Alterra

 ![Alterra Logo](wiki-images/f9/f9aacdde0e0c074b5d0112bc0315e320.png)  -The **Alterra Corporation**, also known as **Alterra**, is a prominent TransGov (Trans-Governmental Corporation) in the Subnautica universe. It is responsible for deep-space exploration, colonization efforts via the Pioneer Program, and the manufacturing of advanced survival equipment, vehicles, and habitat modules.+The **Alterra Corporation**, also known as **Alterra**, is a prominent TransGov (Trans-Governmental Corporation) in the Subnautica universe. It is the primary employer of the player character and other pioneers, overseeing colonization efforts, resource extraction, and technological development.   ## Divisions   Alterra operates through several key divisions:  -*   **Alterra Alms**: Charitable or support arm.-*   **Alterra Tech**: Technology development and manufacturing.-*   **Alterra Future Strategy**: Long-term planning and strategic initiatives.-*   **Pioneer Program**: The primary colonization and exploration initiative, including the crew of the *AISV Cicada*.+*   **Alterra Alms**: The charitable or social welfare arm of the corporation.+*   **Alterra Tech**: Responsible for technological development and manufacturing.+*   **Alterra Future Strategy**: Handles long-term planning and strategic initiatives.+*   **Pioneer Program**: The flagship initiative for colonization and exploration, including the crew of the *AISV Cicada*.   ## Locations  -Alterra has established a presence on multiple worlds and specific sites within them.+Alterra has established a presence on multiple worlds and specific sites within them:  -### Planets *   **Zezura**: A primary colony world for the Pioneer Program.-*   **4546B**: The setting of the first game, where Alterra had previous operations.+*   **Planet 4546B**: The setting of the first Subnautica game, where Alterra had previous operations.  -### Proteus Sites (Zezura)-On the planet Proteus (part of the Zezura system), Alterra has established numerous facilities:+### Proteus Moon Sites  +On the moon Proteus, Alterra has established several facilities and points of interest:+  *   Welcome Center *   Camp One *   Old Habitat *   Research Outpost / Protected Zone Base Camp *   Hot Cave Basecamp *   Tadpole Pens *   **Colonist Bunkers**:     *   Anita's Garden     *   Quaker's Meetinghouse     *   Salvage     *   Unauthorized NoA Modification     *   Sophie's Retreat *   Spider Dome Research Site *   Needler Nest Research Site   ## Employees  -### Key Figures+Alterra employs a vast array of personnel, from maintenance chiefs to specialized scientists.+ +### Notable Individuals+  *   **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".+*   **Alterra Advertiser**: Voice actor for corporate communications.+*   **Alterra Engineer**: Technical staff featured in "Voices from Beyond" logs.+*   **A. Jones**: Member of Alterra Future Strategy.  -### Alterra Future Strategy-*   A. Jones+### Pioneer Program Crew (Cicada / Zezura Colony)  -### Pioneer Program (Cicada / Zezura Colony Pioneers)-The *AISV Cicada* crew and Zezura colonists include:+The *AISV Cicada* crew consists of specialized pioneers tasked with establishing the colony on Zezura:   | Name | Role | | :--- | :--- | | **Anita Gottschall** | Colony Purser | | **Chap Sovann** | Head of Computational Dynamics, Biobed Administrator | | **Rasa "Raster" Niauronyte** | Automation Manager, ASIV Cicada 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** | Pioneer | | **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 |-| **Drowned Pioneer** | Deceased Colonist (Found in EVA Suit/Lifepod Holds) |-| **Player Characters** | "Triage", "Felix", "Stone", "Tether" (Pioneers / Qualified Investigators) |+| **Player Characters** | "Triage", "Felix", "Stone", "Tether" - Pioneers / Qualified Investigators |  -## Products & Equipment+*Note: Some pioneers are found deceased, such as the Drowned Pioneer (EVA Suit) and those in Lifepod Holds.*  -Alterra manufactures a wide array of technology for survival, construction, and exploration.+## Products and Equipment  +Alterra manufactures a wide range of technology essential for survival, exploration, and base building.+  ### Worn Equipment-*   **AEP Suit (Alterra All Environment Protection Suit)**: Available in Orange, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, and Purple variants.-*   **EVA Suit**: For space and hazardous environment operations.+*   **Alterra All Environment Protection (AEP) Suit**: Available in Orange, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, and Purple variants.+*   **EVA Suit**: For extravehicular activities. *   **Diving Equipment**:     *   Fins (Basic, Improved)     *   Rebreather     *   Oxygen Tanks (Standard, High Capacity, Ultra High Capacity)   ### Personal Tools-*   **PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)**+*   **PDA**: Personal Digital Assistant. *   **Habitat Builder**: Handheld device for constructing bases (v7.5ScS). *   **Repair Tool**: For fixing vehicles and equipment.-*   **Wiring Kit** & **Advanced Wiring Kit**-*   **Oil Canister**+*   **Wiring Kit** & **Advanced Wiring Kit**.+*   **Oil Canister**.   ### Fabrication & Manufacturing *   **Fabricator**: Improved Version 3.6. *   **Vehicle Fabricator**: Improved Version 3.6.-*   **Modification Station**: For upgrading equipment.-*   **Alterra Bulk Processor**+*   **Alterra Bulk Processor**.+*   **Modification Station**.  -### Research & Lab Equipment-*   **Alterra Hyperspectral Scanner**-*   **Biolab**-*   **Microscope**-*   **Test Tubes**: Standard, Rack, Case.-*   **Lab Chair**+### Research & Laboratory+*   **Alterra Hyperspectral Scanner**.+*   **Biolab**.+*   **Microscope**, **Test Tubes**, **Test Tube Rack**, **Test Tube Case**.+*   **Lab Chair**.  +### Navigation & Communication+*   **Habitat Beacon**.+*   **Beacon**: "Liuhe Deluxe" dual-mode radioacoustic beacon.+*   **StarNav**: Navigation software.+*   **Roof Antenna**, **Roof Antenna Large**, **Roof Listening Dish**.+  ### Power Systems *   **Generation**:     *   Bioreactor-    *   Thermal Plant ("Hotpot Bite" thermoelectric generator)-    *   Hydroelectric Turbine ("Nausicaa IV")+    *   "Hotpot Bite" Thermoelectric Generator+    *   Alterra Thermal Plant+    *   "Nausicaa IV" Hydroelectric Turbine     *   Solar Panel-*   **Storage & Transmission**:-    *   Power Storage ("Fallback")-    *   Power Transmitter ("Vaporway" wireless power pylon)-    *   Battery Terminal / Power Cell Terminal ("Volta V" rack)-*   **Cells**:-    *   Basic Battery-    *   Power Cell+*   **Charging & Storage**:+    *   "Volta V" Power Cell Rack (Battery Terminal/Power Cell Terminal)+    *   "Fallback" Power Storage+    *   "Vaporway" Wireless Power Pylon+*   **Cells**: Basic Battery, Power Cell.  -### Survival & Emergency-*   **Lifepod**: Rosette V Digital Lifepod.-*   **Survival Multitool**-*   **Standard Knife**-*   **Distraction Flare**-*   **Fire Extinguisher**-*   **First Aid Kits**: Basic (Emergency medical satchel), Enhanced (Trauma-grade medical satchel).-*   **Portable Oxygen Generator**-*   **Dive Elevator**+### Emergency & Survival+*   Fire Extinguisher.+*   **First Aid Kits**: Emergency medical satchel (Basic), Trauma-grade medical satchel (Enhanced).+*   **Rosette V Digital Lifepod**.+*   Survival Guide.+*   **Survival Multitool**.+*   Standard Knife.+*   Distraction Flare.   ### Storage Solutions-*   **Crates**: Large Cargo Crate, 2.2T F2H Cargo Crate, 0.5T Supply Crate, Large Supply Crate, Small Crate, Cargo Box.-*   **Lockers**: Portable Locker, EVA Suit Locker, Alterra "Cachet" Locker, Lifepod Storage Locker, Floor Locker.-*   **Shelving**: Wall Rack, Large Shelf, S Shelf, Wall Shelf, Tool Board.+*   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" Locker.+*   Lifepod Storage Locker.+*   Floor Locker, Wall Rack, Large Shelf, S Shelf, Wall Shelf, Tool Board.  -### Light Sources+### Lighting *   **Handheld**: Flashlight. *   **Placed**: Light Stick. *   **Lamps**: Small Ceiling Light, Rectangular Ceiling Light, Wall Light (Small/Large), Exterior Wall Light, Spotlight, Work Light.   ### Habitat Construction-*   **Structure Parts**: Foundation, Corridor, Room ("Greybox"), Hatch ("Super Barrique"), Window, Nook, Half Round Room, Interior Wall, Interior Arch, Interior Door, Rounded Interior Door (with Lock Terminals), Blast Door, Bay Door, Ladder.+*   **Structure Parts**: Foundation, Corridor, Alterra "Greybox" Room, Hatch ("Super Barrique" selective passage portal), Window, Nook, Half Round Room, Interior Wall, Interior Arch, Interior Door, Rounded Interior Door (with lock terminals), Blast Door, Bay Door, Ladder. *   **Ventilation**: Wall Vent (Small/Large), Roof Pump (Single/Double), Ceiling Pipes.-*   **Docking**: Moonpool, Tadpole Dock.-*   **To Be Added**: Wall Units, Panels, Roof Cylinders/Panels, Floor Mats, Desks (Standard, Tech, Rounded).+*   **Docking Modules**: Moonpool, Tadpole Dock.+*   **To Be Added**: Wall Unit (Small/Large), Wall Panel, Roof Cylinder, Roof Panel Large, Floor Mats, Desks (Standard, Tech, Rounded).  -### Furniture & Decor-*   **Dining**: Dining Chair, Dining Table, Coffee Mug, Plates (Standard/Deep).-*   **Rest**: Single Bed, Bunk Bed, Large Bunk Bed, Stool, Living Room Table, Sofas (Orange/Black).-*   **Decorative Objects**:-    *   Posters: Safety First, Pioneer Program, Scout Ray, Keep Calm, Just Keep Swimming, Zezura, New Life (with/without logo).-    *   Models: Sea Moth Model, Pioneer Hull Plate.-*   **Informational**: Sign, Physical Blueprints (Cyclops, PRAWN).-*   **Other**: Trashcan, Growbed (Planet Beds), Air Bladder.+### Dining & Furniture+*   **Utensils**: Coffee Mug, Dining Plate, Deep Dining Plate.+*   **Containers**: Alterra Water Bottle (Grey/White), Food Container (with Lids).+*   **Furniture**: Dining Chair, Dining Table, Single Bed, Bunk Bed, Large Bunk Bed, Stool, Living Room Table, Orange Sofa, Black Sofa.   ### Technology & Software *   **Noetic Advisor (NoA) System**:     *   Administrative Nucleus (ANu-NoA)     *   NoA Nodes (Lifepod, Terminal, ISV-CI-DSB3)     *   Probes (GCI-ZZ-AH1/2/3)-*   **Biobed**: "Shanti Essentials" Biobed, Stand, System FIVH-3A3.