Alien Evolution System

Chapter 126 - Emergence

The voice continued, and as it did so, the Collector noted that the psionic space began to falter in its structural integrity. The darkness that filled the cavern began to encroach on the light even more, and as it did so, the cavern began to rumble, as if ready to shatter apart at any given moment.

This was a sign that whatever connection that had been established between the Collector and this voice was now entering the end of its time. Yet, not due to willful termination on part of the voice, but due to environmental circumstances that the Collector did not yet grasp.

All the Collector could be certain of for now was that this connection was both temporary and unstable.

[You must have many questions, my child. But my time with you is drawing near to an end, for the darkness submerges me once more.

Know that as much as I can, I am with you.

Though I may slumber, my great voice reduced a whisper, stolen by others, there is still some part of me that can always be with you. In the air, in the soil, in the snow, through all that which is untouched by the Usurpers, I am there.

But I know that my slumbering presence alone will not aid you. Thus, I grant you my Blessing.

With it, may you find safe purchase against the might of the Usurpers.

May you find peace with my lesser children. Lead them when the time is right.

May you find the shards of my being.

Three shards of myself did I grant to each my seven great children.

All of them now scattered across my body. 

Some taken by the Usurpers. Some still guarded by my children. Some lost in the darkness.

You have found one. One that lets you awaken me even if for a moment.

Find the rest, my child, and make them your own, and do not let false voices lead you astray, for mine is the true White Voice that speaks to the winds and waters and life.

Fight, my star child, fight as you were meant to.

Your brethren drove the Usurpers in fear across the stars, and now, you will fulfill that same duty here.]

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The psionic space collapsed, immediately dissolving into a nothingness painted solely by darkness before the black faded to reveal the Collector's current surroundings.

The time spent inside of a psionic space was unpredictable, the Collector knew, especially in the case that a psionic space was both large and unstable.

Yet, the Collector had not expected this. It had still expected to be fully submerged under the lake of Vimur, still in its metamorphosis cocoon. For the evolution that the Collector had undergone was an extremely extensive one.

Magnitudes more extensive than any it had undertaken before aside from the initial anomalous evolution that had granted it magic and, as it now came to know, a deep tie with this entity known as the 'White Voice'.

The ramifications of this 'White Voice', its ties to the draconid that uttered its name and to the Collective shard system that it was now intrinsically tied to were all thoughts the Collector would process at a later time.

For instead of being within the dark depths of the lake water, the Collector was now peering down at the lake from far above.

No.

The Collector oriented itself, and it understood now that it was that its size was simply prodigious. Its head and shoulders emerged out of the surface of the lake, every tiny movement from the Collector generating rolling waves that washed outwards, crashing against the cliff walls of ice surrounding it with solid impact.

The depth of the lake must have been nearly forty meters. The Collector assessed that its current height was at exactly fifty meters.

The entire evolutionary process had been aberrant, though not to the same degree as it had been before when the Collector first melded magic into itself.

The Collector analyzed its shard system.

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Metamorphosis Level 8>12

Biomass Level: 0/100

Stored Genetic Material:

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-Frostborn Hobgoblin Thrall [Core] 

-Vineswinger Goblin Champion [Core]

-Windcutter Wildcat

-Shockstripe Eel

-Lurker

-Goblin Lord [Core] [EQUIPPED]

-Grizzled Stormbear

-Draconid

-Jotnar [Core] [EQUIPPED]

Adaptations:

<Internal Systems>

Ultrafiber Muscles Rank 8.6 > 13 (+0.2 from Draconid, +0.2 from Jotnar)

--Coilboosters

--Pliomatter Tendrils I *NEW*: Shard host can now create three tendrils comprised of Ultrafiber Musculature modified segmented, flexible tendons and pliable muscle fibers that allow for complex, prehensile movement.

With engaged coilboosters, it is possible to generate accelerated, arc-trajectory movements with the tendrils that can deal devastating amounts of damage at range. 

Autonomic Neuro-Bodily Matrix Rank 3 > 7

--Metalloglottic Ossifier [0/5]

--Blood Boost *NEW*: The creation of a reserve booster sac located within the host's heart. Through activation, it is possible to deplete the sac of stored nutrients and a stimulating cocktail of hormones and chemicals that massively accelerate and enrich blood flow. Causes the host's body to drastically enhance its physical capabilities.

Side effects: Drastically increased internal body temperatures. Accelerated blood loss from wounds. Unless constant movement is generated to vent off built up heat, internal damage may accumulate. Constant usage deteriorates the capacity to utilize fine tuned movements.

Neuro-Endocrinal Matrix Rank 1 > 5

--Chronostasis: By overloading neural networks with latent psionic energy, it is possible to enter into a state of heightened tachypyschia, temporarily slowing down the perception of time. Neural networks must require periods of rest in between usages. 

--Hunter-Killer: Further developed mental processing has now allowed the host to utilize more latent psionic energy reserves. This adaptation allows the host to commit a select target's psionic signature to memory, allowing the host to track and hunt the target regardless of sensory obscurations.

Applies only to one target at a time.

