"Come on... it'll be fun!" ~ Splatoon

1. #1idols

   Keys: Marie, Callie, squid sisters, off the hook, marina, Perla, deep cut, big man, shiver, Frye

   ÍDOLS

   The idol characters in the Splatoon series are in-universe celebrities within music groups based on Japanese idol culture. They serve as broadcasters, musical performers, and major characters tied to the narrative for each mainline game. They are vocalists and dancers who perform in-game and in real-life concert performances. While they do not serve as per-game mascots in the same way promotional characters do, they are a very prominent component of the series' promotional material and merchandise. A new group of idols has debuted with every main series installment.

   As broadcasters, the idols host their respective game's news program, informing players about multiplayer stage and mode rotations, upcoming and ongoing events, and other game updates. They also host Splatfests, with each member representing one of the competing teams. During the Splatfest main event, the idols perform live in-game. Outside of their hosting duties, the idols also play major roles in the series' single-player campaigns.

   As musicians and media personalities at the forefront of Splatoon's pop culture, the idol characters are known mononymously. All Inkling idols share characteristic four-pointed star shapes in their irises while Octoling idols have infinity symbols characteristic of real-life octopus eyes.

   General fan culture surrounds these characters both in-universe and in real life, with players often choosing favorite idol characters to support as virtual idols. This popularity has also been reflected in Splatfests centered on supporting specific idols rather than their associated teams, such as Callie vs. Marie in Splatoon and Shiver vs. Frye vs. Big Man in Splatoon 3.

   Squid sisters

   The Squid Sisters are a pop idol duo based on modern Japanese pop idols made up of the cousins Callie and Marie. They were introduced in Splatoon, during which they hosted Inkopolis Plaza's Inkopolis News. Their catchphrase is "stay fresh!".

   They share similarities in appearance and often mirror one another in choreography, while their contrasting personalities and habits complement and balance each other. Callie is cheerful, upbeat, and highly energetic, often acting as the comedic foil of the duo, while Marie is more cool, self-assured, and known for her dry, acerbic wit. Callie is described to enjoy being outdoors and to never run out of energy, whereas Marie prefers to stay indoors and relax quietly.[4]

   Both originate from Calamari County, a region to the east of Inkopolis. They were the winners of a Youth Folk-Singing Contest, where one of their judges became their future producer.[4] They debuted with the song City of Color and quickly rose to top-idol status when their fourth single, Calamari Inkantation, became a massive hit. Beyond their careers as idols and hosts of Inkopolis News, they secretly serve as Agents 1 and 2 of the New Squidbeak Splatoon.

   In Octo Valley, the Squid Sisters take over the roles of the guides for Agent 3 shortly after the kidnapping of Captain Cuttlefish. Marie recruits and guides Agent 4 in Octo Canyon. After Cuttlefish's kidnapping at the start of Return of the Mammalians, both serve the roles of guide and supporting characters to the new Agent 3 alongside the new Captain, which was the former holder of the Agent 3 title:

   Callie's color scheme is magenta and black. She has a more outgoing design in comparison to her cousin, with angular eyes and perked-up ears. Her tentacles are long and black, tied in a large bow on the back of her head and fading to pink on the ends. She is very excitable and positive, often making innocent, straightforward comments with a grin on her face. Her solo song, Bomb Rush Blush, is a fast-paced and exuberant pop song, showing her energy and playfulness as she runs around the stage.[2]

   Her favorite weapon class is the roller, and she has been seen to use a Hero Roller.

   Her amiibo description reads as follows:

   Callie is the cheeriest member of the pop idol duo known as the Squid Sisters in the Splatoon™ game. Along with Marie, she hosts Inkopolis News and Splatfest events, in which Inklings pick one of two sides and battle the opposing team in Turf War. These two cousins rose to fame after winning Calamari County's first annual Youth Folk-Singing Contest, and their remarkable voices continue to rock Inkopolis!

   Marie's color scheme is lime green and light gray. She has a more laid-back design in comparison to her cousin, with heavy-lidded eyes and slightly drooping ears. Her tentacles are long and light gray, tied in a large bow on the right side of her head and fading to green on the ends. She is less excitable, usually only giving a small smile. Many of her comments are sarcastic, though never outright intended to be mean-spirited. Her solo song, Tide Goes Out, is a slow, serene song, with movement kept mostly to her arms, being less energetic than Bomb Rush Blush's choreography to show Marie's more calm and reserved personality compared to Callie's.[2]

   Her favorite weapon class is the charger, and she has been seen to use a Hero Charger.

   Her amiibo description reads as follows:

   Marie is the sassiest member of the pop idol duo known as the Squid Sisters in the Splatoon™ game. Along with Callie, she hosts Inkopolis News and Splatfest events, in which Inklings pick one of two sides and battle the opposing team in Turf War. These two cousins rose to fame after winning Calamari County's first annual Youth Folk-Singing Contest, and their remarkable voices continue to rock Inkopolis!

   Off the Hook

   Off the Hook is a duo formed by Pearl and Marina. They were introduced in Splatoon 2 and presently host Inkopolis Square's Inkopolis News, replacing the Squid Sisters. Their catchphrase is "don't get cooked—stay off the hook!".

   Where the Squid Sisters follow precise structured dance routines in line with real-life Japanese idols, Off the Hook are more evocative of western-style musicians with looser, spontaneous choreography in their performances.

   Like the Squid Sisters, Pearl is an Inkling that hails from Calamari County. She is the daughter of a rich family described as having more wealth than one can think of.[4] Despite her appearance resembling an idyllic Japanese "pop princess", she is an energetic and abrasive MC. In contrast, Marina is an Octoling soldier and gifted engineer who deserted Octarian society after the events of Splatoon's Octo Valley story campaign.[4] The two met each other by chance on Mount Nantai, bonded over music, and formed Off the Hook. Following the success of their debut single, Ebb & Flow, they rose to fame, succeeded the Squid Sisters as the hosts of Inkopolis News, and eventually became internationally renowned by going on a world tour after the events of Splatoon 2.

   In the Octo Expansion, Pearl and Marina assist Agent 8 and Captain Cuttlefish during their journey through the Deepsea Metro and subsequential escape from it. Side Order follows Pearl, Marina, Agent 8, and Acht after a failed testrun of the Memverse and subsequent climbs in the Spire of Order.

   Deep Cut

   Deep Cut is a mischievous band trio made up of the scions of three prominent Splatsville families,[4] Shiver, Frye, and Big Man. Shiver and Frye primarily provide vocals while Big Man produces the band's backing tracks. The group was first introduced in Splatoon 3, where they presently host the Anarchy Splatcast for all three hub areas. Their catchphrase is "catch ya later!".

   Their presentation and performance style is based on Japanese festival performances, with elements of rakugo theater. Their music and choreography centers on a fusion of Japanese, Indian and Brazilian styles tying into the Splatlands' celebration of chaotic unity.

   Deep Cut consists of Shiver, a member of the Hohojiro clan of shark tamers;[5] Frye, who hails from the Onaga clan of eel charmers;[6] and Big Man, a member of the Manta clan.[7] The three have known each other since childhood and bonded over their shared love for music, eventually forming Deep Cut. They later became the hosts of the Anarchy Splatcast and Splatfests in Splatsville, where they first performed Anarchy Rainbow.[8] Outside of their hosting duties and band work, they secretly operate as bandits who search for treasure, which they sell to help the people of Splatsville in need.

   In Return of the Mammalians, Deep Cut serve as antagonists to Agent 3 and the New Squidbeak Splatoon until the final act of the campaign, where they take on supportive roles. Prior to Splatoon Raiders, Deep Cut follows a rumor and ends up crash-landing on the Spirhalite Islands with their pilot, the mechanic. Together, they will explore and raid the islands.

2. #2Kinda messy, but hopefully this will workdisabled

   Keys: inkopolis, inkopolis square Splatfest, splatville, octo canyon, Deepsea Metro, Inkadia, The Splatlands, alterna, Spirhalite Islands

   Inkadia

   Inkadia is the region in which Inkopolis, Octo Valley, Octo Canyon, and the Deepsea Metro are located. It appears to be located in present-day Lake Chūzenji, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Hammerhead Bridge connects Inkopolis to the Splatlands, allowing residents to travel back and forth.

   Inkadia (referred to as Greater Inkopolis in-game,[1] in some news media,[2][3] and in SplatNet 3) is the name of the region in which Inkopolis is located.[4] It is located in what used to be Japan,[5] with areas based on landmarks such as the Miura Peninsula, Chiba Prefecture, and the Tokyo Yamanote Line.

   Hammerhead Bridge (based on the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line) connects Inkadia to the Splatlands, thus making it easier for residents of the two regions to travel back and forth. During Splatoon and Splatoon 2, the bridge was still under construction.

