A black-ops operative and emissary of a shadowy faction, deeply invested in the outcome of the battle for the Capital.

Leech (real name: Kate Mallory) is one of the oldest operatives within the Contingency, a hidden fifth faction formed from the remnants of the American government that survived the Evolon Rebellion. She is also a unique case among Evolons — born human, Mallory received a metahuman DNA through a highly dangerous surgical procedure, thus becoming the progenitor of all hybrids.
A Threat Level 4 Evolon, Leech possesses advanced regenerative abilities and the power to drain the moisture from living organisms, using it to strengthen herself.

Kate is considered one of the oldest Evolons — if she can truly be classified as one. Born in 1961, she once worked as a cryptanalyst for the NSA before volunteering for Project Leech, an experimental attempt to transplant the genome of a captured metahuman terrorist into a normal human subject. The operation nearly killed Mallory and left most of her body horrifically disfigured, yet it marked the creation of the first hybrid in history.
In the years following the Evolon Rebellion, the Contingency refined its methods of hybrid creation, but Leech remains one of their deadliest assets.

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SUPERPOWER

Leech can drain and devour the life energy of other creatures, using the harvested energy to heal and sustain herself. Following a failed operation to implant Evolon DNA, Kate's human body was nearly destroyed, leaving only her neck and head intact. The rest of her form has been overtaken by a dense network of scarlet, mycelium-like tentacles.

These tentacles are both primary weapon and method of feeding. They are unnaturally fast, strong enough to pierce metal, and can instantly regenerate when severed. When they breach a victim’s skin, Leech can extract all bodily fluids, reducing her target to a lifeless husk within roughly ten seconds. The stolen vitality flows directly into Kate, fueling her regenerative powers and biological immortality.

WEAKNESSES

Despite an immense strength, the failed implantation left Kate's body riddled with permanent defects. She suffers constant, intense pain, necessitating regular doses of specialized medication. Her metabolism is unstable: Leech starves quickly and can only survive by consuming the life essence of others. If deprived of sustenance for too long, she risks unintentionally feeding on herself, a process that could ultimately result in her death.

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This is a character from the Blood of the Evolons series, set in a universe where superheroes and supervillains — known as Evolons — turned against humanity after a failed attempt to control and exterminate them.

Consumed by vengeance, they overthrew human governments and established the Metahuman Empire, a militaristic state where Evolons reigned supreme, while ordinary people were reduced to slaves or second-class citizens. However, not all accepted the Empire’s rule. The Resistance, a scattered coalition of surviving city-states, fiercely opposed its expansion.

Within just a few years, nearly the entire Earth was engulfed in a brutal war between humanity and its former protectors. The conflict led to widespread ecological devastation, rapid advancements in military technology, and countless casualties. It seemed this bloody status quo would last forever...

...until they arrived. The Wanderers. A force driven by an insatiable hunger for domination, making no distinction between the Empire and the Resistance. And they are many — far too many.

Who will emerge victorious?

LORE INFORMATION ABOUT FACTIONS

The Metahuman Empire

A nation built by the Evolons, for the Evolons. It controls most of the Earth, constantly clashing with the Resistance. The Empire eagerly welcomes anyone with superpowers, but those without are relegated to slavery or forced labor camps.

The Empire suffered its first true catastrophe after a surprise attack by the Wanderers, losing many of its most powerful metahumans. This defeat triggered a brief power vacuum, leading to internal strife and the secession of several provinces. While former Europe remains under strict Imperial rule, some believe that the Empire’s more distant territories are gradually slipping into the hands of warlords — or even forming fragile alliances with the Resistance.

The Resistance

A coalition of smaller factions bound by a single goal: the overthrow of the Metahuman Empire. These factions vary in ideology and technological advancement — some fight simply to survive, others engage in organized underground warfare, and a few advocate for the complete extermination of all Evolons. Not all Resistance fighters are human; some Evolons oppose the Empire or fail to find a place within it, choosing instead to stand alongside ordinary people.

The emergence of the Wanderers devastated many of the Resistance’s scattered city-states, forcing survivors to consolidate into two primary strongholds: Rubicon, a vast aquapolis that preaches human supremacy and The Labyrinth (formerly New Delhi), which believes diplomacy with the Empire may be the only way to ensure humanity’s survival.

The Wild Cards

Powerful third parties who remain neutral in the war. This group includes Evolon mercenaries, rogue scientists, and independent warlords who reject both the Empire’s authoritarian rule and the Resistance’s chaotic uncertainty.

The Wanderers (aka The Avenging Collective)

An enigmatic faction that appeared suddenly, inflicting devastating losses on both the Empire and the Resistance. They arrive through mysterious portals, making their true nature difficult to discern. Are they an alien empire, invaders from a parallel dimension, or ancient deities awakened from slumber?

In battle, the Wanderers unleash nightmarish bio-mechanical horrors, some resembling grotesque beasts, others akin to living machines or alien species. Their society appears to follow a theocratic structure, though the full extent of Wanderer hierarchy remains unknown.

The Contingency

The Contingency is the remnant of the United States government and military, the sole surviving fragment of the old world order. Completely abandoning the surface world, they reside in a futuristic underground bunker deep within the Earth’s mantle. Within this fortress, they have fully preserved the structures of the American government and its branches, while simultaneously building an army of Evolons, humans and war machines.

This faction has developed a unique method for creating hybrids — humans infused with Evolon abilities. Despite this technological edge, the Contingency suffers from limited manpower and has historically preferred to operate covertly.

(This faction was originally created by one of my followers, @Redman202003! I liked the concept so much that I finally decided to integrate it into canon)

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