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[[Image:StarshipMario.png|thumb|The '''Starship Mario'''.]]
|title=Starship Mario
'''Starship Mario''' is a planet in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' used to travel across the universe. It is in the shape of Mario's head. 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.
|image=[[File:StarshipMario.png|200x200px]]<br>Artwork from ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''
|ruler=[[Mario]], [[Luigi]]
|inhabitants=[[Lubba]], [[Yoshi]], [[Baby Luma]], [[Luma]]s, [[Toad Brigade]], [[Star Bunny|Star Bunnies]], [[penguin]]s, [[Whittle]]s, [[Bob-omb Buddy]], [[Jibberjay]], [[Gearmo]]s, [[Rosalina]] (if the player achieved 242 [[Power Star|Star]]s)
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' ([[List of games by date#2010|2010]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
}}
{{quote|Nice spaceship, yeah? More like a {{color|blue|faceship}}! Har har! Well, at least [[Mario|you]]'ll never lose it in a parking lot! Am I right? Har har!|Lubba|Super Mario Galaxy 2}}
'''Starship Mario''' is a [[Mario's face|Mario-head-shaped]] planet and spacecraft that is used to travel across the universe in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. Although notably smaller than the previous games' hub areas, it serves as the hub of the game, replacing the [[Comet Observatory]] from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. Other than its smaller size, another difference from the Comet Observatory is that it also has changing backgrounds, the appearance of which depends on the [[World#Super Mario Galaxy 2|world]] that it is currently in. A flock of gulls can be seen on and around Starship Mario in the first two worlds as well as the [[World S|final world]]. Starship Mario is able to access different worlds by traveling through [[portal]]s between them.
 
==History==
===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''===
After [[Mario]] collects his first [[Power Star]] from [[Peewee Piranha]], he finds himself on a rocky meteor-battered planetoid. It is captained by [[Lubba]], who commands a crew of [[Luma]]s. After beholding the Power Star, and seeing [[Baby Luma]]'s trust in Mario, he strikes a deal with Mario and hands the ship over to him, reshaping it to look like Mario's head for as long as he continues to collect Power Stars (though it actually remains this way for the remainder of the game).
 
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 Power Stars are collected or a specific goal is met.


While on the Starship, [[Mario]] is capable of exploring and interacting with various non-playable characters, including [[Lubba]], the [[Toad Brigade]], and the [[Assist Luma]]. Other characters, like [[Hungry Luma|Hungry Lumas]] and [[Bob-omb Buddy|Bob-omb Buddies]] have been seen in official art of the ship, suggesting that they will also inhabit the planetoid. Much like [[Delfino Plaza]] from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario can also ride Yoshi here, and the egg which contains him is located on the "nose" of the starship.
Much like in [[Delfino Plaza]] from ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario can ride [[Yoshi]] on Starship Mario. The [[Yoshi's Egg|egg]] that contains him is located on the "nose" of the ship, having been obtained after Mario rescues Yoshi in the [[Yoshi Star Galaxy]]. A small circular platform floating just above Starship Mario has many [[fruit (Yoshi food)|fruit]]s, as well as three [[Boards (characters)|Boards]] that advise the player on how to control Yoshi. If the player eats all of the fruits on this small platform, they get a [[1-Up Mushroom]]. There is also a room under the area with the pressure switch, which can be accessed only by [[jump]]ing into a large chimney that 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 near the edge of the room, which later become display cases. Various power-ups, such as the [[Fire Flower]] and [[Rock Mushroom]], begin to appear on the display after they are used to obtain certain Power Stars over the course of the game. However, the display cases cannot be penetrated, and thus the power-ups inside cannot be used. A usable [[Cloud Flower]] does appear in front of the ship's wheel after Mario has completed [[Climbing the Cloudy Tower]] in [[Starshine Beach Galaxy]], however. This is the only power-up that can actually be used onboard Starship Mario. The [[Toad Brigade]]'s [[Starshroom]] also stays close to the ship. Transfer between the two ships is possible via a [[Warp Pad]] located in the ship's right ear.


