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{{distinguish|Noko Bombette}} | {{distinguish|Noko Bombette}} | ||
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|image=[[File:PM Bombette.png|200px]] | |image=[[File:PM Bombette.png|200px]] | ||
|species=[[Bob-omb]] | |species=[[Bob-omb]] | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Paper Mario]]'' ([[List of games by date#2000|2000]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Paper Mario]]'' ([[List of games by date#2000|2000]]) | ||
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'''Bombette''' is one of [[Mario]]'s [[partner]]s who appears in ''[[Paper Mario]]'', and the third party member encountered in the game. She is a pink [[Bob-omb]] (most likely a [[Bob-omb Buddy]]) with a ponytail-shaped fuse and a white heart-shaped turn knob with no holes. Her name is a simple combination of "bomb" and "-ette," a suffix used to denote a female subject. | '''Bombette''' is one of [[Mario]]'s [[partner]]s who appears in ''[[Paper Mario]]'', and the third party member encountered in the game. She is a pink [[Bob-omb]] (most likely a [[Bob-omb Buddy]]) with a ponytail-shaped fuse and a white heart-shaped turn knob with no holes. Her name is a simple combination of "bomb" and "-ette," a suffix used to denote a female subject. | ||
Bombette first appears amongst the other friendly Bob-ombs imprisoned in a room within the [[Koopa Bros. Fortress]]; upon meeting her, she demonstrates an eagerness to get back at the [[Koopa Bros.]] for capturing her. She can be used to destroy cracked walls and other similar obstacles in the overworld, a role that would be carried over in the next two games of the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]]; the role is taken by [[ | Bombette first appears amongst the other friendly Bob-ombs imprisoned in a room within the [[Koopa Bros. Fortress]]; upon meeting her, she demonstrates an eagerness to get back at the [[Koopa Bros.]] for capturing her. She can be used to destroy cracked walls and other similar obstacles in the overworld, a role that would be carried over in the next two games of the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]]; the role is taken by [[Admiral Bobbery]] in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' and the [[Pixl]] [[Boomer (Super Paper Mario)|Boomer]] in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. | ||
Bombette and all of the other partners from ''Paper Mario'' were meant to make an appearance in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', but she and all the others (except for [[Lady Bow]] and [[Parakarry]]) were removed for unknown reasons. A sprite for Bombette, as well as the other helper characters from the first ''Paper Mario'', [[list of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door pre-release and unused content|has been found in the game's files]]. Bombette and the partners from both ''Paper Mario'' and ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' also have [[list of Super Paper Mario pre-release and unused content|unused data]] in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. | Bombette and all of the other partners from ''Paper Mario'' were meant to make an appearance in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', but she and all the others (except for [[Lady Bow]] and [[Parakarry]]) were removed for unknown reasons. A sprite for Bombette, as well as the other helper characters from the first ''Paper Mario'', [[list of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door pre-release and unused content|has been found in the game's files]]. Bombette and the partners from both ''Paper Mario'' and ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' also have [[list of Super Paper Mario pre-release and unused content|unused data]] in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. | ||
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Her field ability, in addition to destroying walls, can also be used to flip switches and attack enemies; both this and [[Kooper]]'s field move are the only ways that Mario's partners can score a [[First Strike]]. In battle, Bombette can [[Body Slam (Paper Mario)|Body Slam]] foes or explode on them by using her [[Bomb (Paper Mario series)|Bomb]] attack. After upgrading, she can learn more powerful moves like [[Power Bomb]], which hits all enemies on the ground, or [[Mega Bomb]], which hits every enemy in battle. | Her field ability, in addition to destroying walls, can also be used to flip switches and attack enemies; both this and [[Kooper]]'s field move are the only ways that Mario's partners can score a [[First Strike]]. In battle, Bombette can [[Body Slam (Paper Mario)|Body Slam]] foes or explode on them by using her [[Bomb (Paper Mario series)|Bomb]] attack. After upgrading, she can learn more powerful moves like [[Power Bomb]], which hits all enemies on the ground, or [[Mega Bomb]], which hits every enemy in battle. | ||
When Bombette blows up a particular cracked wall in [[Crystal Palace]], four [[Duplighost|Bombette imposters]] show up, whose quotes always end with stars, hearts, extra exclamation points or question marks, and extra periods. These are | When Bombette blows up a particular cracked wall in [[Crystal Palace]], four [[Duplighost|Bombette imposters]] show up, whose quotes always end with stars, hearts, extra exclamation points or question marks, and extra periods. These are tells that the Bombettes are fake; the real Bombette quickly loses patience with the charade and begs Mario to hit the imposters with his hammer. After Mario exposes the fakes, the real Bombette tells him that if he'd hit her, she was going to bomb him the next time he napped. If Mario hits the real Bombette, however, she calls him terrible, and they must fight the Duplighosts. | ||
