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* ''SafeCave02'' (Temperate & Underwater Cave signature track)}}The '''Glacial Basin''' is a large above-ground [[Biomes|biome]] in ''[[Subnautica: Below Zero (Game)|Below Zero]]''. |
* ''SafeCave02'' (Temperate & Underwater Cave signature track)}}The '''Glacial Basin''' is a large above-ground [[Biomes|biome]] in ''[[Subnautica: Below Zero (Game)|Below Zero]]''. |
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The '''Glacial Basin''' is a large above-ground biome in ''[[Subnautica: Below Zero (Game)|Below Zero]]'' that is accessed from either the [[Glacial Bay]] or the [[Glacial Connection]]. Players accessing the biome through the Glacial Bay will find themselves near the [[Phi Robotics Lab]]. Players taking the latter route will find themselves surfacing a lake in the southern portion of the biome. The biome plays a vital role in [[Sam Ayou|Sam Ayou']]s storyline. |
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== Description == |
== Description == |
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The Glacial Basin is a large, empty basin most likely created thousands of years ago by the movement of a long collapsed glacier. |
The Glacial Basin is a large, empty basin most likely created thousands of years ago by the movement of a long collapsed glacier. A notable feature of the biome is a large ice mountain, which contains a cave where the [[Snowfox Base]] resides. Closer to the center of the biome and down some stairs leading from the base is the lake leading to the [[Glacier|Glacial Connection]], one of the 2 ways in or out of the Glacial Basin. |
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The biome has a few caves scattered around it, including a cave where the [[Frozen Leviathan]] is located. [[Serik's Bunker]] can also be found in this biome, within a small tunnel at the biome's center. A bridge constructed by [[Alterra Corporation|Alterra]] in the northeastern side of the basin connects two cliffs together. |
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Towards the south of the biome, a lake harboring a dock contains the entrance to the [[Glacial Connection]], one of the two ways in or out of the Glacial Basin as well as an underwater cave that leads the player back to the frozen river leading to the [[Phi Robotics Lab]]. The area surrounding the lake harbors the basin’s [[Pengwing|Pengwings]] and [[Pengling|Penglings]].{{clear}} |
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Two [[Ion Cube]] can also be found in a cave in the biome.{{clear}} |
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The Glacial Basin can be devised into seven regions: |
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The Glacial Basin is composed of four distinct areas: |
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Basin= |
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[[File:Glacial Basin Overview Day.png|thumb|300px|The Glacial Basin]] |
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The main section of the Glacial Basin is the exterior portion. It is a very rocky biome surrounded by tall, icy |
The main section of the Glacial Basin is the exterior portion. It is a very rocky biome surrounded by tall, icy cliffsides. The area is dominated by hills, with many natural hills and bridges, as well as many snaking rivers and a few waterfalls. It also features many surface vents that can propel the player upwards while riding on the [[Snowfox]]. |
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The Basin is the second-largest outdoor section of the map after the [[Arctic Spires]], which it is adjacent to. Also located in the exterior part of the Basin is the [[Snowfox Base]] on the southern side, and [[Serik's Bunker]] hidden in a cave near the northern side. The larger caves of the Basin all have entrances in this section, generally placed on the northern wall. |
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Fauna= |
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* [[Bladderfish]] |
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* [[Pengling]] |
* [[Pengling]] |
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* [[Pengwing]] |
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* [[Frozen River Plant 01]] |
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* [[Frozen River Plant 02]] |
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* [[Glacial Tree]] |
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* [[Snow Plant]] |
* [[Snow Plant]] |
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* [[Databank#Glacial Research Log #2a|Glacial Research Log #2a]] |
* [[Databank#Glacial Research Log #2a|Glacial Research Log #2a]] |
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* [[Databank#Managing Dangerous Predators:|Managing Dangerous Predators:] |
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* [[Databank#Spy Pengling Log #1|Spy Pengling Log #1]] |
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* [[Databank#Spy Pengling Log #2|Spy Pengling Log #2]] |
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Others= |
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=== Gallery === |
=== Gallery === |
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<gallery> |
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GB Overview Day.png|Overview during the day |
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GB Overview Night.png|Overview at night |
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GB Sunrise.png|The biome at sunrise |
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GlacialBasin_SouthernWaterfall.png|A waterfall containing an entrance to a cave |
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GB Lake.png|The southern lake |
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GB Ice Formation.png|An ice formation near the southern lake |
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GB Lakeside Cave.png|A cave near the southern lake |
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GB Stairs.png|Stairs in the biome leading to the [[Snowfox Base]] |
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New Snowfox Base.jpg|Destoryed [[Phi Robotics Lab]] |
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GB Waterfall Cave.png|An opening in a frozen waterfall |
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GB Southern Waterfall Cave.png|The cave through the frozen waterfall opening |
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GB Southern Cave.png|A southern cave in the biome |
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GB Southern Overview.jpg|The southern Glacial Basin |
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GB Southern Waterfall.png|A waterfall in the southern portion of the biome |
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GB Southern Upper Ridge.png|A ridge above the [[Snowfox Base]] |
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GB Eastern Upper Ridge.png|The eastern portion of the ridge |
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GB Northern Waterfall Basin.png|A large frozen lake in an elevated section of the biome |
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GB Northern Upper Ridge.png|An elevated section in the northern area of the biome |
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GB Eastern Bridge.png|The bridge connecting to the northern ridge |
