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Much like in [[Delfino Plaza]] from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario can ride [[Yoshi]] here. The [[Yoshi's Egg|egg]] that contains him is located on the "nose" of the ship, having been obtained after rescuing Yoshi in the [[Yoshi Star Galaxy]]. A small circular platform floating just above Starship Mario has many [[Berry#Super Mario Galaxy 2|berries]], and three [[Boards (Super Mario Galaxy)|Boards]] that will advise the player on how to control Yoshi. If the player eats all of the berries on this small platform, they will 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 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.  
Much like in [[Delfino Plaza]] from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario can ride [[Yoshi]] here. The [[Yoshi's Egg|egg]] that contains him is located on the "nose" of the ship, having been obtained after rescuing Yoshi in the [[Yoshi Star Galaxy]]. A small circular platform floating just above Starship Mario has many [[Berry#Super Mario Galaxy 2|berries]], and three [[Boards (Super Mario Galaxy)|Boards]] that will advise the player on how to control Yoshi. If the player eats all of the berries on this small platform, they will 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 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.  


After Mario collects his first Power Star, 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 [[Luma (character)|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).
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 [[Luma (character)|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).


However, the ship's main feature is to allow Mario to travel among and select galaxies to visit. To leave the ship and go to the World Map, one must step up to a 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, then the player instead will go 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 will bring up the option to return. Mario will also automatically return 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 intro level, just before the [[Launch Star]]), as opposed to returning to the title screen as would happen in the first game.
However, the ship's main feature is to allow Mario to travel among and select galaxies to visit. To leave the ship and go to the World Map, one must step up to a 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, then the player instead will go 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 will bring up the option to return. Mario will also automatically return 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 intro level, just before the [[Launch Star]]), as opposed to returning to the title screen as would happen in the first game.

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“Nice spaceship, yeah? More like a faceship! Har har!”
—Lubba, Super Mario Galaxy 2

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

Description

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 here. The egg that contains him is located on the "nose" of the ship, having been obtained after rescuing Yoshi in the Yoshi Star Galaxy. A small circular platform floating just above Starship Mario has many berries, and three Boards that will advise the player on how to control Yoshi. If the player eats all of the berries on this small platform, they will get a 1-Up Mushroom. There is also a room under the area with the pressure switch, which can be accessed only by jumping 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 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.

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 Lumas. 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).

However, the ship's main feature is to allow Mario to travel among and select galaxies to visit. To leave the ship and go to the World Map, one must step up to a 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, then the player instead will go 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 will bring up the option to return. Mario will also automatically return 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 intro level, just before the Launch Star), as opposed to returning to the title screen as would happen in the first game.

Engine Room

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:

Passengers

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 Lumalees which sell Chance Cubes for coins and Star Bits (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 will switch 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 they will appear. All non-playable characters make an appearance on Starship Mario, with the exception of Coach, Penguru, Piantas, Princess Peach, and The Chimp.

Totals Sign

The Totals Sign as it appears on Starship Mario.
“Well now...you've found quite a few of those Power Stars, 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 light blue glowing signpost appears directly to the left of Starship Mario's wheel. This sign lists all of the Power Stars and Comet Medals 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.

Appearances in other games

Fortune Street

Main article: Starship Mario (board)

The Starship Mario reappears as a default board in Fortune Street.

Super Smash Bros. series

Starship Mario in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Starship Mario as seen in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

On the Mario Galaxy stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Starship Mario can be seen above the main stage in the background. Lubba can also be seen on board, 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.

The Starship Mario also appears as an Advanced-class support spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, using its artwork from Super Mario Galaxy 2. When equipped, it increases the fighter's jump height. In World of Light, the Starship Mario spirit is encountered in the outer space region, north-east on the Light Realm map, on the path leading to Falco's battle. To earn the spirit, the player has to beat a Giant Mario on the Mario Galaxy stage.

Gallery

Super Mario Galaxy 2

  • Starship Mario before it was reshaped to resemble Mario's head.

    Starship Mario before it was reshaped to resemble Mario's head.

  • Starship Mario flying in World 1.

