Core Memory Orbs

Core Memory Orbs  are vitally important objects from the Disney/Pixar film Inside Out. These special kinds of Memory Orbs contain a very special memory (like an accomplishment or behavior trait), and it activates/creates an island that serves as the basis of that person's personality and interest. They are stored in the center of the headquarters. The Core Memories can be any from any emotion, but Riley's are yellow in color, meaning that Joy is helped create these special memories. But one Core Memory was created by Sadness on the first day of school when Riley started crying about her move to San Francisco, which Joy immediately tried to get rid of, causing them to accidentally leave the headquarters.

When Joy and Sadness get vacuumed out of Headquarters, the Core Memories were with them. Without the presence of the Core Memories, the islands that build up Riley's personality began to shut down and eventually break down and fall into the Memory Dump.

Known Core Memories

 * Hockey: When Riley was very young, she and her parents were playing hockey on the ice, and when she scored her very first goal, this core memory was created, and it led to the creation of Hockey Island, the island that shows Riley's love for hockey.
 * Goofball: Riley was known for being a goofball when she was young, this led to the creation of the core memory which would create Joy's favorite island: Goofball Island.
 * Friendship: It is shown that one of the core memories lead to the creation of Friendship Island, where Riley and Meg are walking side by side together.
 * Honesty: Riley's known for being honest, thus creating Honesty Island.
 * Family: Riley's memory of her loving parents created Family Island.
 * Embarrasment: When Riley cried at school, a sad core memory was created. It's unknown what island this would make since it never got plugged in.