If this map makes you think "What is this?" Then my job was done well. Salient was made to be the opposite of what a simple map normally is. It uses multiple textures, colored rooms, varying weapon pads and a dynamic flow to keep players moving. Salient is the definition of exuberant. Although, the map may seem down-playing because of its strangeness, it plays really well as a map.
The main power weapons are the railgun, shotgun, and plasma caster. This map works well with both strongholds and team slayer.
This map didn't really have a theme other than to be cool.