Second Stage

Second Stage is an organisation comprised of individuals who possess the HE gene, a gene that enhances and adds abilities to the carrier. The HE gene can be either inherited through lineage, or given by other HE carriers.

Purpose
Second Stage originally had no purpose beyond existing and conserving their geneology. It was when El Dorado launched an attack on them that they became militant, appointing SARU as their leader and vowing to destroy El Dorado and their allies.

Structure
Since Second Stage is more of an improvisation, they lack a complicated or practical structure. Instead, they are divided up into different factions:
 * The Lagoon, the main unit led by SARU .
 * Gahl, a sub-unit under The Lagoon, led by Giris and Mehr
 * Gihl, a sub-unit under The Lagoon, led by Fei Rune.
 * Vamptym, a unit comprising entirely of vampires, led by Desmodus Drakul
 * Lunar Howl, a unit made entirely of werewolves, led by Garsha Wolfein

Abilities
All of Second Stage possess psychic powers, given to them by the Second Stage Gene. Second Stage members rarely possess all of these abilities, but often have a randomly selected pool. To date, only SARU has access to all Second Stage abilities. Their powers can include, but aren't limited to: Abilities marked with * are ones most Second Stage members have by default.

The only downside to owning the HE gene is that ones lifespan is significantly reduced. Members rarely live past 25, and often die between the ages of 20-24. This is because all the psychic abilities do take their toll on their bodies.

In addition, those with the HE gene can seal their auras in ampules, allowing abilities to be freely traded and utilised for a limited time. These ampules can also be used in Second Stage's special weaponry, as well as used to buff already existing abilities.