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Alterra

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Structured comprehensive overview of the Alterra Corporation, including divisions, locations, employee roster, and extensive catalog of manufactured products, vehicles, and equipment.

 ![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 the primary employer of the player character and other pioneers, overseeing colonization efforts, resource extraction, and technological development.+The **Alterra Corporation**, also known as **Alterra**, is a powerful TransGov (Trans-Governmental Corporation). It plays a central role in the colonization of new worlds, specifically through its Pioneer Program and operations on the planet Zezura.   ## Divisions  -Alterra operates through several key divisions:+Alterra is composed of several key divisions:  -*   **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*.+*   **Alterra Alms**: Charitable or support arm of the corporation.+*   **Alterra Tech**: Research and development division.+*   **Alterra Future Strategy**: Strategic planning division.+*   **Pioneer Program**: Responsible for colonization efforts, including the crew of the AISV Cicada.   ## Locations  -Alterra has established a presence on multiple worlds and specific sites within them:+Alterra operates across multiple star systems and planets:  -*   **Zezura**: A primary colony world for the Pioneer Program.-*   **Planet 4546B**: The setting of the first Subnautica game, where Alterra had previous operations.+*   **Zezura**: A primary colony world.+*   **Planet 4546B**: Site of previous Alterra operations (linked to the Aurora incident).  -### Proteus Moon Sites+### Proteus System Sites  -On the moon Proteus, Alterra has established several facilities and points of interest:+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**:     *   Anita's Garden     *   Quaker's Meetinghouse     *   Salvage     *   Unauthorized NoA Modification     *   Sophie's Retreat *   Spider Dome Research Site *   Needler Nest Research Site   ## Employees  -Alterra employs a vast array of personnel, from maintenance chiefs to specialized scientists.+### Key Figures  -### Notable Individuals+*   **Ryley Robinson**: Former Non-Essential Systems Maintenance Chief of the Aurora; later Motivational Speaker.+*   **Alterra Advertiser**: Voice featured in "Voices from Beyond".+*   **Alterra Engineer**: Voice featured in "Voices from Beyond".  -*   **Ryley Robinson**: Former Non-Essential Systems Maintenance Chief of the *Aurora* and Motivational Speaker.-*   **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  -### Pioneer Program Crew (Cicada / Zezura Colony)+*   A. Jones  -The *AISV Cicada* crew consists of specialized pioneers tasked with establishing the colony on Zezura:+### Pioneer Program (Cicada / Zezura Colony Pioneers)  +The crew of the AISV Cicada and associated pioneers 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 |-| **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 |-| **Player Characters** | "Triage", "Felix", "Stone", "Tether" - Pioneers / Qualified Investigators |+| 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 Crew (EVA Suit/Lifepod Holds) |+| "Triage" | Pioneer / Qualified Investigator (Player Character) |+| "Felix" | Pioneer / Qualified Investigator (Player Character) |+| "Stone" | Pioneer / Qualified Investigator (Player Character) |+| "Tether" | Pioneer / Qualified Investigator (Player Character) |  -*Note: Some pioneers are found deceased, such as the Drowned Pioneer (EVA Suit) and those in Lifepod Holds.*+## Products & Equipment  -## Products and Equipment+Alterra manufactures a wide range of technology, from personal survival gear to large-scale habitat components.  -Alterra manufactures a wide range of technology essential for survival, exploration, and base building.-  ### Worn Equipment-*   **Alterra All Environment Protection (AEP) Suit**: Available in Orange, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, and Purple variants.-*   **EVA Suit**: For extravehicular activities.+ +*   **Alterra All Environment Protection Suit (AEP Suit)**: Available in Orange, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, and Purple variants.+*   **EVA Suit**: Standard extravehicular activity protection. *   **Diving Equipment**:-    *   Fins (Basic, Improved)-    *   Rebreather-    *   Oxygen Tanks (Standard, High Capacity, Ultra High Capacity)+    *   Fins: Basic Fins, Improved Fins+    *   Breathing Masks: Rebreather+    *   Oxygen Tanks: Standard Air Tank, High Capacity Air Tank, Ultra High Capacity Air Tank  -### Personal Tools-*   **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**.+### Personal Tools & Navigation+ +*   **PDA**: Alterra Personal Digital Assistant.+*   **Habitat Builder**: Handheld construction tool (v7.5ScS).+*   **Repair Tool**: Alterra Repair Tool.+*   **Wiring Kits**: Standard and Advanced. *   **Oil Canister**.+*   **Navigation Devices**: Habitat Beacon, "Liuhe Deluxe" dual-mode radioacoustic beacon.+*   **Software**: StarNav.  -### Fabrication & Manufacturing-*   **Fabricator**: Improved Version 3.6.-*   **Vehicle Fabricator**: Improved Version 3.6.-*   **Alterra Bulk Processor**.+### Fabrication & Research+ +*   **Fabricators**: Fabricator (Improved Version 3.6), Vehicle Fabricator (Improved Version 3.6).+*   **Processor**: Alterra bulk processor. *   **Modification Station**.+*   **Lab Equipment**: Biolab, Microscope, Test Tubes (Tube, Rack, Case).+*   **Field Equipment**: Alterra Hyperspectral Scanner.+*   **Laboratory Furniture**: 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-    *   "Hotpot Bite" Thermoelectric Generator-    *   Alterra Thermal Plant-    *   "Nausicaa IV" Hydroelectric Turbine-    *   Solar Panel-*   **Charging & Storage**:-    *   "Volta V" Power Cell Rack (Battery Terminal/Power Cell Terminal)-    *   "Fallback" Power Storage-    *   "Vaporway" Wireless Power Pylon+ +*   **Generation**: Bioreactor, "Hotpot Bite" thermoelectric generator, Alterra Thermal Plant, "Nausicaa IV" hydroelectric turbine, Solar Panel.+*   **Charging**: "Volta V" power cell rack (Battery/Power Cell Terminal).+*   **Storage & Transmission**: "Fallback" power Storage, "Vaporway" wireless power pylon. *   **Cells**: Basic Battery, Power Cell.+*   **Parts**: System Chip, Dedicated Core.   ### Emergency & Survival+  *   Fire Extinguisher.-*   **First Aid Kits**: Emergency medical satchel (Basic), Trauma-grade medical satchel (Enhanced).-*   **Rosette V Digital Lifepod**.+*   First Aid Kits: Emergency medical satchel (Basic), trauma-grade medical satchel (Enhanced).+*   **Lifepod**: Rosette V Digital Lifepod. *   Survival Guide.-*   **Survival Multitool**.+*   Survival Multitool. *   Standard Knife. *   Distraction Flare.+*   Air Bladder.  -### Storage Solutions+### Storage & Containers+  *   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.+*   EVA suit locker. *   Alterra "Cachet" Locker. *   Lifepod Storage Locker. *   Floor Locker, Wall Rack, Large Shelf, S Shelf, Wall Shelf, Tool Board.  -### Lighting+### Light Sources+  *   **Handheld**: Flashlight. *   **Placed**: Light Stick.-*   **Lamps**: Small Ceiling Light, Rectangular Ceiling Light, Wall Light (Small/Large), Exterior Wall Light, Spotlight, Work Light.+*   **Lamps**: Small Ceiling Light, Rectangular Ceiling Light, Wall Light Small, Wall Light Large, Exterior Wall Light, Spotlight, Work Light.  -### Habitat Construction-*   **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 Modules**: Moonpool, Tadpole Dock.-*   **To Be Added**: Wall Unit (Small/Large), Wall Panel, Roof Cylinder, Roof Panel Large, Floor Mats, Desks (Standard, Tech, Rounded).+### Communications & Scanning  -### Dining & Furniture+*   Roof Antenna, Roof Antenna Large, Roof Listening Dish.+*   Alterra Scanner Station.+ +### Dining & Food Preparation+  *   **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.+*   **Containers**: Alterra Water Bottle (Grey/White), Alterra Food Container (with Lids).+*   **Furniture**: Dining Chair, Dining Table.  -### 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, 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.+### Rest & Relaxation  -### 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.+*   Single Bed, Bunk Bed, Large Bunk Bed.+*   Stool, Living Room Table.+*   Orange Sofa, Black Sofa.  +### Habitat Structure Parts+ +*   **Foundation**.+*   **Rooms**: Alterra "Greybox", Nook, Half Round Room.+*   **Connections**: Corridor, Hatch ("Super Barrique" selective passage portal), Interior Door, Rounded Interior Door (with Lock Terminals), Blast Door, Bay Door.+*   **Windows & Walls**: Window, Interior Wall, Interior Arch.+*   **Access**: Ladder.+*   **Docking**: Moonpool, Tadpole Dock.+*   **Ventilation**: Wall Vent (Small/Large), Roof Pump (Single/Double), Ceiling Pipes.+*   **Other**: Wall Unit Small/Large, Wall Panel, Roof Cylinder, Roof Panel Large, Floor Mats, Desks (Standard, Tech, Rounded).+ +### 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.+ +### Other Technology & Software+ +*   **Noetic Advisor (NoA) System**:+    *   Administrative Nucleus (ANu-NoA).+    *   Nodes: Lifepod NoA Node, NoA Terminal, ISV-CI-DSB3, Probes GCI-ZZ-AH1/2/3.+*   **Biobeds**: "Shanti Essentials" Biobed, Biobed Stand, Alterra biobed system FIVH-3A3.+*   **Data Cards**: Recipe Data Cards (for High Capacity Air Tank, Rooms, Moonpool, etc.), Data Card Box.+*   **Software**: Alterra Blueprint Catalogue, NoeticAdvisorShell 2.4.1, Cicada Crew Management System, Alterra Career Aptitude Test (ACAP).+*   **Machinery**: MAC Drone, Rounded Interior Door Secured Lock Terminal Scanner Drone.+*   **Misc**: Hologram Projector, Wall Message Panel, Security Camera, Terminal Stand, Sign, Trashcan, Growbed.+  ### Vehicles & Chassis-*   **Ships**: AISV Cicada (Colony Ship), Lander Modules.-*   **Submersibles**: Tadpole (Sea-Space Mobility Pod), Seamoth, Spacemoth, Sunmoth, Cyclops, PRAWN Suit.-*   **Rockets**: Neptune Rocket.+ +*   **Ships**: AISV Cicada (Colony Ship), Neptune Rocket.+*   **Submersibles**: Tadpole (sea-space mobility pod), Seamoth, Spacemoth, Sunmoth, Cyclops, PRAWN.+*   **Landers**: AISV Cicada Lander Modules. *   **Other**: Wakemaker.-*   **Chassis**: Tadpole Chassis, Scout Ray Hydrofoil, HAUL Rig (Heavy Utility Lifter), Bullfrog Workmech.+*   **Chassis**:+    *   Tadpole Chassis.+    *   Scout Ray Hydrofoil.+    *   HAUL Rig (Heavy Utility Lifter).+    *   Bullfrog Workmech.   ### Upgrades & Modules-*   **Tadpole Modules**: Depth Module Mk. 1 & 2, Engine Efficiency, Strike Armor, Cavitation Muffler, Photovoltaic Charger.  -### 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.+*   Tadpole Depth Module Mk. 1 & Mk. 2.+*   Engine Efficiency Module.+*   Strike Armor Module.+*   Cavitation Muffler Module.+*   Photovoltaic Charger Module.+ +### Consumables+ +*   Nutrient Block (Macronutrient cake).+ +### Informational Items+ +*   Physical Blueprints: Cyclops Blueprints, PRAWN Blueprints.+*   Books: *4546B: Surviving the Impossible* by Ryley Robinson.

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