
The salt air of the surface never quite washes off Don Emiliano. Decades spent hauling heavy nets taught him the brutal toll commercial fishing takes on delicate underwater ecosystems, transforming the grizzled mariner into a fierce guardian of the Idle Sea's coral reefs.
When he dives into the submerged depths, his work is purely restorative. He systematically targets choked coral barriers, methodically clearing away accumulated sediment and debris. As he nurses the reef's vibrant colors back to life, his ancient sea turtle companion swims through the newly purified currents, unearthing concentrated deposits hidden within the thriving ecosystem.
Don Emiliano uses these recovered resources to fund marine observatories on the surface. He shares intricate maps, bioluminescent samples, and detailed studies of the reef's recovery with the rest of Idle Earth. By turning his dives into educational campaigns, he ensures the deep-water ecosystems remain celebrated, inspiring a new generation to marvel at the complex, living architecture beneath the waves.
First introduced: 04.06.2026
Rarity: Epic
Placement: Mineshaft
Fragments available in: Events
Elements:
- Super effective in:
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- Not very effective in:
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Abilities / Effects:
- Active Effect: A turtle spawns hearts that give ++ Mineshaft Production as Instant Cash. Chance for a heart to spawn: ++ per ++ seconds, up to ++ as the reef heals.
- Active effect explained: A turtle spawns hearts that gives a multiple of the Mineshaft Production as Instant Cash. The spawn of hearts increases as the coral reef heals, over the duration of the effect.
- Duration: 2 min Cooldown: 30 min
- Works well with:
- Sir Axiom
- Harumi
- Ember
- Glimmer
- Passive Effects:
- Level 10: ++ Mining & Walking Speed Boost
- Level 30: - - Mineshaft Upgrade Cost
- Level 50: ++ Continent Income