Octotrooper

Trooper of the Octarian Army

General infantry of the Octarian army composed of octopuses, with various subtypes existing.

Trivia

  • Octotroopers have degenerated limbs but fight with advanced weapons.
  • Subtypes include the shield-holding Shield Octotrooper and the flying Octocopter.
  • The symbol of the Octarian Army is 'Oodenchinamazu'.
  • Octolings are humanoid Octarian soldiers and also appear as enemies to Inklings.
  • Some Octotrooper tactics include sniping from stealth.

Alternate names

Octotrooper Shield Octotrooper Twin Octotrooper Octodiver Octocopter

Tags

Octotrooper Octarian Splatoon Octopus Trooper Variant Hero Mode

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Species
Octopus-like creature

Appearance

Overall appearance
It has the appearance of a multi-armed octopus, and subtypes with various equipment also exist. Basically, it has an orange or purple body with multiple tentacles, and in the game, it attacks using ink.
Distinguishing features
  • Multi-armed tentacles
  • Subtypes with various armaments or equipment also exist
  • Uses degenerated limbs along with mechanical weapons
Iconic items
  • Ink Weapons
  • Shield (Shield Octotrooper)
  • Twin Tentacles (Twin Octotrooper)
  • Stealth Ability (Octodiver)
  • Propeller (Octocopter)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Combative
Detailed personality
Mass-produced soldiers thoroughly trained as troopers of the Octarian army, acting as enemies that stand in the player's way. They carry out simple and efficient operations, but tactics differ due to individual differences and subtypes.
Keywords
  • Loyal
  • Mechanical
  • Aggressive
  • Diverse Subtypes
  • High Durability
Talents
  • Ink Attacks
  • Multi-Arm Manipulation
  • Ambush via Stealth
  • Aerial Movement (Subtype)
  • High Defense (Shield-Equipped Subtype)
Skills
  • Team Combat
  • Tactical Dispersion
  • Coordination under Boss Command
  • Operation of Special Weapons
Motivation
Follow orders from the Octarian army to invade and conquer Splatsville.

History

Backstory
General infantry of the Octarians, composed based on octopus creatures. Limbs are degenerated, but they fight using mechanical weapon equipment and special abilities. Many subtypes exist, each with different roles and tactics.
Debut date
May 28, 2015
Work title
Splatoon
Media type
Game

Hero Mode Debut

Significant event
Hero Mode Debut
Description
Appears as antagonists to the Squidbeak Splatoon squad controlled by the player, standing in the way as invaders of the Octarian army.

Addition of Subtypes

Significant event
Addition of Subtypes
Description
Shield-equipped type, powerful twin-tentacle type, stealth-capable Octodiver, flight-capable Octocopter, etc., colorful subtypes appeared, expanding the range of combat.

Series Expansion

Significant event
Series Expansion
Description
Continuously appears as enemy characters in the Splatoon series, providing players with diverse ways to fight.

Relationships

Octarian Army

Octarian Army: unknown

Media appearances

Splatoon

Game / Supporting

2015 Wii U

Splatoon 2

Game / Supporting

2017 Nintendo Switch

Splatoon 3

Game / Supporting

2022 Nintendo Switch

Voice cast and creators

Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development Production Group No. 2

Creator name
Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development Production Group No. 2
Role
Original author

Nintendo

Creator name
Nintendo
Role
Animation studio

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Writer

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Character designer

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