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'''Time Machines''' are special devices that allow people to travel through time. Three time machines have appeared in the Mario series of games. | '''Time Machines''' are special devices that allow people to travel through time. Three time machines have appeared in the Mario series of games. | ||
== | ==The ''Timulator''== | ||
The first time machine, called the ''Timulator'', was built by [[Bowser]] during the events of ''[[Mario's Time Machine]].'' The time machine has three settings: the City, the Date, and the Epoch (BC or AD). Once a destination is set the user then is required to surf through the fabric of time, collecting [[Mushrooms]]. Once enough Mushrooms are collected the user then enters a portal and is sucked into the destination programmed in the ''Timulator''. If the user enters a portal too soon or has set a destination not within the game's story (e.g. Menlo Park in 2001 AD), the user is dumped back in 1993 (the present). The ''Timulator'' also comes with a remote control device, which at the press of a button returns its user to 1993 from any area in time. | The first time machine, called the ''Timulator'', was built by [[Bowser]] during the events of ''[[Mario's Time Machine]].'' The time machine has three settings: the City, the Date, and the Epoch (BC or AD). Once a destination is set the user then is required to surf through the fabric of time, collecting [[Mushrooms]]. Once enough Mushrooms are collected the user then enters a portal and is sucked into the destination programmed in the ''Timulator''. If the user enters a portal too soon or has set a destination not within the game's story (e.g. Menlo Park in 2001 AD), the user is dumped back in 1993 (the present). The ''Timulator'' also comes with a remote control device, which at the press of a button returns its user to 1993 from any area in time. | ||
Bowser initially used the ''Timulator'' to travel to significant points of human history and snatch various artifacts to display in his [[Bowser's Museum|museum]] within his [[Bowser's Castle|castle]], including the Declaration of Independence and Joan of Arc's shield. [[Mario]] gained control of the ''Timulator'' to return the items to their proper places in the timeline before the timeline is changed forever. After Mario succeeded in restoring history back to normal and tracked down Bowser, Bowser attempted to use the ''Timulator'' and escape to an area of time known as "Paradise", but the machine overloaded, self-destructed and catapulted Bowser into the Jurassic era, where he was quickly stomped on by a Tyrannosaurus Rex. | Bowser initially used the ''Timulator'' to travel to significant points of human history and snatch various artifacts to display in his [[Bowser's Museum|museum]] within his [[Bowser's Castle|castle]], including the Declaration of Independence and Joan of Arc's shield. [[Mario]] gained control of the ''Timulator'' to return the items to their proper places in the timeline before the timeline is changed forever. After Mario succeeded in restoring history back to normal and tracked down Bowser, Bowser attempted to use the ''Timulator'' and escape to an area of time known as "Paradise", but the machine overloaded, self-destructed and catapulted Bowser into the Jurassic era, where he was quickly stomped on by a Tyrannosaurus Rex. | ||
== | ==E. Gadd's Time Machine== | ||
[[Image: Egadd_time_machine.png|thumb|left|Prof. E. Gadd showcasing his newly invented Time Machine.]] | [[Image: Egadd_time_machine.png|thumb|left|Prof. E. Gadd showcasing his newly invented Time Machine.]] | ||
The second Time Machine was invented by [[Professor E. Gadd]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]].'' Not much has been explained how it works, other than it is powered by a magnificent gem called the [[Cobalt Star]]; and moves through time by opening [[Time Holes]]. | The second Time Machine was invented by [[Professor E. Gadd]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]].'' Not much has been explained how it works, other than it is powered by a magnificent gem called the [[Cobalt Star]]; and moves through time by opening [[Time Holes]]. | ||
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During its showcasing at Princess Peach's castle, the princess used it, along with [[Toadiko]] and [[Toadbert]] to visit the Mushroom Kingdom's distant past. She unfortunately came into the time in which the kingdom was invaded by the [[Shroobs]]. The Cobalt Star was then destroyed in order to trap the older [[Princess Shroob]], and with a last bit of energy a [[Junior Shrooboid]] transported back to the present, wrecking the Time Machine and rendering it useless. The Time Machine's return however temporally opened a Time Hole in the castle garden, allowing Mario and Luigi to step back into the past Mushroom Kingdom. The Time Machine was later re-engineered to run off of the energy illuminating from the numerous Time Holes in the castle, allowing the Mario brothers to safely return to the present. The last use of the Time Machine was by [[Baby Mario]], [[Baby Luigi]], [[Baby Peach]], and the younger [[Toadsworth the Younger|Toadsworth]] in their farewell back to the restored past. | During its showcasing at Princess Peach's castle, the princess used it, along with [[Toadiko]] and [[Toadbert]] to visit the Mushroom Kingdom's distant past. She unfortunately came into the time in which the kingdom was invaded by the [[Shroobs]]. The Cobalt Star was then destroyed in order to trap the older [[Princess Shroob]], and with a last bit of energy a [[Junior Shrooboid]] transported back to the present, wrecking the Time Machine and rendering it useless. The Time Machine's return however temporally opened a Time Hole in the castle garden, allowing Mario and Luigi to step back into the past Mushroom Kingdom. The Time Machine was later re-engineered to run off of the energy illuminating from the numerous Time Holes in the castle, allowing the Mario brothers to safely return to the present. The last use of the Time Machine was by [[Baby Mario]], [[Baby Luigi]], [[Baby Peach]], and the younger [[Toadsworth the Younger|Toadsworth]] in their farewell back to the restored past. | ||
