Subnautica - RP

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Safe Swallows

How deep it is, Surface Level-80 Meters Deep. Starting point where the escape pod crashed. The Safe Shallows contains coral reefs sprawling over a large part of the area, with small cave systems that can be found beneath the surface. As the name implies, this biome is one of the safest in the game, as it is a relatively shallow area, there are few environmental hazards, and no predators call this biome home. However, caution should still be used for the occasional Gasopods passing through, and the caves are home to hostile Crashfish. Some predators are also known to wander here from adjacent biomes, mainly Stalkers from the Kelp Forests, and Sand Sharks from the Grassy Plateaus. The Safe Shallows offers plentiful diving experiences for all players, especially newcomers, as it is home to a variety of life forms; coral, fauna (mostly edible), and flora alike, with a great abundance of harvestable materials. It is one of the most colorful biomes in the game. Although rare, it is possible for Mesmers from the Kelp Forest Caves and Reefback Leviathans from the Grassy Plateaus to roam into this biome, taking new players by surprise. Tempeture: Warm/Normal (Around 32°C)

Blood Kelp Zone

The Blood Kelp Trench is located south-west from Lifepod 5, between the Dunes, the Sparse Reef, the Grassy Plateaus and the Sea Treader's Path. The Trench lacks the Crabsquids and the Ghost Leviathan of the Northern Blood Kelp Zone, but still has predators in the form of Blighters, Ampeels, and Warpers. The more confined spaces may make it more difficult to avoid them if one is not careful. It consists of a single deep trench with natural rock bridges spanning from one wall to another, and a small cavern system located below the Bloodvines where their roots can be found. One of the Wrecks can be found in this area, stuck between the trench's walls. This zone is considered unsuitable to explore with the Cyclops due to the trench's narrow width, and an ill-equipped Prawn Suit may get stuck due to this biome's sheer depth. Gel Sacks can only be found in the deepest area of this biome, below 500 meters, in the section below the wreck. Ampeel Eggs can be found at the very bottom of the trench. How deep it is: 150meters-675meters. Tempeture: Cold (15°C)

Bulb Zone

How deep it is: 140meters-480 meters. Tempeture: Cold (around 13°C) The Bulb Zone is characterized by small crevices and overhangs in a vast, sandy dune-like area. It is also abundant with small brown algae, and a large variety of plants with blueish-purple hues, the most notable of which being the various sized Bulb Bushes. A deep blue hue shrouds the biome which may make hazards difficult to spot. The Bulb Zone is deep and home to certain dangerous fauna. Notable predators, such as Bonesharks and Ampeels, can be found scattered throughout the Bulb Zone. Occasionally, Mesmers can also be found. Pods of Reefback Leviathans can be found above the Bulb Zone. Due to its proximity to the Crash Zone, the southern half of the Bulb Zone is subject to Radiation. If the player has not repaired the Aurora's drive core, a Radiation Suit is strongly advised to explore the southern region. There is a cave system located below the Bulb Zone, known as the Bulb Zone Caves. These caves are accessible via any of the three entrances located within the biome. One of the caves links to the Mushroom Forest Caves. Rubies can occasionally be found in the caves. Several Lava Geysers can be found in this biome. This, together with the Bulb Zone Caves, suggests a small amount of volcanic activity. According to the PDA Dialogue, there are strange electrical signatures in the Bulb Zone, which likely originate from Ampeels. Two large Wrecks are located within the Bulb Zone, containing several fragments. Two Sea Crowns can be found here. A single Supply Crate is found along the Crash Zone border. The only other ones are found in the two wrecks.

