Mutation Inducement

Mutation Inducement
Joseph Bertrand III (Infamous 2) uses his power to transform a civilian into a Corrupted monster.
Power/Ability to:	Induce mutations in self or other living beings by altering them genetically on a molecular level.

The ability to induce mutations in a subject. Could range from minor genetic changes to severe physical mutation. The user could even be able to activate recessive abilities in allies or suppress abilities in foes.

Also Called

• Mutating
• Biological Acceleration
• Mutakinesis

Methods

• Emission of a mutagenic fluid from the hands, any open skin, or orifices in the user's palms.
• Mental manipulation of the genes and DNA.
• Production of a substance that must be applied intravenously.

Uses

• Mutate foes beyond recognition or the ability to function.
• Can bestow powers on people by mutating their bodies.
• Activate recessive abilities in people, as well as suppress abilities.
• Cause diseases through mutation.
• Cause resistance to certain things by mutating the body and genes. (Resistance/immunity to acids, poisons, other mutagens, etc.)
• Mutate oneself to increase strength, intelligence, agility, etc.
• Gain the ability of flight by mutating the body to grow wings.
• Severely mutate oneself.
• Adaptation via specific mutations.
• Increase the storage capacity of one's own systems, such as digestive and respritory
• Create weapons from mutating certain tissues, such as bones , teeth , blood , or skin

Limits

• Subjects the user has mutated may not be under the user's direct control, although they still obey his/her spoken word.
• Mutations are often extremely painful.
• The mutation (if permanent) may take a long time to wear off.

Known Users

• Infectia (Marvel Comics)
• Dante (Fullmetal Alchemist 2003 anime)
• Infectors (Dead Space & Dead Space 2)
• Necromorphs (Dead Space & Dead Space 2)
• The Infected (Left 4 Dead & Left 4 Dead 2)
• Kevin Levin (Ben 10)
• Aggregor (Ben 10)
• Osmosians (Ben 10)
• Xenocytes (Ben 10: Alien Force/Ultimate Alien)
• Van Kleiss (Generator Rex) via Rex's nanites
• Magneto (X-Men film) via machine
• Sh'Okanabo (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fast Forward)
• SCP-427 (SCP Foundation)
• Lifeform (Marvel Comics)
• Alex Mercer (Prototype)
• Elizabeth Greene (Prototype)
• John White/The Beast (inFamous 2)
• Joseph Bertrand III (inFamous 2)
• Cole MacGrath (inFamous 2) (Evil Ending)
• Bloodsucker (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
• Dejoule the Energist (Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain)
• Bane the Druid (Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain)
• Anarcrothe the Alchemist (Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain)
• Ultimate Carnage (Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions)
• Alpha (Ben 10-Generator Rex: Heroes United)
• Atomic Flounder (SpongeBob SquarePants)
• Xenocytes (Ben 10: Alien Force)
• Dr. Animo (Ben 10)
• Baby (Dragon Ball GT)
• Ivanna Robotina (Sonic the Hedgehog/Archie Comics)
• Dr. Animo (Ben 10)
• Christine Yamata/Four Eyes (Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City)
• Willow Rosenberg (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
• Amy Madison (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
• Babidi (Dragon Ball Z)
• Kamek (Super Mario)
• Jasmine (Angel)

Gallery

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When Osmosians (Ben 10) attempt to absorb the metabolism, life force, DNA, and powers of several life forms at once or the energy of the Omnitrix/Ultimatrix (in the case of Kevin Levin), their own DNA will be overwritten with alien DNA, causing them to become a chimeric mixture of those creatures.

The mutant Infectia (Marvel) utilized her ability for criminal self gain.

A Xenocyte (Ben 10) in the process of mutating a human host into a DNAlien.

Sh'Okanabo (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fast Forward)

Baby (Dragon Ball GT) can force his host body to mutate into his own image.

Orochimaru (Naruto) can force his subordinates and subjects into mutation via a Cursed Seal.

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Jugo (Naruto) in the process of mutating himself via his enzymes.

Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto) mutating his own body.

Sonic the Hedgehog (Sonic Unleashed) mutated into a werehog due to Eggman's machine.