Another invention by E. Gadd that uses special time-travel functions is the robotic suitcase [[Stuffwell]], assistant to the Mario brothers in their adventure. Stuffwell is equipped with a device called the Wrapulator, which has the power to reverse the flow of time and send individuals to an predestinated point, bringing with them all their current inventory and stats. | ==The ''Wrapulator''== | ||
Another invention by E. Gadd that uses special time-travel functions is the robotic suitcase [[Stuffwell]], assistant to the Mario brothers in their adventure. Stuffwell is equipped with a device called the ''Wrapulator'', which has the power to reverse the flow of time and send individuals to an predestinated point, bringing with them all their current inventory and stats. The ''Wrapulator'' is only used near the climax of the game, where the Mario brothers are trapped in a point of no return and must face battle with Princess Shroob, so they can go back and do any tasks they might have missed. It can also be used after the elder Princess Shroob was defeated, at the price of reversing the victory over the Shroob empire. | |||
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Revision as of 14:05, October 7, 2007
Time Machines are special devices that allow people to travel through time. Three time machines have appeared in the Mario series of games.
The Timulator
The first time machine, called the Timulator, was built by Bowser during the events of Mario's Time Machine. The time machine has three settings: the City, the Date, and the Epoch (BC or AD). Once a destination is set the user then is required to surf through the fabric of time, collecting Mushrooms. Once enough Mushrooms are collected the user then enters a portal and is sucked into the destination programmed in the Timulator. If the user enters a portal too soon or has set a destination not within the game's story (e.g. Menlo Park in 2001 AD), the user is dumped back in 1993 (the present). The Timulator also comes with a remote control device, which at the press of a button returns its user to 1993 from any area in time.
Bowser initially used the Timulator to travel to significant points of human history and snatch various artifacts to display in his museum within his castle, including the Declaration of Independence and Joan of Arc's shield. Mario gained control of the Timulator to return the items to their proper places in the timeline before the timeline is changed forever. After Mario succeeded in restoring history back to normal and tracked down Bowser, Bowser attempted to use the Timulator and escape to an area of time known as "Paradise", but the machine overloaded, self-destructed and catapulted Bowser into the Jurassic era, where he was quickly stomped on by a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
E. Gadd's Time Machine
The second Time Machine was invented by Professor E. Gadd in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. Not much has been explained how it works, other than it is powered by a magnificent gem called the Cobalt Star; and moves through time by opening Time Holes.
During its showcasing at Princess Peach's castle, the princess used it, along with Toadiko and Toadbert to visit the Mushroom Kingdom's distant past. She unfortunately came into the time in which the kingdom was invaded by the Shroobs. The Cobalt Star was then destroyed in order to trap the older Princess Shroob, and with a last bit of energy a Junior Shrooboid transported back to the present, wrecking the Time Machine and rendering it useless. The Time Machine's return however temporally opened a Time Hole in the castle garden, allowing Mario and Luigi to step back into the past Mushroom Kingdom. The Time Machine was later re-engineered to run off of the energy illuminating from the numerous Time Holes in the castle, allowing the Mario brothers to safely return to the present. The last use of the Time Machine was by Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, Baby Peach, and the younger Toadsworth in their farewell back to the restored past.
The Wrapulator
Another invention by E. Gadd that uses special time-travel functions is the robotic suitcase Stuffwell, assistant to the Mario brothers in their adventure. Stuffwell is equipped with a device called the Wrapulator, which has the power to reverse the flow of time and send individuals to an predestinated point, bringing with them all their current inventory and stats. The Wrapulator is only used near the climax of the game, where the Mario brothers are trapped in a point of no return and must face battle with Princess Shroob, so they can go back and do any tasks they might have missed. It can also be used after the elder Princess Shroob was defeated, at the price of reversing the victory over the Shroob empire.
