Metahumans during a traumatic event) has remained at approximately one in one million. Genetic research has not isolated a "metahuman gene." (The Galactics claim there is actually a psionic component to human physiology, which is why blood tests will never give completely accurateSince 1995, the number of metahumans who spontaneously "erupt" or "awaken" (usually some time between adolescence and middle age, often d information whe
However, metahuman potential in one's bloodline does not seem to carry between generations -- if one or both of your parents was a meta, but you are not, then your children are no more likely than anyone else's to be metahuman. This does not seem to conform to known laws of genetics, but if the Galactics are right, …show more content…
These metas are often called "Neutralizers," "Drainers," or more derogatorily, "Leeches." Their power level varies as do all metahumans. Some can only shut off or weaken a single metahuman's powers with a touch, others constantly radiate a "null field" around themselves which neutralizes all metahuman powers within its radius. Some metahumans are resistant or immune to such draining. "Neutralizers" are highly prized by law enforcement, military, and corporations alike for their ability to provide non-destructive security against hostile metas. A bias in metahuman society has grown against those who can shut off or steal their powers. It is as unfair as any prejudice, since no metahuman chooses his or her abilities, but "leeches" are often unwelcome at metahuman …show more content…
Teleporters
Teleportation is another power that is not too uncommon. Some teleporters can jump only a few dozen meters at a time, a few have global range, and there have been a handful that can actually teleport to other planets within the solar system. Skill and refinement also varies -- many teleporters can teleport only themselves (usually with a few pounds of "luggage," including clothing), but some can carry one or more people with them, and a few can teleport massive loads. The ability to teleport other people or objects at range is rare, but not unknown.
Superhumans
All metahumans are literally "superhuman" of course, but a significant number don't actually have any "comic book" powers, nothing overtly supernatural. Instead, they are just faster, stronger, tougher, smarter, more beautiful, more charming and charismatic, etc., than any normal human. Not strong enough to lift a car, but strong enough to beat an Olympic weightlifter armwrestling. Not faster than a speeding bullet (or even a train), but fast enough to run a marathon at a four-minute mile pace, without difficulty. Not bulletproof, but tough enough to get up again after being hit by a
However, metahuman potential in one's bloodline does not seem to carry between generations -- if one or both of your parents was a meta, but you are not, then your children are no more likely than anyone else's to be metahuman. This does not seem to conform to known laws of genetics, but if the Galactics are right, …show more content…
These metas are often called "Neutralizers," "Drainers," or more derogatorily, "Leeches." Their power level varies as do all metahumans. Some can only shut off or weaken a single metahuman's powers with a touch, others constantly radiate a "null field" around themselves which neutralizes all metahuman powers within its radius. Some metahumans are resistant or immune to such draining. "Neutralizers" are highly prized by law enforcement, military, and corporations alike for their ability to provide non-destructive security against hostile metas. A bias in metahuman society has grown against those who can shut off or steal their powers. It is as unfair as any prejudice, since no metahuman chooses his or her abilities, but "leeches" are often unwelcome at metahuman …show more content…
Teleporters
Teleportation is another power that is not too uncommon. Some teleporters can jump only a few dozen meters at a time, a few have global range, and there have been a handful that can actually teleport to other planets within the solar system. Skill and refinement also varies -- many teleporters can teleport only themselves (usually with a few pounds of "luggage," including clothing), but some can carry one or more people with them, and a few can teleport massive loads. The ability to teleport other people or objects at range is rare, but not unknown.
Superhumans
All metahumans are literally "superhuman" of course, but a significant number don't actually have any "comic book" powers, nothing overtly supernatural. Instead, they are just faster, stronger, tougher, smarter, more beautiful, more charming and charismatic, etc., than any normal human. Not strong enough to lift a car, but strong enough to beat an Olympic weightlifter armwrestling. Not faster than a speeding bullet (or even a train), but fast enough to run a marathon at a four-minute mile pace, without difficulty. Not bulletproof, but tough enough to get up again after being hit by a