Hocotatian

Hocotatians are the sapient inhabitants of planet Hocotate. They are about the size of a nickel, and appear to be more advanced than Humans, and having superior, or at least equal intelligence. One Hocotatian, Captain Olimar, is quite well know to Humans. He discovered the Pikmin on a planet which might in fact be Earth, after he had to land there because his ship was hit by an meteorite.

Biology
Although little is known about the exact origin of the Hocotanians, we do a little. Namely, they did not evolve, as life on Earth did, from the planet itself. Instead, they came from the "sea of stars" and return there when they die. Olimar briefly mentions this strange life cycle in one of his Journal entries.

"My people were borne out of the sea of stars to come down to Hocotate, and when we complete out lives, we return to the great ocean of stars. But since these Pikmin come from the depths of the soil, surely, to the soil they shall return. How very poetic-while it is all alien to me, the basic premise is universally beautiful."

- Captain Olimar

Much like with their origin, little is known about Hocotanian biology. We do know that they are approximately 2 cm (3/4 in.) tall, and around 1 unit in weight. They do not breathe oxygen, as it is considered a toxic gas to them, although we do not know what they use as a substitute.

Hocotanians appear to be extremely durable (although this is probably also based on their suit technology), as Olimar and Louie both showed the ability to fall from great heights and survive unharmed. Although enemies/hazards do consistently injure them during their adventures, the worst that happens is that they lose consciousness. This includes being crushed, burned, electrocuted, bitten, and stabbed by creatures many times their size.

Culture and society
The Currency of Hocotate is called Poko. The Hocotatian society is much like Earth's Human society.

Technology
Hocotanians are characterized by their durable, impressive space suits. Although Olimar and Louie wear suits that appear to double as uniforms, the President of Hocotate Freight's suit is just that; a suit, with a helmet on it. This seems to indicate that Hocotanian clothing is airtight and made of extremely durable unknown materials.

The suits are notable for:

1) Being airtight and water resistant

2) Has the properties of rubber, and resistant to electricity

3) Is flame retardant (made of an unknown material)

4) Somehow streamlined and resistant to air pressure

5) Equipped with a rocket powered fist, which allows Hocotanians to actually damage enemies fairly effectively

6) Equipped with an automatic teleporter, which withdraws the Hocotanian to safety should their suit sustain too much damage. This seems to be more a property of the ship itself, meaning damaging the suit has no effect on the teleporter.

7) Short range communication. Hocotanian suits can communicate from across entire areas with ease, either with the ship or with other members of the party. The full range is unknown.