Homo Sapiens Extraordinarius aka Extras
"They call us Homo Sapiens Extraordinarius or Extra, a term that started as a derogatory and has transformed into a symbol of pride. We have gone from an age when the world was torn between uncertainty in us and hating us to steps towards equality in much of the world. It is sad when we consider that we became a scapegoat for much of the world’s problems when we are not so different from the demigods of old. The majority of us are often the children and grandchildren of the heroes people venerated, not unlike Cú Chulainn, son of Lugh, Heracles, son of Zeus, and dozens of beings throughout our shared myths, we were born from beings of power and legend, and perhaps like so many of them, we as a people were fated to face hardship and tribulation.
It is, however, my staunch belief that social change will and has occurred for us. It has been a slow road, and there have been setbacks, but there have been great strides in understanding and equality in many nations. Our struggle is far from over to be fully recognized as people with equal rights to life, love, and liberty. But through compassion, courage, and understanding, we, the Extras, will move forward, heads held high, and show the world that in our hearts and souls, we are no different than any other and worthy of equality and equity!"-Greyscale
Extras, or Homo sapiens extraordinarius, are a genetic offshoot of humanity born with innate superhuman abilities. Unlike abilities gained through external circumstances, Extras’ powers stem from their unique metagene, a genetic anomaly often inherited from other superhuman ancestors. Their abilities manifest naturally, sometimes at birth or durring childhood but or during puberty or when triggered under moments of intense emotional or physical stress.
"We are not freaks of nature, nor are we mistakes—we are the pinnacle of evolution, the next step in human development. As Homo sapiens once overshadowed the Neanderthal, so shall we overshadow them. We are their betters in every conceivable way—stronger, faster, smarter, destined to inherit the Earth and claim the very stars beyond! That is why they fear us. That is why they seek to control us, to cage us, to reduce us to tools or to snuff us out entirely. They know what we represent—their obsolescence. The towers of their hypocrisy and weakness rise high, built upon a foundation of lies. But the Tower of Babelyon they cling to must be toppled, brick by brick. We will show them their gods of flesh and iron are nothing compared to our innate supremacy. Only through force can humanity be taught the lesson it has refused to learn: we are their rightful rulers. We are not their servants, their protectors, or their playthings. We are their masters, and we will take what is ours by birthright." - Apex Prime
It is, however, my staunch belief that social change will and has occurred for us. It has been a slow road, and there have been setbacks, but there have been great strides in understanding and equality in many nations. Our struggle is far from over to be fully recognized as people with equal rights to life, love, and liberty. But through compassion, courage, and understanding, we, the Extras, will move forward, heads held high, and show the world that in our hearts and souls, we are no different than any other and worthy of equality and equity!"-Greyscale
Extras, or Homo sapiens extraordinarius, are a genetic offshoot of humanity born with innate superhuman abilities. Unlike abilities gained through external circumstances, Extras’ powers stem from their unique metagene, a genetic anomaly often inherited from other superhuman ancestors. Their abilities manifest naturally, sometimes at birth or durring childhood but or during puberty or when triggered under moments of intense emotional or physical stress.
"We are not freaks of nature, nor are we mistakes—we are the pinnacle of evolution, the next step in human development. As Homo sapiens once overshadowed the Neanderthal, so shall we overshadow them. We are their betters in every conceivable way—stronger, faster, smarter, destined to inherit the Earth and claim the very stars beyond! That is why they fear us. That is why they seek to control us, to cage us, to reduce us to tools or to snuff us out entirely. They know what we represent—their obsolescence. The towers of their hypocrisy and weakness rise high, built upon a foundation of lies. But the Tower of Babelyon they cling to must be toppled, brick by brick. We will show them their gods of flesh and iron are nothing compared to our innate supremacy. Only through force can humanity be taught the lesson it has refused to learn: we are their rightful rulers. We are not their servants, their protectors, or their playthings. We are their masters, and we will take what is ours by birthright." - Apex Prime
Basic Information
Anatomy
While outwardly human and predominantly classified as humanoid, Extras exhibit a broad range of deviations from the baseline human anatomy. These deviations often manifest as outward physical markers of their superhuman nature, which can range from subtle to extreme. Approximately 99% of Extras retain a humanoid structure, but a significant portion display variations in appearance that set them apart.
Common Variations Include but are by no means limited to:
Unusual Pigmentation: Vibrant or unnatural hair and eye colors such as silver, crimson, or luminescent shades are common among Extras.
Altered Skin Composition: Some Extras have skin that is scaled, crystalline, metallic, or otherwise textured in non-human ways. Others might have skin tones outside the natural human spectrum, such as deep blue or reflective gold.
Non-Human Appendages: Wings, tails, or additional limbs are rare but documented traits, often tied to the Extra's abilities or lineage.
Exotic Biomaterials: A small percentage of Extras possess organic bodies composed of non-organic substances such as metals, stone, or plasma-like energy. These forms can appear either as a permanent state or activated during power use.
Enhanced or Altered Features: Features such as claws, fangs, horns, pointed ears or elongated limbs may develop depending on the Extra's power set or ancestry.
Internal Physiology: While most Extras retain the same basic organ structures as baseline humans, their physiology is often enhanced or uniquely adapted to support their powers. For instance:
Enhanced Musculoskeletal Systems: Super-strong Extras often display denser bone structures or augmented muscle fiber compositions.
Specialized Organs: Some Extras have additional or modified organs tailored to their abilities, such as heat-resistant lungs for fire-breathers or a secondary heart-like structure to regulate energy distribution.
Energy Adaptations: Many Extras have biological mechanisms to store, generate, or channel energy, which might involve unique cells, tissues, or even entire subsystems within their bodies.
Despite these differences, Extras share enough genetic and anatomical similarities with humans that they are classified as a subspecies of Homo sapiens: Homo sapiens extraordinarius. However, the sheer variety within the species makes them one of the most diverse subspecies of humanity. This variation is both a source of wonder and fear, as it highlights their potential for extraordinary abilities but also their deviation from the "norm."
Common Variations Include but are by no means limited to:
Unusual Pigmentation: Vibrant or unnatural hair and eye colors such as silver, crimson, or luminescent shades are common among Extras.
Altered Skin Composition: Some Extras have skin that is scaled, crystalline, metallic, or otherwise textured in non-human ways. Others might have skin tones outside the natural human spectrum, such as deep blue or reflective gold.
Non-Human Appendages: Wings, tails, or additional limbs are rare but documented traits, often tied to the Extra's abilities or lineage.
Exotic Biomaterials: A small percentage of Extras possess organic bodies composed of non-organic substances such as metals, stone, or plasma-like energy. These forms can appear either as a permanent state or activated during power use.
Enhanced or Altered Features: Features such as claws, fangs, horns, pointed ears or elongated limbs may develop depending on the Extra's power set or ancestry.
Internal Physiology: While most Extras retain the same basic organ structures as baseline humans, their physiology is often enhanced or uniquely adapted to support their powers. For instance:
Enhanced Musculoskeletal Systems: Super-strong Extras often display denser bone structures or augmented muscle fiber compositions.
Specialized Organs: Some Extras have additional or modified organs tailored to their abilities, such as heat-resistant lungs for fire-breathers or a secondary heart-like structure to regulate energy distribution.
