Profile: Aquaman

Additional Information

Tom Curry (father, deceased); Atlanna (mother); Orm (Ocean Master) (half-brother); Tula (stepsister); Mera (fiancee); Orin (ancestor, deceased); Atlan (The Dead King) (ancestor, deceased).

• Atlantean Biological Adaptation: The Atlanteans are an offshoot of humanity that is biologically adapted to the deep ocean environment. For most Atlanteans, this means that can breathe underwater, endure the pressures of the deep (among other adaptations), and can only spend a very limited time out of water. He also possesses superhuman levels of strength, speed, endurance and durability, all by-products of his body being adapted to survive unprotected in the tremendous pressures of the ocean depths. Although other Atlanteans possess similar adaptations, Aquaman is super-Atlantean as well as super-human, and as such he has greater physical capabilities than does a typical Atlantean.
• Water Breathing/Freedom: Aquaman, as an Atlantean, can breathe both water and air, but must return to the aquatic environment at various intervals; this length can be prolonged by the humidity in the atmosphere.
  • Aquaman doesn't suffer penalties in underwater battles and receives +1CS to Fighting, Endurance and Strength. 
• Hyper Swimming: he is capable of swimming at speeds of up to Shift-X speed or 150 knots (175 mph).
  • While in the water he is able to create giant whirlpools using his speed to slam attack an entire area at Monstrous rank.
• Enhanced Senses: Sight, Olfactory and Hearing: Aquaman’s senses are adapted to 6,000 fathoms (or 36,000 feet below the surface of the water) depth and on the surface are considered to be superhuman in ability. These powers function at Excellent rank and have a range of 20 areas.
  • Night vision: As a side effect of being adapted for such depths Aquaman has no problem seeing in the dark on land, even in the absence of light or in near dark conditions he functions without any problem. This power functions at Remarkable rank.
• Body Resistance: Aquaman's enhanced physiology enables him to withstand impacts that would kill an ordinary human, and critically injure an average Atlantean. He has been seen in ocean depths as deep as 20,000 feet (3.79 miles) below the surface of the water. That amount of pressure is 800 atmospheres, which is enough to turn an ordinary human into a smear of blood and bone dust. It seems that Aquaman has been able to travel as deep as 36,000 feet (6.82 miles) considering that he claims that his eyes have been adapted to see at that depth. He is not completely durable against large fire arms, and is able to take a direct hit by small arms fire without incapacitation. As a result of these adaptions Aquaman is considered to have the following protective abilities on land.
  • Remarkable (30) protection vs. Physical attacks.
  • Excellent (20) protection vs. most energy based attacks.
  • Monstrous (75) protection vs. Cold.
  • Unearthly (100) protection vs. oceanic pressure depths.
• Marine Telepathy: Aquaman has the ability to communicate directly with sea life and has done so throughout most of his life. He possesses a great range of control that can actually force sea creatures to obey his whims, he requests their assistance and they comply. This power functions as ‘Animal Communication and Control’ at Unearthly rank ability for the purposes of range and ability.
  • Telepathy: As a result of his ability to communicate with marine life, he is also an accomplished telepath. This ability functions at Amazing rank & range, over time he developed the following power stunts.
  • Mind Control: Incredible ability to influence the human mind, line of sight range.
  • Mind Probe: Incredible ability to probe human minds for information.
  • Sonar Location: Amazing 

• Dehydration: Aquaman needs to immerse himself in water for at least an hour every 24 hrs to keep his powers and stats at peak levels. For every two hours past that point, reduce all his physical stats and powers -1CS rank. This is also reflected in his health score. One hour's immersion in water will immediately restore all lost ranks and health.

Leadership: Arthur is a natural leader and any group that takes him as a leader automatically gets a 50 karma point bonus for allowing him to fill that role.

Underwater Combat: Arthur is highly adapt at fighting oppentents underwater.

Melee Weapons: Arthur is skilled a fighting with blunt and edged weapons, he receives +1CS when using these weapon types.

Bi-Lingual: Arthur is familiar with a number of languages: English, Spanish as well as the different dialects of Atlantean.

Diplomacy: Due to his place in Atlantean society Arthur is trained in both diplomacy and etiquette when dealing with royalty and heads of state. Arthur has Remarkable Reason when dealing with these matters.

Resist Domination: Arthur has a natural resistance to mind attacks, attempts at domination and mind-reading at Amazing ability.

Marine Biology: Due to his extensive knowledge of the seas as well as his amphibious nature Arthur has Amazing Reason when it comes to the field of Marine Biology.

Boating: Arthur was raised around boats and on the water his entire life, he has Remarkable Reason when it comes to dealing with the operation, upkeep and maintenance of boats as well as navigation while operating one.

Ichthyology: Due to his extensive knowledge of the seas as well as his amphibious nature Arthur has Amazing Reason when it comes to the field of Ichthyology, which is the study of fish.