    Starship Mario flying in World 1.

  • Mario standing aboard the bridge of Starship Mario.

    Mario standing aboard the bridge of Starship Mario.

  • The face of Starship Mario, with Yoshi's egg on the nose.

    The face of Starship Mario, with Yoshi's egg on the nose.

  • Luigi's room.

    Luigi's room.

  • Mario's room.

    Mario's room.

  • The garden area.

    The garden area.

  • Mario near two Green Lumas.

    Mario near two Green Lumas.

  • The berry platform.

    The berry platform.

  • The Starshroom.

    The Starshroom.

  • A Warp Pad.

    A Warp Pad.

  • A ring of Star Bits around a Luma.

    A ring of Star Bits around a Luma.

  • The river near the bottom of the ship.

    The river near the bottom of the ship.

  • Inside the ship.

    Inside the ship.

  • Starship Mario positioned over World 2.

    Starship Mario positioned over World 2.

  • Starship Mario exploring World 3.

    Starship Mario exploring World 3.

Other

Profiles

Super Mario Galaxy 2

  • North American website bio:[1] "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 trophy

Name Image Appears in NTSC-U Description PAL Description
Starship Mario Starship Mario trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Wii Super Mario Galaxy 2 (05/2010) 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! 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

Name Image Game Type Class Effect How to obtain Spirit battle
Opponents Battle conditions Stage Song
Starship Mario Starship Mario's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 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 (Battlefield) The Starship Sails

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 星船マリオ[?]
Hoshibune Mario 		Starship Mario
Chinese 瑪利歐星艦[2]
Mǎlì'ōu xīng jiàn 		Mario Starship
German Raumschiff Mario[?] Spaceship Mario
Italian Astronave Mario[?] Spaceship Mario
Korean 우주선 마리오호[?]
Ujuseon Mario-ho 		Spaceship Mario
Russian Звездолёт Марио[?]
Zvezdolot Mario 		Starship Mario
Spanish Astronave Mario[?] Starship Mario

Trivia

A pre-release screenshot of Starship Mario in Super Mario Galaxy 2.
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 first game, but it did not make the cut.[3] 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 will turn to look at Mario as he flies to the galaxy.
  • The teacups on the ship look empty, but upon 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 Question Block and a Goomba both appear on Starship Mario, even though neither of these things ever appear 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.
  • 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!"