Energy Adaptations: Many Extras have biological mechanisms to store, generate, or channel energy, which might involve unique cells, tissues, or even entire subsystems within their bodies.
Despite these differences, Extras share enough genetic and anatomical similarities with humans that they are classified as a subspecies of Homo sapiens: Homo sapiens extraordinarius. However, the sheer variety within the species makes them one of the most diverse subspecies of humanity. This variation is both a source of wonder and fear, as it highlights their potential for extraordinary abilities but also their deviation from the "norm."
Biological Traits
In many cases, Extras appear superficially human or at least humanoid, sharing the majority of biological traits with baseline humans. However, their superpowers often introduce deviations that can vary widely in appearance and functionality. These traits are specific to the individual and their abilities, resulting in a broad spectrum of physical variations, such as:
Enhanced Physiology: Extras may display increased muscle density, faster healing, or higher stamina.
Unique Physical Features: Some Extras have claws, fangs, wings, or elements composed of non-organic substances like metal or stone.
Elemental Affinities: A subset of Extras may exhibit traits tied to elemental powers, such as generating heat, electricity, or cold directly from their bodies.
Unusual Morphology: Features like glowing eyes, unusual hair colors, or even partially animalistic traits (e.g., tails or scales) are not uncommon.
Adaptive Traits: In some cases, Extras evolve unique biological adaptations to support their powers, such as reinforced skeletal structures for individuals with super strength or expanded lung capacity for underwater capabilities.
These traits are directly tied to the nature of the Extra's powers and often influence their capabilities, resilience, and vulnerabilities.
Enhanced Physiology: Extras may display increased muscle density, faster healing, or higher stamina.
Unique Physical Features: Some Extras have claws, fangs, wings, or elements composed of non-organic substances like metal or stone.
Elemental Affinities: A subset of Extras may exhibit traits tied to elemental powers, such as generating heat, electricity, or cold directly from their bodies.
Unusual Morphology: Features like glowing eyes, unusual hair colors, or even partially animalistic traits (e.g., tails or scales) are not uncommon.
Adaptive Traits: In some cases, Extras evolve unique biological adaptations to support their powers, such as reinforced skeletal structures for individuals with super strength or expanded lung capacity for underwater capabilities.
These traits are directly tied to the nature of the Extra's powers and often influence their capabilities, resilience, and vulnerabilities.
Genetics and Reproduction
Extras are predominantly genetically identical to baseline humans, sharing the vast majority of their DNA. However, the presence of a metagene—the genetic marker responsible for their extraordinary abilities—sets them apart. This metagene appears to operate as a latent or active component within the genome, often triggered by environmental factors, inheritance, or other unexplained phenomena.
Inheritance Patterns:
Extras display a significantly higher likelihood of producing offspring who are also Extras, even when paired with a non-Extra partner. This increased probability suggests that the metagene operates as a dominant or semi-dominant trait, depending on its expression.
When both parents are Extras, the chances of their children inheriting some form of ability rise dramatically, though the specific powers or traits often differ from those of the parents and several recorded cases are a combination of both.
Reproductive Traits:
While outwardly their reproductive biology is identical to baseline humans, certain subsets of Extras may display adaptations or variations in their reproductive process due to their powers. For example:
Extras with altered body structures or physiology (e.g., metallic skin or elemental forms) may require adjustments in medical care during pregnancy.
Enhanced healing factors or longevity can extend reproductive viability, allowing some Extras to have children later in life compared to baseline humans.
Fertility rates among Extras do not appear significantly higher or lower than those of the general population. Though some rare extras have displayed powers that give them heighted or altered fertility or reproductive traits. Others have also been documented as displaying powers and abilities such as advanced pharamones, selective shapeshifting and other powers that seem directly linked to improving the chance of reproduction and species success
Cross-Breeding and Hybridity:
Extras have been known to successfully reproduce with other advanced beings, including certain extraterrestrial species and supernatural entities. In such cases, the resulting offspring may inherit traits or abilities from both lineages, often manifesting in unpredictable and unique ways.
Notably, many hybrids of this nature are classified as Extras due to their possession of the metagene, though their powers may reflect their mixed heritage.
Genetic Variability:
The metagene itself is highly variable, leading to the vast diversity of abilities observed among Extras. Even within families, powers can manifest in radically different forms or remain latent for generations. Certain environmental triggers, such as exposure to exotic energies or chemicals, have been known to activate dormant metagenes, giving rise to abilities in individuals previously believed to lack them.
Evolutionary Implications:
Some scientists and researchers speculate that the metagene represents an evolutionary leap for humanity, potentially enabling the species to adapt to extreme environments or cosmic phenomena in the distant future. However, the unpredictability of the metagene’s expression has also raised ethical and societal concerns, particularly regarding its heritability and the potential for unintended consequences in future generations.
Cultural Perspective:
Extras' tendency to pass on their abilities to their offspring has been a source of both pride and prejudice. While many see this as evidence of their unique place in the natural order, others view it with suspicion, fueling fears of a "superhuman majority" or the eventual marginalization of baseline humans. This aspect of their genetics continues to be a focal point in debates about their integration into human society.
Inheritance Patterns:
Extras display a significantly higher likelihood of producing offspring who are also Extras, even when paired with a non-Extra partner. This increased probability suggests that the metagene operates as a dominant or semi-dominant trait, depending on its expression.
When both parents are Extras, the chances of their children inheriting some form of ability rise dramatically, though the specific powers or traits often differ from those of the parents and several recorded cases are a combination of both.
Reproductive Traits:
While outwardly their reproductive biology is identical to baseline humans, certain subsets of Extras may display adaptations or variations in their reproductive process due to their powers. For example:
Extras with altered body structures or physiology (e.g., metallic skin or elemental forms) may require adjustments in medical care during pregnancy.
Enhanced healing factors or longevity can extend reproductive viability, allowing some Extras to have children later in life compared to baseline humans.
Fertility rates among Extras do not appear significantly higher or lower than those of the general population. Though some rare extras have displayed powers that give them heighted or altered fertility or reproductive traits. Others have also been documented as displaying powers and abilities such as advanced pharamones, selective shapeshifting and other powers that seem directly linked to improving the chance of reproduction and species success
Cross-Breeding and Hybridity:
Extras have been known to successfully reproduce with other advanced beings, including certain extraterrestrial species and supernatural entities. In such cases, the resulting offspring may inherit traits or abilities from both lineages, often manifesting in unpredictable and unique ways.
Notably, many hybrids of this nature are classified as Extras due to their possession of the metagene, though their powers may reflect their mixed heritage.
Genetic Variability:
The metagene itself is highly variable, leading to the vast diversity of abilities observed among Extras. Even within families, powers can manifest in radically different forms or remain latent for generations. Certain environmental triggers, such as exposure to exotic energies or chemicals, have been known to activate dormant metagenes, giving rise to abilities in individuals previously believed to lack them.
Evolutionary Implications:
Some scientists and researchers speculate that the metagene represents an evolutionary leap for humanity, potentially enabling the species to adapt to extreme environments or cosmic phenomena in the distant future. However, the unpredictability of the metagene’s expression has also raised ethical and societal concerns, particularly regarding its heritability and the potential for unintended consequences in future generations.
Cultural Perspective:
Extras' tendency to pass on their abilities to their offspring has been a source of both pride and prejudice. While many see this as evidence of their unique place in the natural order, others view it with suspicion, fueling fears of a "superhuman majority" or the eventual marginalization of baseline humans. This aspect of their genetics continues to be a focal point in debates about their integration into human society.
