Marina's chat room



Marina's chat room (stylized ♪MARINA'S CHAT★ROOM♪) is a series of chat logs available in the Octo Expansion.

During the Octo Expansion, Marina hacks into Agent 8's CQ-80 device and uploads logs of some chat sessions that she wanted to share. The chat participants are Marina (DJ_Hyperfresh), Pearl (MC.Princess), Cap'n Cuttlefish (CraigCuttlefish), and Marie (Agent 2).

Unlocking
Chat sessions are unlocked by completing specific stations, even if the player uses the "Ask for Help" option to complete the station. Stations are grouped as detailed in the table below; these groupings are used internally by the game and not shown to the player. Beating any one station in a group will unlock the next chat log. Only one chat log can be unlocked per group. Chat logs will always unlock in the same order regardless of which group the player clears.

The last chat session, labelled "Bonus Track", is unlocked by completing all 80 stations -- again, even if the player uses the "Ask for Help" option to complete any station.



Chats
The chat logs from all eleven chat sessions are reproduced below.

Session 1
 ■Webmaster■ > DJ_Hyperfresh  has joined the chatroom. DJ_Hyperfresh > Hey. DJ_Hyperfresh > Anyone here yet? DJ_Hyperfresh > Helloooooooooooo? ■Webmaster■ > MC.Princess  has joined the chatroom. MC.Princess > Ayo its Pearl! aka MC Princess, aka The Baroness of Bars, aka MC Foreign Policy DJ_Hyperfresh > ... MC.Princess > OH SNAP its Marina DJ_Hyperfresh > Hey, Pearl... MC.Princess > aka DJ Hyperfresh MC.Princess > aka DJ Cold Breakfast, aka The Fuzzy Dazzler, aka DJ Catch-and-Release ■Webmaster■ > CraigCuttlefish has joined the chatroom. MC.Princess > Bahaha! Dudes screen name is just his first and last name. Gotta love old people lol DJ_Hyperfresh > Hi, Captain Cuttlefish! Can you see the chatroom okay on your cell phone? CraigCuttlefish > I CAN SEE IT JUST FINE THANKS FOR ASKING CraigCuttlefish > BUT ALL MY LETTERS ARE BIG FOR SOME REASON MC.Princess > Hit the caps lock key, cap DJ_Hyperfresh > It should be the button in the lower left, depending on your phone. DJ_Hyperfresh > Btw, I was able to hack into the CQ-80, so Agent 8 should be able to see our chat logs. CraigCuttlefish > Te$+, 1 @M cUtTleF:$h DJ_Hyperfresh > Agent 8, we'll send you a dump of our latest chat logs every few stages. Keep an eye out! MC.Princess > Yo cap how did you even type like that? You gotta show me.

Session 2
 MC.Princess > Yo I'ma go cop some snacks PEECE DJ_Hyperfresh > OK, gotcha! ■Webmaster■ > MC.Princess has left the chatroom. CraigCuttlefish > roger dodger DJ_Hyperfresh > FYI - I've been using the CQ-80s coordinates to gather location data as Agent 8 passes each test. DJ_Hyperfresh > This place must be deep beneath the surface. It seems to be under the influence of a powerful magnetic force... DJ_Hyperfresh > Too powerful for conventional models to simulate actually. Based on the numbers I'm seeing, powerful enough to distort spacetime itself! DJ_Hyperfresh > Captain, have you observed any abnormalities in your surroundings there? CraigCuttlefish > IM0KoWrU DJ_Hyperfresh > Uh... Is that supposed to be some kind of secret code? Or did you just butt text me? CraigCuttlefish > bRiTe aNd bAd DJ_Hyperfresh > Okay, definitely butt texting. CraigCuttlefish > H@nGrY4sUsH-E DJ_Hyperfresh > Riiiiiiight... DJ_Hyperfresh > Anyway, it's almost like your location is in a different dimension than Inkopolis. DJ_Hyperfresh > As long as Agent 8 keeps passing tests, we should be able to figure out what's going on. DJ_Hyperfresh > We'll support you as much as we can, Agent 8. Keep it up!

