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* ''SafeCave01'' (Dark Cave signature track)
* ''SafeCave01'' (Dark Cave signature track)
* ''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]]''.

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.


== Description ==
== Description ==
The Glacial Basin is a large, empty basin most likely created thousands of years ago by the movement of a long collapsed glacier. Two notably tall ice mountains–one located near the center of the biome and one located northwest– mark the locations of the caves containing the [[Phi Robotics Lab]] and the [[Frozen Leviathan]], respectively. The latter also marks the location of [[Parvan's Bunker|Parvan’s Bunker]]. Multiple [[Ore Vein|Ore Veins]] and [[Snowfox]] [[fragments]] can be found throughout the biome. The area also contains the majority of the game’s [[Spy Pengling]] sites. The player may trek a full circle around the biome, as it loops.
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.


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.
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}}


Two [[Ion Cube]] can also be found in a cave in the biome.{{clear}}
The Glacial Basin can be devised into seven regions:

The Glacial Basin is composed of four distinct areas:


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Basin=
Basin=
[[File:GlacialBasin_DayOverview.png|thumb|300px|The Glacial Basin]]
[[File:Glacial Basin Overview Day.png|thumb|300px|The Glacial Basin]]
The main section of the Glacial Basin is the exterior portion. It is a very rocky biome surrounded by tall, icy cliff sides. The area is dominated by hills, cliffs, and ridges, as well as a few rivers and waterfalls. It also features many blasting 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. Numerous [[Snow Plant| Snow Plants]] can be found throughout the area. The north-eastern portion of the basin houses the [[Phi Robotics Lab]] as well as the river that leads to an underwater cave. The player may ascend a nearby hill to access the southern portion of the biome, which contains the lake leading into the [[Glacial Connection]] and the entrances to the previously mentioned underwater cave. The south-western corner of the basin is a series of hills and cliffs, with a small tech site bordering another river where the player can unlock the [[Snowfox Hop Module]]. The aforementioned river separates the main basin from the Glacial Forest.
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.
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Fauna=
Fauna=
* [[Bladderfish]]
* [[Pengling]]
* [[Pengling]]
* [[Pengwing]]
* [[Pengwing]]
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* [[Frozen River Plant 01]]
* [[Frozen River Plant 01]]
* [[Frozen River Plant 02]]
* [[Frozen River Plant 02]]
* [[Glacial Tree]]
* [[Snow Plant]]
* [[Snow Plant]]
{{!}}-{{!}}
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PDAs=
PDAs=
* [[Databank#Glacial Research Log #2a|Glacial Research Log #2a]]
* [[Databank#Glacial Research Log #2a|Glacial Research Log #2a]]
* [[Databank#Managing Dangerous Predators:|Managing Dangerous Predators:]
* [[Databank#Spy Pengling Log #1|Spy Pengling Log #1]]
* [[Databank#Spy Pengling Log #2|Spy Pengling Log #2]]
{{!}}-{{!}}
{{!}}-{{!}}
Others=
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=== Gallery ===
=== Gallery ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
GlacialBasin_DayOverview.png|Overview during the day
GB Overview Day.png|Overview during the day
GlacialBasin_Nightoverview.png|Overview at night
GB Overview Night.png|Overview at night
GB Sunrise.png|The biome at sunrise
GlacialBasin_SouthernWaterfall.png|A waterfall containing an entrance to a cave
GB Lake.png|The southern lake
GB Ice Formation.png|An ice formation near the southern lake
GB Lakeside Cave.png|A cave near the southern lake
GB Stairs.png|Stairs in the biome leading to the [[Snowfox Base]]
New Snowfox Base.jpg|Destoryed [[Phi Robotics Lab]]
GB Waterfall Cave.png|An opening in a frozen waterfall
GB Southern Waterfall Cave.png|The cave through the frozen waterfall opening
GB Southern Cave.png|A southern cave in the biome
GB Southern Overview.jpg|The southern Glacial Basin
GB Southern Waterfall.png|A waterfall in the southern portion of the biome
GB Southern Upper Ridge.png|A ridge above the [[Snowfox Base]]
GB Eastern Upper Ridge.png|The eastern portion of the ridge
GB Northern Waterfall Basin.png|A large frozen lake in an elevated section of the biome
GB Northern Upper Ridge.png|An elevated section in the northern area of the biome
GB Eastern Bridge.png|The bridge connecting to the northern ridge
GB Northern Waterfall.png|A frozen waterfall flowing down from the northern ridge
GB Eastern Overhang.png|An overhang in the biome
GB Overhang Cave.png|A cave within the overhang
GB Northern River.png|A river that flows down the northeast section of the biome
Parvan's Bunker Door.jpg|[[Parvan's Bunker]]
GB Ice Alcove.png|An alcove with three frozen waterfalls
GB Western River.png|The river in the western section of the biome
GB Glacial Forest.jpg|Many [[Glacial Tree]]s in the west of the biome
GB Ice Pool Cave.png|A cave in the western section of the biome
GB Cave supply cache.jpg|A supply cache in a cave of the biome
GB Northern Cave.png|A cave in a northern section of the biome
GB Western Bridge.png|The bridge leading to the [[Arctic Spires]]
GB Large Ice Cave Eastern Entrance.png|Western entrance to the Large Ice Cave
GB Large Ice Cave Western Entrance.png|Eastern entrance to the Large Ice Cave
GB Frozen Leviathan Cave Eastern Entrance.png|Western entrance to the Frozen Leviathan Cave
GB Frozen Leviathan Cave Western Entrance.png|Eastern entrance to the Frozen Leviathan Cave
GB Dark Cave Eastern Entrance.png|Western entrance to the Dark Cave
GB Dark Cave Western Entrance.png|Eastern entrance to the Dark Cave
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Dark Cave=
Blue Ice Caves=
[[File:GlacialBasin_BlueIceCave.png|thumb|300px|A blue ice cave]]
[[File:Dark Cave Inf.jpg|thumb|300px|The 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 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]].
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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* [[Snow Stalker]]
* [[Snow Stalker Baby]]
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Flora=
* [[Heat Fruit Plant]]
{{!}}-{{!}}
PDAs=
* None
}}