Bombette receives [[List of letters in Paper Mario#Bombette|three letters]] at the [[Toad Town Post Office]] throughout the game: one invitation letter from the [[Dry Dry Railroad]] Transportation Department, and two love letters from Bruce. | Bombette receives [[List of letters in Paper Mario#Bombette|three letters]] at the [[Toad Town Post Office]] throughout the game: one invitation letter from the [[Dry Dry Railroad]] Transportation Department, and two love letters from Bruce. | ||
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===''Super Mario-kun''=== | ===''Super Mario-kun''=== | ||
[[File:SMKun_26_bonus_5.png|thumb|left|Bombette in ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'']] | [[File:SMKun_26_bonus_5.png|thumb|left|Bombette in ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'']] | ||
Bombette is the only party member from ''Paper Mario'' to not appear in the game arc present in ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''. However, in the last three chapters of [[Super Mario-kun Volume 26|volume 26]], a special and shorter version of the events of ''Paper Mario'' are told. At the end of the second chapter, Mario, Goombario and Kooper are captured by the Koopa Bros. and they meet Bombette in the cell. In the third chapter, Bombette presents herself to them. After she explains | Bombette is the only party member from ''Paper Mario'' to not appear in the game arc present in ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''. However, in the last three chapters of [[Super Mario-kun Volume 26|volume 26]], a special and shorter version of the events of ''Paper Mario'' are told. At the end of the second chapter, Mario, Goombario and Kooper are captured by the Koopa Bros. and they meet Bombette in the cell. In the third chapter, Bombette presents herself to them. After she explains she is a friendly Bob-omb, Mario kicks her against a cracked wall, freeing them. Bombette then accompanies them, not having a relevant role for the rest of the chapter. Like many other Bob-ombs in the manga, she has a mouth and more expressive eyes, but she is lacking her ponytail-fuse. | ||
===''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''=== | ===''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''=== | ||
In ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'', the name "Bombette" can appear on the leaderboard. | |||
===Unused appearances=== | ===Unused appearances=== | ||
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*'''[[Tattle]]:''' ''She's named Bombette. That pink is adorable! She does seem to be pretty strong willed. Her future boyfriend might be in for some trouble!'' | *'''[[Tattle]]:''' ''She's named Bombette. That pink is adorable! She does seem to be pretty strong willed. Her future boyfriend might be in for some trouble!'' | ||
*'''In-game bio:''' ''Hot-headed Bombette was once jailed in Koopa Bros. Fortress. Her specialty is blasting open cracked walls and rocks. Press {{button|n64|Cdown}}. She'll walk off and explode, creating openings. Press {{button|n64|Cdown}} while she's walking to make her blow up on the spot.'' | *'''In-game bio:''' ''Hot-headed Bombette was once jailed in Koopa Bros. Fortress. Her specialty is blasting open cracked walls and rocks. Press {{button|n64|Cdown}}. She'll walk off and explode, creating openings. Press {{button|n64|Cdown}} while she's walking to make her blow up on the spot.'' | ||
*'''Instruction booklet:''' ''Her special ability is exploding, but don't worry—she'll return to normal right away.''<ref> | *'''Instruction booklet:''' ''Her special ability is exploding, but don't worry—she'll return to normal right away.''<ref>[http://m1.nintendo.net/docvc/NUS/USA/NMQE/NMQE_E.pdf ''Paper Mario'' Instruction Booklet], pg. 15</ref> | ||
*'''[[Nintendo Power|Player's Guide]]:''' ''If you're facing a wall with nowhere to go, Bombette may be able to help you find your path. The helpful Bob-omb can blow open walls and rocks that already show some signs of stress or fracture. She has an explosive fighting style and can damage any enemy on the ground.''<ref> | *'''[[Nintendo Power|Player's Guide]]:''' ''If you're facing a wall with nowhere to go, Bombette may be able to help you find your path. The helpful Bob-omb can blow open walls and rocks that already show some signs of stress or fracture. She has an explosive fighting style and can damage any enemy on the ground.''<ref>''Paper Mario'' Official Nintendo Player's Guide, pg. 13</ref> | ||
The following is Bombette's attacks and stats: | The following is Bombette's attacks and stats: | ||
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===''Super Paper Mario''=== | ===''Super Paper Mario''=== | ||
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!colspan=2|[[Catch Card]] | !colspan=2|[[Catch Card]] | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Bombette was featured in a 2015 press release made by [[Nintendo]] for Women's History Month, which highlighted some of the company's female characters.<ref> | *Bombette was featured in a 2015 press release made by [[Nintendo]] for Women's History Month, which highlighted some of the company's female characters.<ref>Gulik, Marcin (March 18, 2015). [https://web.archive.org/web/20160329230634/https://www.gamnesia.com/news/nintendo-celebrates-womens-history-month-with-a-look-back-at-its-female-cha Nintendo Celebrates Women’s History Month With a Look Back at its Female Characters]. ''Gamnesia''. Retrieved November 17, 2015.</ref> | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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[[Category:Paper Mario characters]] | [[Category:Paper Mario characters]] | ||
[[Category:Paper Mario series party members]] | [[Category:Paper Mario series party members]] | ||