Session 3
 MC.Princess > Yo how do I make the chat window full screen? DJ_Hyperfresh > Alt-F4 ■Webmaster■ > MC.Princess has left the chatroom. DJ_Hyperfresh > Can't believe that actually worked... DJ_Hyperfresh > Anyway, nice work passing those tests, Agent 8. DJ_Hyperfresh > Unfortunately, I haven't discovered anything new since our last chat log, so we're kinda stuck in the mud. DJ_Hyperfresh > But in the meantime, I was thinking we could get to know each other better by posting pics of ourselves! DJ_Hyperfresh > Here, I'll go first... DJ_Hyperfresh > DJ_Hyperfresh > Whoops. Wrong pic! CraigCuttlefish > now what do we have here DJ_Hyperfresh > Uh, it's an old picture of Pearl. DJ_Hyperfresh > Don't tell her I said this, but Pearl is srsly the coolest. DJ_Hyperfresh > Aaaaaanyway, back to work. We'll have to save picture sharing for later.

Session 4
 ■Webmaster■ > MC.Princess has joined the chatroom. MC.Princess > I'm baaack!!!1 CraigCuttlefish > yes you are MC.Princess > Marina? you here? CraigCuttlefish > shes in the head MC.Princess > The head? MC.Princess > Whatever MC.Princess > YO why is there a pic of me posted in here?!!! MC.Princess > Isn't this against the law or something? Some data breach invasion of privacy thing? MC.Princess > Oooh...we're doin intros. just read that part. MC.Princess > OK, then it's my turn to post a pic of Marina! BOOM! MC.Princess > MC.Princess > This is when we first met. Back in the day. MC.Princess > Here's a bonus one, just cuz MC.Princess > MC.Princess > HAHAHA! Like "Ay, wake yo sleepy head up!" ■Webmaster■ > DJ_Hyperfresh has joined the chatroom. DJ_Hyperfresh > PEARL! ■Webmaster■ > MC.Princess has left the chatroom.

Session 5
 DJ_Hyperfresh > Battery's almost dead. I'm gonna go grab my charger. MC.Princess > Word ■Webmaster■ > DJ_Hyperfresh has left the chatroom. MC.Princess > Man, there's nuthin to do when it's just me and you here cap... CraigCuttlefish > what do you mean MC.Princess > Uuuuugh i'm booored MC.Princess > But maybe I'll do a lil research on u. See whhat kinda dirt I can dig up. CraigCuttlefish > i have nothing to hide MC.Princess > We'll see MC.Princess > MC.Princess > The heck is this? MC.Princess > "The Squidbeak Splatoon, led by Second Lieutenant Cuttlefish, visited grievous losses upon the forces of the enemy during the bitter siege of Arowana Castle." CraigCuttlefish > that takes me back MC.Princess > Dang cap. Guess ur the real deal.

Session 6
 MC.Princess > Yo what's taking Marina so long? MC.Princess > That reminds me, we can check in on 8 using our video link, but you can't see us, right cap? CraigCuttlefish > thats correct MC.Princess > So you probably can't tell but just between you and me, Marina's kind of a weirdo. She's like freakishly tall and way to smart for her own good MC.Princess > just the other day she built an entire battle stage all by herself. It had huge floating rocks and everything. Crazy right? CraigCuttlefish > making rocks float CraigCuttlefish > thats octo tech MC.Princess > What do you mean? CraigCuttlefish > you know. the octarian menace MC.Princess > You mean those guys who lost the Great Turf War forever ago? We learned about them in school, but like... MC.Princess > Hold up. You're not sayin Marina is working for the Octarian army. Are you? CraigCuttlefish > i think you need to see this. its from my top secret octarian dossier  Marina Ida



Gen 83 - Octoling combat engineer (whereabouts unknown)

CLASSIFIED

・Age 6: Enrolled in the elementary training program at Slimeskin Garrison.

