Joker Squadron

The Joker Squadron is Hocotate Freight's hired science/mercenary squad. They are equipped to do field research and fight in combat situations. The team is led by Louie. The squad was founded 10 years after Pikmin: Ultimate Doom in order to plunder planets for treasure. They raided many worlds, and made the President and his company very rich. Only the core members are playable, others being in a supporting role. Only a maximum of three captains can be used at a time.

Squad Members

 * Louie is the squad's leader and manages all of the people, however, Olimar has to step in as the acting leader in Louie's absence.
 * Abbad is the squad's physicist and lead scientist. He helps out with engineering tasks when not mapping out star charts and analyzing stellar objects.
 * Batu is the squad's engineer. He runs the ship's systems and makes sure everything goes smoothly.
 * Santiago is the squad's doctor. He makes sure all of the team is in good condition and treats wounds and illnesses.
 * Imani is the squad's botanist. She helps by surveying planets' flora. She does detailed analysis on the ship.
 * Akira is the squad's biologist. He outsources the plant study to Imani, but studies all other life forms.
 * Houston is the squad's archaeologist. He indexes the recovered Artifacts and attempts to understand ancient life.
 * Maia is the squad's tactical officer. She is in charge of munitions and combat situations. She has control over the Onion Golems.
 * Ezio is the squad's pilot. He drives the ship and is in charge of the Combat Drones.