Species Features
The Protogen and Primagen species and all associated material created by Koinu.
Overview
Technical Issues
Overview
- Protogen are a cyborg alien species that are found in Zenith’s Outer Reach (ZOR). They are a mammalian based creature created artificially for space & planetary exploration. Protogens vary depending on the DNA infusion levels, allowing Protogen to have an array of features & functions to help serve their purpose.
Core features of a Protogen include a visor display face, artificial chest region, artificial hip region, biological ears, and a mixture of artificial and biological ears. These are the most distinguishable features to identify a Protogen.
- The visor on a Protogen is made of millions of small particle components known as ‘Nanites’. The Nanites act as a shield barrier between the outside world and internals of the Protogen. Nanites are freely able to move and reassemble their position. This allows Protogens to open and close their mouth. When eating, a gap between the face and esophagus is made to allow nutrients to be digested.
The visor itself cannot be removed, as the internal barrier is holding essential blood and fluid. If cracked or damaged, the visor will have an almost immune-like response and cluster to protect the internal barrier. Protogens may lose nanites through blunt trauma and this may lead to cracks and gaps in the outer shell layer, but the internal layer will always be protected. If the internal layer of nanites is compromised this usually leads to permanent damage and, eventually, death.
Vision is artificially enhanced by the visor, which allows the Protogen to have visual display overlays: thermal, radiation, and other alternative optical abilities. The visor also allows scents to penetrate through a special set of nanite receptors, which carry information to the brain. Nanites are not bound to any particular coloration or density, only that they have an outer and internal set to form proper functionality.
As a greater precaution and optical upgrade, some Protogens have been fitted with an additional flip-down visor, which adds an extra layer of protection and functionality. These ‘visors’ are removable and completely optional.
- The mechanical chest and lower torso of a Protogen allows the limbs to work in an adapter-like fashion: this is the plug and play limb system. Limbs attach to the socket area with specialized magnetic nanites. These particles allow a solid join as well as transmitting Neuro data between the limb and brain of the Protogen. Protogen are able to freely remove and join new or alternative limbs to the main body. This also allows the Protogen to easily remove a critically damaged part or change to better suit the current environment.
The standard limb count is 2 arms, 2 legs, and 1 tail. This allows a Protogen to fit the most desired function. Primogenitor researchers found Arcaite instability issues when more limbs or complex systems such as flight were introduced. This put heavy restrictions on the production of complex models as they served a higher chance of becoming rogue.
- All Protogen are created within the production facilities located on ESMIRE 4. Protogen are artificially insinuated under lab conditions and grown in an artificial tank system that simulates womb-like conditions. Their growth process takes a total of 21 days on average, and an additional 14 days of artificial synchronization and training.
From 7 days onwards ARC Nanites are inserted into the cerebral fluid. The infusion process is carried out incrementally throughout the growth period. ARC nanites keep the Protogen unconscious for the remainder of growth and artificial synchronization.
Each Protogen's DNA has been altered and configured to specific requirements, this allows the Protogen to grow to the exact form that is needed. Once the optimal size and full development have been completed, artificial transplants and treatments add all cybernetic enhancements required. The Protogen is also placed in a specialized med pod allowing time for the artificial and biological parts to merge. A[l of this is done before the Protogen has artificially 'born,' or experience conscious reality.
Once they are physically complete, the last stage is brain monitoring and data imprinting. Protogens are administered a direct neural input of basic functionality, purpose, and training. This data input impression allows the Protogen to be at full functionality at the time of first awakening. Arcaite levels and functionality is monitored and adjusted over the remaining training days. Protogens are then put through training programs within VR chambers to further enhance their physical and mental capabilities. Upon full completion, if the Protogen has shown adequate Arcaite synchronization, the Protogen is then transported from the production facility.
Technical Issues
- Both cyborg variants have shown occasional technical issues. These include but are not limited to Power conversation failure, radiation damage from extreme conditions, 'Jumpy robab sysndrom' (JRS), and cosmic dust build up. Protogen visors are also prone to losing nanites from blunt force or extreme magnetism, resulting in cracked visors. Limb loss is uncommon but does not fully debilitate the Protogen as replacement is an accessible option.
