Overhumans (Race)

## Overhumans

### Aliases

Superhumans, Overs, Metahumans, Metas, Supers, Mutants, Freaks, Evolved Humans, Homo Ultima, Megahumans

### Powers

Varies

Overhumans or "Superhumans" are humans with some kind of genetic mutations that allow them to obtain enhanced and extraordinary abilities that can be described as being 'super powers'.

## History

a prefix occurring originally in loanwords from Latin, with the basic meaning “above, beyond.” Words formed with super- have the following general senses: “to place or be placed above or over” (superimpose; supersede), “a thing placed over or added to another” (superscript; superstructure; supertax), “situated over”. So, "Overhuman" simply describes persons and/or abilities beyond normal human limits.

Overhumans are people who develop superhuman abilities either with their 'Over Gene' or via the influence of some outside force or substance. Overhumans are strictly identified as being human beings with superpowers, meaning alien species or non-humans entities are not considered as being Overhumans.

The very first Overhumans are believed to have originated 5,000 years ago when humans were still fighting for survival. Although at the time only a very select few humans were Overhumans. As time went on, many Overhumans throughout history went into legend as being gods, spirits, or monsters. However for thousands of years, many didn't even believe in the existence of Overhumans and wrote them off as a myth. Only by the 1800's did the Overhuman population start to slowly, yet steadily increase and grow.

By the 1950's the Overhuman population became much more noticeable among the world population. In modern day, Metahumans are believed to make up around 5% to 11% of the human population on Earth.

## Origin

### The Over Gene

   The Overgene is a mutation that can be found in human and even animal genetics. The gene is dormant at birth and usually activates around puberty. Although it is very possible that the gene could activate before the human reaches puberty, however cases like that are extremely dangerous since children have very little understanding and control over their new powers and could hurt themselves or somebody else. The Overgene can also be activated by extreme stress, an extreme state of emotion such as love, anger, or sadness. The Overgene can also be activated by copious amounts of pain. However the Overgene can be activated in times of life and death situations, in order for the body to protect itself from whatever life threatening situation it might be in. There are even accounts of Overhumans who never had their Overgene activated and live a normal life before passing away of natural or unnatural causes. And just like any other gene, Overgenes can be genetic and be passed down to the next generation.

### Superpowers

Overhumans can possess any variety of a plethora of different powers and abilities. Powers include but are not limited to fire manipulation, super strength, laser vision, electricity manipulation, reptilian physiology, elasticity, metal mimicry, flight, super speed, time travel, super durability, radiation manipulation, sonic scream, plant manipulation, stone mimicry, gravity manipulation, enhanced healing factor, size manipulation, energy manipulation, animal mimicry, telekinesis, telepathy, teleportation, darkness manipulation, enhanced intelligence, weather manipulation, and so much more.

### Pre-Determined/Non-Pre-Determined

Pre-Determined Overhumans are Overhumans with Overgenes that are pre-determined of what their superpowers and abilities are going to be. Such as if their Overgene is programed to give the user super human strength and it is activated by something like electroshock the user will get super human strength no matter what, and not based off of what they've been exposed to or what their environment is like.

Non-Pre-Determined Overhumans are Overhumans with Overgenes that are similar to that of stem cells. The Overgene is still undecided and undetermined about what kind of superpower they will grant to their user. These genes give their user powers or abilities based on their environment or what activates their power. Such as if an Overhuman's genes are activated by electroshock, they will develop electric based abilities. If the user is very muscular their power will give them some form of super strength. If the user is very intelligent their power will give them enhanced intelligence.

### Natural Overhumans

   Natural Overhumans or 'True Overhumans' are Overhumans who's powers and abilities come from their Overgenes instead of receiving their abilities from any kind of outside force or sources. Natural Overhuman's powers and abilities solely come from their Over Genes. However it is known for superpowers to change and evolve over time, it is also possible for an outside force or substance to change or even enhance the powers of Natural Overhumans.

### Unnatural Overhumans

Unnatural Overhumans are normal human beings that posses no Overgene to give them superpowers or extra ordinary abilities. However they become superhumans via outside forces or substances that changes and affects their physiology, causing mutations and giving the user superpowers. Examples include characters like DragonMan, who received his powers after being exposed to Transmutagen that mutated him and turned him into a Deviant.