Octo Expansion Mem Cakes2.jpg|Viewing the Inkling Squid mem cake.
Octo Expansion Mem Cakes2.jpg|Viewing the Inkling Squid mem cake.
Octo_Expansion_Hazy_Memory.jpg|A Hazy Memory version of the [[Gray Hoodie|Skalop Hoodie]] Mem cake.
Octo_Expansion_Hazy_Memory.jpg|A Hazy Memory version of the [[Gray Hoodie|Skalop Hoodie]] Mem cake.
Octo Expansion Mem Cakes3.jpg|[[Agent 8]] obtaining the {{Character|S2|Jelfonzo}} mem cake as a reward for finishing mission F04/C05. The level's subtitle is a reference to the song [[Wikipedia:Ice_Ice_Baby|"Ice Ice Baby"]].
Octo Expansion Mem Cakes3.jpg|[[Agent 8]] obtaining the {{Character|S2|Jelfonzo}} mem cake as a reward for finishing mission {{OctoExpansionStation|F|04}}{{OctoExpansionStation|C|05}}. The level's subtitle is a reference to the song [[Wikipedia:Ice_Ice_Baby|"Ice Ice Baby"]].
Mem cakes are small items modeled after objects and characters from the world of Splatoon.[1] They are said to be physical manifestations of Agent 8's lost memories, and are obtained as rewards for completing stages. They are categorized by the stations that dwell in the lines:
List of mem cakes
Line A series (Inklings)
Item
Poem
Location
Inkling Squid
At last we meet, my so-called foe.
But is our fate to spray this hate?
Perhaps we'll learn in depths below...
Location:
A02 Far-Out Station
Inkling Girl (Pink)
With tresses pink and eyes a blank,
A smile so faint, it hides your feint,
You slip on past—outfoxed! Outflanked!
Location:
A04 Roll Out Station
Inkling Girl (Orange)
You paint the turf with graceful strokes.
With watchful eye, I breathe a sigh.
From sniper's perch, I go for broke.
Location:
A05 Fake Plastic Station
Inkling Boy (Green)
The rolling column splatters all.
A stray shot shakes the trees awake.
The summer turns, here comes the fall.
Location:
A06 Bounce With Me Station
Inkling Boy (Blue)
You gaze seaward with azure hope.
Between each blink you calmly think,
As when you use a Splatterscope.
Location:
A07 Maverick Station
Line B series (Octarians)
Item
Poem
Location
Octarian
The world I knew seems like a trap.
I'm drawn now to the strange and new.
Would my old friends think me a sap?
Location:
B01A03 Wassup 8-Ball Station
Twintacle Octotrooper
The fat and heavy locks hang low
They frame your face above a base
Of stumpy leg and pigeon toe.
Location:
B03 Spin Docto Station
Octocopter
A hilltop picnic, friends and fruit.
Your whirling blades provide us shade.
I raise a hand in mock salute.
Location:
B04 Rad Ride Station
Octobomber
Destroy your troubles—bombs away!
A tempting thought: bring all to naught.
No wonder your friends tend to stray.
Location:
B06 Notorious Station
Tentakook
You face away, thinking me blind,
Like I don't know what you won't show.
Your love is still clear from behind.
Location:
B07 Fly 8-Ball Station
Octopod
So principled you might explode,
But when you burst, who's really cursed?
Your loved ones have to bear that load.
Location:
B11 Tubular 8-Ball Station
Octostamp
It seems to you a sly attack,
But for your pains you make no gains.
You only get shot in the back.
Location:
B12 Brute Rollup Station
Octozeppelin
How loftily you float on high,
Suspended there in starry air
As you drip purple passing by.
Location:
B13 Phat Splatz Station
Tentacle
How desolate this star-marked limb.
Is what awaits me this same fate?
I must not dwell; it's much too grim.
Location:
B14 Breakdance Station
Octoling
Though parted by the ocean deep,
My oldest friend, we meet again.
I touch your face; you rouse from sleep.
Location:
B16 Pop Rock Station
Line C series (Salmonids)
Item
Poem
Location
Chum
You overwhelm with crowds and throngs.