-*   **Scanner Station**: Alterra Scanner Station.-*   **Software**:-    *   Alterra Blueprint Catalogue-    *   NoeticAdvisorShell 2.4.1-    *   Cicada Crew Management System-    *   StarNav-    *   Alterra Career Aptitude Test (ACAP)-*   **Recipe Data Cards**: For High Capacity Air Tank, Rooms, Moonpool, Anomaly, Cicada Upgrades, etc.-*   **Machinery**: MAC Drone, Security Camera, Hologram Projector, Wall Message Panel, Terminal Stand.+*   **Biobed**: "Shanti Essentials" Biobed, Biobed Stand, Alterra biobed system FIVH-3A3.+*   **Software**: Alterra Blueprint Catalogue, NoeticAdvisorShell 2.4.1, Cicada Crew Management System, StarNav, Alterra Career Aptitude Test (ACAP).+*   **Other**: Hologram Projector, Wall Message Panel, Security Camera, Terminal Stand, Data Card Box, Recipe Data Cards.  +### Decorative & Informational+*   **Posters**: Safety First, Pioneer Program, Scout Ray, Keep Calm, Just Keep Swimming, Zezura, "Calling all Pioneers", New Life (with/without logo).+*   **Models**: Sea Moth Model, Pioneer Hull Plate.+*   **Blueprints**: Physical blueprints for Cyclops and PRAWN Suit.+*   **Books**: *4546B: Surviving the Impossible* by Ryley Robinson.+  ### Vehicles & Chassis-*   **Operated Vehicles**:-    *   **AISV Cicada**: Colony Ship.-    *   **Tadpole**: Sea-space mobility pod.-    *   **Seamoth**, **Spacemoth**, **Sunmoth**.-    *   **Neptune Rocket**.-    *   **Cyclops**: Submersible carrier.-    *   **PRAWN**: Exosuit.-    *   **Wakemaker**.-    *   **Lander Modules**: AISV Cicada Landers.-*   **Chassis**:-    *   Tadpole Chassis.-    *   Scout Ray Hydrofoil.-    *   HAUL Rig (Heavy Utility Lifter).-    *   Bullfrog Workmech.-*   **Upgrades & Modules** (Tadpole):-    *   Depth Module Mk. 1 & Mk. 2.-    *   Engine Efficiency Module.-    *   Strike Armor Module.-    *   Cavitation Muffler Module.-    *   Photovoltaic Charger Module.+*   **Ships**: AISV Cicada (Colony Ship), Lander Modules.+*   **Submersibles**: Tadpole (Sea-Space Mobility Pod), Seamoth, Spacemoth, Sunmoth, Cyclops, PRAWN Suit.+*   **Rockets**: Neptune Rocket.+*   **Other**: Wakemaker.+*   **Chassis**: Tadpole Chassis, Scout Ray Hydrofoil, HAUL Rig (Heavy Utility Lifter), Bullfrog Workmech.  -### Navigation & Communication-*   **Devices**: Habitat Beacon, "Liuhe Deluxe" dual-mode radioacoustic beacon.-*   **Antennas**: Roof Antenna, Roof Antenna Large, Roof Listening Dish.+### Upgrades & Modules+*   **Tadpole Modules**: Depth Module Mk. 1 & 2, Engine Efficiency, Strike Armor, Cavitation Muffler, Photovoltaic Charger.  -### Consumables-*   **Nutrient Block**: Macronutrient cake.-*   **Food/Drink Containers**: Alterra Water Bottles (Grey/White), Food Containers (with Lids).- -## Gallery- -*(Gallery images referenced in source but not provided in detail)*- -## References- -1.  Databank entry: Your Contract-2.  Databank entry: Sanner-3.  Hot Cave Base Camp as POI name-4.  Alterracareer.com (Note with Image)-5.  Voices from beyond - Pioneer (Episode #3)-6.  Blueprint displayed on Alterracareer.com+### Miscellaneous+*   **Scanning**: Alterra Scanner Station.+*   **Cultivation**: Growbed (Planet Beds).+*   **Disposal**: Trashcan.+*   **Parts**: System Chip, Dedicated Core.+*   **Consumables**: Nutrient Block (Macronutrient cake).+*   **Machinery**: MAC Drone, Rounded Interior Door Secured Lock Terminal Scanner Drone.+*   **Other Items**: Air Bladder, Time of Day Display.