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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
[[File:S3 promo screenshot story Alterna 00.jpg|thumb|The first glimpse of Alterna, at the start of the single-player campaign.]] | [[File:S3 promo screenshot story Alterna 00.jpg|thumb|The first glimpse of Alterna, at the start of the single-player campaign.]] | ||
Alterna is large | 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 [[Alterna Space Center|large facility]]. Each Site features a multitude of [[Kettle]]s, which are used by [[O.R.C.A.|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 anchor|Loot Anchors]] or [[List of locker customizations in Splatoon 3|Locker decorations]]. | ||
In the | In [[Return of the Mammalians]], the [[New Squidbeak Splatoon]], consisting of [[Callie]], [[Marie]], the [[Agent 3 (Splatoon)|Captain]], [[Cap'n Cuttlefish|Craig Cuttlefish]], and [[Agent 3 (Splatoon 3)|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 | == History == | ||
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. | |||
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—[[O.R.C.A.]]—to act as an autonomous record keeper of their collective knowledge. | |||
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. However, when a [[The Spirit Lifter|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. | |||
The shattered fragments of liquid crystal dispersed within Alterna's bodies of water, drastically accelerating the evolution of the marine life and imbuing them with echoes of the emotions they had absorbed. The marine life thus affected would eventually give rise to the majority of the life of the [[Mollusc Era]]—including the first [[Inkling]]s and [[Octarian]]s—who would discover the tunnels used by humans to escape the initial apocalypse and follow them to the surface. | |||
The ruins of Alterna would be left abandoned for millennia, until the [[Mr. Grizz|sole survivor]] of the [[Ruins of Ark Polaris|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 liquid crystals that still remained, eventually creating [[Fuzzy Ooze|a terrifying new substance]] by compounding the crystals with his fur. Alterna became the headquarters for [[Return of the Mammalians (mission)|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. | |||
At some point prior to [[Agent 3 (Splatoon 3)|Agent 3]]'s arrival in Alterna, [[Squid Sisters|Agents 1 and 2]] set up a camp on [[Future Utopia Island]]. | |||
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**These clips most likely emanate from the [[Alterna Space Center]], as they are most easily heard when the camera is facing the facility. | **These clips most likely emanate from the [[Alterna Space Center]], as they are most easily heard when the camera is facing the facility. | ||
**During the infiltration of the Space Center during the finale, Announce 05 and 06 can be heard in the "intermission" segments between stages. | **During the infiltration of the Space Center during the finale, Announce 05 and 06 can be heard in the "intermission" segments between stages. | ||
*The location of Alterna on the [[:File:Inkadia and the Splatlands.png|official map of Inkadia and the Splatlands]], combined with said map's resemblance to the real-life Tokyo Bay area, implies that Alterna may be built beneath what was once Mt. Fuji. | |||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
Revision as of 08:02, 20 January 2023
Alterna is the main location of Splatoon 3's single-player campaign, Return of the Mammalians.
Description
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, Craig 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.
History
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.
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—O.R.C.A.—to act as an autonomous record keeper of their collective knowledge.
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. 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.
The shattered fragments of liquid crystal dispersed within Alterna's bodies of water, drastically accelerating the evolution of the marine life and imbuing them with echoes of the emotions they had absorbed. 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.
The ruins of Alterna would be left 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 liquid crystals that still remained, eventually creating a terrifying new substance by compounding the crystals with his fur. 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.
At some point prior to Agent 3's arrival in Alterna, Agents 1 and 2 set up a camp on Future Utopia Island.
Missions
Site 1: Future Utopia Island
Site 2: Cozy & Safe Factory
Site 3 - Cryogenic Hopetown
Site 4: Landfill Dreamland
Site 5: Eco-Forest Treehills
Site 6: Happiness Research Lab
Finale: Alterna Space Center
Quotes
| “ | Squid Research Lab here reaching out for a little help! We've identified several mysterious structures in the space known as Alterna. They're not complete, so we can't identify them. And when science falls short, scientists turn to... Twitter? Can you help us with these? | ” |
— @SplatoonNA on Twitter[1]
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| “ | Several mysterious structures have been identified in the space known as Alterna. They look as if they’ve been modelled after something, but they're all incomplete. What could be their significance? | ” |
— @NintendoEurope on Twitter[2]
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Gallery
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The logo related to Alterna in the Return of the Mammalians trailer.
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The same logo can also be seen on the Mission Complete! screen
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The circular logo of Alterna.
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The stylized "A" part of Alterna's logo.
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The "cursive text" part of the Alterna logo.
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A render of Pangaea, occasionally used as an alternate logo for Alterna.
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A version of Alterna's logo found exclusively at Eco-Forest Treehills. It overlays the Pangaea logo over the stylized "A", and has text around the border.
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Debris from a rocket seen in the water between Future Utopia Island and Happiness Research Lab.
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Parabolic Antennas seen in the background of Alterna near Cozy & Safe Factory.
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A model of "The Thinker" found on an inaccessible island near the transition pipe between Cozy & Safe Factory and Cryogenic Hopetown.
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Large radio towers seen in the background of Alterna, visible from Cryogenic Hopetown.
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A half-sunken unidentified building on an inaccessible island, visible from the pipe between Cryogenic Hopetown and Landfill Dreamland. Many tetrapods are visible in the water.
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A view of the Alterna Space Center and the surrounding areas.
Clear Screen Variants
Promotional screenshots
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Fuzzy Ooze blocking the path.
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What happens when the player makes contact with Fuzzy Ooze.
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The player aiming Little buddy at Fuzzy Ooze to clean it up
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A promotional image for one of the single-player stages.
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A promotional screenshot of the mission Those Aren't Birds
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Promotional screenshot of the mission The String's the Thing
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Promotional screenshot of the mission Octopods at Rest Tend to FLIP OUT!
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Promotional screenshot of the mission Zip, Splat, and Jump
SplatNet 3 Rewards
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Future Utopia Island (Portrait)
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Future Utopia Island (Square)
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Cozy & Safe Factory (Portrait)
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Cozy & Safe Factory (Square)
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Cryogenic Hopetown (Portrait)
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Cryogenic Hopetown (Square)
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Landfill Dreamland (Portrait)
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Landfill Dreamland (Square)
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Eco-Forest Treehills (Portrait)
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Eco-Forest Treehills (Square)
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Happiness Research Lab (Portrait)
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Happiness Research Lab (Square)
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Story mode clear (Portrait)
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Story mode clear (Square)
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Alterna 100% Exploration (Portrait)
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Alterna 100% Exploration (Square)
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Audio
| Unlocked by visiting | Audio |
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| Future Utopia Island | |
| Cozy & Safe Factory | |
| Cryogenic Hopetown | |
| Landfill Dreamland | |
| Eco-Forest Treehills | |
| Happiness Research Lab | |
| Alterna Space Center[Citation needed] |
Trivia
- Throughout Alterna various eerie audio clips of English-speaking voices that seem to be rocket launch announcements can be faintly heard. Totaling at seven clips, these announcements play at random, with each consecutive unlocking of a Site bringing a new clip into the "rotation".
- These clips most likely emanate from the Alterna Space Center, as they are most easily heard when the camera is facing the facility.
- During the infiltration of the Space Center during the finale, Announce 05 and 06 can be heard in the "intermission" segments between stages.
- The location of Alterna on the official map of Inkadia and the Splatlands, combined with said map's resemblance to the real-life Tokyo Bay area, implies that Alterna may be built beneath what was once Mt. Fuji.
Names in other languages
Translation Notes
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