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{{Infobox/Character
|color={{SiteColor|Splatoon 2}}
|color={{SiteColor|Splatoon 2}}
|title=Agent 4
|title=Agent 4
|image=Splatoon 2 Agent 4 3D.png
|image=OC render 3D Agent 4.png
|caption=Female Agent 4
|caption=Female Agent 4
|gender=Male or female
|gender=Any
|species=[[Inkling]]
|species=[[Inkling]]
|hair=Any
|hair=[[Ink#Single Player Campaigns|Variable]]
|eye=Any
|eye=Any
|age=At least 14 (or 18, see [[Agent 4#Trivia|trivia]])<br> 19 or 23 ([[Splatoon 3]])
|age=14 ({{S2}})<ref>An [https://nintendoeverything.com/splatoon-2-producer-talks-a-ton-about-weapons-mobile-app-usage-graphics-hd-rumble-more/3/ interview with Hisashi Nogami ] confirmed the playable characters of ''Splatoon 2'' (therefore Agent 4) are age 14.</ref><br> Likely 19 ({{S3}})<ref>An [https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/ask-the-developer-vol-7-splatoon-3-part-1/ {{NES}} Ask-the-Developer-Interview] confirmed a 5 year passing between ''Splatoon 2'' and ''Splatoon 3'' launch.</ref>
|location=[[Inkopolis Square]], [[Octo Canyon]]
|location=[[Inkopolis Square]], [[Octo Canyon (location)|Octo Canyon]]
}}
}}
'''Agent 4''' is the role the player assumes in [[Octo Canyon]], assigned by [[Marie]].
{{Quote|As soon as I saw you aimlessly wandering around the [[Inkopolis Square|square]], I knew you were the one.|[[Marie]], [[Tentakeel Outpost]]}}
'''Agent 4''' is the codename given to the player character of {{S2}} by [[Marie]] in [[Octo Canyon (mode)|Octo Canyon]].


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
Agent 4 can have a variety of appearances, depending on the player's choice of gender, skin color, eye color, and hairstyle, as well as their current [[ink]] color. They wear the new version of the [[Hero Suit]] and can pick up [[Armor]] to wear as well. They wield the [[Hero Shot]] by default but are later able to use a variety of other Hero weapons given to them by [[Sheldon]].
Agent 4 can have a variety of appearances, depending on the player's choice of gender, skin color, eye color, and hairstyle, as well as their current [[ink]] color. They wear an upgraded version of the [[Hero Suit]] that once belonged to [[Callie]].<ref name="art>[[The Art of Splatoon 2]] page 50</ref> They can pick up [[Armor]] to wear as well. They wield the [[Hero Shot]] by default but are later able to use a variety of other Hero weapons given to them by [[Sheldon]].


No matter what the player is wearing, when Agent 4 enters [[Octo Canyon]] for the first time, they wear the [[White Headband]], [[Basic Tee]], and [[Cream Basics]] before shortly getting changed into the Hero Suit by Marie.
Unlike other Agents who are locked to a single hue outside of levels, Agent 4 sports different ink colors depending on which Sector of the Octo Canyon they are in. These ink colors are respectively {{Ink|S2msn_Marigold A}} Marigold in [[Tentakeel Outpost]] (also used in most promotional art), {{Ink|S2msn_Green A}} Green in [[Suction-Cup Lookout]], {{Ink|S2msn_Soda A}} Soda in [[Beaker's Depot]], {{Ink|S2msn_Turquoise A}} Turquoise in [[Slimeskin Garrison]] and {{Ink|S2msn_NightLumiGreen A}} Night Lumi Green in [[Cephalon HQ]].
 
In official artwork, Agent 4 is frequently depicted as a female Inkling with the Haircut hairstyle, orange eyes, wearing the upgraded Hero Suit, with Marigold as their signature ink color.
 
