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CELL TYPES MASTERPOST (Alphabetical with image IDs)
[IMAGE ID: ENTEROCYTES, CYTOLIC NAME SURGESIFTERS. PROSPERITY. These cells are characterized by frill-like ears and huge, microvilli-covered tails that drag on the ground. There are two morphs, the headwater morph (small intestine) and the deltaic morph (large intestine) who have pink and blue patterns respectively. Text from the image: Owing to their enormous swath of territory along Prosperity’s banks, Surgesifters evolved into two different “morphs.” both morphs perform the same basic function: to retrieve nutrients from prosperity and make it available to the cells of the body. In nature, Surgesifters would doze for hours on the riverbank, absorbing nutrients with their big tails, but now primarily use machines to pump resources from the water. For Headwaters: The pink patterns are usually brighter than this. This individual is from the duodenum, and has a thick outer membrane to protect from temporary ph changes. Tail membrane is smooth to the touch, but sticks to raw nutrients. draws the particles into internal vesicles for storage until they’re needed. For Deltaics: smaller on average than Headwaters. Tail membrane is less sticky, more porous. Not as good with other nutrients, but can absorb over twice the cell’s weight in water! No PH to worry about, super vibrant patterns! End ID.]
[IMAGE ID: EOSINOPHILS, CYTOLIC NAME SLAYTAILS. SANCTUARY. These cells have purplish pink patterns, bright pink eyes without scleras, and a sharp protein on the ends of their tails. One of the rarer whitewatchers running around, these guys specialize in allergic and parasitic pathogens. they’re basically the giant-monster-slayers of the body, hence the name. (Pointing to the tail protein) That there’s a cytotoxic granule. It looks like it’s made of steel, but it’s actually a really dense protein Designed to be pinched off and used as a melee weapon against thick-skinned parasites. Each one grows for a month before falling off and getting put on the cell’s weapon to replace the previous shed, which would be denaturing by then. Slays have the strongest tails of any WW. Even without the bulky protein, a good clobber from one of these can send cells flying! In a pinch, they can secrete a neurotoxin (EDN) from retractable fangs for fighting same-size pathogens! Bright pink scleras with no irises and very reflective tapetum lucidiums (eyeshine) For distracting parasites. They’re prone to eye problems tho. Speaking of distracting parasites, these guys can unleash a piercing shriek that sounds just like a wyrm, meant to lead them away from damaged tissue. In the past, they would save this ability for battle, but now that everyone knows any given screech is probably just a slaytail, they use it socially as well. A slaytail shriek can mean anything from “yo!” To “this way!” To “use your fucking turn signal!!” END ID.]
[IMAGE ID: HEPATOCYTES, CYTOLIC NAME POISONPURGERS. PURITY. These cells have salmon-colored patterns, strong tails, and may have two heads. Poisonpurgers are the most numerous cells in the liver (dubbed by them as “Annul”). Their main job is to rid lifeblood of toxins by breaking them into less harmful compounds. Not all poisonpurgers have two heads, but it’s not a defect either. They have an unusual mitotic pattern whereby cells may live with two nuclei before dividing into two mononuclear cells. Some split, but some, like this one, prefer the company and choose not to. Each head of a binuclear cell contains a whole, functional nucleus. As such, each individual head is considered one person. The heads on one cell frequently have different personalities, interests, and sometimes even jobs! Poisonpurgers synthesize detoxifying chemicals in the lobes on their tails. They also have ties with sanctuary, and those same chemicals can be used to fight infections alongside whitewatchers! End ID.]
[IMAGE ID: KILLER T CELLS, CYTOLIC NAME KILLER STINGTAILS. SANCTUARY. These cells have black, brown, or navy blue patterns and skinny tails equipped with a pair of retractable perforin stingers. Killer stingtails are a unique breed of whitewatcher. while they can’t attack without orders from their commander, when they do, they rip through their enemies like a hurricane.they are rigorously trained and stick to their expertise when it comes to pathogen selection (usually viruses). Heavily filamented arms that can deliver powerful blows quicker than a frogfish snap. Black garbs symbolize oncoming death. Despite their militaristic demeanors, stingtails are actually incredibly social creatures- at least amongst their own kind. The squadrons they form are not only combat troops, they’re like families. Their upbringing is traumatizing to many, so once they escape, they find comfort and support in each other. Stingtails unknowingly or forcefully separated from their groups are vulnerable to spells of panic, disorientation, and other psychological symptoms. End ID.]
[Image ID: NATURAL KILLER CELLS, CYTOLIC NAME ROGUERANGERS. SANCTUARY. These cells have camo-green patterns and a centauroid build. Roguerangers are an odd bunch- they are by far the most powerful whitewatcher in all of sanctuary, tasked with protecting the body from its most virulent threats. yet, they have virtually no oversight. Unlike their cousins, the stingtails, they are free to act on their own accord when they think something’s up. Have a lot of freedom when it comes to weapon choice, from shotguns to crossbows to blades to explosives. If it does the job, it’s up for grabs. Can have as many as seven retractable perforin stingers along their tails, always ensuring that there’s enough of the deadly protein to make the kill. Three pairs of limbs evolved for pinning rifewreakers (cancer cells). Though they use automobiles to traverse the body like any other blood cell, they can near highway speeds on foot when perusing their victims. END ID.]
