The Deepsea Metro is operated by the Kamabo Corporation, and its conductor is C.Q. Cumber. Iso Padre, Cap'n Cuttlefish, and the denizens of the deep are seen riding in subway cars as passengers, with specific denizens varying based on which line the car is on. The metro is used to transport test subjects to tests, commute employees of Kamabo Co. and as a regular subway by the denizens of the deep.[1]
The Deepsea Metro runs along ten lines, denoted by the letters A to J, each containing stations that serve as the expansion's levels. There are a total of 85 stations, including eighty mission stations, four thang stations, and Central Station. 22 of the mission stations are exchange stations, connecting two different lines of the Metro. When Agent 8 completes an exchange station's mission for the first time, the connecting line is revealed and C.Q. Cumber gives them CQ Points as a reward.
The Low Water Party
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Sometime after the events of the Octo Expansion, the metro was that year's host to a rave called the Low Water Party. Despite the fact that knowledge of the event only had spread orally, the rave recieved 60 billion participants from Inkopolis, causing the sea level above to rise by 30 centimeters. The event was begun with Dedf1sh's music playing, although she did not show up. After it stopped playing, major artists such as DJ Octavio feat. Callie and Bob Dub appeared one after another, as well as an impromtu appearance of Underpass Bass Drum, a Rainmaker team consisting of Kuze of Hightide Era, Bertie Feeder of Bottom Feeders and Ryu Chang of SashiMori. When one of them said that it was their first time with the double bass, the audience got "hyped up."
Off the Hook, Cap'n Cuttlefish as MC Craig and Agent 3 as SANGO® participated too, with Marina and Agent 3 having an 8-hour long "DJ battle" and Pearl and Cuttlefish holding a rap battle filled with language that was described as being too vulgar for mainstream publication. The four's participation caused several ravers to forget about returning to the surface and go missing, and it is said that some have yet to return.[2]
I'm pooped, Agent 8. Gotta rest my cuttlebones here for a bit.
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You gotta be squiddin' me! A talkin' sea slug?!
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That's right! We want out of here!
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So all we gotta do is pass some tests and find some thangs and we can go home?
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Oho! What in the blazes?! Technology these days...
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After clearing Fake Plastic Station:
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Huh... Is this thing working?! Oho! I hear something! Come in, Agent 3! Agent 3, do you copy?!
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EXCUSE ME?
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Hwa-?! Who am I speaking to? Where is Agent 3?! State your names!
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Oho?! Check it, kid. Are you stepping to me with a rap battle? MC Craig in the house! Call me Cap'n Cuttlefish, but not because I cuddle with fish. Smooth like butta bet you wish that you could stunt a flow like this!
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Mount Nantai... Why that's near Octo Valley! Agent 8 and I were near there, but someone seems to have taken us deep underground...
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OK, well... Anyone who loves rapping is a friend of mine. Thanks for your help! We're off to pass some sorta tests and make our way to the promised land! And by "we," I mean you, Agent 8! Time to get after it!
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After Iso Padre comes aboard:
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Not sure this Iso Padre is playing with a full deck... Doesn't seem like a bad chap, though.
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General:
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Yo, Agent 8 — what's up?
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Dear Inkopolis, you're in my heart forever! Squids and Octos sharing turf together!
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Yo Inkopolis Square represent one time! Check yourself before ya step to my rhymes!
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Always lookin' proper, dapper show-stoppa. Who's that you say? I'm talkin' Iso Padre!
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Do they have to work a lot of overtime at Kamabo Co.? Hmm, I wonder...
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Are you tight with my boy Iso Padre yet? That dude has got some swag for days!
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Hearin' 'bout yo memories makes his day! Who I talkin' 'bout? You know it's Iso Padre!
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Glasses, a chain, and he loves mem cakes. Who I talkin' 'bout? Iso Padre — no mistake!
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Shout out to my Deepsea Metro crew!
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But the vibe in here is all quiet and hushed! Hopes and dreams tangled in a mystic mush!
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The riders in here be all shapes and sizes! Talkin' to me like winning mad prizes!
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C-C-C-Calamari County is where I'm from! Keep it superfresh 'n' we can def be chums!
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I reckon you can find jellyfish no matter where you go in this world... Mad respect.
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I'm just chillin' in the train, sittin' and swayin' to the click-clack beats...
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All for one and one for all... That's a rock-solid rule for good teamwork!
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MC Craig in the place to be, y'all!
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What's up, what's up?
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You've been working too hard, Agent 8! Why not chill for a bit?
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Gaggle o' dudes—mouths snippa-snappin'. I ain't home yet, so I stay busy rappin'.
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It's hard keeping up with the youths these days, ya know?
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Job well done, but h-h-h-hold the phone, no time to rest 'til you get back home!