==Personality and traits==
Agent 4 is described as a silent squid who goes with the flow even in raging waters, and values freedom and flexibility.<ref>[https://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/186223383475/agent-4-team-chaos-agent-4-is-the-type-of-squid The Chaos vs. Order description of Agent 4's reason for joining Team Chaos]</ref> They also "blast through any situation with ease."<ref name="art"/> Agent 4 did not initially know who the [[Squid Sisters]] were, but later came to respect them after their journey in Octo Canyon. Agent 4, as seen in promo pictures and art, has a diligent work ethic, a lot of confidence, and is extremely free-spirited. Compared to [[Agent 3 (Splatoon)|Agent 3]], they are shown to be more easygoing and relaxed, yet slightly upbeat in their mannerisms and are constantly depicted as smiling in official art.
 
Their favorite weapon class appears to be [[Shooters]], as evidenced by their signature Hero Shot as well as their [[Palette]] in {{SO}}. The [[Order Shot]] is not only the weapon associated with Agent 4's Palette, but also the weapon used by the leading figure of [[Parallel Canon]], who is a direct copy of Agent 4.


==History==
==History==
Agent 4 initially went to [[Inkopolis]] for an unknown reason but got swept up in [[Marie]]'s quest to save the [[Great Zapfish]] and her cousin [[Callie]]. In [[Octo Canyon (mode)|Octo Canyon]], Agent 4 completes various missions to retrieve stolen [[Zapfish]], defeating many [[Octarian]]s along the way. Eventually, Agent 4 confronts [[DJ Octavio]] and a brainwashed [[Callie]], rescuing the Great Zapfish, freeing Callie, and finally restoring Inkopolis' power supply.
[[File:Splatoon 2 Ver.3.0 Callie Image1.jpg|thumb|Agent 4, Callie and Marie in Tentakeel Outpost.]]


==Etymology==
===Early life===
Similar to how [[Agent 3]] is called so by [[Captain Cuttlefish]] because Agents 1 and 2 are [[Callie]] and [[Marie]], Agent 4's name is given by Marie in continuation of Agent 1 (Callie), Agent 2 (Marie), and Agent 3 (the player in ''Splatoon''). Once again, the player's real name is never revealed.
Not much is known about Agent 4's background, except that they came from a town about 40 minutes from [[Inkopolis]] by train.
 
===''Splatoon 2''===
Agent 4 initially went to Inkopolis for an unknown reason but got swept up in Marie's quest to save the [[Great Zapfish]] and her cousin Callie. In Octo Canyon, Agent 4 completes various missions to retrieve stolen [[Zapfish]], defeating many [[Octarian]]s along the way. Eventually, Agent 4 confronts [[DJ Octavio]] and a brainwashed Callie, rescuing the Great Zapfish, freeing Callie, and finally restoring Inkopolis' power supply once again.


==Personality and traits==
===After ''Splatoon 2''===
Agent 4 is described as a 'silent squid'<ref>[https://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/186223383475/agent-4-team-chaos-agent-4-is-the-type-of-squid The Chaos vs. Order description of Agent 4's reason for joining Team Chaos]</ref>, implying they may be mute and therefore unable to talk vocally. Agent 4 did not initially know who the [[Squid Sisters]] were, but later came to respect them. Agent 4, as seen in promo pictures and art, has a hard work ethic and usually has eyebrows tilted down in confidence. Unlike [[Agent 3]], who is best with [[Shooter]] weapons, Agent 4 is skilled in a variety of hero weapons and is usually shown with a [[Shooter]] or [[Dualie]]s, implying that Agent 4 likes these weapons best.
Sometime after the events of ''Splatoon 2'', [[Cuttlefish]] introduced [[Off the Hook]] to Agent 4. [[Marina]] wanted them to be in charge of the [[Memverse]]'s system security. [[Overlorder|Order]] took part of Agent 4's soul, turning it into a [[Palette]].


