Editing Starship Mario

{{quote|Nice spaceship, yeah? More like a faceship! Har har!|Lubba|Super Mario Galaxy 2}}

'''Starship Mario''' is a [[Mario's face|Mario-head-shaped]] planet and space craft in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' used to travel across the universe. Although notably smaller than the previous games' hub areas, it serves as the hub of the game and has, more or less, replaced 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 depend 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.

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 Stars are collected or a specific goal is met.

Much like [[Delfino Plaza]] from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario can ride [[Yoshi]] here. The [[Yoshi Egg|egg]] which contains him is located on the 'nose' of the ship, after rescuing Yoshi in [[Yoshi Star Galaxy]]. If the player eats all the fruits on the ship, they will get a 1-Up. There is also a room under the area with the pressure switch which can only be accessed by jumping into a large chimney which 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 at the edge of the room which can 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 Star]]s. However, the display cases cannot be penetrated and thus the power-ups inside cannot be used. The [[Cloud Flower]], one of the appearing power-ups, is the only power-up that can be used on the ship. The [[Toad Brigade]]'s ship also stays close to the ship. Transfer between the two ships is possible via a Warp Pad.

After [[Mario]] collects his first [[Power Star]], he finds himself on a rocky planetoid. It is captained by [[Lubba]], who commands a crew of [[Luma]]s. After seeing the Power Star, and Baby Luma, he hands the ship over to Mario, reshaping it to look like Mario's head.

The ship's main purpose, though, is to allow Mario to travel between 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 where he/she can select galaxies.

==Engine Room==

The ship's engine room can be entered either by entering a small door in "Mario'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. Below are listed the seven power-ups that appear here, as well as the conditions that must be met before they will appear here:

*[[Spring Mushroom]]  

*[[Spin Drill]] - Complete ''[[Spin-Dig Galaxy#Silver Stars Down Deep|Silver Stars Down Deep]]'' in the [[Spin-Dig Galaxy]].  

*[[Bee Mushroom]]

*[[Boo Mushroom]]

==Passengers==

As [[Mario]] continues to explore the universe, he meets various creatures and friends. After certain missions have been completed, they appear on the ship. All creatures stand on tree stumps on Starship Mario except for the [[Toad Brigade]], who reside on the [[Starshroom]], accessed via a Warp Pad in Starship Mario's right ear.  

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 species make an appearance on Starship Mario except [[Pianta]]s.

*[[Mario]] - At start of game

*[[Luma (character)|Baby Luma]] - At start of game

*[[Luma (species)|Lumas]] - At start of game

*[[Hungry Luma]] - When called to Starship Mario

*[[Yoshi]] - Visit the [[Yoshi Star Galaxy]]

*[[Luigi]] - Visit the [[Haunty Halls Galaxy]]  

*[[Boards (Super Mario Galaxy)|Signposts]] - Some at start of game

*[[Toad Brigade]] - Visit the [[Spin-Dig Galaxy]]

*[[Bee]] - Visit the [[Honeybloom Galaxy]]

*[[Jibberjay]] - Visit the [[Wild Glide Galaxy]]

*[[Silver Gearmo]] - Visit the [[Space Storm Galaxy]]

*[[Bob-omb Buddy]] - Visit the [[Throwback Galaxy]]

*[[Rosalina]] - Complete the [[Grandmaster Galaxy]]

== Gallery ==

Image:Smg2marioship.jpg|Aboard the Starship Mario.

Image:Mg6.png|The Starship Mario in World 1.

Image:Mg8.jpg|The Starship Mario over World 2.

Image:Smg2map.jpg|The Starship Mario exploring World 3.

==Names in Other Languages==

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|Jap=星船マリオ

|JapR=Hoshifune Mario

*Spaceship Mario resembles the first planet in [[Gateway Galaxy]], as they both are covered in grass and have a similar structure at the top.

*The [[Mailtoad]] from the [[Toad Brigade]] believes the ship looks more like [[Luigi]] because of its green coloring.

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