Growth Rate & Stages
For most Extras, growth and developmental stages are nearly identical to those of baseline humans, progressing through the typical stages of infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. However, the presence of the metagene introduces a wide spectrum of variations, often influenced by the nature of their powers, environmental factors, and potential complications such as Metagene Immunity Deficiency (M.I.D.).
Key Variations in Growth Stages:
Birth and Infancy:
Some Extras are born with their powers fully activated ("Turned On"), making them highly dangerous as infants. These individuals often exhibit uncontrollable abilities such as super strength, energy emission, or enhanced senses from birth, requiring constant supervision and specialized environments to ensure safety.
Others are born with latent powers or diminished versions of their abilities. These powers may manifest in subtle ways, such as minor strength boosts or heightened awareness, gradually developing over time.
Babies with M.I.D. may display signs of physical strain or harm caused by their own powers even in infancy, making early diagnosis and intervention critical.
Childhood:
For many Extras, powers become more apparent during early childhood as motor skills and cognitive functions develop. Those with “Turned On” powers might struggle to control their abilities, often resulting in accidental displays of power.
Developmental Delays or Accelerations: Certain powers, such as regenerative abilities or super-speed, may impact growth rates. For example, children with advanced healing may recover from injuries almost instantly, while others with energy-intensive abilities might experience slower physical development due to high metabolic demands.
Adolescence (Puberty):
Dormant Powers Activation: For many Extras, adolescence marks the activation of their metagene, often triggered by hormonal changes, stress, or emotional upheaval. This period is known as the "Awakening" phase. Powers that were present but diminished during childhood often increase in strength and complexity, requiring intensive training and education to manage.
Adolescents with M.I.D. face heightened risks as their powers grow stronger without the necessary immunities, leading to increased physical and emotional strain.
Adulthood: Most Extras reach full control and mastery of their powers in adulthood, with their abilities stabilizing around their late teens to early twenties. However, for some, powers continue to grow or evolve throughout their lives, often in response to environmental or situational factors.
Extras with enhanced longevity or regenerative abilities may experience slowed aging, prolonging their prime years and delaying the onset of age-related decline.
Rare Variations:
Stress-Activated Powers: A small percentage of Extras only manifest their powers under extreme stress or life-threatening situations. These individuals often live normal lives until an event triggers their latent abilities, leading to sudden and often overwhelming transformations.
Power-Dependent Growth: Some powers directly influence physical development. For example:
Extras with shape-shifting abilities may develop greater elasticity in their tissues, impacting their growth patterns. Those with elemental physiology (e.g., fire or metal bodies) may exhibit unique growth processes entirely distinct from baseline humans.
Cultural and Societal Impact:
The variability in growth rates and power activation stages has contributed to both fascination and fear surrounding Extras. Turned On infants and stress-activated Extras are often the most feared, as their unpredictable nature poses significant risks. This variability has also led to the establishment of specialized schools and training facilities to ensure that young Extras can safely develop and integrate into society. For parents of Extras, managing these stages requires resilience, understanding, and access to resources that many societies still struggle to provide.
Key Variations in Growth Stages:
Birth and Infancy:
Some Extras are born with their powers fully activated ("Turned On"), making them highly dangerous as infants. These individuals often exhibit uncontrollable abilities such as super strength, energy emission, or enhanced senses from birth, requiring constant supervision and specialized environments to ensure safety.
Others are born with latent powers or diminished versions of their abilities. These powers may manifest in subtle ways, such as minor strength boosts or heightened awareness, gradually developing over time.
Babies with M.I.D. may display signs of physical strain or harm caused by their own powers even in infancy, making early diagnosis and intervention critical.
Childhood:
For many Extras, powers become more apparent during early childhood as motor skills and cognitive functions develop. Those with “Turned On” powers might struggle to control their abilities, often resulting in accidental displays of power.
Developmental Delays or Accelerations: Certain powers, such as regenerative abilities or super-speed, may impact growth rates. For example, children with advanced healing may recover from injuries almost instantly, while others with energy-intensive abilities might experience slower physical development due to high metabolic demands.
Adolescence (Puberty):
Dormant Powers Activation: For many Extras, adolescence marks the activation of their metagene, often triggered by hormonal changes, stress, or emotional upheaval. This period is known as the "Awakening" phase. Powers that were present but diminished during childhood often increase in strength and complexity, requiring intensive training and education to manage.
Adolescents with M.I.D. face heightened risks as their powers grow stronger without the necessary immunities, leading to increased physical and emotional strain.
Adulthood: Most Extras reach full control and mastery of their powers in adulthood, with their abilities stabilizing around their late teens to early twenties. However, for some, powers continue to grow or evolve throughout their lives, often in response to environmental or situational factors.
Extras with enhanced longevity or regenerative abilities may experience slowed aging, prolonging their prime years and delaying the onset of age-related decline.
Rare Variations:
Stress-Activated Powers: A small percentage of Extras only manifest their powers under extreme stress or life-threatening situations. These individuals often live normal lives until an event triggers their latent abilities, leading to sudden and often overwhelming transformations.
Power-Dependent Growth: Some powers directly influence physical development. For example:
Extras with shape-shifting abilities may develop greater elasticity in their tissues, impacting their growth patterns. Those with elemental physiology (e.g., fire or metal bodies) may exhibit unique growth processes entirely distinct from baseline humans.
Cultural and Societal Impact:
The variability in growth rates and power activation stages has contributed to both fascination and fear surrounding Extras. Turned On infants and stress-activated Extras are often the most feared, as their unpredictable nature poses significant risks. This variability has also led to the establishment of specialized schools and training facilities to ensure that young Extras can safely develop and integrate into society. For parents of Extras, managing these stages requires resilience, understanding, and access to resources that many societies still struggle to provide.
Ecology and Habitats
While Extras possess superhuman abilities, their ecological and habitat requirements are identical to baseline humans. They thrive in the same environments and are equally adaptable to a wide range of climates and conditions. Though superpowered adaptations to thrive in enviroments other humans can not are not unheard of such as Blue Shark and his underwater adaptations.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Typically, Extras share the same dietary needs and habits as baseline humans. However, their superhuman abilities and the presence of conditions like M.I.D can introduce unique variations. For instance:
Enhanced Digestion: Some Extras can efficiently digest organic matter not normally consumable by humans, such as grass, bark, or even inorganic matter, often deriving heightened nutrition from these sources.
Exotic Sustenance: Certain Extras thrive on or augment their normal human diet with unconventional energy sources, such as sunlight (similar to plants), raw elemental energy, mental, magical or psionic energy or even radiation.
Immunity and Adaptation: Extras may display immunity to foodborne parasites or toxins, allowing them to consume decayed or contaminated organic food and drink without harm.
Carnivorous or Hematophagic Tendencies: A small subset of Extras requires or may augment their diet with blood or other specialized organic materials as part of their diet, often due to powers rooted in vampiric or predatory traits.
Altered Nutritional Needs: The demands of their powers can require Extras to consume greater quantities of specific nutrients, such as iron, protein, or caloric energy, to sustain their enhanced abilities.
Enhanced Digestion: Some Extras can efficiently digest organic matter not normally consumable by humans, such as grass, bark, or even inorganic matter, often deriving heightened nutrition from these sources.
