[Race] Mutants

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Race: Mutant

Type: 'Evolved' Human, or homo sapiens superior

Place of Origin: Earth, X-Men universe

Natural Abilities: Depends on the mutation

Diseases Prone to: Depends on the mutation

Technological Status: Advanced Modern (i. e. closer to modern)

Unique Attribute: The X-gene, the source of all mutants powers. Also if you have the technology or the ability, mutants have a unique genetic signature

Diet: Generally omnivorous, like the humans they've evolved from, unless their mutation interferes or makes them unable to eat normally

Descriptions; Mutants usually have a human appearance and abilities until they either reach puberty, are experimented upon or have their gene mystically awakened. Once the X-gene is active, mutants gain their powers and sometimes a 'mark' that comes with it (for example, Fades blue hair or Harpy's feathers). However often there is no mark, they still have a human appearance they just have powers such as controlling fire or water.

Sometimes the mutation changes the shape and body of the person completely, so they don't look human at all, a good example of this is Nightcrawler.

As the mutant ages and matures, so does their particular mutation. If you go down the generation line to a fifth generation mutant, his or her abilities will be more powerful than their ancestors

Powers and their relationship with each other:
Right, I will do my best to explain that mutant powers must be related in some way to each other here, and hope it doesn't get too confusing for you. I shall break this down in my attempt to do so

Psychic abilities:
Psychic abilities manifest when the X-gene mutates parts of the brain, either the conscious, sub-conscious or unconscious parts of it. If a mutant has psychic abilities they WILL NOT develop physical abilities. Psychics abilities are generally things such as telepathy, telekinesis and pyrokinesis (pyrokinesis being the ability to control fire but NOT turn into it)

Physical abilities:
Most other mutations go in this category, these mutations being those that change cells in the body that are not part of the brain. Things such as enhanced strength, speed or healing, shapeshifting, and turning into ice, fire, water etc are physical abilities. Mutants with physical abilities will never develop psychic abilities.

A Note on Enhanced Healing and Regeneration:
Enhanced healing and regeneration are not the same thing. When you think of enhanced healing, think of Wolverine. He has enhanced healing. However should someone somehow cut off his arm, it wouldn't grow back but would quickly heal over the wound.

Regeneration on the other hand would regrow the arm, but cut a person with only regeneration and they will stay cut, for that is a healing ability

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What's NOT a mutant:

A person granted magical abilities of any kind is NOT a mutant

Those who do not possess the X-gene but have 'unnaturally' mutated in some way (e. g. Hulk) are NOT mutants

Those who intentionally or accidentally mix their own DNA with those of animals or plants are NOT mutants

I think that's all... for now *takes down 'Work In Progress sign*

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((Hope you don't mind Swix - just a way to classify certain attributes))

There is a class system of 0 - 5 and is as follows:

Class 0: Only a carrier of the X-Gene (majoritively the male who carries this)

Class 1: Has only a physical mutation such as having a tail, or a discoloured tongue.

Class 2: Has mutated physical charateristics, such as ability to stick to surfaces (like geckos or certain toads/frogs). Mutation dictates appearance. (This would include someone like Collator)

Class 3: Class three is not so much about appearance, but strength and level of control. (This would include those such as Wolverine, Pyro)

Class 4: This class level can fully manipulate either one or two types of elements or such like (think Magneto).

Class 5: Their abilities are apparently endless, such as The Phoenix. However, this class is not necessarily immortal.

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