Editing Baby Luma


{{character infobox
|image=[[File:SMG Luma.jpg|200px]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]])
|species=[[Luma]]
|latest_portrayal=[[Yuya Takezawa]]
}}
{{quote|My [[Rosalina|mama]]!|Baby Luma|Super Mario Galaxy}}
'''Baby Luma'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' manual|page=4|language=en-us|date=2010|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref> (also referred to as '''Apricot Luma''',<ref>''Super Mario Galaxy'' trading card.</ref> '''Little Luma''',<ref>''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' trophy description.</ref> '''young master Luma''',<ref>{{cite|quote=AY-O! Is-- Is that... young master Luma? It is...isn't it?!|author=[[Lubba]]|title=''Super Mario Galaxy 2''}}</ref> or simply '''Luma''') is a major character in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''.
==History==
===Background===
As chronicled in [[Rosalina's Story]], Luma was first met by a young [[Rosalina]] near a rusted spaceship; he explained to her that he was awaiting his mother, who was coming for him on a comet. Rosalina promised to wait with him, and the two eventually repaired the spaceship with the intent of using it to search for her themselves. As the pair traveled through the cosmos, they came across a comet made of ice and, though there was no sign of Luma's mother, decided to remain on it as they continued their search. One night, after dreaming of her own mother leaving her, Rosalina took Luma in her arms and adopted him as her own, promising to take care of him herself from then on.

Using materials they found frozen beneath the comet's ice, Rosalina and Luma constructed a house for themselves. Following the arrival of more of his kind from a nearby planet, Luma began to fight with them over Rosalina, who proceeded to welcome them into her new home and give names to them all. Some time later, when reminded of her former home and family, Rosalina became saddened once more - to cheer her up, Luma reminded her that her mother would always be a part of her and transformed into a [[Comet Observatory|comet]], allowing her to visit her home planet every hundred years.

===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
[[File:Peach holds Luma SMG.png|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Peach holding Luma in ''Super Mario Galaxy''.]]
Many centuries later, [[Bowser]] attacked the Observatory and stole the [[Grand Star]]s it requires to function. It is presumed that during the confrontation, the reborn Luma was knocked from his home and fell to the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] below. Luma is then found by [[Princess Peach]], who invites [[Mario]] to her castle during the [[Star Festival]] to show him her discovery. After Mario is sent flying off into the cosmos by [[Kamek]]'s attack, Peach sends Luma after him as her castle is towed away by Bowser's forces to the center of the universe.

Luma is formally introduced to Mario when he awakens on a planet within the [[Gateway Galaxy]]. After giving him a brief tutorial and a game of hide-and-seek, the star child determines Mario may be capable of helping Rosalina and joins him at his mother's request, taking up residence beneath the [[Mario Cap]] and in the process granting him the [[Spin]] maneuver. Together, the two make their way through numerous galaxies and slowly reclaim the lost [[Power Star]]s, eventually returning enough power to the observatory's [[Beacon]] to allow themselves access to [[Bowser's Galaxy Reactor]], where Mario uses Luma's powers to defeat the Koopa King once and for all.

Following Bowser's defeat and the rescue of the final Grand Star, the star it had already begun to form implodes on itself due to a lack of power. The ensuing black hole begins to rapidly consume the entire universe. Luma then appears from the Mario Cap and, after a wave goodbye, flings himself into the heart of the catastrophe, and is followed by the other Lumas. Their efforts succeed in stabilizing the black hole, destroying it and restoring the cosmos to their former state.

After the player collects all 120 Power Stars and defeats the final boss once more, a secret ending is displayed, in which Rosalina is shown thanking the player and promising to watch over them from beyond the stars before departing from the Gateway Galaxy in the observatory. The scene then shifts to the dilapidated spaceship from her storybook, with Luma peering out from inside; he waves once more at the camera before rising up toward the stars and out of sight.