Exotic Sustenance: Certain Extras thrive on or augment their normal human diet with unconventional energy sources, such as sunlight (similar to plants), raw elemental energy, mental, magical or psionic energy or even radiation.
Immunity and Adaptation: Extras may display immunity to foodborne parasites or toxins, allowing them to consume decayed or contaminated organic food and drink without harm.
Carnivorous or Hematophagic Tendencies: A small subset of Extras requires or may augment their diet with blood or other specialized organic materials as part of their diet, often due to powers rooted in vampiric or predatory traits.
Altered Nutritional Needs: The demands of their powers can require Extras to consume greater quantities of specific nutrients, such as iron, protein, or caloric energy, to sustain their enhanced abilities.
Biological Cycle
Extras follow a biological cycle identical to that of baseline humans unless influenced by their superhuman abilities. Unique factors, such as powers that slow aging, enhance healing, or require specific environmental conditions, can introduce minor deviations, but these are the exception rather than the rule.
Behaviour
Despite the myths, fears, and prejudices that many cultures have associated with Extras, their behavior and psychology are ultimately identical to baseline humans. They experience the same range of emotions, desires, and moral complexities as any other human being. While their abilities or unique physical traits may influence their outlook or life experiences, these differences do not fundamentally alter their humanity.
Extras are shaped by their upbringing, environment, and personal experiences, just like anyone else. Their powers may impose additional challenges or opportunities, but at their core, Extras are no different from the humans they live among.
Extras are shaped by their upbringing, environment, and personal experiences, just like anyone else. Their powers may impose additional challenges or opportunities, but at their core, Extras are no different from the humans they live among.
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Since their emergence, Extras have been subject to control, exploitation, and mistreatment. The Extra Schools of the 1960s exemplified this, functioning as mechanisms to weaponize Extras and justify inhumane treatment under the guise of national security. Even after these programs were dismantled in many nations, authoritarian regimes and oppressive states continue to treat Extras as resources, legally and socially bound to serve their governments or face dire consequences.
One notorious byproduct of this exploitation is Triple-Ex, a dangerous drug derived from the blood of Extras during unethical experiments conducted from the 1950s to 1970s.
Triple-Ex Overview
Description: A drug available in syringe or pill form, distinguishable by its vivid pink hue. Triple-Ex temporarily grants superhuman abilities, though the effects are wildly unpredictable, varying in type and strength.
Effects:
Temporary Superpowers: Users may gain abilities for a brief period, but the outcome is entirely random.
Mutations: Prolonged or frequent use often results in grotesque and harmful physical changes.
Health Risks: The drug carries a high risk of transmitting bloodborne diseases due to unethical and unsanitary production methods.
Dangers: Triple-Ex’s unpredictable nature makes it a gamble, likened to Russian Roulette with superpowers. Its misuse has led to physical and societal harm, leaving its users at risk of permanent disfigurement or death.
While the exploitation of Extras continues to evolve, the legacy of such practices, like the creation of Triple-Ex, highlights the darker side of humanity's interaction with those possessing extraordinary abilities.
One notorious byproduct of this exploitation is Triple-Ex, a dangerous drug derived from the blood of Extras during unethical experiments conducted from the 1950s to 1970s.
Triple-Ex Overview
Description: A drug available in syringe or pill form, distinguishable by its vivid pink hue. Triple-Ex temporarily grants superhuman abilities, though the effects are wildly unpredictable, varying in type and strength.
Effects:
Temporary Superpowers: Users may gain abilities for a brief period, but the outcome is entirely random.
Mutations: Prolonged or frequent use often results in grotesque and harmful physical changes.
Health Risks: The drug carries a high risk of transmitting bloodborne diseases due to unethical and unsanitary production methods.
Dangers: Triple-Ex’s unpredictable nature makes it a gamble, likened to Russian Roulette with superpowers. Its misuse has led to physical and societal harm, leaving its users at risk of permanent disfigurement or death.
While the exploitation of Extras continues to evolve, the legacy of such practices, like the creation of Triple-Ex, highlights the darker side of humanity's interaction with those possessing extraordinary abilities.
Facial characteristics
The facial characteristics of Extras typically align with human norms, reflecting the wide range of diversity found in baseline humans. However, exceptions are common due to their powers or genetic influences:
Animalistic Traits: Some Extras display features such as animal-like ears, fangs, whiskers, or snouts, resembling anthropomorphic animals. These traits are often linked to powers that draw on animal-like abilities or hybrid physiology.
Elemental or Material Features: Extras with powers tied to elements or materials may have corresponding facial characteristics, such as metallic or crystalline skin, glowing eyes, or fire-like hair.
Unusual Aesthetics: Unique features such as unusually vibrant or glowing eyes, hair of unnatural colors, or elongated features may occur, reflecting the nature of their powers.
While many Extras exhibit standard human appearances, the diversity in their facial characteristics adds to their distinctiveness and often serves as a visual indicator of their extraordinary nature.
Animalistic Traits: Some Extras display features such as animal-like ears, fangs, whiskers, or snouts, resembling anthropomorphic animals. These traits are often linked to powers that draw on animal-like abilities or hybrid physiology.
Elemental or Material Features: Extras with powers tied to elements or materials may have corresponding facial characteristics, such as metallic or crystalline skin, glowing eyes, or fire-like hair.
Unusual Aesthetics: Unique features such as unusually vibrant or glowing eyes, hair of unnatural colors, or elongated features may occur, reflecting the nature of their powers.
While many Extras exhibit standard human appearances, the diversity in their facial characteristics adds to their distinctiveness and often serves as a visual indicator of their extraordinary nature.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Extras are most prevalent in nations with extensive histories of superhuman development and experimentation, particularly those tied to World War II and Cold War-era super-soldier programs. Additionally, densely populated regions naturally report higher numbers of Extras due to statistical probabilities.
High-Concentration Nations: The USA, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, China, and Russia are notable for their above-average Extra populations. These countries were heavily involved in super-soldier projects and recruited or experimented on super-powered individuals during critical historical periods. Their legacies have contributed to the genetic proliferation of metagenes in these regions.
Global Presence:
While Extras can be found worldwide, the concentration in smaller or less developed nations is often lower due to fewer historical superhuman programs or less industrialized exposure to the chemical, energy, or biological factors that trigger metagene activation.
Urban vs. Rural:
Extras are more commonly documented in urbanized areas, where denser populations increase the likelihood of discovering and registering their abilities. Conversely, rural regions may harbor unregistered Extras whose powers remain latent or undisclosed due to isolation.
Despite these trends, the genetic and environmental factors influencing Extras ensure they appear in every corner of the globe, transcending political and geographical boundaries.
High-Concentration Nations: The USA, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, China, and Russia are notable for their above-average Extra populations. These countries were heavily involved in super-soldier projects and recruited or experimented on super-powered individuals during critical historical periods. Their legacies have contributed to the genetic proliferation of metagenes in these regions.
Global Presence:
While Extras can be found worldwide, the concentration in smaller or less developed nations is often lower due to fewer historical superhuman programs or less industrialized exposure to the chemical, energy, or biological factors that trigger metagene activation.
Urban vs. Rural:
Extras are more commonly documented in urbanized areas, where denser populations increase the likelihood of discovering and registering their abilities. Conversely, rural regions may harbor unregistered Extras whose powers remain latent or undisclosed due to isolation.
