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{{quote|Finally! [[Mario|You]] got here just in time to see the creation of my galaxy in the center of the universe! WATCH AND WEEP! From this galaxy, I'll rule a great galactic empire with [[Princess Peach|Peach]] by my side. It will last forever!|Bowser|Super Mario Galaxy}}
{{quote|Finally! [[Mario|You]] got here just in time to see the creation of my galaxy in the center of the universe! WATCH AND WEEP! From this galaxy, I'll rule a great galactic empire with [[Princess Peach|Peach]] by my side. It will last forever! I will rule every pitiful corner of the universe. So, Mario/Luigi, as you can see, I got big plans. And stomping you is at the top of my list!|Bowser|Super Mario Galaxy}}
'''Bowser's Galaxy Reactor''' is the final galaxy in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. It is located in the center of the universe and can be accessed only by talking to [[Rosalina]] on the [[Comet Observatory]]. After the player talks to her, she will transform the observatory into a comet and fly it to the center of the universe, with very minor resistance along the way. It is the only galaxy with a single star to have its own music.


'''Bowser's Galaxy Reactor''' is the final galaxy in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. It is located in the center of the universe and can be accessed only by talking to [[Rosalina]] on the [[Comet Observatory]]. After the player talks to her, she will transform the observatory into a comet and fly it to the center of the universe, destroying some of Bowser's forces along the way.
This is where the final [[Grand Star]] is located and, as such, features the final battle between [[Mario]] and [[Bowser]]. During the battle, [[Bowser Jr.]] watches from the sidelines on his [[airship]] while holding [[Princess Peach]] captive. After defeating Bowser, one of the planets near his large sun implodes and turns into a supermassive [[black hole]], causing the entire galaxy to collapse in upon itself, after which it begins to suck up the entire universe, along with [[Peach's Castle]] and the Comet Observatory as well. The [[Luma]]s all throw themselves into the black hole to reverse its effects and prevent the destruction of the universe. Afterwards, the galaxy is reformed, and Mario, Peach, Bowser, and many others land safely back in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]].
 
This is where the final [[Grand Star]] is located, and as such features the final battle between [[Mario]] and [[Bowser]]. During the battle, [[Bowser Jr.]] watches from the sidelines on his [[airship]] while holding [[Princess Peach]] captive. After defeating Bowser, one of the planets near his large sun implodes and turns into a [[Black Hole|supermassive black hole]], causing the entire galaxy to collapse in upon itself, after which it begins to suck up the entire universe, along with [[Princess Peach's Castle]] and the Comet Observatory as well. The [[Luma (species)|Lumas]] all throw themselves into the black hole to reverse its effects and prevent the destruction of the universe. Afterwards, the galaxy is reformed, and Mario, Peach, Bowser, and many others land safely back in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]].  


