Mutants

An example of a berserk Mutant.

**Mutants** are a race of human beings who possess a special gene, dubbed as the **X-Gene**. This extraordinary genetic activated within those who possessed it on July 4th, 2020 after an unprecedented Solar Eclipse occurred. It is unknown why this event triggered the Gene to activate suddenly.

## Biology

In the World of X universe, mutants are a group of humans who are born with genetic mutations that grant them superhuman abilities. These mutations often manifest during adolescence, and each mutant's powers are unique to them. The first generation of Mutants obtained their powers within the first two days of their X-Gene reacting from the Solar Eclipse. Mutant biology is primarily centered around the X-Gene, a genetic anomaly that gives rise to these extraordinary abilities.

The X-gene is a gene that exists in the DNA of mutants. This gene is responsible for the development of their superhuman powers. It is a natural part of their genetic makeup and is inherited from their parents. Mutant abilities can range from telekinesis and superhuman strength to control over the elements or the power to shape-shift.

The range of powers is incredibly diverse, and there are countless mutant characters with unique abilities. Mutant abilities typically activate during a mutant's adolescence, often triggered by a traumatic or stressful event. This is known as a mutant's "manifestation." The sole exception to this are the First Generation of Mutants that emerged in 2020.

The existence of mutants in the World of X universe often leads to societal prejudice and discrimination, reflecting real-world issues of prejudice and tolerance. Some mutants experience secondary mutations or evolutions in their abilities over time, adding complexity to their biology. While the exact origin of the X-Gene remains a mystery in the World of X Universe, it is a natural part of the human genome.

## History

### The Birth of Mutantkind

On July 4th, a surprise Solar Eclipse occurred and it lasted for about five minutes. The people around the world were in awe and thought of the event as nothing more than a simple and amazing thing to witness. On July 5th, reports of different peculiar events were filed but due to the minor nature of them, they weren't taken serious. On July 6th, 2020, the beginning of the hatred for Mutants kicked off with John York.

York was a man who worked as a military sergeant before his retirement. In Houston, Texas, York apparently had hit rock bottom from what a report in 2030 stated and caused an immense amount of desperation to whelm up in York's head. At 5:50 P.M, York walked outside and began screaming erratically. His flesh started to burn off and at 5:55 P.M, he emitted a blazing green aura from his fists. Two minutes later, his eyes and mouth began to glow as well and eventually, his entire body was shining. At 6:01 P.M, John York exploded a massive wave of radiation across the entire state of Texas, killing both himself and everyone within the state.

This event due to being widely mysterious was widely reported on and the story shocked the entirety of the world. Originally, the president thought it was an attack from an enemy but this proved to be wrong as well. The president mobilized a group of a dozen chemical warfare specialists to check for any signs of what could've done such a thing. Only one of the specialists arrived back and died from radiation poisoning only a week later. He did not die without a purpose as he brought back a briefcase with a highly radiated patch of York's skin.

Using technology and swabbing his blood, the X-Gene and York's identity had been discovered. The United States' president at the time stepped down from office due to extreme stress and being placed under fire by the entirety of the United States.

### The Koreas Against Germany

On August 17th, 2021, Germany's leader announced that a "Powered" had invaded and was allied with South and North Korea, the two countries that had waged war on the Germans. Germany's leader and America's leader both allied in an attempt to capture the Mutant that the Koreas had been using to fight and experiment on it. Finding brilliant scientists to assist them in forming an ultimate weapon, Germany and America finally patented the cutting edge Sentinel Suits.

Using this piece of technology, Germany picked a group of twenty soldiers and equipped them with this armor. These twenty were the first members of Hydra Nueva, a group dedicated to hunting, probing, and killing Mutants if need be. The soldiers battled against the Korean Mutant and eventually defeated him, capturing the weaponized man and using him for experiments.

### Current State of Mutantkind

Mutants are highly endangered. Many of them have been assaulted by Hydra Nueva, but now the newest generation is about the only hope that Mutants have. They are blessed with the purest abilities and are the most dangerous when compared to previous generations.

## Trivia

* This universe's Mutants take a unique spin to differentiate a bit from Marvel's.