The starship's main purpose, though, is to allow Mario to travel between and select galaxies to visit. To leave the starship 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.
However, the ship's main feature is to allow Mario to travel between and select [[galaxy|galaxies]] to visit. To leave the ship and go to the World Map, one must step up to the 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 which they can select galaxies to visit. If the game was turned off, the player instead goes to the [[Grand World Map]], from which the player can select worlds to visit. If the player wishes to return to Starship Mario without visiting a galaxy, they must position Starship Mario over an empty point on the World Map and then select it, which brings up the option to return. Mario also automatically returns to the ship if he receives a [[Game Over]] at any point during gameplay (unless [[Peewee Piranha's Temper Tantrum]] is not cleared, in which case the player returns to the introductory level, just before the [[Launch Star]]), as opposed to returning to the title screen as would happen in ''Super Mario Galaxy''.
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== Gallery ==
====Engine Room====
<center>
[[File:SMG2 Starship Mario Engine Room.png|thumb|200px|[[Mario]] and the [[Co-Star Luma]] inside the Engine Room of Starship Mario]]
The ship's engine room can be entered either by entering a small door in the middle of the ship'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 as souvenirs. Below are listed the seven power-ups that appear here, as well as the conditions that must be met before they will appear here:
*[[Cloud Flower]] &ndash; Complete [[Search for the Toad Brigade Captain]] in the [[Fluffy Bluff Galaxy]].
*[[Rock Mushroom]] &ndash; Complete [[Rock and Rollodillo]] in the [[Boulder Bowl Galaxy]].
*[[Spring Mushroom]] &ndash; Complete [[Spring into the Chompworks]] in the [[Chompworks Galaxy]].
*[[Spin Drill]] &ndash; Complete [[Silver Stars Down Deep]] in [[Spin-Dig Galaxy]].
*[[Bee Mushroom]] &ndash; Complete [[The Sweetest Silver Stars]] in [[Honeyhop Galaxy]].
*[[Boo Mushroom]] &ndash; Complete [[Haunting the Howling Tower]] in the [[Boo Moon Galaxy]].
*[[Fire Flower]] &ndash; Complete [[Burning Upside Dizzy]] in [[Upside Dizzy Galaxy]].
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====Passengers====
[[File:SMG2 Starship Mario Passengers.png|thumb|250px|Many of the passengers that visit Starship Mario will appear on the back of the ship's head.]]
After certain missions have been completed, different species appear on the ship. All creatures stand on tree stumps on the surface of Starship Mario except for the Toad Brigade, who resides on the Starshroom (accessed via a Warp Pad in Starship Mario's right ear); two [[Lumalee]]s that sell [[Chance Cube]]s for [[coin]]s and [[Star Bit]]s (accessed via a Warp Pipe in Starship Mario's left ear); and [[Luigi]], who resides in a small door towards the top back of Starship Mario, and switches places with Mario at any point after he has defeated [[Bowser]] for the first time.
 
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 the characters will appear. All non-playable characters make an appearance on Starship Mario, with the exception of [[Coach (Super Mario Galaxy)|Coach]], [[Penguru]], [[Pianta]]s, [[Princess Peach]], and [[The Chimp]].
 