==Planets/Areas==
==Planets/Areas==
'''NOTE''': Unless otherwise noted, all names are unofficial.
'''NOTE''': Unless otherwise noted, all names are unofficial.
===Starting Area===
===Starting Area===
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[[File:Bowser Galaxy Reactor Gravity Spotlight.png|200px|thumb|The Starting Area, the Castle Wall]]
[[File:Bowser Galaxy Reactor Gravity Spotlight.png|200px|thumb|The Starting Area, the Castle Wall]]
This is the first area that [[Mario]] encounters after entering the Warp Field inside Peach's Castle. The extensive vertical walls of this strange area appear to be part of a crumbling castle. This particular section of the level contains special [[Gravity Spotlight]]s which allow Mario to walk directly up the vertical walls when the gravity field of the spotlights is entered. Several [[Dry Bones]] also patrol the area, and can trip Mario if he's not careful.  
This is the first area that [[Mario]] encounters after entering the Warp Field inside Peach's Castle. The extensive vertical walls of this strange area appear to be part of a crumbling castle. This particular section of the level contains special [[gravity spotlight]]s which allow Mario to walk directly up the vertical walls when the gravity field of the spotlights is entered. Several [[Dry Bones]] also patrol the area, and can trip Mario if he is not careful.  
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===Lava Planet===
===Lava Planet===
[[File:Bowser Galaxy Reactor Lava Planet.png|200px|thumb|left|'''{{conjecturaltext|Lava Planet|planet}}''']]
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This planet is the first of three element planets that are encountered one after another. The planet itself is made completely of [[lava]], though it does have multiple steel platforms rising out of the lava, along with moving sections of cooled lava which form moving pathways across the diameter of the planet. The steel platforms on the planet will begin to sink down into the lava as soon as Mario sets foot on them. The only significant obstacles that Mario will face on this planet (aside from the sinking platforms) are [[Podoboo]]s and steam geysers. A few [[coin]]s can be found on certain parts of the planet, along with a [[1-Up Mushroom]]. This planet is the one that explodes at the end of the game, creating the black hole that the Lumas stop.
[[File:Bowser Galaxy Reactor Lava Planet.png|200px|thumb|left|{{conjectural|Lava Planet|planet}}]]
This planet is the first of three-element planets that are encountered one after another. The planet itself is made completely of [[lava]], though it does have multiple steel platforms rising out of the lava, along with moving sections of cooled lava which form moving pathways across the diameter of the planet. The steel platforms on the planet will begin to sink down into the lava as soon as Mario sets foot on them. The only significant obstacles that Mario will face on this planet (aside from the sinking platforms) are [[Lava Bubble]]s and [[Lava Steam]]s. A few [[coin]]s can be found on certain parts of the planet, along with a [[1-Up Mushroom]].
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===Ice Planet===
===Ice sphere===
[[File:Bowser Galaxy Reactor Ice Planet.png|200px|thumb|'''{{conjecturaltext|Ice Planet|planet}}''']]
[[File:Bowser Galaxy Reactor Ice Planet.png|200px|thumb|Ice sphere]]
This planet is similar and seemingly larger than the previous planet Mario visits, except that it is made out of ice instead of lava. It has Ice Blocks that create a path across its frozen surface. The Ice Blocks last for about six seconds before they disappear, meaning that they must be navigated quickly. The ice surface of the planet acts like lava, just like fatally cold water found in [[Snowman's Land]] of ''Super Mario 64''.
The '''ice sphere'''<ref>{{cite|author=Black, Fletcher|title=''Super Mario Galaxy'' PRIMA Official Game Guide|page=299|date=November 9, 2007|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|language=en-us|isbn=978-0-7615-5643-5}}</ref> is similar and seemingly larger than the previous planet Mario visits, except that it is made out of ice instead of lava. It has Ice Blocks that create a path across its frozen surface. The Ice Blocks last for about six seconds before they disappear, meaning that they must be navigated quickly. The ice surface of the planet acts like lava, just like fatally cold water found in [[Snowman's Land]] of ''Super Mario 64''.
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===Sand Planet===
===Sand Planet===
[[File:Bowser Galaxy Reactor Quicksand Planet.png|200px|thumb|left|'''{{conjecturaltext|Sand Planet|planet}}''']]
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This planet also appears to be larger than the previous planet and is the last element planet, but is made of sand. To get across this planet, Mario must follow moving stone paths to avoid [[Firebar]]s and quicksand that results in instant death. In this sense, it is rather similar to the Lava Planet, as both planets involve a narrow, moving pathway with a deadly substance making up the remainder of the surface and fire-based obstacles. A pair of [[Galactic Tornado]]es can also be found here, although they are of no use to Mario, for they only lead to his doom.
[[File:Bowser Galaxy Reactor Quicksand Planet.png|200px|thumb|left|{{conjectural|Sand Planet|planet}}]]
This planet also appears to be larger than the previous planet and is the last element planet, but is made of sand. To get across this planet, Mario must follow moving stone paths to avoid [[Fire Bar]]s and quicksand that results in instant death. In this sense, it is rather similar to the Lava Planet, as both planets involve a narrow, moving pathway with a deadly substance making up the remainder of the surface and fire-based obstacles. Three [[tornado]]es can also be found here, although they are of no use to Mario, for they only lead to his [[Game Over|death]].
