#alma is basically kinda like sonic the hedgehog in personality aspects

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Splatoon: Octo Cuentos Lore Bits 2

In the mood to share some more lore and story stuff regarding the world of Splatoon: OC. Let us dive right in:

I've been thinking about the thought of what if the idea of family units wasn't a thing in the Octo Domes? With this whole idea of community that has been pushed to not only ensure survival but a chance for prosperity, the idea of individual family units was deemed unneeded as everyone who was able body had something to do, big or small. Without going into way too much detail, I think means are done to ensure Octoling eggs are conceived and cared for carefully until the new hatchlings get out of their eggs. From there, they are cared for by those who have the skills for childcare to nurture the young ones till they are of the age to then begin their formal education/training depending on observations of the individuals. So yeah, no real mother/father figures. Just people pitching in to make sure every new life has a chance among their fellow Octarians.

Oh yeah, I believe that Inklings and Octolings hatch from eggs rather than live birth. Perhaps as they evolved more, they wouldn't conceive the literal thousands of eggs as their ancestors used to. Maybe in single to double digits. Though even if some did make quite a lot, I figure there is a to make use of the unwanted eggs before they would germinate into a squishy larva. Ya know, power and stuff.

What about those tentacle Octarians? I will go with the idea they are literally cut off tentacles of Octolings. Octopus tentacles contain enough nerve cells to effectively have small brains of their own. So, for the...I'll call them 'Tenta Octarians', they were basically only a thing in in the Octo Domes. While efforts are done to care for the hatchlings and care for the population, there is still much that has to be done. In a sense, the Tenta Octarians were created to help fill the gaps with some menial labor or specific tasks. Yes, they did need to eat as well, but nowhere near as much as the Octolings. Plus, they don't have as long of a life expectancy. Still, despite being what amounted to labor beings, they were still treated with respect by the Octolings.

How does the process work to create them? I figure that once an Octoling was screened and deemed capable to do so, there is a careful procedure to cut off the tentacle. Kept alive and monitored, the severed tentacles would eventually change to become a Tenta Octarian. While not possessing the same intelligence level as Octolings, they have enough to speak, learn things, and perform their tasks.

But back to Octarian Octolings not having families, I think it would be quite an interesting thing for them to learn about once some do move to the surface and interact with Inkadian Inkling culture.

Callie and Marie do actually take more of an active role in aiding Agent 3/Alma during the campaign against the Octarian Army. Well, more Callie since she more willing to get in the heat of battle unlike Marie. But still, Marie doesn't really have to since she is skilled with chargers. While it is recognized that Alma is quite a capable individual, they still feel they gotta do their part to also save Cuttlefish.

How did the Octarian Army train? I figure that practice sessions are a thing. But clearly, they have to be careful with splatting. While they do have respawn machines, those need power and they always gotta be careful with power. While there could be virtual machines to allow for more variety in what scenarios they could face and practice in, again power was a big issue. So eventually, especially as preparations were getting closer to the Great Zapfish heist, DJ Octavio would test the waters with the Salmonids. In exchange for Octarian tech, Octavio would propose to the Salmonids allowing his units to train against them. He was aware they were warriors, so likely they would provide valuable real combat experience for his units. They were actually on board with this idea, even allowing those that fell and their eggs to be taken. Though, there was a strict clause against taking the Golden Eggs, since those were needed to crucially power the new machines their kind were working on ever since the trade deals with the Octarians began. Agreeing to these terms, he first tested things out with the Elites since they have the best training and thus best chance against the Salmonid warriors. If they succeeded, they could then help train other soldiers in separate units to allow for the best amount of experience for everyone. In time, it not only proved a valuable move, but yielded results with getting some power eggs and food for the people back home. Sure, the power egg haul was nowhere near the amount if they just traded their tech for those to begin with, but it was deemed worth it for the other benefits this deal provided.

The Calamari Inkantation in itself is not magic. It just in universe is an incredibly catchy song. So catchy is it, it can spark something in others.

Marina Ida deserted the Octarian Army for a I believe a multitude of reasons. So, with her being this prodigy, there was without a doubt a lot of expectations and pressure that she felt to perform to these expectations. While she did find time to try and engage with what she did love, music, that would always take a backseat should she need to do some drills, work on some machine repairs, design weapons, and so many other things. Sure, she has a big love for machines as well, but I figure she adores the idea of learning the inner workings of any machine that captures her attention. Spending countless hours on one while eventually finding another. While she wanted to do her part, as she is a compassionate individual, she also couldn't help this feeling of not being able to do what she really desired to do. But she didn't have the courage and will to go against the life she had. She just marched on like everyone else. It was by observing all that went down with the NSS assault against the Octarians and then the finale as Octavio was defeated. The song and all she saw finally gave her the willpower to do what she always wanted to do: live her life.

Of course, there was the unintended consequence of her leaving. As Marina Ida was the epitome of Octarians, her desertion would be a major catalyst for many to leave. While some would find success in making a new life on the surface, of course some weren't as lucky: whether getting lost or in the clutches of Kamabo Corp. Not only that, but until Octavio was rescued, society was very much in complete chaos. The Elites did everything to assure the population that all will be fine. While Marina Ida was aware of how some Octolings were starting to appear in Inkopolis, and thus happy for them, it wasn't till the Deepsea Metro incident that she actually realized how much of a ripple affect her desertion had on Octarian society. And thus, the consequences of it. While she doesn't hold any regrets on her decision, she also can't help but feel guilt for those that were not so lucky. It helped to spark her desire to help, but now from the position that she is in considering her influence with being part of Off the Hook and having the backing of Pearl. Of course, while she is noble in her desire to make amends, this, the Chaos vs Order Splatfest, and new direction of Off the Hook would eventually once again pile immense amounts of stress on her that were consuming her internally.

Alma and Cuttlefish basically always butted heads with one another up until after the Deepsea Metro Incident. While he did have other options for the role of Agent 3, Alma was his best choice. But due to her personality absolutely clashing with Cuttlefish, it made the partnership quite a bumpy one. However, Alma in herself didn't hate Cuttlefish or was doing it out of malice, she just truly doesn't fully understand the history behind the Octarians and Inkadians... and personally doesn't care. She just is having a good time and wants some grub. When Cuttlefish was eventually kidnapped, she did take some aspects of this mission a bit more seriously. Kidnapping was not cool. It also helped she vibed more with Callie and Marie.

That about does it for this installment of Lore Bits. Hope ya enjoyed this read into the world of Splatoon: Octo Cuentos. 🤗🎨