''・Age 9: Skipped multiple grades. Took only advanced courses. Graduated.''

・Age 10: Member of Flooder design team (fully automated cleaning weapon).

''・Age 13: Joined Slimeskin Garrison. Specialized in improving Great Octoweapons.''

''・Age 16: Assigned to DJ Octavio's wasabi supply unit. Earned multiple commendations.''

''・Same year: Went AWOL after coming within audible range of the Calamari Inkantation sung by the New Squidbeak Splatoon. According to witness interviews, she said "This changes everything," before vanishing.''

CraigCuttlefish > Marina Ida MC.Princess > member of Flooder design team? CraigCuttlefish > those flooders are ruthless splatting machines they did in Agent 3 more times than i can count MC.Princess > WHAT. Nah, Marina would never design something like that CraigCuttlefish > its right there in the file MC.Princess > now that you mention it, Marina IS totally obsessed with machines. And she's definitely the hardest working person i know CraigCuttlefish > sounds exactly like the octos i fought in the war MC.Princess > The battle stages she makes involve traps and stuff where you float, and you don't see things like that anywhere else... CraigCuttlefish > only octarian military has that technology im telling you MC.Princess > Huh, so Marina is involved with the Octarian military? I just... MC.Princess > OH SNAP I remember her saying something about the Calamari Inkantation changing her life! and it's right there in the file! CraigCuttlefish > that song has powers no one can explain no fan of that song is a foe of mine MC.Princess > Right?! She might have some skeletons in her closet, but who doesn't am i right? Marina is one of the best people i know. CraigCuttlefish > i guess shes okay for an octo MC.Princess > I swear, cuttlefish. If you try to splat Marina I WILL CUT A FISH. U GOT THAT? CraigCuttlefish > i um ok MC.Princess > Good. Keep your head in the game, 8.

Session 7
 ■Webmaster■ > DJ_Hyperfresh has joined the chatroom. DJ_Hyperfresh > Whew, I'm back. Sorry about that! MC.Princess > Yo welcome back. Where u been tho? DJ_Hyperfresh > Sorry, I dozed off at home for a bit... CraigCuttlefish > welcome back young lady im glad you are here DJ_Hyperfresh > Uh... What's with him? MC.Princess > Sorry, squid's outta the bag. He brought out his top secret Octarian file and everything DJ_Hyperfresh > ... MC.Princess > That's on me, Marina. I never meant to dig into your past DJ_Hyperfresh > Um... MC.Princess > See old dude here used to fight against the Octarians CraigCuttlefish > no fan of the Inkantation is a foe of mine. i dont see species MC.Princess > See? everything's totally cool. kinda DJ_Hyperfresh > ... CraigCuttlefish > you are so articulate marina DJ_Hyperfresh > wow MC.Princess > Sorry... I mean, I always knew you were different, even if we never talked about it. I always figured...you know... with the jokes and stuff... DJ_Hyperfresh > I never knew how to talk to you about it. Do you think... DJ_Hyperfresh > Do you think I'll still be welcome in Inkopolis? Once everyone knows I'm an Octoling? MC.Princess > ARE YOU KIDDING? Of course you will! everyone loves you! DJ_Hyperfresh > Thanks, Pearlie. ;__; MC.Princess > OK stop it with the waterworks before I change my mind CraigCuttlefish > agent 8 is also an octarian but also appreciates the inkantation MC.Princess > It all makes sense now DJ_Hyperfresh > I could tell right away that Agent 8 had also been touched by the Calamari Inkantation. DJ_Hyperfresh > Once our souls have been freed, there's no way we can continue to live under the oppression of Octarian society. MC.Princess > Which is why we all need to work together DJ_Hyperfresh > Agent 8, if you're reading this, we believe in you. Keep going. We'll do everything in our power to get you out of there. DJ_Hyperfresh > ;__; MC.Princess > OK shut it down