[IMAGE ID: NEUTROPHILS, CYTOLIC NAME SLINGTAILS. SANCTUARY. Slingtails are the most common type of WhiteWatcher all throughout the Body (making up about 70% of them), and as such, they are very hardy little fuckers. They’re built To take on a wide variety of pathogens and can attack without orders. Vibrant irises against onyx-black scleras make for a striking leer. Membrane can come in muted shades of blue or purple, and sometimes mint green or fuchsia. (Pointing at uniform) white so bright it’ll make you squint. Supposed to symbolize purity, but really it’s just to make the cherry-red cytoplasm of their foes look scarier when it’s splattered all over them. They get their name from their tails, which can sling fibrous genetic material like spiderwebs to snare pathogens. END ID.]
[IMAGE ID: OSTEOCLASTS, CYTOLIC NAME BONEBASHERS. VITALITY. These cells are large and have spiny plates all over them, and wear reflective paint at the tips of said spines as part of their construction work uniform. Instead of legs, they have the body of what looks like a pill bug with a myriad of little tentacles for getting around, a remnant of divergent evolution with Macrophages. Bonebashers are a type of Scenesweeper (macrophage) evolved to break down old bone- a job not easily done by tiny, flaccid creatures like most other cells. Bonebashers have tough, hydrogen-laced spines that can reduce a building to rubble with just a few well-prepared strikes. (Pointing to tapering slits along the sides of their neck) Those slits are eyes! They can have up to 30 nuclei, but unlike Hepatocytes, they’re all psychologically linked to each other, with each functioning as a sub-unit of the whole. This makes Bonebashers incredibly adept with information processing and split-second decision making. With each set of eyes linked to a thinking nucleus, the cell can watch in all directions at once while they perform their rather dangerous work. Built like a crane- most weight is flat on the ground, providing good support for moving big heavy things w/ arms. END ID.]
[IMAGE ID: PARIETAL CELLS, CYTOLIC NAME BURNSPITTERS PROSPERITY. These cells have bright orange patterns and tails with microvilli on them. Burnspitters are experts at what they’ve termed “demolition chemistry”: the delicate craft of absolutely pulverizing stuff into its most basic form using mixes of liquid chemicals. They’re particularly hardy creatures, given that they both work in and protect everyone else from the searingly acidic conditions of the Stomach. This individual *is* an older one, but those wrinkles aren’t from age! They’re to increase the membrane’s grip, because in nature, burnspitters would have to scale the pit’s walls to deposit their acid! Luckily they don’t have to do that anymore, but they’re still pretty good climbers. Fangs secrete a cocktail of hydrochloric acid and Intrinsic factor. Unlike slaytails with their EDN, burnspitters can shoot the sizzling substance with great precision up to fifty microns (about three car-lengths) away. They like to aim for the eyes, so have some shades handy! Unless they’re just secreting acid for digestion, they always enact a threat display before they spit- big saucer pupils, fangs out as far as they’ll go, and a deep growl. END ID.]
[IMAGE ID: REGULATORY T CELLS, CYTOLIC NAME WATCHER STINGTAILS. SANCTUARY. Alongside Caller Stingtails, Watchers keep the unmatched power of the Killer Stingtails in check. They may come across as pacifists, as their job is to quite literally prevent infighting, but they won’t hesitate to bite back when they feel it’s necessary. Same basic build and patterning as KTs, all the way down to their split-second punch reflex. They don’t look like fighters, but a Watcher can easily overpower a Killer. The larger stinger secretes perforin for apoptosis, and the smaller one secretes adenosine for temporary paralysis (ie. Arresting people). End ID.]
[IMAGE ID: THYROCYTES, CYTOLIC NAME WINDWISHERS. DIVULGENCE. These cells have yellow-green patterns, antennae, ears shaped like butterfly wings, and two sets of arms. Windwishers are perhaps the most in-tune with what the body is up to.while other endocrine cells use high-tech equipment for monitoring hormones (weather), these guys never grew out of using their natural adaptations to get the job done. Hormone secretion works like this: endocrine glands are depicted as giant trees, and watering them with mixtures of hormones and nutrients makes them release spores. Once aloft, the spores interact with the atmosphere to cause a variety of changes in weather, from wind gusts to pouring rain to thunder and lightning. Receptors for hormones can be biological (ie. sticking straight to the target cell’s membrane and altering their behavior) or mechanical (instruments made to track atmospheric changes and translate it into instructions for workers). Antennae are absolutely packed with receptors, making them able to pick up on even the slightest fluctuations in the atmosphere. Supple membrane on palms secretes hormones into their brews. Two sets of arms for gathering ingredients in the woods, fewer trips needed. Large tail houses extra cytoplasm for hormone synthesis. END ID.]
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