User:NeloAngelo/Lunarshade/Asura

Asura force is humanity's front-line military units in the Moon Colony. All Asuras are clones or test tube babies grafted with a specially made mechanical spine known as Atma, which grants them superior combat capabilities. Each Spine is created according to each Asura's bioinformatics, making each and every Spine created unique. In fact, Asuras are created via cloning and artificial incubation to create a more predictable pattern to cut down development time and resources.

As of now, two 'generations' of Asuras has been created:
 * 1st generation Atma Spine:Identified by its red marking on the nape section of the spine. 1st generation Spine is the basis in which all next-gen Spines are based upon, which grants Asuras an accelerated healing factor, circuitry-improved reaction time, and has a higher defense against impact/physical trauma.


 * 2nd generation Atma Spine:Identified by its black marking on the nape section of the spine. 2nd generation Spine has near identical basic function as the 1st generation, though it is improved with the ability to cause their system to run wild, temporarily granting an explosive surge to Asura's combat capabilities (known as Berserk state). Since this process also causes extensive harm to the user, 2nd spine has its regenerative rate improved, though only at its Berserk state to conserve energy.
 * Mutation

1st generation Asuras can be upgraded into 2nd gen, however, this requires numerous stage testing, including their tolerance of the new spine functions, re-calibrated PF108 intake, etc, etc before undergoing a lengthy surgery of replacing the old Spine. All Asuras are given the designation name of either C-# (Cloned unit) or T-# (Test(tube) unit). In field work, they are identified by call-signs instead. Being granted a proper name is considered a great honor for their contributions.

Selenite
Nicknamed "Organic Steel". Specially synthesized metallurgy that has a unique property of syncing with organic flesh. Named after the location which one of the base material it is excavated from. Atma Spines are constructed from Selenite. In addition, many of the Units' loadout are also build with Selenite.

PF 108
Protection Factor 108, alternately referred as Protein Factor 108 are synthesized serums that protects Asuras from being overtaken by their Spines (Clotting Edge). All Asuras are required to intake PF108 regularly, which is effective about 97 hours per shot.

Clotting Edge
A syndrome in which an Asura in overtaken by their Spine, causing metallic substance to overgrown in and out of their flesh and blood. Patient dies once their respiratory system/circulation are completely blocked by the metallic substance (if their vital organs aren't ruptured first) which takes only about 2-3 minutes, though their body will still be encroached once their pulse stops. Once the Clotting Edge process is complete, the patient's entire body becomes composed of materials similar to Selenite, but at a much worse quality (think "pig iron"). Clotting Edge occurs when an Asura's PF108 is insufficient, or the Spine itself suffers extensive damage to the point where the PF regulator malfunctions. Clotting Edge is irreversible once it starts.

Asura transformation
An Asura's full combat potential is unleashed with their Astra Gun, which causes the Atma Spine to meld with the user at a cellular level and reconstructs his/her physiology from inside-out. In their Asura form, every single cell of said Asura is energized, raising all their combat parameters. In addition, the Asura's internal organs are all 'compressed' into muscles, and a new skeletal system is created from the Spine. As such, they are considered more of a mass of organic steel with a will more than a living being. Due to their new restructured body, losing Selenite and PF108 is more severe to them rather than losing any of their organs. While on Asura mode, a small part of their uniform is not converted as a reserve resource to construct anti-personnel weapon. Transformed Asuras are also able to merge with any form of armaments that is composed of Selenite, further increasing said weapon's firepower as well.

Astra Gun
Standard anti-personnel sidearm deployed by Asura units made from the ground up with Selenite. It is a semi-automatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated pistol chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge, and features magazine ejection/safety that can be easily accessed from either side, making it an ambidextrous gun. Although built to be a single-action gun, it can be also be customized into a double-action. Astra gun is also used to trigger Asura transformations, as well as providing additional Selenite to supplement the transformation. However, due to the bulk system installed for the gun to activate Asura transformation, heavier attachment(s) such as laser-sight cannot be added (silencer is ok).

Characters

 * Antares: Main invading force of Asura. Newly made Asuras are sortied into Antares. Due to this, Antares unit has a highest number of recruit as well as turnover rate.
 * Shaula: Scouting unit.
 * Captain: T-348 "Mina"


 * Acrab: Defense Unit.
 * Sirius: Newly organized special forces proposed and formed by Hermes to cultivate more Asuras with mutation ability. All members are handpicked by Hermes who have potential to have their Spine mutate.
 * Captain: T-348 "Hermes"

Mina
A first generation Asura created from cloning. She donated the egg that which Lian is created from, making her technically both his surrogate "mother" and "sister" at the same time. She earned her name through numerous successful military campaigns.

T-421
A second generation Asura created from test tube. His 'name', Lian (pronounced the same way as Chinese pronunciation) is given by Mina as a compensation for her contributions. However, since this name is not earned, Mina is the only one allowed to refer him as such, and only in private.

Hermes
One of the earlier second generation Asura created from test tube, and the sperm used to create him is one of the main executives of the Asura project. Hermes is the first recorded 2nd generation Asura who experienced a mutation, and coupled with his display of leadership and superior combat capability, he has been quickly climbing up the ranks. His mutation, Sync-sight allows him to gain access to the field of vision any Asura units within 60 km radius (80km on Berserk). Sync-sight also allows other Asuras to gain access to Hermes' own field of vision, though Hermes has to be in close proximity to said Asura for at least 6 hours.