{|width=80% class=wikitable style="text-align:center"
!No.
!Name
!Unlock criterion
!Placement
!Dialogue
|-
|01
|[[Yoshi]]
|Complete [[Saddle Up with Yoshi]].
|Tip of the nose
|None
|-
|02
|[[Yellow Toad (Toad Brigade)|Yellow Toad]]
|Complete [[Digga-Leg's Planet]].
|Below the right ear
|"''Hey--[[Toad Brigade|everyone]]'s waiting for you on the [[Starshroom]]! We found a {{icon|SMG2-1Up}}, so we're keeping it there for you.''"
|-
|03
|[[Banktoad]]
|Accumulate seven [[Power Star]]s.
|Small patch of white flowers on the deck
|"''Hello from your friendly Banktoad! I can help share your stash of {{icon|SMG2-Bits}} [[Star Bit]]s with other adventurers!''"
|-
|04
|[[Mailtoad]]
|Accumulate 13 Power Stars.
|Patch of red flowers on the deck
|"''Hello! I've held on to every {{icon|SMG2-Letter}} I've received! Here--look…''"
|-
|05
|[[Star Bunny]]
|Complete [[Think Before You Shake]].
|Under the right earlobe
|"''Shake {{button|wii|Wiimote}} when you're in midjump! [[Spin]]ning will give you just a little more OOMPH! How do you think I jump so high, boiyoing? Try it with me!''"
|-
|06
|[[Honeybee]]
|Complete [[The Secret Wall Jump]].
|Left of the middle engine
|"''Bet you'd like to know our secret… When we get {{icon|SMG2-Coin}} [[coin]]s in the air, we can fly farther!''"
|-
|07
|[[Penguin]]
|Complete [[Exploring the Cosmic Cavern]].
|Back of the head, near the tea set
|"''Shake {{button|wii|Wiimote}} when you're in the water for a burst of speed! A lot of penguins don't know that…''"
|-
|08
|[[Jibberjay]]
|Complete [[Jungle Fluzzard Race]].
|Near the path above the left sideburn
|"''Listen up! Listen up! There's a trick to going fast with [[Fluzzard]]! Point {{button|wii|Wiimote}} down to dive! Keep diving to go fast! Dive! Dive whenever you can! Fast! Fast!''"
|-
|09
|First [[Lumalee]]
|Collect one [[Power Star]] in [[World 3 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 3]].
|Pipe room in the left ear
|"''Lumalee! ♪ Lumabop! ♪ Welcome to the Luma Shop! Care to spin a [[Chance Cube]] for only 30 {{icon|SMG2-Bits}} Star Bits?''"
|-
|10
|[[Whittle]]
|Complete [[Tall Trunk's Big Slide]].
|Behind the left ear
|"''Collect many {{icon|SMG2-Medal}}? [[Prankster Comet|Comet]] arrive! First time in galaxy… Always one {{icon|SMG2-Medal}} somewhere! Look hard.''"
|-
|11
|[[Gearmo (gold)|Gold Gearmo]]
|Complete [[C'mere, Goomba]].
|At the tea set
|"''I kinda dig those {{icon|SMG2-Goomba}} [[Goomba|guys]]!''"
|-
|12
|[[Gearmo (silver)|Silver Gearmo]]
|Complete [[C'mere, Topman]].
|At the tea set
|"''I just love the way those li'l {{icon|SMG2-Topman}} [[Spiky Topman|red guys]] spin!''"
|-
|13
|Second Lumalee
|Complete [[The Magnificent Magma Sea]].
|Pipe room in the left ear
|"''Care to spin 5 Chance Cubes for only 100 {{icon|SMG2-Coins}} coins?''"
|-
|14
|[[Bob-omb Buddy]]
|Complete [[Return of the Whomp King]].
|Near the bridge, north of the tea set
|"''Have you heard of this [[World S|mythical, legendary world]]? It sounds like an amazing place, but I wonder how you get there…''"
|-
|15
|First [[Luma|Green Luma]]
|Complete [[Throwback Throwdown]].
|Left of the stern, by the [[tree]]
|"''Seeking the [[Green Star|cosmic jewels]]…it's been our lifelong pursuit… There is a saying that 'they can be found when all the [[Power Star|stars]] have been collected…'''"
|-
|16
|Second Green Luma
|Accumulate 120 Power Stars.
|Left of the stern, by the tree
|"''The universe is so full of joy… Have you ever seen a {{icon|SMG2-StarGreen}} cosmic jewel? They have such a happy shine! And if you listen closely, you can hear the wonderful tinkling sound when one is nearby! Seriously!''"
|-
|17
|[[Rosalina]]
|Complete [[The Perfect Run]].
|Big patch of white flowers on the deck
|"''I want to give you my thanks.''"
|}
</center>
{{br}}
 
====Totals Sign====
[[File:SMG2 Starshipsign.png|thumb|The Totals Sign as it appears on Starship Mario]]
{{quote|Well now...[[Mario|you]]'ve found quite a few of those {{icon|SMG2-Star}} {{color-link|gold|Power Star|Power Stars}}, huh? We'll keep {{color|red|track}} of {{color|blue|how many}} ya got. That's it, {{color|red|the sign next to the helm}} right there.|Lubba|Super Mario Galaxy 2}}
After Mario has collected sixteen Power Stars, a glowing light-blue signpost appears directly to the left of Starship Mario's wheel. This sign lists all of the Power Stars and [[Comet Medal]]s that Mario has currently collected, as well as the galaxies that have been unlocked thus far (and whether the galaxies have been completed or not). This sign is used to help the player keep track of how many Stars they have at any various point in the game. The same information can also be accessed by clicking the "[[Star List]]" button on the pause menu at any time during gameplay.
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===''Fortune Street''===
{{main|Starship Mario (board)}}
Starship Mario is a default board in ''[[Fortune Street]]''.
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
[[File:SSB4 WiiU Starship Mario.jpg|thumb|Starship Mario as seen in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
On the stage [[Mario Galaxy (stage)|Mario Galaxy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Starship Mario can be seen above the main stage in the background. Lubba can also be seen onboard, as well as several other Lumas. It also appears as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]]. However, it is removed from the stage in {{iw|smashwiki|8-Player Smash}}, alongside [[Bowser's Airship]] and the Starshroom.
 
