'''Ink from Above Station''' is a mission in the ''[[Octo Expansion]]''.
'''Ink from Above Station''' is a test in {{S2'}} paid downloadable content, the ''[[Octo Expansion]]''. This station is unlocked after clearing either [[Breakdance Station]], [[Pop Rock Station]] or [[One-Shot Station]].
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==Gameplay==
==Access==
[[Agent 8]] must reach the end of the stage while avoiding a [[Missile Octocopter]]'s {{Weapon|S2|Special|Tenta Missiles}}. Partway through, Agent 8 can pick up the {{Weapon|S2|Main|Glooga Dualies}} and {{Weapon|S2|Sub|Splat Bomb}}s.
The player must clear either {{OctoExpansionStation|B|14}} [[Breakdance Station]], {{OctoExpansionStation|B|16}} [[Pop Rock Station]] or {{OctoExpansionStation|D|02}} [[One-Shot Station]] to access this test. The shortest way to access this station is to clear Pop Rock Station.
The first area has Agent 8 using the Tenta Missiles to destroy a few crates. Once these have been destroyed, they can grab a key to unlock a [[vault]] containing a [[launchpad]].
The second checkpoint has the player using the Tenta Missiles to hit an [[Ink Switch]]. This will move a platform to where Agent 8 is standing. They then have to dodge missiles until the moving platform gets to another, larger area. Here, they use the Missiles to shrink a [[Sponge Block]]. Under this is some grates that the player can fall through where the [[Glooga Dualies]] are found. Then, they can activate a [[ride rail]] to get back to the main area. Agent 8 can get to the next part with some more sponges.
===Brief Overview===
The player must reach the end of the stage without any weapons while avoiding a [[Sanitized Octarian]] [[Missile Octocopter]]'s [[Tenta Missiles]]. Partway through, there will a [[can|canned]] [[Glooga Dualies]] [[main weapon]] and a canned [[Splat Bomb]] [[sub weapon]] to pick up.
The third area is a large group of sponges, which make up the floor. The player must be careful not to have the sponges be shrunk by Missiles while they are on them. Here, they can also pick up Splat Bombs. To get to the next section, they have to climb up a lot of sponges. Once again, Agent 8 must be careful not to have the sponges shrink while they are swimming up them.
===Checkpoint 1===
In the first area, a few crates have to be destroyed by a Sanitized Missile Octocopter's Tenta Missiles. Once these have been destroyed, a [[key]] can be collected to unlock a [[vault]] containing a [[launchpad]] which leads to the second checkpoint.
The final section involves moving a large platform with more Ink Switches. Once they get it to the end, they can swim up a wall and get to the area where the Missile Octocopter is. Once this is defeated, a launchpad will appear, leading them to the [[goal]].
===Checkpoint 2===
In the second area, the Tenta Missiles have to hit an [[Ink Switch]]. This will move a platform used to proceed. Then missiles have to be dodged until the moving platform gets to another, larger area. Use the missiles to shrink a [[Sponge Block]]. Under this are some grates that can fall through where the [[Glooga Dualies]] are found. Activate a [[ride rail]] to get back to the main area and get to the next part with some more sponges, climbing them leading to the third checkpoint.
==Gallery==
===Checkpoint 3===
In the third area, there are a large group of sponges, which make up the floor. Climb up the sponges to get to the fourth and final checkpoint
===Final Checkpoint===
The final section involves moving a large platform with more Ink Switches. In the end, a wall can be swum up and leads to the area where the Missile Octocopter is. Once it is defeated, a launchpad will appear, leading to the [[goal]].
==Collectibles==
===Mem Cake===
[[File:S2 Mem Cake Spawn Point.png|center|100px]]
{{Quote|Finality's not what it seems. When your end comes, rise up and run. Don't let defeat dissolve your dreams.|[[Mem cake#Line D series (battle)|Spawn Point mem cake]]}}
Completing this test awards the player with the Spawn Point mem cake.
*The Spanish (NOA) name and catchphrase are references to the song "Devuélveme a mi chica" by Hombres G
*The Spanish (NOA) name and catchphrase are references to the song "Devuélveme a mi chica" by Hombres G
* The Japanese name of this station is a pun on ''"Ko-akuma kei"'' ((a girl) like a sweet devil).
* The Japanese name of this station is a pun on ''"Ko-akuma kei"'' ((a girl) like a sweet devil).
* This stage has [[Wikipedia:Nintendo GameCube|Nintendo GameCube]] systems, controllers, and disks floating around in the background.
* This stage has ''[[Wikipedia:Nintendo GameCube|Nintendo GameCube]]'' systems, controllers, and disks floating around in the background.
