Atlantaean

The Atlantaeans (also Atlanteans or Atlantians) were a population of humans who isolated themselves within the Atlantis Colonies in 137 BU, and remained in isolation until 120 AU, when they were discovered by the World Republic. Having been in isolation for 257 years, the Atlantaeans developed a unique culture, and even their genetic makeup changed as a result of isolated breeding and genetic modification.

After the discovery of the Atlantis Colonies, many Atlantaeans inevitably mingled with the outside world, seeing as the World Republic was a stable, unified system of government, and the Atlantis Colonies became accessible to outsiders. However, many Atlantaeans continued to be suspicious of the outside world, and thus cut off sub-colonies from the main Atlantic colony, as well as establishing new colonies elsewhere under the world's oceans.

History
The Atlantaeans originally stemmed from various agents of the United States Military and employees of the Exxon Mobil drilling company. At the time (late 140s BU) some major disasters had affected the world, including the World Depression and the Baba Strike, and there was widespread resentment of established governments for their role in failing to prevent these disasters.

The Atlantaeans were involved in building an undersea fortress for the United States of America, in an effort to help it regain strength against SUPREME RUSSIA. Due to the beginnings of the Pandemics, the operation was called off, but the infrastructure remained and came under the control of the Atlantaeans.