Natural Transcendant

Natural Transcendents (also known simply as Transcendents) are individuals who have reached a higher state of evolution within the Solar Era. There is some debate as the precise cause of this evolution however it is widely agreed to be due to a latent genetic potential.

Distinguished Characteristics
Considered by some as the next step of humanity's evolution, Transcendents exhibit super human reflexes and mental abilities. On a cellular level it has been found that these individuals possess much higher levels of synaptic development and neuronal communication. A frequently seen occurrence is an increase in communication between the two hemispheres of the brain, having them function more like a single piece. The abilities seen in Transcendents seem to vary slightly, typically most possess increased reflexes and special awareness, while others have more unique abilities such as telepathy, increased intelligence or clairvoyance (a powerful skill where the individual can subconsciously predict the future to a limited degree).

Specific genetic sequences responsible for the development of Transcendents are not known, it is theorised though that multiple genetic factor cause the overall evolution, with slight changes leading to the development of specific abilities. A proposed theory is that the human body is adapting to a new environment (i.e.: space) by causing the mutation and improvement of various mental functions.

It has been found that all Transcendents have a previously unseen type of brainwave, TR waves (also known as η or Hallett waves, after the lead scientist discovering them). TR waves behave differently from known brainwaves in a number of ways, firstly they express a frequency higher than Gamma waves (seen between 101-150 Hz) and secondly can be detected with specialised equipment "wirelessly". This means that a Transcender's more powerful TR waves can be used as a form of remote communication, possibly due to changes in the neurons to emit stronger neural oscillation. The existence of the TR wave may be the basis of Transcendent telepathy though it is speculated that specific cellular changes to neuroglia and brain anatomy are also responsible.