Since its release AD has garnered several awards, including 1996 game of the year from on of the electronic magazines. Blue Byte seems to be shaping up as a force to be reconed with. During the 27th century, greed and man's lust for power lead ultimately to an all out nuclear war and the total destruction of the earth's surface. The survivors withdraw themselves to the depths of the world's oceans where they begin the painfully slow process of building a new world. After generations of stagnation, human endeavor and activity have now reached a new peak.
Gigantic submarines plow the oceans in the service of a planet-wide trading network.
Yet as new empires emerge, the old human traits and power struggles return. Peace is under threat once more-and the future of mankind is in your hands. You are a mercenary and take on missions for organizations of your choice, be they powerful corporations, the Navy or maybe even pirates. You may even choose to be a double-agent working for various groups at the same time. You must work to equip your own submarine as you see fit.