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[[File:DEBSAlert.png|thumb|300px|A '''Delfino Emergency Broadcast System''' alert in progress.]]
[[File:DEBSAlert.png|thumb|300px|A Delfino Emergency Broadcast System alert in progress]]
The '''Delfino Emergency Broadcast System''', also known as '''D.E.B.S.''' (its acronym), is [[Isle Delfino]]'s instant news and warning system. As such, it provides the island's inhabitants with notifications about various happenings around the island, including current events and recent disasters. While it usually provides the player with helpful hints, these hints are often very subtle; for instance, the [[graffiti]] covering the [[Grand Pianta Statue]] at the beginning of the game is hinted at with an alert saying that "...several people have gone missing near the Grand Pianta statue...", referring to the fact that many of the Piantas and Nokis in [[Bianco Square]] have been buried under the [[goop]].
The '''Delfino Emergency Broadcast System''', acronymized as '''D.E.B.S.''', is [[Isle Delfino]]'s instant news and warning system. It provides the island's inhabitants with notifications about various happenings around the island, including current events and recent disasters. While it usually provides the player with helpful hints, these hints are often very subtle; for instance, the [[goop]] covering the [[Grand Pianta Statue]] at the beginning of the game is hinted at with an alert saying that "...several people have gone missing near the Grand Pianta statue...", referring to the fact that many of the [[Pianta]]s and [[Noki]]s in [[Bianco Square]] have been buried under the goop.


The Delfino Emergency Broadcast System has made two appearances. It is first seen in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', where it appears in the form of scrolling white text on a translucent black background on the bottom of the screen following a four note chime; it appears only in Delfino Plaza. It next appears in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' during the [[Tic-Tac-Glow]] [[minigame]] as one of the game's generic advice messages, here labeled "D.E.B.S." (in a considerably different font than the one used in ''Super Mario Sunshine''). In both appearances, it works similar to a news ticket.
The Delfino Emergency Broadcast System is first seen in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', where it appears exclusively in [[Delfino Plaza]] as scrolling white text on a translucent black background on the bottom of the screen, following a four-note chime. It also appears in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' during the [[Tic-Tac-Glow]] [[minigame]] as one of the game's generic advice messages, labeled as "D.E.B.S." (in a different font than the one used in ''Super Mario Sunshine''). In both appearances, it works similar to a news ticket.


==D.E.B.S. ALERT messages==
==D.E.B.S. ALERT messages in ''Super Mario Sunshine''==
*''"...D.E.B.S. ALERT...Shine scientists report that the [[Shine Sprite]]s of Isle Delfino's legendary [[Shine Gate]] have disappeared. The appearance of [[graffiti]] on the island is being cited as a possible clue, but officials are reluctant to draw any conclusions..."''
*''"...D.E.B.S. ALERT...Shine scientists report that the [[Shine Sprite]]s of Isle Delfino's legendary [[Shine Gate]] have disappeared. The appearance of graffiti on the island is being cited as a possible clue, but officials are reluctant to draw any conclusions..."''
*''"...D.E.B.S. ALERT...It seems several people have gone missing near the [[Grand Pianta Statue|Grand Pianta statue]] in Bianco Square..."''
*''"...D.E.B.S. ALERT...It seems several people have gone missing near the Grand Pianta statue in Bianco Square..."''
*''"...D.E.B.S. ALERT...[[Princess Peach]] of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] has apparently been kidnapped. The [[Shadow Mario|suspected kidnapper]] was last seen escaping through the eastern [[fruit]] market..."''
*''"...D.E.B.S. ALERT...[[Princess Peach]] of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] has apparently been kidnapped. The [[Shadow Mario|suspected kidnapper]] was last seen escaping through the eastern [[fruit]] market..."''
*''"...D.E.B.S. ALERT...[[Isle Delfino Police]] are investigating a possible connection between recent graffiti incidents and the loss of contact with [[Bianco Hills]] and [[Ricco Harbor]]..."''
*''"...D.E.B.S. ALERT...[[Isle Delfino Police]] are investigating a possible connection between recent graffiti incidents and the loss of contact with [[Bianco Hills]] and [[Ricco Harbor]]..."''

