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|color    = {{SiteColor|Octo Expansion}}
|title    = C.Q. Cumber
|title    = C.Q. Cumber
|image    = Octo Expansion C.Q. Cumber promo.jpg
|image    = Octo Expansion C.Q. Cumber promo.jpg
|species  = [[Wikipedia:Sea cucumber|Sea cucumber]]
|species  = [[wikipedia:Sea cucumber|Sea cucumber]]
|hair    = None
|gender  = Male
|gender  = Male
|location = [[Deepsea Metro]]
|location = [[Deepsea Metro]]
}}
|caption  = A promotional image of C.Q. Cumber}}
{{quote|This is C.Q. Cumber, a humble sea cucumber who works as a subway conductor and guide to the underground test facility. Despite his mysterious looks, this diminutive dude is a total pro and takes his job quite seriously. Whenever you're in trouble, try talking to him.|[[Live from the Squid Research Lab]]<ref name="srl>[https://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/172531160999 {{SRL}} Live from Squid Research Lab on Tumblr: C.Q. Cumber introduction]</ref>}}
{{quote|This is C.Q. Cumber, a humble sea cucumber who works as a subway conductor and guide to the underground test facility. Despite his mysterious looks, this diminutive dude is a total pro and takes his job quite seriously. Whenever you're in trouble, try talking to him.|[[Squid Research Lab]]<ref>[https://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/172531160999 {{SRL}} Live from Squid Research Lab — This is C.Q. Cumber, a humble sea cucumber who...]</ref>}}
 
{{quote|Welcome aboard. All passengers with CQ-80 devices can press {{Button|X}} to display the Deepsea Metro map. ... Leave nothing behind.|C.Q. Cumber's speech on the train before looping}}


'''C.Q. Cumber''' is a character in the ''[[Octo Expansion]]''. He is a translucent blue [[Wikipedia:Sea cucumber|sea cucumber]] (likely a [[Wikipedia:Scotoplanes|sea pig]]) wearing a train conductor's hat. He is an employee of [[File:Kamabo Logo.png|24px|link=Kamabo Corporation]][[Kamabo Corporation]], serving as the conductor of the [[Deepsea Metro]], and is shown interacting with [[Cap'n Cuttlefish]].
'''C.Q. Cumber''' is a name that refers to many individuals<ref name="conceptart">[[Inkipedia:Twitter_archive/2021/September#September_13|Concept art translated by rassicas]]</ref><ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/splatoon/en/character/#modal_character-8 Splatoon Base character profile]</ref> in the ''[[Octo Expansion]]''. They are translucent blue [[wikipedia:sea cucumber|sea cucumber]]s wearing a train conductor's hat. They are employees of [[Kamabo Corporation]], created for the sole purpose of operating the [[Deepsea Metro]].<ref name="conceptart"/>


He was first shown in the {{date|2018-03-08}} Nintendo Direct explaining the usage of the subway map to [[Agent 8]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeuEcVZx0pc&t=245 {{YT}} Nintendo Direct 3.8.2018]</ref>
They were first shown in the {{date|2018-03-08}} Nintendo Direct with one individual explaining the usage of the subway map to [[Agent 8]] and interacting with [[Cuttlefish|Cap'n Cuttlefish]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeuEcVZx0pc&t=245 {{YT}} ''Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion'' - Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Direct 3.8.2018]</ref>


==''Octo Expansion''==
==''Octo Expansion''==
Upon receiving a [[CQ-80]] and a CQ Card from the [[Telephone]], [[Cap'n Cuttlefish]] and the newly christened [[Agent 8]] board the Deepsea Metro. Once aboard, C.Q. Cumber introduces himself to the Captain and the Agent and adds 1,000 [[File:S2 Icon CQ Points.png|20px]]CQ Points to the CQ Card.
Upon receiving a [[CQ-80]] and a CQ Card from the [[Commander Tartar|Telephone]], [[Cuttlefish|Cap'n Cuttlefish]] and the newly christened [[Agent 8]] board the Deepsea Metro's train. Once aboard, they meet a C.Q. Cumber, who introduces himself to the duo and adds 1,000 CQ Points to the CQ Card.