   The distance between Inkopolis and Splatsville is about the same as the distance between Tokyo and Atami, being 87 kilometers, or 54 miles. Geographically, they are quite distant and it would take a few hours to drive between them, but in the five years between Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3, Hammerhead Bridge and a train station have opened up and made the transit easier. According to Deep Cut, the train station was under construction for a long time.

   the distance between Inkopolis Plaza and Square is about the same distance as Shibuya Station and Harajuku station, roughly 1.2 km (0.9 miles).

   Inkopolis (city)

   Inkopolis is a city in Splatoon and Splatoon 2, and as DLC for Splatoon 3, inhabited by various species, most notably Inklings, Octolings, and jellyfish. The city contains two areas that serve as hubs, Inkopolis Plaza and Inkopolis Square, as well as various stages where Inklings and Octolings battle for sport. Inkopolis Plaza and Inkopolis Square return as bonus hubs in the Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass.

   Inkopolis is a large city in Inkadia (also known as Greater Inkopolis) that appears in all three games in the Splatoon series, being the main setting of the first two games and one of the main settings (alongside Splatsville) of the third. Many different species live there, such as Inklings, Octolings, and jellyfish, and it contains locations such as Inkopolis Plaza (the main hub of Splatoon and one of the main hubs of Splatoon 3), Inkopolis Square (the main hub of Splatoon 2 and one of the main hubs of Splatoon 3), and various stages on which battles take place.

   Inkopolis was created long after Earth had been submerged by rising sea levels and its land-dwelling inhabitants, such as humans, were wiped out. After 12,000 years, octopuses and squids eventually evolved to become land-living creatures and lived together in harmony. However, all that changed when the sea levels rose again. They began fighting over the remaining habitable land in the Great Turf War, causing the Octarians to go into hiding after they lost the war.

   Inkopolis Plaza is the hub area of Splatoon. From here, players can access various types of modes and shops as well as interact with other players' Inklings they have battled with recently or with those who recently posted a post to Miiverse. It is the heart of Inkopolis. As part of the Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass, Inkopolis Plaza returns as an alternate hub area in Splatoon 3.

   Inkopolis Square (City)

   Inkopolis Square is much smaller compared to Splatoon's Inkopolis Plaza. The Square is populated with Inklings and Octolings which the player has played multiplayer matches with or with players who have posted drawings to social media. When interacting with them, the player can see their level, their ranked mode with the highest rank or power, recently played weapon, and turf inked points with it. The player is also able to order certain gear worn recently by others and give "Freshes" to drawings. Posts may also come in the form of graffiti seen around the Square. Naturally, other inklings can post drawings to social media as well. Posted drawings may be shown on other players' games. Around the back of the Square is a "spawn point" where the player is spawned. The hub features two animal statues, a turtle and a paper crane.

   Deca Tower

   Deca Tower is located on the far north side of the Square, serving as the lobby, allowing the player to access online battles. Judd and Li'l Judd are just left of the tower's entrance and give the player helpful tips and other rewards. Just to the right of the entrance is Murch, who helps the player with all things gear-related. Before Splatfests, a stage being built above the entrance can be seen. During Splatfests, Murch, Judd, and Li'l Judd can be found in the middle of the Square instead and Off the Hook can be seen on the stage. When the Great Zapfish is rescued, it can be seen curled around the top of Deca Tower. The lobby can also be accessed through the menu.

   In Splatoon 3, Judd and Li'l Judd are no longer present, and Judd sleeps inside the lobby like in Splatsville and Inkopolis Plaza. Murch is found in the same location as in Splatoon 2. The Great Zapfish is still curled around the top of Deca Tower.

   Deepsea Metro

   The Deepsea Metro is a subway system running deep beneath the sea in Inkopolis Bay that serves as the hub area for the Octo Expansion. The entrance of the Deepsea Metro is located to the northeast of the spawn point, by Murch. The Deepsea Metro can also be accessed through the menu. Players that do not own the downloadable content are not allowed to enter, though.

   The Deepsea Metro is inaccessible in Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass, and the alley where it was once accessed is now occupied by Inkopolis Square's Tableturf Battle Dojo.

   Octo Valley

   Octo Valley is a hidden valley located near Inkopolis that serves as the setting of the eponymous single-player mode of Splatoon. Octarians live in this valley within underground domes accessible through kettles.

   After following him through a manhole in Inkopolis Plaza, the player arrives in Octo Valley and meets Cap'n Cuttlefish outside his shack. He recruits the player as Agent 3, as part of the New Squidbeak Splatoon to steal back the Great Zapfish from the Octarians. The player goes through completing levels and defeating the Great Octoweapons. After defeating The Rampaging Octowhirl!, Cap'n Cuttlefish gets kidnapped, and soon Agent 3 comes in contact with Agents 1 and 2. Agent 3 soon completes all the levels in Octo Valley and battles DJ Octavio. Agent 3 defeats him and rescues Cap'n Cuttlefish and the Great Zapfish. DJ Octavio is placed in a snow globe outside Cuttlefish's shack. Replaying the final battle shows a scenario where DJ Octavio has escaped from his snow globe and captured Cuttlefish again

   Octo Valley is a large, outdoor area surrounded by mountainous formations and octopus-shaped rocks. There are several waterfalls in Octo Valley. It is the home base of the Octarians and where single-player missions can be accessed. The player can enter Octo Valley via a manhole near the front of Inkopolis Plaza or by tapping "Octo Valley" on . Under Octo Valley is a collection of many large Octarian domes, their interior walls covered with screens that display images of the surface. There are 33 Kettles scattered across the valley that will take players into these domes when they go through their grated surfaces in squid form. It has five areas, each connected by Inkrails, except for the fifth area, which has blocks that need to be jumped across. Each level in an area can be completed in any order. Once all levels have been passed, the boss kettle for each section will open. The boss will need to be defeated to disable the power plug for the force field, which blocks the Inkrail to the next area.

   Areas of the octo valley Area 1: Area 1 is located on top of a building, containing the entrance to Octo Valley as well as Cap'n Cuttlefish's shack. It is the smallest area, only containing three kettles and one boss kettle, The Octostomp battle.

   Area 2: Area 2 is on top of a metal frame and has curved terrain resembling a skatepark. The boss kettle is on a tower similar to the one at Blackbelly Skatepark. It has six kettles and one boss kettle where the fight against The Octonozzle.

   Area 3: Area 3 floats in the air. At the center is a large tower, containing the boss kettle for The Octowhirl at the top. It has six non-boss kettles, many of which require moving up walls to reach.

   Area 4: Area 4 is accessible by Inkrail and Propeller Lift from Area 3. It is made up of a large floating platform, which has square holes in it which lead to platforms below. It has three transmission towers, which contain kettles. There are several Gushers and Inkrails. The area has six kettles and one boss kettle, which contains the fight against The Octomaw.

   Area 5: The final area, Area 5, is a large platform with many floating blocks in the air. There are two ways to get up. On the right-hand side, there is a grate which goes behind the area and leads to a Propeller lift, taking the player up to the platforms in mid-air. The second way to get up is by an Inkrail near the back. In this area there are lots of sponges, Propeller lifts, and Inkrails. Once the player gets to the top, they can access an Inkrail that leads to the ground. There are six kettles in this area. The final boss kettle is located on a UFO like platform flying above Octo Valley, which is reached by using a Launchpad found at the highest point in the area. The boss located here is DJ Octavio.

   Octo canyon

   Octo Canyon is a hidden location near Inkopolis Square, which serves as the setting of the single-player mode of the same name in Splatoon 2.

   There are five sectors in Octo Canyon: Tentakeel Outpost, Suction-Cup Lookout, Beaker's Depot, Slimeskin Garrison, and Cephalon HQ. Each sector has a boss kettle and several invisible kettles for normal levels. Each level contains a Zapfish that the player must retrieve at the end of each level. In certain levels, there are eight Mini Zapfish scattered across the level. In this circumstance, the player must capture all eight Mini Zapfish in order to earn the Zapfish. After defeating the final level, Callie appears and tells the player statistics about their weapons, splats, assists, accuracy, and more.

   The Splatlands

   The Splatlands are a location in Splatoon 3. It is a very hot desert located relatively far from Inkopolis. Splatsville is located within the Splatlands and is the main hub of the game. It is also the location of some stages and the Crater, a massive crater that has a structure resembling the Eiffel Tower.

   The Splatlands are located far west of Inkopolis and Inkadia, the main setting of the first two games in the Splatoon series. The region has its own unique culture that has been attracting many Inklings and Octolings in the years prior to the events of Splatoon 3. Splatsville, the main hub of Splatoon 3, is located in the Splatlands. It is said to be very hot and looks to have altered the appearance of Inklings and Octolings that have resided there for some time. It has a desert climate and is very dry and large.

   A structure resembling the Eiffel Tower is seen upside down next to the Crater, beneath which is the lost human settlement of Alterna. A picture was shown in the single-player campaign trailer that shows the structure being turned upside down.

   According to the Alterna Logs, the Splatlands were the first region colonized by the ancestors of the Inklings and Octarians after they reached the Earth's surface from Alterna.

