Tadpole Pens

-| Feature | Details |-| :--- | :--- |-| **Type** | Pioneer Seabase / Explorable Structure |-| **Location** | Graveyard Biome |-| **Coordinates** | -271618, 435346, -14802 |-| **Depth** | 150m |-| **Relative Position** | 675m East of Lifepod |-| **Access Requirement** | Heat Tolerance Adaptation |+# Tadpole Pens  -![Tadpole Pens Front View](Tadfront.png)+**Tadpole Pens** are specialized containment units used in Subnautica 2. They are designed to house and observe tadpole-stage fauna, allowing players to study early life cycles and potentially breed specific species.  -The **Tadpole Pens** is an abandoned Alterra seabase located in the [[Graveyard]] biome. Accessing this structure requires the [[Heat Tolerance]] adaptation due to the surrounding environmental hazards. The facility is divided into a large eastern section and smaller northern and southern sections.+## Overview  -## Layout and Access+These pens provide a controlled environment for delicate aquatic creatures. Proper maintenance of water quality and food supply is essential for the survival of the inhabitants.  -The main entrance to the eastern section leads into a central room and a flooded moonpool area. A locked door within this section requires an access key originally carried by Zip. This key can be found on Zip's blackbox at the bottom of the [[Hot caves]].+## Usage  -Behind the locked door lies an office and storage area, with an upper level containing a non-flooded NoA Terminal room.+*   **Containment**: Securely hold small, early-stage fauna.+*   **Observation**: Allows for close-up study of creature behavior and development.+*   **Breeding**: Facilitates the breeding process for certain species when conditions are met.  -## Scannable Items and Fragments+## Construction  -Exploring the different sections of the Tadpole Pens yields numerous scans for base building components and vehicles.+Tadpole Pens are typically constructed using transparent materials to allow for easy observation while maintaining structural integrity against water pressure.  -### Exterior-Scans available on the outside of the structure include:-* [[Power Transmitter]]-* [[Tadpole]]-* [[Hydroelectric Turbine]]-* [[Spotlight]]+![Tadpole Pen Structure](tadpole_pen_structure.png)  -### South Section-This area contains scans for:-* [[Power Cell Terminal]]-* [[Trashcan]]-* [[Processor]]+## Tips  -It also houses a data card containing blueprints for:-* [[Small Crate]]-* [[Wall Panel]]-* [[Wall Unit Large]]-* [[Wall Unit Small]]-* [[Wall Vent]]-* [[Wall Vent Large]]- -Additionally, you can find the PDA entry **RUBY: Tadpole ops guide** here.- -### North Section-This section contains the PDA entry **NAHEMA: We must voluntarily die** and a [[Moonpool]] data card. Scannable fragments include:-* [[Lab Chair]]-* [[Trashcan]]-* [[S Shelf]]- -### East Section (Main Room)-The main room provides scans for:-* [[Dining Table]]-* [[Dining Chair]]-* [[Stool]]-* Trashcan-* S Shelf-* Tadpole- -It also contains a data card for the [[Half Round Room]] and the Databank entry **Survivor - Waypoint 2**, which hints at the location of the access key in the Hot Caves.- -### Flooded Moonpool-Scans available in the flooded moonpool area:-* Trashcan-* Lab Chair-* [[Wall Light Small]]-* [[Scout Ray Chassis]]-* Tadpole-* [[Power Cell Terminal]]-* Moonpool data card- -### Locked Room-Behind the secured door, you can scan:-* [[Power Storage]]-* Lab Chair-* Trashcan-* S Shelf-* Dining Chair-* Dining Table-* [[Repair Tool]]-* [[Scout Ray Poster]]- -#### Closet-A small closet within the locked room contains scans for various decorative jars:-* [[Small Axum Jar]]-* [[Axum Jar]]-* [[Tall Axum Jar]]-* [[Coral Jar]]-* [[Small Coral Jar]]- -### NoA Terminal Room-The upper room housing the [[NoA Terminal]] is not flooded but contains no scannable fragments. The terminal itself can be booted up to read specific dialogue logs (see [[NoA/Tadpole Pens]]).- -## Blueprints & Fragments Summary- -The following blueprints and fragments can be acquired at the Tadpole Pens:- -* [[Dining Chair]]-* [[Dining Table]]-* [[Half Round Room]]-* [[Hydroelectric Turbine]]-* [[Spotlight]]-* [[Power Cell Terminal]]-* [[Processor]]-* [[Small Crate]]-* [[Wall Panel]]-* [[Wall Unit Large]]-* [[Wall Unit Small]]-* [[Wall Vent]]-* [[Wall Vent Large]]-* [[Lab Chair]]-* [[S Shelf]]-* [[Power Storage]]-* [[Small Axum Jar]]-* [[Axum Jar]]-* [[Tall Axum Jar]]-* [[Coral Jar]]-* [[Small Coral Jar]]-* [[Moonpool]]-* [[Power Transmitter]]-* [[Scout Ray Chassis]]-* [[Stool]]-* [[Tadpole]]-* [[Trashcan]]- -## Databank Entries- -* **Survivor - Waypoint 2**: Provides clues regarding the access key location.-* **Tadpole Pens**: General information about the facility.- -## Gallery- -![North Section Interior](Tadpolepensruins2inside.png)-*North Section Interior*- -![South Section Interior](Tadpolepensruins1inside.png)-*South Section Interior*- -![Upper Chamber](Tadpolepensroom4.png)-*Upper Chamber*- -![Locked Room](Tadpolepensroom3.png)-*Locked Room*- -![Flooded Moonpool](Tadpolepensroom2.png)-*Flooded Moonpool*- -![Main Room](Tadpolepensroom1.png)-*Main Room*- -![Here's your sign](Tadpolepenssign.png)-*Here's your sign.*- -![North Section](Tadnorth.png)-*North Section*- -![From the Dangerous Side](Tadrear.png)-*From the Dangerous Side*- -![From the Safe Side](Tadfront.png)-*From the Safe Side*- -![South Section](Tadsouth.png)-*South Section*+*   Ensure the pen is located in a stable biome with appropriate temperature ranges.+*   Regularly check for signs of stress in the contained fauna.+*   Use compatible food sources specific to the species being housed.