Many European nations had colonial missions in Australia and New Zealand, but the British had far more than the others, making them the dominant ethnic group within the "Australians", a catch-all term for the descendants of colonists and immigrants. Although a majority of Australians are of European origin, a very significant portion came from the rest of the world, as no peoples in Earth are averse to adventure. They tend to be analytical, opportunistic and creative. 

Although there had been small-scale immigrations from the Malay archipelago and other parts of Asia, it was the British Empire which first brought mass immigration to Oceanyka. The promise of wealth and freedom in a far away land attracted many settlers from the Isles, and the crown was interested in a large penal colony. Although their efforts were ultimately fruitless, a large diaspora of people from Great Britain now lives in Oceanyka accounting for a good part of the Australians' 25% population share. 

Game Stats

Australian characters possess the following characteristics:

  • They are generally socially accepted.
  • Their mother tongue is Australian English, though they are typically fluent in one more language.
    • Add +1 Languages Skill
  • They possess poor knowledge of local lore, being largely excluded from traditional culture. However, their access to modern education is usually greater.
    • Add +1 World Knowledge Skill.
  • Australian family education typically focuses more on ruggedness, self-reliance and mateship.
    • Add +1 END, +1 DET and +1 CHA Character Attributes.