Starship Mario also appears as an Advanced-class {{iw|smashwiki|support spirit}} in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', using its artwork from ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''. When equipped, it increases the fighter's [[jump]] height. In {{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: World of Light}}, the Starship Mario [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] is encountered in the outer space region, northeast on the Light Realm map, on the path leading to {{iw|smashwiki|Falco (SSBU)|Falco}}'s battle. To earn the spirit, the player has to beat a Giant Mario on the stage Mario Galaxy.
 
==Gallery==
===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Smg2marioship.jpg|Aboard the Starship Mario.
SMG2 Starship Lubba Screenshot.png|Starship Mario before it was reshaped to resemble Mario's head
Image:Mg6.png|The Starship Mario in World 1.
SMG2 Starshipmario.png|Starship Mario flying in [[World 1 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 1]]
Image:Mg8.jpg|The Starship Mario over World 2.
SMG2 Starship Mario Screenshot.png|[[Mario]] standing aboard the bridge of Starship Mario
Image:Smg2map.jpg|The Starship Mario exploring World 3.
Starship Mario Face.png|The face of Starship Mario, with Yoshi's egg on the nose
Starship Mario Green Room.png|Luigi's room
Starship Mario Red Room.png|Mario's room
Starship Mario Garden.png|The garden area
Starship Mario Tree.png|Mario near two green [[Luma]]s
Starship Mario Berry Platform.png|The [[fruit (Yoshi food)|fruit]] platform
Starship Mario Starshroom.png|The Starshroom
Starship Mario Teleporter.png|A Warp Pad
Starship Mario Luma Ring.png|A ring of Star Bits around a Luma
Starship Mario River.png|The river near the bottom of the ship
Starship Mario Pipe Room.png|Inside the ship
SMG2 Grand World Map.png|Starship Mario positioned over [[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 2]]
SMG2 Map W3 Overview.png|Starship Mario exploring [[World 3 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 3]]
</gallery>
</gallery>
</center>


==Names in Other Languages==
===Other===
{{foreignname
<gallery>
|Jap=星船マリオ
SMG Concept Artwork Proposal.jpg|2005 proposal documents for "[[Super Mario Galaxy|Super Mario Revolution]]," featuring a planet shaped like [[Mario]]'s head
|JapR=Sēsen Mario
ISWii20.png|Screenshot from ''[[Fortune Street]]''
SSB4 WiiU Mario Galaxy.jpg|Screenshot from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
SNW YA Starship Mario.png|Starship Mario with the starting planet of [[Gateway Galaxy]] in the [[Super Nintendo World#Yoshi's Adventure|Yoshi's Adventure]] ride in [[Super Nintendo World]]
</gallery>
 
==Profiles==
===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''===
{{multilang profile
|type=website
|EngA=This grass-sprouted ship sure looks familiar... helmed by Mario himself, the hero and his friends will travel the universe in this majestic spaceship! New friends, secret rooms, and much more will appear as you progress.<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|author=Nintendo|language=en-us|archive=web.archive.org/web/20100528064822/http://www.supermariogalaxy.com/#/game-characters/starship-mario|title=Starship Mario|publisher=supermariogalaxy.com|accessdate=June 29, 2024}}</ref>
}}
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''====
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Starship Mario
|image=[[File:SSB4TrophyStarshipMario.png|100px]]
|category=Stage
|appears_in='''Wii''' Super Mario Galaxy 2 (05/2010)
|trophy_box=12: Super Mario Galaxy 2
|unlock=Random
|desc=This ship was made for Mario by Lubba, head honcho of the Luma crew. It's fueled by Power Stars, so the more Mario collects, the deeper he can go into space. Also, as he continues his adventure, the ship will fill up with new friends and items from all over the universe. At some point, a Yoshi's Egg will even appear on the ship's nose!
|desc2=This ship was made for Mario by Lubba, head honcho of the Luma crew. It's fuelled by Power Stars, so the more Mario collects, the deeper he can go into space. Also, as he continues his adventure, the ship will fill up with new friends and items from all over the universe. At some point, a Yoshi's Egg will even appear on the ship's nose!
}}
 
