Load & Human Biology
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Load & Human Biology
Load cannot be utilized by humans, except through the use of a Vestibule.
A Vestibule is a virtual organ that acts as a gateway for Load to diffuse into the body like a pressure nozzle. It is the only method for anybody to manipulate Load. Vestibules are also accompanies by Chambers, an internal space where Load can be kept inside the body before it is diffused.
Unlocking a Vestibule
A Vestibule can only be unlocked when the individual is placed under extreme emotional or physical stress. They are not tied to genetics and are individually extremely rare. There are no methods in detecting if somebody houses a Vestibule, some proceed in life without unlocking it.
Load Integration into Physiology
As a one diffuses throughout their life, small amounts of Load permanently diffuses and integrates into their physiology through muscles, tendons, and neurons, providing enhanced physicality and accelerated natural healing. Their physicality can additionally intensify scaling with their rate of outward diffusion.
Individuals that had recently opened their Vestibule will experience rapid growth in physiological capability, but quickly falls off as time passes.
Most will experience increased resistance to high-energy trauma.
Being present in Load-devoid regions significantly reduces enhanced physicality.
Load integration causes one's lifespan and prime years to be significantly extended. Past this stage, individual experience reduced and inconsistent diffusion rates, less effective Load Applications (a later defined sub-system), lowered physical capability, and higher strain from forced outward diffusion.
Burden Effect & Load Signals
The density of Load particles being diffused outward causes those nearby to experience perceptual distortion magnitude, known as the Burden Effect.
Symptoms include:
Loss of visual focus
Vertigo
Reduced depth perception
The intensity of the Burden Effect correlates with the intensity of the density of Load particles.
Those constantly subjected to the Burden Effect can build tolerance, mitigating its effects.
In individuals who have recently unlocked their Vestibule, the Burden Effect transitions into Load Signals, allowing them to sense the direction and intensity of Load diffusion from its source rather than experiencing the perceptual distortion.
Load Tattoos
Due to Load being incompatible with Human biology, the body gradually adapts to stress caused by diffusion, developing markings on the body known as Load Tattoos. Their placement reflects the bodily systems and behaviors processed in one's Load Application, while the intricacy, complexity, and crowdedness correlate with the duration, frequency, and intensity of usage.