Revision as of 07:42, May 24, 2021

An example of an alert from D.E.B.S. as seen in Super Mario Sunshine.
A Delfino Emergency Broadcast System alert in progress

The Delfino Emergency Broadcast System, acronymized as D.E.B.S., is Isle Delfino's instant news and warning system. It provides the island's inhabitants with notifications about various happenings around the island, including current events and recent disasters. While it usually provides the player with helpful hints, these hints are often very subtle; for instance, the goop covering the Grand Pianta Statue at the beginning of the game is hinted at with an alert saying that "...several people have gone missing near the Grand Pianta statue...", referring to the fact that many of the Piantas and Nokis in Bianco Square have been buried under the goop.

The Delfino Emergency Broadcast System is first seen in Super Mario Sunshine, where it appears exclusively in Delfino Plaza as scrolling white text on a translucent black background on the bottom of the screen, following a four-note chime. It also appears in Mario Power Tennis during the Tic-Tac-Glow minigame as one of the game's generic advice messages, labeled as "D.E.B.S." (in a different font than the one used in Super Mario Sunshine). In both appearances, it works similar to a news ticket.

D.E.B.S. ALERT messages in Super Mario Sunshine

  • "...D.E.B.S. ALERT...Shine scientists report that the Shine Sprites of Isle Delfino's legendary Shine Gate have disappeared. The appearance of graffiti on the island is being cited as a possible clue, but officials are reluctant to draw any conclusions..."
  • "...D.E.B.S. ALERT...It seems several people have gone missing near the Grand Pianta statue in Bianco Square..."
  • "...D.E.B.S. ALERT...Princess Peach of the Mushroom Kingdom has apparently been kidnapped. The suspected kidnapper was last seen escaping through the eastern fruit market..."
  • "...D.E.B.S. ALERT...Isle Delfino Police are investigating a possible connection between recent graffiti incidents and the loss of contact with Bianco Hills and Ricco Harbor..."
  • "...D.E.B.S. ALERT...This just in. The boathouse west of town has disappeared. Isle Delfino Police are overwhelmed by the recent epidemic of strange events and note that the investigation of this mystery may take some time..."
  • "...D.E.B.S. ALERT...According to new information, the lighthouse on the eastern coast has disappeared. Investigations are now underway..."
  • "...D.E.B.S. ALERT...The fruit freighter, formerly unable to leave port, has now temporarily resumed service..."
  • "...D.E.B.S. ALERT...Princess Peach of the Mushroom Kingdom has apparently been kidnapped...AGAIN. The suspect was last seen escaping to the west, with the princess in tow..."
  • "...D.E.B.S. ALERT...According to witnesses, a mysterious "turtle" has appeared in the area near the western cannon. Police suspect a link with the recent kidnapping and are investigating thoroughly..."
  • "...D.E.B.S. ALERT...Repairs to the typhoon-damaged cannon on the western shore have been completed. An investigation of Pinna Island is scheduled to begin soon..."
  • "...D.E.B.S. ALERT...A mysterious band of light has appeared in the area of the city's central dock. Local residents have been spotted gazing curiously up into the sky..."
  • "...D.E.B.S. ALERT...The mysterious mustachioed man has been seen running about town holding an egg-like object. The mustache-man is also the primary suspect in the recent kidnapping of Princess Peach of the Mushroom Kingdom..."
  • "...D.E.B.S. ALERT...The mysterious mustachioed man has been seen running around town holding some type of machine. The mustache-man is also the primary suspect in the recent kidnapping of Princess Peach of the Mushroom Kingdom..."
  • "...D.E.B.S. ALERT...It's been reported that a lone Yoshi egg has been spotted on a local rooftop. This news is unconfirmed..."
  • "...D.E.B.S. ALERT...Mysterious boxes have been spotted near the fountain by Delfino Plaza's Grand Pianta Statue..."
  • "...D.E.B.S. ALERT...Delfino Plaza has recently experienced a waterfall-like deluge of rain in all areas. Residents are advised to seek shelter on rooftops to avoid the rising flood waters..."
  • "...D.E.B.S. ALERT...The fence guarding the cave behind the Shine Gate has apparently been washed away by the recent flooding. Police caution residents to stay away from the cave entrance, as the area may be dangerous..."
  • "...D.E.B.S. ALERT...The flood caused by recent record-breaking rains has receded, and the water level is back to normal. The Shine Gate has also opened..."
  • "...D.E.B.S ALERT...Shine scientists report that the Shine Sprites, which had all but vanished in recent days, are rapidly returning to their traditional gathering spot, the Shine Gate. In related news, the haze which has covered Isle Delfino is thinning, and the sunlight is recovering its former strength. Clear skies are forecast, with a zero-percent chance of rain..."