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
{{Spirit
|no=75
|name=Starship Mario
|image=[[File:SSBU Starship Mario Spirit.png|100px]]
|series=''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' Series
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Support spirit|Support}}
|slots=1
|class=Advanced
|effects=Jump ↑
|obtain={{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light}} ({{iw|smashwiki|The Light Realm}})
|opponents=Giant [[Mario]]
|conditions='''Hazard:''' Low Gravity
*Gravity is reduced
*The enemy is giant
|stage=[[Mario Galaxy (stage)|Mario Galaxy]] (Battlefield)
|song=The Starship Sails
}}
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap={{ruby|星船|ほしぶね}}マリオ
|JapR=Hoshibune Mario
|JapM=Starship Mario
|JapM=Starship Mario
|ChiT=瑪利歐星艦<ref>{{cite|language=zh-hant|url=www.nintendo.com.hk/smg2/adventure/index.html|title=超級瑪利歐銀河2|publisher=Nintendo HK|accessdate=June 29, 2024}}</ref>
|ChiTR=Mǎlì'ōu Xīng Jiàn
|ChiTM=Mario Starship
|Dut=Mario-ruimteschip
|DutM=Mario Starship
|Fre=Vaisseau Mario
|FreM=Starship Mario
|Ger=Raumschiff Mario
|GerM=Starship Mario
|Ita=Astronave Mario
|ItaM=Starship Mario
|Kor=우주선 마리오호
|KorR=Ujuseon Mario-ho
|KorM=Spaceship Mario
|Por=Nave Espacial Mario
|PorM=Mario Spaceship
|Rus=Звездолёт Марио
|RusR=Zvezdolot Mario
|RusM=Starship Mario
|Spa=Astronave Mario
|SpaM=Starship Mario
}}
}}


[[Category:Places]]
==Trivia==
[[Category:Outer Space Locations]]
[[File:Beta Starship Mario SMG2.png|thumb|An early screenshot of ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'', showing a different-looking Mario head planet]]
*[[Yoshiaki Koizumi]] wanted to include "a platform that was a planet shaped like a head" in the [[Super Mario Galaxy|first game]], but it did not make the cut.<ref>{{cite|author=Sahdev, Ishaan|date=June 9, 2010|url=www.siliconera.com/2010/06/09/yoshi-originally-intended-for-first-mario-galaxy|title=Yoshi Originally Intended For First Super Mario Galaxy|publisher=Siliconera|accessdate=March 9, 2020|language=en}}</ref> Additionally, in early screenshots for ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', a much different planet shaped like [[Mario]]'s head is shown, looking more similar to the actual Mario than the final one but being smaller.
*Whenever the player selects a [[galaxy]] to fly to from the World Map, Starship Mario turns to look at Mario as he flies to the galaxy.
*The teacups on the ship look empty, but upon the player zooming in, they are filled to the brim with water. They also have the same ripple as other bodies of water in the game.
*On the cover of ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'', a [[? Block]] and a [[Goomba]] both appear on Starship Mario, even though neither of these things ever appears on Starship Mario in the actual game. Also, the [[Warp Pipe]] has been repositioned, as it now appears higher up on Starship Mario's cap, as opposed to in Starship Mario's left ear.
*Much like the music of the Comet Observatory, Starship Mario's music adds more instruments as Mario progresses through the various worlds. However, when the player first visits Starship Mario, a unique theme, "The Starship Appears," plays.
*Starship Mario always looks like Mario, even when the player is Luigi. This is referenced in ''[[Fortune Street]]'', when Luigi says, ''"Hey! You know what would look good? A spaceship with MY face on it!"''
**Also in ''Fortune Street'', Wario references ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'' by saying, ''"If I flip the "M" on that ship upside down, it'll all be mine!"''
*Concept art showcased in ''[[The Art of Super Mario Odyssey]]'' depicts a replica of Starship Mario as a souvenir that was considered for [[Honeylune Ridge]] alongside other ''Super Mario Galaxy''-inspired memorabilia.
 
==References==
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[[de:Raumschiff Mario]]
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[[Category:Hubs]]
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Latest revision as of 10:14, November 5, 2024

Starship Mario
Mario, Lumas, Lubba, Yoshi, the Toad Brigade, a Bob-omb Buddy, a Star Bunny, a Whittle, and a penguin on the Starship Mario
Artwork from Super Mario Galaxy 2
First appearance Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010)
Latest appearance Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
Ruler Mario, Luigi
Inhabitants Lubba, Yoshi, Baby Luma, Lumas, Toad Brigade, Star Bunnies, penguins, Whittles, Bob-omb Buddy, Jibberjay, Gearmos, Rosalina (if the player achieved 242 Stars)
“Nice spaceship, yeah? More like a faceship! Har har! Well, at least you'll never lose it in a parking lot! Am I right? Har har!”
—Lubba, Super Mario Galaxy 2

Starship Mario is a Mario-head-shaped planet and spacecraft that is used to travel across the universe in Super Mario Galaxy 2. Although notably smaller than the previous games' hub areas, it serves as the hub of the game, replacing the Comet Observatory from Super Mario Galaxy. Other than its smaller size, another difference from the Comet Observatory is that it also has changing backgrounds, the appearance of which depends on the world that it is currently in. A flock of gulls can be seen on and around Starship Mario in the first two worlds as well as the final world. Starship Mario is able to access different worlds by traveling through portals between them.