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===Lava and Water Planets===
===Lava and Water Planets===
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[[File:SMG BGR Lava Water Planets.png|200px|thumb|{{conjectural|Lava and Water Planets|planets}}]]
These are two unreachable planets off to the side of the element planets. One is completely made of water, and the other is made of lava.
These are two unreachable planets off to the side of the element planets. One is completely made of water, and the other is made of lava.
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===Space Junk Area===
===Space Junk Area===
[[File:Bowser Galaxy Reactor Space Junk Area.png|200px|thumb|'''{{conjecturaltext|Space Junk Area|area}}''']]
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These are blocks that float around space, but when Mario gets close to them, the glowing blocks begin to appear beneath Mario's feet, which forms a path for him to continue. If Mario stays on the platform too long, it will disappear. He must also deal with alterations in the gravity's direction, and time his movements to avoid Firebars.
[[File:Bowser Galaxy Reactor Space Junk Area.png|200px|thumb|left|{{conjectural|Space Junk Area|area}}]]
These are blocks that float around space, but when Mario gets close to them, the glowing blocks begin to appear beneath Mario's feet, which forms a path for him to continue. If Mario stays on the platform for too long, it will disappear. He must also deal with alterations in the gravity's direction, and time his movements to avoid Firebars.
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===Lava Tower Planet===
===Lava Tower Planet===
[[File:Bowser Galaxy Reactor Tower Planet.png|200px|thumb|left|'''{{conjecturaltext|Lava Tower Planet|planet}}''']]
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This planet is a cylinder resembling a castle tower, though the inside is walled with lava. This planet has [[Bullet Bill]]s, [[Banzai Bill]]s, and [[Thwomp]]s. Mario must travel to the end to reach the [[Launch Star]] using moving and sinking platforms while avoiding all enemies and obstacles with limited cover and a sparse supply of coins. Mario can lure Bullet Bills into [[Gray Bowser Statue|Bowser Statues]] for [[Coin]]s there. The walls of the planet have their own gravity.
[[File:Bowser Galaxy Reactor Tower Planet.png|200px|thumb|{{conjectural|Lava Tower Planet|planet}}]]
There is also a hidden black hole.
This planet is a cylinder resembling a castle tower, though the inside is walled with lava. This planet has [[Bullet Bill]]s, [[Bomber Bill|Banzai Bill]]s, and [[Thwomp]]s. Mario must travel to the end to reach the [[Launch Star]] using moving and sinking platforms while avoiding all enemies and obstacles with limited cover and a sparse supply of coins. Mario can lure Bullet Bills into [[Bowser Statue]]s for [[coin]]s there. The walls of the planet have their own gravity. There is also a hidden [[black hole]] found behind and above the planet.
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===Stairway===
===Stairway===
[[File:Bowser Galaxy Reactor Pathway.png|200px|thumb|The '''{{conjecturaltext|Stairway|area}}''']]
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This is the pathway toward the battle between Mario and Bowser. It consists of a flight of stairs. There are two side platforms that contain a [[Life Mushroom]] and a [[1-Up Mushroom]] on the left and the right of the stairs. If [[Mario]] wishes to get these, he must do it quickly or the path will crumble when [[Bowser Jr.]] shoots meteors from his airship.
[[File:SMG Bowser Galaxy Reactor Stairway.png|200px|thumb|left|The {{conjectural|Stairway|area}}]]
This is the pathway toward the battle between Mario and Bowser. It consists of a flight of stairs. There are two side platforms that contain a [[Life Mushroom]] and a [[1-Up Mushroom]] on the left and the right of the stairs respectively. If [[Mario]] wishes to get there, he must do it quickly or the path will crumble when [[Bowser Jr.]] shoots meteors from his airship.
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===Bowser's Rock Planet===
===Bowser's Rock Planet===
[[File:Bowser Galaxy Reactor Purple Planet.png|200px|thumb|left|'''{{conjecturaltext|Bowser's Rock Planet|planet}}''']]
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This is the first planet is where the first stage of the final battle takes place. It has [[Thorny Flower]]s growing on the surface. Mario can have Bowser crush the plants to get Star Bits and coins.
[[File:SMG Bowser's Rock Planet.png|200px|thumb|{{conjectural|Bowser's Rock Planet|planet}}]]
This is the first planet is where the first stage of the final battle takes place. It has [[thorny flower|prickly plant]]s growing on the surface. Mario can have Bowser crush the plants to get Star Bits and coins.
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===Bowser's Shell Planet===
===Bowser's Shell Planet===
[[File:Bowser Galaxy Reactor Brown Planet.png|200px|thumb|'''{{conjecturaltext|Bowser's Shell Planet|planet}}''']]
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This is the second planet where the second stage of the final battle takes place. It has [[Thorny Flower]]s and [[Stretch Plant]]s growing on the surface of it. Mario can have Bowser crush the Thorny Flowers or spin the stretch plants into the Thorny Flowers to get Star Bits or coins.
[[File:SMG Bowser's Shell Planet.png|200px|thumb|left|{{conjectural|Bowser's Shell Planet|planet}}]]
This is the second planet where the second stage of the final battle takes place. It has [[thorny flower|prickly plant]]s and [[rubbery bulb]]s growing on the surface of it. Mario can have Bowser crush the prickly plants or spin the rubbery bulbs into the prickly plants to get Star Bits or coins.
 
