with Atomguns, rifle-sized ray guns. Occasionally these are used by others where necessary but only when taken from a Volkite. In terms of vehicles, Unga Khan has one tank, called the Juggernaut. This can be controlled by remote as well as by the driver (either human or Volkite). It has no armament itself but is used as a battering ram during siege warfare. Though not used very often, Unga Khan's forces also have several aircraft called Vol Planes (also known as Sky Chariots by the White Robes). Unga Khan's tower is armed with one Projector which fires one Aerial Torpedo at a time. This is, again, controlled by remote control. Unga Khan uses his Transformation Chamber to brainwash those unwilling to do his bidding. The effect wears off in time and can be reversed by the Chamber. The Magnetic Ray is used only once to pull the Rocket Submarine into Atlantis (much like a tractor beam in Star Wars or Star Trek) in the first chapter. In the last chapter, an Invisible Wall of Atom Rays is activated to provide Unga Khan's tower with a force field to protect it from the United States Navy's bombardment. Finally, the tower itself has automatic sliding doors and elevators. The most advanced technology seemingly available to the opposing White Robes of Sharad are catapults and flame throwers built into the walls of the Sacred City. Release Theatrical Undersea Kingdom'''s official release date is 30 May 1936, although this is actually the date the sixth chapter was made available to film exchanges. It was re-released on 15 February 1950 between the first runs of Radar Patrol vs. Spy King and The Invisible Monster. TelevisionUndersea Kingdom was one of several Republic serials re-released as a film for television in 1966. It was renamed as Sharad of Atlantis. This version was cut down to 100 minutes in length. Critical reception In the words of author William C. Cline, Undersea Kingdom was a "totally unbelievable – but visually enjoyable – twelve-chapter madhouse chase." Chapter titles Beneath the Ocean Floor (30 min 51s) The Undersea City (19 min 13s) Arena of Death (18 min 58s) Revenge of the Volkites (18 min 7s) Prisoners of Atlantis (17 min 33s) The Juggernaut Strikes (16 min 40s) The Submarine Trap (17 min 20s) Into the Metal Tower (16 min 49s) Death in the Air (16 min 48s) Atlantis Destroyed (17 min