Crag Field

How deep it is: 125meters-460meters. Tempeture: Cool and cold (Changes from 24°C to 12°C frequently) The Crag Field is situated between the Grand Reef, the Crash Zone, Kelp Forest, and shares its border with one of the Grassy Plateaus. To the south of the Crag Field is the Crater Edge, and to the north, the Aurora's engines. This deep biome features large rock spikes and rippling stone hills, bearing resemblance to the older Grand Reef, all of which is formed atop a massive crag dropping down into the aforementioned biome. The Crag Field is a resource-rich biome with some low-level predators. Groups of Bonesharks are frequent in the area, along with the occasional Mesmer passing by. Tiger Plants can also be found in this biome, camouflaged, and mostly hidden in the grasses within the rock structures. The biome also features a great abundance of minerals, both in node and deposit form, and other resources. A few pods of Reefback Leviathans can be seen drifting in the water above the Crag Field.

Crater Edge

How Deep it is: Surface Level-8000meters deep. Tempetyre: Extremely Cold (5°C to 10°C) Subnautica takes place inside The Crater of an enormous, dormant, aquatic volcano, approximately two kilometers in diameter. The Crater Edge, also known as the Void, is the area surrounding this crater. With no resources and extreme danger, the zone serves as a border for the game's map. Adult Ghost Leviathans live in the Crater Edge, where they deter players from straying outside of the playable area. When entering the Crater Edge, a single Ghost Leviathan spawns in at first. If the player stays in the Crater Edge for 40 seconds, a second Ghost Leviathan will spawn. Staying in the area for another 40 seconds will spawn a third and final Ghost Leviathan. They will pursue the player until they return to the playable area, upon which all Ghost Leviathans retreat. The Crater Edge is thought to be the old home of the ‘Gargantuan Leviathan’, of which a fossil can be found in the Lost River. Crater Edge is a large open ocean devoid of any flora, coral, and all but one non-microscopic fauna species: the three adult Ghost Leviathans that spawn when the player enters the biome. The edges of the playable area, the Crater, stretch downwards to a depth of 1120 meters. At that point, the world cuts off on most ends. Underneath the Inactive Lava Zone and Lava Lakes, the map stretches farther to 1920 meters. Once the player has gone 8,192 meters in any direction, the player reaches the farthest reachable point of the Crater Edge. Beyond this point, the player, as well as any piloted vehicle, will be teleported back to a randomly chosen location that is 10 meters above sea level and up to 250 meters away from the center of the map. At approximately 4000 horizontal meters away from the map center, the zone ends. The Adult Ghost Leviathans cease spawning and retreat due to the void biome "ending" according to the game and there is only an empty ocean.

Kelp Forest

How deep it is: Not that deeo, around 170 meters deep. Tempeture: Chilly/Warm (Changes around 15°C to 28°C) The Kelp Forests are one of the most productive and dynamic ecosystems on Planet 4546B. They are also the primary homes of Stalkers and Hoverfish. They are located at medium-shallow depths, and are home to mostly passive life forms, with the only exceptions being Stalkers and Drooping Stingers. The seabeds are mostly mossy and sandy, with the terrain being comprised of grassy knolls and arches, which sometimes show entrances to small cave systems. There are also many canyons to be found in these forests. There are a lot of decorative flora on the sandy, grassy bottoms. Most of the raw materials found here are at medium-level depths, with many harvesting nodes such as Limestone and Sandstone. The Creepvine Seed Clusters, found on some Creepvines provide light and beautiful night time scenery, and are also crucial ingredients for making Lubricant and Silicone Rubber. There are currently five Kelp Forests on the map, some containing wrecks, a destroyed lifepod, or both. Large amounts of metal salvage can be found here due to the Stalkers' gathering behavior.

