Mutants

Mutants, scientifically known as Homo sapiens superior, are a sub-species of human that possess a genetic mutation affecting their entire biology, granting them superhuman abilities.

Biology
Mutants, despite their human origins, have many distinctive traits in regards to biology, physiology, and genetics from their evolutionary predecessors. Mutants can have wildly varying biologies depending on the nature of their mutation.

Mutation
Mutation is caused by the X-Gene in the mutants' DNA. Mutations normally manifest themselves during puberty, often as a result of a traumatic event. Some mutants exhibit their mutations at birth however, while others do not manifest their powers until adulthood. Some mutants, on the other hand, are activated at birth. These mutants are known as "Changelings".

The activation of the X-Gene leads to the production of an exotic unknown protein. This protein produces chemical signals inducing mutations in other genes, leading to various empowered mutant organisms. Mutations can range from minor physical mutations to vast psychic or reality manipulation capabilities. The physiology of some subjects can also be drastically altered.

Certain factors can increase the chances of having a mutant child, including:
 * Exposure of parents to mutagenic substances, such as radiation or chemicals;
 * Consuming produce treated with Mutant Growth Hormone and non-filtered water;
 * Having one or both of the genetic parents expressing the X-Gene;
 * Having one or both of the genetic parents being mutates;

Breeding
Mutant breeding has notable implications regarding the transmission of the mutant genome or the hybridization with other species of human or extraterrestrial species.

Classification
Mutants can be divided into multiple categories, regarding their origins, genetic status, powers, etc.

Habitat

 * Habitat: Earth
 * Gravity: 9.80665 meters per second squared
 * Atmosphere: Roughly 78.09% Nitrogen, 20.95% Oxygen, 0.93% Argon, 0.038 Carbon Dioxide, and trace amounts of other gases
 * Population: Unknown; presumably millions

Miscellaneous

 * Type of Government: Varies
 * Level of Technology: Similar to humans
 * Cultural Traits: Varies
 * Representatives:
 * Ororo Munroe as Headmistress of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters