F.L.U.D.D.

"I am FLUDD, a Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device. I hope to be of assistance."

- F.L.U.D.D.



The Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device, better known as F.L.U.D.D. or FLUDD, is a water pack from Super Mario Sunshine. It seems that F.L.U.D.D. is Mario's answer to Luigi's Poltergust 3000.

''Super Mario Sunshine
In Super Mario Sunshine, FLUDD can be used by Mario to spray water, by pressing the R button. With this, Mario can perform many tasks from enhancing his acrobatics to cleaning off Goop. Mario first finds F.L.U.D.D. by a strange salesman.

FLUDD and its nozzles were invented by E. Gadd. FLUDD seems to possess artificial intelligence, and can feel emotions such as joy and fear. Because of this, the water pack acts as Mario's sidekick and guide during his stay on Isle Delfino, giving Mario (and sometimes the player) handy advice.

After Mario's battle with Bowser, FLUDD malfunctions, asking Mario if it was of assistance before it shuts off completely. However, this doesn't spell the end for the sentient water pack; The Toads who came along on the vacation fixed it up and returned it to Mario. Right as the game ends, FLUDD happily exclaims, "The vacation starts now."

Nozzles
FLUDD is capable of equipping two Nozzles at a time, one of which must be the Squirt Nozzle. The others can be changed by breaking open Nozzle Boxes located at various points in Delfino Plaza and all of its surrounding areas. To change between Nozzles equipped, the player should press the X button.
 * Squirt Nozzle – The basic Nozzle, which allows Mario to shoot water at enemies.
 * Hover Nozzle – This Nozzle allows Mario to hover in the air for a short time. Hover Nozzles are located inside blue Nozzle Boxes.
 * Rocket Nozzle – This Nozzle allows Mario to shoot up high into the air. However, he will fall back down without hovering. Rocket Nozzles can be found inside red Nozzle Boxes.
 * Turbo Nozzle – This Nozzle allows Mario to run at an extremely fast speed on land, or swim at an extremely fast speed in water or under the water. However, turning is difficult when using this Nozzle on land. Turbo Nozzles can be found inside gray Nozzle Boxes.

''Mario Power Tennis
Several F.L.U.D.D.s appear in Mario Power Tennis; these F.L.U.D.D.s are used to clear away the Goop that can accumulate in the Delfino Plaza Court. Also, in the mini-game Tic-Tac-Glow, the player must use balls of water shot by several F.L.U.D.D.s to clear-away Goop in a tic-tac-toe like game.

''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
A F.L.U.D.D.-like item also appears in the Arcade game, Mario Kart Arcade GP 2.

''Super Smash Bros. Brawl
F.L.U.D.D. is a attack that Mario will use in the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and will replace the Mario Tornado move that Mario used in previous entires in the series. When Mario uses the move, he will put F.L.U.D.D. on his back and douse his enemies with water.

The attack will have no effect on the opponents' damage percentages whatsoever, however, it can still have a lot of benefit to Mario, as the water can blast foes great distances, possibly resulting in a KO. F.L.U.D.D. can also be charged before use, resulting in a more powerful stream of water.

D.E.B.S. ALERTS
...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...The fruit freighter, formerly unable to leave port, has now temporarily resumed service...

...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...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...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...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...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...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...

...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...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...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...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...

Trivia

 * When F.L.U.D.D. scans Mario in Super Mario Sunshine, a little window in the bottom left corner shows short gameplay clips of various Mario games, such as Super Mario Bros., Super Mario World, and Super Mario 64. After Bowser is beaten at the end and FLUDD is looking at Mario, the window shows "Game Over".
 * F.L.U.D.D.'s name is a play on the word "flood", meaning a large mass of water that often causes chaos in a public area. It is also possible that his name is derived from that of Robert Fludd, an inventor who designed (but never actually made or released) many water pumps.
 * F.L.U.D.D. makes a cameo appearance in WarioWare: Smooth Moves in a microgame where he helps Mario put out a fire.