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{{quote2|Just hop in and shake the [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] to go flying!|[[ | {{quote2|Just hop in and shake the [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] to go flying!|[[Luma]]|[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]}} | ||
A '''Launch Star''' is an object that launches [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] to different planets in [[space|outer space]], introduced in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. Launch Stars are large (usually orange) stars that hover just above the ground of a planet, though occasionally they can also appear floating in the air above a planet, or just floating in space. | A '''Launch Star''' is an object that launches [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] to different planets in [[space|outer space]], introduced in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. Launch Stars are large (usually orange) stars that hover just above the ground of a planet, though occasionally they can also appear floating in the air above a planet, or just floating in space. | ||
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They can only be activated by shaking the [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] and causing [[Mario]] to [[spin]] when he is either in or next to a Launch Star, though any Launch Stars in the level will visibly spin when the Wii Remote is shaken, regardless of whether or not he is necessarily close to one. When activated, a Launch Star will catapult Mario to another planet or planets. When [[Mario]] stands directly under a Launch Star, the gravity of the Launch Star will pull Mario into the center of it automatically. If the player does not shake the Wii Remote after a few seconds, the Launch Star will release Mario and he will touch down on the ground again. | They can only be activated by shaking the [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] and causing [[Mario]] to [[spin]] when he is either in or next to a Launch Star, though any Launch Stars in the level will visibly spin when the Wii Remote is shaken, regardless of whether or not he is necessarily close to one. When activated, a Launch Star will catapult Mario to another planet or planets. When [[Mario]] stands directly under a Launch Star, the gravity of the Launch Star will pull Mario into the center of it automatically. If the player does not shake the Wii Remote after a few seconds, the Launch Star will release Mario and he will touch down on the ground again. | ||
Launch Stars are not always readily available for Mario to use. In some cases, Mario must complete a certain task or objective before the Launch Star will appear, such as collecting five yellow [[Star Chip]]s, eliminating all the enemies on a particular planet, or freeing a yellow [[ | Launch Stars are not always readily available for Mario to use. In some cases, Mario must complete a certain task or objective before the Launch Star will appear, such as collecting five yellow [[Star Chip]]s, eliminating all the enemies on a particular planet, or freeing a yellow [[Luma]] or the Launch Star itself from a [[Crystal (Super Mario Galaxy)|Crystal]] or a cage. In addition, yellow Lumas are also able to transform into Launch Stars independently, though this is more common in the game's sequel, ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' (the player will usually have to free the Luma from a cage before they will transform into a Launch Star, though this is not always the case). It is revealed in this game that these Lumas still retain the ability to talk to Mario while in Launch Star form. | ||
Launch Stars often let Mario fly through space for a short time before landing on another planet, unlike their smaller related items, [[Sling Star]]s, which often fling Mario directly to another planet, with very little space in between. While flying through space, Mario will occasionally hit a floating [[Star Piece Cluster]] that has been placed directly in the path of the Launch Star, which will often release multiple [[Star Bit]]s that will float around Mario until he lands on the planet. Mario can collect these Star Bits by touching them with the [[Star Cursor]]. | Launch Stars often let Mario fly through space for a short time before landing on another planet, unlike their smaller related items, [[Sling Star]]s, which often fling Mario directly to another planet, with very little space in between. While flying through space, Mario will occasionally hit a floating [[Star Piece Cluster]] that has been placed directly in the path of the Launch Star, which will often release multiple [[Star Bit]]s that will float around Mario until he lands on the planet. Mario can collect these Star Bits by touching them with the [[Star Cursor]]. | ||
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====''Mario Tennis Aces''==== | ====''Mario Tennis Aces''==== | ||
[[File:MTA Luma Launch Star.jpg|thumb|left|Luma gets shot by a Launch Star for his Special Shot in ''Mario Tennis Aces''.]] | [[File:MTA Luma Launch Star.jpg|thumb|left|Luma gets shot by a Launch Star for his Special Shot in ''Mario Tennis Aces''.]] | ||
Launch Stars appear during [[ | Launch Stars appear during [[Luma]]'s [[Special Shot]] animation in ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]''. Three Lumas of different colors appear around the playable Luma and transform into Launch Stars, shooting him from one to another to help him hit the ball with a powerful strike. | ||
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ||