Alterra, also known as the Alterra Corporation, is a Trans-Gov (Trans-Governmental Corporation) that plays a central role in the colonization and exploration efforts in the Subnautica universe.
Divisions
Alterra is organized into several key divisions:
- Alterra Tech: Responsible for technological development and manufacturing.
- Alterra Future Strategy: Handles long-term planning and strategic initiatives.
- Alterra Alms: Oversees humanitarian and colonization efforts, including the Pioneer Program.
- Pioneer Program: The initiative responsible for colonizing new worlds, notably crewing the AISV Cicada.
Locations
Alterra operates in various locations across different star systems:
Proteus Region Sites
Specific Alterra facilities and points of interest include:
- Welcome Center
- Camp One
- Old Habitat
- Research Outpost / Protected Zone Base Camp
- Hot Cave Basecamp
- Tadpole Pens
- Colonist Bunkers:
- Spider Dome Research Site
- Needler Nest Research Site
Employees
Alterra employs a vast workforce ranging from maintenance staff to specialized scientists and pioneers.
Notable Figures
- Ryley Robinson: Former Non-Essential Systems Maintenance Chief of the Aurora and Motivational Speaker.
- Alterra Advertiser: Voice featured in "Voices from Beyond".
- Alterra Engineer: Voice featured in "Voices from Beyond".
- A. Jones: Member of Alterra Future Strategy.
Pioneer Program (Alterra Alms)
The Zezura Colonists aboard the AISV Cicada include:
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Anita Gottschall | Colony Purser |
| Chap Sovann | Head of Computational Dynamics, Biobed Administrator |
| Rasa "Raster" Niauronyte | Automation Manager, ASIV Cicada MAC Drone Manager |
| Tsewangiin "Ruby" Anar | Lead Pilot |
| Marc "Rowboat" Rho | Secondary Pilot, Bosun's Mate |
| Qing "Twinkle" Xing | Astrogator, Meteorologist |
| Sophie "Butcher" Boucher | Colony Surgeon |
| Udal Singh | Survival Xenobiologist |
| Sean Harris | Xenogeologist |
| Nahema Nakota | Ecologist |
| Wu "Dr. Wu" Lianghai | Dietician |
| Temuliin "Tuba" Tobukha | Cook, Dietician's mate |
| Mogami Kinu | Fertility Specialist |
| Lucretia "Quaker" Kapoor | Chaplain-Psychiatrist, AI Ethicist |
| Tziporah "Zip" Malk | EVA Engineer, Lead Salvor |
| Zygimantis "Mantis" Tarvydas | Lead Diver |
| Enkhiin "Thing One" Enebish | Pioneer |
| Enkhiin "Thing Two" Terbish | Able Spacer |
| Kinuiin "Wander" Wangmo | Able Spacer |
| Kinuiin "Ander" Anand | Able Spacer |
| Chen "Eddy" Wei | Lead Miner/Bulk Resource Handler |
| Sansariin "Ganzo" Ganzorig | Sensor Operator |
| Phoebe "Gram" Grammaticas | Communications Specialist |
| Melaku "Mel" Sansar | Survival Specialist, Celebrity Sponsor |
| Dafydiin Rhiannon | Cartographer |
| Rauli "Iso" Isotalo | Seasoned Pioneer, Survival Specialist, Celebrity Sponsor |
| Drowned Pioneer (EVA Suit) | Deceased Pioneer |
| Drowned Pioneer (Lifepod Holds) | Deceased Pioneer |
| "Triage" | Pioneer / Qualified Investigator |
| "Felix" | Pioneer / Qualified Investigator |
| "Stone" | Pioneer / Qualified Investigator |
| "Tether" | Pioneer / Qualified Investigator |
Products and Technology
Alterra manufactures a wide array of equipment, vehicles, and base components.
Worn Equipment
- Alterra All Environment Protection Suit (AEP Suit): Available in Orange, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, and Purple variants.