At every turn, you writhe and churn.
Why can't we simply get along?
Location:
C02 Shrinky Ink Station
Flyfish
Now nights grow long; summer abates.
The tides recede as squids stampede.
With fireworks, we celebrate.
Location:
C03A08 Bumpin' 8-Ball Station
Scrapper
Your motor whines; the ocean roars.
No ink can halt your firm assault.
Let these invaders know the score.
Location:
C04 Move It Move It Station
Stinger
When problems stack too tall to see,
Just chip away and, day by day,
You'll grow to live a life carefree.
Location:
C06 Bust 'n' Move Station
Steelhead
Where love could blossom, spite congeals.
Faced with these thieves, I aim and heave
A cluster bomb right in the feels.
Location:
C07 Totally 8-Ball Station
Steel Eel
The hunt leads down a winding path.
Tightly coiled and well-oiled,
These dirty squids could use a bath.
Location:
C08 Right Round Station
Maws
Erupting eel glimpses the sky.
Its eyelids squint against the glint
Of sun unseen by creatures shy
Location:
C09 Bodacious 8-Ball Station
Drizzler
A sudden drizzle bars my way.
It's no hour for this shower,
But light rain won't ruin my day.
Location:
C10 McFly Station
Goldie
Each glittered scale shines so bright.
You're my last ditch to strike it rich
And tilt my bank balance aright.
Location:
C11 Abracadabra Station
Line D series (battle)
Item
Poem
Location
Spawn Point
Finality's not what it seems.
When your end comes, rise up and run.
Don't let defeat dissolve your dreams.
Location:
D01B15 Ink from Above Station
Tower
I topple from the tower ledge
And choke back tears to see the gears
Eliminate our hard-won edge.
Location:
D02 One-Shot Station
Rainmaker
We're torn apart so many times;
I must be bold and keep my hold
To make their team pay for their crimes.
Location:
D04 Mad Props Station
Power Clam
When four are one, they make a team.
But one from ten? Uhh, come again?
It's like some kind of fever dream.
Location:
D05 All That 8-Ball Station
Bumper
You teach the virtues of the still,
And yet I spurned the lesson learned.
My problem is I have no chill.
Location:
D06C01 Radical Rails Station
Squid Bumper
Another squid? I'm gonna hurl.
It's just litter! Please consider
How we Octolings see the world.
Location:
D07 Targetbuster Station
Balloon
Oblivious, adrift, and round,
You hold inside a tempting prize.
Who doesn't love that popping sound?
Location:
D09 - Goose Station
Tree
To plant a tree's its own reward
After you're gone, it will grow on
In memory, initials scarred.
Location:
D10 Labyrinth Station
Line E series (weapons)
Item
Poem
Location
Splattershot
The polished nozzle gleams and shines.
Unblemished gun reflects the sun.
A good day's match; victory's mine.
Location:
E03 Don't Ralph Station
Splat Roller
I shake the squeegee to and fro.
As I do laps my color saps;
A fair trade for a mighty blow.
Location:
E04 Heinous 8-Ball Station
Splat Bomb
Closer to pyramids than spheres—
Let fly the bombs! A sigh, then calm.
A pillow stained with ink—or tears.
Location:
E05 Hypercolor Station
Burst Bomb
Not everyone can be a scourge
In tense combat. I toss this splat,
A monument to my last surge.
Location:
E06 Swass 8-Ball Station
Suction Bomb
Though it flies errant or amiss,
Should its sly arc hit near the mark,
Your fate is sealed with its kiss.
Location:
E08 Da Bomb Station
Curling Bomb
No stealth or guile, not for you.
You pave the way as plain as day,
Foreshadowing imminent spew.
Location:
E09 Squee-G Funk Station
Autobomb
Its friendly face, its easy stride—
That's all a front. Let me be blunt;
It leaves you with nowhere to hide.
Location:
E10 Cratebuster Station
Toxic Mist
The sickly sweet aroma spreads.
Its stagnant arms bring only harm,
Along with sluggish, looming dread.