History[edit]

Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]

After Mario collects his first Power Star from Peewee Piranha, he finds himself on a rocky meteor-battered planetoid. It is captained by Lubba, who commands a crew of Lumas. After beholding the Power Star, and seeing Baby Luma's trust in Mario, he strikes a deal with Mario and hands the ship over to him, reshaping it to look like Mario's head for as long as he continues to collect Power Stars (though it actually remains this way for the remainder of the game).

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 Power Stars are collected or a specific goal is met.

Much like in Delfino Plaza from Super Mario Sunshine, Mario can ride Yoshi on Starship Mario. The egg that contains him is located on the "nose" of the ship, having been obtained after Mario rescues Yoshi in the Yoshi Star Galaxy. A small circular platform floating just above Starship Mario has many fruits, as well as three Boards that advise the player on how to control Yoshi. If the player eats all of the fruits on this small platform, they get a 1-Up Mushroom. There is also a room under the area with the pressure switch, which can be accessed only by jumping into a large chimney that 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 near the edge of the room, which later become display cases. Various power-ups, such as the Fire Flower and Rock Mushroom, begin to appear on the display after they are used to obtain certain Power Stars over the course of the game. However, the display cases cannot be penetrated, and thus the power-ups inside cannot be used. A usable Cloud Flower does appear in front of the ship's wheel after Mario has completed Climbing the Cloudy Tower in Starshine Beach Galaxy, however. This is the only power-up that can actually be used onboard Starship Mario. The Toad Brigade's Starshroom also stays close to the ship. Transfer between the two ships is possible via a Warp Pad located in the ship's right ear.

However, the ship's main feature 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 the 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 which they can select galaxies to visit. If the game was turned off, the player instead goes to the Grand World Map, from which the player can select worlds to visit. If the player wishes to return to Starship Mario without visiting a galaxy, they must position Starship Mario over an empty point on the World Map and then select it, which brings up the option to return. Mario also automatically returns to the ship if he receives a Game Over at any point during gameplay (unless Peewee Piranha's Temper Tantrum is not cleared, in which case the player returns to the introductory level, just before the Launch Star), as opposed to returning to the title screen as would happen in Super Mario Galaxy.

Engine Room[edit]

Mario and the Co-Star Luma inside the Engine Room of Starship Mario

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

Passengers[edit]

Many of the passengers that visit Starship Mario will appear on the back of the ship's head.

After certain missions have been completed, different species appear on the ship. All creatures stand on tree stumps on the surface of Starship Mario except for the Toad Brigade, who resides on the Starshroom (accessed via a Warp Pad in Starship Mario's right ear); two Lumalees that sell Chance Cubes for coins and Star Bits (accessed via a Warp Pipe in Starship Mario's left ear); and Luigi, who resides in a small door towards the top back of Starship Mario, and switches places with Mario at any point after he has defeated Bowser for the first time.

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 the characters will appear. All non-playable characters make an appearance on Starship Mario, with the exception of Coach, Penguru, Piantas, Princess Peach, and The Chimp.

