Bacillus

Names:  Bacillus, Bacillus Methuselah, Methuselah (original name in their home reality)
Homeworld:  Terra
Notes:  In their home reality, their ancestors left Terra due to overpopulation for a colony attempt on Ares.  During the colonization process, they discovered the Bacillus and Crusnik nanomachines of ancient alien origins.  When the Bacillus nanomachines were embedded in humans, they were infected with a virus that changed them into vampires who had to feed on blood to survive.  However, after their arrival in this galaxy, they started referring to their species after the name of the nanomachines, Bacillus, in order to seperate themselves from the similarly named parasitical Methuselah from the Fenghuang's home reality.
The Bacillus Methuselah are vampire-like creatures that feed on human blood and have supernatural strength.  Bacillus Methuselah have a prolonged lifespan, superior strength, and enhanced speed.  They also have healing and regeneration abilities.
In addition to their athleticism and stamina, Bacillus Methuselah also possess varying individual powers.  Most frequently, this power manifests itself in the form of a blade that comes out of the arms, claws, or even as sharp, prehensile hair. Some Bacillus Methuselah have displayed an ability to control some elemental powers such as fire and ice.  All Bacillus Methuselah are capable of going into "haste mode" in which they can achieve incredible levels of speed for short durations by stimulating their nervous systems.  If used too long, they can become severely fatigued.
Bacillus Methuselah are created in two ways: from being born from Bacillus Methuselah parents or from a human being infected with the Bacillus virus that causes the vampire-like conditions.  Unlike vampires of myth, Bacillus Methuselah can have children and they can eat and enjoy normal food.  However, they must avoid sunlight, as it will cause the Bacillus to rapidly devour their body instead of just their red blood cells.  Also, silver can cause them serious injury and death.
Since their arrival in this galaxy, the Bacillus Methuselah have split into two main factions:  the Byzantium Empire, which has sided with the Zodiac Empire, and the Rosenkreuz Orden, which have fled Zodiac Empire controlled territory and joined up with the Holy Terran Empire, not caring about the resulting treatment as a second-class species as long as they are allowed to take part in the fighting.
Category:Species
Category:Vampires