Location:
E11 Bodacious Rotation Station
Line F series (characters)
Item
Poem
Location
Pearl
"I rule," you said, "It's in my blood.
Don't step to me — ESPECIALLY
If you can't hang with my best bud."
Location:
F01E12 Drop the Bass Station
Marina
They told me you had gone to ground,
And your rad groove was concrete proof
That you made it safe and sound.
Location:
F02 Slow Ride Station
Flow
Two friends who never are apart:
One's always cool, the other stews.
I love them both with all my heart.
Location:
F03 Pop Star Station
Jelfonzo
I watch your tendrils undulate
A blue bouquet that twirls and sways,
As central mass swells and deflates.
Location:
F04C05 Stamped Up Station
Sheldon
Hmm, Slosher? Inkbrush? Curling Bomb?
I'd gladly browse for hours and hours
Your gushing ramble brings me calm.
Location:
F05 Popalicious Station
Bisk
Black, bulging eyes stare far inside.
What does he see deep within me?
From his sharp gaze, no one can hide.
Location:
F06 Duh-Oh Station
Crusty Sean
How long must I wait in his line?
Such tragic lack of Crusty snack...
I'm almost there! It will be mine!
Location:
F07C12 Matchmaker Station
Murch
Behind his dour, one-eyed stare,
Our urchin friend conceals a yen
For making the most out of gear.
Location:
F08 Jump Station
Judd & Li'l Judd
A patch of sun? A fresh-caught fish?
No bribe will swerve your eye for turf,
However desperately we wish.
Location:
F09 Bring It Station
Mr. Grizz
Oh, what I'd give to be employed!
Better, I'd say, to work for pay
Than ride this subway through the void.
Location:
F10 Cubular Station
Line G series (brands)
Item
Poem
Location
Tentatek
Our sweat dripping from every pore.
The harsh, hot sun won't stop this run.
We grit our teeth and ask for more.
Location:
G02 Hasta La Vista Station
Zekko
I hate the sea but love the breeze.
The sandy shore I will endure
Just for that brisk, zephyrous tease.
Location:
G03 House Party Station
Skalop
A Skalop brand atop your crown
Will turn some heads but really shreds
When it is simply turned around.
Location:
G04B10 Ink 'n' Slide Station
SquidForce
Squids often wear this as they strike
With bomb and brush. It's quite a rush.
I wish I could know what that was like...
Location:
G05 Bustalicious Station
Firefin
Your 'tude is righteous, as you say.
Is your science as defiant?
Prove that your battle rhymes can slay.
Location:
G06A01 Gnarly Rails Station
Zink
I see you standing in the rain.
Within a storm—forever warm.
Powerful as a hurricane.
Location:
G08 Freakazoid Station
Inkline
Put down the phone go shelve your book.
Get ready, champ—it's time to camp!
We'll share a drink right from the brook!
Location:
G09B05 Wack 8-Ball Station
Toni Kensa
Constructed of glass and concrete,
A city stays in dull, drab grays
Till we splash color on its streets.
Location:
G10E07 Iceman Station
Line H series (symbols)
Item
Poem
Location
Jr. Mark
Mistakes of youth teach us a lot.
We skate too fast and have a blast
And learn quickly not to get caught.
Location:
H01D03 Slap Bracelet Station
"Slow Your Roll" Mole
"When going through here, play it cool!"
Or get a clue and don't go through!
I won't bend on this! Them's the rules!
Location:
H02 Ballercise Station
iShipIt Logo
I pack my feelings in a box:
A parcel stuffed with hope and love
And trimmed with stamps unorthodox.
Location:
H03 Sweet Ride Station
Familiar Graffiti
I've seen this, but I'm not aware
Just what the splat I'm looking at!
Is it a frog or a brown bear?
Location:
H04 Shooter McStation
Li'l Max
How I admire Li'l Max!
The highest rank to be so swank
That my rivals have heart attacks.
Location:
H05 Ink It Station
Line I series (Octo Canyon)
Item
Poem
Location
Marie
The tides go out and take the light.