No. Name Unlock criterion Placement Dialogue
01 Yoshi Complete Saddle Up with Yoshi. Tip of the nose None
02 Yellow Toad Complete Digga-Leg's Planet. Below the right ear "Hey--everyone's waiting for you on the Starshroom! We found a 1-Up Mushroom, so we're keeping it there for you."
03 Banktoad Accumulate seven Power Stars. Small patch of white flowers on the deck "Hello from your friendly Banktoad! I can help share your stash of Star Bits Star Bits with other adventurers!"
04 Mailtoad Accumulate 13 Power Stars. Patch of red flowers on the deck "Hello! I've held on to every Letter I've received! Here--look…"
05 Star Bunny Complete Think Before You Shake. Under the right earlobe "Shake Wii Remote when you're in midjump! Spinning will give you just a little more OOMPH! How do you think I jump so high, boiyoing? Try it with me!"
06 Honeybee Complete The Secret Wall Jump. Left of the middle engine "Bet you'd like to know our secret… When we get Coin coins in the air, we can fly farther!"
07 Penguin Complete Exploring the Cosmic Cavern. Back of the head, near the tea set "Shake Wii Remote when you're in the water for a burst of speed! A lot of penguins don't know that…"
08 Jibberjay Complete Jungle Fluzzard Race. Near the path above the left sideburn "Listen up! Listen up! There's a trick to going fast with Fluzzard! Point Wii Remote down to dive! Keep diving to go fast! Dive! Dive whenever you can! Fast! Fast!"
09 First Lumalee Collect one Power Star in World 3. Pipe room in the left ear "Lumalee! ♪ Lumabop! ♪ Welcome to the Luma Shop! Care to spin a Chance Cube for only 30 Star Bits Star Bits?"
10 Whittle Complete Tall Trunk's Big Slide. Behind the left ear "Collect many Comet Medal? Comet arrive! First time in galaxy… Always one Comet Medal somewhere! Look hard."
11 Gold Gearmo Complete C'mere, Goomba. At the tea set "I kinda dig those Goomba guys!"
12 Silver Gearmo Complete C'mere, Topman. At the tea set "I just love the way those li'l Spiky Topman red guys spin!"
13 Second Lumalee Complete The Magnificent Magma Sea. Pipe room in the left ear "Care to spin 5 Chance Cubes for only 100 Coins coins?"
14 Bob-omb Buddy Complete Return of the Whomp King. Near the bridge, north of the tea set "Have you heard of this mythical, legendary world? It sounds like an amazing place, but I wonder how you get there…"
15 First Green Luma Complete Throwback Throwdown. Left of the stern, by the tree "Seeking the cosmic jewels…it's been our lifelong pursuit… There is a saying that 'they can be found when all the stars have been collected…'"
16 Second Green Luma Accumulate 120 Power Stars. Left of the stern, by the tree "The universe is so full of joy… Have you ever seen a Green Comet cosmic jewel? They have such a happy shine! And if you listen closely, you can hear the wonderful tinkling sound when one is nearby! Seriously!"
17 Rosalina Complete The Perfect Run. Big patch of white flowers on the deck "I want to give you my thanks."

Totals Sign[edit]

The Totals Sign as it appears on Starship Mario
“Well now...you've found quite a few of those Power Star Power Stars, huh? We'll keep track of how many ya got. That's it, the sign next to the helm right there.”
—Lubba, Super Mario Galaxy 2

After Mario has collected sixteen Power Stars, a glowing light-blue signpost appears directly to the left of Starship Mario's wheel. This sign lists all of the Power Stars and Comet Medals that Mario has currently collected, as well as the galaxies that have been unlocked thus far (and whether the galaxies have been completed or not). This sign is used to help the player keep track of how many Stars they have at any various point in the game. The same information can also be accessed by clicking the "Star List" button on the pause menu at any time during gameplay.

Fortune Street[edit]

Main article: Starship Mario (board)

Starship Mario is a default board in Fortune Street.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Starship Mario in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Starship Mario as seen in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

On the stage Mario Galaxy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Starship Mario can be seen above the main stage in the background. Lubba can also be seen onboard, as well as several other Lumas. It also appears as a trophy. However, it is removed from the stage in 8-Player Smash, alongside Bowser's Airship and the Starshroom.

Starship Mario also appears as an Advanced-class support spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, using its artwork from Super Mario Galaxy 2. When equipped, it increases the fighter's jump height. In Adventure Mode: World of Light, the Starship Mario spirit is encountered in the outer space region, northeast on the Light Realm map, on the path leading to Falco's battle. To earn the spirit, the player has to beat a Giant Mario on the stage Mario Galaxy.

Gallery[edit]

Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]

  • Starship Mario before it was reshaped to resemble Mario's head

    Starship Mario before it was reshaped to resemble Mario's head

  • Starship Mario flying in World 1

    Starship Mario flying in World 1

  • Mario standing aboard the bridge of Starship Mario

    Mario standing aboard the bridge of Starship Mario

  • The face of Starship Mario, with Yoshi's egg on the nose

    The face of Starship Mario, with Yoshi's egg on the nose

  • Luigi's room

    Luigi's room

  • Mario's room

    Mario's room

  • The garden area

    The garden area

  • Mario near two green Lumas

    Mario near two green Lumas

  • The fruit platform

    The fruit platform

  • The Starshroom

    The Starshroom

  • A Warp Pad

    A Warp Pad

  • A ring of Star Bits around a Luma

    A ring of Star Bits around a Luma

  • The river near the bottom of the ship

    The river near the bottom of the ship

  • Inside the ship

    Inside the ship

  • Starship Mario positioned over World 2

    Starship Mario positioned over World 2

  • Starship Mario exploring World 3

    Starship Mario exploring World 3

Other[edit]