====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
[[File:Mario finds Baby Luma SMG2 screenshot.png|left|thumb|Mario finds the lost Baby Luma in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''.]]
Luma makes his second appearance in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', where he is called Baby Luma. He is found in the prologue of the game lying on the ground and immediately takes a shine to [[Mario]]. Baby Luma flies into the [[Mario Cap]], and Mario's body begins to tingle, giving him the power to spin. Mario later meets two other yellow Lumas, which call Baby Luma "young master Luma" and send Mario off to the [[Sky Station Galaxy]]. Baby Luma is later reunited with [[Lubba]], who thanks Mario for saving him, and together, Mario and Baby Luma travel through many new galaxies to defeat [[Bowser]] once again.

After Bowser is defeated, Mario returns to [[Starship Mario]] with [[Princess Peach]] and the [[Grand Star]], after which Rosalina appears in her [[Comet Observatory]]. She explains to Mario that she knew all along that she would someday be reunited with Baby Luma, because there is a power even beyond that of the stars that governs the destiny of them all. After promising that he will never ever forget about Mario and taking Mario's cap as a souvenir, Baby Luma rejoins Rosalina and leaves with her.
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===''Super Mario-kun''===
[[File:LumaSuperMarioKun.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Page 66, where Baby Luma first appears. He introduces himself and wants to play with Mario. Mario is reminded of cookies by Baby Luma's appearance, and does not want to play with him and would rather play his [[Nintendo DS]], much to Baby Luma's irritation. Mario does not want to do anything.]]
Baby Luma, alongside other Lumas, appears in volume 38 of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'' after Mario lands on a planet after he is swatted away by Bowser. He wants to play with Mario, but Mario does not want to do anything, after Mario loses his confidence. Just after Baby Luma tries to encourage Mario to get up and save Peach, a giant Goomba comes. Baby Luma wants Mario's help, though Mario refuses. Rosalina pops up and encourages Mario to fight the Goomba. Mario then learns the Star Spin technique and defeats the Goomba, who turns out to be just an illusion created by Rosalina to help Mario regain his confidence. They team up and help each other as the adventure progresses.

In this adaption, Baby Luma calls himself "A Star Child." He is also given a mouth, mostly to illustrate facial expressions better. The cover also depicts Baby Luma as a yellow Luma instead of a cream-colored one.

===''Mario Golf: World Tour''===
Baby Luma makes a cameo in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' during one of Rosalina's animations, specifically whenever she scores an [[List of golfing terms#Eagle|eagle]], [[List of golfing terms#Albatross|albatross]], or [[List of golfing terms#Hole-in-one|hole-in-one]]. He is seen wearing Mario's cap like he does in the ending of ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''.
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Rosalina and a [[Luma]] are collectively playable as a singular character. While the first Luma spawned during battle will always be yellow in color, one of the alternate colors for any subsequent Lumas spawned during the match is modeled after Baby Luma. This character is also present in the form of a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', which can be obtained when it appears at random in one of the game's single-player modes.

===''Mario Sports Superstars''===
Due to ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'' reusing Rosalina's golf animations from ''Mario Golf: World Tour'', Baby Luma reappears in this game in the same capacity.

==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
[[File:ApricotLumaTradingCard.png|thumb|100px]]
*'''Trading card description''': ''There are no other Lumas in the Galaxy that are like the very special Apricot Luma. This is the Luma that Rosalina gives to Mario in the beginning of the game, who grants Mario the power to do star spins -- a move that will be invaluable against many unforeseen enemies.''
*'''Prima Games Official Guide bio''': ''There are many Luma''{{sic}}'' in the cosmos, but this particular Luma is Mario's constant companion during his space travels. This cute little star gifts Mario with some amazing skills, such as the ability to survive in deep space and unleash a special spin that helps him break free of gravity and damages various dangerous denizens. While Mario explores the galaxies, he will meet many different Luma''{{sic}}'', from helpful black Luma''{{sic}}'' that manage the charts of the cosmos to green Luma''{{sic}}'' that hide a special secret.''

