Homo mermanus (Earth-3116)

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Atlanteans

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Name

Atlanteans

Aliases

Lemurians, Homo mermani, Sub-mariners, Sub-Antarcticans,

Identity

Public

Affiliation

Unknown

Universe

Earth-3116

Base Of Operations

Atlantis

BodyType

Humanoid

AvgHeight

6'0

AvgWeight

180 lbs

Eyes

Variable

Hair

Variable

Skin

Commonly Blue or Dark Blue, but a small contingent of Atlanteans are also "pink" or closer to the average human caucasian in color.

Number of Limbs

4

Number of Fingers

5

Number of Toes

5

Special Adaptations

Underwater breathing

Unusual Features

Each one possess two twin gills located on their necks near the clavicle bone, which allows them to breathe underwater.

Origin

The Atlanteans are a genetic offshoot of mainstream Homo sapiens called Homo mermanus, who by as yet unknown means acquired various bodily attributes enabling them to live indefinitely beneath the sea. The name "Atlantean" is derived from the ancient civilization of Atlantis that sank beneath the sea in prehistory, and whose ruins were settled by the Homo mermani, who originated on Vodan.

HomePlanet

Earth

Place of Birth

Earth

Creators

Capt10America

First appearance

A New Legacy #5

History

The "Homo mermani" are in fact native to the planet Vodan; however, the history of their immigration to Earth, and other related origins, were lost, and unknown even to the likes of the Logomancer, though a few theories (some possibly cumulative) exist:

Powers and Abilities

Powers

Underwater Breathing

Superhumanly Acute Senses: Atlanteans are specifically adapted to living in the ocean. Atlanteans' eyes are capable of seeing with perfect clarity, even in the near-total darkness of the ocean floor. They are also able to hear and smell under the water as well as humans do on land.

Superhuman Strength: The average Atlantean can lift about 4 tons.

Superhuman Speed: Atlanteans can run and move at speeds greater than the finest human athlete. Their superior speed also extends into swimming and he can reach a top speed of about 30-35 miles per hour.

Abilities

Variable.

Average Strength level

4 Tons

Weaknesses

Amphibious Physiology: Most Atlanteans can only survive out of the water for about 10 minutes without artificial aid.

Habitat

Habitat: Marine
Gravity: Earth Gravity
Atmosphere: Oxygen/nitrogen rich liquid atmosphere
Population: About 11,000.

Miscellaneous

Type of Government: Monarchy
Level of Technology: Advanced
Cultural Traits: Unknown
Representatives: Remy McKenzie

Notes

No special notes.

Trivia

No trivia.

Links and References

None.