Agent 3

This is for the player character of Splatoon 1's Hero Mode. If you are looking for the player character from Splatoon 3's Hero Mode, see Agent 3 (Splatoon 3)

Captain/Agent 3
Species	Inkling
Hair Color	Any color Yellowish green (Octo Expansion) Turquoise (mind-controlled) Orange (DJ Sango) Orange (Inner Agent 3 in Octo Expansion) Turquoise (Inner Agent 3 in Octo Expansion with Color Lock) Yellow (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate) Yellow (Splatoon 3)
Eye Color	Any color Blue (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate) Blue (Splatoon 3 trailers) Green (default for Splatoon 3) Orange (Promotional artwork and images)
Age	At least 14 (Splatoon 1) At least 16 (Splatoon 2/Octo Expansion) At least 21 (Splatoon 3)
Gender	Any
Location	Inkopolis Octo Valley Deepsea Metro Alterna
First Apearence	Splatoon

“	C'mon, Agent 2. Get PUMPED! Anyway, one last crew member to introduce... This is our captain!	”
	— Agent 1, Return of the Mammalians

The Captain of the New Squidbeak Splatoon, previously known as Agent 3 (３号 San-Gō, , lit. Number Three^?) is a recurring character in the Splatoon series. They are the protagonist Inkling from Splatoon's single player mode, Hero Mode, and the player's character in multiplayer modes, respectively. They can be male or female, and their hair, skin tone, and eye color may vary, depending on the player's choice of customization.

As they are the Inkling who joins Cap'n Cuttlefish's New Squidbeak Splatoon to rescue the Zapfish, they are known as "Agent 3", as the other two Agents are the Squid Sisters, Callie and Marie (who are Agents 1 and 2 respectively).

In Splatoon 2, Agent 3 is away with Cap'n Cuttlefish, so another Inkling, the protagonist "Agent 4", follows Marie to find her missing cousin Callie and stop another Octarian theft of the Great Zapfish. They reappear in the Octo Expansion DLC as a non-playable character and a boss.

In Splatoon 3, Agent 3 is named as the Captain of the New Squidbeak Splatoon, replacing Cuttlefish, and is succeeded by a new member taking on the codename Agent 3.

Appearance

Agent 3 can have a variety of appearances depending on the player's choice of gender, skin color, and eye color, as well as their current ink color.

In Splatoon, they wear the Hero Suit and can pick up armor to wear as well. They wield the Hero Shot by default but can use the Hero Charger or Hero Roller for amiibo challenges.

In the Octo Expansion, Cap'n Cuttlefish makes a "missing" poster for Agent 3 after three thangs are collected, which allows the player to determine their appearance when they appear in person later, albeit the options are restricted to those available in the original Splatoon. Along with their Hero's Suit, they now also wear a tattered black cape with a 3 embroidered in the back.

In Splatoon 3, Agent 3, now addressed as the "Captain", takes on the appearance chosen in the Octo Expansion if the player decides to carry over their save data bonus from Splatoon 2 and have customized them there. If no save data is carried over, by default they take on the appearance of the feminine style with the third-lightest skin tone and green eyes. However, the player can change their appearance at any time by interacting with a notepad at the tent located in the Crater, once again with the same limited customization options in Splatoon. As the Captain, they wear the Cap of Legend in combination with their Hero Headset, tattered clothes (similar to what Cap'n Cuttlefish wore in Splatoon) over a gray shirt, tattered black pants, and new Flip-Flops in the same style as the Hero Suit. Additionally, they have scars on both tips of their hair.

Personality and traits

Agent 3 seems to be more serious than any of the other New Squidbeak Splatoon members. They often carry a stoic demeanor, and rarely, if ever, smile. However, they are also extremely tenacious and unwaveringly loyal to the people closest to them, mainly the other Splatoon members. This is shown when after the new Agent 3 returns to Alterna, Agent 3 responds, "Booyah!". In Splatoon 3, even as Captain they don't speak, either using gestures or letting Agents 1 and 2 do the talking instead. When the new Agent 3 tries to speak with them, Agent 2 points out that this is due to shyness and that it should not be taken personally.

History

Splatoon

From a somewhat distant region, away from the bustling streets. When they turned 14, they left their home to be “where fashion is made” but got swept up in Cap'n Cuttlefish's quest to save the Great Zapfish. In Octo Valley, Agent 3 completes various missions to retrieve stolen Zapfish, defeating many Octarians along the way. Eventually, Agent 3 confronts DJ Octavio, rescuing the Great Zapfish and restoring Inkopolis' power supply.