** {{OctoExpansionStation|D|02}} [[One-Shot Station]] has GameCube controllers floating in the background as well.
** {{OctoExpansionStation|D|02}} [[One-Shot Station]] has ''GameCube'' controllers floating in the background as well.
** The Dutch title of this station, ''"Mag het een kuubje meer zijn?"'', alludes to these. ''"Kuub"'' is pronounced almost the same as ''"cube"'', as in "GameCube".
** The Dutch title of this station, ''"Mag het een kuubje meer zijn?"'', alludes to these. ''"Kuub"'' is pronounced similar to ''"cube"'', as in ''"GameCube"''.
* This level is similar to the [[Octostriker]] missions in [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]] from [[Splatoon|the first game]].
* This level is similar to the [[Octostriker]] missions in [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]] from [[Splatoon|the first game]].
* Ink From Above Station is the only mission in the ''Octo Expansion'' to use the {{Weapon|S2|Main|Glooga Dualies}} and the only non-escape mission to have a [[can]]ned [[sub weapon]].
* Ink From Above Station is the only mission in the ''Octo Expansion'' to use the {{Weapon|S2|Main|Glooga Dualies}} and the only non-escape mission to have a [[can]]ned [[sub weapon]].
==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{todo|Add/complete French, Italian, Russian and Spanish (NoA) translations}}
{{todo|Add/complete French and Italian translations}}
|JapR=Nikumenai aitsu to enkyori ren'ai:<br>Koa Kuma Ike Eki<br>Misairu yoke nagara gōru seyo!
|JapR=Nikumenai aitsu to enkyori ren'ai:<br>Koa Kuma Ike Eki<br>Misairu yoke nagara gōru seyo!
|JapM=In a long-distance relationship with the lovable girl:<br>Core Kuma Pond Station<br>Dodge missiles and get to the goal!
|JapM=In a long-distance relationship with the lovable girl:<br>Core Kuma Pond Station<ref group="note">A pun on ''"Ko-akuma kei"'' ((a girl) like a sweet devil).</ref><br>Dodge missiles and get to the goal!
|Dut=Een schepje raketten<br>Mag het een kuubje meer zijn?<br>Ontwijk de raketten en bereik het doel!
|Dut=Een schepje raketten<br>Mag het een kuubje meer zijn?<br>Ontwijk de raketten en bereik het doel!
|DutM=A spoon of missiles<br>May it be a cubic meter more?<ref group="note">''"Kuubje"'' or ''"kuub"'' is a different way of saying ''"kubieke meter"'' (cubic meter). This also imitates a common Dutch phrase which, for example, a butcher would ask the customer while weighing their order and it results in an inconvenient price for the customer or/and for the butcher.</ref><br>Dodge the missiles and reach the goal!
|DutM=A spoon of missiles<br>May it be a cubic meter more?<ref group="note">''"Kuubje"'' is diminutive of ''"kuub"'' and synonymous to ''"kubieke meter"'' (cubic meter). This also imitates a Dutch cliché of butchers used when a customer's weighed order resulted in an inconvenient amount of money for the customer to pay and/or for the butcher to give as change.</ref><br>Dodge the missiles and reach the goal!
|Fre=Pluie de missiles à prévoir<br>District des minidisques<br>Évite les missiles jusqu'à l'arrivée !
|Fre=Pluie de missiles à prévoir<br>District des minidisques<br>Évite les missiles jusqu'à l'arrivée !
In the first area, a few crates have to be destroyed by a Sanitized Missile Octocopter's Tenta Missiles. Once these have been destroyed, a key can be collected to unlock a vault containing a launchpad which leads to the second checkpoint.
Checkpoint 2
In the second area, the Tenta Missiles have to hit an Ink Switch. This will move a platform used to proceed. Then missiles have to be dodged until the moving platform gets to another, larger area. Use the missiles to shrink a Sponge Block. Under this are some grates that can fall through where the Glooga Dualies are found. Activate a ride rail to get back to the main area and get to the next part with some more sponges, climbing them leading to the third checkpoint.
Checkpoint 3
In the third area, there are a large group of sponges, which make up the floor. Climb up the sponges to get to the fourth and final checkpoint
Final Checkpoint
The final section involves moving a large platform with more Ink Switches. In the end, a wall can be swum up and leads to the area where the Missile Octocopter is. Once it is defeated, a launchpad will appear, leading to the goal.
Collectibles
Mem Cake
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Finality's not what it seems. When your end comes, rise up and run. Don't let defeat dissolve your dreams.
Glooga Dualies and the only non-escape mission to have a canned sub weapon.