==Trivia==
==Palette==
*In the [[Splatoon (manga)|''Splatoon'' manga]], [[Gloves]] is Agent 4.
{{#section:List of Palettes in Side Order|Agent 4}}{{clr}}
*Based on Marie's dialogue stating that Agent 4 is "two years older" than [[Agent 3]], one can assume that Agent 4 is at least 18 years old, as Agent 3 was about 14 years old around the events of ''[[Splatoon]]'', and would be around 16 years old during the events of ''[[Splatoon 2]]''.
**This has been a topic of confusion and debate within the community, with many believing Agent 4 to still be 14, noting the Inklings' similar physical appearance to those of the first game. Marie's statements which would make Agent 4 roughly 18 years old also contradict a statement made in an interview with ''Splatoon 2'' producer [[Hisashi Nogami]] that "The previous playable Inklings would be around 16 now, so the new 14-year-old Inklings will step up to the plate. The playable Inklings will still be around 14." It is unknown if this is an oversight or not.
**It has also been suggested that Marie's dialogue is a meta-joke, directed not towards Agent 4, but towards the player who controls Agent 4 themselves.
***In the Japanese version, Marie doesn't mention Agent 4's age.
*Most promotional artwork and screenshots depict Agent 4's gender and appearance to be that of a female Inkling with short yellow hair, although some concept art and a segment of the credits depicted a male version Agent 4. This is less variable than the first game, which had multiple official artwork pieces depicting both female and male Inklings as Agent 3.
**This is further evidenced by the final portion of the end credits, which depicts a female Agent 4 celebrating alongside a reunited Callie and Marie.
**The only appearance of a male Agent 4 is one with slicked-back hair but no known color due to being in the credits segment.
*One of Marie's dialogues when spoken to in [[Octo Canyon]] reveals that she finds Agent 4 to be "pretty adorable".
**She also states that Agent 4 has much better hygiene than Agent 3, but only in the English version.
*Agent 4's ink color varies based on the mission, while it is also a specific color depending on each sector of [[Octo Canyon]]. They have orange-yellow ink in Sector 1, green ink in Sectors 2 and 5, seafoam green ink in Sector 3, and Sector 4 is teal ink.
*A female Inkling on the artwork for [http://towershibuya.jp/news/2018/07/03/121971 Tower Records] has the same features commonly used for Agent 4. She is seen with an Octoling that resembles Agent 8, implying it could be both of them.
*Agent 4 is nicknamed "Four" by Marie.
*According to the Official Splatoon 2 relationship chart and [[The Art of Splatoon 2]], Agent 4 does not watch TV because they're busy with extracurriculars. Therefore they're unfamiliar with the [[Squid Sisters]].
**This explains why they stood in awkward silence when [[Marie]] brought up the subject of her fame.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Agent 4 official art.png|2D artwork
File:OC Agent 4 Polaroid render.png|Polaroid-style render
Octo Canyon Artwork.png|[[Octo Canyon (mode)|Octo Canyon]] artwork featuring Agent 4
File:Agent 4 official art.png|2D artwork
Octo Canyon poster.jpg|Promotional version
File:Agent 4 official art with background.jpg|alternate version with background
Splatoon 2 Famitsu Guide - Agent 4.jpeg|Render
File:OC Key artwork transparent.png|Octo Canyon artwork featuring Agent 4.
Inkling Grinding.jpg|Close-up of Agent 4
File:OC Key artwork.jpg|Promotional version
Hero Dualies.png|Agent 4 with the [[Hero Dualies]]
File:Splatoon 2 Famitsu Guide - Agent 4.jpg|Render when Agent 4's armor is broken.
S2 credits painted 16.png|A doodle of Agent 4 appearing at the top-left corner during the credits