What appears to be this planet is shown exploding in the ending cutscene of the game, expanding until it becomes a black hole.
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===Galaxy Reactor===
===Galaxy Reactor===
[[File:Bowser Galaxy Reactor Galaxy Reactor.png|200px|thumb|left|'''{{conjecturaltext|Galaxy Reactor|planet}}''']]
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This last planet is where the third and final stage of the final battle takes place. It only has coin lamps on the surface, which Mario could shoot Star Bits at to get coins. The reactor is surrounded by a sphere of lava that makes up the massive sun of Bowser's galaxy. The final Grand Star of the game is hidden inside the reactor.
[[File:Bowser Galaxy Reactor Galaxy Reactor.png|200px|thumb|{{conjectural|Galaxy Reactor|planet}}]]
This last planet is where the third and final stage of the final battle takes place. It has coin lamps and ice crystals containing coins on the surface. The reactor is surrounded by a sphere of lava that makes up the massive sun of Bowser's galaxy. The final Grand Star of the game is hidden inside the reactor. The sphere of lava, however, is not solid.
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==Enemies==
==Enemies==
*[[Dry Bones]]
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*[[Firebar]]s
SMG Dry Bones Artwork.png|[[Dry Bones]]
*[[Podoboo]]s
SMG Fire Bar screenshot.png|[[Fire Bar]]s
*[[Galactic Tornado]]es
SMG Steam Jet.png|[[Fire geyser]]s
*[[Bullet Bill]]s
SMG Screenshot Fireball.png|[[Fireball (obstacle)|Fireballs]]
*[[Banzai Bill]]s
SMG Asset Model Lava Geyser.png|[[Lava Geyser]]s
*[[Thwomp]]s
SMG Bullet Bill.png|[[Bullet Bill]]s
*[[Bowser]] (boss)
BanzaiBillSMG.png|[[Bomber Bill|Banzai Bill]]s
SMG Thwomp Artwork.png|[[Thwomp]]s
SMG Asset Model Prickly Thorn Plant.png|[[Thorny flower|Prickly plant]]s
Bowser - Super Mario Galaxy.png|[[Bowser]] (boss)
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==Levels==
==Mission==
===The Fate of the Universe===
This galaxy contains only the following mission.
[[File:Bowser Galaxy Reactor Large Spotlight.png|200px|thumb|right|Mario making his way through the galaxy.]]
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[[Mario]] has to venture through this galaxy until he encounters [[Bowser]]. Mario starts on a small, rocky area resembling part of a castle wall. When Mario uses gravity spotlights, he will climb the walls and arrive at a tower being guarded by [[Dry Bones]]. At the top, a large Gravity Spotlight sends Mario across to the Lava Planet. He must cross this by utilizing cooled lava sections moving in the opposite direction to him and sinking platforms. A second large spotlight carries Mario to the Ice Planet at the end of the pathway. The surface of the Ice Planet and the Lava Planet both cause one piece of HP loss for Mario if he touches it. The Ice Planet's pathway is formed by Ice Blocks that shoot in from space, but these vanish after a few seconds. The third planet, reached by another spotlight, is made of quicksand, which is fatal if Mario touches it. The planet is traversed by narrow platforms which move across the planet against Mario and dip beneath the planets surface. There are also Firebars in the way. Another spotlight takes Mario into a Space Junkyard where platforms shoot in to form a path and shortly vanish, similar to the ice planet. However, gravity arrows and Firebars provide tough-to-navigate obstacles. At the end of the pathway, a gravity spotlight allows access to the Castle Tower, a hollow, cylindrical planet made entirely of lava, stone and metal. Bullet Bills, Thwomps, Banzai Bills, and the platforms of the area all create a treacherous terrain for Mario. At the end, a [[Launch Star]] will take Mario to Bowser's Final Stand.
