Atlanteans

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Name

Atlanteans

Identity

Public

Affiliation

Aquaman

Universe

New Earth

Base Of Operations

Atlantic Ocean

Body Type

Mostly Human, though some subspecies possess more marine-like traits, such as Mermaids or the Shark people of Tritonis. The following characteristics apply only to baseline (Poisedonis) Atlanteans.

Hair

Various normal human colors, blonde is believed to carry the Curse of Kordax

Skin

Akin to human caucasian, no black or asian like (for example) Atlanteans have been shown

Number of Limbs

4

Number of Fingers

10

Number of Toes

10

Special Adaptations

Can breathe underwater, endure the pressures of the deep (among other adaptations), and posses superhuman levels of strength, speed, endurance and durability.

Unusual Features

Poseidonians have small fins on the back of the calves; Purple eyes denotes magical potential

Origin

Origin

Atlantean is the term generally applied to the collective groups of citizens who reside in the undersea continent known as Atlantis. Smaller, more distinctive subspecies such as the Tuatha De Danann refer to themselves simply by their tribe name, and do not typically refer to themselves as Atlanteans.

Star System Of Origin

Sol

Home Planet

Earth

Place of Birth

Atlantis

First appearance

Action Comics #18
(November, 1939)

History

Atlanteans, not to be confused with Mermen are the native species of the continent of Atlantis. Like most races, they are divided up between several sub-groups.

Poseidonians

The Poseidonians make up the majority of all Atlanteans and reside in the city-state of Poseidonis. Pre-cataclysmic Atlanteans were essentially human, but following the Great Deluge, they were forced to adapt to living beneath the sea. A special serum gave them amphibious characteristics, but after only a few short years, these Poseidonians lost their ability to process oxygen through normal means. They evolved into a race of completely aquatic people and remain so to this day. A Poseidonian (and most other Atlanteans) can only survive out of the water for up to one hour before they must replenish themselves in the sea.

Tritonaians

Main article: Tritonians

Nearly 10,000 years ago, a group of Poseidonians migrated from their home city and re-established themselves in the ruins of Tritonis. These Atlanteans were followers of the wizard Shalako and as such, became known as Shalakites. The mad Shalako cursed his followers after what he felt was a great betrayal and their bodies evolved into the Mer-people of modern-day Tritonis.

Idylists

The Idylists were another sub-group of Atlantean with humanoid features, similar to those of neighboring Poseidonis. The Idylists were a superstitious people and ostracized those who were born with certain abnormalities (such as purple eyes). The super-hero known as Tempest (formerly Aqualad) was one of the Idylists.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

• Atlantean Physiology: The physiological make-up of the average Atlantean is dramatically different from that of a normal human being. Although a splinter species of baseline humanity, Atlanteans have evolved over the centuries and have adapted physical characteristics that make them more suited for life beneath the sea. A common misperception is that Atlanteans are amphibious. While this is partially true to some extent, modern-day Atlanteans can only exist outside of water for a limited duration before they begin to asphyxiate. Because Atlanteans have to adapt to living at varying pressure levels, their bodies are physically much heartier than the average human being, granting them:
  • Superhuman Durability
  • Superhuman Equilibrium
  • Superhuman Stamina
  • Superhuman Strength

In addition, Atlanteans have developed low-level telepathy which they use to broadcast and receive thoughts between one another. This is an Atlantean's primary means of communication. Some Atlanteans, such as Aquaman have higher degrees of telepathy and can use it to communicate with other forms of sea life. This however, is a are instance, and not a trait common to most Atlanteans.

Abilities

None known.

Average Strength level

Unknown.

Weaknesses

• Asphyxiation: Atlanteans can only exist outside of water for a limited period of time or else they will dehydrate, asphyxiate and ultimately die.
  

Habitat

Habitat: Undersea
Gravity: 1 G
Atmosphere: Ancient Atlanteans thrived in an oxygen/nitrogen atmosphere. Modern Atlanteans can only survive in an underwater climate, with limited exposition to surface environments.
Population: Population of this race is unknown.

Miscellaneous

Type of Government: Monarchy
Level of Technology: Advanced
Cultural Traits: Cultural traits unknown.
Representatives: Aquaman

Pre-Cataclysm

• Albart of Ancinar
• Alloroc
• Arion
• Atlan
• Basil
• Calculha
• Choloh
• Cora
• Dardanus
• Fiona
• Garn Danuth
• Haumond
• Honsu
• Kordax
• Kraken
• Lady Chian
• Majistra
• Narmea
• Orin
• Rajar
• Shalako

Pre-Crisis

• Aquaman (Earth-Two)

Modern

• Aquagirl (Tula)
• Aqualad
• Aquababy
• Aquaman
• Atlan
• Atlanna
• Bres
• Dianecht
• Dolphin
• Imp
• Koryak
• Lori Lemaris
• Makaira
• Mera
• Mer-Boy
• Nuada Silverhand
• Pomoxis
• Ronal
• Stamar
• Storm
• Topo
• Tuatha De Danann (race)
• Tusky

See Also

• Discuss Atlanteans on the forums
• Appearances of Atlanteans
• Race Gallery: Atlanteans
• Images of Atlanteans

Links and References

• None.