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The International Journal of Genetic Security
“Super-Powered Freaks”
An Experimental Analysis of the Behaviour Patterns of the Genetically Engineered Subject
Mason G. Eckhart
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Introduction
To begin, I would like to take the opportunity to explain my presence amongst the academic giants surrounding me. My experience, although partially a result of my training in military law, is mainly of a professional nature. For over twenty years, my position as security chief of a company at the forefront of genetic research has thrust me, somewhat hesitantly, into the forefront of genetic security and its accompanying theoretical base. I am sure that those of you experienced in the field have already realised how important security has become in our changing world. Although industrial espionage has always been an unfortunate accompaniment to advances in technology, never have the advances which we confront today been so rapid, or so extreme.
Genomex has dedicated itself to the improvement of all living things. Our scientists are proud to have pioneered some of the very first life-saving techniques in genetic engineering, enabling foetuses and young children with life-threatening or severely disabling conditions to survive into adulthood with relatively normal lives. Quite apart from human subjects, Genomex’s subsidiaries have delved into the genetic manipulation of crops and rare plantlife, in projects stretching from the preservation of almost extinct species, to the modification of grain to enable it to grow in the most extreme circumstances, from the desert to Antarctica.
As a result of these advances, many of which would be extremely profitable to those not concerned with putting the profits back into the projects, thus saving more lives and prompting more leaps forward in technology, Genomex has suffered from the attentions of several groups. These groups range from the expected espionage from our contemporaries, such as Nexxogen, whom we much admire, to terrorist groups such as the “Mutant X” faction I am sure you have read about in the newspapers. Although the aims of these two kinds of groups are very different, it is necessary to protect ourselves against both types of invasion. In order to do this, the behaviour patterns of the New Mutant terrorist must be compared to the industrial spy.
Literature Review
In attempting to back up my findings with existing research, I have faced several problems. The main difficulty is obvious – the field of genetic security is so new, that little outside this journal has been published on the subject. However, I have been fortunate in being allowed access to some little-known studies from academics.
In a laboratory study, Kasting (2004) monitored genetically engineered rodents for several weeks. She noted that the rodents, even mature adults, behaved like much younger creatures, opting to play amongst themselves rather than procreate, feed, or protect their environment against attack. However, in a possibly contradictory finding, some of the rodents took unnecessary risks during their play, often resulting in injury. Kasting concluded that she believed that, if this behaviour was to continue, the rodents would die out either through self-inflicted wounds or starvation, or, in the longer term, as a result of a low birth-rate.
Chaves (2004) replicated Kasting’s experiment, but observed two different groups of rodents separately for several months. Each group behaved similarly to the animals used by Kasting. Chaves then put both groups together in an unfamiliar environment. It would have been expected that the groups would either peacefully co-exist, or that fighting would breakout, resulting in the decimation of one group. Instead, Chaves observed that both groups largely behaved as they had done before. Contact with the other group was limited to occasional cross-group mating (the relationships did not last, and often resulted in the death of one partner) and frequent fights. After these fights, each group returned to its previous behaviour, apparently oblivious to their past behaviour. It was also noted that all rodents took pleasure in cruelty towards injured members of the other group. Chaves has theorised that mutation, as well as causing short-term memory loss, also divorces cause from effect in the minds of these poor beasts.
Observations
In the course of my own studies, I have been fortunate to observe mutant humans in laboratory conditions, as well as en situ. Although some of my observations mirror the academic progression shown by the seminal Kasting and Chaves studies, my experience has shown that there is one key difference between groups of mutant behaviour that has not been signposted in these studies. However, I must first discuss the infamous Mutant X.
Mutant X is a radical terrorist organization dedicated to the disruption of all companies specializing in genetic manipulation. This disruption can range from minor picketing to criminal damage, assault, and even murder. My own company Genomex has unfortunately borne the brunt of these attacks, through no fault of our own. It is only through my own expertise in the area of Genetic Security that more damage has not been done.
Mutant X states that its aims are rational – the prevention of apparently criminal experiments carried out on humans by organizations such as Genomex. I hasten to state that even this claim is false, as Genomex only carries out government-approved and entirely legal research, which often saves the lives of vulnerable children. However, the reality is that Mutant X is an organization run for the purposes of industrial espionage and sabotage by a disgruntled former employee of my company. This man, Adam Kane, claims that the groundbreaking research done by the late Genomex founder Dr. Paul Breedlove in fact belongs to him. This is of course false. We all know Dr. Breedlove’s history of academic excellence, whereas Kane was merely an entry-level employee. Nevertheless, Kane’s organization is real, and dangerous. The one benefit his organization has had is to allow my staff to thoroughly study the “mutants” he employs, who regularly attempt to attack our premises.
These employees – externally apparently normal young men and women – display a shocking amount of similarity to the rodents in the Kasting and Chaves studies. They are childlike, incapable of adult relationships, and, although they have enormous physical potential, risk their lives to foolish ends. The only positive side to their behaviour, which has conversely been negative in my results to destroy their organization, is their extreme loyalty to each other, and to their leader Kane. This loyalty seems to exist, even when Kane no longer appears to deserve it.
Fortunately, this loyalty has been put to good use in the cases of young people who are not affiliated with Mutant X. Genomex’s scientists have developed a device, soon to be illustrated in this journal, which controls the abnormal effects in the brain caused by their mutations. With this device in place, it operates as drugs do for the mentally unstable, allowing 90% of subjects to live normal lives. Many choose to work in the field of genetic security, and are excellent, and supremely loyal, employees.
Conclusion
My observations confirm the previous experimental data gathered by other experts in the field, and have added to their findings. It is shown that, despite the natural immaturity and, in some cases, dangerous nature of these individuals, these behaviours can be effectively controlled. This fact leads bears out my belief in a safer, more peaceful future for us all.
My statistical data is readily available to anyone who wishes to contact me. The facility of Genomex is always open, and ready to provide a warm welcome to fellow experts in genetic security.
The author is the head of security at the prestigious Genomex institute. He appreciates any comments on this paper, and can be contacted via his office at Genomex, or through your local Breedlove Clinic.
Lonelywalker
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