( Savrou ) Information File

[hyperkinesia]

INFORMATION FILE: BANNER, BRUCE. CSO. NAME: Bruce Banner AGE: 43 years old OCCUPATION: Chief Science Officer ABILITY: Adrenaline-triggered metamorphosis CAUSE: During an experiment meant to explore radiation resistance, the subject was injected with a kind of radiation-resistant serum, then exposed to high levels of gamma radiation. Instead of repelling the radiation, it allowed the subject to survive something that effectively poisoned his blood. There is no known cure, and no method to counter or reverse the effects. Another unforeseen consequence was the creation of a monster that now lives within the subject. The creature is at least 10 feet tall and 1500 pounds in weight, green skinned, incredibly strong, virtually invulnerable and unstoppable. Responds to the name 'Hulk'. PROCESS: Higher levels of adrenaline interact with the gamma radiation and the transformation occurs. [ Below there's a more detailed explanation of the process from a more scientific point of view, to those that might be interested, but Bruce doesn't go into too much detail (exposure levels, gamma concentration, cell saturation, etc., those are all data he'll keep to himself). ] The transformation can happen whenever the subject experiences extremely strong emotions, most notably anger or fear. Control over this ability has been trained and developed extensively, however there is still the potential for an unwilling transformation. The Hulk is a mindless monster during an unwilling transformation. External triggers are rare and have to be incredibly intense to get the subject to lose control. The subject can also do willing transformations, during which he can control the monster. These will not happen unless absolutely necessary. CAUTION: DO NOT PROVOKE THE SUBJECT. This includes physical attacks of any kind, be it by force or with the assistance of weapons. DO NOT INJURE THE SUBJECT. His blood is POISONED and NOT SAFE. THE MONSTER CANNOT BE STOPPED, SLOWED, INJURED OR KILLED. Subject and monster both have survived gunshot wounds, grenades, bombs, fires, falls from great heights, and floating in outer space with no damage whatsoever. DO NOT trigger a transformation on board, or the ship itself may not be safe. There is a cage on the cargo hold. If absolutely necessary, direct the subject or the monster towards it. For more information, contact Bruce Banner.