Session 8
 CraigCuttlefish > ILL BE BACK MC.Princess > You've got your caps lock key on again, old man CraigCuttlefish > ill be back MC.Princess > Aight ■Webmaster■ > DJ_Hyperfresh has joined the chatroom. DJ_Hyperfresh > What's going on, Pearl? MC.Princess > Just trying to teach an old squid new tricks. Cap here was typing in all caps again DJ_Hyperfresh > That makes sense. You've got a knack for teaching. ♪ MC.Princess > What do you mean? CraigCuttlefish > how do I make music notes MC.Princess > Just click the smiley face to bring up the emoji panel. It's in there somewhere DJ_Hyperfresh > Haha, remember when we first met, Pearl? I had just come to the surface, and I didn't understand Inkopolis at all. You taught me everything I needed to know. MC.Princess > LOL yeah. I remember thinking you were some country bumpkin when we first met on Mt. Nantai. CraigCuttlefish > ♪ DJ_Hyperfresh > I went to Mount Nantai every day for a week, just hoping you would show up again. MC.Princess > Bahaha yeah, I thought you were a stalker. I remember you singing when I showed up and then out of nowhere you were all like "LET'S START A BAND!" DJ_Hyperfresh > I just had a feeling about you. I guess it worked out, cause look at us now! MC.Princess > I mean, that first song you showed me was fire, so I had to say yes MC.Princess > Actually, I think I still have the file on my desktop. One sec... MC.Princess > Boom MC.Princess > [[Media:Ebb&FlowDemo.frsh.mp3|Ebb&FlowDemo.frsh]] DJ_Hyperfresh > HAHA YES. I haven't heard this in forever. This is the demo version of Ebb & Flow! CraigCuttlefish > How do I make question marks MC.Princess > You still here? MC.Princess > The question mark should be in the bottom right of your keyboard. Knock yourself out MC.Princess > LOL Marina I just remembered you made that entire demo using that half-busted keyboard you had. But somehow the hook was still dope DJ_Hyperfresh > Couldn't have done it without you...and that ridiculous recording studio you have in your house. Those old-school drum machines are legit. CraigCuttlefish > ? MC.Princess > We're saying we could tell the track was bumpin. Try to keep up cap DJ_Hyperfresh > I think maybe he's just... Actually, nevermind. MC.Princess > Sorry about him. DJ_Hyperfresh > I was shocked the first time I heard you rap. I thought for sure you were gonna be wack tbh, but once you started spittin I was like, "dang, this munchkin got bars." MC.Princess > Haha shut up. Never underestimate the Pearl. aka MC Reverse Psychology, aka MC Danger Noodle CraigCuttlefish > ???//?????////??/ MC.Princess > She's the DJ, I'm the rapper is what I'm saying, Cap! What don't you get about this?! DJ_Hyperfresh > Anyway, I know we talk a lot of smack on the show and all, but I just wanted to say thanks. For everything.

Session 9
 CraigCuttlefish > My name is Cuttlefish, but I don't cuddle with fish. My only wish is for a delicious dish. MC.Princess > Maybe stick that one back in the oven, cap ■Webmaster■ > DJ_Hyperfresh has joined the chatroom. DJ_Hyperfresh > Hey! ♪ MC.Princess > Yooo CraigCuttlefish > Hello there DJ_Hyperfresh > What are you guys up to? MC.Princess > Just workshopping some rhymes MC.Princess > The captain decided he wants to be a rapper, but he's not exactly comin correct with these rhymes yet CraigCuttlefish > No fan of hip-hop is a foe of mine. I don't see genre. DJ_Hyperfresh > I know! Let's look at one of Pearl's old verses. Back before she knew anything about meter or rhythm... DJ_Hyperfresh >

 Who need friends on this dark, cold night?

Not this rhymin' soldier—I'm a stark, bold knight!

On a higher level up here, can you feel me?

This Pearl's one of a kind, but my fam knows the real me!

