Broken

A Broken Class Entity is a common phenomenon afflicting both Elemental and Absorber metas. When one dies from overuse of their power (via Absorption Sickness or Elemental Decay) in an event called shattering, their power itself assumes control over their body, mutating it to various degrees and exponentially raising the limits of their abilities. Initially, a newborn Broken is barely powerful than their original self, and is reduced to a level of intelligence comparable to a feral animal. Most will retain some key instincts and goals, such as finding a home, hunting prey, etc. The two sub- classifications of Broken are Dormant and Awakened.

Dormant Broken
Dormant Broken are those that are freshly born, and thus relatively less powerful. Their bodies will rarely display extensive mutations or growth. However, their intelligence is as primal as any Broken, and their aggression can make them a serious threat. It is recommended that all metahumans capable of combat or evacuation aid should assist in the defense against a Dormant Broken's appearance. The goal in such cases is to kill or contain.

Awakened Broken
Awakened Broken consist of those that manage to survive for a decade or more, empowering their ability over time until it reaches far beyond Anomaly Class. If they grow old enough, their raw power can exceed even Precursors and Desolates, though their lack of intelligence holds them back drastically and generally makes them a lesser threat than the aforementioned two. Awakened Broken are far easier to contain if caught or put down earlier in their lifespan, with chances of successfully accomplishing this dwindling as they grow older. If one is sighted moving towards a populated area, or begins hostile actions, it is recommended that all metahumans capable of combat or evacuation aid move to help assist in defending against or turning away the threat. The goal when facing off against an Awakened Broken is to drive it away from populated areas; attempting to kill one outright will likely cause more collateral damage than leaving it to roam on its own. In the event that an unnecessary attempt is made to kill one, there will often be an investigation into whether said attempt led to avoidable loss of life or property, often leading to criminal charges. There are also extremely rare (1 in 100,000) occurrences of an Elemental or Absorber becoming Awakened Broken immediately upon their death. Complicating things further is the fact that many variables can affect the strength and lethality of a Broken in addition to their age. There are a select few Broken who are potent enough to become a problem for even the likes of the IPTO, though fortunately these apex predators tend to stay in one place unless disturbed by an outside influence. The five most powerful recorded Broken are Fractal, Tyrannus, Aicareus, and Anshul, though several more of both types are known to exist around the world.

Notable Broken Appearance:

 * Fractal:
 * Tyrannus:
 * Aicareus: