Majini was a human B.O.W. (Bio Organic Weapon) created through administration of improved species of the Plaga parasitic organism known as "Plaga Type 2" and "Plaga Type 3", with the goal of creating soldiers with superhuman physical abilities and a normal human appearance. They were virtually identical to the Ganado but possessed more inherently violent tendencies and the ability to proliferate among a population. 1 2
History
After the Plaga was recovered from Europe and came into the possession of the TRICELL pharmaceutical division, the company's researchers assessed the parasite for prospective use in biological warfare and decided to increase its effectiveness as a weapon. Although the Plaga's growth was by no means slow, there were many hasty individuals among the company's customers. If the parasite was ineffective when required "immediately", it could not be marketable as a product with any success. Through biological and genetic remodelling, they created the "Plaga Type 2" species in which they successfully removed the parasite's weakness to sunlight and added the ability to reproduce within a host, improving its proliferation as a weapon.
In laboratory experiments, a time of an average of 10 or less seconds was recorded between the administration of Type 2 and control of the mind. It inherited features from the original species, including the retainment of intelligence and the parasite's dependency on the physical capabilities of a human host. Since application as a weapon was a requisite, it is believed a person with the right of command didn't necessarily have to possess a dominant species Plaga since other methods had been devised to control Type 2 hosts. In addition, the parasite's assimilation rate remained the same as the original species while its mutagenic properties were altered to an extent that it displayed very different mutations within hosts. 3
Another improved species was created by transplanting the factors of the dominant species Plaga into the subordinate species Plaga. This new species, named "Plaga Type 3", demonstrated greater mutagenic qualities and led to more severe physical changes on a host. Although its assimilation rate to adult males was 92%, the same level as the common Plaga, its assimilation rate to women and children was approximately 0%. The Plaga was meaningless without a high assimilation rate at its foundation. However, it wasn't simply a failure. The rapid improvement of physical abilities was achieved to some extent as originally aimed and remarkable evolution was realized in jumping power. 4
The accumulation of practical application data with Plaga Type 2 hosts was required, and as such a field test was organized in the Kijuju Autonomous Zone. The local parasite-infected population would face off against soldiers of the BSAA (Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance). Samples were given to ten previously infected individuals who later spread the parasite throughout the entire town. As the parasite continued to propagate, several variations of human hosts were observed in which the parasite demonstrated alternative reactions based on varying physical properties. As in the case of the Ganado, highly adapted hosts became "Chainsaw Majini", with other types including "Big Man Majini" and a unique "Executioner Majini."
The status of the Majini B.O.W. or the Plaga species which created is currently unknown.
Attributes
Type 2
The physical capabilities of Majini created with Type 2 remain the same as hosts created with the regular Plaga. However, they were inherently more violent and aggressive by nature and were capable of creating new parasites in their bodies and then expelling them from the mouth in order to force the adult parasite into the mouth of an un-parasitized human. As the parasite's weakness to sunlight was removed, Type 2 was able to reveal itself at any point during the day.
Mutations
Type 3
Majini created with Plaga Type 3 possessed increased jumping power, but displayed several side-effects. Their eyes became a dull yellow and their skin began to peel, giving them a grotesque appearance. Their intellect is believed to have degenerated and initial subjects were observed to revert to ancient customs, but later subjects were recorded to be fully capable of using complex firearms and weapons. Some hosts also demonstrated an increase in height, known as Giant Majini.
Mutations
Etymology
The term "Majini" is Swahili, the main language in Kijuju, for "evil spirits" or "demons" etc. Human hosts were named as such by weapon dealers based on their location.
Footnotes
- 1. BIOHAZARD 5 Kaitai Shinsho (Page 240)
- 2. BIOHAZARD archives II (Page 104-108)
- 3. About Plaga "Type 2"
- 4. About the Plaga Type 3 Field Test