CraigCuttlefish > Ooh this is on fire. You are a sickly rapper Pearl. MC.Princess > Thanks? MC.Princess > This is back when I was first comin up, before Marina and I met. I may not have known what I was doing, but I had heart MC.Princess > Haha, remember this one? It only sold like 1000 copies...digital AND physical MC.Princess > [[Media:Dudes Be Sleepin Sample.mp3|rec_bow_down_ball_gig08.mp8]] DJ_Hyperfresh > I always liked this one... What's it called again? MC.Princess > "#$@%* Dudes Be #$@%* Sleepin" DJ_Hyperfresh > LOL that's right. I remember the stations refused to play it. For obvious reasons. MC.Princess > But right after that we formed Off the Hook and recorded Ebb & Flow. That song sold like crabby cakes CraigCuttlefish > Off what hook now? MC.Princess > You seriously don't know? Geez old man. It's the name of the group me and Marina are in CraigCuttlefish > Is it fresh? MC.Princess > is it fresh? Come on my dude MC.Princess > But furreal tho, the reviews of our first show had me worried for a minute there DJ_Hyperfresh > Yeah, they described me as "the tall exotic-looking girl standing next to Pearl." MC.Princess > BAHAHA MC.Princess > Yeah, after that first show, the few fans I had kinda fell off MC.Princess > But we won em back eventually. MC.Princess > Good thing we did, or this Inkopolis News gig never woulda happened DJ_Hyperfresh > Yeah, luckily our fourth single was a hit, right around the time Callie and Marie decided to move on MC.Princess > We got really lucky with that Squid Sisters timing CraigCuttlefish > Squid Sisters? MC.Princess > Yeah cap, aren't those your grandkids? MC.Princess > You know... MC.Princess > CraigCuttlefish > That reminds me. I should probably check in with them soon. MC.Princess > They're probs worried about you DJ_Hyperfresh > I'm sure they're keeping busy. I mean, their solo careers got so big, they outgrew Inkopolis News! MC.Princess > Yo we've gotta up our networking game for real. We can't do Inkopolis News forever DJ_Hyperfresh > Well we already have an offer from Humpback Pump Track to shoot a commercial. Once you learn how to ride without training wheels, of course. MC.Princess > ...

Session 10
 ■Webmaster■ > MC.Princess has joined the chatroom. MC.Princess > AYYYYYYYYYYYY DJ_Hyperfresh > Sup, gurrrrrrrrrrrl. CraigCuttlefish > Welcome back ♪ MC.Princess > So, I went back to Inkopolis Square to buy some juice, and like MC.Princess > There's a bunch of Octolings just hanging out! CraigCuttlefish > The Octarians are upon us DJ_Hyperfresh > I'm so happy! It's all the Octolings who were reborn when they heard the Calamari Inkantation! CraigCuttlefish > No fan of the Inkantation is a foe of mine. I don't see species. MC.Princess > Yeah... anyway, this is amazing! DJ_Hyperfresh > I'm sure the Octolings will pick up the ins and outs of Inkling culture in no time! And hopefully add some of their own flavor too. ^_^ MC.Princess > YESSSSS I can't wait to hear more Octarian music bumpin thru the city MC.Princess > You think they'll want in on turf war? DJ_Hyperfresh > Of course! MC.Princess > NOICE!!!1! CraigCuttlefish > TURF WAR? I KNEW IT THE NEXT GREAT TURF WAR HAS BEGUN MC.Princess > Naw cap. It aint like that MC.Princess > Kids from our generation treat turf war battles like a sport. You know, for fun? CraigCuttlefish > Is that so? ♪ DJ_Hyperfresh > And it sounds like some of them are already working for Grizzco! MC.Princess > Dang. Makes sense tho. "The enemy of my enemy" and all that DJ_Hyperfresh > Except we're not enemies... MC.Princess > True that. You reading all this, 8? The sooner you get outta there, the sooner we can turf war it up together!

