Aquaman

**Aquaman**is the main protagonist of *Aquaman: King of the Ocean.*He is the crown prince later king of Atlantis.

## Personality

Initially, Aquaman is a very conflicted individual, struggling with the fact that he has superhuman powers which he didn't know how to handle, due to him having not being trained since childhood. Hence, Aquaman grew up feeling alienated from both human and Atlantean worlds, feeling trapped between them, yet the responsibility of protecting both. In addition, Aquaman acts very bitter at his parents and thus is somewhat gruff and unresolved, unwilling to accept his place in Atlantean society. Aquaman had once reached an emotional rock bottom during this period in his life, even claiming that he had no concern for the ocean, and by extension, his own people.

## Powers and Abilities

* **Hybrid Physiology:**Being half-Atlantean, Aquaman is an extremely powerful being, especially when exposed to water. Thanks to his half-human physiology, Aquaman can also survive on the surface longer than any other Atlantean could.
	+ **Super Strength:**Aquaman has incredible superhuman strength, with his strength allowing him to fight against other superhumanly strong and powerful foes, easily destroy underwater drones and vehicles, impale multiple enemies at once and to stand without being moved by the force of huge ocean waves.
		- **Super Leaps:**Aquaman's incredible strength extends to his legs, making him able to jump immense vertical and horizontal distances.
	+ **Super Durability:**Aquaman is incredibly durable, as he is able to withstand immense underwater pressures at over 21,000 feet below sea level, as well as to survive unscathed and unwinded after falling from an immense height through several heights of a building. With his trident, Aquaman is able to hold off a torrent of water single-handedly.
	+ **Super Speed:**While underwater, Aquaman can swim at supersonic speeds. As such, while swimming Aquaman is able to propel himself from the water with the speed of a bullet and onto land, and can travel the ocean faster than any naval vessel.
	+ **Super Agility:**Aquaman has a superhuman level of agility and coordination.
	+ **Super Reflexes:**Aquaman is shown to be able to respond to changing tactical situations and react accordingly.
	+ **Super Senses:**As an Atlantean, Aquaman possesses enhanced senses to help him better navigate underwater.
		- **Enhanced Vision:**Aquaman's vision is better enhanced to help him see in the darker environment of the sea. From his perspective, the seemingly dark environment of Atlantis is brightly lit, with the vivid and vibrant flora of the sea being as clear as though he were on land.
	+ **Marine Communication:**Aquaman is able to telepathically interact with sea life.
	+ **Amphibious Adaptation:**Aquaman, due to his Atlantean heritage, can survive both on land and in an underwater environment.
		- **Aquatic Respiration:**Aquaman is able to breathe underwater.
* **Expert Combatant:**Aquaman has established himself a very competent armed and unarmed combatant.
* **Expert Swimmer:**Aquaman, like other Atlanteans, is an extremely skilled swimmer.
* **Skilled Leader:**Aquaman, as the King of Atlantis, is an proficient and capable leader.
* **Intimidation:**Aquaman commands an extremely fearsome presence, able to instill fear into people whom he dislikes.
* **Expert Marksman:**With his trident, Aquaman is an extremely proficient marksman.
* **Multillinguaism:**Aquaman, apart from his native English, also fluently speaks Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Icelandic and Spanish.

### Equipment

* **Atlantean Trident:**Aquaman's primary weapon which allows him to control water.
* **Atlantean Royal Armor:**Aquaman often donned a royal suit of Atlantean suit for combat.

## Quotes

* "My man."
* "You really are out of your mind."
* "I dig it."
* "A strong man is strongest alone."
* "You tell anyone about this, you will meet every piranha I know."
* "My duty is Atlantis."
* "You threaten me? Tread carefully."
* "Your orders be damned."
* "I am the king of Atlantis! I answer to no one! Unlike you."
* "Mind your tongue."
* "I had planned to offer you help."
* "I've changed my mind."
* "You will obey!"
* "Headache?"
* "You're not wanted here!"
* "Submit!"
* "You anger me."
* "Almighty Neptune!"
* "You face the might of Atlantis!"
* "Kneel before the king!"
* "Poseidon take you!"
* "The king fears no one!"
* "Surface world scum!"
* "You are not invincible."
* "What makes you think you'll win?"
* "Need I remind you whose kingdom this is?"
* "I can't. I belong here, defending my people."
* "The king isn't easily captured."
* "A fight I'll look forward to."
* "What kind of ruler sacrifices his own people?"
* "I will avenge Atlantis."
* "I didn't lose them. They were stolen from me!"
* "Not the day to test my resolve."
* "In their name, I will have justice."
* "The people of Atlantis demand justice."
* "Allow me to welcome you properly."
* "Atlantis doesn't forgive traitors!"
* "Begone or be removed."
* "Here, my word is law."
* "I bet even you fear drowning."
* "How about gutted like a fish?"
* "I know I will end it."
* "I never thought we'd cross paths again."
* "I stand above the crowd."
* "I'd hoped never again to see your face."
* "Not smart challenging an Atlantean."
* "Surrender and I'll break fewer bones."
* "The oceans are stronger than steel."
* "Then I'm the wrong audience for your charade."
* "This trident says otherwise."
* "You're in a fight you don't understand."
* "You're in over your head."
* "At your service."
* "Come any closer, worm and I'll bite!"
* "Enough of your nonsence."
* "Every soldier fight til' their last breath!"
* "I find your manners lacking."
* "I won't be judged for defending Atlantis."
* "I would die for Atlantis."
* "Next time, try diplomacy."
* "Not as long as I breathe."
* "Should I be intimidated?"
* "Threaten Mera at your peril."
* "Then you invoke my wrath!"
* "The trident is mine alone to wield."
* "With my fists or my trident. Your choice."
* "You challenge the true king?"
* "You will address me as royalty."
* "You will stay out of my seas!"
* "Yours will be a watery grave."
* "I'll drag you to the depths!"
* "Stick a fork in you, you're done."
* "Feel the ocean's power."
* "Let the waters cool your rage."
* "Should I summon the shark?"
* "You can't beat an Atlantean!"
* "I can't respect a traitor."
* "Atlantis will not fear you."
* "Your bravado is at hallow."
* "You are not fit to lead!"
* "I'll flay you first."
* "By Neptune, I won't yield!"
* "You like using that word, don't you?"
* "You need teeth to eat."
* "You barely raised my temperature."
* "With your blood."
* "It was forged by Neptune himself."
* "I don't answer to you, boy."