Profiles[edit]

Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]

  • Website description:
    • English (American):
      This grass-sprouted ship sure looks familiar... helmed by Mario himself, the hero and his friends will travel the universe in this majestic spaceship! New friends, secret rooms, and much more will appear as you progress.[1]

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]

Trophy
Starship Mario
Starship Mario trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Category: Stage
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
Wii Super Mario Galaxy 2 (05/2010)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: 12: Super Mario Galaxy 2
How to unlock:
Random
This ship was made for Mario by Lubba, head honcho of the Luma crew. It's fueled by Power Stars, so the more Mario collects, the deeper he can go into space. Also, as he continues his adventure, the ship will fill up with new friends and items from all over the universe. At some point, a Yoshi's Egg will even appear on the ship's nose! (American English)
This ship was made for Mario by Lubba, head honcho of the Luma crew. It's fuelled by Power Stars, so the more Mario collects, the deeper he can go into space. Also, as he continues his adventure, the ship will fill up with new friends and items from all over the universe. At some point, a Yoshi's Egg will even appear on the ship's nose! (British English)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Spirit
#75 Starship Mario
Starship Mario's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game Super Mario Series
Type Support
Slots 1
Class Advanced
Strength / effect(s) Jump ↑
How to obtain World of Light (The Light Realm)
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Giant Mario
Conditions

Hazard: Low Gravity

  • Gravity is reduced
  • The enemy is giant
Stage Mario Galaxy (Battlefield)
Song The Starship Sails

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 星船ほしぶねマリオ[?]
Hoshibune Mario 		Starship Mario
Chinese (traditional) 瑪利歐星艦[2]
Mǎlì'ōu Xīng Jiàn 		Mario Starship
Dutch Mario-ruimteschip[?] Mario Starship
French Vaisseau Mario[?] Starship Mario
German Raumschiff Mario[?] Starship Mario
Italian Astronave Mario[?] Starship Mario
Korean 우주선 마리오호[?]
Ujuseon Mario-ho 		Spaceship Mario
Portuguese Nave Espacial Mario[?] Mario Spaceship
Russian Звездолёт Марио[?]
Zvezdolot Mario 		Starship Mario
Spanish Astronave Mario[?] Starship Mario

Trivia[edit]

A pre-release screenshot of Starship Mario in Super Mario Galaxy 2.
An early screenshot of Super Mario Galaxy 2, showing a different-looking Mario head planet
  • Yoshiaki Koizumi wanted to include "a platform that was a planet shaped like a head" in the first game, but it did not make the cut.[3] Additionally, in early screenshots for Super Mario Galaxy 2, a much different planet shaped like Mario's head is shown, looking more similar to the actual Mario than the final one but being smaller.
  • Whenever the player selects a galaxy to fly to from the World Map, Starship Mario turns to look at Mario as he flies to the galaxy.
  • The teacups on the ship look empty, but upon the player zooming in, they are filled to the brim with water. They also have the same ripple as other bodies of water in the game.
  • On the cover of Super Mario Galaxy 2, a ? Block and a Goomba both appear on Starship Mario, even though neither of these things ever appears on Starship Mario in the actual game. Also, the Warp Pipe has been repositioned, as it now appears higher up on Starship Mario's cap, as opposed to in Starship Mario's left ear.
  • Much like the music of the Comet Observatory, Starship Mario's music adds more instruments as Mario progresses through the various worlds. However, when the player first visits Starship Mario, a unique theme, "The Starship Appears," plays.
  • Starship Mario always looks like Mario, even when the player is Luigi. This is referenced in Fortune Street, when Luigi says, "Hey! You know what would look good? A spaceship with MY face on it!"
  • Concept art showcased in The Art of Super Mario Odyssey depicts a replica of Starship Mario as a souvenir that was considered for Honeylune Ridge alongside other Super Mario Galaxy-inspired memorabilia.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nintendo. Starship Mario. supermariogalaxy.com (American English). Archived May 28, 2010, 06:48:22 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  2. ^ 超級瑪利歐銀河2. Nintendo HK (Traditional Chinese). Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  3. ^ Sahdev, Ishaan (June 9, 2010). Yoshi Originally Intended For First Super Mario Galaxy. Siliconera (English). Retrieved March 9, 2020.
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