Alterra Corporation

+The **Alterra Corporation**, also known simply as **Alterra**, is a TransGov entity responsible for interstellar colonization, resource extraction, and advanced technology manufacturing. In *Subnautica 2*, Alterra serves as the player's employer through the Pioneer Program, providing equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure for survival on alien worlds.+ +## Divisions+ +Alterra operates through several specialized divisions:+ +*   **Alterra Alms**: Corporate charity and support division.+*   **Alterra Tech**: Research and development branch.+*   **Alterra Future Strategy**: Long-term planning and strategic operations.+*   **Pioneer Program**: The frontline colonization effort, including the crew of the *AISV Cicada*.+ +## Locations+ +Alterra has established a presence on multiple celestial bodies:+ +*   **Zezura**: A primary colony world.+*   **Planet 4546B**: The setting of the first *Subnautica*, where Alterra previously operated.+ +### Proteus Outposts+ +On the current mission world, Alterra has established several key facilities:+ +*   **Welcome Center**: Initial arrival point.+*   **Camp One**: Early settlement hub.+*   **Old Habitat**: Previous living quarters.+*   **Research Outpost / Protected Zone Base Camp**: Scientific study area.+*   **Hot Cave Basecamp**: Located in geothermal regions.+*   **Tadpole Pens**: Vehicle maintenance and docking.+*   **Colonist Bunkers**: Distributed living quarters, including:+    *   Anita's Garden+    *   Quaker's Meetinghouse+    *   Salvage Site+    *   Unauthorited NoA Modification Site+    *   Sophie's Retreat+*   **Spider Dome Research Site**+*   **Needler Nest Research Site**+ +## Employees+ +Alterra employs a vast workforce ranging from maintenance staff to specialized pioneers.+ +### Notable Personnel+ +*   **Ryley Robinson**: Former Non-Essential Systems Maintenance Chief of the *Aurora* and Motivational Speaker.+*   **Alterra Advertiser**: Corporate media representative.+*   **Alterra Engineer**: Technical staff.+*   **A. Jones**: Member of Alterra Future Strategy.+ +### Pioneer Program Crew (Cicada / Zezura Colony)+ +The *AISV Cicada* crew consists of highly specialized pioneers:+ +| Name | Role |+| :--- | :--- |+| **Anita Gottschall** | Colony Purser |+| **Chap Sovann** | Head of Computational Dynamics, Biobed Administrator |+| **Rasa "Raster" Niauronyte** | Automation Manager, MAC Drone Manager |+| **T. "Ruby" Erdene** | Lead Pilot |+| **Marc "Rowboat" Rho** | Secondary Pilot, Bosun's Mate |+| **Qing "Twinkle" Xing** | Astrogator, Meteorologist |+| **Sophie "Butcher" Boucher** | Colony Surgeon |+| **Udal "Singh" Singh** | Survival Xenobiologist |+| **Sean "Sean" Harris** | Xenogeologist |+| **Nahema Nakota** | Ecologist |+| **Dr. Wu "Dr. Wu" Lianghai** | Dietician |+| **T. "Tuba" Tobukha** | Cook, Dietician's Mate |+| **Mogami "Mogami" Kinu** | Fertility Specialist |+| **Lucretia "Quaker" Kapoor** | Chaplain-Psychiatrist, AI Ethicist |+| **Tziporah "Zip" Malk** | EVA Engineer, Lead Salvor |+| **Zygimantis "Mantis" Tarvydas** | Lead Diver |+| **E. "Thing One" Enebish** | Crew Member |+| **E. "Thing Two" Terbish** | Able Spacer |+| **K. "Wander" Wangmo** | Able Spacer |+| **K. "Ander" Anand** | Able Spacer |+| **Chen "Eddy" Wei** | Lead Miner/Bulk Resource Handler |+| **S. "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 |+ +**Player Characters:**+The player assumes the role of one of several qualified investigators/pioneers, including codenames **Triage**, **Felix**, **Stone**, or **Tether**.+ +## Products & Equipment+ +Alterra manufactures a wide array of technology for survival, construction, and exploration.+ +### Worn Equipment+*   **AEP Suit (Alterra All Environment Protection Suit)**: Available in Orange, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, and Purple variants.+*   **EVA Suit**: For extravehicular activities.