At each station, C.Q. Cumber instructs Agent 8 of the objective, hazards, and requirements of the upcoming test. If Agent 8 continues to talk to him, C.Q. Cumber will tell them to "take care out there", implying that he does care about them at least somewhat. If Agent 8 either fails the test's requirements or does something that precludes the possibility of completing the objective (for example, causing an 8-Ball to fall off of the stage), then C.Q. Cumber informs them of this before [[Community Glossary#Test Failed|declaring the test failed]].
At each station, a C.Q. Cumber resides in the starting room where the [[equipper]] is located, and if he is spoken to, he instructs Agent 8 of the objective, hazards, and requirements of the upcoming test. If Agent 8 continues to talk to him after he has shared all of his advice, he will tell them to "take care out there", implying that he does care about them at least somewhat. If Agent 8 either fails the test's requirements or does something that precludes the possibility of completing the objective (such causing an [[8-ball]] to fall off of the stage), then C.Q. Cumber informs them of this, [[Community Glossary#Test failed|declaring that the test has been failed]], and causes the bag on their ink tank to explode with enemy ink, splatting them.


Following the defeat of the [[Telephone|final boss]], C.Q. Cumber mentions that Kamabo Co. has ceased to exist. Despite this, he assures Agent 8 that the Deepsea Metro is still running, allowing Agent 8 to complete any tests that they missed.
If the player returns to the Deepsea Metro after the defeat of the [[Commander Tartar|final boss]], C.Q. Cumber mentions that Kamabo Co. is in a state of disarray. Despite this, he assures Agent 8 that the Deepsea Metro is still running, allowing Agent 8 to complete any tests that they missed.