   It is implied that the Splatlands were not as greatly affected by the flooding that caused the Great Turf War as Inkadia was due to the three lights that appeared to prevent the disaster in the area as described in Sunken Scroll 2. As a result, Inklings and Octarians in the Splatlands appear to have maintained positive relations with each other, with Shiver being described as growing up near and attending the same middle school as Frye years before the events of Splatoon 3[1], as well as her clan being said to have represented the Splatlands for many years with no apparent relation to the Octarian military.

   Alterna

   Alterna is a large underground space located beneath the Crater in the Splatlands, built inside a massive geodesic dome lined with triangular liquid crystal panels depicting an artificial sky. Within this dome are six large islands—referred to as Sites—positioned around a large facility. Each Site features a multitude of kettles, which are used by O.R.C.A. to test Alterna residents' intellectual and physical prowess. Fuzzy Ooze covers large portions of the sites, blocking progress and hiding loot anchors or locker decorations.

   In Return of the Mammalians, the New Squidbeak Splatoon, consisting of Callie, Marie, the Captain, Cuttlefish, and Agent 3, are all present in the location. Other characters that make an appearance in Alterna are Shiver, Frye, Big Man, and Mr. Grizz

   Alterna is one of the few shelters created by humanity to have survived the disasters that ultimately led to the species' extinction. Built within a vast cavern created by a volcanic eruption, its inhabitants found sustenance in the marine life in the cavern's waters that had survived the apocalypse that devastated the surface.[3]

   Led by scientists in hopes of not repeating the mistakes that had led humanity to near-extinction, the inhabitants of Alterna established a sustainable ecosystem and created 3D-printed replicas of some of humanity's favorite cultural artifacts. Additionally, they created the Omniscient Recording Computer of Alterna to act as an autonomous record keeper of their collective knowledge.[4]

   25 years after Alterna was first settled, one scientist discovered a method to refine liquid crystals from the bodily fluids of squid. These crystals reacted to the thoughts and feelings of humans by projecting images of their desires, and were mass-produced and placed to line the walls and roof of Alterna, ultimately creating an artificial sky.[5] However, when a rocket built by the next generation of humanity in order to return to the surface of the Earth performed a launch test, the energy from the boosters caused the crystals to overload, leading to a catastrophic cave-in that annihilated most of Alterna's population. What few survivors remained were left to wander until they too met their end.[6]

   The shattered fragments of liquid crystal dispersed within Alterna's bodies of water, drastically accelerating the evolution of the marine life within, imbuing them with echoes of the emotions they had absorbed—most notably including the humans' passive desire to see the Earth's surface once more.[7] The marine life thus affected would eventually give rise to the majority of the life of the Mollusc Era—including the first Inklings and Octarians—who would discover the tunnels used by humans to escape the initial apocalypse and follow them to the surface.[8]

   The ruins of Alterna were abandoned for millennia, until the sole survivor of the Ark Polaris' crash landing located the subterranean facility using navigational equipment in the ship's wreckage. Mr. Grizz, as he would later come to be known, repaired some of Alterna's facilities and researched the remaining liquid crystals, eventually creating a terrifying new substance by compounding the crystals with his fur.[9] Alterna became the headquarters for his plan to restore the planet to a mammalian paradise, with the still-intact rocket that had been Alterna's undoing to serve as the means of spreading the Fuzzy Ooze worldwide.

   Shortly before Agent 3's arrival in Alterna, Agents 1 and 2 alongside their Captain set up a camp on Future Utopia Island.

   Spirhalite Islands

   The Spirhalite Islands are a group of islands that appear to be located in the sea. They are part of the Splatlands, but are "so remote that [one would] need a helicopter to reach [them]". They are referred to by the Squid Research Lab as "mysterious", and are being investigated by Deep Cut as part of a yet-unclear rumor.

   Initially in the teaser trailer, the islands are seen in a very overcast and stormy state, with a large cyclone that intensifies in response to a mysterious glow, becoming strong enough to down Deep Cut's approaching helicopter transport. After this, the islands are seen in a more calm state, appearing to have a tropical climate with sandy beaches, palm trees and mangroves. What appear to be rock salt crystals can be seen encrusting the beaches at points, and some islands have large structures resembling hand-operated table grinders.

   A cobbled-together floating structure being used as a base[4] for Deep Cut and the mechanic also appears to be located among or near the islands

   some location inside this sector are:

   Lehlo Island

   Lehlo Island is located north of the Hideout Ship. This island has the player goes through the tutorial of the game and locate the Exploration Bot

   Erpp Island

   Erpp Island is located on the west side of Spirhalite Islands. On the map, Salty Tongues and Salivators are on the island.

   Tygoru Island

   Tygoru Island is located north of Erpp Island. On the map, many Chums are on the island, alongside a pink and yellow gem-like artifact.

   Puos Island

   Puos Island is located east of Tygoru Island. It appears to be split horizontally in the middle by a lake. One of the locations is called Tumetto Rocks, which is on the southern land mass. On the map, Stingers and Scrappers are on the southern land mass, and Smallfries, Chums, Scrappers, Steelheads, and Big Shots are on the northern land mass.

   Zapiz Island

   Zaipz Island is located north of Puos Island. On the map, Scrappers, Slammin' Lids, and Salty Tongues are on the island.

   Spata Island

   Spata Island is located northeast of Zapiz Island. On the map, Smallfries, Chums, Steel Eels, Stingers, and Fish Sticks are on the island.

3. #3New Squidbeak Splatoon

   Keys: New Squidbeak Splatoon, agent, agents, agent 2, agent 1, agent 3, agent 4, agent 8

   The New Squidbeak Splatoon is a secret society[1] of undercover agents created to battle the Octarians. The group was created by Cap'n Cuttlefish as a successor to the original Squidbeak Splatoon that fought in the Great Turf War.

   In the main story mode of all three games in the Splatoon series, the player character is recruited into the New Squidbeak Splatoon to battle the Octarians and rescue the stolen Great Zapfish

   Splatoon 1

   The New Squidbeak Splatoon was formed by Cap'n Cuttlefish after the Great Zapfish was stolen by the Octarians. He recruited his granddaughter Callie as Agent 1, and she in turn recruited her cousin Marie as Agent 2.[2]

   When the player first enters Octo Valley, they meet Cap'n Cuttlefish. After an introduction and explanation of the situation with the Great Zapfish and the Octarians, he recruits the player as Agent 3, ordering them to defeat the Octarians. Agent 3 then progresses through the various domes of Octo Valley, retrieving Zapfish and defeating the Great Octoweapons.

   After the defeat of the Octowhirl, Cap'n Cuttlefish is kidnapped by DJ Octavio, the leader of the Octarians, leading him to send an SOS signal. The signal is received by Agents 1 and 2, who take the role of Agent 3's advisors in Cuttlefish's absence.

   Eventually, after rescuing all normal Zapfish, Agent 3 enters the final mission to find the Great Zapfish and a tied-up Cap'n Cuttlefish. DJ Octavio sucks up the Great Zapfish in his Octobot King and fights Agent 3 using its power. In the last part of the battle, Agents 1 and 2, revealing themselves as the Squid Sisters, override DJ Octavio's music and play the Calamari Inkantation instead, causing Cuttlefish to break free from his ropes and dance. Agent 3 soon defeats DJ Octavio, rescuing the Great Zapfish and Cap'n Cuttlefish. After his defeat, DJ Octavio is captured and imprisoned in a snow globe in Octo Valley.

   After the battle, the many Octarians that spectated would defect from the army and escape to the surface, due to the Calamari Inkantation giving them "the groove of the squids".[3]

   Splatoon 2

   Around nine months after the Callie vs. Marie Splatfest, Callie vanishes, the Great Zapfish is stolen again, and DJ Octavio is found to have escaped from the snow globe. Marie concludes that the Octarians stole the Great Zapfish again; as Cap'n Cuttlefish and Agent 3 are out on a mission, she goes to Inkopolis Square to find a new recruit for the New Squidbeak Splatoon.

   When the player first enters Octo Canyon, they meet Marie, who recruits them as Agent 4, asking for their help to retrieve the Great Zapfish and defeat the Octarians. Agent 4 progresses through the Octarian domes in Octo Canyon, retrieving the stolen Zapfish and defeating the Octobosses. After the Octo Oven is defeated, Sheldon joins Marie in advising Agent 4, having been enlisted by Marie to provide weapons he is working on.

   In the final mission, Agent 4 faces DJ Octavio, who reveals that he has not only captured the Great Zapfish, but also captured Callie and brainwashed her with "hypnoshades". During the battle, Marie shoots off Callie's hypnoshades with low-tide ink and fully restores her to her normal self by playing Spicy Calamari Inkantation, which the two perform together while Agent 4 defeats DJ Octavio with a modified Rainmaker given to them by Sheldon.