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[[File:Bowser Galaxy Reactor Final Showdown.png|200px|thumb|left|Bowser and Mario faceoff.]]
==Gallery==
[[Bowser Jr.]] appears on his airship at the bottom of the staircase leading to Bowser with [[Princess Peach]] on board. He taunts Mario, then flies behind Bowser and begins shooting down the staircase with meteors. Along the way is a [[1-Up Mushroom]] and a [[Life Mushroom|Life Shroom]], but grabbing them takes up valuable time. After Bowser explains his plan, the gravity of a nearby metallic planetoid attracts him and Mario. He transforms into a boulder with his head sticking out of the top. If his head is hit by a Thorny Flower or Mario's spin attack, he will fall out of the boulder, and must be hit again to take damage. When he is hit for a second time, he and Mario will fly to another planetoid. Here, Bowser shoots fireballs which can be blocked by Stretch Plants, and transforms into a ball made of two of his shells. He then rolls around the planet. Mario must [[Star Spin]] into sling plants to knock Bowser onto his back, and then use his Star Spin attack on him. After Mario does this twice, he and Bowser will fall towards a giant sun, one of the biggest planets in the game. It is hollow with holes and the two combatants will fall through one of these to land on the reactor at the center.
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[[File:FinalReactor.png|200px|thumb|right|Mario fights Bowser on the Galaxy Reactor.]]
==Music==
Here, Mario fights Bowser in a similar way to how he does in [[Bowser's Star Reactor]] and [[Bowser's Dark Matter Plant]] where they are located on a reactor planetoid that resembles a ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'' ball, except for the fact that Bowser has the attack he used on the second planetoid, which Mario can only avoid. After hitting Bowser twice, Bowser will fall out of the reactor's gravity field and into the Sun. A Grand Star will then be revealed from inside the reactor, which Mario must obtain. As Mario flies away with the Grand Star, Bowser Jr.'s airship plummets towards the Sun, but Mario rescues Princess Peach and flies her to the area where he first entered the Galaxy. It is then revealed that Bowser has survived his fall into the gigantic Sun, but is stranded on the second planetoid upon which he fought with Mario, on a rocky platform which was sinking into the planet. As its gravity and mass increase, the planet sucks in more and more rocks from around it, then collapses under its own weight, becoming a giant [[Black Hole]]<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3I_wnZvvFU YouTube - Final Boss + ending : Super Mario Galaxy]</ref>. It begins to suck up everything around it including Mario, Peach, Bowser's Airship Fleet, [[Peach's Castle]], and the [[Comet Observatory]]. It would appear that everything is lost until Mario's Luma pops out, waves its arm and zooms toward the Black Hole. It is soon joined by all of the other Lumas. The Lumas twist the Black Hole into oblivion, but they appear to be destroyed in the process.
The music that plays is an arrangement of [[Flying Mario]]'s theme and the game's main theme. It also plays in the [[Grandmaster Galaxy]] mission "[[The Perfect Run]]" from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', along with [[Gusty Garden Galaxy]]'s theme, [[Good Egg Galaxy]]'s theme, and the [[Comet Observatory]] theme.