==Trivia==
After the player reaches a new line, C.Q. Cumber will award the player with 500 C.Q. Points.
* His name is a pun of his species name, "sea cucumber".
* Despite being an employee of [[Kamabo Corporation]] and, by extension, the [[Telephone]], [[Hisashi Nogami]] has stated that C.Q. Cumber is "not a bad guy", only "faithful to his duties."<ref>[https://www.famitsu.com/news/201807/21160955.html? ''Splatoon 2'' 1 Year Anniversary and Looking Back on Octo-Expansion!]</ref>
* C.Q. Cumber can sometimes be seen climbing on the wall near the entrance of a test chamber. If the player shoots ink at him, he will fall and land on his back. It is possible to flip him back over by turning into an octopus and jumping while touching his body.
* According to [[Iso Padre]], C.Q. Cumber is a close friend of his.
** Iso Padre also says that C.Q. Cumber "works his tail off morning, noon, and night."
* Sometimes when in the test fee room, C.Q. Cumber can be seen flattened out, with spider-like legs or with his front legs stretched and waving.
* In some stations, creatures similar to C.Q. Cumber can be found.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
S2 OE art 2D C.Q. Cumber.png|2D artwork
S2 render C.Q. Cumber 01.png|Render
OE CQ Cumber Polaroid render.png|Polaroid-style render
OE Icon Deepsea Metro.png|C.Q. Cumber serves as the [[Deepsea Metro]] icon in the [[Inkopolis Square]] map.
OE Icon CQ Cumber.png|C.Q. Cumber's dialogue icon in the ''Octo Expansion''.
OE Icon CQ Cumber relationship chart.png|Relationship chart version of ''Octo Expansion'' icon
Octo Expansion Agent 8 concept art1.jpg|C.Q. Cumber in concept art for [[Agent 8]].
S2 Final Fest CQ Cumber and Commander Tartar.jpg|C.Q. Cumber with [[Commander Tartar]] for the [[Chaos vs. Order]] Splatfest.
White Day 2020.jpg|C.Q. Cumber with [[Agent 3 (Splatoon)|Agents 3]] and 8 in White Day 2020 artwork.
Splatoon 2 character relationship chart.png|C.Q. Cumber is in the ''Splatoon 2'' relationship chart
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Octo Expansion C.Q. Cumber Cap'n Cuttlefish.jpg|C.Q. Cumber talking with [[Cap'n Cuttlefish]].
Octo Expansion C.Q. Cumber Cap'n Cuttlefish.jpg|C.Q. Cumber talking with [[Cuttlefish|Cap'n Cuttlefish]].
CQ Cumber Octo Expansion trailer.png|C.Q. Cumber as he appears in the reveal trailer for the ''[[Octo Expansion]]''.
CQ Cumber Octo Expansion trailer.png|C.Q. Cumber as he appears in the reveal trailer for the ''[[Octo Expansion]]''.
Octo Expansion C.Q. Cumber station.jpg|C.Q. Cumber in a subway station.
Octo Expansion C.Q. Cumber station.jpg|C.Q. Cumber in a subway station.
Octo Expansion subway interior promo4.jpg|C.Q. Cumber in a subway car with two passengers.
Octo Expansion subway interior promo4.jpg|C.Q. Cumber in a subway car with two passengers.
S2 Icon C.Q. Cumber.png|C.Q. Cumber serves as the [[Deepsea Metro]] icon in the [[Inkopolis Square]] map.
S2 Icon C.Q. Cumber 2.png|C.Q. Cumber's dialogue icon in the ''Octo Expansion''.
Octo Expansion characters - CQ Cumber spider form.png|A spider-like form is sometimes assumed by C.Q. Cumber.
Octo Expansion characters - CQ Cumber spider form.png|A spider-like form is sometimes assumed by C.Q. Cumber.
Octo Expansion Agent 8 concept art1.jpg|C.Q. Cumber in concept art for [[Agent 8]].
Octo Expansion C.Q. Cumber Brought Down.jpg|C.Q. Cumber knocked down by Agent 8.
Octo Expansion C.Q. Cumber Brought Down.jpg|C.Q. Cumber knocked down by Agent 8.
PollyPocketParody.jpg|A tiny C.Q. Cumber figure found in a Polly Pocket-type toy.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Trivia==
{{Foreignname
* Despite being an employee of Kamabo Co. and, by extension, [[Commander Tartar]], [[Hisashi Nogami]] has stated that C.Q. Cumber is "not a bad guy", only "faithful to his duties."<ref>[https://www.famitsu.com/news/201807/21160955.html ''Splatoon 2'' 1-Year Anniversary and Looking Back on the ''Octo Expansion''! - Famitsu.com]</ref>
* Sometimes, C.Q. Cumber climbs on the wall near the entrance of a test chamber, rather than being situated on the ground. If he is hit with enough [[ink]], he will fall and land on his back. After enough time has passed, he will flip back over, though it is possible to manually flip him back over by turning into an octopus and jumping while touching his body.
* Iso Padre says that C.Q. Cumber "works his tail off morning, noon, and night."
* Sometimes, when the player first enters the [[equipper]] in the starting room of a test chamber, C.Q. Cumber may assume one of three strange poses: being completely flattened out, stretching his front legs and waving with them, or stretching all of his legs and standing on them in a spider-like position. He will always return to normal when the player selects their [[weapon]].
* In some stations, creatures similar to C.Q. Cumber can be seen in the background.
** Floating objects similar to Polly Pockets seen in some tests include a figure similar to C.Q. Cumber.
* C.Q. Cumber and Commander Tartar are the only major characters from the first two ''[[Splatoon (series)|Splatoon]]'' games to not reappear at all in {{S3}} (not counting [[Agent 4]], who is mentioned and alluded to in the {{SO}} DLC).
 
==Etymology==
Their name is a pun on their species name, "sea cucumber", plus the [[wikipedia:CQ_(call)|international wireless (radio) code of CQ]] signifying an invitation to begin a conversation.
 