   After the battle, the Great Zapfish returns to Inkopolis and Callie joins Marie at Cuttlefish Cabin, where Octavio is again imprisoned in a snow globe

   Octo-expansion Splatoon 2

   While patrolling Octo Valley, Cap'n Cuttlefish and Agent 3 fought an Octoling, until all three were attacked and fell into the Deepsea Metro.[4]

   After the Octoling wakes up, Cap'n Cuttlefish declares a truce in order to find the missing Agent 3 and return to the surface. After the telephone names the Octoling "applicant 10,008", Cap'n Cuttlefish decides to shorten this name to Agent 8.

   After Agent 8 collects all four thangs, the telephone assembles them into a blender and attempts to blend Agent 8 and Cap'n Cuttlefish, but is stopped by Agent 3, who smashes through the ceiling and destroys the blender after receiving a distress signal sent by Marina from Agent 8's CQ-80. Agent 8 begins climbing to the surface through the hole left by Agent 3, while Cap'n Cuttlefish stays behind to accompany the unconscious Agent 3. Later on in Agent 8's escape, they are attacked by Agent 3 (accompanied by a tied-up Cap'n Cuttlefish), who was brainwashed by the telephone. Agent 8 defeats Agent 3 in battle, leaving them unconscious again, and the trio reach the surface, where they are picked up by Off the Hook's helicopters. As they leave, the NILS Statue rises from the sea, containing the telephone, which reveals itself as Commander Tartar and explains its plans to destroy all current forms of life. After Agent 8 detonates Marina's hyperbombs to cover the statue in ink, Pearl destroys it with her Princess Cannon, saving the world. Agent 3 wakes up soon after.

   Splatoon 3

   When the player first returns to the Deepsea Metro after completing the main story, Cap'n Cuttlefish explains that Agent 3 went out on patrol. In the Bonus Track of Marina's chat room, Marie (under the username "Agent 2") converses with Cuttlefish, who agrees to return to Cuttlefish Cabin.

   Sometime prior to the events of Splatoon 3, Cuttlefish retired as captain and became the New Squidbeak Splatoon's senior advisor instead, passing down his title to the original Agent 3 (now the Captain).

   When the player first enters the Crater, they encounter Cuttlefish, who is investigating the recent disappearance of the Great Zapfish. Believing the Octarians to have stolen it a third time, he recruits the player as the new Agent 3 (along with Smallfry), and they explore the Crater. They soon confront DJ Octavio, who blames Cuttlefish for his troops going missing. After Agent 3 defeats him, he reveals that he did not steal the Great Zapfish this time; the floor of the Crater then collapses beneath them and they fall into Alterna.

   Separated from Cuttlefish, Agent 3 wakes up in Alterna and meets Agent 1, Agent 2, and the Captain, who are investigating the area, at the Squid Sisters Camp; they introduce themselves as "the NEW New Squidbeak Splatoon" and enlist Agent 3 to find Cuttlefish. Agent 3 explores Alterna, investigating three signals that are suspected to be coming from Cuttlefish; however, each one is actually coming from a treasure guarded by a member of Deep Cut. Agent 3 defeats each of the three Deep Cut members and collects the treasures. Each time, Cuttlefish manages to briefly make contact with the New Squidbeak Splatoon, revealing that he has been captured by Mr. Grizz.

   After collecting all three treasures, the New Squidbeak Splatoon assembles them into a tool that the Captain uses to clear the Fuzzy Ooze surrounding the Spirit Lifter (the rocket where they believe Cuttlefish is being held captive), allowing them to reach it. The group makes amends with Deep Cut and Agent 3 climbs the rocket. At the top, they find Cuttlefish, who has been dehydrated by Mr. Grizz. Mr. Grizz then escapes on the rocket, planning to use it to cover the world in Fuzzy Ooze. The Captain sheds a tear on Cuttlefish's body, which moistens him enough to awaken him. With help from Deep Cut, Agent 3 and Smallfry follow Mr. Grizz into space to stop him, battling him on the rocket. He eventually knocks them off of the rocket, but they are saved by DJ Octavio, who wants to help stop Mr. Grizz's plan. As the Squid Sisters and Deep Cut perform Calamari Inkantation 3MIX, Smallfry transforms into Hugefry to fight Mr. Grizz alongside Agent 3 and DJ Octavio, and they manage to defeat him together.

   When the player returns to Alterna after completing the story, Cuttlefish joins Agent 1, Agent 2, and the Captain at the Squid Sisters Camp.

   In Side Order, Pearl and Marina mention that Cuttlefish introduced them to the members of the New Squidbeak Splatoon, including Agent 4.

   members:

   Craig Cuttlefish - The founder and original captain of the New Squidbeak Splatoon, which he created as a successor to the original Squidbeak Splatoon (of which he was also the captain) that fought in the Great Turf War. As of Splatoon 3, he has retired as captain, but still works with the group as its "senior advisor". He serves as a guide for the player in Octo Valley, the Octo Expansion, and the first part of Return of the Mammalians. Captain - The player character of Splatoon, originally recruited as Agent 3 by Cap'n Cuttlefish in Octo Valley. As of Splatoon 3, they have been promoted to Captain due to Cuttlefish passing down his title. They serve as a supporting character in the Octo Expansion and one of the player's guides in Return of the Mammalians (albeit never speaking directly). Agent 1 - Also known as Callie, a member of the Squid Sisters. She was recruited by Cuttlefish, her grandfather. She and Agent 2 serve as the player's guides in the last two areas of Octo Valley (after Cuttlefish is kidnapped) and the majority of Return of the Mammalians. In Octo Canyon, she is brainwashed by DJ Octavio and serves as an antagonist, but returns to normal after his defeat. Agent 2 - Also known as Marie, a member of the Squid Sisters. She was recruited by her cousin Callie, with whom she serves as the player's guide in the last two areas of Octo Valley and the majority of Return of the Mammalians. In Octo Canyon, Marie serves as the player's main guide, aiming to rescue Callie. Agent 3 - The player character in Splatoon 3, recruited as the new Agent 3 by Cuttlefish in Return of the Mammalians. Smallfry - Agent 3's Smallfry companion. Agent 4 - The player character in Splatoon 2, recruited as Agent 4 by Marie in Octo Canyon

   Affiliates

   These characters have all worked for or with the New Squidbeak Splatoon, but are not members.

   Sheldon - A weapons dealer who serves as a secondary guide to the player in Octo Canyon, providing Agent 4 with weapons he is developing. As noted by Marie at Cuttlefish Cabin, Sheldon was invited to be a member of the New Squidbeak Splatoon, but he declined, maintaining that the "technology team" must keep its distance from the "troops on the front lines". Agent 8 - An Octoling and the player character of the Octo Expansion, named "Agent 8" by Cap'n Cuttlefish as a shortening of the name given to them by the telephone ("applicant 10,008"). Pearl and Marina - The two members of Off the Hook. They serve as guides to the player in the Octo Expansion after accidentally making contact with Cap'n Cuttlefish, who they develop a friendship with. In Side Order, they mention having been introduced to the other members of the New Squidbeak Splatoon by Cuttlefish. Shiver, Frye, and Big Man - The three members of Deep Cut. They initially serve as antagonists in Return of the Mammalians, aiming to stop the New Squidbeak Splatoon from claiming the treasure of Alterna. Near the end of the story, after Agents 1 and 2 allow Deep Cut to take the treasure, they make amends and join the player's support team. DJ Octavio - The leader of the Octarians and originally the main adversary of the New Squidbeak Splatoon before helping them defeat Mr. Grizz in the final battle of Return of the Mammalians.

4. #4Biology and culturedisabled

   Keys: squid, Splatoon, inkling, octoling, squid form, ink, octo, salmonids, Salmonids area

   Inkling

   Inklings are a species of humanoid cephalopods who are the main protagonists and playable characters in the Splatoon series, along with Octolings.

   Inklings, after the age of 18, possess reproductive organs like normal humans, and are able to reproduce.

   Inklings are evolved species of squid that came to be after rising sea levels destroyed humanity. The first ancestors of modern Inklings are recorded to have lived around 5,000 years after the destruction of the human settlement of Alterna. Alterna inhabitants unintentionally accelerated the evolution of squids and other species of marine life, after psycho-reactive liquid crystals infused with lingering human thoughts and feelings leaked into the ocean surrounding the settlement. [1]

   At least 2,000 years before the events of Splatoon, Turf Wars were established. The original Turf Wars were overseen by Judd, a cat that was cryogenically frozen by his human owner before the Earth was flooded. 100 years before the events of Splatoon, the Inklings and the Octarians engaged in a Great Turf War after otherwise having good relations, when rising sea levels caused disputes over the remaining territory. The young Cap'n Cuttlefish and his Inkling comrades were victorious, forcing the Octarians to retreat to desolate areas such as Octo Valley, Octo Canyon, and take up residence underground.

   Inklings usually begin life resembling squid paralarvae, but grow into an increasingly human-like form as they age. By at most the age of 14, Inklings gain complete control over both these forms and can change between humanoid and squid at will. In Splatoon 3, Inkling models have undergone small design changes, becoming slightly taller, and having more rounded and less squat faces with a visible chin. According to Hisashi Nogami, playable Inklings, thus at age 14, are around 4'11"/150 cm tall; several non-playable Inklings are shown to be taller or shorter, independently from their age, as in the case of Pearl, who is 4'10"/145 cm at age 21.