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
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Super Mario Sunshine
Playable characters Mario
Rideable characters Yoshi • Blooper Racer
Non-playable characters FLUDD • Princess Peach • Toadsworth • Toads • Piantas (Big Daddy of Blooper-surfing · Cannon Pianta · Captain · Chucksters · Crate guy · Doot-Doot Sisters · Duck-ring riders · Hotel manager · Isle Delfino Police · Mayor · Mushroom dealer Pianta · Pianta judge · Pianta prosecutor · Sunglasses vendor) • Raccoons • Nokis (Buckies · Noki elder · Noki grandson · Park director) • Sand Bird • Il Piantissimo • Great Sunflower • Sunflower Kids
Enemies Bee • Block Boo • Bloopad • Blooper • Bob-omb • Boo • Bullet Bill • Bullet Bill (Gold) • Cataquack • Chain Chomp • Chain Chomplet • Cheep-Cheep • Electro-Koopa King • Electro-Koopa (Blue) • Electro-Koopa (Red) • Glorpedo • Gooble • Klamber • Lava Cheep Cheep • Piranha Plant • Piranhabon • Plurp • Poink • Pokey • Pokey Pod • Pondskater • Seedy Pod • Sleepy Boo • Smolderin' Stu • Snooza Koopa • Strollin' Stu • Swipin' Stu • Wind Spirit • Winged Strollin' Stu • Wire Trap
Obstacles Bramble • Burner • Burning goop • Cheep Cheep (bird) • Electric goop • Goop • Hot water • Magma • Orange Juice Generator • Poison • Puncher • Slimy water • Spike Trap
Bosses Proto Piranha • Shadow Mario • Petey Piranha • Gooper Blooper • Plungelo • Wiggler • Mecha-Bowser • Monty Mole • Phantamanta • King Boo • Eely-Mouth • Bowser • Bowser Jr.
Items 1-Up Mushroom • Banana • Blue coin • Bomb • Coconut • Coin • Durian • Helmet • Hover Nozzle • Mario's cap • Papaya • Pepper • Pineapple • Red coin • Rocket Nozzle • Shine Sprite • Springboard • Turbo Nozzle • Water Barrel • Water Bottle • Water rocket • Yoshi's Egg
Objects Arrow sign • Big Windmill • Birds • Brick Block • Butterflies • Cannon • Cloud • Coin Fish • Crate • Dune Bud • Flagpole • Flipping platform • Flower • Fluff • Graffiti • Hook • Ice block • Jar • Jellyfish • Jump Mushroom • Leaf boat • Manhole cover • Metal screen • Mudboat • Multicolored block • Mushroom • Nail • Nozzle box • Orange block • Pipe • Pole • Portrait • Revolving Gate • Rope • Sand block • Scale • Seagull • Shine Painting • Sign • Slots • Spotted block • Stone slab • Swing • Trampoline • Tree • Turbo-bashable doors • Wall painting • Watermelon • Watermelon block • White box • Yoshi Platform • Yoshi-Go-Round
Locations Main courses Bianco Hills • Ricco Harbor • Gelato Beach (Sand Cabana · Shine Tower · Surf Cabana) • Pinna Park • Sirena Beach (Hotel Delfino · Casino Delfino) • Noki Bay • Pianta Village • Corona Mountain
Secret courses Lily Pad Ride • Pachinko Game • Red Coin Field • Super Slide • Turbo Track
Other Isle Delfino • Delfino Plaza • Bianco Square • Boathouse • Shine Gate • Delfino Airstrip
Moves Backward Somersault • Dash • Dive • Double Jump • Flutter Jump • Ground Pound • Jump • Side Somersault • Spin Jump • Super Whirl Jump • Swallow • Swim • Triple Jump • Wall Jump
Gameplay elements Completion • Delfino Emergency Broadcast System • Episodes • Gadd Science, Incorporated • Guide Book • Life meter • Magic Paintbrush
Music compositions "Isle Delfino" • "Ricco Harbor" • "Secret Course"
Further info Gallery • Glitches • Media • Original soundtrack • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff
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