Splatoon 2

Octo Expansion

Agent 3 returns in Splatoon 2's Octo Expansion. Agent 3 retains their original Hero Suit, now also wearing a gray torn cape with a number "3" in the Inkling language.

Once Agent 8 collected three of the thangs, Cap'n Cuttlefish made a "missing" poster for Agent 3, which allows the player to determine Agent 3's gender, skin color, and eye color.

Splatoon 3

The New Squidbeak Splatoon's Captain, the former Agent 3, standing beside the Squid Sisters.

The player can customise Captain via a drawing in the Crater, like in the Octo Expansion.

Captain first appears when the Agent 3 fell into Alterna alongside Callie and Marie. The three agree to work with Agent 3 to locate Cuttlefish. After Agent 3 defeats the members of Deep Cut and claims the three treasures, Captain and the Squid Sisters put them together so they could use it to clear the fuzzy ooze surrounding the rocket. However, in doing so, they end up injuring themselves.

Captain soon met up with the rest of the Squidbeak Splatoon during their confrontation with Mr. Grizz. As Captain holds a dehydrated Cuttlefish in their hands, they cry a single tear, resulting in Cuttlefish's revival.

Captain remains in Alterna alongside Callie, Marie, and Cuttlefish after Mr. Grizz has been defeated.

Art Book's Information

Whether Eight’s remaining memories, something from Agent 3, or an image of the telephone’s prediction of Agent 3’s future, these puzzling memories come to hand. “They’ve got a cape.” These power words make one feel the darkness, though it may just be us. Ink tank

As the third member of the New Squidbeak Splatoon, they’re an Inkling youth who was made a member with a little bit of pushing. Venturing out to save the Great Zapfish kidnapped by the Octarians, they fought an extreme battle, triumphing against DJ Octavio, who had brought about this conflict. Having saved Inkopolis from its power outage crisis, they’re a hero who protected the peace. In the middle of a patrol of Octo Valley with Captain Cuttlefish, they encountered Eight. In the thick of the battle, they become separated from Captain Cuttlefish, and their whereabouts became unknown. Rescuing Eight and Captain Cuttlefish, they manage to find them once again, they faint. Their awareness of whatever person they may be stolen, they stood in Eight’s way as a subordinate of the telephone. Agent 3, having lost control of themselves, heartlessly attacked again and again, but Eight, managing to overcome their numerous trials, narrowly won. Agent 3 successfully recovered, Eight opened the door to the promised land, Inkopolis Square.

Though quiet in Splatoon 3, their speech is spoken through Callie or Marie.

Trivia

General

• In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, one of the customization options for female Inklings is the ability to play as Agent 3, having a light skin tone and blue eyes, but still carrying the regular Splattershot and ink tank from Splatoon.

Splatoon

• As of Splatoon 2, Agent 3 is on a mission with Cap'n Cuttlefish.
• In the English translation of Splatoon 2, Marie remarks to Agent 4 that Agent 3 has fairly poor hygiene. However, Cuttlefish debunks this in The Crater.

Splatoon 2

• As Agent 3 was about 14 years old around the events of Splatoon and would be around 16 years old during the events of Splatoon 2.
  
• It's revealed in the Octo Expansion's art book that DJ Sango (Agent 3's rapper name) and Marina were supposed to have an eight-hour long DJ battle.
• The reason for why Agent 3 is able to use many special weapons is explained by Marina, saying that Agent 3 had removed their limiter, which implies that they can normally use many specials and have to use something that restricts this ability.

Splatoon 3

• Captain has several scars on their hair. This can be examined with the camera.
• If the player has a save file in Octo Expansion and has progressed to the point of being able to customize Agent 3, Captain will retain the same appearance if the player chooses to transfer the save data over to Splatoon 3. However, if the player doesn’t have save file for the Octo Expansion, Captain will first appear as a female Inkling with green eyes.
  • The player may choose to customize the appearance of Captain if they interact with a poster found behind Cuttlefish, at The Crater. Unlike in the Octo Expansion, their appearance can be changed at any time after it was originally set.

Gallery

Splatoon

A male version of Agent 3 at the start of Octo Valley.

Female Agent 3 in action.

Splatoon 2

A sanitized Agent 3 prepares to fight Agent 8.

DJ Sango

Valentines Day 2020

Splatoon 3

See also

• Agent 4, Agent 3's replacement from the second game.
• Agent 8, their Octoling counterpart in Octo Expansion.
• The new Agent 3, Agent 3's replacement from the third game.

Characters in the Splatoon Series

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