====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''====
*'''Instruction booklet bio:''' ''Mario found this lost little Luma. He grants Mario a mysterious power of the stars, which comes in handy as they explore the cosmos together!''
*'''North American website bio:''' ''This pint-sized Luma is along for the ride after being rescued by Mario, armed with a whole bag of new tricks powered by the stars. Exploring the cosmos has never been more fun and exciting with a Baby Luma under his hat!''<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20100528064822/http://www.supermariogalaxy.com/#/game-characters/baby-luma|title=Characters|publisher=supermariogalaxy.com|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref>
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===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Baby Luma
|altname=Little Luma
|image=[[File:SSB4TrophyBabyLuma.png|100px]]
|category=Series Related
|appears_in='''Wii''' ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' (05/2010)
|trophy_box=12: Super Mario Galaxy 2
|unlock=Random
|desc=Once every hundred years, stardust rains down upon the land. Of course, this is a perfect time for Peach to get kidnapped. In order to save her, Mario sets off across the galaxies with the aid of a lost, little star child. Named Baby Luma, this star child uses its star powers to help Mario.
|desc2=Once every hundred years, shining stardust falls on the Mushroom Kingdom. Surprisingly enough, this time it leads to Peach being kidnapped AGAIN! To rescue her, Mario embarks on a journey across the galaxies with this lost little star child who uses his mysterious star power to help Mario, all while looking incredibly adorable!
}}

==Gallery==
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<gallery>
SMG Mario Jumping Artwork.jpg|''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
SMG2 Artwork Baby Luma.png|''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
PromoGalaxy.jpg|''Super Mario Galaxy''
Super Mario Galaxy JP Wallpaper 2.jpg|''Super Mario Galaxy''
Super Mario Galaxy KR Wallpaper B.jpg|''Super Mario Galaxy''
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=チコ
|JapR=Chiko
|Jap2=ベビチコ<ref>''Super Mario Galaxy'' internal filename (<tt>StageData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl</tt>) / ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' internal filename (<tt>SystemData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl</tt>); the equivalent string of "TicoBaby" (en_name) is「ベビチコ」(jp_name)</ref> / ベビィチコ
|Jap2R=Bebi Chiko / Bebī Chiko
|JapM=Luma, as called in [[Rosalina's Story]]
|Jap2M=Baby Luma
|ChiS=琪琪
|ChiSR=Qíqí
|ChiS2=宝贝星<ref>{{cite|url=x.com/chinesenintendo/status/977417086124269568|title=''Super Mario Galaxy'' Nvidia Shield screenshot thread|publisher=X|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref>
|ChiS2R=Bǎobèi Xīng
|ChiSM=Luma
|ChiS2M=Baby Star
|ChiT=奇可寶寶<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com.hk/smg2/space/index.html|title=超級瑪利歐銀河2|language=zh-hant|publisher=Nintendo HK|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref>
|ChiTR=Qíkě Bǎobǎo
|ChiT2=奇可王子
|ChiT2R=Qíkě Wángzǐ
|ChiTM=Baby Luma
|ChiT2M=Prince Luma
|FreA=Chiko
|FreAN=''Super Mario Galaxy''
|FreA2=Luma
|FreA2N=since ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''
|FreA3=Petite Luma
|FreA3N=''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' instruction booklet
|Dut=Baby Luma
|FreAM=From the Japanese name of the Lumas
|FreA3M=Little Luma
|FreE=Luma 
|Ger=Baby-Luma
|GerM=Baby Luma
|Ita=Sfavillotto
|ItaN=''Super Mario Galaxy''
|Ita2=Sfavilotto Babylume
|Ita2N=''Super Mario Galaxy 2''
|ItaM=Sparky
|Ita2M=Babylight Sparky
|Kor=치코
|KorR=Chiko
|Kor2=베이비 치코
|Kor2R=Beibi chiko
|KorM=Baby Luma
|Kor2M=Baby Luma
|Por=Bebé Luma
|PorM=Baby Luma
|Rus=Крошка Люма
|RusR=Kroshka Lyuma
|RusM=Baby Luma
|Spa=Mini destello
|SpaM=Mini Luma
}}

==Trivia==
*Baby Luma's coloration is very similar to the color "[[wikipedia:Cosmic latte|Cosmic Latte]]", which astronomers determined in 2003 to be the average color of the universe.
*If Mario or Luigi replays the "Grand Star Rescue" mission of [[Gateway Galaxy]], there will appear to be two Baby Lumas, one that helps him spin (an ability he is supposed to get later in the mission), and one that Mario chases as a Star Bunny.
*[[Twinkle]] from  ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' strongly resembles Baby Luma.

==References==
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