   The humanoid form, sometimes referred to as "kid" form, especially in promotional material, is similar to that of youthful-looking humans with cartoonish proportions, but with notable differences. Instead of hair, Inklings have tentacles coming from their heads; they are colored on the outside, and white on the inside. The outside changes to match an Inkling's ink color, and usually features a spotted pattern above a gradient to a secondary color at the tip, most notable on the longest tentacles; in Splatoon and Splatoon 2, the gradient is towards a darker shade of the ink's hue, while Splatoon 3 has it be a contrasting color. Older Inklings can also have facial hair, as seen in characters like Cuttlefish, Quinn, and Mizo.

   Inklings' eyes are surrounded by a black "eye mask" connecting above their nose (with the exception of Nami, who has a disconnected mask) and they have big, pointed ears homologous to a squid's fins. Their mouths contain two ridges similar in shape to human teeth, with two larger sharp fangs on the top and one on the bottom, resembling a squid's beak. The inside of an Inkling's mouth usually matches their ink color, although some of them have red mouth insides, similar to a human's. In the Splatoon manga and artwork such as that for the Naughty vs. Nice Splatfest, Inklings have visible tongues; however, although present in in-game models, they are usually not visible, except for Frye's in Splatoon 3 cutscenes.

   Their hands and feet feature squared tips, reminding of fried squid sticks; they do not have nails, with the exception of Cuttlefish, who seems to have visible toenails.

   The squid form resembles a small, cartoonish, monochromatic squid. It has several small arms in the middle of its body, with two large tentacles on either side, a short mantle with relatively large fins, and two upward-facing, human-like eyes with the characteristic black eye mask. Like in the humanoid form, the undersides of the tentacles are always white, regardless of ink color, and have a single large sucker at the tip.

   There are slight differences between boy and girl Inklings. In general, Inkling boys style their tentacles shorter, have thicker eyebrows, and deeper voices, while Inkling girls have generally longer tentacles, thinner eyebrow, higher voices and slightly curvier bodies. In Splatoon and Splatoon 2, the player must pick between boy and girl, and can only use the tentacle styles available for each gender. In Splatoon 3, hairstyles and clothing items that were previously gender-locked can be worn by any Inkling, as the "gender" feature is reworked into "style"; however, the eyebrows, body shape and voice is still differentiated between two different, unnamed styles, which essentially reprise the "boy" and "girl" options.

   Some Inklings (namely Callie, Marie, Pearl, and Frye, as well as others that are also musicians) have special features unique to them, which cannot be found in playable ones:

   Callie, Marie, Pearl and Frye all have four-pointed star-shaped pupils in a shade of gold, as opposed to the standard Inkling's black circular one; others such as Yoko from Ink Theory and Quinn from Squid Squad and Diss-Pair seem to have smaller irises without a pupil. Callie, Marie, and Pearl have tentacles in colors not used by regular Inklings, being black, light gray and cream respectively; they seem to not be capable of changing color, with only the tips having been shown to do so. Yoko has a mutation that has her tentacles be in four different colors at once, all of which are nonetheless met in regular Inklings. Some Inklings have different ear shapes than average: Callie and Marie have long, narrow, pointed ears, with the former's pointing upwards and the latter's pointing downwards; Frye's ears are extremely long and pointed, while those of Baker from C-Side appear to have a flat underside while being curved on top. While most Inklings have a skin tone comparable to that of a human's, some happen to have different hues to it, namely Keaton from Wet Floor, who has turquoise skin, and Baker, who has gray skin. Callie, Marie and Pearl have beauty marks on their faces. The tooth number and arrangement can have variants, with Pearl having one fang in the middle of the top ridge of teeth instead of two on the sides, Clash from Chirpy Chips having an additional fang on the top arch, and Frye having longer and sharper teeth that often poke out of her mouth. A number of Inklings have different eye shapes and eye masks, with some of them having eyelash-like points, and head shapes, with individuals such as Frye and Ryley having particularly big foreheads. Uniquely to herself, Frye has colored finger and toe tips, which is a feature usually met in non-playable Octolings. She also has colored eyelashes that change along with her hair and eyebrows, and a pointier, more triangular nose than average.

   Both the Inklings' squid and kid form have particular abilities associated with them. In kid form, Inklings can splatter a special type of colored ink by using various weapons, including guns, rollers, buckets, paintbrushes, etc. This ink can be quickly spread over most surfaces, except for inflatable barriers, black pavement, and glass surfaces. This ink inhibits the movement of Inklings that do not have a matching color. When used as a projectile, ink can damage opposing Inklings, eventually "splatting" them and forcing them to respawn.

   In squid form, Inklings on dry land are only able to slither slowly. This changes when an Inkling submerges into ink of its own color, allowing it to swim at high speeds and jump over large distances. Inklings also use their squid forms to perform maneuvers such as the Squid Surge and Squid Roll, scale painted walls, and slip through wire fences and grates into areas that would be unreachable in kid form. As revealed in Splatoon: Squid Kids Comedy Show, Inklings are indeed more flexible in squid form. However, squids cannot travel past striped barriers or over ledges, preventing them from swimming into inaccessible areas.

   While submerged in ink, Inklings only create small ripples while swimming and become undetectable when still. In ink of their color, they quickly replenish their ink ammunition. In ink of a different color, Inklings become unable to remain in squid form and quickly revert to humanoid form. Inkling ink disappears rather quickly after a battle due to being consumed by microorganisms that have evolved to feed on the ink.

   Inklings are unable to swim in water. When submerged, their body dissolves, leaving their clothes behind. The official American Splatoon Tumblr has mused that this may be because their bodies are made of liquid. Another fact to support this is that squid form Inklings can go through grates, which is also cited by the Tumblr account to be related to them possibly being made of liquid. Interviews with the producer of Splatoon and Splatoon 2, Hisashi Nogami, revealed that Inklings have a very thin and permeable outer membrane, which causes their ink to bleed out when in contact with water. They evolved this way to be able to transform freely between their kid and squid form, but lost the ability to be in water as a consequence.[3][4] A piece of trivia from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate also states that the Inklings' ink from their bodies will diffuse when submerged in water causing them to dissolve.[5] Despite this weakness, they are shown perfectly fine in water in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

   Inklings possess the ability to change the color of their skin and eyes at will,[6] with the Splatlandian Inklings and Octolings also having the ability to have multicolored eyes.

   Inklings are capable of producing a sort of bio-luminescence, an ability shared with certain real-life squid such as the firefly squid. In the dark, either during a Splatfest or certain Octo Valley missions, the player's Inkling will glow brightly in humanoid form, lighting up the area immediately around them and helping to differentiate the player from other Inklings. This glow disappears entirely upon assuming squid form. All Inklings (as well as jellyfish) in Inkopolis Plaza will give off a very faint glow during a Splatfest, visible only by looking at the ground around them. This bio-luminescence can also be spotted when viewing Inkling tentacles at low angle, with many tiny rainbow dots that glimmer faintly in the sunlight and brightly in pitch darkness.

   Inklings take on a unique appearance when they have a special weapon ready; they give off sparks, the tentacles on their head become very brightly colored and glow, bubbles form at the top of their head as if from boiling water, and they appear to be caught in a strong wind even when completely still. Their appearance returns to normal once their special weapon has been used.

   In the Splatoon manga, Vintage and his teammate Omega have the ability to sense opponents moving behind them; the X-Zone. Bobble Hat, also from the manga, has similar abilities. It is unknown if any other Inklings have these abilities.

   Octolings

   Octolings, sometimes referred to with the hypocorism Octo[a], are a species of humanoid cephalopod, acting as the Octarian equivalent of Inklings, that became available as playable characters in Splatoon 2 after beating the downloadable solo campaign Octo Expansion. In Splatoon 3, Octolings are instead playable from the start, just like Inklings.

   Like the other Octarians, Octolings pertain to an evolved species of octopus that came to be after rising sea levels destroyed humanity. The long abandoned human settlement of Alterna is the birthplace of the species, after psycho-reactive liquid crystals infused with lingering human thoughts and feelings leaked into the ocean surrounding the settlement, unintentionally accelerated the evolution of octopuses and other species of marine life.[1]

   At least 2,000 years before the events of Splatoon, Turf Wars were established.[2] 100 years before the events of Splatoon, the Inklings and the Octarians of Inkadia engaged in a Great Turf War after otherwise having good relations, when rising sea levels caused disputes over the remaining territory. The young Cap'n Cuttlefish and his Inkling comrades were victorious, forcing the Octarians to retreat to desolate areas such as Octo Valley, Octo Canyon, and take up residence underground.[3]

   All playable Octolings from Inkadia began their lives in Octarian domes, eventually becoming soldiers in the Octarian military lead by DJ Octavio. Propaganda kept Octolings fiercely loyal to the Octarian lifestyle, however, during the final boss "Enter the Octobot King!" in Splatoon, the idol duo Squid Sisters performed the Calamari Inkantation to support Agent 3 during the fight. This performance inspired new feelings within Octoling soldiers that attended, and many began to long for the surface, eventually escaping and assimilating into Inkling culture, hoping to start anew.

