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The '''ZERO-ONE''' is an all-terrain safari vehicle designed by [[Prof. Oak]]. It can acclimate itself to several different environments by using wheels, inflatable pontoons, and jet thrusters. The ZERO-ONE has no steering mechanism, it will follow a set path that's preprogrammed by Prof. Oak.
[[File:Snap ZERO-ONE.png|thumb|Artwork of the ZERO-ONE in land mode]]
The '''ZERO-ONE''' (Japanese: '''ゼロワン号''' ''No. ZERO-ONE'') is an all-terrain safari vehicle designed by [[Professor Oak]]. It can acclimate itself to several different environments by using wheels, inflatable pontoons, and jet thrusters for travel over the ground, in the water, and through the air. The ZERO-ONE has no steering mechanism. Instead, it will follow a set path preprogrammed by Professor Oak that takes it to the goal gate. It has an automatic braking system which activates if a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} should get in its path.


[[Todd]] rode in it in the [[Nintendo 64]] game, [[Pokémon Snap]]. Using the ZERO-ONE, Todd was able to safely traverse the many locations of Pokémon Island, including a beach, an abandoned power plant, a volcano, a tunnel, and the airspace over the island itself.
==In Pokémon Snap==
[[Todd Snap]] rides in it in the [[Nintendo 64]] game, [[Pokémon Snap]]. Using the ZERO-ONE, Todd is able to safely traverse the many locations of [[Pokémon Island]]. When he shows Professor Oak one of the [[Pokémon sign]]s, Professor Oak upgrades it with the [[Dash Engine]], which allows it to go faster.


===Modes===
One of the main features of the ZERO-ONE is that it can switch modes depending on its terrain. It has a land mode, a water mode, and an air mode. The transformations between the modes are shown when Todd finds the secret exits in the [[Pokémon Island Tunnel|Tunnel]] and [[Pokémon Island River|River]].
The land mode features three off-road tires, and is used primarily at the [[Pokémon Island Beach|Beach]], in the Tunnel and at the [[Pokémon Island Volcano|Volcano]].
When in water mode, the three tires are replaced with floatation devices that allow the ZERO-ONE to float over bodies of water. This mode is primarily used in the [[Pokémon Island River|River]] and in the Valley.
In air mode, it is capable of hovering in the air by two jets that keep it airborne. This mode is primarily used in the [[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]] and on [[Rainbow Cloud]].
<gallery perrow=3>
File:Snap ZERO-ONE land.png|Land mode (art)
File:Snap ZERO-ONE air.png|Air mode (art)
File:Snap ZERO-ONE water.png|Water mode (art)
File:ZeroOneLand.png|Land mode (model)
File:ZeroOneAir.png|Air mode (model)
File:ZeroOneWater.png|Water mode (model)
</gallery>
==In Super Smash Bros. Melee==
The ZERO-ONE is a random trophy in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]].
===Trophy information===
''Many wild Pokémon live on Pokémon Island, and avid cameraman Todd uses the ZERO-ONE as his means to get close to them. The ZERO-ONE is fully automated: its progress is monitored and controlled by a series of strategically located beacons. The vehicle can instantly change its shape to allow it to travel by land, water, and air.''
==In the manga==
[[File:ZERO-ONE Adventures.png|thumb|100px|ZERO-ONE in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
ZERO-ONE appeared briefly in [[PAORAS09]], where Todd was seen riding the vehicle while listening to the news of the meteorite headed to the [[Hoenn]] region, leaked to the public by the [[Lumiose Press editor-in-chief]] in an attempt to undermine [[TV Mauville]].
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==Trivia==
* The Aquamole from {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, another game by the [[HAL Laboratory, Inc.|same developer]], bears a resemblance to the ZERO-ONE's water mode, and may have been designed that way in reference to Pokémon Snap.
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Revision as of 17:20, 30 April 2016

Artwork of the ZERO-ONE in land mode

The ZERO-ONE (Japanese: ゼロワン号 No. ZERO-ONE) is an all-terrain safari vehicle designed by Professor Oak. It can acclimate itself to several different environments by using wheels, inflatable pontoons, and jet thrusters for travel over the ground, in the water, and through the air. The ZERO-ONE has no steering mechanism. Instead, it will follow a set path preprogrammed by Professor Oak that takes it to the goal gate. It has an automatic braking system which activates if a Pokémon should get in its path.

In Pokémon Snap

Todd Snap rides in it in the Nintendo 64 game, Pokémon Snap. Using the ZERO-ONE, Todd is able to safely traverse the many locations of Pokémon Island. When he shows Professor Oak one of the Pokémon signs, Professor Oak upgrades it with the Dash Engine, which allows it to go faster.

Modes

One of the main features of the ZERO-ONE is that it can switch modes depending on its terrain. It has a land mode, a water mode, and an air mode. The transformations between the modes are shown when Todd finds the secret exits in the Tunnel and River.

The land mode features three off-road tires, and is used primarily at the Beach, in the Tunnel and at the Volcano.

When in water mode, the three tires are replaced with floatation devices that allow the ZERO-ONE to float over bodies of water. This mode is primarily used in the River and in the Valley.

In air mode, it is capable of hovering in the air by two jets that keep it airborne. This mode is primarily used in the Cave and on Rainbow Cloud.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee

The ZERO-ONE is a random trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Trophy information

Many wild Pokémon live on Pokémon Island, and avid cameraman Todd uses the ZERO-ONE as his means to get close to them. The ZERO-ONE is fully automated: its progress is monitored and controlled by a series of strategically located beacons. The vehicle can instantly change its shape to allow it to travel by land, water, and air.

In the manga

ZERO-ONE in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

ZERO-ONE appeared briefly in PAORAS09, where Todd was seen riding the vehicle while listening to the news of the meteorite headed to the Hoenn region, leaked to the public by the Lumiose Press editor-in-chief in an attempt to undermine TV Mauville.

Trivia

  • The Aquamole from Pokémon Ranger, another game by the same developer, bears a resemblance to the ZERO-ONE's water mode, and may have been designed that way in reference to Pokémon Snap.


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