Heavyscale

Heavyscale is a rare genetic condition among the Drakeian species.
==Overview==
Heavyscale is a genetic condition that affects around 1 in 1,000,000 Drakeians. While the condition is instantly lethal to males, causing them to die at birth, females have a 50:50 chance of surviving at birth, but have to undergo treatment almost instantly to stabilise the condition. The condition is caused by abnormally large amounts of DragonKin Base Metal, or Drake Metal as it's known to the Drakeians, being present in the afflicted's body.
It is somewhat related to Ixnara in that it makes the afflicted larger and denser than usual, but unlike Ixnara, cannot be cured or transferred as it is more directly tied into the afflicted's genetic structure from birth.
==Treatment==
The only known treatment for Heavyscale is to feed the afflicted other Drakeians (roughly 1 small Drakeian every month). Unless a nation is desperate for a Heavyscale warrior, they will normally mercy execute the afflicted to save them the starvation pains as cannibalism is illegal in all Drakeian nations, although some nations will make specific allowances for Heavyscales.
==Pros and Cons==
There are many benefits for a Heavyscale, which somewhat balance out the cons. The cons of being Heavyscale is the need to cannibalise other Drakeians (any DragonKin will suffice, larger DragonKin provide the Drake Metal needed for longer). Weight is also an issue for a Heavyscale as they are proportionally even heavier than a large female. The benefits for Heavyscales are plenty.
*Size, a Heavyscale can reach 12ft in height, easily dwarfing even the tallest females.
*Strength, a Heavyscale is incredibly strong, being able to easily lift their own weight and smash another Drakeians skull using the grip of their hand.
*Durability, Heavyscales are considerably heavier and denser than a normal Drakeian, making the Heavyscale a durable tank who can take many gun rounds without feeling it.
*Longevity, in addition to the other benefits a Heavyscale will live around 300 years longer than a normal Drakeian.
==Traits==
Heavyscales are identifiable in a few ways. The most noticeable one is their height, easily towering over other Drakeians, although in the rare occurrence of multiple Heavyscales, this could fail to be a noticeable factor. The second most notable is their body shape, Heavyscales all possess large breasts (due to their denser and stronger muscle weave and the strange relation of DragonKin breasts and their strength) and large guts (due to the large amount of cannibalising they perform) as well as bulky arms and legs.
==Uses==
The main, and really only, use for a Heavyscale is as a super soldier. With the Heavyscale often being trained from birth to be proficient in the use of most weapons while in normally unwearable armour (too heavy for a normal Drakeian). The sight of a Heavyscale on the battlefield is normally a signal that resulting fight won't be easy, as Heavyscales are always trained as elite super soldiers, normally commanding an elite squad of regular soldiers. Their combat effectiveness is often considered an over-embellished myth until witnessed.
==Notabale Heavyscales==
Currently, there is only one Heavyscale alive who is called Drakni Faerrarl.
Category:Drakeians
Category:Genetic Conditions