
|JapR=Hoshibune Mario
|JapM=Starship Mario
|Chi=瑪利歐星艦<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.hk/smg2/adventure/index.html Official ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' website]. ''Nintendo HK''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.</ref>
|ChiR=Mǎlì'ōu xīng jiàn
|ChiM=Mario Starship
|Dut=Mario-ruimteschip
|DutM=Mario Spaceship
|Fre=Vaisseau Mario
|FreM=Spacecraft Mario
|Ger=Raumschiff Mario
|GerM=Spaceship Mario
|Ita=Astronave Mario
|ItaM=Spaceship Mario
|Kor=우주선 마리오호
|KorR=Ujuseon Mario-ho
|KorM=Spaceship Mario
|Por=Nave Espacial Mario
|PorM=Mario Spaceship
|Rus=Звездолёт Марио
|RusR=Zvezdolot Mario
|RusM=Starship Mario
|Spa=Astronave Mario
|SpaM=Starship Mario
}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Beta Starship Mario SMG2.png|thumb|An early screenshot of ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'', showing a different-looking Mario head planet]]
*[[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>Sahdev, Ishaan (June 9, 2010). [https://www.siliconera.com/2010/06/09/yoshi-originally-intended-for-first-mario-galaxy/ Yoshi Originally Intended For First Super Mario Galaxy]. ''Siliconera''. Retrieved March 9, 2020.</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!"''
**Also in ''Fortune Street'', Wario references ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'' by saying, ''"If I flip the "M" on that ship upside down, it'll all be mine!"''
*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.

==References==
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