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Boss Salmonids and Lesser Salmonids constitute 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. [[Steelhead]]s and [[Maws]] have bigger bodies, while [[Scrapper]]s and [[Steel Eel]]s have higher intelligence.
Boss Salmonids and Lesser Salmonids constitute 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. [[Steelhead]]s and [[Maws]] have bigger bodies, while [[Scrapper]]s and [[Steel Eel]]s have higher intelligence.


Salmonids regularly return in large numbers from their habitat to where they spawned<ref>[[Employee Handbook]] page 2</ref> in order to mature<ref name="eight">[[List of Sunken Scrolls in Splatoon 3#Scroll 8]]</ref>, 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<ref>[https://rassicas.tumblr.com/post/621767555967778816/wayslidecool-with-the-help-of-others-mostly haikara Walker translation by Rassicas]</ref>, and bands that are percieved as the very best earn the title "Omega".<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/splatoon/en/music/11/ ω-3 band profile on ''Splatoon'' Base]</ref> [[ω-3]] is a notable all-Salmonid band whose music plays throughout runs. Additionally, the Smallfry comprising [[Fish Stick]]s sing a war chant during runs.
Salmonids regularly return in large numbers from their habitat to where they spawned<ref>[[Employee Handbook]] page 2</ref> in order to mature<ref name="eight">[[List of Sunken Scrolls in Splatoon 3#Scroll 8]]</ref>, 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<ref>[https://rassicas.tumblr.com/post/621767555967778816/wayslidecool-with-the-help-of-others-mostly haikara Walker translation by Rassicas]</ref>, and bands that are perceived as the very best earn the title "Omega".<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/splatoon/en/music/11/ ω-3 band profile on ''Splatoon'' Base]</ref> [[ω-3]] is a notable all-Salmonid band whose music plays throughout runs. Additionally, the Smallfry comprising [[Fish Stick]]s sing a war chant during runs.


Most Salmonids use cooking utensils as weapons during Salmon Runs: [[Chum]]s and [[Cohock]]s use frying pans, [[Smallfry (species)|Smallfry]] use spoons, [[Griller]]s use charcoal grills, [[Stinger]]s use a stack of cooking pots, [[Flyfish]] and [[Chinook]]s use beverage coolers, and [[Slammin' Lid]]s use soup ladles. Salmonids are an honorable clan; fighting for their clan's pride is seen as equally precious as their values. They take care of keeping their weapon in great shape. Their frying pans, as well as other weapons they wield, are passed down from generation to generation.<ref>''Splatoon 2'', [[List of Sunken Scrolls in Splatoon 2#Scroll 19|Sunken Scroll 19]]</ref>
Most Salmonids use cooking utensils as weapons during Salmon Runs: [[Chum]]s and [[Cohock]]s use frying pans, [[Smallfry (species)|Smallfry]] use spoons, [[Griller]]s use charcoal grills, [[Stinger]]s use a stack of cooking pots, [[Flyfish]] and [[Chinook]]s use beverage coolers, and [[Slammin' Lid]]s use soup ladles. Salmonids are an honorable clan; fighting for their clan's pride is seen as equally precious as their values. They take care of keeping their weapon in great shape. Their frying pans, as well as other weapons they wield, are passed down from generation to generation.<ref>''Splatoon 2'', [[List of Sunken Scrolls in Splatoon 2#Scroll 19|Sunken Scroll 19]]</ref>