<b>Names in other languages</b>
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{{Foreignname
|file1=The Galaxy Reactor Super Mario Galaxy.oga
|Jap=<span class="explain" title="ギャラクシー">銀河</span>の運命は誰の手に!?
|title1=The Galaxy Reactor
|JapR=<span class="explain" title="Gyarakushī">Ginga</span> no unmei wa dare no te ni!?
|JapM=The fate of the Galaxy lies in whose hands!?
|SpaA=El Destino del Universo
|SpaAM=The Fate of the Universe
|SpaE=El elegido para salvar el universo
|SpaEM=The chosen one to save the universe
|Fra=Qui détient la clé du destin de l'univers ?
|FraM=Who holds the key of the fate of the universe?
|Ita=Chi decide il destino dell'universo?
|ItaM=Who decides the fate of the universe?
|Kor=갤럭시의 운명은 누구의 손에!?
|KorR=Gaeleoksi'ui Unmyeong'eun Nugu'ui Son'e!?
|KorM=The fate of the Galaxy lies in whose hands!?
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=クッパギャラクシープラント
|Jap=クッパギャラクシープラント
|JapR=Kuppa gyarakushī puranto
|JapR=Kuppa Gyarakushī Puranto
|JapM=Bowser's Galaxy Plant
|JapM=Bowser's Galaxy Plant
|Spa=Dimensión Galáctica de Bowser
|Spa=Dimensión Galáctica de Bowser
|SpaM=Bowser's Galactic Dimension
|SpaM=Bowser's Galactic Dimension
|Fra=Usine Galactique
|Fre=Usine Galactique
|FraM=Galactic plant
|FreM=Galactic plant
|FreE=Usine galactique
|FreEM=Galactic plant
|Ger=Bowsers Galaxiefabrik
|GerM=Bowser's Galaxy Factory
|Ita=Regno Galattico di Bowser
|Ita=Regno Galattico di Bowser
|ItaM=Bowser's Galactic Kingdom}}
|ItaM=Bowser's Galactic Kingdom
|Kor=쿠파 갤럭시 플랜트
|KorR=Kupa Gaelleoksi Peullaenteu
|KorM=Bowser's Galaxy Plant
|Chi=酷霸王银河工厂
|ChiR=Kùbàwáng yínhé gōngchǎng
|ChiM=Bowser's Galaxy Factory
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*On the Sand Planet, it is possible for the player to reach the [[Galactic Tornado]]es by long jumping off the moving platform and Star Spinning at the ending height of Mario's long jump. The Galactic Tornadoes do nothing good for the player and can occasionally launch the player into space, making Mario lose a life.
*On the Sand Planet, it is possible for the player to reach the [[tornado]]es by long jumping off the moving platform and Star Spinning at the ending height of Mario's long jump. The tornadoes do nothing good for the player and can occasionally launch the player into space, making Mario lose a life.
*When [[Mario]] is pulled to the Brown Planet (this is the second planet encountered in the final battle), normally, the player is supposed to wait until [[Bowser]] is done launching fireballs from his mouth, and then use the multiple [[Stretch Plant]]s scattered around the planet to hit Bowser when he curls into a spiky ball and rolls around the planet, thereby causing him to fly helplessly around the planet on his back, and leaving him vulnerable to further attack. However, if the player does not wish to wait for Bowser to finish his fireball attack, they can simply approach Bowser before he rolls into a spiky ball and [[spin]] the Stretch Plant nearest him, which will also cause him to fly around the planet on his back, thereby eliminating the need for the player to endure both of his attacks, and creating a shortcut.
*In the ''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' version of ''Super Mario Galaxy'', the heat-distortion effect in the lava tower only covers a small portion of the screen.
*On the lava planet, if [[Mario]] (or [[Luigi]]) stands on the edge of the solid rock platform just before the next gravity spotlight beam and go into first person view and looks at the right, the player will be able to see the castle tower where [[Bowser]] is standing. Also, if the player slowly moves Mario's (or Luigi's) sight around while looking at the castle tower the player can see a misplaced gravity spotlight beam on the star under the castle tower.
*Bowser's Galaxy Reactor is the only single-star galaxy to have its own music.