   Some Octolings, however, namely Mashup, are implied to have families which have lived on the surface prior to the mass assimilation of Octoling soldiers. The Octolings from the Splatlands also seem to not have experienced segregation from Inklings, having instead always coexisted peacefully, with Shiver being stated to come from a family that used to supersede Splatsville's traditional festivals for generations.[4]

   Like Inklings, Octolings can switch between a humanoid form and an octopus form.

   Their octopus form is slightly different from the ones enemy Octolings have, with two long tentacles, two much smaller ones in front resembling a mustache, and four smaller ones on the underside, along with a pair of eyes resembling that of an Inkling squid's, albeit not connected. Their tentacles have suction cups located on their underside, as opposed to their humanoid form having them on top; their tentacle tips, like the top of their heads, have a darker gradient and a small ring pattern on them.

   When splatted, they will fly off in the form of a small ghost, just like Inklings; while their eyes appear white in Splatoon 2, they are yellow in Splatoon 3, resembling those of the ghosts of enemy Octolings. The general UI also shows the difference between player Octolings and Inklings, with features such as the weapon and status indicators, the mini-map, splat messages, and splatted enemy markers replacing the squid icon symbolizing the player with one that depicts an octopus.

   Their humanoid forms are similar in appearance to that of Inklings, sharing body and face proportions, skin tones, and eye colors; between Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3, Octolings undergo design changes reflecting their squid counterparts, appearing slightly taller, and having more rounded and less squat faces.

   Like Inklings, Octolings have black eye markings with a thicker underline, although not connected in the middle and with sharper corners; feminine Octolings have an additional eyelash on the bottom outer corner of the markings. Their teeth are also differently set, with one sharp fang tooth on the left of the top row, and another one on the bottom right. Unlike the Inklings' pointed ears, Octoling ears are rounded; they also are asymmetrical, with the right one being flat and the left one being indented, each respectively resembling an octopus's fin and siphon. Contrarily to Inklings' squared fingertips, theirs are instead pointed. Their eyebrows are also different from those of Inklings, being generally rounder and more curved.

   Just like Inklings, Octolings are able to choose from a variety of skin tones, hairstyles, and eye colors. As seen in The Art of Splatoon, they were originally going to have Inkling masks and floppy ears like a dumbo octopus.

   In Splatoon 2, both male and female Octolings can choose between two hairstyles. The female Octolings' first possible hairstyle, called "Tentacurl", has two thin tentacles in front reaching past the shoulders and two thicker, shorter tentacles in the back, all with curled tips. The second hairstyle, called "Pony", has two tentacles tied back into a ponytail, with the other two as sideburns. The male Octolings' first possible hairstyle, called "Punk", features a mostly shaved style, with one large, curled tentacle and three smaller tentacles lined up along their head to create a mohawk, possibly referencing the Octotrooper tentacle. Their second hairstyle, called "Afro", is a round mass reminiscent of a simplified octopus's mantle. This hairstyle notably molds while wearing headgear.

   Splatoon 3 has four new hairstyles, to go along with the previous ones, with them all being available to both styles. The first one, called "Tentatwists", has the front tentacles being twisted in spirals. The second hairstyle, called "Octolocks", is similar to the Tentacurl hairstyle, but with the tentacles growing from the middle of the head instead of the right side, and the back tentacles being conjoined together by a mantle structure. The third hairstyle, called "Fade", is shaven all around, akin to the Punk hairstyle, but with four tentacles curling together towards the center of the head. The final hairstyle, called "Surfcurl", is also similar to Punk, but replaces the mohawk with a much thicker tentacle that has been curled into a spiral, strongly resembling a pompadour.

   Some non-playable Octolings, like Marina, Shiver and Tao Blu, have special features, such as uniquely colored tentacles, different eye and eyebrow shapes, and infinity symbol-shaped pupils, which look like the ones found in real octopuses.

   Like enemy Octolings, many of them also have colored fingertips and toetips, reflecting their ink color (like in Marina's case) or not (like in Shiver's); this feature has also been made available for playable Octolings for the first time in Side Order. As seen on Mashup from Diss-Pair, they can have a different color on each hand's fingertips. In some pieces of artwork, Octolings who normally have this characteristic are shown without; conversely, playable Octolings were seldom shown having colored fingertips in artwork prior to Side Order's launch.

   The Octo Expansion DLC story mode introduces the mysterious Octoling character Agent 8, allowing players to use Octolings in multiplayer for the first time upon its completion. The male version of Agent 8 is also the first appearance of a character which is clearly shown to be a male Octoling in-game.

   When the player completes the Octo Expansion, they will be able to change from being an Inkling to an Octoling in the player settings. Playable Octolings have different animations for trying on gear, winning or losing, and for taking photos with amiibo. According to the Squid Research Lab Tumblr, Octolings are more serious than Inklings and have an interest in technology.[5] For example, instead of aiming with weapons, they will look more closely at them to see how they work, they wave around their phones and look at them more closely, and their icons in battles are not seen smiling. Due to have been defecting from the Octarian army, their animations around Inkopolis Square make them look curious and almost confused.

   Their losing animations in Splatoon 2 show that Octolings take defeat worse than Inklings, as they tend to collapse and shake their fists if boys, or cross their arms if girls.[6] When winning, they usually strike proud poses, as opposed to jumping for joy like Inklings do.

   While both types of characters are called "Octolings" in English Octo Expansion material, the Japanese version makes a notable distinction between the player Octoling, called タコ tako (the word for "octopus"), and the enemy Octolings, called タコゾネス Takozonesu (portmanteau of タコ tako and アマゾネス Amazonesu, "Amazons"). The latter specifically refers to the older-aged, all-female unit that only a select few of the former can become.

   Splatting

   While in battle, Inklings can use their weapons to "splat" each other with ink. Standing in enemy ink will damage and slow an Inkling's movement, but only enemy fire can splat an Inkling. When splatted by an enemy, Inklings explode into enemy ink, with their gear and weapons dropping before dissolving shortly thereafter, and a ghost-like squid figure will rise into the air over where they were splatted. This ghost-like squid figure then travels to the spawn point where the Inkling respawns. Inklings can also be splatted from diving into water and dissolving, or falling off a ledge and exploding into a cloud colored of their ink. Inklings can respawn at checkpoints after being splatted in Octo Valley and Octo Canyon, though only working for a limited number of respawns. The online battle modes allows for an infinite amount of respawns at the spawn points. The special gauge decreases when splatted, even if full, unless the player is wearing 3 mains and 9 subs of Special Saver and the opponent is not wearing any gear with Respawn Punisher.

   However, in the Octo Expansion campaign, developers revealed that during the escape phases, Agent 8, an Octoling, does die if they get splatted as they are not connected to a spawn point, only checkpoints without respawning capabilities. This suggests that Inklings and Octolings do indeed die when splatted and need a means for them to respawn,[7] possibly true due to the visual effects (i.e the "ghost") when splatted.

   Culture

   Inkling culture is heavily influenced by the ancient human cultures that came before them; as a result, Inkling architecture, fashion, art, and even language shows influence from eastern and western human societies alike. It was implied that Inklings adapted much of their own culture and mannerisms from the fossils of human civilizations they have unearthed, and the blending of ancient human aesthetics and Inkling ingenuity is truly unique. The best collections of the Inkling lifestyle can be seen in major cities such as Inkopolis, and Splatsville; cultural hot spots that draw in many young rural Inklings that seek a trendy and fresh lifestyle.[8]

   "Freshness" is the most important aspect of Inkling culture. This is based on how recent and cool an Inkling's attire and general style is, as well as how proficient with weapons and skilled in battle an Inkling is. Freshness is so important that most business owners will refuse customers that are too inexperienced.

   The cultural high-point to many Inklings are competitive battles, which serve as a means of entertainment, relaxation, and celebration of the Inkling victory during the Great Turf War. It is by far the most popular activity for young Inklings and include a variety of modes leading with Turf War, and including Splat Zones, Rainmaker, Clam Blitz, and Tower Control.

   Inklings hold onto strong values of "turf", and any infrastructure is likely to be decorated with graffiti and tags, as if to declare ownership. The Art of Splatoon clarifies that the idea stemmed from the Turf War concept of spraying and drawing ink to claim territory, implying that some Inkling graffiti is drawn in ink.

   Appearance plays a major part in Inkling culture, and to many, being able to express themselves fully is a must. Inklings have invented many interesting ways to style their tentacles, and have a huge variety of gear brands and fashions. Besides the lobby, the second most frequented spots in Inkling cities are the many shops that gear can be purchased from. Inklings can be seen gathered both inside and outside of local shops, socializing and showing off new gear.

