Malagasy Bottle Tree

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**Mutant 020**
**Threat Level: C**
**Location: Africa, primarily Madagascar**
**Codename: Malagasy Bottle Tree**
**Documented by H.S.G. Scavenger, Ephraim Bjork**
**Classification: Flora**

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## Biological Particulars

Mutant 020, also dubbed as the “Malagasy Bottle Tree,” at first appears to be a Queensland Bottle Tree. However when interacted with, branches would suddenly grow in random directions, and would grow pineapples in only about thirty seconds. Don’t get confused, though, as these aren’t pineapples. It’s actually a seed for the mutant itself. Once eaten, you will seemingly turn into the mutant, though the process takes weeks, and for some, even months; though it averages 6 weeks to fully turn into one. It’s also been reported that if you’re in an 100 meter radius away from Mutant 020, you can hear faint thundering noises, and you can see dark clouds. It’s unknown why or how this happens, but it’s likely due to a deceptive gas the tree produces. This gas, dubbed as “Gassy Malagasy,” can change a person’s perception of the world, but only via two senses, being sight and hearing. This gas is colorless and odorless, so someone wouldn’t notice their perception is changing until it’s too late. Because of this, it’s given a Level-C rating instead of Level-B, as it can deceive wanderers.

In order to differentiate Mutant 020 with the Queensland Bottle Tree is by looking at the locations they are generally in. Mutant 020 is located throughout Southern Africa, mainly Madagascar, whereas Queensland Bottle Trees are located in Australia. This would help you differentiate the mutant and the flora. If you are a dipstick and still can’t tell the difference, then try going close to it, and see if any branches grow. But don’t eat the seeds. Also take note that the branches, or even the mutant itself is sentient, so it’ll grow the branches at the least expected time, even when you are expecting it. Additionally, the anatomy of Mutant 020 seems to be that of a normal tree, except there’s “veins” in its trunk. However, these veins are not to indicate pain or tampering, but rather for how the mutant works and functions. Think of them as it’s organs. It’s how the branches suddenly grow, etcetera. It’s unknown how the veins work, thus it’s recommended to leave them be.

## ~~Behavorial Particulars~~ Attached Audio Files

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FILE I: “Discovery”

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E-098: Captain, I think we’ve discovered a mutant.

C-004: Like what?

E-098: It appears to be a rotund tree with large palm-like leaves. We found it in Northeast Madagascar.

C-004: Tell me more.

E-098: This mutant seems to confuse scavengers into think it’s storming, and then branches out “pineapples.” I’m doing air quotes, I don’t think you can see ‘em.

C-004: Well, why are you quoting?

E-098: Because I’m pretty sure they’re the seeds, or the root of the flora, and if we eat them, it’ll grow in our stomachs.

C-004: Oh god; well, anything else?

E-098: While exploring other Southern African countries, those being South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia, we’ve found a small amount of this mutant in those three countries. This probably means it proves that it only lives in Africa.

C-004: Okay, then. Check back when you find out more.

E-098: I’ll make sure to do that, captain.

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FILE II: “More Information?”

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E-098: Captain, I’m being promoted to captain.

C-004: O… okay? Is that it?

E-098: Nah, it’s just that Captain+ can give a tag change.

C-004: Okay, can you confirm?

E-098: \_Employee 098 is being promoted to Captain 005!\_

C-004: Okay, I changed it. Anywho, what did you ask me for?

C-005: I was here because I gathered more information about this tree. Or should I say, “Malagasy Bottle Tree.”

C-004: Like what?

CAPTAIN 003 HAS ENTERED THE DIALOGUE.

C-003: More info?

C-005: Dr. Robot? How did you get here?

C-003: I occasionally check dialogues.

C-004: Erm… Okay?

C-005: Well anyway, E-036, E-055, and E-087 have became this strange mutant, and E-049, and E-095 are at risk of becoming this mutant. So I was right about that being a plantation for the mutant.

C-004: Well, you are definitely lucky.

C-003: Interesting… Anything else?

C-005: Well, the mutant has a name now, being the “Malagasy Bottle Tree.” This derives from the Queensland Bottle Tree, as Mutant-020 is a copy, but in Madagascar.

C-003: Nice.

C-004: Ima inform Viktor about this. It seems interesting.

[@E-001]

ELITE 001 HAS ENTERED THE DIALOGUE.

E-001: What is it?

C-005: I’ve gathered more information about Mutant 020.

E-001: Radical, now try to explore the rest of Madagascar to find more of the area.

C-003: All three of us?

C-004: Wait, all three?

E-001: Nah, all five of you.

C-005: Wait, what?

E-001: Lemme try this FlagTag code I put in the dialogue real quick.

E-001 [🇭🇺]: Nice, it works.

C-005 [🇸🇪]: Whoa, this is actually cool.

C-004 [🇧🇪]: Yeah, I really like this.

C-003 [🇺🇸]: Coolio.

CAPTAIN 001 & CAPTAIN 002 HAVE ENTERED THE DIALOGUE.

C-005 [🇸🇪]: Oh crap. Uh, I’m out.

C-004 [🇧🇪]: What’s his problem?

C-002 [🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿]: All five? Yeah, no.

C-003 [🇺🇸]: I’m bored, I’m leaving.

C-001 [🇺🇳]: Dang it, now it’s just us three.

E-001 [🇭🇺]: You mean four? Right?

C-002 [🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿]: Nope, he means three, cause I’m out.

C-001 [🇺🇳]: Same here.

E-001 [🇭🇺]: Fine, then I’m out.

C-004 [🇧🇪]: Well I guess I should leave now.

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FILE III: “Lost in Madagascar”

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## Domains

Based off the log, and multiple other sources, it’s been confirmed that Mutant 020 lives in Southern Africa, though mostly in Madagascar. However, other places with decent amounts of the flora include Mozambique, South Africa, and Malawi. Despite this, Mutant 020 has not been spotted outside of Africa, making it one of the few mutants that are native to Africa. Although it’s origin is unknown, it likely originated in Eastern Madagascar, as a majority of Mutant 020’s are found there. It’s also thought that Mutant 020 is loosely tied to Mutant 010, as it has similar properties to it.

## Origins

Mutant 020 is still a scientific mystery, as it’s unknown how a plant from Australia went to Madagascar. However, there are numerous theories on to what happened. The first theory is that when radiation reached Australia, the dna and seeds of the trees were caught, modified and swept to Madagascar, and other parts of Southern Africa. Due to the modification of the seeds, the seeds were enlarged, and the dna was also modified, which changed the nature of the trees. Due to the Indian Ocean being large and deep, it’s likely untrue.

Another theory states that the seeds were modified by the radiation, and flowed through the Indian Ocean, which caused them to end up on the shore of Madagascar, and Mozambique. This proves why they are usually apparent on shores. Due to the radiation, the nature and seeds appeared to be different, and this caused the mutant to rapidly spread around Southern Africa. This is probably what happened, as it is more feasible than the other theory.

## Note from Ephraim Bjork

> “
> “I hope they stay in Africa. Although they don’t seem very harmful, they can still kill and hurt people, and I don’t wanna take the risk of getting people killed. All I know is that Africa is the hunting grounds of the nuclear world, and if those mutants expand out of that continent, we’re all doomed.”
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>  - Ephraim Bjork
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>``**Open Image Source(s)**
1. ↑ “7 Weird Trees with 2 Strange Enough to Be from Mars”.`