===Names in other languages===
{{Localized name
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|Jap=ナマコ車掌
|Jap=ナマコ車掌
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|JapM=Conductor Sea Cucumber
|JapM=Conductor Sea Cucumber
|Dut=Komdukteur Kommer
|Dut=Komdukteur Kommer
|DutM=From ''conducteur'' (conductor) and ''komkommer'' (cucumber)
|DutM=From ''conducteur'' ("conductor") and ''komkommer'' ("cucumber")
|Fre=Chef Curbit (A.C.){{Explain|It is revealed in dialogue that the acronym stands for &quot;Aspirant Conducteur&quot;|*}}
|Fre=Chef Curbit (A.C.)<ref group="notes">It is revealed in dialogue that the acronym stands for ''Aspirant Conducteur''</ref>
|FreM=Chief Gourd (Aspiring Conductor)<br />The word curbit with the A.C. sounds like ''cucurbitacé'', "a plant of the gourd family" which includes cucumbers
|FreM=Chief Gourd (Aspiring Conductor)<ref group="notes">The word "curbit" with "A.C." sounds like ''cucurbitacé'' ("a plant of the gourd family" which includes cucumbers)</ref>
|Ger=Schaffner Cornichon
|Ger=Schaffner Cornichon
|GerM=Cornichon (a type of pickled cucumber), Schaffner means conductor
|GerM=From ''Schaffner'' ("conductor") and ''Cornichon'' (a type of pickled cucumber)
|Ita=Capoturia
|Ita=Capoturia
|ItaM=From ''capo'' (chief) and ''oloturia'' (sea cucumber)
|ItaM=From ''capo'' ("chief") and ''oloturia'' ("sea cucumber")
|Rus=Огурцов
|Rus=Проводник Огурцов
|RusR=Ogurtsov
|RusR=Provodnik Ogurtsov
|RusM=Cucumbers, The suffix -ов ''-ov'' makes this word sound like a surname
|RusM=Conductor Cucumbers<ref group="notes">The suffix -ов ''-ov'' makes this word sound like a surname. His name may also be a pun, as in the way it is constructed, it can also be translated as "conductor of cucumbers"</ref>
|Spa=Pepín
|Spa=Revisor Pepín
|SpaM=From ''pepino de mar'' (sea cucumber), with the ''-ín'' diminutive
|SpaM=From ''revisor'' ("inspector") and ''pepino de mar'' ("sea cucumber"), with the ''-ín'' diminutive
}}
}}
=== Translation notes ===
{{note list}}


==References==
==References==
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C.Q. Cumber
Octo Expansion C.Q. Cumber promo.jpg
A promotional image of C.Q. Cumber
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“ This is C.Q. Cumber, a humble sea cucumber who works as a subway conductor and guide to the underground test facility. Despite his mysterious looks, this diminutive dude is a total pro and takes his job quite seriously. Whenever you're in trouble, try talking to him. ”

C.Q. Cumber is a name that refers to many individuals[2][3] in the Octo Expansion. They are translucent blue sea cucumbers wearing a train conductor's hat. They are employees of Kamabo Corporation, created for the sole purpose of operating the Deepsea Metro.[2]

They were first shown in the 8 March 2018 Nintendo Direct with one individual explaining the usage of the subway map to Agent 8 and interacting with Cap'n Cuttlefish.[4]

Octo Expansion

Upon receiving a CQ-80 and a CQ Card from the Telephone, Cap'n Cuttlefish and the newly christened Agent 8 board the Deepsea Metro's train. Once aboard, they meet a C.Q. Cumber, who introduces himself to the duo and adds 1,000 CQ Points to the CQ Card.

At each station, a C.Q. Cumber resides in the starting room where the equipper is located, and if he is spoken to, he instructs Agent 8 of the objective, hazards, and requirements of the upcoming test. If Agent 8 continues to talk to him after he has shared all of his advice, he will tell them to "take care out there", implying that he does care about them at least somewhat. If Agent 8 either fails the test's requirements or does something that precludes the possibility of completing the objective (such causing an 8-ball to fall off of the stage), then C.Q. Cumber informs them of this, declaring that the test has been failed, and causes the bag on their ink tank to explode with enemy ink, splatting them.

If the player returns to the Deepsea Metro after the defeat of the final boss, C.Q. Cumber mentions that Kamabo Co. is in a state of disarray. Despite this, he assures Agent 8 that the Deepsea Metro is still running, allowing Agent 8 to complete any tests that they missed.

After the player reaches a new line, C.Q. Cumber will award the player with 500 C.Q. Points.

Gallery

Artwork

  • 2D artwork

    2D artwork

  • Render

    Render

  • Polaroid-style render

    Polaroid-style render

  • C.Q. Cumber serves as the Deepsea Metro icon in the Inkopolis Square map.

    C.Q. Cumber serves as the Deepsea Metro icon in the Inkopolis Square map.

  • C.Q. Cumber's dialogue icon in the Octo Expansion.

    C.Q. Cumber's dialogue icon in the Octo Expansion.

  • Relationship chart version of Octo Expansion icon

    Relationship chart version of Octo Expansion icon

  • C.Q. Cumber in concept art for Agent 8.

    C.Q. Cumber in concept art for Agent 8.

  • C.Q. Cumber with Commander Tartar for the Chaos vs. Order Splatfest.

    C.Q. Cumber with Commander Tartar for the Chaos vs. Order Splatfest.

  • C.Q. Cumber with Agents 3 and 8 in White Day 2020 artwork.

    C.Q. Cumber with Agents 3 and 8 in White Day 2020 artwork.

  • C.Q. Cumber is in the Splatoon 2 relationship chart

    C.Q. Cumber is in the Splatoon 2 relationship chart

Screenshots

  • C.Q. Cumber talking with Cap'n Cuttlefish.

    C.Q. Cumber talking with Cap'n Cuttlefish.

  • C.Q. Cumber as he appears in the reveal trailer for the Octo Expansion.

    C.Q. Cumber as he appears in the reveal trailer for the Octo Expansion.

  • C.Q. Cumber in a subway station.

    C.Q. Cumber in a subway station.

  • C.Q. Cumber in a subway car with two passengers.

    C.Q. Cumber in a subway car with two passengers.

  • A spider-like form is sometimes assumed by C.Q. Cumber.

    A spider-like form is sometimes assumed by C.Q. Cumber.

  • C.Q. Cumber knocked down by Agent 8.

    C.Q. Cumber knocked down by Agent 8.

  • A tiny C.Q. Cumber figure found in a Polly Pocket-type toy.

    A tiny C.Q. Cumber figure found in a Polly Pocket-type toy.

Trivia

  • Despite being an employee of Kamabo Co. and, by extension, Commander Tartar, Hisashi Nogami has stated that C.Q. Cumber is "not a bad guy", only "faithful to his duties."[5]
  • Sometimes, C.Q. Cumber climbs on the wall near the entrance of a test chamber, rather than being situated on the ground. If he is hit with enough ink, he will fall and land on his back. After enough time has passed, he will flip back over, though it is possible to manually flip him back over by turning into an octopus and jumping while touching his body.
  • Iso Padre says that C.Q. Cumber "works his tail off morning, noon, and night."
  • Sometimes, when the player first enters the equipper in the starting room of a test chamber, C.Q. Cumber may assume one of three strange poses: being completely flattened out, stretching his front legs and waving with them, or stretching all of his legs and standing on them in a spider-like position. He will always return to normal when the player selects their weapon.
  • In some stations, creatures similar to C.Q. Cumber can be seen in the background.
    • Floating objects similar to Polly Pockets seen in some tests include a figure similar to C.Q. Cumber.
  • C.Q. Cumber and Commander Tartar are the only major characters from the first two Splatoon games to not reappear at all in Splatoon 3 (not counting Agent 4, who is mentioned and alluded to in the Side Order DLC).

Etymology

Their name is a pun on their species name, "sea cucumber", plus the international wireless (radio) code of CQ signifying an invitation to begin a conversation.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ナマコ車掌
Namako Shashō		 Conductor Sea Cucumber
Netherlands Dutch Komdukteur Kommer From conducteur ("conductor") and komkommer ("cucumber")
CanadaFrance French Chef Curbit (A.C.)[a] Chief Gourd (Aspiring Conductor)[b]
Germany German Schaffner Cornichon From Schaffner ("conductor") and Cornichon (a type of pickled cucumber)
Italy Italian Capoturia From capo ("chief") and oloturia ("sea cucumber")
Russia Russian Проводник Огурцов
Provodnik Ogurtsov		 Conductor Cucumbers[c]
SpainMexico Spanish Revisor Pepín From revisor ("inspector") and pepino de mar ("sea cucumber"), with the -ín diminutive

Translation notes

  1. ↑ It is revealed in dialogue that the acronym stands for Aspirant Conducteur
  2. ↑ The word "curbit" with "A.C." sounds like cucurbitacé ("a plant of the gourd family" which includes cucumbers)
  3. ↑ The suffix -ов -ov makes this word sound like a surname. His name may also be a pun, as in the way it is constructed, it can also be translated as "conductor of cucumbers"

References

  1. ↑ Squid Research Lab Live from Squid Research Lab — This is C.Q. Cumber, a humble sea cucumber who...
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Concept art translated by rassicas
  3. ↑ Splatoon Base character profile
  4. ↑ YouTube Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion - Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Direct 3.8.2018
  5. ↑ Splatoon 2 1-Year Anniversary and Looking Back on the Octo Expansion! - Famitsu.com
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