   Inkling music can easily be described as a cultural cornerstone, and is extremely varied in style and genre, from the rock band Squid Squad to the world famous pop idols, the Squid Sisters; the music of Splatsville is usually harsher and more chaotic. Music can be heard during every battle as a way to hype up competitors, as well as in every shop and throughout Inkopolis and Splatsville.

   Every so often, generally once a month, a Splatfest is held; they are special festivals that bring Inklings together for a large concert and celebration of opposing ideas, and can be seen as a merging of music and Turf Wars, two of the main pillars of Inkling culture. Teams are formed around two (Splatoon, Splatoon 2) or three (Splatoon 3) opposing topics, where members compete in Turf Wars in order to decide which is superior. This is a major event where an entire city may be transformed in celebration. Many Inklings can be seen on the streets dancing, enjoying live performances from the Squid Sisters (Splatoon), Off the Hook (Splatoon 2), or Deep Cut (Splatoon 3), and supporting their chosen teams by wearing Splatfest Tees and producing topic-themed graffiti.

   Inklings have been described as easy-going, inattentive and living for fun; they did not take further concern when the Great Zapfish went missing and did not seem too worried when Octolings appeared in Inkopolis. Indeed, it is stated that during the Great Turf War, preliminary battles were easily won by Octarian forces simply because Inklings had failed to wake up early enough. Sunken Scrolls have described the Inkling mind as being simple and hedonistic, though this is most likely Octarian propaganda.[9] Their work ethic seems to mirror their carefree and pleasure-seeking nature, as The Art of Splatoon 2 mentions that many Inklings only take on part-time jobs. They easily forget about old trends and shift their interest on what is new, or fresh.[7]

   According to official material, Inkopolis is located in correspondence of Japan, where the Splatoon franchise was created. Inkling society is heavily inspired by Japanese culture, with similar architecture, customs, spoken and written language, and dress. Some notable examples are the traditional Japanese clothes worn by idol group musicians on multiple occasions, the clear rakugo set-up for the Anarchy Splatcast, and rice as a popular food, as seen in the Rice vs. Bread Splatfest. Gear based on Japanese sushi shop uniforms were also released, hinting at sushi being a food Inklings do eat.

   Besides sushi, Inklings usually eat various kinds of seafood, as pointed out in several instances Splatfest dialogue. However, the specific types of sea creatures and fish used as food are widely unknown, with only the Japanese dialogue for both occurrences of the Squid vs. Octopus Splatfest hinting at the fact that they also eat some form of squid and octopus themselves. They also eat meat, poultry, vegetables and fruits, some of the latter being unique to the Splatoon world as seen in The Art of Splatoon. Lots of Western dishes, as well as that of other cultures, are also mentioned in dialogue, implying the Inkling cuisine having a very wide range.

   squidmas

   Squidmas is an Inkling holiday that is assumed to be celebrated during colder weather. Much is unknown about this holiday aside from its obvious likenesses to the human holiday of Christmas. From this, it is assumed that in the winter, a figure named Father Squidmas goes around the world giving out presents and freshness to all the good Inkling children.

   According to Callie of the Squid Sisters, Father Squidmas can be found in the North Pole of the Earth, making gifts all year in preparation for Squidmas time. According to her cousin Marie, Father Squidmas is not real and all of their interactions with him are simply their grandfather dressed up as him.

   Squidmas is an additional element associated with the localization. The Japanese edition originally did not have it, as well as other regions, though official art celebrating the holidays does use the term "Squidmas". Other localizations, such as Italian, often refer to the occurrence simply as the name for Christmas (e.g. Natale, Babbo Natale).

   Halloween

   Halloween is another holiday that Inklings celebrate as evidenced by the Trick vs. Treat Splatfest and its rematch. Just like the human holiday of the same name, Inklings and other species dress up in costumes and participate in trick or treating activities. Locations are likewise decorated with scary decor such as ghost, skeletons and glow-in-the-dark graffiti.

   The event is also known as "Splatoween", though Marina specifies that Trick vs. Treat is a Halloween Splatfest, implying that the holiday's official name is Halloween. Official art made to celebrate the occasion uses the 'Halloween' term. The Japanese version also uses Halloween when referring to the event. Dialogue for a previous Splatfest, Fancy Party vs. Costume Party, refers to the holiday as "Squidoween", but this could be a phrase added in the localization as versions in other languages do not mention the term.

   Gachi Bon Matsuri

   A two-day event themed after the Bon festival for Splatoon was held starting 29 April 2016 through Niconico Chokaigi. The name of the event can be translated as "Ranked (or competitive) Bon Festival". In an article from Nintendo, it was mentioned that while the Bon Festival is celebrated during summer in the human world, Inklings celebrate the holiday in the month of April.[10] It included tournaments, giveaways, and Bon Odori dance sessions, as well as a viewing party for the Squid Sisters concert at the Chokaigi Music Festival. To promote the event, YouTube a video depicting a young Callie and Marie dancing to the Chorus of Calamari County was released. Attendees were encouraged to learn the video's choreography with dance lessons being given on site. Some fans, many of them in cosplay, were invited on stage to dance to the song during the Bon Odori session. It is unclear if the event was supposed to reflect how Inklings celebrate the Bon Festival beyond the date.

   Salmonids

   Salmonids are a species of amphibious salmon and one of the main recurring antagonistic factions in the Splatoon series. They are primarily featured in the cooperative game modes Salmon Run in Splatoon 2 and Salmon Run Next Wave in Splatoon 3, where players battle waves of Salmonids while collecting their Golden Eggs.

   Salmonids have a strong warrior culture centered around migration, spawning, combat, and food. Their society is built around hierarchical roles, ranging from weaker basic enemies known as Lesser Salmonids, more dangerous Boss Salmonids, and the rare King Salmonids.

   A new local variety[1] of Salmonids will appear in the upcoming Splatoon Raiders spin-off game

   Salmonids appear as an evolved form of real-life salmon similarly to other evolved marine life in the Splatoon series. However, compared to the humanoid appearance of Inklings and Octolings, Salmonids keep their more animalistic look. Even though some types of Salmonids share their names with other real-life salmon, they are supposed to be the same species, with different appearances being the result of the environment they came from.[2]

   The Salmonids seen in the Salmon Run series appear to be based on chum salmon in their spawning phase, having gray scales with tones of red.

   The variants in the Spirhalite Islands region in Splatoon Raiders appear with longer mouths and humps while sporting mostly red and green skin, closely resembling sockeye salmon.

   The Salmonids in the Salmon Run series live in Salmonid Swim Zones, which are designated ocean areas in the world of the Splatoon series and the location of the Salmon Run stages in Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3. Two Salmonid Swim Zones have been confirmed to exist through the map of Inkadia and The Splatlands. The first zone is located in Inkopolis Bay to the west of Inkopolis while the second one is to the south of Anarchy Bay, which is located to the east of The Crater

   Lesser Salmonids and Boss Salmonids are members of the same species. What appearance young Salmonids will reach in maturity is determined by the environment they are raised in. Those who are raised in a harsher environment become Boss Salmonids. Steelheads and Maws have bigger bodies, while Scrappers and Steel Eels have higher intelligence. Some Boss Salmonids, such as Flyfish and Fish Sticks, consist of Lesser Salmonids that have gone through specific training.

   Salmonids regularly return in large numbers from their habitat to where they spawned,[4] with the young ones doing so in order to mature,[5] a behavior called a Salmon Run. For them, music signifies the start of such runs, and they play it to raise morale. The best performers from a tribe form a band of three to five members,[6] and bands that are perceived as the very best earn the title "Omega".[7] One such band, ω-3, is a notable Salmonid band whose music plays throughout runs. Additionally, the Smallfry comprising Fish Sticks sing an encouraging chant during runs.

   Many Salmonids use cooking utensils as weapons during battle: Chums and Cohocks use frying pans, Smallfry use spoons, Grillers are charcoal grills, Stingers use a stack of cooking pots, Flyfish and Chinooks use beverage coolers, and Slammin' Lids use pot lids and soup ladles. Salmonids are an honorable clan; fighting for their clan's pride is seen as an important value. They take care to keep their weapons in great shape. Their frying pans, as well as other weapons they wield, are passed down from generation to generation.[8] Unlike Inklings, Salmonids do not have personal names; instead, individuals are referred to with titles based on what their tribes are known for.[6]

   In a developer interview,[9] it was revealed that the Salmonids' choice of weapons is due to them trying to make themselves look "tasty". It was also explained that the Salmonids are not afraid of dying and regard their death to be a cycle of life of which all life is a part. Grillers are said to be the ultimate way of doing so by the Salmonids becoming the contents of the Griller. When the Salmonids fight to the death, they feel a sense of unity with themselves and the world. When they are eaten by other creatures, they see their death as a way of being one with the world. There are also floating food-based sculptures in the background of Salmon Run stages, which were built by the Salmonids to symbolize these beliefs.