Despite these trends, the genetic and environmental factors influencing Extras ensure they appear in every corner of the globe, transcending political and geographical boundaries.
Average Intelligence
Extras generally exhibit intelligence levels consistent with the human average, with no inherent connection between their superpowers and cognitive abilities. However, notable variations occur due to the following factors:
Power-Influenced Intellect: Some Extras develop enhanced intelligence as a direct result of their powers, such as those with abilities related to computation, memory, or learning. These individuals often display exceptional problem-solving skills or advanced knowledge in specific areas.
Environmental Factors: Extras who grow up in supportive environments with access to education and training may exhibit heightened abilities to adapt and innovate, particularly in using their powers effectively.
M.I.D. and Cognitive Strain: Those with Metagene Immunity Deficiency (M.I.D.) or powers that strain their physiology may experience diminished focus, cognitive impairments, or learning difficulties due to chronic pain or stress.
While the overall baseline intelligence of Extras mirrors that of humans, the diverse range of powers and associated effects ensures that intelligence among Extras spans a wide spectrum, from average to extraordinary.
Power-Influenced Intellect: Some Extras develop enhanced intelligence as a direct result of their powers, such as those with abilities related to computation, memory, or learning. These individuals often display exceptional problem-solving skills or advanced knowledge in specific areas.
Environmental Factors: Extras who grow up in supportive environments with access to education and training may exhibit heightened abilities to adapt and innovate, particularly in using their powers effectively.
M.I.D. and Cognitive Strain: Those with Metagene Immunity Deficiency (M.I.D.) or powers that strain their physiology may experience diminished focus, cognitive impairments, or learning difficulties due to chronic pain or stress.
While the overall baseline intelligence of Extras mirrors that of humans, the diverse range of powers and associated effects ensures that intelligence among Extras spans a wide spectrum, from average to extraordinary.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
The majority of Extras possess at least the baseline human standards of perception and sensory capabilities. However, due to the inherent variability of their powers, many Extras exhibit enhancements or entirely unique abilities related to sensory or extrasensory perception. These capabilities vary widely in scope, strength, and utility, often correlating with the Extra's primary powers or their specific metagene expression.
Common Sensory Enhancements:
Super Senses: Many Extras exhibit heightened versions of one or more human senses, such as: Enhanced Vision: The ability to see in complete darkness, at great distances, or across the electromagnetic spectrum (e.g., infrared or ultraviolet vision).
Augmented Hearing: Increased sensitivity to sound, allowing for the detection of frequencies beyond the human range or hearing conversations across great distances.
Enhanced Smell and Taste: The ability to identify chemical compounds or track individuals by scent.
Superior Touch: Detecting minuscule vibrations or changes in temperature with extreme accuracy.
Extrasensory Abilities: Psionic Powers: Some Extras possess powers that fall under the domain of extrasensory perception (ESP), such as:
Precognition: The ability to foresee future events, ranging from vague glimpses to detailed visions.
Clairvoyance: The power to perceive distant locations or events in real time without physical presence.
Empathy: The ability to sense or influence the emotions of others.
Telepathic Sensory Sharing: Sharing or projecting sensory information between individuals.
Unique and Rare Sensory Capabilities:
Energy Detection: Some Extras can mentally sense the presence and flow of specific types of energy, such as magnetic fields, radiation, or even life forces.
Temporal Awareness: A rare trait, granting Extras the ability to perceive distortions or changes in the flow of time.
Dimensional Perception: The capacity to see or sense interdimensional activity, such as portals or entities from other realms.
Specific Minor Powers: These often quirky or highly specialized abilities include:
Detecting the presence of nearby metals or specific minerals.
Sensing atmospheric changes or weather patterns before they manifest.
The ability to "hear" or sense electromagnetic signals, such as radio waves or Wi-Fi.
Impact of Enhanced Perception: While many sensory enhancements provide substantial advantages, they can also pose significant challenges. Extras with amplified senses often struggle with overstimulation, requiring careful control or training to manage their abilities. For instance, an Extra with heightened hearing may need specialized devices or techniques to filter out overwhelming noise, while those with precognitive abilities may experience anxiety or confusion due to their fragmented or uncontrollable visions.
Common Sensory Enhancements:
Super Senses: Many Extras exhibit heightened versions of one or more human senses, such as: Enhanced Vision: The ability to see in complete darkness, at great distances, or across the electromagnetic spectrum (e.g., infrared or ultraviolet vision).
Augmented Hearing: Increased sensitivity to sound, allowing for the detection of frequencies beyond the human range or hearing conversations across great distances.
Enhanced Smell and Taste: The ability to identify chemical compounds or track individuals by scent.
Superior Touch: Detecting minuscule vibrations or changes in temperature with extreme accuracy.
Extrasensory Abilities: Psionic Powers: Some Extras possess powers that fall under the domain of extrasensory perception (ESP), such as:
Precognition: The ability to foresee future events, ranging from vague glimpses to detailed visions.
Clairvoyance: The power to perceive distant locations or events in real time without physical presence.
Empathy: The ability to sense or influence the emotions of others.
Telepathic Sensory Sharing: Sharing or projecting sensory information between individuals.
Unique and Rare Sensory Capabilities:
Energy Detection: Some Extras can mentally sense the presence and flow of specific types of energy, such as magnetic fields, radiation, or even life forces.
Temporal Awareness: A rare trait, granting Extras the ability to perceive distortions or changes in the flow of time.
Dimensional Perception: The capacity to see or sense interdimensional activity, such as portals or entities from other realms.
Specific Minor Powers: These often quirky or highly specialized abilities include:
Detecting the presence of nearby metals or specific minerals.
Sensing atmospheric changes or weather patterns before they manifest.
The ability to "hear" or sense electromagnetic signals, such as radio waves or Wi-Fi.
Impact of Enhanced Perception: While many sensory enhancements provide substantial advantages, they can also pose significant challenges. Extras with amplified senses often struggle with overstimulation, requiring careful control or training to manage their abilities. For instance, an Extra with heightened hearing may need specialized devices or techniques to filter out overwhelming noise, while those with precognitive abilities may experience anxiety or confusion due to their fragmented or uncontrollable visions.
Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms
As of now, no widely recognized symbiotic or parasitic species are officially documented to specifically target or adapt to Extras. However, rumors persist among researchers and conspiracy theorists alike that some organisms may have evolved or adapted to exploit the unique biological traits of Extras:
Symbiotic Species: Speculations suggest that certain microbial or cellular entities may form beneficial relationships with Extras, potentially enhancing their powers or offering protective adaptations against the drawbacks of their abilities. These alleged organisms might feed off the latent energy of an Extra’s abilities while providing resilience or additional capabilities.
Parasitic Species: Conversely, there are whispers of parasitic species capable of feeding on the heightened energy or enhanced physiology of Extras. These might include theoretical energy-draining organisms or microorganisms that thrive on the biochemical byproducts of an Extra’s power use.
While no credible evidence supports these claims, the evolving physiology of Extras and their unique traits leave the door open for future discoveries in this area. It is a field that remains largely unexplored, though some specialists have suggested that Extras might attract or repel such organisms in ways yet to be understood.
Symbiotic Species: Speculations suggest that certain microbial or cellular entities may form beneficial relationships with Extras, potentially enhancing their powers or offering protective adaptations against the drawbacks of their abilities. These alleged organisms might feed off the latent energy of an Extra’s abilities while providing resilience or additional capabilities.
Parasitic Species: Conversely, there are whispers of parasitic species capable of feeding on the heightened energy or enhanced physiology of Extras. These might include theoretical energy-draining organisms or microorganisms that thrive on the biochemical byproducts of an Extra’s power use.
While no credible evidence supports these claims, the evolving physiology of Extras and their unique traits leave the door open for future discoveries in this area. It is a field that remains largely unexplored, though some specialists have suggested that Extras might attract or repel such organisms in ways yet to be understood.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Extras typically follow the cultural naming conventions of their region or ancestry, with names reflecting the diversity of human societies. However, there are notable deviations within the Extra community:
Chosen Names: Many Extras adopt new names to reflect their abilities, identities, or aspirations. These names often serve as superhero or supervillain aliases, becoming integral to their personal and public personas.
Symbolic Names: Some Extras select names inspired by mythology, folklore, or significant cultural references.
Code Names: In professional or governmental contexts, registered Extras may be assigned or adopt code names that align with their abilities or operational roles. These names can sometimes become public identifiers, overshadowing their birth names.
Rejection of Birth Names: Extras who wish to distance themselves from humanity or their previous lives may entirely forgo their birth names, embracing a new identity tied to their abilities or philosophies. This is especially common among members of groups like Apex Primacy, where symbolic rejection of human norms is encouraged.
While many Extras balance their dual identities, the adoption of a chosen name often symbolizes empowerment, self-expression, or a desire to embrace the extraordinary nature of their existence.
Symbolic Names: Some Extras select names inspired by mythology, folklore, or significant cultural references.
Code Names: In professional or governmental contexts, registered Extras may be assigned or adopt code names that align with their abilities or operational roles. These names can sometimes become public identifiers, overshadowing their birth names.
Rejection of Birth Names: Extras who wish to distance themselves from humanity or their previous lives may entirely forgo their birth names, embracing a new identity tied to their abilities or philosophies. This is especially common among members of groups like Apex Primacy, where symbolic rejection of human norms is encouraged.
While many Extras balance their dual identities, the adoption of a chosen name often symbolizes empowerment, self-expression, or a desire to embrace the extraordinary nature of their existence.
Major Organizations
Apex Primacy
Apex Primacy is a militant Extra supremacist group dedicated to the belief that Extras are inherently superior to ordinary humans and destined to rule over them. Founded on principles of domination and survival of the fittest, Apex Primacy seeks to overthrow governments, disrupt the societal order, and establish a global Extra-led regime.
Leadership: Apex Prime, a shadowy figure who commands the group from secrecy, is the ideological heart of Apex Primacy. Known for their charisma and cunning, Apex Prime inspires absolute loyalty among the group’s members. The public face of the group’s operations is Miss Mandrake, a powerful psychic and skilled tactician who leads Apex Primacy’s combat operations.
Philosophy: Apex Primacy operates under the belief that humanity’s fear and suppression of Extras prove they are unworthy to govern themselves. They see Extras as the natural evolutionary successors to Homo sapiens, destined to dominate the Earth and shape its future.
Membership: Apex Primacy includes some of the world’s most dangerous Extras, such as Lupinal (a genetically engineered werewolf), Thermite (a pyrokinetic with a vendetta), Spore (a toxic Extra capable of biological warfare), The Dash (a teleporting con artist), and Razorwire (a melee specialist with enhanced durability and cutting abilities).
Tactics: The group employs terrorism, psychological warfare, and targeted strikes against government and corporate institutions. Their goal is to destabilize human-dominated systems and assert Extra superiority.
The League of Metahuman Rights and Freedoms (LMRF)
The LMRF is a global advocacy and support organization dedicated to fighting for the rights, equality, and safety of Extras. The League emerged in the wake of the Generation-Ex Movement, rallying support for the fair treatment of Extras worldwide.
Mission: To promote understanding, equity, and justice for Extras by advocating for anti-discrimination laws, accessible education, and protections against exploitation. The LMRF also seeks to address and dismantle systemic biases that contribute to the marginalization of Extras.
Leadership: The League is headed by a council of prominent Extra leaders, human allies, and legal experts. Joseph Greystone (aka Greyscale), the former Canadian hero and headmaster of Oakview Academy, is one of its most vocal advocates. The council also includes representatives from allied human rights organizations.
Programs and Outreach: The LMRF operates:
Safe Havens: Shelters for Extras fleeing persecution.
Educational Initiatives: Schools and mentorship programs to help young Extras control their powers and integrate into society.
Legal Defense Funds: Legal aid for Extras facing discrimination or wrongful prosecution.
Challenges: The LMRF faces opposition from extremist groups like Apex Primacy, authoritarian governments that exploit Extras, and human supremacists who view Extras as a threat to humanity. Despite these challenges, the League continues to fight for a world where Extras and humans coexist as equals.
Apex Primacy is a militant Extra supremacist group dedicated to the belief that Extras are inherently superior to ordinary humans and destined to rule over them. Founded on principles of domination and survival of the fittest, Apex Primacy seeks to overthrow governments, disrupt the societal order, and establish a global Extra-led regime.
Leadership: Apex Prime, a shadowy figure who commands the group from secrecy, is the ideological heart of Apex Primacy. Known for their charisma and cunning, Apex Prime inspires absolute loyalty among the group’s members. The public face of the group’s operations is Miss Mandrake, a powerful psychic and skilled tactician who leads Apex Primacy’s combat operations.
Philosophy: Apex Primacy operates under the belief that humanity’s fear and suppression of Extras prove they are unworthy to govern themselves. They see Extras as the natural evolutionary successors to Homo sapiens, destined to dominate the Earth and shape its future.
Membership: Apex Primacy includes some of the world’s most dangerous Extras, such as Lupinal (a genetically engineered werewolf), Thermite (a pyrokinetic with a vendetta), Spore (a toxic Extra capable of biological warfare), The Dash (a teleporting con artist), and Razorwire (a melee specialist with enhanced durability and cutting abilities).
Tactics: The group employs terrorism, psychological warfare, and targeted strikes against government and corporate institutions. Their goal is to destabilize human-dominated systems and assert Extra superiority.
The League of Metahuman Rights and Freedoms (LMRF)
The LMRF is a global advocacy and support organization dedicated to fighting for the rights, equality, and safety of Extras. The League emerged in the wake of the Generation-Ex Movement, rallying support for the fair treatment of Extras worldwide.
Mission: To promote understanding, equity, and justice for Extras by advocating for anti-discrimination laws, accessible education, and protections against exploitation. The LMRF also seeks to address and dismantle systemic biases that contribute to the marginalization of Extras.
Leadership: The League is headed by a council of prominent Extra leaders, human allies, and legal experts. Joseph Greystone (aka Greyscale), the former Canadian hero and headmaster of Oakview Academy, is one of its most vocal advocates. The council also includes representatives from allied human rights organizations.
Programs and Outreach: The LMRF operates:
Safe Havens: Shelters for Extras fleeing persecution.
Educational Initiatives: Schools and mentorship programs to help young Extras control their powers and integrate into society.
Legal Defense Funds: Legal aid for Extras facing discrimination or wrongful prosecution.
