Atlanteans

"*A brutal, petty, superstitious race.*"
―Aquaman to Nuidis Vulko[src]
The **Atlanteans** (*Homo aequorensis* or *Homo sapiens aequorensis*) are an underwater species of amphibious humanoids that inhabit the Earth's oceans, native to the Atlantean Empire.

They are descendants of ancient humans, after a disaster that sank and mutated the residents of Atlantis, they evolved into another branch of the human species.

Their race had a warring history with the Amazons, having battled them prior to the Great Fall of Atlantis.

## Physiology

Atlanteans are generally similar to humans in appearance; however, they are distinguished by their adaption to aquatic environments. Atlanteans possess a superior sensory arrangement that allows them to navigate the depths of oceans unexplored by humans. In contrast to their external similarities, Atlantean internal anatomy differs radically from that of humans, being adapted to underwater life.

Since the incident in which sank Atlantis, the inhabitants of the city evolved into having metahuman powers:

* **Amphibious Nature**: Atlanteans are capable of breathing while submerge underwater, possessing a set of gills on their body.
* **Superhuman Strength**: Because they live in some of the deepest parts of the ocean, Atlantean bodies are capable of moving with ease even with 1086 (approximately over half a ton) pounds of pressure applied to them. They possess muscle density ten times that of a human being.
* **Superhuman Durability**: Atlanteans can withstand the pressure of the ocean with ease, their skin is considered nearly bullet-proof, and they are naturally resistant against heat and energy.
* **Enhanced Senses**: Atlanteans possess natural senses attuned for living in the ocean, granting them a natural advantage on land.
	+ **Enhanced Hearing**: Atlantean's hearing is more acute than a ordinary human.
	+ **Enhanced Vision**: Their vision allows them to see in the dark depths of the ocean.
	+ **Enhanced Sense of Smell**: Atlantan possess a more keen sense of smell compared to ordinary humans.
* **Superhuman Speed**: They are capable of moving, reacting, running and swimming at superhuman speeds.
* **Superhuman Agility**: Atlanteans perfect balance, bodily coordination, and/or perfect equilibrium to a point far in excess to that of a normal human being on Earth, their bodies being able to coordinate easily while under the pressure of the ocean.
* **Superhuman Stamina**: Atlanteans have the ability to maintain continuous physical actions for an undefined period longer than an ordinary human.

### Special powers

Some Atlanteans are gifted with powers no average Atlanteans have.

* **Marine Telepathy**: In addition, certain Atlanteans can developed low-level psychic communal capability which they use to broadcast and receive thoughts between certain forms of oceanic Animalia. Some Atlanteans, such as Aquaman, have a higher level of marine telepathy and can use it to communicate with other forms of sea life; even extending it to creatures whom evolved from which seamlessly,
* **Sorcery**: Like their *Homo magi* counterparts, Atlanteans descended from them can naturally perform magic, such as the sisters Mera and Hila.

## Known Atlanteans

AtlanQueen AtlannaGarthNuidis VulkoNereusOrm MariusRicou.jpgRicouRina.jpgRinaSali.jpgSaliUnnamed atlantean king.jpgUnnamed Atlantean kingTula
* The Trench

### Hybrids

Aquaman
(Homo sapiens)Arthur Curry Jr.
(1/4 Homo sapiens)Hila
(Homo magi descent)Mera
(Homo magi descent)

## Trivia

* Atlanteans are given the scientific name *Homo aequorensis* in the DCEU.

## External Links

* Atlanteans on DC Database
* Atlanteans on DC Extended Universe Wiki
* Atlanteans on Wikipedia