Fortress Zokket
| Fortress Zokket | |
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| Appears in | Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024) |
| Greater location | Concordia |
| Ruler | Zokket |
| Inhabitants | Zok Troops Reclusa |
Fortress Zokket is a major location in Mario & Luigi: Brothership, serving as Zokket's HQ. It is a massive floating castle in the sky, with two claw-like "arms" (which can later be seen at the base of the Soli-Tree crooked at odd angles when the fortress is absorbed into it later in the game) and a structure similar to the hat that Zokket wears on his head on its main spire. Its name is given by Technikki when the crew observes a Glohm cloud coming out of the fortress. It is visited twice throughout the game, the first time while it is flying above Gulchrock Sea and the second while it is grounded in Stormstar Sea. In both visits, it is impossible to leave Fortress Zokket after launching there before defeating the bosses.
Near where Mario and Luigi land during the first visit, the Concordian Peddler can be found running a shop.
After the second visit, Fortress Zokket is absorbed into the Soli-Tree and can no longer be visited.
History[edit]
Mario, Luigi, and the rest of Shipshape Island's crew first see Fortress Zokket flying above Gulchrock Sea, where Zokket is at war with Bowser and his minions. The brothers storm the fortress after relighting Gulchrock Sea, Great Lighthouse Island, launching there using Shipshape's cannon. There, they find Bowser confronting Zokket and the Extension Corps, who had kidnapped his son for leverage. Zokket fires the Glohmatic Quad-Ray at him, turning him into Glohm Bowser. Mario and Luigi fight and defeat Glohm Bowser, returning him to normal. Zokket then chases the brothers out of the fortress with a massive Glohm beam, forcing them to jump out. Fortress Zokket grounds itself in Stormstar Sea, with a large, glowing barrier being formed around it to prevent Shipshape Island from getting near it by normal means. Only after the island is modified by Technikki to fly through the air or Adaphne to submerge underwater are Mario and Luigi able to return to the fortress.
Inside, Zokket gives the Extension Corps one last chance to dispose of Mario and Luigi, otherwise he will infect them with Glohm. They lure Luigi into a trapdoor, separating the brothers and forcing them to use the fortress's Transmitter Blocks to contact one another and reunite. Once they do, they find the Extension Corps and face them in battle. Once defeated, the trio flees to Slippenglide Island, fearing Zokket's punishment. Mario and Luigi find Zokket, who is still nurturing his egg. Though he is unable to take out the brothers himself, it is too late to stop the egg from hatching. Zokket collapses and reverts to his true form, Cozette. Reclusa emerges from the egg and summons a swarm of Doom Blooms that proceed to attack Mario and Luigi. They, alongside Cozette, escape from the fortress, hopping onto either a rocket piloted by Adaphne or Dorrie ridden by the IDLE crew and Technikki depending on whose engine upgrade was not chosen. The Doom Blooms intertwine together to form the Soli-Tree, absorbing Fortress Zokket into it.
Items[edit]
NOTES: These items are permamently missable after defeating Zokket. Items not on this list are those bought from the peddler.
Five Coins in Vents[edit]
NOTE: Only available during the second visit.
| Number of Coins | Location | Image |
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| 30 | In the northeast of the south part of the third area of the first floor. | .png)
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| 40 | In the north of the south part of the fourth area of the first floor. | .png)
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? Blocks[edit]
| Item/s | Description | Image |
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| 32 ? Blocks | ||
 1-Up Mushroom |
Second Floor, Area 2: Before the first bridge after the entrance. | 
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| 10 50-Coins | Second Floor, Area 2: After taking the west bridge after the first set of stairs and breaking two wooden boxes in front of it. | 
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 Ampberry |
Second Floor, Area 1: In the section accessible only throught the exit found at the end of the path started from the west bridge after the first set of stairs in the second area. | 
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 Super Candy |
Second Floor, Area 2: At the end of the path started from the east bridge after the first set of stairs. | 
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 Max Mushroom |
NOTE: Following 28 Blocks can be obtained during the second visit to Fortress Zokket. Entrance: Above the left elevated ground. |
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| 3 50-Coins | First Floor, Area 1: Northwest of the first set of "stairs" from the entrance. | 
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 Max Nut |
First Floor, Area 1: At the end of the path found after going left from the crossroads. | 
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 Mushroom, Syrup Jar and Ultra Candy |
First Floor, Area 1: At the end of the path found after going right from the crossroads. | 
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Syrup Jar |
First Floor, Area 2: In the southeastern part of the area, in the northeast, near the stairs leading to the upper exit. | 
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Super Mushroom |
First Floor, Area 2: In the southeastern part of the area, in the south, between the two for-now blocked paths. | 
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 Gold Medallion |
First Floor, Area 3: In the southern part of the area, found near the for-now blocked path/east of the exit. | 
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Syrup Jar |
First Floor, Area 4: In the southern part of the area, near the exit. | 
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Candy and Syrup Jar |
First Floor, Area 5: In the southern part of the area, at the end of it/south of the stairs leading to the exit. | 
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Super Syrup Jar |
Second Floor, Area 2: In the southeastern part of the area, after crossing the wire bridge and coming across the crossroads with two set of stairs, the Bros should go on the ones leading down to find the block right next to them. | 
