Imilama, the Haruspex

Name = Imilama, the Haruspex

Gender = Female

Age = 136

Species = Nocturana

Affiliation = The Wanderers (The Avenging Collective)

Rank = Third General of the Avenging Collective, geneticist, researcher, medic

Character traits = curious, nervous, chaotic, pragmatic, sociopathic, stuttering

Appearance = short stature, large and long bat ears, dark gray skin, fanged mouth, short dark hair, glowing green eyes, clawed feet, clawed bird-like feet, webbed wings under the armpits (like a flying squirrel)

Clothes = White and dark futuristic lab coat, gray armor around neck and chest, dark metal gloves

Likes = DNA of other beings, experimenting, studying biology and psychology of other beings, sugar-containing products (especially earthly chocolate bars), darkness, cold temperatures, nu-tua (an alien board game resembling holographic chess)

Dislikes = bright light, when someone tries to limit her scientific research, any restrictions, anyone who is better than her in something, cats, when someone reminds her of her short stature.

SUPERPOWERS

Unlike other Wanderer generals, Imilama has no exceptional combat abilities. She does, however, possess extremely sharp fangs, which make her far from defenseless. Like all Nocturana, Imilama can extract the genetic material (DNA) of other creatures when she bites them — a process that triggers an intense release of endorphins, causing her immense pleasure during feeding.

When biting a metahuman (Evolon), Imilama can partially absorb their genetic code. This allows her to temporarily "steal" their superpowers, while also depriving her opponent of those abilities. This bizarre form of genetic vampirism can be lethal — victims drained of too much DNA die in a disturbing and unnatural way, dissolving into a dark, gray liquid.

Imilama also has a membrane under her arms, much like a flying squirrel, which allows her to glide short distances. Additionally, she uses echolocation to navigate in darkness.

WEAKNESSES

Through evolution on their home planet, the Nocturana became a naturally fragile species, adapted to scavenging and preying on weakened animals rather than engaging in direct combat. Their skeletal structure is brittle, and due to the difference in planetary gravity, Imilama suffers from a form of osteoporosis when away from her lab. As a nocturnal creature, she is also extremely sensitive to bright light and loud noise.

BACKSTORY

Imilama was born on the distant planet Mu-Taru, located somewhere in the constellation Cancer. She belongs to the Nocturana, a strange and reclusive alien race that resembles a cross between a primate, a flying squirrel, and a bat. Mu-Taru orbited a small, dim sun and was cloaked in a toxic atmosphere, forcing most lifeforms to exist within the planet’s vast underground cave systems.

The Nocturana were scavengers by nature, relying on their unique ability to extract DNA from dead animals. They often followed predators, feeding on the remains and harvesting genetic material for sustenance. Over time, the Nocturana achieved self-awareness and developed a highly advanced subterranean civilization. Technologically, their empire surpassed that of Earth — they mastered antigravity, interstellar travel, and cloning. However, their opportunistic and sociopathic tendencies led to constant internal conflict and frequent wars.

Imilama was the youngest daughter — or rather, a clone — of an older Nocturana who chose to raise her as a perfect replica of herself, viewing natural reproduction as too chaotic and unstable. Imilama spent her early life in her mother’s private chambers, immersed in the study of literature, biology, astronomy, and medicine, quickly earning a reputation as a skilled bioengineer. Eventually, Imilama murdered her parent — essentially, an older version of herself — by poisoning her breathing apparatus, then claimed full control over the laboratory.

Not long after, Mu-Taru was attacked by a monstrous, unknown race of Machines. While the invasion caused catastrophic losses and brought her planet to the brink of destruction, Imilama felt only euphoric fascination, overwhelmed by the sheer, terrible beauty of the Machines.

Following Mu-Taru’s fall, she encountered a religious enclave of alien survivors known as the Avenging Collective, led by a mysterious figure referred to only as Mother. Enchanted by Mother’s vision, Imilama joined the cult, drawn in by her promise to lead the Collective’s army back through time to the Machine homeworld — which was ultimately revealed to be Earth.

Imilama arrived on Earth near the end of the invasion. She began conducting experiments on captured and fallen humans, developing a particular obsession with the Evolons — Earth’s native metahumans — and their extraordinary genetic code.

PERSONALITY

Imilama is far weaker than the other alien commanders, preferring to remain hidden in the shadows of her laboratory, surrounded by her creations — biomechanical zombies, mutants, and other grotesque experiments. She speaks with a comically high-pitched voice, stutters frequently, and often comes across as clumsy and awkward.

Despite her eerie surroundings, Imilama has a deep fascination with Earth’s flora and fauna. She quickly developed a fondness for sugar, a substance almost nonexistent on her homeworld, and now obsessively studies the genetic makeup of the local biosphere. Her greatest interest lies in the Evolons, whom she believes to be anomalies in the natural order. Imilama is working on a plan to either transfer their powers to the Wanderer army or create her own clone-based metahuman hybrids.

She is also convinced that Earth is the origin world of the Machines, and she obsessively searches for evidence to support this theory.

Cowardly by nature, Imilama will beg for mercy if cornered — but it’s all an act. As a skilled scavenger and opportunist, she won’t hesitate to betray or ambush her enemies the moment they lower their guard. She also often acts like an evil genius and enjoys doing the stereotypical villainous laugh.

Curiously, Imilama is deeply attached to her grotesque experimental creatures, giving them affectionate nicknames and often attempting to hold conversations with them — though these are mostly one-sided exchanges filled with giggles, muttering, and nonsensical chatter.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE WORLD (Earth history)

Humanity has always been divided into two groups: ordinary Homo sapiens and Evolons — genetically distinct metahumans with superpowers. Though their existence was revealed around World War II, the golden age of superheroics soon followed. Some Evolons became heroes, others villains, and the Evolon Control Agency (E.C.A.) emerged to regulate them.

By the 2020s, superheroes had become too numerous, their actions often leading to disasters. As global economies crumbled, fear of Evolons grew. In a drastic move, the UN and E.C.A. launched a purge, eliminating many metahumans. However, the survivors retaliated, toppling the UN and E.C.A., and forming the Metahuman Empire — a regime where only Evolons had rights, while ordinary humans were enslaved in labor camps.

In response, humanity’s remnants formed the Resistance, a desperate coalition of city-states waging guerrilla war against the Empire while sheltering refugees.

However, a few month ago, strange scarlet portals began appearing around the world , from which a fourth side of the conflict emerges - a mysterious community of alien races known as the Wanderers. They have a huge army, and prefer to fight with the help of various extraterrestrial monsters or biomechanical machines. The Wanderers do not speak human language and kill both humans and Evolons alike.