JRS: This is a rare condition where the internal nanite cells fall into an on/off functional loop for a short period of time. This causes the whole system to shut down and restart rapidly, causing the Protogen to "jump" or jolt around momentarily. This, surprisingly, does not cause much harm to the Protogen, but can be dangerous to individuals within close proximity. The correct term for JRS is actually Nanite Restart Syndrome, but 'Jumpy robab' became a more common nickname to match the visual associated.
- Viruses and hacking have lessened since the production of Primagen unites. Their signals run on a variety of complex frequencies which are invisible to most foreign interceptors. Virus symptoms and signs include but are not limited to uncontrollable or violent glitching, internal blackouts, or limb incompatibility.
- Due to the heavily observed growth conditions and gene quality, growth defects are actually quite rare. Occasionally small gene deficiencies and defects slip through the carefully monitored system because they do not affect the function of the Protogen directly. These can include but are not limited to:
- Coat length inconsistencies (patchy, long, short)
- Abnormal toe/finger count (shape/length/make-up)
- Ear abnormalities (missing structure/scapha)
- Muscle hypertrophy
- Muscular hypoplasia
- Arcai is an ancient mystical energy force which has had religious and spiritual heritage across the universe. It is regarded as an incredible power source which some being cans harness through devout training & commitment.
Arcai study predates the first cycle, yet it is still studied and practiced in modern times. Arcai technology, however, has only existed for 5 cycles (approx 500 years). Arcai technology has allowed advancements into manipulation of the consciousness - control, transfer, implantation - as well as manipulation of energy sources - teleportation, warp travel - and environmental manipulation. Arcai technology focuses on using Arcai power to create forced matter manipulations, materialization, and distortions with space/time.
Arcaites are microscopic artificial life forms. They are programmed to harness and control Arcai output. Arcaites are primarily administered and used with consciousness alteration procedures such as consciousness insertion, cerebral control, and consciousness transfer. Arcaites are able to adapt and learn based on their interactions with the biological brain or consciousness. They are not 100% stable and cannot always override the biological brain or consciousness. As consciousness is heavily linked to being the 'soul' of a being there are still a lot of unknown elements to manipulation of each.
DNA Origin & History
The Primagen and Protogen species as well as their history is by Koinu.
The production and creation of Protogens started in the 12th Cycle of ZOR. the Primogenitors wanted to create a sentient modular being with the ability to learn and adapt to the universe without the constant upkeep needed for artificial life. At the time Al while being very efficient, struggled to learn and adapt to a forever changing world and would conclude biological life to be efficient. Scientists turned to biological and cybernetic fusion as an alternative.
The DNA of Protogens originates from a Synapsid species located within the Reddus Nebula. The specifics of this species have been classified by Primogenito r scientists, but available extracts of research show that these creatures were adaptable to most environments making them the most optimal choice for space & planetary exploration. Once the ideal DNA was acquired, Primogenitor scientists worked on 'PROJECT ARC'; ARC - Artificial Remote Control. Scientists infused Micro Crystalline 'Arcaites' in the cerebral fluid of the Protogen, allowing total mind control over the specimen. This allowed Primogenitors total domination and control over the new species and halted the Al uprisings.
By the beginning of the 13th Cycle of ZOR, Protogen production had increased as demand for manual Labor and military use peaked. Protogen were very efficient in filling these drone-like roles as the Arcaites kept them in a subservient state, dubbing them the worker bee of the galaxy. They were treated very similarly to Al as the stigma around their artificial creation and lack of free will gave them no individual rights. This, unfortunately, resulted in many Protogen's being abandoned or destroyed after their purpose was served.
Protogen that were further developed with complex features were often subjected to Arcaite instabilities. These experiments were to create a more elite class of Protogen with even more functionality. The additions of multiple limbs, flight functions, and complex mutations often overloaded the control system causing the Arcaites to short out early on after complete development. This resulted in the Protogen overruling their subservient behavior, becoming uncontrollable and dangerous to their masters. These elite crass Proto gen (RARES) were considered the rarest of the species as their additional features and mutations made them more powerful than most Protogen.
During this Cycle, it was observed that some abandoned Protogen had started small colonies on one of the moons of ESMIRE 4. These communities had very few resources were seen as harmless to the Primogenitors. In secret the fugitive Elites (RARES) had begun to develop skills in Arcai: an ancient dimensional power that allows energy manipulation and magical kinetic abilities. This allowed Protogens to nullify the infused Arcaites and reach a state of higher consciousness. Harnessing this power had led to many Arcaite instabilities which were previously observed only in RARES and ultimately a rebellion movement formed.
The Protogen rebellion led to segregation within the Primogenitor race. Some considered the experiment and creation a complete failure while others commended the advancement of a functional artificially created species. The separation gave birth to two factions the Syantik & Nehixim. The Syantil wish for peaceful coexistence with their creation, while Nehixim wishes to reconfigure or terminate the remaining 'defective' Protogen.
While the turbulence between the two main factions of Primogenitor's (Syontika and Nehixim Advancers) continues. Protogen 's have created their own society on one of ESMIRE 4's moons. The moon known as El was terraformed and became the home Capitol for the Protogen species. Protogen's have been able to freely live and thrive on the moon allowing them to continue to master and study Arcai. Mutual agreements made between the Protogen and the Primogenitors have allowed a semi peaceful symbiotic relationship. ESMIRE 4 still holds control of au Prntogen production and continues to improve PROJECT ARC.
The production and creation of Protogens started in the 12th Cycle of ZOR. the Primogenitors wanted to create a sentient modular being with the ability to learn and adapt to the universe without the constant upkeep needed for artificial life. At the time Al while being very efficient, struggled to learn and adapt to a forever changing world and would conclude biological life to be efficient. Scientists turned to biological and cybernetic fusion as an alternative.
The DNA of Protogens originates from a Synapsid species located within the Reddus Nebula. The specifics of this species have been classified by Primogenito r scientists, but available extracts of research show that these creatures were adaptable to most environments making them the most optimal choice for space & planetary exploration. Once the ideal DNA was acquired, Primogenitor scientists worked on 'PROJECT ARC'; ARC - Artificial Remote Control. Scientists infused Micro Crystalline 'Arcaites' in the cerebral fluid of the Protogen, allowing total mind control over the specimen. This allowed Primogenitors total domination and control over the new species and halted the Al uprisings.
By the beginning of the 13th Cycle of ZOR, Protogen production had increased as demand for manual Labor and military use peaked. Protogen were very efficient in filling these drone-like roles as the Arcaites kept them in a subservient state, dubbing them the worker bee of the galaxy. They were treated very similarly to Al as the stigma around their artificial creation and lack of free will gave them no individual rights. This, unfortunately, resulted in many Protogen's being abandoned or destroyed after their purpose was served.
Protogen that were further developed with complex features were often subjected to Arcaite instabilities. These experiments were to create a more elite class of Protogen with even more functionality. The additions of multiple limbs, flight functions, and complex mutations often overloaded the control system causing the Arcaites to short out early on after complete development. This resulted in the Protogen overruling their subservient behavior, becoming uncontrollable and dangerous to their masters. These elite crass Proto gen (RARES) were considered the rarest of the species as their additional features and mutations made them more powerful than most Protogen.
During this Cycle, it was observed that some abandoned Protogen had started small colonies on one of the moons of ESMIRE 4. These communities had very few resources were seen as harmless to the Primogenitors. In secret the fugitive Elites (RARES) had begun to develop skills in Arcai: an ancient dimensional power that allows energy manipulation and magical kinetic abilities. This allowed Protogens to nullify the infused Arcaites and reach a state of higher consciousness. Harnessing this power had led to many Arcaite instabilities which were previously observed only in RARES and ultimately a rebellion movement formed.
The Protogen rebellion led to segregation within the Primogenitor race. Some considered the experiment and creation a complete failure while others commended the advancement of a functional artificially created species. The separation gave birth to two factions the Syantik & Nehixim. The Syantil wish for peaceful coexistence with their creation, while Nehixim wishes to reconfigure or terminate the remaining 'defective' Protogen.
While the turbulence between the two main factions of Primogenitor's (Syontika and Nehixim Advancers) continues. Protogen 's have created their own society on one of ESMIRE 4's moons. The moon known as El was terraformed and became the home Capitol for the Protogen species. Protogen's have been able to freely live and thrive on the moon allowing them to continue to master and study Arcai. Mutual agreements made between the Protogen and the Primogenitors have allowed a semi peaceful symbiotic relationship. ESMIRE 4 still holds control of au Prntogen production and continues to improve PROJECT ARC.
