CQ-80

The CQ-80 is a device in Octo Expansion, given to Agent 8 by the Telephone. It allows the player to select stations to travel to, as well as having other functions.

Functionality
The CQ-80 can be used while standing in the Deepsea Metro by pressing. Doing this opens a menu where the player can select missions, view currently collected mem cakes, view chat logs from Marina's chat room, and change their in-game appearance. The player can also return to Inkopolis from here by pressing.

Deepsea Metro Map
The first page allows players to view currently accessible lines and missions. Pressing or  makes the map zoom in on the currently selected station, while also displaying information about said station, such as the name of the stations and the weapons available if the station contains a mission.

Mem cakes
The second page allows the player to view all collected mem cakes. Pressing will let the player take a closer look at the mem cake and read a small poem about it. While looking at a mem cake, the player can rotate the camera with and zoom in and out with.

Chat logs
The third page allows the player to view chat logs sent by Marina. These include conversations between Pearl, Marina, and Cap'n Cuttlefish. New chat logs are sent after Agent 8 completes certain numbers of missions; Marina will tell them when new logs are available.

Settings
The fourth and last page contains a single option that allows the player to change Agent 8's appearance.

CQ Points
The missions within the subway system each cost a certain amount of CQ Points to enter. CQ Points are obtained through C.Q. Cumber, by completing subway missions, by collecting Power Eggs, or by borrowing a loan from Pearl if the player runs out of Points. CQ Points are stored within the CQ Card.

Trivia

 * The "CQ" part of the name may be a reference to the CQ call, a code used by radio operators, as well as a reference to C.Q. Cumber. The "80" part may be a reference to the number of missions in the Octo Expansion and stations in the Deepsea Metro, being 80.
 * When using the CQ-80, Agent 8 moves their thumb on the control stick to reflect the player's inputs.
 * An employee model CQ-80 can be found lying on the ground beside the café near the entrance to the Deepsea Metro, along with two CQ cards laying around.
 * The CQ-80 is used to project the staff credits, where it is activated by Cap'n Cuttlefish.
 * When collecting a thang, Agent 8 uses the CQ-80 to take a selfie with the thang.
 * The CQ-80 is designed after the Shinkai 2000, a JAMSTEC research vessel of the same series as the one after which the was designed.

Names in other languages
CQ-80

CQ Card

CQ Points

Translation notes
