It’s nearly time for the Splatacolypse to begin, and as such all the players have made their allegiances known. Previously, we saw how everyone around Inkopolis Square — from Squid Sisters, to shopkeepers, to Salmonids — was voting for this all out war of Chaos versus Order. Now the last set of characters has shared their motivations and decisions, clearing the way for the beginning of the end.
Championing Order seems to be (almost) the entire Octarian race. Persisting on the cold, mechanical consistency of their technology, they fall in line to march towards a brighter tomorrow. As for Chaos, Iso Padre is about ready for something new. Leave it to him to drop a little wisdom on the beauty of imperfections.
Iso Padre: #TeamChaos
"It's the flaws that make a thing beautiful. Someday you'll see that too."
What drove the Padre to Team Chaos? Could be that after so long traveling the same rails in the same car, he's ready for something new, no matter what shape it takes. pic.twitter.com/0oQVqfJZ14— Nintendo Versus (@NintendoVS) July 10, 2019
Next up, we have the playable Agents of the game’s single-player story modes and an old salt of an ally. Cap’n Cuttlefish and Agent 3 stand united for Order, silently watching over Inkopolis to keep it safe and as it should be. On the opposite end of that spectrum we’ve Agent 4, ready to roll with whatever Chaos comes if it means more freedom and flexibility. As for Agent 8, their meticulous nature is both a blessing and a curse, reminding them of their past and setting the stage for an Orderly future.
Cap'n Cuttlefish & Agent 3: #TeamOrder
"We're on duty today, whether you like it or not. Can't sleep while the enemy plots!"
Agents 1 and 2 are generally busy with their own problems these days, so these guardians of order protect the denizens of Inkopolis from the shadows. pic.twitter.com/UBGVCNhGpC— Nintendo Versus (@NintendoVS) July 11, 2019
Agent 4: #TeamChaos
Agent 4 is the type of squid who goes with the flow, even when the waters are raging. This silent squid values freedom & flexibility more than anything, & while it's rumored that Agent 4 helped Marie save the world, it was probably mostly Marie's idea. pic.twitter.com/0iaOelNptP
— Nintendo Versus (@NintendoVS) July 12, 2019
Agent 8: #TeamOrder
Even Octolings who've been freed by the Calamari Inkantation don't lose their disciplined personalities. Agent 8 can't sleep until every nearby weapon has been cleaned & checked. In fact, Sheldon might be looking to hire Eight to work at Ammo Knights. pic.twitter.com/ApQvXNPWkv— Nintendo Versus (@NintendoVS) July 14, 2019
A pair of pairs is rounding out the ensemble, with DJ Octavio partnering up with… Li’l Judd? Both of them are looking to take the limelight (by force if they have to) and bring a Chaotic energy to the fold. Hoping to douse their sparks of creativity are Telephone and C.Q. Cumber, fighting against free will and out to craft their own kind of Order.
DJ Octavio & Li'l Judd: #TeamChaos
"Don't furget about us!"
One has tasted bitter defeat in battle. The other is literally a copycat. These two may be nothing alike, but their desire to step out of the shadows and into the light burns with all the chaos of a firestorm. pic.twitter.com/cs5QpzB9Sa— Nintendo Versus (@NintendoVS) July 14, 2019
Telephone & C.Q. Cumber: #TeamOrder
"These failed prototypes, endlessly warring for turf…"
If chaos already reigns & order needs to be restored, who decides what "order" looks like? These 2 have their own opinions, & they probably don't include the words "free" or "will." pic.twitter.com/WlNJWpGwjX— Nintendo Versus (@NintendoVS) July 16, 2019
And of course, things wouldn’t be complete without the two leading ladies of this and every other Splatoon 2 Splatfest. Pearl, the Queen of Chaos, ready to shatter monotony with her powerful voice; Marina, the Octoling of Order, fighting to maintain the rhythm of everything she’s grown to love. Decide who you’re aligned with and be ready to Turf War under the truest neutrality that is Judd, the herald of the Splatocolypse who will make the final call.
Pearl: #TeamChaos
"With chaos, you never know what'll happen next, which is AWESOME!"
The Queen of Chaos won't stand for a world full of the same old boring colors. What new hues will the power of her voice unleash during the #FinalSplatfest? pic.twitter.com/D3P3EUlnDh— Nintendo Versus (@NintendoVS) July 16, 2019
Marina: #TeamOrder
"I just want to protect the balance I've found in my life."
Vowing to defend the stable life she's created for herself, this determined DJ holds these thoughts in her heart as the #FinalSplatfest arrives. pic.twitter.com/XL1ZYvFs1y— Nintendo Versus (@NintendoVS) July 17, 2019
It’s all going down starting today, so grab your weapon of choice and hop online. You’ve got until July 21st to cover every last inch of every Shifty Station there ever was (and one brand new finale of a stage) in ink and paint.
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Written by Ricky Berg
When he isn’t writing for Nintendo Wire, Ricky’s anticipating the next Kirby, Fire Emblem, or if the stars ever align, Mother 3 to be released. Till then he’ll have the warm comfort of Super Smash Bros. to keep him going.