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Did you hear about my new hobby? That's right. I'm a rapper now.
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Check ch-check check check ch-check it out!
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Before defeating Commander Tartar:
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It's a new world for a retro type of squid! But who's gonna save it now — is it you, kid?
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It's dark down here in the Octo-underground - Sometimes I cry when there's no one around!
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Crushin' each test and bringin' the pain! Got Squid Sisters tunes all up in my brain!
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Collect the four thangs and we'll be OK! Find the four thangs for a new day!
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When this journey's done, I'ma take a bath! Get in my way and you'll feel my wrath!
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He's a sleepy sea slug, don't you forget it! Giving out advice so ya don't look pathetic!
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Remembering days past with mem cakes. Groovin' to this subway melody so awake!
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That cash you borrowed? Gotta pay it back! You're the chosen one — get ya own stacks!
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Heck da dip 'n' dives of my d-d-dope beats! Call me an old squid and I'll bring the heat!
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Hoo hah, one two, always fighting back. Mess with my nap? You might get smacked!
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You know we're headed to the promised land! I'll get you there, baby — just take my hand!
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After defeating Commander Tartar:
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It's been a while, Agent 8! Glad to see you're still alive and kickin'! I got curious how things were down here... And you know, this place has grown on me! Where's who? Oh, Agent 3 had business to finish up and headed out back on patrol! If there's anything you've got left to do down here, I'll be glad to offer my support!
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Kamabo Co.'s CEO got legit smacked down! Finish up your biz and let's head to town!
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Commander Tartar? His days are done! You took him down like the setting sun!
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Kamabo Co. tried to mash us into paste! But Agent 3 showed up 'n' laid 'em to waste!
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After talking to much:
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Phew...
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I'm pooped...
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This rapping business is quite exhausting.
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Might be a good idea for you to rest up too.
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Peace out — I'm gonna catch a few Zs...
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Line-specific dialogue
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The jellyfish down here got super long necks. I'm an old squid who loves cashing checks.
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— Line A, C, D and I (Deep-sea jellyfish)
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That guy with the big mouth is a pelican eel. Let him and he'll talk your ear off for real!
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— Line E, H and I (Pelican eels)
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To be honest, there's a lot of folks down here in the deep sea yappin' their jaws
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— Line E, H and I (Pelican eels)
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By the way, um... I think there's something growing out of Iso Padre's ears...
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— Line F and G (Predatory tunicates)
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Those three whippersnappers are big units! I once had a dream of being that burly...
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— Line H (Sea angels)
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That clione, what a broad-shouldered bro! Baggy sleeves would suit him — ya think so?
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— Line F and H (Sea angels)
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She lookin' at her phone! (I say, "Hey!") Lemme take a look! (She says, "No way!")
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— Line E and J (Flashlight fish)
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Big boy blob in the house, bumping it loud. Bringing it down with that phat proud!
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— Line C (Blobfish)
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Large, in charge, and digging his tunes... Gotta say, I respect his good vibes all day.
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— Line C (Blobfish)
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That jellyfish got a grip of different faces! If they get in a fight, do some get replaced?
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— Line B and J (Siphonophores)
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Tree-sponge girl just lookin' so cool, her translucent-orb hair totally rules.
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— Line E and I (Ping-pong tree sponges)
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I can't help but marvel at her mysteriously magical mystique...
Thank you for using Deepsea Metro today. I am your humble conductor, C.Q. Cumber.
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Pardon me? I take it this is your first time riding with us... Here's the deal... We're in a vast underground facility operated by the Kamabo Corporation... It's a series of test chambers connected by the Deepsea Metro subway system. I see that you're in possession of a CQ-80 device. I take it your aim is to reach the promised land?
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Understood. The promised land is a paradise to which we denizens of the depths are forbidden entry. To reach it, you must pass a test at each Deepsea Metro station. You must also find and collect the four thangs. When all four thangs have been gathered, the door to the promised land shall open.
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I believe so... Let me show you to your first test. Press to activate your CQ-80.
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This is the Deepsea Metro map. Go ahead and select a destination.
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That's central station, where we are now. Try selecting the station above.
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Very good. Now departing for the first test.
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After clearing Fake Plastic Station:
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Congratulations... You passed your first test. By the way, you received this memento when you finished. It's called a mem cake. Mem cakes are formed by compressing memories into physical form. They'll be awarded to you by Kamabo Co. to commemorate each test you pass. Use and in your CQ-80 menu to check out your collection of mem cakes. New stations are now available for you to visit and test your skills within. You can move freely to any station with a ⚫. Safe travels...
