Viltrumites

An example of a viltrumite

The **Viltrumites** are an alien race of extremely powerful humanoids native to the planet Viltrum. They seek to expand their empire, by conquering other planets and rule the galaxy, if not the entire universe. They are the main antagonistic faction of the *Invincible comic series.*

## History

The Viltrumites are a race of warriors and planetary conquerors from the planet Viltrum. After their emperor, Argall, was killed by Thaedus, the Viltrumites engaged in a civil war by killing off the weak on their planet. The population was made into an unbeatable race, led by Thragg. The Viltrumites established the Viltrum Empire and turned their attention to conquering planets. Thaedus founded the Coalition of Planets to combat their tyrannical ways. The Viltrumite population would be cut down enormously by The Scourge Virus, ultimately leaving fewer than 50 of them. After the Viltrumite War with the Coaltion, there would only be 37 Viltrumites left in the universe. Their ranks were replenished by Thragg's Children.

## Powers and Abilities

* **Viltrumite Physiology**
	+ **Superhuman Strength**: Viltrumite's possesses incredible superhuman strength. The average viltrumite can lift (press) thousands of tons. The upper limit is unknown as some Viltrumites are stronger than others.
	+ **Superhuman Speed**: Viltrumites are capable of running and moving at vast superhuman speeds. They can easily break the sound barrier.
	+ **Superhuman Stamina**: Viltrumites generate less fatigue toxins than humans, allowing them to fight and move for extended periods of time without collapsing from exhaustion.
	+ **Superhuman Endurance**: Viltrumites have endurance beyond human capabilities and have survived disembowelment, touching lava, and bomb blasts without permanent physical damage.
	+ **Flight**: Due a complex balancing system located in their inner ears, Viltrumites have the ability to fly.
	+ **Interstellar Travel**: Viltrumites can survive in outer space without aid.
	+ **Enhanced Lung Capacity**: Viltrumites can hold their breath for up to two weeks without breathing.
	+ **Invulnerability**: Viltrumite bodily tissues are much tougher and far more resistant to physical injury than those of human beings. Only beings of similar strength can harm Viltrumites.
	+ **Enhanced Healing Factor**: Viltrumites can heal from injuries that would normally kill humans.
	+ **Decelerated Aging**: Viltrumites have the potential to live for thousands of years and still be in their physical prime.
	+ **Dominant Genetics**: A Viltrumite's genes will override other race's traits for physical appearance and powers.

## **Weaknesses**

* **Viltrumite Weaknesses**
	+ **Vulnerable Ears**: When a Viltrumite's equilibrium in their ears is disturbed, mainly by frequency, it can cause extreme pain and may even possibly kill them. Depending on how strong the frequency is determines that pain of attack.

## Trivia

* The Viltrumites are based on the Kryptonians from DC Comics.
* The Viltrumites share similarities with the Saiyans from the *Dragon Ball* franchise.
	+ Both the Saiyans and Viltrumites are powerful, planet conquering, humanoid races with a might-makes-right mentality.
	+ Both the Saiyans and Viltrumites are well known for their trademark characteristics (their tails and their mustaches respectively).
	+ Both the Saiyans and Viltrumites can create offspring with other races and those hybrid children can become just as powerful, if not more powerful, than their full-blooded parents.
	+ Both the Saiyans and Viltrumites are influenced off of the Kryptonians from DC Comics.