In a developer interview,<ref name="famitsu">[https://www.famitsu.com/news/201803/01152806.html {{date|2018-03-03}} Famitsu interview with ''Splatoon'' developers], [https://www.reddit.com/r/splatoon/comments/814uvf/ English summary by Nimted on reddit], [https://twitter.com/rassicas/status/1291256003460136966 English translation of the Salmonid section by twitter user @rassicas]</ref> it was revealed that this is due to the Salmonids trying to make themselves look “tasty”. It’s explained that the Salmonids aren’t afraid of dying and regard their death to be a cycle of life and think of all life being part of this cycle. 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 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.  
In a developer interview,<ref name="famitsu">[https://www.famitsu.com/news/201803/01152806.html {{date|2018-03-03}} Famitsu interview with ''Splatoon'' developers], [https://www.reddit.com/r/splatoon/comments/814uvf/ English summary by Nimted on reddit], [https://twitter.com/rassicas/status/1291256003460136966 English translation of the Salmonid section by twitter user @rassicas]</ref> it was revealed that this is due to the Salmonids trying to make themselves look "tasty". It’s explained that the Salmonids aren’t afraid of dying and regard their death to be a cycle of life and think of all life being part of this cycle. 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 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.


In rare cases where young Smallfry are separated from their school, their appetites increase dramatically as they attempt to return to their original school's waters.<ref name="eight" />
In rare cases where young Smallfry are separated from their school, their appetites increase dramatically as they attempt to return to their original school's waters.<ref name="eight" />
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Salmonids are heavily based on [[wikipedia:Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast|North American Northwest Coast First Nations]] cultures, salmon being a staple food in those regions.<ref name=":0">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coast_Salish_people_and_salmon Coast Salish people and salmon – Wikipedia]</ref>
*Salmonids are heavily based on [[wikipedia:Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast|North American Northwest Coast First Nations]] cultures, salmon being a staple food in those regions.<ref name=":0">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coast_Salish_people_and_salmon Coast Salish people and salmon – Wikipedia]</ref>
**Many of the Salmonid illustrations (I.E. in the title, sold in Grizzco's shop, on maps) are in the style of NWC traditional art, using many visual motifs typical of NWC art, such as limited, contrasted colors, thick, pointed linework to create the overall shape, and specific ways of illustrating eyes, teeth and fins.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwest_Coast_art</ref><ref>https://ibb.co/ZYMMbTy</ref>
**Many of the Salmonid illustrations (I.E. in the title, sold in Grizzco's shop, on maps) are in the style of NWC traditional art, using many visual motifs typical of NWC art, such as limited, contrasted colors, thick, pointed linework to create the overall shape, and specific ways of illustrating eyes, teeth and fins.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwest_Coast_art Northwest Coast art – Wikipedia]</ref><ref>https://ibb.co/ZYMMbTy</ref>
**Traditionally, in NWC culture (generally in many North American first nations cultures) hunted food, particularly fish, are seen as giving themselves to be eaten.<ref>http://www2.laiwanette.net/fountain/return-to-the-water-first-nations-relations-with-salmon/</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref>https://critfc.org/salmon-culture/we-are-all-salmon-people/</ref> In Splatoon, Salmonids have the same beliefs, this being the basis for their designs and lore.
**Traditionally, in NWC culture (generally in many North American first nations cultures) hunted food, particularly fish, are seen as giving themselves to be eaten.<ref>http://www2.laiwanette.net/fountain/return-to-the-water-first-nations-relations-with-salmon/</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref>[https://critfc.org/salmon-culture/we-are-all-salmon-people/ We are all Salmon People – Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission]</ref> In ''Splatoon'', Salmonids have the same beliefs, this being the basis for their designs and lore.
*The Salmonids' hair looks like a [[wikipedia:Spartan army|Spartan helmet]]. The Spartans were a warrior city-state that valued dying for Sparta in combat.
*The Salmonids' hair looks like a [[wikipedia:Spartan army|Spartan helmet]]. The Spartans were a warrior city-state that valued dying for Sparta in combat.
*The Salmonids have a trade agreement with the [[Octarian]]s, where the Salmonids provide [[Power Eggs]] used as energy sources in exchange for Octarian weapons and machinery.<ref name="famitsu" /> In ''[[The Art of Splatoon 2]]'', it is stated that Salmonids do not trade [[Golden Eggs]], as they are too valuable.
*The Salmonids have a trade agreement with the [[Octarian]]s, where the Salmonids provide [[Power Egg]]s used as energy sources in exchange for Octarian weapons and machinery.<ref name="famitsu" /> In ''[[The Art of Splatoon 2]]'', it is stated that Salmonids do not trade [[Golden Egg]]s, as they are too valuable.
* The Salmonids which use a frying pan as their weapon, consisting of the Chum, Cohock and Goldie, all have two variations of the frying pan. One variant of the frying pan has an emblem resembling a Salmonid, a metal handle, a smoother shape and circular rings on the pan. The other variant lacks these features while having a wooden handle.
* The Salmonids which use a frying pan as their weapon, consisting of the Chum, Cohock and Goldie, all have two variations of the frying pan. One variant of the frying pan has an emblem resembling a Salmonid, a metal handle, a smoother shape and circular rings on the pan. The other variant lacks these features while having a wooden handle.
*Lesser Salmonids may make upward jumps of unlimited heights to splat players staying on walls for too long.
*Lesser Salmonids may make upward jumps of unlimited heights to splat players staying on walls for too long.
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*The Salmonids willingness to die may be based on how salmon partaking the [[wikipedia:Salmon run|salmon run]] die after spawning. The dying salmon play an important role in providing nutrients to life surrounding it, which may also be what the Salmonids' belief of "becoming one with the world" is based on.
*The Salmonids willingness to die may be based on how salmon partaking the [[wikipedia:Salmon run|salmon run]] die after spawning. The dying salmon play an important role in providing nutrients to life surrounding it, which may also be what the Salmonids' belief of "becoming one with the world" is based on.
*[[Smallfry (character)|Smallfry]] respawns after being splatted in [[Return of the Mammalians]] with the same audio cue as Inklings and Octolings' respawning, but whether or not the Salmonids encountered during Salmon Run are also capable of doing so is unclear.
*[[Smallfry (character)|Smallfry]] respawns after being splatted in [[Return of the Mammalians]] with the same audio cue as Inklings and Octolings' respawning, but whether or not the Salmonids encountered during Salmon Run are also capable of doing so is unclear.
==Etymology==
==Etymology==
"Salmonid" is the common name for the ray-finned fish family [[Wikipedia:Salmonidae|Salmonidae]], which among others, include salmon.
"Salmonid" is the common name for the ray-finned fish family [[Wikipedia:Salmonidae|Salmonidae]], which among others, include salmon.