Challenges: The LMRF faces opposition from extremist groups like Apex Primacy, authoritarian governments that exploit Extras, and human supremacists who view Extras as a threat to humanity. Despite these challenges, the League continues to fight for a world where Extras and humans coexist as equals.
History
The First Extras: Legends of Demigods and Heroes
The existence of Extras predates recorded history, with many ancient myths and legends chronicling beings who exhibited extraordinary abilities. These were the demigods, the children of divine beings and mortals, and the heroes of folklore who performed miraculous feats. Figures like Hercules, born of Zeus, and Cú Chulainn, son of Lugh, are thought to have been among the earliest accounts of Extras. Across cultures, these individuals were revered, feared, or misunderstood, often becoming symbols of power, heroism, and tragedy.
The Modern Era of Extras: Generation-Ex
The emergence of modern Extras began in earnest during the mid-20th century, catalyzed by the proliferation of superhuman projects during World War II. These projects, involving super-soldier experimentation, exposure to exotic chemicals, and the harnessing of alien and cosmic energies, inadvertently set the stage for a new generation. The offspring of these enhanced individuals were not merely human—they were born with superhuman abilities encoded in their DNA. Unlike their predecessors, who required external catalysts to awaken their powers, these children, later known as "Extras," were born extraordinary. The Children of a New World
These first-generation Extras were a marvel and a mystery. Unlike their parents, their abilities were an inherent part of their biology, a natural expression of their metagenes. For some, powers manifested at birth, while for others, they emerged during adolescence or under moments of intense stress. This natural activation marked a turning point in humanity’s evolutionary history, with Extras possessing the potential to exceed their parents in both power and scope.
However, this newfound power came at a cost. Extras were perceived as a threat by a world unprepared for their existence. Their abilities, which could not be neutralized or deactivated, fueled fear and misunderstanding. Governments scrambled to classify, regulate, and, in some cases, exploit Extras, while society struggled to reconcile their existence with notions of equality and safety.
Fear, Segregation, and Control The rise of Extras led to significant social and political upheaval. In many countries, Extras were seen as dangerous anomalies rather than people. Nations implemented policies of forced registration, segregation, and strict control. The so-called "Extra Schools" were established, ostensibly to train young Extras in controlling their abilities. However, these institutions often operated as thinly veiled military programs, designed to weaponize their students for state purposes.
By the 1980s, Extras accounted for nearly 40% of Earth’s super-powered population, yet they were still treated as second-class citizens in many parts of the world. Harsh measures were taken to enforce compliance, with some nations viewing Extras as state-owned assets rather than individuals. This systemic mistreatment fueled growing resentment within the Extra community.
The Moonlight Maiden and the Uprising
In 1985, a pivotal moment in Extra history occurred. The Moonlight Maiden, an Extra who had been a victim of the Extra Schools, publicly exposed the inhumane practices within these institutions. Her revelations sparked outrage and inspired other Extras to speak out about their abuse. The uprising that followed, known as the Generation-Ex Movement, became a turning point in the fight for Extra rights.
Not surprisingly, many of the Golden and Silver Age heroes, who had fought against tyranny and for justice in earlier decades, stood in solidarity with Generation-Ex. These veteran heroes lent their voices and influence to the movement, calling for an end to the barbaric treatment of Extras. They declared that humanity was entering an Iron Age—a time of reckoning where the ideals of heroism would be tested against the reality of oppression.
The Fight for Equality
The Generation-Ex Movement forced governments and societies to confront their treatment of Extras. In democratic nations, significant strides were made toward equality. Many Extra Schools were reformed or shut down, replaced by institutions focused on education and empowerment rather than control. Public perception began to shift, with Extras gaining recognition as individuals with rights rather than living weapons.
However, progress has been uneven. In authoritarian regimes, Extras remain tightly controlled, their lives dictated by state mandates. Even in freer nations, mandatory registration and monitoring of Extras persist, reflecting ongoing fears about their potential. The struggle for full equality and acceptance continues, driven by the courage and resilience of Extras who refuse to be defined by their powers alone.
Extras in the Modern Era
Today, Extras are slowly becoming an integral part of humanity’s cultural and social fabric. They range from celebrated heroes and respected professionals to marginalized individuals fighting for recognition. While many have embraced their roles as protectors and pioneers, others remain wary of a world that still struggles to accept them. The legacy of Generation-Ex lives on, inspiring a new generation to challenge prejudice and redefine what it means to be human.
Through triumph and tragedy, the history of Extras reflects humanity’s capacity for fear, wonder, and transformation. Their existence challenges us to expand our understanding of what it means to coexist in a world shaped by both extraordinary powers and ordinary struggles.
The existence of Extras predates recorded history, with many ancient myths and legends chronicling beings who exhibited extraordinary abilities. These were the demigods, the children of divine beings and mortals, and the heroes of folklore who performed miraculous feats. Figures like Hercules, born of Zeus, and Cú Chulainn, son of Lugh, are thought to have been among the earliest accounts of Extras. Across cultures, these individuals were revered, feared, or misunderstood, often becoming symbols of power, heroism, and tragedy.
The Modern Era of Extras: Generation-Ex
The emergence of modern Extras began in earnest during the mid-20th century, catalyzed by the proliferation of superhuman projects during World War II. These projects, involving super-soldier experimentation, exposure to exotic chemicals, and the harnessing of alien and cosmic energies, inadvertently set the stage for a new generation. The offspring of these enhanced individuals were not merely human—they were born with superhuman abilities encoded in their DNA. Unlike their predecessors, who required external catalysts to awaken their powers, these children, later known as "Extras," were born extraordinary. The Children of a New World
These first-generation Extras were a marvel and a mystery. Unlike their parents, their abilities were an inherent part of their biology, a natural expression of their metagenes. For some, powers manifested at birth, while for others, they emerged during adolescence or under moments of intense stress. This natural activation marked a turning point in humanity’s evolutionary history, with Extras possessing the potential to exceed their parents in both power and scope.
However, this newfound power came at a cost. Extras were perceived as a threat by a world unprepared for their existence. Their abilities, which could not be neutralized or deactivated, fueled fear and misunderstanding. Governments scrambled to classify, regulate, and, in some cases, exploit Extras, while society struggled to reconcile their existence with notions of equality and safety.
Fear, Segregation, and Control The rise of Extras led to significant social and political upheaval. In many countries, Extras were seen as dangerous anomalies rather than people. Nations implemented policies of forced registration, segregation, and strict control. The so-called "Extra Schools" were established, ostensibly to train young Extras in controlling their abilities. However, these institutions often operated as thinly veiled military programs, designed to weaponize their students for state purposes.
By the 1980s, Extras accounted for nearly 40% of Earth’s super-powered population, yet they were still treated as second-class citizens in many parts of the world. Harsh measures were taken to enforce compliance, with some nations viewing Extras as state-owned assets rather than individuals. This systemic mistreatment fueled growing resentment within the Extra community.
The Moonlight Maiden and the Uprising
In 1985, a pivotal moment in Extra history occurred. The Moonlight Maiden, an Extra who had been a victim of the Extra Schools, publicly exposed the inhumane practices within these institutions. Her revelations sparked outrage and inspired other Extras to speak out about their abuse. The uprising that followed, known as the Generation-Ex Movement, became a turning point in the fight for Extra rights.