File:Inkling Grinding.jpg|Close-up of Agent 4.
S2 credits painted 01.png|A doodle of a male and female Agent 4 during the credits
File:Agent 4 and squid rings.jpg|Agent 4 riding on a [[Ride rail]]
Splatoon 2 art book cover art.png|''[[The Art of Splatoon 2]]''
File:Agent 4 pointing at a Octozeppelin.jpg|Agent 4 pointing a [[Charger]] at an Octozeppelin
Happy New Year 2018.jpg|Happy New Year 2018
File:Agent 4 battling Octo Samurai.jpg|Agent 4 fighting [[Octo Samurai]]
S2 Final Fest Agent 4.jpg|Artwork of female Agent 4 for the [[Chaos vs. Order]] Splatfest
File:Hero Dualies.png|Agent 4 with the [[Hero Dualies]].
File:Splatoon 2 character relationship chart.png|Agent 4 is in the ''Splatoon 2'' relationship chart
File:S2 credits painted 16.png|A doodle of Agent 4 appearing at the top-left corner during the [[credits]].
File:S2 credits painted 01.png|A doodle of a male and female Agent 4 during the credits.
File:Splatoon 2 art book cover art.png|Agent 4 in artwork created for the cover of ''[[The Art of Splatoon 2]]''.
File:Happy New Year 2018.jpg|Agent 4 in artwork for New Year 2018.
File:S2 Final Fest Agent 4.jpg|Artwork of Agent 4 for the [[Chaos vs. Order]] [[Splatfest]].
File:Splatoon 2 1st Anniversary.jpg|Agent 4 in artwork for ''Splatoon 2''{{'s}} first anniversary.
File:Splatoon 2 character relationship chart.png|Agent 4 in the ''Splatoon 2'' relationship chart.
File:HaikaraWalker promo 3.jpg|Manga-styled storyboards featuring Agent 4.
File:SO Sprite pixel Agent 4.gif|A pixel sprite of Agent 4 from [[Side Order]]
File:S3 Sticker pixel Agent 4.png|Locker sticker of Agent 4 based on the previous sprite
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Trivia==
{{Foreignname
*In the [[Splatoon (manga)|''Splatoon'' manga]], [[Gloves]] is Agent 4, with [[Skull (character)|Skull]] and [[Vintage]] appearing later as Agent 4.1 and Agent 4.2, respectively.
*Marie's dialogue exclusive to certain localizations suggests Agent 4 is "two years older" than Agent 3, suggesting they are 16 to 18 years old. This directly contradicts the developers' statement that the playable Inklings in ''Splatoon 2'' are around 14 years old.
*Most promotional artwork and screenshots depict Agent 4 to be female with the Haircut hairstyle, with few concept arts and segments of the credits depicting a male version with the Slick hairstyle. This is less variable than the first game, which had multiple official artwork pieces depicting both female and male Inklings as Agent 3.
**This is further evidenced by the final portion of the end credits, which depicts a female Agent 4 celebrating alongside a reunited Callie and Marie.
*A female Inkling on the artwork for [http://towershibuya.jp/news/2018/07/03/121971 Tower Records] has the same features commonly used for Agent 4. She is seen with an Octoling that resembles [[Agent 8]], implying it could be both of them.
*Agent 4 is nicknamed "Four" and "Agent Snore" by Marie.
*According to the official ''Splatoon 2'' relationship chart and ''[[The Art of Splatoon 2]]'', Agent 4 does not watch TV because they're busy with extracurriculars.<ref name="art/> Therefore, they are unfamiliar with the [[Squid Sisters]], to Marie's surprise.
*The {{OE}} art book, ''[[HaikaraWalker]]'', includes a mid-development mockup of Agent 4 in a prototype version of the [[Deepsea Metro]].<ref>''Haikarawalker'' pg. 10</ref>
*[[:File:Inkadia and the Splatlands.png|A map of Inkadia]] reveals that Agent 4's home is very far away from [[Inkopolis]].
*In ''[[The Art of Splatoon 3]]'', Agent 4 was shown to be in an early concept for {{S3}}{{'s}} [[Return of the Mammalians|story mode]].
*In an interview with Famitsu, it is said that Agent 4 is rumored to be the strongest of the Agents.
 