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Size comparison of every Salmonid to the player

The Salmonids are a race of fish creatures and the main antagonists and enemies of the Salmon Run mode in Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3. Their main ink color is dark green in Splatoon 2 and dark teal in Splatoon 3.

Biology and culture

Boss Salmonids and Lesser Salmonids constitute 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.

Salmonids regularly return in large numbers from their habitat to where they spawned[1] in order to mature[2], 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[3], and bands that are perceived as the very best earn the title "Omega".[4] ω-3 is a notable all-Salmonid band whose music plays throughout runs. Additionally, the Smallfry comprising Fish Sticks sing a war chant during runs.

Most Salmonids use cooking utensils as weapons during Salmon Runs: Chums and Cohocks use frying pans, Smallfry use spoons, Grillers use charcoal grills, Stingers use a stack of cooking pots, Flyfish and Chinooks use beverage coolers, and Slammin' Lids use soup ladles. Salmonids are an honorable clan; fighting for their clan's pride is seen as equally precious as their values. They take care of keeping their weapon in great shape. Their frying pans, as well as other weapons they wield, are passed down from generation to generation.[5]

In a developer interview,[6] it was revealed that this is due to the Salmonids trying to make themselves look "tasty". It’s explained that the Salmonids aren’t afraid of dying and regard their death to be a cycle of life and think of all life being part of this cycle. 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 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.

