DenLiners

DenLiners were a fictional type of deep-sea submersible featured in the anime series "Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water." These vessels were designed and utilized by the Neo Atlanteans, antagonists in the series, for various purposes including reconnaissance, troop deployment, and combat. The term "DenLiner" itself is a portmanteau, suggesting a connection to the earth or depths and a mode of transport. Visually, DenLiners were depicted as robust and often menacing in appearance, reflecting their military function. They possessed advanced technological capabilities for their time within the show's narrative, allowing them to operate effectively in extreme underwater environments and engage in battles against the F admission forces and the Nadia's flagship, the Gargoyle. Their presence in the series underscored the technological disparity between the Neo Atlanteans and the protagonists for much of the story, posing a significant threat. Specific models of DenLiners varied in size and armament, with larger versions capable of carrying multiple smaller craft or deploying a considerable number of soldiers. The design philosophy behind the DenLiners emphasized durability and operational capacity in the crushing pressures of the ocean floor.