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Latest revision as of 20:09, November 24, 2024

Not to be confused with Bowser's Galaxy Generator or Bowser's Star Reactor.
Bowser's Galaxy Reactor
Bowser at the Center of the UniverseBowsers Galaxy Reactor.png
Area Comet Observatory
How to unlock Get 60 stars and complete Darkness on the Horizon
Boss(es) Bowser
Mission(s) The Fate of the Universe
Stars Grand Star
Galaxy icon None
“Finally! You got here just in time to see the creation of my galaxy in the center of the universe! WATCH AND WEEP! From this galaxy, I'll rule a great galactic empire with Peach by my side. It will last forever! I will rule every pitiful corner of the universe. So, Mario/Luigi, as you can see, I got big plans. And stomping you is at the top of my list!”
Bowser, Super Mario Galaxy

Bowser's Galaxy Reactor is the final galaxy in Super Mario Galaxy. It is located in the center of the universe and can be accessed only by talking to Rosalina on the Comet Observatory. After the player talks to her, she will transform the observatory into a comet and fly it to the center of the universe, with very minor resistance along the way. It is the only galaxy with a single star to have its own music.

This is where the final Grand Star is located and, as such, features the final battle between Mario and Bowser. During the battle, Bowser Jr. watches from the sidelines on his airship while holding Princess Peach captive. After defeating Bowser, one of the planets near his large sun implodes and turns into a supermassive black hole, causing the entire galaxy to collapse in upon itself, after which it begins to suck up the entire universe, along with Peach's Castle and the Comet Observatory as well. The Lumas all throw themselves into the black hole to reverse its effects and prevent the destruction of the universe. Afterwards, the galaxy is reformed, and Mario, Peach, Bowser, and many others land safely back in the Mushroom Kingdom.

Planets/Areas[edit]

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all names are unofficial.

Starting Area[edit]

The title of this section is conjectural; an official name for the section's subject has not been found, so it has been given a fitting title by the editors. If an acceptable name is found, then the section should be changed to the new title.

Gravity spotlight
The Starting Area, the Castle Wall

This is the first area that Mario encounters after entering the Warp Field inside Peach's Castle. The extensive vertical walls of this strange area appear to be part of a crumbling castle. This particular section of the level contains special gravity spotlights which allow Mario to walk directly up the vertical walls when the gravity field of the spotlights is entered. Several Dry Bones also patrol the area, and can trip Mario if he is not careful.

Lava Planet[edit]

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Fire Planet from Bowser's Galaxy Reactor.
Lava Planet

This planet is the first of three-element planets that are encountered one after another. The planet itself is made completely of lava, though it does have multiple steel platforms rising out of the lava, along with moving sections of cooled lava which form moving pathways across the diameter of the planet. The steel platforms on the planet will begin to sink down into the lava as soon as Mario sets foot on them. The only significant obstacles that Mario will face on this planet (aside from the sinking platforms) are Lava Bubbles and Lava Steams. A few coins can be found on certain parts of the planet, along with a 1-Up Mushroom.

Ice sphere[edit]

Ice Planet from Bowser's Galaxy Reactor.
Ice sphere

The ice sphere[1] is similar and seemingly larger than the previous planet Mario visits, except that it is made out of ice instead of lava. It has Ice Blocks that create a path across its frozen surface. The Ice Blocks last for about six seconds before they disappear, meaning that they must be navigated quickly. The ice surface of the planet acts like lava, just like fatally cold water found in Snowman's Land of Super Mario 64.

Sand Planet[edit]

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Sand Planet from Bowser's Galaxy Reactor.
Sand Planet

This planet also appears to be larger than the previous planet and is the last element planet, but is made of sand. To get across this planet, Mario must follow moving stone paths to avoid Fire Bars and quicksand that results in instant death. In this sense, it is rather similar to the Lava Planet, as both planets involve a narrow, moving pathway with a deadly substance making up the remainder of the surface and fire-based obstacles. Three tornadoes can also be found here, although they are of no use to Mario, for they only lead to his death.

Lava and Water Planets[edit]

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Unreachable water and lava planets in Bowser's Galaxy Reactor.
Lava and Water Planets

These are two unreachable planets off to the side of the element planets. One is completely made of water, and the other is made of lava.

Space Junk Area[edit]

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Cosmic Blocks from Bowser's Galaxy Reactor.
Space Junk Area

These are blocks that float around space, but when Mario gets close to them, the glowing blocks begin to appear beneath Mario's feet, which forms a path for him to continue. If Mario stays on the platform for too long, it will disappear. He must also deal with alterations in the gravity's direction, and time his movements to avoid Firebars.

