Post by Dusty on Feb 8, 2022 2:11:31 GMT
The Parasites
Parasites are an invasive species of Parasitic organisms that closely relates to the Protozoa Family. There is no formal name for them, and their forms are very reliant on their hosts. As of date, there are only two successful candidates who have survived the bond process - both candidates being some form of Meta-Humans who were able to resist (or scare) the parasites invasion of the mind.
The Parasites are assumed to be space faring species of feral origin, threatening planets by replacing their populus - by devouring their hosts minds and replacing them fully. They were first found in the Mid-Western parts of the US, near a town isolated from any major population zones. This town was home to Subject 16, and he was the only other survivor of the incident - assumedly because of his powers. The zone was quarantined by The Agency before any official government response, the town left abandoned and any trace of the Parasites being burned to prevent any further outbreaks.
The Process:
Anomalous Behaviour:
The only parasites that do not obey the hunting patterns of the parasites are Satan’s Shadow - as it wishes to be called - and Psi’s own parasitic arm. Both are anomalous however, and any contact with these parasites should be reported to Agency Officials for a Fire And Burn mission to be carried out to erase them before anyone is infected - if Satan's Shadow is to be found, the Lure and Retrieval Mission will be carried out instead.
As for Subject 16’s parasite, the reason it has slowly gained fully human sentience is because it was never given a chance to take over 16’s body. It only was given the option to take over his arm due to the Catalyst Effect it had on Subject 16 - who immediately resisted all and any attempts. Strangely, 16 has been observed to completely put his Parasite into a coma like state - making it completely docile.
On the other hand Subject 01s Parasite - Satan's Shadow - was found completely formed in the middle of the parasites first finding. Its form remains an inky black dust mesomorph, The Agency have records of it reaching heights of 10ft. We are unsure of whether that is its max height or not. Satan's Shadow requested a host, seeming rather picky and more neutral than any other parasite. In fact it was quite content having extended conversations with members of personnel, occasionally giving them guidance on experiments and hints in what they may be doing incorrectly - See Interview Files P1-0I1 for more information. Other notable features of Satan's Shadow include: lack of hostile intent, unwillingness to take over hosts, extreme intellect, extreme power threshold and the eerie feeling of fear and dread when looking at / near Satan's Shadow.
Upon the arrival of Subject 01, Satan's Shadow was almost immediately introduced to them in the Surgical Suite of the Parasite Testing and Adjustment. As recordings show, Satan's Shadow was heavily interested in Subject 01. Although Subject 01 stated "If you dare step any closer I will find a way to rip you limb from limb." showing zero fear towards this unknown creature. Thus The Agency quickly pulled Subject 01 to a different cell, awaiting for Satan's Shadow to tell them what he would like. Adhering to his wills has been most useful for information. We are unsure as to why Satan's Shadow has full sentience and complete morals, since this does not comply with other evidence suggesting parasites are fully invasive, The Agency has concluded that Satan's Shadow is a complete Anomaly and is NOT to be compared with other parasites.
If a breach of containment containing Subject 01 and Satan's Shadow is made, it is vital to follow the Lure and Retrieve Mission orders as they are extremely dangerous but more so valuable.
Parasites are an invasive species of Parasitic organisms that closely relates to the Protozoa Family. There is no formal name for them, and their forms are very reliant on their hosts. As of date, there are only two successful candidates who have survived the bond process - both candidates being some form of Meta-Humans who were able to resist (or scare) the parasites invasion of the mind.
The Parasites are assumed to be space faring species of feral origin, threatening planets by replacing their populus - by devouring their hosts minds and replacing them fully. They were first found in the Mid-Western parts of the US, near a town isolated from any major population zones. This town was home to Subject 16, and he was the only other survivor of the incident - assumedly because of his powers. The zone was quarantined by The Agency before any official government response, the town left abandoned and any trace of the Parasites being burned to prevent any further outbreaks.
The Process:
The Parasites are a malleable being, much akin to water or slime - entering the host's body through the ears, eyes or mouth. Once inside, the Parasite will replace the person's brain; using their body as some sort of puppet for a month or so. During this month, they often try to identify targets that the person would know during their day to day life. After a month has passed, a metamorphosis occurs where the Parasite will overcome a host’s body completely - replacing the host with their own form. At this point, a parasite is fully grown and will go into a feral state - moving to target those who were identified the month before. Anyone else will be killed. In this state, a parasite will be incredibly durable and any damage to it will be rapidly healed due to it’s now enhanced healing factor. The only thing that’ll permanently damage a parasite is fire. Every single parasite that achieves its growth this way lacks any form of human sentience, proving that normal parasites will only mimic the person they have taken over and that their hunting processes are only based on pure instinct.
Anomalous Behaviour:
The only parasites that do not obey the hunting patterns of the parasites are Satan’s Shadow - as it wishes to be called - and Psi’s own parasitic arm. Both are anomalous however, and any contact with these parasites should be reported to Agency Officials for a Fire And Burn mission to be carried out to erase them before anyone is infected - if Satan's Shadow is to be found, the Lure and Retrieval Mission will be carried out instead.
As for Subject 16’s parasite, the reason it has slowly gained fully human sentience is because it was never given a chance to take over 16’s body. It only was given the option to take over his arm due to the Catalyst Effect it had on Subject 16 - who immediately resisted all and any attempts. Strangely, 16 has been observed to completely put his Parasite into a coma like state - making it completely docile.
On the other hand Subject 01s Parasite - Satan's Shadow - was found completely formed in the middle of the parasites first finding. Its form remains an inky black dust mesomorph, The Agency have records of it reaching heights of 10ft. We are unsure of whether that is its max height or not. Satan's Shadow requested a host, seeming rather picky and more neutral than any other parasite. In fact it was quite content having extended conversations with members of personnel, occasionally giving them guidance on experiments and hints in what they may be doing incorrectly - See Interview Files P1-0I1 for more information. Other notable features of Satan's Shadow include: lack of hostile intent, unwillingness to take over hosts, extreme intellect, extreme power threshold and the eerie feeling of fear and dread when looking at / near Satan's Shadow.
Upon the arrival of Subject 01, Satan's Shadow was almost immediately introduced to them in the Surgical Suite of the Parasite Testing and Adjustment. As recordings show, Satan's Shadow was heavily interested in Subject 01. Although Subject 01 stated "If you dare step any closer I will find a way to rip you limb from limb." showing zero fear towards this unknown creature. Thus The Agency quickly pulled Subject 01 to a different cell, awaiting for Satan's Shadow to tell them what he would like. Adhering to his wills has been most useful for information. We are unsure as to why Satan's Shadow has full sentience and complete morals, since this does not comply with other evidence suggesting parasites are fully invasive, The Agency has concluded that Satan's Shadow is a complete Anomaly and is NOT to be compared with other parasites.
If a breach of containment containing Subject 01 and Satan's Shadow is made, it is vital to follow the Lure and Retrieve Mission orders as they are extremely dangerous but more so valuable.