Crash Zone

The Crash Zone is the biome in which the Aurora crashed, hence its name. It is characterized by rocky slopes, mesas at the southern parts, and deep trenches covered with sand and is littered with debris from the crashed spaceship. This biome is one of the eeriest biomes due to its open spaces, murky brown water, ominous wreckage, and the presence of ten Reaper Leviathans. The Crash Zone is currently the largest biome in Subnautica. The Crash Zone is located on the easternmost part of the map, surrounded by a Kelp Forest, Safe Shallows, the Bulb Zone, a Mushroom Forest, the Crag Field, and a Grassy Plateaus. There is a large amount of dry land on the eastern side of the Aurora which has plenty of debris and Metal Salvage. Also, flocks of Skyrays populate this area. The Crash Zone possesses a distinct sandy, murky tint of water, and is nearly devoid of Flora, though the western part that borders the Safe Shallows shares some of its flora. The biome makes up for this, however, with a wide variety of fauna, most of which being predatory - including the dangerous Reaper Leviathans. The harvesting nodes typically found in the area makes this biome a good source for raw crafting materials. A portion of the Bulb Zone goes into the Crash Zone, near Aurora's front section. This small area contains a good amount of Limestone and Sandstone Outcrops. It is guarded by a Reaper Leviathan. The safest way to cross the Crash Zone is to follow the Safe Shallows as close as possible, then stick to the shallowest parts of the area. If attempting to enter the Aurora, it only takes a brief trip through deeper waters, although a Reaper Leviathan can frequently be found west of the entrance. The "landing" inside is shallow enough to provide some safety for embarking and disembarking. It requires a radiation suit and ideally should be done with a Seamoth, as there is a radiation field around the perimeter.

The Animals

Fauna is the term for animals, in this case, the animals of Planet 4546B. Fauna in Subnautica can be found all over the planet, from the mysterious depths of the Crystal Caves to the vibrant Safe Shallows, and the fiery pits of the Lava Lakes. Fauna on Planet 4546B comes in all shapes, sizes, and forms. Ranging from the tiny, cave-dwelling Rockgrub, to the colossal Sea Dragon Leviathan that spews molten minerals from its mouth. Fauna on Planet 4546B is capable of enduring and adapting to various environments, although previously unable to thrive due to the presence of the Kharaa Bacterium. Certain species of small fauna can sometimes be seen forming mostly non-interactive shoals. Fauna on 4546B also has yellow blood. The fact that the appearance of some species of the planet being similar to that of planet Earth species can be explained as a simple case of convergent evolution. The player can scan Fauna with the Handheld Scanner, the same as they would with Flora and objects, allowing them to view information about creatures in their PDA. In Subnautica additional scans after unlocking the Data Bank Entry for that particular species of Fauna alert the player as to whether or not the specimen is infected with Kharaa. As Kharaa has been eliminated from the wild in Below Zero this function is not present.

The Dangerous Fauna

Ampeel, Biter, Blighter, Bone-Shark, Crab-Snake, Crab-Squid, Crash-fish, Lava Lizard, Mesmer, River-Prowler, Sand-Shark, Warper, Stalker. All of these Fauna in the planet are aggresive and dangerous, it is best to stay away from them, unless you have advanced protection.

The Safe Fauna

Bladder-Fish (used for water), Boomarang, Crismon Ray, Cuddle Fish, Eyeye, Garyfish, Gasapod, Ghost Ray, Hole Fish, Hoop Fish, Hover Fish, Spine Fish, Spade Fish, Reginald, Red Eyeye, Rabbit Ray, Peeper, Oculus, Magmarang. These are all passive faunas and mostly used for food, supplies and crafting. These Fauna are safe and are not dangerous.

The Main Horrors

Gargantuan Leviathan: Extremely Hostile and will kill anyone and anything at sight, the most powerful Fauna, it is know that only 3 of these species are still alive. These Gargantuan Leviathans can only be found in Dead Zone, it is not reccomded to be in Dead Zone, or else you'll recieve death or far worser. The Gargantuan Leviathan adult is roughly 5 kilometers (over 3 miles) in length. Due to its enormous size, it can only be found in the Dead Zone abyss. It has transparent Black scales with a white luminescence glow around the body which surrounds its visible guts and bones. Running down the body of the adult are bioluminescence orbs that glow. It also has 12 pairs of fins jetting out from both sides of its body. On its head are six orange eyes. Behind the head are six tentacles used for propulsion with the tips of the tenacles having sharp barbs which might be used for stabbing any prey nearby. Its tentacles also have orbs that emit the same glow like that on its body. Its mouth is filled with razor-sharp teeth which can do devastating blows to a Cyclops and fatal damage to other leviathans.