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 Max Mushroom and Refreshing Herb |
Second Floor, Area 2: In the southeastern part of the area, after crossing the wire bridge and coming across the crossroads with two set of stairs, the Bros should go on the ones leading down and head to the end of this path. | 
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 Boo Biscuit and Ultra Nut |
Second Floor, Area 2: In the southeastern part of the area, after crossing the wire bridge and coming across the crossroads with two set of stairs, the Bros should go on the ones leading up, then use UFO Spin to fly over a spike pit. | 
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Ultra Mushroom |
First Floor, Area 5: In the northern part of the area, near the exit. | 
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| 3 50-Coins | First Floor, Area 4: In the northern part of the area, near the exit. | 
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3 100-Coins and Max Nut |
First Floor, Area 3: In the southern part of the area, after the then-blocked path have been opened and coming across the crossroads behind it, Mario should go to right path (on the map) to find two blocks at the end of it. | 
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100-Coin and Super Syrup Jar |
First Floor, Area 3: In the southern part of the area, after the blockade near the entrance have been removed, found behind it. | 
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Refreshing Herb and Ultra Mushroom |
First Floor, Area 2: In the southeastern part of the area, after the then-blocked paths have been opened, Mario should go to the left path (on the map) to find two blocks at the end of it. | 
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Super Mushroom |
First Floor, Area 3: In the northern part of the area, near the exit. | 
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Ultra Nut |
First Floor, Area 2: In the northwestern part of the area, near the northeastern entrances. | 
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Ultra Candy |
First Floor, Area 6: At the end of area, to the right of the exit pipe. | 
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Hidden Blocks[edit]
| Item/s | Description | Image |
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| 7 Hidden Blocks | ||
Ultra Nut |
In the first area of the second floor, right before the bridge leading to the northern section. | 
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Ultra Mushroom and Ultra Syrup Jar |
In the section of the first area accessible only throught the exit found at the end of the path started from the west bridge after the first set of stairs in the second area. |
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Max Syrup Jar |
NOTE: Following 4 Hidden Blocks can be obtained during the second visit to Fortress Zokket. In the Entrance area, above the right elevated ground. |
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 Zokket Wear |
In the southern part of the third area of the first floor, after the then-blocked path have been opened and coming across the crossroads behind it, Mario should go to the left path (on the map) and to find the Hidden Block at the end of it. | 
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Ultra Syrup Jar |
In the southeastern part of the second area of the first floor, after the then-blocked paths have been opened, Mario should go to the right path (on the map) to find Hidden Block near the lower exit of the part. | 
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Max Syrup Jar |
In the northwestern part of the second area of the first floor, after reaching the part with the M Button, to the left of it. | 
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Enemies[edit]
First visit[edit]
Spike Zok Trooper (can also be fought alongside Glohm Bowser)
Zokkarang Trooper (can also be fought alongside Glohm Bowser)
Ring Zok Trooper (can also be fought alongside Glohm Bowser)
Jet Zok Trooper (can also be fought alongside Glohm Bowser)
Glohm Bowser (boss)
Glohm Spike Zok Trooper (fought alongside Glohm Bowser)
Glohm Zokkarang Trooper (fought alongside Glohm Bowser)
Glohm Ring Zok Trooper (fought alongside Glohm Bowser)
Glohm Jet Zok Trooper (fought alongside Glohm Bowser)
Shy Guy Airtub (background enemy support)
Second visit[edit]
If a bro is separated, enemies on the field are fought only as a pair.
Extension Corps (boss)
Zokket (boss)
Profile[edit]
- In-game description: An island serving as Zokket's HQ. Glohm leaks out everywhere.
Music[edit]
The music that plays in Fortress Zokket, "Fierce Battles in Fortress Zokket!", is a frantic tune in F minor on the horns and strings with a piano baseline, which later becomes B-flat minor around the midway point.
 Fierce Battles in Fortress Zokket - The theme used for Fortress Zokket | File info 0:30 |
Gallery[edit]
Fortress Zokket flying map icon (unused)
Fortress Zokket charging up an attack against Bowser's army
Fortress Zokket sighted through the Big Cannon
Fortress Zokket on the title screen (version 1)
Zokket and the Extension Corps holding Bowser Jr. captive
Fortress Zokket on the title screen (version 2)
The Extension Corps about to fight Mario & Luigi
Fortress Zokket intertwined with the Soli-Tree on the title screen
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ゾケット要塞 Zoketto Yōsai | Zokket Fortress | [?] | |
| Chinese | 卓孔座要塞 Zhuókǒngzuò Yàosài | Zokket Fortress | [?] | |
| Dutch | Fort Shoqx | Fortress Zokket; may also be a pun on "Fort Knox". | [?] | |
| French (Europe) | Palais de Voltfas | Zokket's Palace | [1] | |
| German | Stekdovs Burg | Zokket's Fortress | [?] | |
| Italian | Fortezza di Skonnet | Zokket's Fortress | [2] | |
| Korean | 조케트 요새 Joketeu Yosae | Zokket Fortress | [?] | |
| Portuguese | Forte Ampério | Fort Zokket | [3] | |
| Spanish | Fortaleza de Shocke | Zokket's Fortress | [?] |
References[edit]
- ^ BOWSER A ÉTÉ FLÉOHMISÉ ?? MARIO & LUIGI L'ÉPOPÉE FRATERNELLE #28. By Kirbendo - Let's Play on YouTube. Retrieved on December 22, 2024.
- ^ Mario & Luigi: Fraternauti alla carica - LIVE #7. By Mariuigi Khed on YouTube. Retrieved on December 2, 2024.
- ^ Mario & Luigi: Brothership in-game name (Brazilian Portuguese localization)