   The Salmonids and the Octarians have a trade agreement with each other, in which the Salmonids provide Power Eggs used as energy sources in exchange for Octarian weapons and machinery[9][10] such as Gushers and the vehicles of Slammin' Lids.[11] However, the Salmonids do not trade their Golden Eggs as they consider them too precious.[10]

   In rare cases where young Smallfry are separated from their schools, their appetites increase drastically as they attempt to return to their original schools' waters.[5] In Splatoon 3's single-player mode Return of the Mammalians, the player character Agent 3 is accompanied by a particular Smallfry that is implied to have been separated from its school and has seemingly traveled alongside Agent 3 for some time, developing a friendly relationship with them.

5. #5Evolution and historydisabled

   Keys: humans, squid, inkling, Splatoon, octoling, evolutions, turf war, great turf war, war, extintion, Mollusc

   Mollusc Era

   The Mollusc Era is the current time period in the Splatoon series. It is unclear when exactly it began, which was at some point after humanity's extinction 12,000 years in the past, when Inkling ancestors first evolved to walk onto land. This implies the era itself is significantly older than 2,000 years.[1] Despite this, the current year in the Mollusc Era corresponds with the current year in real life.

   Whenever a year is mentioned, the Mollusc Era is usually used alongside it,[5][6] such as "during the Mollusc Era in 1904." It is superficially analogous to real-life Japanese era names, although unlike them, the Mollusc Era does not appear to be tied to any living person and has lasted significantly longer

   The twilight years of human history had been difficult ones, marked by no fewer than five world wars and countless lesser conflicts. During the last of these world wars, a nuclear warhead hit the South Pole. The resulting atomic fireball melted the Antarctic ice cap, causing sea levels that had already risen to dangerous levels from years of global warming and a series of volcanic eruptions to reach catastrophic levels. Despite the attempts of a handful of survivors to hide away from the ensuing flood in underground cities or enter cryogenic stasis in the hope that they could reclaim their world, mankind was all but extinct. However, one underground shelter called Alterna, built within a gigantic volcanic Crater, had managed to survive and rebuild their civilization to some extent. They discovered that the squids in the underground sea surrounding their home had body fluids that could be refined into a liquid crystal that reacted to the thoughts and feelings of sentient life, projecting images that reflected their desires. However, an attempt to leave their crater and recolonize the surface with the aid of a rocket ended in disaster when the rocket overloaded the crystals and caused a cave-in that wiped out the remaining humans.

   The liquid crystals would disperse into the water, and as the marine life was exposed to them they were infused with humanity's desires and lingering emotions. As a result of this and the influence of other unknown pollutants released by the destruction of Alterna, their evolution was drastically accelerated and they developed a powerful urge to reach the Earth's surface. In time, they discovered the tunnels used by the humans to escape their doom and emerged from underground to reach the region now called the Splatlands.

   About five thousand years after the destruction of Alterna, one squid with "peculiar characteristics" was born. Said to have been a prophet gifted with many revelations that led to the foundation of cephalopod civilization, this figure became the forerunner of the modern Inklings.

   At some point during this advancement, Judd was awoken from his cryogenic stasis chamber and quickly became well-known for his ability to judge ink battles, as well as being the only known intelligent creature that did not evolve from a sea-dwelling species. The first recorded Turf War occurred during a period in Inkling history with many similarities to Ancient Egypt, roughly 2,000 years before the events of Splatoon began. This event is also the first known instance of Judd being used to determine the outcome of an ink battle.

   Another attempt by humanity to survive came in the form of the Ark Polaris, a spaceship carrying many land animals in cryogenic suspension. It had tasked with finding an inhabitable world but was damaged when it reached the edge of the solar system; by the time it had returned to Earth it could not land safely due to a lack of fuel. It would drift in orbit for 10,000 years before crashing, killing all of its crew and inhabitants save for the experimental subject "Bear No. 3". Indignant at the prospect of mammals no longer being the dominant life form, he would rediscover the liquid crystals of Alterna and devise a plan to usher forth a new era of mammalian dominance.

   It is uncertain if any other human enclaves survived the flood or if any of them still have living inhabitants as of the modern day. That said, at least a few of the artificial intelligence units built to serve mankind outlasted their creators and continue to function.

   The Great Turf War

   As time progressed, the Octarians separated themselves from the other species of the Mollusc Era. They became dissatisfied with the amount of available dry land and waged war on the Inklings, the other dominant species at the time, to gain total control of the turf. The Octarians constructed a variety of large machines known as the Great Octoweapons and began attacking Inkling cities. However, due to one of the Octoweapons' plugs being pulled, the Inklings secured a victory in the war and forced the Octarians to retreat to underground lairs such as Octo Valley, which were constructed from the ruins of the subterranean cities built by the remnants of humanity.

   Stolen Zapfish

   At one point in the events of Splatoon, the Great Zapfish and a large number of Zapfish were taken from Inkopolis into Octo Valley. Most residents of Inkopolis did not see the missing power sources as a major concern, even though Callie and Marie covered the event in Inkopolis News. However, Cap'n Cuttlefish and the New Squidbeak Splatoon, comprised of Agent 1, Agent 2, and Agent 3, traveled to Octo Valley and navigated the Octarians' network of underground lairs, eventually defeating DJ Octavio and reclaiming the stolen Zapfish. The Great Zapfish now rests on Inkopolis Tower.

   Modern age

   The modern age of the Mollusc Era is dominated by a large variety of species. However, Inklings and jellyfish seem to be the most widespread organisms, seen in nearly every region of Inkopolis, and appear to be incredibly advanced. In fact, Inklings have sent records of history into space in the form of a disk in an attempt to contact extraterrestrial life.[8] The Octarians have since settled in Octo Canyon; the defeat of DJ Octavio seemed to have no major effect on their civilization, and in fact, the battle between him and Agent 3 was believed to be part of an underground concert by the Octarians who witnessed it. He later tried to steal the Great Zapfish a second time but was defeated again, this time by Agent 4. Due to the Calamari Inkantation giving them "the groove of the squids"[9] and getting the desire to live along Inklings on the surface, many Octolings have found ways to escape the Octarian Army and have ended up reaching Inkopolis sometime during the events of Splatoon 2. Many non-sentient animals, such as sparrows, crickets, and cicadas, are also present in the modern age and appear to thrive alongside their more intelligent counterparts.

   The current state of society on Earth appears to mirror a typical human urban environment, with a variety of stores, living spaces, means of transportation, and entertainment venues. Inhabitants of Inkopolis have exhibited many functions similar to those of humans, such as driving cars, riding trains, playing at a park and campground, and possessing jobs at locations such as Walleye Warehouse. In fact, many aspects of society appear to have been inspired by remnants of humanity's existence, even though archaeologists describe humans as "primitive with little intelligence" based on the size of their skulls.[10] For example, many weapons were inspired by human artifacts, such as spray bottles, gasoline nozzles, and garden hoses, and the machine used to announce Splatfest themes appears nearly identical to a classic human fax machine. It appears that at least one research facility has been dedicated to studying the relics of the lost human civilization.

   Modern culture places great emphasis on the concept of being "fresh", which essentially means that clothing and skill are viewed in high regard. In fact, shopkeepers will not sell Inklings or Octolings gear or weapons until they have reached a certain level of "freshness," or skill. Music is also featured heavily in modern culture, with singing icons such as the Squid Sisters, Off the Hook, Hightide Era, and the Chirpy Chips' music being featured in nearly every part of Inkopolis.

   One of the most prominent features of the Mollusc Era is the presence of ink battles, a form of competitive sport, or, in the case of the Great Turf War, actual battle. There are many types of ink battles, but the most well-known form is the Turf War. Other modes, such as Splat Zones, Tower Control, Rainmaker, and Clam Blitz are typically only played by more advanced Inklings and Octolings. Inklings and Octolings are the only species known to participate in ink battles.

   Ink battles have influenced the culture of the Mollusc Era for over 2,000 years, bringing about mainstream weapon shops such as Ammo Knights, music, and events like Splatfest. Inklings and Octolings dress in specific styles to aid them during Ink Battles, and many begin participating in such battles at the age of 14.

   The Mollusc Era introduced new customs, traditions, and holidays. The most well-known event that occurs is the Splatfest, which typically takes place every three to four weeks. During Splatfests, a theme is chosen live on the news broadcast, either Inkopolis News or Anarchy Splatcast. Inklings and Octolings vote on their choice in the theme, such as cats versus dogs, and then battle in a mode similar to Turf War to earn the victory for their team. All hubs and all of the stages near each hub are decorated for the event, shrouded in darkness and illuminated with glowing lights.

   One of the lesser-known holidays that is celebrated during the Mollusc Era is Squidmas, which likely occurs in December and is probably based on the human Christian holiday known as Christmas. It is unknown why Squidmas is celebrated, whether for religious or cultural reasons, but it is mentioned fairly often by Agent 1 and Agent 2 in Octo Valley, as well as in dialogue for some Splatfests. Squidmas apparently involves Father Squidmas, who is actually Cap'n Cuttlefish. In the dialogue for the Sweater vs. Socks Splatfest, it is implied that Octarians instead celebrate "Octivus" (possibly referencing Festivus).

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