+*   **Diving Gear**:+    *   Fins (Basic, Improved)+    *   Rebreather+    *   Oxygen Tanks (Standard, High Capacity, Ultra High Capacity)+ +### Personal Tools+*   **PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)**: Core interface device.+*   **Habitat Builder v7.5ScS**: Handheld construction tool.+*   **Alterra Repair Tool**: For fixing equipment and structures.+*   **Wiring Kit / Advanced Wiring Kit**: Electrical maintenance.+*   **Survival Multitool**: Multi-purpose survival instrument.+*   **Scanner (Alterra Hyperspectral Scanner)**: For analyzing fauna, flora, and fragments.+ +### Fabrication & Construction+*   **Fabricator (Improved Version 3.6)**: Basic crafting station.+*   **Vehicle Fabricator (Improved Version 3.6)**: For constructing vehicles.+*   **Alterra Bulk Processor**: Resource processing.+*   **Modification Station**: For upgrading equipment.+*   **Biolab**: Advanced biological research.+ +### Power & Energy+*   **Bioreactor**: Organic fuel power generation.+*   **Thermal Plant ("Hotpot Bite")**: Geothermal energy.+*   **Hydroelectric Turbine ("Nausicaa IV")**: Water current energy.+*   **Solar Panel**: Surface solar energy.+*   **Power Storage ("Fallback")**: Battery banks.+*   **Power Transmitter ("Vaporway")**: Wireless power distribution.+*   **Batteries**: Basic Battery, Power Cell.+ +### Vehicles+*   **AISV Cicada**: Colony ship.+*   **Tadpole**: Sea-space mobility pod.+*   **Seamoth**: Small personal submersible.+*   **Spacemoth / Sunmoth**: Atmospheric/space variants.+*   **Neptune Rocket**: Space launch vehicle.+*   **Cyclops**: Large mobile submarine base.+*   **PRAWN Suit**: Exosuit for deep-sea operations.+*   **Wakemaker**: Surface vehicle.+ +#### Vehicle Chassis & Modules+*   **Tadpole Chassis Variants**:+    *   Scout Ray Hydrofoil+    *   HAUL Rig (Heavy Utility Lifter)+    *   Bullfrog Workmech+*   **Tadpole Upgrades**:+    *   Depth Module Mk. 1 & Mk. 2+    *   Engine Efficiency Module+    *   Strike Armor Module+    *   Cavitation Muffler Module+    *   Photovoltaic Charger Module+ +### Habitat Components+*   **Structural Parts**: Foundations, Corridors, Rooms ("Greybox"), Hatches, Windows, Nooks, Half Round Rooms, Interior Walls/Arches/Doors.+*   **Docking**: Moonpool, Tadpole Dock.+*   **Ventilation**: Wall Vents, Roof Pumps, Ceiling Pipes.+*   **Lighting**: Ceiling Lights, Wall Lights, Spotlights, Work Lights.+ +### Survival & Emergency+*   **Lifepod (Rosette V Digital Lifepod)**: Emergency escape vessel.+*   **First Aid Kits**: Basic and Enhanced (Trauma-grade).+*   **Fire Extinguisher**+*   **Distraction Flare**+*   **Portable Oxygen Generator**+*   **Dive Elevator**+ +### Storage & Furniture+*   **Crates & Lockers**: Large Cargo Crates, Supply Crates, Small Crates, Portable Lockers, EVA Suit Lockers, Floor/Wall Lockers.+*   **Furniture**: Beds (Single, Bunk), Sofas, Tables, Chairs, Shelves.+*   **Dining**: Plates, Mugs, Food Containers, Water Bottles.+ +### Technology & Software+*   **Noetic Advisor (NoA) System**: AI network including Administrative Nucleus (ANu-NoA) and various nodes.+*   **Biobed ("Shanti Essentials")**: Medical treatment station.+*   **Scanner Station**: Area scanning device.+*   **Software**:+    *   Alterra Blueprint Catalogue+    *   StarNav Navigation System+    *   Cicada Crew Management System+    *   Alterra Career Aptitude Test (ACAP)+ +### Decorative & Informational+*   **Posters**: Safety First, Pioneer Program, Scout Ray, Keep Calm, Just Keep Swimming, Zezura, New Life.+*   **Models**: Sea Moth Model.+*   **Blueprints**: Physical blueprints for Cyclops and PRAWN Suit.+*   **Books**: *4546B: Surviving the Impossible* by Ryley Robinson.+ +### Consumables+*   **Nutrient Block**: Standard ration food.+*   **Water**: Isotonic and standard varieties.+ +## Gallery+ +*(Gallery images referenced in source but not displayed)*+ +## References+ +1.  Databank entry: Your Contract+2.  Databank entry: Sanner+3.  Hot Cave Base Camp POI name+4.  Alterracareer.com promotional materials