Lava Tower Planet[edit]

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Tower Planet from Bowser's Galaxy Reactor.
Lava Tower Planet

This planet is a cylinder resembling a castle tower, though the inside is walled with lava. This planet has Bullet Bills, Banzai Bills, and Thwomps. Mario must travel to the end to reach the Launch Star using moving and sinking platforms while avoiding all enemies and obstacles with limited cover and a sparse supply of coins. Mario can lure Bullet Bills into Bowser Statues for coins there. The walls of the planet have their own gravity. There is also a hidden black hole found behind and above the planet.

Stairway[edit]

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The Pathway from Bowser's Galaxy Reactor.
The Stairway

This is the pathway toward the battle between Mario and Bowser. It consists of a flight of stairs. There are two side platforms that contain a Life Mushroom and a 1-Up Mushroom on the left and the right of the stairs respectively. If Mario wishes to get there, he must do it quickly or the path will crumble when Bowser Jr. shoots meteors from his airship.

Bowser's Rock Planet[edit]

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Purple Planet from Bowser's Galaxy Reactor.
Bowser's Rock Planet

This is the first planet is where the first stage of the final battle takes place. It has prickly plants growing on the surface. Mario can have Bowser crush the plants to get Star Bits and coins.

Bowser's Shell Planet[edit]

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Brown Planet from Bowser's Galaxy Reactor.
Bowser's Shell Planet

This is the second planet where the second stage of the final battle takes place. It has prickly plants and rubbery bulbs growing on the surface of it. Mario can have Bowser crush the prickly plants or spin the rubbery bulbs into the prickly plants to get Star Bits or coins.

What appears to be this planet is shown exploding in the ending cutscene of the game, expanding until it becomes a black hole.

Galaxy Reactor[edit]

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The third part of Bowser's final battle
Galaxy Reactor

This last planet is where the third and final stage of the final battle takes place. It has coin lamps and ice crystals containing coins on the surface. The reactor is surrounded by a sphere of lava that makes up the massive sun of Bowser's galaxy. The final Grand Star of the game is hidden inside the reactor. The sphere of lava, however, is not solid.

Enemies[edit]

Mission[edit]

This galaxy contains only the following mission.

Mission Image Summary

The Fate of the Universe A large gravity spotlight. This mission's objective is to navigate through the Galaxy Reactor and defeat Bowser for the final time.

Gallery[edit]

Music[edit]

The music that plays is an arrangement of Flying Mario's theme and the game's main theme. It also plays in the Grandmaster Galaxy mission "The Perfect Run" from Super Mario Galaxy 2, along with Gusty Garden Galaxy's theme, Good Egg Galaxy's theme, and the Comet Observatory theme.

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Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese クッパギャラクシープラント[?]
Kuppa Gyarakushī Puranto
Bowser's Galaxy Plant
Chinese 酷霸王银河工厂[?]
Kùbàwáng yínhé gōngchǎng
Bowser's Galaxy Factory
French Usine Galactique[?] Galactic plant
French (NOE) Usine galactique[?] Galactic plant
German Bowsers Galaxiefabrik[?] Bowser's Galaxy Factory
Italian Regno Galattico di Bowser[?] Bowser's Galactic Kingdom
Korean 쿠파 갤럭시 플랜트[?]
Kupa Gaelleoksi Peullaenteu
Bowser's Galaxy Plant
Spanish Dimensión Galáctica de Bowser[?] Bowser's Galactic Dimension

Trivia[edit]

  • On the Sand Planet, it is possible for the player to reach the tornadoes by long jumping off the moving platform and Star Spinning at the ending height of Mario's long jump. The tornadoes do nothing good for the player and can occasionally launch the player into space, making Mario lose a life.
  • In the Super Mario 3D All-Stars version of Super Mario Galaxy, the heat-distortion effect in the lava tower only covers a small portion of the screen.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Black, Fletcher (November 9, 2007). Super Mario Galaxy PRIMA Official Game Guide. Prima Games (American English). ISBN 978-0-7615-5643-5. Page 299.