How will I greet you when we meet?
It keeps me up on inkstained nights.
Location:
I01G01 Toastmaster Station
Callie
Your song inspired a blush of love.
It gave my heart a fresh new start.
Now I ascend to shores above.
Location:
I02 Dinky Ink Station
DJ Octavio
I leave without ceremony.
Don't be too sore I wanted more.
My sincerest apology.
Location:
I03E01 No Whammy Station
Sardinium
When I get my hands on these fish
I might exchange them on the range,
Except that they look so delish...
Location:
I04 Can't Touch This Station
Sunken Scroll
A mystery rolled up and bound—
Oh, what's the use? It's too obtuse.
I'll dump it in the lost and found.
Location:
I05B08 Righteous Rails Station
Key
Beneath a summer sky I walk,
Through valley, plain, and back again,
Dreaming of what you might unlock.
Location:
I06 All Eyez Station
Mini Zapfish
The rhythm etched in little jolts
Those idols sing and put a spring
In my steps as I crank the volts.
Location:
I07G07 Ride with Me Station
Zapfish
Encased in a sturdy sphere of glass.
It breaks my heart to see you caught
With whiskers trembling as I pass.
Location:
I08 Radio Station
Power Egg
Though slick with slime, I keep my grip.
The chill seeps through my gift from you.
I mustn't let this cargo slip.
Location:
I09B02 Poppin' Fresh Station
Line J series (gear)
Item
Poem
Location
White Tee
I don't quite trust this stark white brand.
It's more for squids or little kids...
And where's the pop? It's oh-so bland!
Location:
J01H07 Cool Your Jets Station
King Tank
This swells a stir of royal pride.
In small or large, you lead the charge.
The ink of nobles flows inside.
Location:
J02 Matchmaster Station
Skalop Hoodie
On colder days, I like these clothes.
With other threads I'd stay in bed—
It's too frigid to be exposed!
Location:
J03D08 Girl Power Station
Mint Dakroniks
I see you walking down the street.
You think you're slick in those lime kicks,
But they'd look fresher on my feet.
Location:
J04 Footloose Station
Neon Sea Slugs
The squishing footsteps trudge in muck.
Their path revealed by heavy heel.
My heart beats quick a stroke of luck!
Location:
J05C14 Stick 'n' Move Station
Orange Arrows
Such devilfish-may-care coture—
The colors clash and make a splash!
Without a doubt, footwear du jour.
Location:
J06D11 Ink & Watch Station
Takoroka Mesh
It keeps the elements away:
No rain, nor heat, nor wind, nor sleet.
But does it guard against ink spray?
Location:
J07 Outrageous Station
Knitted Hat
No matter thickness, brim, or gauge,
A well-done purl will awe the world.
These handmade hats are all the rage!
Location:
J08F11 Whack-Fu Station
Trivia
Collecting all the mem cakes of a particular set will net players Gear from Iso Padre to use in multiplayer after clearing Octo Expansion. Collecting them all will get 30,000 C.Q. Points
Using the "Ask for Help" option if a test proves too difficult will reward player a mem cake, but it would be grayed out, the text would be in Marina's ink color, its name would be "Hazy Memory" with Marina's symbol right beside the name, and the poem would be replaced with "Your guess is as good as mine." It would remain this way unless the player clears the test for real. This does not, however, prevent the player from either getting gear from Iso Padre or unlocking playable octolings.
The mem cakes resemble erasers, specifically the kind that are shaped to look like certain things. This could be a reference to the fact that Agent 8's memories have been "erased" (whether or not they were deliberately erased is unknown).
The mem cakes also resemble kamaboko, a Japanese fish cake consisting of pured fish that can be shaped into looking like various things. When mem cakes are viewed from a certain angle some white speckles can be seen reflecting off of it, where the same effect is also present on kamaboko.
All mem cake descriptions are written in poems, following the format; A, BB, A.
The poems also follow and 8-8-8 syllabic format.
Gallery
Viewing the Inkling Squid mem cake.
A Hazy Memory version of the Skalop Hoodie Mem cake.