Neuro-Circulatory Reserves Rank 1 > 5

--Reserve Heart 1 [Total 4]

--Reserve Brain 1 [Total 2] *NEW*

Restorative Systems Rank 4 *NEW*: Allows for accelerated cell growth that functions as regeneration.

Note: current form possesses enhanced cellular restoration functions that allows for certian pre-requisite sub adaptation requirements to be waived

--Restorative Booster [BYPASSED]

--Hyperspeed Regeneration [BYPASSED]

-- Cluster Drone I *NEW*: The host may utilize its accelerated cell growth to generate the creation of three cluster drones. Each cluster drone may incorporate the genetic material of two specimens that the host has analyzed.

<External Systems>

Sensitive Hairs Rank 7.6 > 10 [MAX]

--Quill Spray

--Condensed Protein Sheathe *NEW*: It is possible for the host to sheathe hairs in a temporary encasement of hardened proteins. A prerequisite for the Spine Spitter weapons adaptation.

Organic Hyperalloy Carapace Rank 7.6 > 11.6

--Longchain Chitinous Sublayer

--Smartshock Carapace *NEW*: Hyperalloy carapaces now capable of automatically reacting to trauma and adjusting its structure to optimally fend against it. An adaptation inspired by the Smartsteel of the United Front which possessed malleable atomic structures capable of adapting and adjusting to most forms of applied energy. 

<Weapons Systems>

Monomolecular Claws Rank 6.6 > 10.6

--Extended Growth *NEW*: Monomolecular claws may be shaped into extended, scythe or spike like structures for greater range.

--Reinforcement Sheathe *NEW*: Monomolecular claws strengthened via a synthesis of the protein sheathe structure developed by the Sensitive Hairs adaptation.

Furthermore, monomolecular can now be coated in a reinforcing hardened protein sheathe at the cost of some sharpness. The sheathe can be broken down and withdrawn at a moment's notice to bare the claws fully. 

Pyrocatalytic Glands Rank 5.4 > 9.4

--Instant Trigger: Through the evolution of a chemically reactive tubular structure connecting both the pyrocatalytic glands and the biotrigger, there is no longer a delay between the activation of the glands and the emission of flames.

Yet, instant activations will compromise accuracy.

Spine Spitter Rank 4 *NEW*: Allows for spines modified from sensitive hairs to be grown and stored internally in a specialized internal organ of ultrafiber musculature that functions also as a delivery system. 

Superacid Bilespitter Rank 4 *NEW*: The host now possesses the capacity to generate Collective superacid and eject it from an external delivery organ.

<Native Adaptations>

-Daemonic Thel

-Blood of Gob*NEW*: The essence of the goblins' genetic capacity to rapidly adapt to their environments. Further investigation required to fully develop the potential of this adaptation. 

-Purifying Light *NEW*: The light of the Firefly Shinchu optimized for the elimination of specimens with high levels of Primal Density. 

-Seismic Shock *NEW*: The adaptation of the Shaker Fish to project powerful seismic shockwaves from its body with the expenditure of magical energy. 

Current Form:

Firefly Shinchu/Goblin Elite/Royal Daemon/Jotnar/Draconid

<<<Magic Status>>>

Mana Level: 100%

Active Cores [4/4]:

Prime Core

--Trigger: Desire

Daemon Core

--Trigger: Wonder

Frostborn Thrall Core [REMOVED]

--Trigger: Greed [REMOVED]

Jotnar Core *NEW*

--Trigger: Mercy *NEW*

Goblin Lord Core

--Trigger: Superiority 

Inhera:

Sapia [Daemon Core]

Breath of Life [Jotnar Core]

Ethera:

Devourer [Prime Core]

Primal Magic:

-Higher Calling [Goblin Lord Core]

-Purifying Light [Firefly Shinchu] 

-Royal Privilege [Royal Daemon] *NEW*: With the fully unleashed royal blood of a daemon of Zerul, it is possible to access any abilities or spaces barred from those that do not possess this blood. 

-Jotnar Shift [Jotnar] *NEW*: The ability of the Jotnar to shift the size of their prodigious forms, condensing their might into a smaller, more compact form. The longer a Jotnar stays in their compacted form, the more potential power they build up that is unleashed when they access their unbound giant sizes. 

-Eye of the Storm (False) [Draconid] *NEW*: The ability to draw forth the natural disaster of the storm, channeling it through the body and unleashing it. An incomplete, degraded power. 

Blessings:

-Blessing of Mount Oe

-Blessing of the Deep

-Blessing of the World *NEW*: [A symbol of the World Shard now embedded within you, taken from the Jotnar you have become one with. With this, no beast lower in strength than you will lift their fangs or claws against you, for they will recognize you as a greater child of mine.

You may perceive the location of the rest of my shards so long as they are not enshrouded in darkness.

The more shards you consume, the greater this blessing shall become, and the more I may aid you]

Primal Density: 30% > 90%

Root Consumption Limit [REMOVED]: [Your body now knows this world well. The strength of magic is no longer foreign to you, it is now a crucial part of you. There is no limit to that which you may consume, for with my blessing, your potential is limitless.]

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