=== Gallery ===
<gallery>
GBIceCave InteriorShot.png|Overview of a blue ice cave
</gallery>

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Dark Caves=
[[File:GlacialBasin_DarkCave.png|thumb|300px|The Dark Cave]]
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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Flora=
Flora=
* [[Glow Flower]]
* [[Glow Flower]]
* [[Heat Fruit Plant]]
* [[Heat Fruit Tree]]
{{!}}-{{!}}
{{!}}-{{!}}
PDAs=
PDAs=
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=== Gallery ===
=== Gallery ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
GlacialBasin_DarkCave.png|Overview of a cave
GB Dark Cave Overview.png|Overview of the cave
ArchitectEnergyGenerators1.png|An [[Architect Artifacts#Energy Generator|Architect Energy Generator]] found within the cave.
GlacialBasin_PreilluminatedDarkCave.png|The perpetually illuminated dark cave
GlacialBasin_DarkCave2.png|Another dark cave
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Flora=
Flora=
* [[Heat Fruit Plant]]
* [[Heat Fruit Tree]]
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Large Ice Cave=
Glacial Forest=
[[File:GlacialBasin GlacialForest.png|thumb|300px|The Glacial Forest]]
[[File:Basin_Large_Ice_Cave_Main1.jpg|thumb|300px|The 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 Crystal]]s.
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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{{#tag:Tabber|
Resources=
Resources=
* [[Copper Ore]]
* [[Snow Stalker Fur]]
* [[Titanium]]
{{!}}-{{!}}
{{!}}-{{!}}
Fauna=
Fauna=
* [[Snow Stalker]]
* [[Snow Stalker]]
* [[Skyray]]
* [[Snow Stalker Baby]]
{{!}}-{{!}}
Flora=
* [[Glacial Tree]]
* [[Frozen River Plant 01]]
* [[Frozen River Plant 02]]
{{!}}-{{!}}
PDAs=
* None
}}

=== Gallery ===
<gallery>
GlacialForest_Day.png|Day overview of the forest
GlacialForest_Night.png|Night overview of the forest
GlacialForest_River.png|A river near the southern border of the forest
</gallery>

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Ice Fissure=
[[File:GlacialBasin_IceFissure.png|thumb|300px|The Ice Fissure]]
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=
* [[Magnetite]]
* [[Silver Ore]]
{{!}}-{{!}}
Fauna=
* None
{{!}}-{{!}}
Flora=
* [[Frozen River Plant 02]]
{{!}}-{{!}}
PDAs=
* None
}}

=== Gallery ===
<gallery>
GBIceFissure_Day.png|Day overview within the Ice Fissure
GBIceFissure_Night.png|Night overview within the Ice Fissure
GBIceFissure_Waterfall.png|A frozen waterfall that seeped into the area
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Temperate Caves=
[[File:GlacialBasin_TemperateCave.png|thumb|300px|Overview of a temperate cave]]
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=
* [[Magnetite]]
* [[Silver Ore]]
{{!}}-{{!}}
Fauna=
* None
{{!}}-{{!}}
{{!}}-{{!}}
Flora=
Flora=
* [[Cave Plant]]
* [[Cave Plant]]
* [[Frozen River Plant 01]]
* [[Frozen River Plant 01]]
* [[Heat Fruit Plant]]
* [[Heat Fruit Tree]]
{{!}}-{{!}}
{{!}}-{{!}}
Fragments=
* [[Pathfinder Tool]]
PDAs=
PDAs=
* [[Databank#Crystal Research Log:|Crystal Research Log:]]
* None
}}
}}


=== Gallery ===
=== Gallery ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
GB Large Ice Cave Eastern Corridor.png|An eastern corridor in the cave
GlacialBasin_ATemperateCave.png|A temperate cave
GB Large Ice Cave Eastern Opening.png|A large chamber in the eastern portion of the cave
GBTemperateCave_Entrance.png|The temperate cave serving as one of the entrances to the Glacial Basin
GB_Large_Ice_Cave_Western_Corridor.jpg|A western corridor in the cave
GB Large Ice Cave Western Opening.png|A large chamber in the western portion of the cave
GB_Large_Ice_Cave_Main2.jpg|A Snow Stalker Baby present in the Cave
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Underwater Caves=
[[File:GlacialBasin_Underwater.png|thumb|300px|An underwater cave]]
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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Resources=
* [[Silver Ore]]
{{!}}-{{!}}
Fauna=
* [[Arctic Peeper]]
* [[Bladderfish]]
{{!}}-{{!}}
Flora=
* [[Cave Bush Relative]]
* [[Ribbon Plant]]
* [[Violet Beau]]
{{!}}-{{!}}
PDAs=
* None
}}

=== Gallery ===
<gallery>
GBUnderwater_ArcticDaggers.png|A pair of stalactites found within an underwater cave.
</gallery>
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[[Category:Glacial Basin]]
[[Category:Glacial Basin]]
[[Category:Above Sea Level]]
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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:

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Basin=

The Glacial 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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Gallery

|-| Dark Cave=

The 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

|-| 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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  • None

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|-| PDAs=

|-| Others=

|-| Scannables=

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Gallery

|-| Large Ice Cave=

The 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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|-| Flora=

|-| PDAs=

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Gallery

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