Bonus Track
 MC.Princess > I'm still zonked from pulling an all-nighter for the Splatfest... Gonna nap bye ■Webmaster■ > MC.Princess has left the chatroom. DJ_Hyperfresh > Sorry, me too >__< CraigCuttlefish > As you wish DJ_Hyperfresh > C ya ■Webmaster■ > DJ_Hyperfresh has left the chatroom. CraigCuttlefish > ??♪?♪?♪?☺☺☺☺ ■Webmaster■ > Agent 2  has joined the chatroom. Agent 2 > Huh? Agent 2 > Hellooo? CraigCuttlefish > agent two Agent 2 > Wait... Gramps?! ■Webmaster■ > CraigCuttlefish has left the chatroom. ■Webmaster■ > CraigCuttlefish has joined the chatroom. Agent 2 > Whoa, Gramps, calm down Agent 2 > What's the deal with this chatroom? Ew... This isn't like a dating site, is it? Agent 2 > No, that would be... ew. Agent 2 > Where are you right now? Agent 2 > Is Agent 3 with you? CraigCuttlefish > We're both fine. Just protecting Inkopolis Agent 2 > I'm so glad you're okay. I haven't heard from you in a while. Agent 2 > Any idea when you'll be home? CraigCuttlefish > Not sure Agent 2 > Should I put dinner together? CraigCuttlefish > Already ate Agent 2 > Come on, no you didn't... Agent 2 > Work's really busy right now, so if you don't come home soon...  CraigCuttlefish > seaweed stew CraigCuttlefish > that sounds good Agent 2 > Seaweed stew it is. I'll have it ready for you, k? Agent 2 > Alright, I'll be at Cuttlefish Cabin whenever you decide to come back. Take care of yourself, Gramps. And stay fresh. ■Webmaster■ > Agent 2 has left the chatroom.

Trivia

 * One of Pearl's nicknames for Marina, "DJ Cold Breakfast", is a reference to the European Splatfest from November 2017, Warm Breakfast vs. Cold Breakfast. Marina sponsored Team Cold.
 * In the English localizations, Cap'n Cuttlefish's quote "No fan of hip-hop is a foe of mine, I don't see genre" and his previous quote "No fan of the Inkantation is a foe of mine, I don't see species" are cultural references to those who say "I don't see color" when talking about race relations in real life. Said people may mean well, but the phrase is generally taken as an insult to those it is spoken to, hence Pearl and Marina's less than enthusiastic reactions to the phrases.
 * The running gag where Cap'n Cuttlefish has difficulty navigating his keyboard differs depending on the language:
 * In the original Japanese version, he initially types with Latin letters, which are considered "half-width" in comparison to "full-width" Japanese characters. When Marina guides him to use full-width characters, he ends up using half-width kana instead. Later, when he starts typing with full-width characters, he does not use kanji at any time, unlike Pearl, Marina, and Marie.
 * In the Russian localization, he initially communicates with the KOI-8 codepage. This causes his text to display incorrectly, leaving Pearl unable to understand him. After Marina tells him to check his settings, he briefly types with Latin letters.
 * The chat room is the first place to show the in-universe versions of file names: .frsh and .mp8.
 * .mp8 may be a reference to .mp3 files.
 * .frsh may be a reference to the word "fresh."
 * In the interview contained in Octotune, when asked what she does in her free time, Pearl mentions how she cannot stop chatting online recently, a possible reference to Marina's chat room.
 * Pearl acknowledges that she had seen several Octolings in Inkopolis Square, contradicting her Inkopolis News dialogue in the Octo Expansion release and Squid vs. Octopus Splatfest, where she assumed it was a fashion trend. This may imply that she was simply lying on the news for the sake of not exposing the Octolings.
 * In the Russian localization, it is mentioned that the chat application is called Караська (Karaska). This may be a reference to the Russian chat app ICQ and carp fish.
 * The Ebb & Flow song file finishes with the leitmotif from Onward!, the short melody when a player completes a level in Octo Canyon.
 * In the bonus chat log, Cap'n Cuttlefish responds to Marina's request to leave with "As you wish". This may be a reference to the 1973 fantasy romance novel The Princess Bride.
 * Cap'n Cuttlefish mentions Marina using 'the head', a nautical term for the toilet.