Not surprisingly, many of the Golden and Silver Age heroes, who had fought against tyranny and for justice in earlier decades, stood in solidarity with Generation-Ex. These veteran heroes lent their voices and influence to the movement, calling for an end to the barbaric treatment of Extras. They declared that humanity was entering an Iron Age—a time of reckoning where the ideals of heroism would be tested against the reality of oppression.
The Fight for Equality
The Generation-Ex Movement forced governments and societies to confront their treatment of Extras. In democratic nations, significant strides were made toward equality. Many Extra Schools were reformed or shut down, replaced by institutions focused on education and empowerment rather than control. Public perception began to shift, with Extras gaining recognition as individuals with rights rather than living weapons.
However, progress has been uneven. In authoritarian regimes, Extras remain tightly controlled, their lives dictated by state mandates. Even in freer nations, mandatory registration and monitoring of Extras persist, reflecting ongoing fears about their potential. The struggle for full equality and acceptance continues, driven by the courage and resilience of Extras who refuse to be defined by their powers alone.
Extras in the Modern Era
Today, Extras are slowly becoming an integral part of humanity’s cultural and social fabric. They range from celebrated heroes and respected professionals to marginalized individuals fighting for recognition. While many have embraced their roles as protectors and pioneers, others remain wary of a world that still struggles to accept them. The legacy of Generation-Ex lives on, inspiring a new generation to challenge prejudice and redefine what it means to be human.
Through triumph and tragedy, the history of Extras reflects humanity’s capacity for fear, wonder, and transformation. Their existence challenges us to expand our understanding of what it means to coexist in a world shaped by both extraordinary powers and ordinary struggles.
Historical Figures
Moonlight Maiden (Aiko Hoshino)
Role: Hero, Advocate for Extra Rights
Legacy: Leader of the Ryukyu Academy Uprising, global symbol of hope and justice for Extras, and a pioneer in fighting systemic abuse against young superhumans.
Wreckage (Kenji Tanaka)
Role: Hero, Warrior of Justice
Legacy: Co-leader of the Ryukyu Academy Uprising, symbol of resilience and redemption, and a protector who channels immense elemental power for good.
The Cosmic Crone (Grace Davis) Role: Villain, Fallen Hero
Legacy: Former celebrated superheroine turned feared supervillain. Her story of betrayal and rejection highlights society’s failure to accept those who are different. Now a powerful figure in New Libertalia, she symbolizes defiance against systemic hypocrisy.
Apex Prime
Role: Leader of Apex Primacy, Extra Supremacist
Legacy: Shadowy mastermind advocating for Extra dominance. A figure of fear and inspiration to those seeking to upend societal norms through force, Apex Prime embodies the extreme response to humanity’s failure to treat Extras as equals.
Legacy: Leader of the Ryukyu Academy Uprising, global symbol of hope and justice for Extras, and a pioneer in fighting systemic abuse against young superhumans.
Wreckage (Kenji Tanaka)
Role: Hero, Warrior of Justice
Legacy: Co-leader of the Ryukyu Academy Uprising, symbol of resilience and redemption, and a protector who channels immense elemental power for good.
The Cosmic Crone (Grace Davis) Role: Villain, Fallen Hero
Legacy: Former celebrated superheroine turned feared supervillain. Her story of betrayal and rejection highlights society’s failure to accept those who are different. Now a powerful figure in New Libertalia, she symbolizes defiance against systemic hypocrisy.
Apex Prime
Role: Leader of Apex Primacy, Extra Supremacist
Legacy: Shadowy mastermind advocating for Extra dominance. A figure of fear and inspiration to those seeking to upend societal norms through force, Apex Prime embodies the extreme response to humanity’s failure to treat Extras as equals.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Homo sapiens extraordinarius
Origin/Ancestry
Varies
Lifespan
The same the human average unless powers or M.I.D effects this.
Average Height
Falls with in the human standard unless powers augment or diminish this
Average Weight
Falls with in the human standard unless powers augment or diminish this
Average Physique
Extras generally possess physiques within the human norm, reflecting the diversity found among baseline humans. However, notable exceptions are common due to the influence of their powers or the effects of Metagene Immunity Deficiency (M.I.D.):
Enhanced Physiques: Many Extras with physical abilities such as super strength, speed, or durability display highly developed or atypical physiques, often appearing significantly stronger, faster, or more resilient than baseline humans.
Altered Structures: Some Extras exhibit physical adaptations tied to their powers, such as wings, additional limbs, or hardened skin, resulting in deviations from the human baseline.
M.I.D. Effects: Extras affected by M.I.D. may have a physique that contradicts their powers, such as possessing a frail body despite superhuman strength or experiencing physical degradation due to their abilities.
While many Extras fit within the general physical parameters of humanity, their potential for deviation is as varied as the powers they wield.
Enhanced Physiques: Many Extras with physical abilities such as super strength, speed, or durability display highly developed or atypical physiques, often appearing significantly stronger, faster, or more resilient than baseline humans.
Altered Structures: Some Extras exhibit physical adaptations tied to their powers, such as wings, additional limbs, or hardened skin, resulting in deviations from the human baseline.
M.I.D. Effects: Extras affected by M.I.D. may have a physique that contradicts their powers, such as possessing a frail body despite superhuman strength or experiencing physical degradation due to their abilities.
While many Extras fit within the general physical parameters of humanity, their potential for deviation is as varied as the powers they wield.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Extras typically display skin tones, coloring, and markings within the human norm, reflecting the diversity of baseline human populations. However, variations and mutations are not uncommon, often influenced by their powers or genetic heritage and may include by are by no means limited to:
Unusual Skin Tones: Some Extras exhibit skin colors outside the human norm, such as metallic silver, glowing gold, deep blue, green, or even translucent skin.
Unique Markings: Many Extras have distinctive birthmarks, patterns, or designs on their skin that may reflect their powers, such as luminous lines, scales, or energy-infused veins.
Bioluminescence: Certain Extras emit light naturally, with glowing skin, hair, or markings often associated with energy-based abilities.
Animalistic Patterns: Extras with powers linked to animals or hybrids may display fur patterns, stripes, or spots resembling their animal counterparts.
Energy or Elemental Influences: Some Extras’ skin may shimmer, crackle with energy, or appear as though composed of unusual materials (e.g., stone, crystal, or fire).
These variations add to the uniqueness of Extras, often making their extraordinary nature immediately apparent. However, many still resemble baseline humans closely enough to blend into society, depending on their powers.
Unusual Skin Tones: Some Extras exhibit skin colors outside the human norm, such as metallic silver, glowing gold, deep blue, green, or even translucent skin.
Unique Markings: Many Extras have distinctive birthmarks, patterns, or designs on their skin that may reflect their powers, such as luminous lines, scales, or energy-infused veins.
Bioluminescence: Certain Extras emit light naturally, with glowing skin, hair, or markings often associated with energy-based abilities.
Animalistic Patterns: Extras with powers linked to animals or hybrids may display fur patterns, stripes, or spots resembling their animal counterparts.
Energy or Elemental Influences: Some Extras’ skin may shimmer, crackle with energy, or appear as though composed of unusual materials (e.g., stone, crystal, or fire).
These variations add to the uniqueness of Extras, often making their extraordinary nature immediately apparent. However, many still resemble baseline humans closely enough to blend into society, depending on their powers.
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