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| − | '''Formula X''' was a mutagen developed for military purposes. Samples were hidden in an underground bunker, which was discovered by prison warden [[Clement Darling|Clement Darling.]] His experimentation with Formula X caused [[The House of the Dead: Overkill|a mutant outbreak ]]in [[Bayou City]], Louisiana. |
+ | '''Formula X''' was a mutagen developed for military purposes. Samples were hidden in an underground bunker, which was discovered by prison warden [[Clement Darling|Clement Darling.]] His experimentation with Formula X caused [[The House of the Dead: Overkill|a mutant outbreak ]]in [[Bayou City]], Louisiana. The mutagen is a major plot element in ''[[The House of the Dead: Overkill]]''. |
==Origins== |
==Origins== |
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At the height of the Cold War, Formula X was developed by military scientists to transform ordinary humans into powerful super-soldiers; the project, named Operation Overkill, failed. Samples of Formula X were locked in an underground bunker, which was under a prison run by warden Clement Darling.<ref>''The House of the Dead: Overkill ''- ''[[Overkill]] ''opening cutscene</ref> |
At the height of the Cold War, Formula X was developed by military scientists to transform ordinary humans into powerful super-soldiers; the project, named Operation Overkill, failed. Samples of Formula X were locked in an underground bunker, which was under a prison run by warden Clement Darling.<ref>''The House of the Dead: Overkill ''- ''[[Overkill]] ''opening cutscene</ref> |
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In 1991, Clement discovered the bunker. With help from crime lord [[Papa Caesar]] and disabled scientist [[Jasper Guns]], Clement sought using Formula X to cure his ailing [[mother]]. For unknown reasons, the mutagen was leaked from the facility, infecting the Bayou City populace. After physical and verbal abuse from Caesar (including threats to his sister [[Varla Guns|Varla]]), Jasper injected himself with Formula X to exact revenge. |
In 1991, Clement discovered the bunker. With help from crime lord [[Papa Caesar]] and disabled scientist [[Jasper Guns]], Clement sought using Formula X to cure his ailing [[mother]]. For unknown reasons, the mutagen was leaked from the facility, infecting the Bayou City populace. After physical and verbal abuse from Caesar (including threats to his sister [[Varla Guns|Varla]]), Jasper injected himself with Formula X to exact revenge. |
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+ | After discovering Caesar's link to Formula X, rookie [[AMS]] agent [[G]] and Detective [[Isaac Washington]] investigated the mutant threat. They followed Caesar to Clement's prison; Clement executed Caesar and claimed responsibility for the outbreak. In the bunker, Clement transplanted his mother's brain into Varla's body with Formula X; his mother mutated into a large creature, which "G" and Isaac defeated. The Darlings perished when Clement's dead man switch detonated the bunker. |
==Properties== |
==Properties== |
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| − | Formula X was originally designed to be a super soldier formula, and lingering effects of this is the zombie's inhuman tolerance for pain, being able to function without limbs and, in some cases, without parts of their heads. True to it's purpose, the creatures it creates can be incredibly strong and durable, several of which can be completely immune to gunfire except for small, exposed organs, and can take quite an amount of punishment before going down. Others require severe trauma to be put down, and even then the chemical has proven to be able to revive the subject (with memories intact, should the subject be sentient). |
+ | Formula X was originally designed to be a super soldier formula, and lingering effects of this is the zombie's inhuman tolerance for pain, being able to function without limbs and, in some cases, without parts of their heads. True to it's purpose, the creatures it creates can be incredibly strong and durable, several of which can be completely immune to gunfire except for small, exposed organs, and can take quite an amount of punishment before going down. Others require severe trauma to be put down, and even then the chemical has proven to be able to revive the subject (with memories intact, should the subject be sentient). |
| + | The chemical can cross species, frequently infecting fish, birds, bats and even worms (the latter of which develop extremely sharp teeth and grow to enormous sizes). It provokes aggression in all subjects. |
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| − | The Chemical seems to have mutagenic properties as well, as it frequently combines the traits of various creatures into one. It also causes exponential growth within it's subjects, as several bosses grow to gargantuan sizes. Deterioration of the mind is common, although some subjects retain higher brain functions (such as [[Nigel and Sebastian|Sebastian]]) all subjects seem to be driven insane. Certain mutations are pre-programmed with loyalty to their creators, although this does not always work. Some mutations develop telekinetic powers, able to send energy blasts and move objects with their minds. Certain mutations borderline magic, such as those of the [[Screamer]]. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 03:32, 15 February 2020
Formula X was a mutagen developed for military purposes. Samples were hidden in an underground bunker, which was discovered by prison warden Clement Darling. His experimentation with Formula X caused a mutant outbreak in Bayou City, Louisiana. The mutagen is a major plot element in The House of the Dead: Overkill.
Origins
At the height of the Cold War, Formula X was developed by military scientists to transform ordinary humans into powerful super-soldiers; the project, named Operation Overkill, failed. Samples of Formula X were locked in an underground bunker, which was under a prison run by warden Clement Darling.[1]
In 1991, Clement discovered the bunker. With help from crime lord Papa Caesar and disabled scientist Jasper Guns, Clement sought using Formula X to cure his ailing mother. For unknown reasons, the mutagen was leaked from the facility, infecting the Bayou City populace. After physical and verbal abuse from Caesar (including threats to his sister Varla), Jasper injected himself with Formula X to exact revenge.
After discovering Caesar's link to Formula X, rookie AMS agent G and Detective Isaac Washington investigated the mutant threat. They followed Caesar to Clement's prison; Clement executed Caesar and claimed responsibility for the outbreak. In the bunker, Clement transplanted his mother's brain into Varla's body with Formula X; his mother mutated into a large creature, which "G" and Isaac defeated. The Darlings perished when Clement's dead man switch detonated the bunker.
Properties
Formula X was originally designed to be a super soldier formula, and lingering effects of this is the zombie's inhuman tolerance for pain, being able to function without limbs and, in some cases, without parts of their heads. True to it's purpose, the creatures it creates can be incredibly strong and durable, several of which can be completely immune to gunfire except for small, exposed organs, and can take quite an amount of punishment before going down. Others require severe trauma to be put down, and even then the chemical has proven to be able to revive the subject (with memories intact, should the subject be sentient).
The chemical can cross species, frequently infecting fish, birds, bats and even worms (the latter of which develop extremely sharp teeth and grow to enormous sizes). It provokes aggression in all subjects.