References

  1. ^ Nintendo. Starship Mario. supermariogalaxy.com. Retrieved May 28, 2010 snapshot via Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ Official Super Mario Galaxy 2 website. Nintendo HK. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  3. ^ Sahdev, Ishaan (June 9, 2010). Yoshi Originally Intended For First Super Mario Galaxy. Siliconera. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
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Super Mario Galaxy 2
Playable characters Mario • Luigi • Co-Star Luma
Rideable characters Yoshi • Fluzzard
Forms Cloud Mario • Rock Mario • Fire Mario • Bee Mario • Rainbow Mario • Boo Mario • Spring Mario • Dash Yoshi • Blimp Yoshi • Bulb Yoshi
Non-playable characters Baby Luma • Princess Peach • Lubba • Lumas • Hungry Lumas • Lumalees • Toads • Toad Brigade (Toad Brigade Captain · Banktoad · Mailtoad · Blue Toad · Yellow Toad) • The Chimp • Star Bunnies • Gearmos • Gold Gearmo • Silver Gearmo • Penguins • Penguru • Coach • Jibberjays • Black Jibberjay • Honeybees • Queen Bee • Whittles • Bill Board • Piantas • Bob-omb Buddies • Rosalina • Cosmic Spirit
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Obstacles Banzai Bill Cannon • Bars • Bill Blaster • Black hole • Bob-omb dispenser • Cactus • Chomp box • Current • Dark • Dark matter • Electric rail • Fire Bar • Fire Chain • Gravity field • Lava • Lava Geyser • Ledge Hammer • Millstone • Mud • Poison swamp • Quicksand • Spike Block • Wind
Bosses Peewee Piranha • King Lakitu • Digga-Leg • Gobblegut • Mandibug Stack • Rollodillo • Bowser • Sorbetti • Megahammer • Glamdozer • Squizzard • Prince Pikante • Boomsday Machine • Bowser Jr. • Whomp King • Bugaboom • Dino Piranha • King Kaliente • Major Burrows • Bouldergeist
Items and power-ups ? Coin • 1-Up Mushroom • Bee Mushroom • Blimp Fruit • Boo Mushroom • Bronze Star • Bulb Berry • Clock • Cloud Flower • Coin • Comet Medal • Dash Pepper • Fire Flower • Fruit • Grand Star • Green Shell • Green Star • Key • Life Mushroom • Note • Power Star • Purple Coin • Rainbow Star • Rock Mushroom • Silver Star • Spin Drill • Spring Mushroom • Star Bit • Yellow Star Chip • Yoshi egg
Objects ? Block • Airship • Arrow Sign • Assembly Block • Balloon • Banandelion • Bar • Beacon • Beat Block • Block • Blue switch • Brick • Bubble • Bubbler • Cage • Cannon • Chance Cube • Checkpoint Flag • Cloud • Coconut • Crate • Crystal • Divot • Drum • Flipping panel • Flipswitch Panel • Floaty Fluff • Flower (environmental object) • Flower (grapple) • Flower (platform) • Flying ? Block • Gate • Glass case • Golden peg • Grate • Gravity switch • Ground-Pound Switch • Honeycomb wall • Ice block • Ice Meteor • Key Door • Launch Star • Leaf raft • Lever Switch • Lift • Meteorite • Picture block • Pink block • Pipe • Pole • Pull Star • Ramp • Red and blue blocks • Rock • Rubbery bulb • Sand Bird • Seagull • Shrinking platform • Sign • Sling Star • Snow sculpture • Snowball • Springboard • Sproutle Vine • Star Ball • Star Barrier • Star Piece Cluster Rock • Starshroom • Stone circle • Stone wheel • Stump • Swing • Teeter-totter moon • Teleporter • Tip Network • Torch • Tornado • Trampoline • Treasure chest • Tree • Underwater ring • Warp Pad • Water Ball • Water spout • Watermelon
Locations World 1 Sky Station Galaxy • Yoshi Star Galaxy • Spin-Dig Galaxy • Fluffy Bluff Galaxy • Flip-Swap Galaxy • Rightside Down Galaxy • Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla
World 2 Puzzle Plank Galaxy • Hightail Falls Galaxy • Boulder Bowl Galaxy • Cosmic Cove Galaxy • Wild Glide Galaxy • Honeybloom Galaxy • Bowser's Lava Lair
World 3 Tall Trunk Galaxy • Cloudy Court Galaxy • Haunty Halls Galaxy • Freezy Flake Galaxy • Rolling Masterpiece Galaxy • Beat Block Galaxy • Bowser Jr.'s Fearsome Fleet
World 4 Supermassive Galaxy • Flipsville Galaxy • Starshine Beach Galaxy • Chompworks Galaxy • Sweet Mystery Galaxy • Honeyhop Galaxy • Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet
World 5 Space Storm Galaxy • Slipsand Galaxy • Shiverburn Galaxy • Boo Moon Galaxy • Upside Dizzy Galaxy • Fleet Glide Galaxy • Bowser Jr.'s Boom Bunker
World 6 Melty Monster Galaxy • Clockwork Ruins Galaxy • Throwback Galaxy • Battle Belt Galaxy • Flash Black Galaxy • Slimy Spring Galaxy • Bowser's Galaxy Generator
World S Mario Squared Galaxy • Rolling Coaster Galaxy • Twisty Trials Galaxy • Stone Cyclone Galaxy • Boss Blitz Galaxy • Flip-Out Galaxy • Grandmaster Galaxy
Other Mushroom Kingdom • Starship Mario • Comet Observatory
Moves Backward somersault • Crouch • Dash • Double jump • Double kick • Eat • Flutter jump • Ground pound • Head Shake • Jump • Kick • Long jump • Side somersault • Skate • Slide • Spin • Spin jump • Stomp • Sweep kick • Swim • Triple jump • Wall jump
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