Indominus rex

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***Indominus rex*** is a genetically modified species of dinosaur in the *Jurassic World Evolution* series, created by InGen by combining the base genome of a *Tyrannosaurus* with that of a *Velociraptor*. The first official hybrid created by InGen, it also contained the genetic material of numerous other species, including dinosaurs such as *Carnotaurus*, *Giganotosaurus*, *Majungasaurus*, *Therizinosaurus*, as well as an assortment of modern species.

In *Evolution*, the creation of *Indominus* requires the complete genome of *Tyrannosaurus* and *Velociraptor*, and can subsequently be unlocked on the islands of the Muertes Archipelago via the Research Centre once the player has reached Isla Pena. The *Indominus rex* exclusive Adaptive Camouflage Gene was added with the *Secrets of Dr. Wu* DLC.

In *Evolution 2*, the *Indominus rex* is unlocked through Challenge Mode and the Jurassic World Chaos Theory mission, requiring the genome of *Tyrannosaurus*, *Velociraptor* and *Giganotosaurus*. Once successfully incubated and released, the *Indominus* becomes available in Sandbox Mode.

## History

The brainchild of American geneticist Dr. Henry Wu, *Indominus rex* was originally created by InGen in 2012 at the request of Jurassic World owner Simon Masrani to revitalize public interest in Jurassic World on Isla Nublar, which, after operating successfully for over ten years, had begun to experience a decrease in visitor rates. By combining the genome of *Carnotaurus*, *Deinosuchus*, *Giganotosaurus*, *Majungasaurus*, *Rugops*, *Therizinosaurus*, *Tyrannosaurus*, and *Velociraptor*, as well as the DNA from modern animals such as cuttlefish, tree frogs and pit vipers, the conception of the *Indominus rex* had been fraught with controversy, however – the genus has proved far more intelligent than anticipated, making worldwide headlines in 2015 when it escaped its paddock and went on a rampage across the park. Two *Indominus* were born and as the years passed on, one ate the other.

With the extreme intelligence of a *Velociraptor*, *Indominus* escaped from its exhibit and caused mayhem across Isla Nublar, though was ultimately stopped due to the combined efforts of the park's veteran *Tyrannosaurus*, a *Velociraptor* named Blue, and the park's resident *Mosasaurus*.

Dragged beneath the waters to its death, the skeleton of *Indominus* was later discovered by a team of mercenaries sent to the island, who recovered a piece of a bone from the dead hybrid. Despite sustaining attack by the *Tyrannosaurus* combined with casualties by the *Mosasaurus*, the mercenaries received the material and brought to Dr. Wu, who used it during the creation of *Indoraptor*, which combined the *Indominus* genome with that of a *Velociraptor*. After the death of *Indoraptor*, the *Indominus* bone was crushed by the *T. rex*, preventing its use in the creation of more hybrids.

## Characteristics

InGen's first genetically modified hybrid dinosaur genus, *Indominus rex* (meaning "*Fierce*" or "*Untamable King*") is a massive theropod, estimated by Dr. Henry Wu to reach 50 feet long when fully grown. It has a sloped muzzle like *Giganotosaurus* and osteoderms down its back similar to abelisaurids such as *Carnotaurus* and *Majungasaurus*. Rows of spines or quills are also present on its neck. The arms are massive and very dexterous, due to the inclusion of *Therizinosaurus* gene. The base genome of Indominus is ghostly white with deep red eyes.

*Indominus rex* is created by combining multiple existing genera, including *Deinosuchus*, *Giganotosaurus*, *Carnotaurus*, *Velociraptor* and the infamous *Tyrannosaurus*, as well as tree frogs and snakes. As such, *Indominus rex* is perhaps the most fearsome dinosaur of all, boasting *Giganotosaurus'* size, *Velociraptor's* intelligence and speed, *Tyrannosaurus'* power and aggression, plus further traits from tree frogs and cuttlefish that allow it to hide its thermal signature.

While it was intended to be a spectacular new attraction to increase guest numbers and corporate sponsorship, the *Indominus rex* also formed part of a secret program to create weaponized dinosaurs. The events in the 2015 Isla Nublar incident proved to be disastrous for the park with many guest casualties, as well as dinosaur losses and escapes as a result. It was raised in isolation (after killing its sibling) in its own paddock so that researchers could study it. Due to its synthetic origins, experts were still learning about *Indominus rex’s* behavior, diet and natural habitat. It's ferocity and intelligence would make it the apex predator of its habitat.

## Gameplay

### *Evolution*

#### Behaviour

*Indominus rex* is an incredibly aggressive and intelligent carnivore, with an extremely high intolerance for deviations from its comfort levels. Even in comparison to other large carnivores such as *Tyrannosaurus*, *Indominus* is an asocial animal which doesn't tolerate other members of its species in its enclosure (unless, however, Group Adaptation genes are applied before incubation). It is extremely territorial and aggressive, killing almost anything that enters its enclosure. Given its strength and intelligence, the *Indominus* is the only dinosaur capable of killing sauropods such as *Brachiosaurus* and *Dreadnoughtus*, although it does tolerate smaller carnivores such as *Velociraptor*.

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### *Evolution 2*

#### Behaviour

In *Evolution 2*, the *Indominus rex* has, along with the *Indoraptor*, the highest appeal of any dinosaur, making them a popular attraction with guests, though their vicious nature means they are difficult to keep contained. The *Indominus* is a highly territorial and aggressive species, and does not tolerate any other member of their kind, or any other species, other than *Velociraptor*, in their enclosure. *Indominus rex* will interact with *Velociraptor* by crouching down and growl to the *Velociraptor*.

## Behind the scenes

To create the *Indominus rex*, the development team acquired the 3D model that was created for 2015's *Jurassic World* by Industrial Light & Magic, as well as audio files to make the most authentic representation of the hybrid. To further differentiate it from other large carnivores, the development team gave *Indominus rex* the ability to kill large sauropods, as a reference to its film counterpart.

The *Indominus* was first showcased on Steam, 5 days before the game's release, and it received a Species Profile a day after. Up until Update 1.6, the coastal pattern of the *Indominus* used to be completely black, but it was later given stripes to make it fall in line with the other cosmetic patterns.

With the *Secrets of Dr. Wu* expansion pack, *Indominus rex* was given the ability to camouflage around trees using the new trait genes, thus making it even more film accurate.

## Gallery

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## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Trevorrow, Colin. (Director). (2015). *Jurassic World* [Film]. Universal Pictures.
2. ↑ *Indominus rex*. Jurassic World. Archived from the original on December 24, 2017.
3. ↑ Bayona, J. A. (Director). (2018). *Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom* [Film]. Universal Pictures.
4. ↑ Krupa, Daniel (May 16, 2018). HOW JURASSIC WORLD EVOLUTION MADE ITS T.REX - IGN FIRST *IGN*. Retrieved June 14, 2018
5. ↑ "Jurassic World Evolution on Steam". [Image] Steam. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
6. ↑ Frontier Developments. (June 8, 2018). *Hybrid Profile: Indominus Rex* [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved October 26, 2019.