Oceanography: Due to his extensive knowledge of the seas as well as his amphibious nature Arthur has  Amazing Reason in the field of oceanography which deals with organisms, bacteria and life in the oceans of the world.

Ocean geography:  Due to his extensive knowledge of the seas as well as his amphibious nature Arthur is considered to have Amazing Reason when it comes to ocean geography and is knowledgeable of where various societies, life forms and topographical locations are located on the floors of the oceans.

Mystic Background: Arthur's birth was prophesied by the ancients of Atlantis, he has a wealth of mystical potential but never calls upon it due to other more pressing matters. He is considered to have the blessing of Poseidon who the Atlanteans still worship as their main deity.

Atlantean Lore: Arthur should be considered to have Amazing Reason when dealing with the history, lore and culture of Atlantis and their various settlements.

Many on the surface world remember a rather bland young merman that was a founding member of the JLA, yet below the waters that cover two thirds of the surface of his planet he is rightfully seen as the monarch of those waters. Experience has molded Orin from the inexperienced loner to the majestic warrior king that his subjects both fish and mammal hold in awe.

Aquaman is often seen as a loner but he takes his time forming friends, a group that includes a long standing friendship with Wonder Woman. Aquaman has fought gods for his right to be protector of the seas, he has paid with blood for enemies made and has lost his way in the difficult choices that rulers must make. Yet it is impossible to keep him down.

• Justice League Communicator: Arthur has a Justice League communicator capable of a 10,0000 mile range, the signal is scrambled so as to encrypt it. The communicator is waterproof and is made of Amazing ranked materials.
• Scale Armor: Rm protection vs. Physical and Energy, Arthur's armor is constructed to absorb and maintain enough water to keep him hydrated for a day at a time.
• Shell of Sounds: Given to Arthur by his mother Atlanna. A relic that can contain recorded memories and dialog from the user, in order to convey their memories to future generations.
• Trident of Neptune: Shift-Y material, Monstrous Edge or Blunt damage; Forged from enchanted gold by Atlan, first king of Atlantis, the Trident of Neptune serves as a symbolism of the royal line. Arthur wields the Trident as both his right to rule and as a lethal weapon which can pierce mystical defences and draw blood from New Gods like Darkseid. He eventually lost this trident when the villainous Siren, posing as Mera, usurped his leadership and kingdom, but he has since regained it. Arthur eventually learned his trident is empowered by magical energies. The Trident of Neptune strengthened him by awakening his own dormant mystical capacity, enabling to combat magic in many forms.
  • Eldritch Bolts: Am
  • Force Field: Mn
  • Magic Resistance: Mn
• Trident of Poseidon: CL1000 material, Unearthly Edge or Blunt damage; The Trident of Poseidon is an unbreakable three-pronged leister that serves as an extension of the god Poseidon's own divine power. The trident bestowed upon Arthur by its previous wielder Poseidon, blessed him with a host of mystical powers and enchantments as a means to help him battle the invading force known as the Thule. He eventually sacrificed it in order to destroy the encroachment of dimensions, but has been lent a replacement by the gods since then. The trident gives the user the following abilities: 
  • Weather Manipulation: Un ability to control the wind, rain and other aquatic effects related to its namesake. 
  • Earthquake Generation: Mn ability to control the earth generating quakes, rock formations and seismic activity 
  • Ice and Cold Generation: Mn 
  • Teleportation: Un ability to teleport vast distances using water as a medium 
  • Lightning Generation: Mn ability to call down lightning to strike enemies. 

Aquagirl - Tula a native-born Atlantean who has aided Aquaman and Aqualad during their adventures.

Aqualad – Sidekick to Aquaman and a member of the Teen Titans.

Dolphin - An outcast being harassed by The Drift. Forced to reveal her mutation, Aquaman came to their aid and she's stood by his side ever since.

Mera - Aquaman' Fiance.

Justice League of America - Aquaman is a member in good standing and could call upon any of the Justice League if he would ever need their help.

Amnesty Bay Police Department: Aquaman is acquainted with the New Venice and Amnesty Bay Police Department and can call upon them or be called upon by them.

Tom Curry, a lonely lighthouse keeper, rescued a woman from a hurricane. While nursing her back to health, Curry feel in love with the woman whose name was Atlanna. The two of them married and named their son Arthur.

As a child, Arthur discovered he had the ability to breath underwater and the telepathic power to command all creatures of the sea. When Arthur was six, his mother revealed on her deathbed that she was an outcast from the then-hidden sunken city of Atlantis. With his father's help, young Arthur began training to use his unique abilities. Several years later, Arthur's father passed away and Arthur became an orphan of the deep.

At one point, Atlantis called upon Aquaman to help them defeat Darkseid's invasion and then named him ambassador to the surface world. Not long after the then king of Atlantis passed and it was Arthur who was named as King and took his rightful place amongst the Atlanteans.