- EVA Suit
- Diving Equipment:
- Fins: Basic Fins, Improved Fins
- Breathing Masks: Rebreather
- Oxygen Tanks: Standard Air Tank, High Capacity Air Tank, Ultra High Capacity Air Tank
Personal Tools
- Alterra Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
- Survival Multitool
- Standard Knife
- Flashlight
Construction & Maintenance
- Alterra Handheld Habitat Builder: Habitat Builder v7.5ScS
- Alterra Repair Tool
- Wiring Kit
- Advanced Wiring Kit
- Oil Cannister
Fabrication
- Fabricator: Fabricator (Improved Version 3.6)
- Vehicle Fabricator: Vehicle Fabricator (Improved Version 3.6)
- Alterra bulk processor
- Modification Station
Research & Lab Equipment
- Scanner: Alterra Hyperspectral Scanner
- Biolab
- Microscope
- Test Tubes (Test Tube, Test Tube Rack, Test Tube Case)
- Lab Chair
Power Systems
- Generation:
- Charging:
- Storage & Transmission:
- Batteries & Cells:
Survival & Emergency
- Rosette V Digital Lifepod
- Survival Guide
- Distraction Flare
- Fire Extinguisher
- Emergency medical satchel
- trauma-grade medical satchel
- Portable Oxygen Generator
- Dive Elevator
- Air Bladder
Storage Solutions
- Alterra Large Cargo Crate
- Alterra 2.2T F2H Cargo Crate "26/GG/381"
- Alterra 0.5T Supply Crate "33/OO/451"
- Alterra Large Supply Crate
- Alterra Small Crate
- Alterra Cargo Box
- Portable Locker
- EVA suit locker
- Alterra "Cachet"
- Lifepod Storage Locker
- Floor Locker
- Storage Cache
- Wall Rack
- Large Shelf
- S Shelf
- Wall Shelf
- Tool Board
Lighting
- Handheld: Flashlight
- Placed: Light Stick
- Lamps:
Dining & Food Preparation
- Utensils: Coffee Mug, Dining Plate, Deep Dining Plate
- Containers:
- Alterra Water Bottle (Grey) - used for Isotonic Water
- Alterra Water Bottle (White) - used for Water
- Alterra Food Container
- Alterra Food Container Lid
- Alterra Transparent Food Container Lid
- Furniture:
Rest & Relaxation
- Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Large Bunk Bed
- Stool
- Living Room Table
- Orange Sofa
- Black Sofa
Habitat Structure Parts
- Foundation
- Corridor
- Alterra "Greybox"
- "Super Barrique" selective passage portal
- Window
- Nook
- Half Round Room
- Interior Wall
- Interior Arch
- Interior Door
- Rounded Interior Door
- Rounded Interior Door Lock Terminal
- Rounded Interior Door Secured Lock Terminal
- Blast Door
- Bay Door
- Ladder
- Docking Modules:
- Ventilation:
Decorative Objects
- Safety First Poster
- Pioneer Program Poster
- Pioneer Hull Plate
- Scout Ray Poster
- Keep Calm Poster
- Just Keep Swimming Poster
- Zezura Poster
- "Calling all Pioneers" Poster
- New Life Poster (with and without Alterra logo)
- Sea Moth Model
Other Technology & Software
- Noetic Advisor System:
- Biobeds:
- "Shanti Essentials" Biobed
- Biobed Stand
- Alterra biobed system FIVH-3A3
- Data Cards:
- data card box
- recipe data card (for High Capacity Air Tank, Greybox Room, Half Round Room, Nook, Moonpool, Anomaly, Cicada Debris Scanner Station Upgrade)
- Software:
- Alterra Blueprint Catalogue
- Noetic Advisor (AI) - NoteicAdvisorShell 2.4.1
- Cicada Crew Management System
- StarNav
- Alterra Career Aptitude Test (ACAP)
- Machinery:
- MAC Drone
- Rounded Interior Door Secured Lock Terminal Scanner Drone
- Hologram Projector
- Wall Message Panel
- Security Camera
- Terminal Stand
Vehicles
- AISV Cicada (Colony Ship) and Lander Modules
- Tadpole sea-space mobility pod
- Seamoth
- Spacemoth
- Sunmoth
- Neptune rocket
- Cyclops
- PRAWN
- Wakemaker
Vehicle Chassis & Upgrades
- Chassis:
- Tadpole Chassis
- Scout Ray Hydrofoil
- HAUL rig (Heavy Utility Lifter)
- Bullfrog Workmech
- Tadpole Modules:
Miscellaneous
- Navigation: Habitat Beacon, "Liuhe Deluxe" dual-mode radioacoustic beacon
- Communications: Roof Antenna, Roof Antenna Large, Roof Listening Dish
- Electrical Parts: System Chip, Dedicated Core
- Garbage Disposal: Trashcan
- Cultivation: Growbed (Planet Beds)
- Informational: Sign, Physical Blueprints (Cyclops, PRAWN)
- Consumables: Nutrient Block (Macronutrient cake)
- Books & Media: 4546B: Surviving the Impossible by Ryley Robinson
References
- Databank entry: Your Contract
- Databank entry: Scanner
- Hot Cave Base Camp as POI name
- Note with Image displayed on Alterracareer.com
- Voices from beyond - Pioneer (Episode #3)
- Blueprint displayed on Alterracareer.com
