Conduit

> *"You have to understand that these bioterrorists are a complete damnation to our beloved country.*
> *- Senator Everett*
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Conduits or Bioterrorists are a sub-species of humans who inherits the Conduit-Gene, causing them to develop superhuman powers, traits, & abilities or develop physical traits and characteristics that no average human can possess.

## Overview

Ever since The Big Bang Incident, the conduit gene can either lay dormant within the human body or be suspended, while the word “conduit” has been used to designate anyone with superhuman abilities, regardless of whether or not they possess the conduit gene itself. Conduit abilities can range from the manipulation of certain forms of energy or matter to flight, enhanced attributes, and even super strength, or other physical and mental enhancements. Certain humans, either out of fear, jealousy, or prejudice often detest and reject Conduits, calling them "freaks" or "bioterrorists".

## Conduit Classifications

There are three known classifications for Conduits; these being **Prime Conduits**, **Forced Conduits**, and **Dormitive Conduits**.

* ***Bang Babies** or **Prime Conduits** are individual carriers of an active conduit gene which enables the development and manifestation of their own set of superhuman abilities. These individuals were the conduits who were affected by the "Big Bang Incident".*

* ***Forced Conduits** are individual carriers of an inactive conduit gene or regular humans who have had superhuman abilities bestowed or grafted on to them via external means. These individuals were either affected by the incident at I.N.A.D. Laboratories or were caught within a self-freak incident.*

* ***Dormitives** are individual carriers of an inactive conduit gene who haven't manifested any superhuman abilities of their own; but have the potential to develop superhuman abilities upon conduit gene activation.*

## History

### Origins

*After the fallen-meteorite shower event had ceased back in 2001, radiated isotopes manifested various amounts of non-lethal radiation amongst certain depths of Millennium City for about 4 to 6 months total. Due to this, the radiation within local residents, would explore the result of a rare genetic mutation within some humans, making them evolve. The ostensibly named "Conduit gene" is naturally occurring.*

*The gene is for the most part dormant within the hosts, with carriers of the conduit gene normally displaying no powers at birth and could potentially live their whole lives without realizing what their naturally inherent abilities are, with a few ways of identifying Conduit potential. There are rare exceptions to this, but these demonstrated abilities are minor. The gene was a distinctive part of the human anatomy, and can only be seen by a select few. They appear yellow in color and are located in the torso, near the spinal cord of an individual.*

### The Freak Incident

*After the energy-inhibitor shockwave commenced in I.N.A.D. Laboratories. About a distance-worth of civilians had suffered the effects of the Freak Incident, turning them into Force Conduits. Conduits such as, Connor Wynters, Kaine Dawson, The Werner Twins, & few others.*