==Etymology==
Members of the [[New Squidbeak Splatoon]] are referred to by numbers. Similar to how [[Agent 3 (Splatoon)|Agent 3]] was named so by [[Cuttlefish|Cap'n Cuttlefish]] because Agents 1 and 2 are [[Callie]] and [[Marie]], Agent 4's title is given by Marie in continuation. Their real name is never revealed as it is initially dependent on the name of the player's username.
 
===Names in other languages===
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|Fre=Numéro 4
|FreM=Number 4
|FreM=Number 4
|FraA=Numéro 4
|FraAM=Number 4
|Ger=Nr. 4
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|RusM=Agent 004
|SpaE=Agente 4
|Spa=Agente 4|SpaM=Agent 4
|SpaEM=Agent 4
|ChiS=4号
|ChiSR=Sì Hào
|ChiSM=Number 4
|ChiT=4號
|ChiTR=Sì Hào
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[[fr:Numéro 4]]
[[fr:Agent 4]]

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Agent 4
OC render 3D Agent 4.png
Female Agent 4
Species Inkling
Habitat
Height
Hair color Variable
Eye color Any
Age 14 (Splatoon 2)[1]
Likely 19 (Splatoon 3)[2]
Gender Any
Pronouns
Relations
Location Inkopolis Square, Octo Canyon
Shop
HP
Maximum HP
Members
Other forms
As soon as I saw you aimlessly wandering around the square, I knew you were the one.

Agent 4 is the codename given to the player character of Splatoon 2 by Marie in Octo Canyon.

Appearance

Agent 4 can have a variety of appearances, depending on the player's choice of gender, skin color, eye color, and hairstyle, as well as their current ink color. They wear an upgraded version of the Hero Suit that once belonged to Callie.[3] They can pick up Armor to wear as well. They wield the Hero Shot by default but are later able to use a variety of other Hero weapons given to them by Sheldon.

Unlike other Agents who are locked to a single hue outside of levels, Agent 4 sports different ink colors depending on which Sector of the Octo Canyon they are in. These ink colors are respectively   Marigold in Tentakeel Outpost (also used in most promotional art),   Green in Suction-Cup Lookout,   Soda in Beaker's Depot,   Turquoise in Slimeskin Garrison and   Night Lumi Green in Cephalon HQ.

In official artwork, Agent 4 is frequently depicted as a female Inkling with the Haircut hairstyle, orange eyes, wearing the upgraded Hero Suit, with Marigold as their signature ink color.

Personality and traits

Agent 4 is described as a silent squid who goes with the flow even in raging waters, and values freedom and flexibility.[4] They also "blast through any situation with ease."[3] Agent 4 did not initially know who the Squid Sisters were, but later came to respect them after their journey in Octo Canyon. Agent 4, as seen in promo pictures and art, has a diligent work ethic, a lot of confidence, and is extremely free-spirited. Compared to Agent 3, they are shown to be more easygoing and relaxed, yet slightly upbeat in their mannerisms and are constantly depicted as smiling in official art.

Their favorite weapon class appears to be Shooters, as evidenced by their signature Hero Shot as well as their Palette in Side Order. The Order Shot is not only the weapon associated with Agent 4's Palette, but also the weapon used by the leading figure of Parallel Canon, who is a direct copy of Agent 4.

History

Agent 4, Callie and Marie in Tentakeel Outpost.

Early life

Not much is known about Agent 4's background, except that they came from a town about 40 minutes from Inkopolis by train.

Splatoon 2

Agent 4 initially went to Inkopolis for an unknown reason but got swept up in Marie's quest to save the Great Zapfish and her cousin Callie. In Octo Canyon, Agent 4 completes various missions to retrieve stolen Zapfish, defeating many Octarians along the way. Eventually, Agent 4 confronts DJ Octavio and a brainwashed Callie, rescuing the Great Zapfish, freeing Callie, and finally restoring Inkopolis' power supply once again.