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After defeating Commander Tartar:
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Number 10,008, nice to have you aboard. We applaud all of your previous efforts. It seems you've safely achieved your goals. Unfortunately, Kamabo Co. is in disarray... But thankfully, Deepsea Metro service has continued without interruption. All we do, we do for the satisfaction of our customers... Please allow me to announce a new service that we have just begun to offer. This service allows you to exchange CQ points for items. We have a nice selection of premium offerings that should prove quite useful. This service is available at Deepsea Metro Central Station. I encourage you to stop by. This brings my announcement to a close... Safe travels, my friend.
Uh, I think I asked you first, dude. Anyway, I'm Pearl, but you can call me MC.Princess! My deets? I'm short and sweet! I spit that fire make posers perspire. Step to my game? I'll bring the pain. I'm never shook because I'm OFF THE HOOK!
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I don't really get what's going on, but hang tight. We got you!
Pearl! Didn't anyone teach you to respect your elders?!
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OK, you two... That's ENOUGH! Mr. Cuttlefish, was it? We found a radio here and heard your transmission. We're currently on Mount Nantai. Where are you calling from?
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I see... So you and this...Agent 8 don't know where you are? Sorry to hear that... But worry not! From now on, you'll have me, Marina-aka DJ_Hyperfresh, supporting you! I'll get to work analyzing your surroundings, and hopefully I'll be of some help to you!
Beg your pardon, young squire. Might I have a look at those trinkets you've got there? Forgive me if I caught you off guard. (Hope I'm not too off-putting for the child.) They call me Iso Padre. That's not my name, mind you, but it's the only one I recall now. Down here, we call those thin slices of memory mem cakes. I've spent an age or two in the depths, hungry for them. They're my only link left. (At least I still remember my own days as a test subject...though I washed out early.) I pray that you'll be the one to cut through the gloom and light the way to my dreams. Share your mem cakes with me, and I'll repay the favor. Safe travels, young squire.
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After completing one Mem Cake set:
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Wait. Let me make sure I understand you right. You completed a whole series? That's special. That's something else. I always wanted to see a full set.
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After completing two Mem Cake sets:
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Two full sets now? Young squire, you've outdone yourself. I'm not much of a teacher, but if I was, I'd give you an A for effort.
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After completing three Mem Cake sets:
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Well now, have you finished up a third set? May wonders never cease. I see you know the way through this thick, old carapace right to my heart.
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After completing four Mem Cake sets:
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A fourth set? Every one? Once you get your sights on something, you don't stop. And why should you, when your dreams are in sight? Eyes on the prize, young squire.
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After completing five Mem Cake sets:
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Five sets already. Where does the time go? You've come so far, and we've only just met. I was saving this for a special occasion, and I believe now qualifies.
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After completing six Mem Cake sets:
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Your collection grows, I see. Six complete sets is mighty fine, no bones about it. I like to see you apply yourself. Does a world of good for my own dream.
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After completing seven Mem Cake sets:
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Seven series. I never thought I'd live to see the day. Maybe I should dream bigger. Don't ever give up on your dreams, young squire, or they might give up on you too.
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After completing eight Mem Cake sets:
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Eight series now. That must give you a little thrill, right? Eight's an important number. I wish I had an eighth of your tenacity, young squire. Alas.
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After completing nine Mem Cake sets:
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You're only one series off from a complete collection of mem cakes. Yesterday's so close I can almost taste it. Bring us back those last few slices.
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After completing all Mem Cake sets:
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Well now. A full, unbroken set of mem cakes. You're living the dream. Suppose the flip side is I won't see much of you anymore. Shame, that.
The Deepsea Metro Map after clearing all stations with all of the weapon choices.
Deepsea Metro map (click a station to open its article)
Trivia
With exchange stations having two numbers, one for each of the lines they connect to, the first number is always backwards alphabetically. For example, Girl Power Station is denoted J03D08 (and not D08J03) because J comes after D in the alphabet.
The mem cake for these stations is always from the series of the latter letter line as well.
The music played in the subway train has a few notes of the Calamari Inkantation played in the background.
More notes are added as Agent 8 gains access to more lines. After clearing the game, the complete track containing the main melody of the Calamari Inkantation is played.
According to sound director Minegishi in a Famitsu interview,[3] the Calamari Inkantation can be constructed as Agent 8's auditory hallucination, an inner melody of their mind that intensifies as more of their memory returns.
A poster advertisement of a video game console, resembling a Nintendo Entertainment System, can be seen in the subway train.
The name Deepsea Metro can be construed as a homonym of the D.C. Metro.
The Deepsea Metro can be seen in a map that appeared in a Splatoon 3 developer interview.
One of the inspirations during development were the New York subway system.
to activate your CQ-80.
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in your CQ-80 menu to check out your collection of mem cakes. New stations are now available for you to visit and test your skills within. You can move freely to any station with a ⚫. Safe travels...
