S-Generation

The S-Generation, otherwise known as the S-Gen or the Superhuman Generation, is the name assigned to humans or Canids whom possess physical or mental capacities radically beyond those of typical persons - they are, fundamentally, the equivalent of superheroes, although the term is used very loosely. As groups, they are referred to as S-Humans or S-Canids; as individuals, they are referred to as Human-S or Canid-S.

Origins
The exact roots of the S-Gen is widely speculated upon, although it is known (albeit by a select few) that it developed largely from illegitimate alteration of genetic codes via Osiris or other CFEs. With the introduction of NERI to Seraph City in 2007 came alarmingly numerous seizures and confiscations of CFEs, and it was not long before they eventually became available to those desperate enough to seek them. Some of the more financially-powerful or unlawful (sometimes both) members of society whom desired the benefits of CFEs began to converge into illicit factions and gangs in order to intercept NERI traffic and forcefully secure them. Groups such as these led to the S-Gen becoming widely stereotyped, resented, and - above all - feared by both the general public and authorities.

Others believe the S-Gen began with birth or growth defects that gave way to extreme attributes (for example, exceptional physical endurance/dexterity, heightened senses or exceedingly high pain tolerance), and these genes were passed on until there existed entire bloodlines gifted with these characteristics.

The true origins of the S-Generation have proved to be a combination of both.

Role of Osiris
Although no one to date (apart from Kishra) has managed to survive a dose of Osiris directly into the bloodstream, it is widely used as a replacement for molecular units or other portions of the DNA/RNA structure, which can provide individuals with advantages such as dramatically increased strength, reflexes or mental aptitude, but is also accompanied by a host of side effects, most of which are serious and/or fatal.

KADE System
The Verge's national government devised a security system used to identify the power and threat level of S-Humans and S-Canids by dividing them into four separate classes based on a decreasing level of power/threat: Kilo, Alpha, Delta, Echo. The designations for the four classes are as follows:


 * Kilo - EXCEPTIONALLY powerful, capable of performing unknown physical feats, and may pose a massive threat. Eliminate these individuals immediately, but do NOT engage directly under any circumstances.
 * Alpha - Profoundly powerful, capable of performing deadly physical feats, and may pose a moderate to large threat. Direct engagement when dealing with Alpha-class individuals is not encouraged.
 * Delta - Adequately powerful, capable of performing dangerous physical feats, and may pose a small to moderate threat. Use caution when dealing with these individuals.
 * Echo - Insignificantly powerful, capable of performing very minor physical feats, and poses very little to no threat. No action is required when dealing with Echo-class individuals.