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One of the primary courses in the core curriculum taken by cadets at the [[United States Academy of Extranormal Studies]], '''Metagenetics''' is the study of metahuman ability manifestation, development and categorization.
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==Metahuman Classification in Metagenetics==
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'''Form One''' - ''single-generation independent metahuman development''. This development form includes ''Homo Sapiens Superior'' (mutants) and other individuals who are born with metahuman abilities, but (usually) do not manifest until puberty. (Those who spontaneously manifest at birth or before puberty are referred to as 'evolved humans'.) These individuals usually have no previous examples of metahuman abilities in their family history '''OR''' have previous examples, but have developed radically different abilities than
'''Form Two''' - ''anomalous-catalyst metagene activation''. This form includes all individuals (most unknown) who possess a chromosomal/genetic variant known as the '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metahuman#Marvel_Comics Metagene]', which causes metahuman development if the person is subjected to some form of extreme stressful situation or environment involving the immediate possibility of death (A highly common
'''Form Three''' - ''linear generational metahuman manifestation''. Individuals who were born with metahuman (or the potential for same), but have either
'''Form Four''' – ''radically-induced metagenetic development''. Normal humans who were subjected to some form of procedure to specifically give them metahuman abilities. Forms Two and Four metahumans are
'''Form Five''' - ''Mystically-augmented metagenetic development''. Humans with mystical potentials (those with pure magical power and those with metahuman abilities that have a mystical basis) are listed under this form. It is a separate listing because the laws of magic can and in many cases do supersede the laws of known/understood reality in the way they affect the human form.
Form Five - ''baseline-normal human development''. No metahuman abilities or the possibility for development of abilities. This covers normal humans, and is used only for statistical purposes. ▼
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