In rare cases where young Smallfry are separated from their school, their appetites increase dramatically as they attempt to return to their original school's waters.[2]

There are floating sculptures based off of cooking utensils in the background of Salmon Run stages, some of which also feature food such as vegetables. These are likely built by the Salmonids, symbolizing their goal of being delicious to eat.[Citation needed]

In Splatoon 3's single-player mode Return of the Mammalians the player character Agent 3 is accompanied by a friendly Smallfry that has seemingly traveled alongside them for some unspecified time. Li'l buddy can be thrown as a unique Sub weapon in overworld areas as well as certain missions, during which it is eager to be fed Power Eggs. It responds to certain Signals and is capable of eating Fuzzy Ooze after having been fed large amounts of Power Eggs. Sunken Scroll 8 suggests this Smallfry was separated from its group during a run, lending to its increased appetite, and it travels alongside Agent 3 in order to return to its original home.

Types of Salmonid

Lesser Salmonids

Boss Salmonids

Occurrence-specific Salmonids

King Salmonids

Gallery

Lesser Salmonids

Boss Salmonids

Event-specific Salmonids

Other

Trivia

  • Salmonids are heavily based on North American Northwest Coast First Nations cultures, salmon being a staple food in those regions.[7]
    • Many of the Salmonid illustrations (I.E. in the title, sold in Grizzco's shop, on maps) are in the style of NWC traditional art, using many visual motifs typical of NWC art, such as limited, contrasted colors, thick, pointed linework to create the overall shape, and specific ways of illustrating eyes, teeth and fins.[8][9]
    • Traditionally, in NWC culture (generally in many North American first nations cultures) hunted food, particularly fish, are seen as giving themselves to be eaten.[10][7][11] In Splatoon, Salmonids have the same beliefs, this being the basis for their designs and lore.
  • The Salmonids' hair looks like a Spartan helmet. The Spartans were a warrior city-state that valued dying for Sparta in combat.
  • The Salmonids have a trade agreement with the Octarians, where the Salmonids provide Power Eggs used as energy sources in exchange for Octarian weapons and machinery.[6] In The Art of Splatoon 2, it is stated that Salmonids do not trade Golden Eggs, as they are too valuable.
  • The Salmonids which use a frying pan as their weapon, consisting of the Chum, Cohock and Goldie, all have two variations of the frying pan. One variant of the frying pan has an emblem resembling a Salmonid, a metal handle, a smoother shape and circular rings on the pan. The other variant lacks these features while having a wooden handle.
  • Lesser Salmonids may make upward jumps of unlimited heights to splat players staying on walls for too long.
  • The Salmonids' appearance resembles that of a salmon when it is in its spawning phase, which differs from ocean phase, where it turns more vibrant red, adopting brown and grey colors instead of the silvery color, and has a more elongated jaw that hooks downwards with bigger teeth. Some species also get hunched backs.
  • The Salmonids willingness to die may be based on how salmon partaking the salmon run die after spawning. The dying salmon play an important role in providing nutrients to life surrounding it, which may also be what the Salmonids' belief of "becoming one with the world" is based on.
  • Smallfry respawns after being splatted in Return of the Mammalians with the same audio cue as Inklings and Octolings' respawning, but whether or not the Salmonids encountered during Salmon Run are also capable of doing so is unclear.

Etymology

"Salmonid" is the common name for the ray-finned fish family Salmonidae, which among others, include salmon.

Names in other languages

Salmonid Template:Foreignname

Lesser Salmonid Template:Foreignname

References

  1. ↑ Employee Handbook page 2
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 List of Sunken Scrolls in Splatoon 3#Scroll 8
  3. ↑ haikara Walker translation by Rassicas
  4. ↑ ω-3 band profile on Splatoon Base
  5. ↑ Splatoon 2, Sunken Scroll 19
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 3 March 2018 Famitsu interview with Splatoon developers, English summary by Nimted on reddit, English translation of the Salmonid section by twitter user @rassicas
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Coast Salish people and salmon – Wikipedia
  8. ↑ Northwest Coast art – Wikipedia
  9. ↑ https://ibb.co/ZYMMbTy
  10. ↑ http://www2.laiwanette.net/fountain/return-to-the-water-first-nations-relations-with-salmon/
  11. ↑ We are all Salmon People – Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission
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