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GB Northern Waterfall.png|A frozen waterfall flowing down from the northern ridge |
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GB Eastern Overhang.png|An overhang in the biome |
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GB Overhang Cave.png|A cave within the overhang |
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GB Northern River.png|A river that flows down the northeast section of the biome |
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Parvan's Bunker Door.jpg|[[Parvan's Bunker]] |
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GB Ice Alcove.png|An alcove with three frozen waterfalls |
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GB Western River.png|The river in the western section of the biome |
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GB Glacial Forest.jpg|Many [[Glacial Tree]]s in the west of the biome |
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GB Ice Pool Cave.png|A cave in the western section of the biome |
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GB Cave supply cache.jpg|A supply cache in a cave of the biome |
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GB Northern Cave.png|A cave in a northern section of the biome |
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GB Western Bridge.png|The bridge leading to the [[Arctic Spires]] |
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GB Large Ice Cave Eastern Entrance.png|Western entrance to the Large Ice Cave |
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GB Large Ice Cave Western Entrance.png|Eastern entrance to the Large Ice Cave |
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GB Frozen Leviathan Cave Eastern Entrance.png|Western entrance to the Frozen Leviathan Cave |
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GB Frozen Leviathan Cave Western Entrance.png|Eastern entrance to the Frozen Leviathan Cave |
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GB Dark Cave Eastern Entrance.png|Western entrance to the Dark Cave |
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GB Dark Cave Western Entrance.png|Eastern entrance to the Dark Cave |
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Dark Cave= |
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Blue Ice Caves= |
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[[File: |
[[File:Dark Cave Inf.jpg|thumb|300px|The Dark Cave]] |
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On the Northwest wall of the Glacial Basin is the entrance to the Dark Cave. This cave is nearly pitch black without the use of a [[Flashlight]] or [[Headlamp]]. The Dark Cave is void of any [[Fauna]] but hosts a large number of [[Glow Flower]]s and [[Heat Fruit Tree]]s, making it a fantastic place to get away from the cold of the Glacial Basin. Its structure is mainly comprised of two levels of cave connected by slopes of ice and snow, with glittering walls of ice. Within the central area of the cave, an [[Architect Artifacts#Energy Generator|Architect Energy Generator]] can be found. An exit of the cave on the second level will lead the player back outside to the Basin, where they can find a small ridge only negotiable by the [[Spy Pengling]]. Several [[Ore Vein]]s can be found within the cave that contain [[Silver Ore]]. |
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These caves are identified by the skeletal remains near their entrances or within the caves themselves, and provide shelter for [[Snow Stalker|Snow Stalkers]]. [[Heat Fruit Plant|Heat Fruit plants]] can be found within these caves as well. |
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Fauna= |
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* [[Snow Stalker]] |
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* [[Snow Stalker Baby]] |
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Flora= |
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* [[Heat Fruit Plant]] |
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* None |
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=== Gallery === |
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GBIceCave InteriorShot.png|Overview of a blue ice cave |
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</gallery> |
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Dark Caves= |
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[[File:GlacialBasin_DarkCave.png|thumb|300px|The Dark Cave]] |
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These caves are distinguished by the [[Glow Flower|Glow Flowers]] that hang off their ceilings. Two of the caves are nearly pitch black, encouraging the player to use a [[Flashlight]] or [[Headlamp]] to navigate through, though the only exception is the smallest dark cave containing an abandoned flashlight illuminating the cave as well as triggering a few glow flower’s [[Bioluminescence|biophosphorescence]]. There are three dark caves within the Glacial Basin. |
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* [[Glow Flower]] |
* [[Glow Flower]] |
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* [[Heat Fruit |
* [[Heat Fruit Tree]] |
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=== Gallery === |
=== Gallery === |
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GB Dark Cave Overview.png|Overview of the cave |
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ArchitectEnergyGenerators1.png|An [[Architect Artifacts#Energy Generator|Architect Energy Generator]] found within the cave. |
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GlacialBasin_PreilluminatedDarkCave.png|The perpetually illuminated dark cave |
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GlacialBasin_DarkCave2.png|Another dark cave |
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Flora= |
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* [[Heat Fruit |
* [[Heat Fruit Tree]] |
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Large Ice Cave= |
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Glacial Forest= |
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[[File: |
[[File:Basin_Large_Ice_Cave_Main1.jpg|thumb|300px|The Large Ice Cave]] |
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The Large Ice Cave is a massive cave with two entrances on the northern wall of the Basin. Though empty of any important features, this long cave houses a plethora of different [[Fauna]] and [[Flora]], some present in no other area. A long river runs throughout the entirety of the cave, eventually leading to a large underground waterfalls. The cave is covered in many stalactites and [[Temperate Crystal]]s. |
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The northwestern region of the biome possesses a unique region known as the Glacial Forest, an open area populated with [[Glacial Tree|Glacial Trees]]. The entrance to the [[Frozen Leviathan]] cave, indicated by a few crates and light sticks can be found in the northwest corner of the area. |
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* [[Snow Stalker Fur]] |
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* [[Titanium]] |
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Fauna= |
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* [[Snow Stalker]] |
* [[Snow Stalker]] |
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* [[Snow Stalker Baby]] |
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Flora= |
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* [[Glacial Tree]] |
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* [[Frozen River Plant 01]] |
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* [[Frozen River Plant 02]] |
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* None |
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=== Gallery === |
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GlacialForest_Day.png|Day overview of the forest |
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GlacialForest_Night.png|Night overview of the forest |
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GlacialForest_River.png|A river near the southern border of the forest |
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Ice Fissure= |
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[[File:GlacialBasin_IceFissure.png|thumb|300px|The Ice Fissure]] |
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This unique region is characterized by the unique ice wall formations, as well as the ice composed floor. This fissure hosts one flora species, [[Frozen River Plant 02]]. Ore Veins can be found within the fissure. If the player is not cautious, they may fall into the area from above. The player can enter the fissure safely by climbing down a set of ladders positioned near the edge of the area, or through a hole within the side of a cliff. |
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Resources= |
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* [[Magnetite]] |
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* [[Silver Ore]] |
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Fauna= |
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* None |
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Flora= |
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* [[Frozen River Plant 02]] |
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* None |
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=== Gallery === |
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GBIceFissure_Day.png|Day overview within the Ice Fissure |
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GBIceFissure_Night.png|Night overview within the Ice Fissure |
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GBIceFissure_Waterfall.png|A frozen waterfall that seeped into the area |
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</gallery> |
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Temperate Caves= |
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[[File:GlacialBasin_TemperateCave.png|thumb|300px|Overview of a temperate cave]] |
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These caves are characterized by their [[Temperate Crystal]] growths and exclusive [[Cave Plant|Cave Plants]]. The largest of the temperate caves contains an underground waterfall leading into a small river. The temperate cave serving as one of the two [[Glacial Bay]] entrances to the Glacial Basin contains a [[Pathfinder Tool]] fragment. [[Heat Fruit Plant|Heat fruit plants]] can be found within these caves. There are three temperate caves within the Glacial Basin. |
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Resources= |
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* [[Magnetite]] |
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* [[Silver Ore]] |
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* None |
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Flora= |
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* [[Cave Plant]] |
* [[Cave Plant]] |
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* [[Frozen River Plant 01]] |
* [[Frozen River Plant 01]] |
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* [[Heat Fruit |
* [[Heat Fruit Tree]] |
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Fragments= |
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* [[Pathfinder Tool]] |
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PDAs= |
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* [[Databank#Crystal Research Log:|Crystal Research Log:]] |
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* None |
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=== Gallery === |
=== Gallery === |
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GB Large Ice Cave Eastern Corridor.png|An eastern corridor in the cave |
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GlacialBasin_ATemperateCave.png|A temperate cave |
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GB Large Ice Cave Eastern Opening.png|A large chamber in the eastern portion of the cave |
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GBTemperateCave_Entrance.png|The temperate cave serving as one of the entrances to the Glacial Basin |
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GB_Large_Ice_Cave_Western_Corridor.jpg|A western corridor in the cave |
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GB Large Ice Cave Western Opening.png|A large chamber in the western portion of the cave |
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GB_Large_Ice_Cave_Main2.jpg|A Snow Stalker Baby present in the Cave |
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[[File:GlacialBasin_Underwater.png|thumb|300px|An underwater cave]] |
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Two underwater caves are located within the Glacial Basin. The underwater caves have rocky, sandy floors, and house several stalactites covered with green, self-illuminating spots. Whether these are organisms or part of the stalactite itself is unknown. Both caves host a handful of [[Arctic Peeper|Arctic Peepers]] and [[Bladderfish]]. Small, harvestable flora can be found around the Thermal Vents within these caves. Seagrass from the [[Arctic Kelp]] dots the cave floors. Sealed Ice Bubbles and [[Ore Vein|Ore Veins]] can also be found within both caves. The southern underwater cave takes the player to and from the glacial connection lake and the frozen river that leads to the [[Phi Robotics Lab]]. The northern underwater cave takes the player to and from a temperate cave and a path back to the Phi Robotics Lab; it is also accessible from a hole above the cave. |
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* [[Silver Ore]] |
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* [[Arctic Peeper]] |
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* [[Bladderfish]] |
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Flora= |
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* [[Cave Bush Relative]] |
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* [[Ribbon Plant]] |
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* [[Violet Beau]] |
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* None |
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=== Gallery === |
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GBUnderwater_ArcticDaggers.png|A pair of stalactites found within an underwater cave. |
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Revision as of 19:56, 29 July 2020
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<label>Coordinates</label> <group> <label>Point of Interest</label> </group> <label>Music</label> </infobox> The Glacial Basin is a large above-ground biome in Below Zero.
Description
The Glacial Basin is a large, empty basin most likely created thousands of years ago by the movement of a long collapsed glacier. A notable feature of the biome is a large ice mountain, which contains a cave where the Snowfox Base resides. Closer to the center of the biome and down some stairs leading from the base is the lake leading to the Glacial Connection, one of the 2 ways in or out of the Glacial Basin.
The biome has a few caves scattered around it, including a cave where the Frozen Leviathan is located. Serik's Bunker can also be found in this biome, within a small tunnel at the biome's center. A bridge constructed by Alterra in the northeastern side of the basin connects two cliffs together.
Two Ion Cube can also be found in a cave in the biome.
The Glacial Basin is composed of four distinct areas:
Basin=
The main section of the Glacial Basin is the exterior portion. It is a very rocky biome surrounded by tall, icy cliffsides. The area is dominated by hills, with many natural hills and bridges, as well as many snaking rivers and a few waterfalls. It also features many surface vents that can propel the player upwards while riding on the Snowfox.
The Basin is the second-largest outdoor section of the map after the Arctic Spires, which it is adjacent to. Also located in the exterior part of the Basin is the Snowfox Base on the southern side, and Serik's Bunker hidden in a cave near the northern side. The larger caves of the Basin all have entrances in this section, generally placed on the northern wall. <tabber> Data Boxes=
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Stairs in the biome leading to the Snowfox Base
Destoryed Phi Robotics Lab
A ridge above the Snowfox Base
- GB Eastern Upper Ridge.png
The eastern portion of the ridge
Many Glacial Trees in the west of the biome
The bridge leading to the Arctic Spires
|-| Dark Cave=
On the Northwest wall of the Glacial Basin is the entrance to the Dark Cave. This cave is nearly pitch black without the use of a Flashlight or Headlamp. The Dark Cave is void of any Fauna but hosts a large number of Glow Flowers and Heat Fruit Trees, making it a fantastic place to get away from the cold of the Glacial Basin. Its structure is mainly comprised of two levels of cave connected by slopes of ice and snow, with glittering walls of ice. Within the central area of the cave, an Architect Energy Generator can be found. An exit of the cave on the second level will lead the player back outside to the Basin, where they can find a small ridge only negotiable by the Spy Pengling. Several Ore Veins can be found within the cave that contain Silver Ore.
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- None
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Gallery
An Architect Energy Generator found within the cave.
|-| Frozen Leviathan Cave=

With two entrances on the northern wall, one located on an elevated part of the Basin, the Frozen Leviathan Cave is the primary influence for players to come to the Glacial Basin. Located beneath sea level, this cave houses the remains of a large land-based leviathan trapped in ice. Evidence of an Alterra Corporation operation lies around the leviathan, with Prawn Suits used to excavate the remains.
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Resources=
- None
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|-| Fragments=
|-| PDAs=
|-| Others=
- Advanced Wiring Kit
- Copper Wire
- Fiber Mesh
- Glass
- Hydrochloric Acid
- Lubricant
- Scanner
- Silicone Rubber
- Synthetic Fibers
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- GB Frozen Leviathan Cave Scaffolding.png
Scaffolding outside of the ice containing the Frozen Leviathan
A carved out chamber with an exposed portion of the Frozen Leviathan's head
A carved out chamber with an exposed claw of the Frozen Leviathan
|-| Large Ice Cave=
The Large Ice Cave is a massive cave with two entrances on the northern wall of the Basin. Though empty of any important features, this long cave houses a plethora of different Fauna and Flora, some present in no other area. A long river runs throughout the entirety of the cave, eventually leading to a large underground waterfalls. The cave is covered in many stalactites and Temperate Crystals. <tabber> Resources=
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Gallery
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