After Splatoon 2

Sometime after the events of Splatoon 2, Cuttlefish introduced Off the Hook to Agent 4. Marina wanted them to be in charge of the Memverse's system security. Order took part of Agent 4's soul, turning it into a Palette.

Palette

SO Icon Agent 4.png Agent 4's Palette
SO Weapon Main Order Shot Replica 2D Current.png
Order Shot
SO Weapon Sub Splat Bomb Flat.png
Splat Bomb
SO Weapon Special Trizooka.png
Trizooka
SO Icon Smollusk.png
THIS is who Mawina wanted in charge of
Memverse secuwity? This unfwappable,
fwee-spiwited so-and-so? I would never
abide it!

Buuut...no weason such stwength
shouldn't be used to pwotect a world
of order.

An Order Defense Force is MUCH cooler
than a New Squidbeak Splatoon anyway!
No lawless do-gooder would be beyond
our gwasp!
Most common Tone:
SO Icon color chip type Range.png Range
Second Most common Tone:
SO Icon color chip type Mobility.png Mobility

Gallery

Trivia

  • In the Splatoon manga, Gloves is Agent 4, with Skull and Vintage appearing later as Agent 4.1 and Agent 4.2, respectively.
  • Marie's dialogue exclusive to certain localizations suggests Agent 4 is "two years older" than Agent 3, suggesting they are 16 to 18 years old. This directly contradicts the developers' statement that the playable Inklings in Splatoon 2 are around 14 years old.
  • Most promotional artwork and screenshots depict Agent 4 to be female with the Haircut hairstyle, with few concept arts and segments of the credits depicting a male version with the Slick hairstyle. This is less variable than the first game, which had multiple official artwork pieces depicting both female and male Inklings as Agent 3.
    • This is further evidenced by the final portion of the end credits, which depicts a female Agent 4 celebrating alongside a reunited Callie and Marie.
  • A female Inkling on the artwork for Tower Records has the same features commonly used for Agent 4. She is seen with an Octoling that resembles Agent 8, implying it could be both of them.
  • Agent 4 is nicknamed "Four" and "Agent Snore" by Marie.
  • According to the official Splatoon 2 relationship chart and The Art of Splatoon 2, Agent 4 does not watch TV because they're busy with extracurriculars.[3] Therefore, they are unfamiliar with the Squid Sisters, to Marie's surprise.
  • The Octo Expansion art book, HaikaraWalker, includes a mid-development mockup of Agent 4 in a prototype version of the Deepsea Metro.[5]
  • A map of Inkadia reveals that Agent 4's home is very far away from Inkopolis.
  • In The Art of Splatoon 3, Agent 4 was shown to be in an early concept for Splatoon 3's story mode.
  • In an interview with Famitsu, it is said that Agent 4 is rumored to be the strongest of the Agents.

Etymology

Members of the New Squidbeak Splatoon are referred to by numbers. Similar to how Agent 3 was named so by Cap'n Cuttlefish because Agents 1 and 2 are Callie and Marie, Agent 4's title is given by Marie in continuation. Their real name is never revealed as it is initially dependent on the name of the player's username.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese 4号
Yon-Gō
Number Four
Netherlands Dutch Agent 4 Same as the English name
CanadaFrance French Numéro 4 Number 4
Germany German Nr. 4 Number 4
Italy Italian Numero 4 Number 4
Russia Russian Агент 004
Agent 004
Agent 004
SpainMexico Spanish Agente 4 Agent 4
China Chinese (Simplified) 4号
Sì Hào
Number 4
Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional) 4號
Sì Hào
Number 4

References

  1. An interview with Hisashi Nogami confirmed the playable characters of Splatoon 2 (therefore Agent 4) are age 14.
  2. An Nintendo Ask-the-Developer-Interview confirmed a 5 year passing between Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3 launch.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 The Art of Splatoon 2 page 50
  4. The Chaos vs. Order description of Agent 4's reason for joining Team Chaos
  5. Haikarawalker pg. 10