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| − | '''Tiberium''' is a substance that features in | + | '''Tiberium''' is a substance that features in [[Command and Conquer]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | Tiberium was a crystalline substance capable of being processed into a form of energy and had mutagenic effects on some forms of life. It was known that the extraterrestrial civilisation known as the [[Scrin]] made heavy use of the substance and actively mined it. The element was originally brought to Earth by a meteor that landed near Tiber River in [[1995]]. The original form of Tiberium was almost organic in nature, sprouting out of the ground in what seemed to be plant-like pods. Using its underground 'roots', it leeched ground minerals and soil nutrients from the earth, forming Tiberium crystals on the surface. The Tiberium crystals were rich in precious metals and available for collection for a minimum of mining expense. Because of this, Tiberium was initially thought to be relatively harmless, and in fact, beneficial. The [[Brotherhood of Nod]], an ancient secret society and quasi-terrorist organization, believed that Tiberium would usher in a new age for mankind, and funded its operations by harvesting Tiberium. Nod pioneered new and efficient Tiberium harvesting methods and controlled 49% of the global Tiberium supply, almost twice as much as [[Global Defense Initiative]]'s Tiberium holdings, giving the organization great economic strength. However, Tiberium soon revealed itself to be an extremely dangerous and infectious substance. It was shown to have a mutagenic effect on trees, mutating them into bizarre plants that take the form of fleshy stalks with a large bulb at the top. These 'blossom trees' continually release Tiberium spores into the air, spreading Tiberium to the surrounding area. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| + | To the Scrin, they came to refer to the element as '''Ichor'''. | ||
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| + | The third method was self-replication. Given time, even a small patch of Tiberium would spread to consume vast areas without the need of a blossom tree. | ||
Tiberium's direct contact with a human caused the green material to start to fuse with the persons skin within around 20 seconds. The individual began to experience an intense burning sensation and a full infection manifesting unless treated immediately. The flesh of the person began to crystalline with their internal organs shutting down as the Tiberium extended rigid crystalline runners throughout the body. Those that inhaled the crystal saw similar such spread as it became embedded within the lungs and the person beginning to lose the ability to process oxygen. As the lung tissue crystallises, the person will begin to start coughing up blood and begin haemorrhaging to death. In some cases for reasons unknown, Tiberium infection can trigger cellular mutation with these not being cancerous as the mutations seem strangely directed. Thus, they did not kill the person but rather their body began to transform with the full mechanism behind this situation not being fully understood. | Tiberium's direct contact with a human caused the green material to start to fuse with the persons skin within around 20 seconds. The individual began to experience an intense burning sensation and a full infection manifesting unless treated immediately. The flesh of the person began to crystalline with their internal organs shutting down as the Tiberium extended rigid crystalline runners throughout the body. Those that inhaled the crystal saw similar such spread as it became embedded within the lungs and the person beginning to lose the ability to process oxygen. As the lung tissue crystallises, the person will begin to start coughing up blood and begin haemorrhaging to death. In some cases for reasons unknown, Tiberium infection can trigger cellular mutation with these not being cancerous as the mutations seem strangely directed. Thus, they did not kill the person but rather their body began to transform with the full mechanism behind this situation not being fully understood. | ||
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==External Link== | ==External Link== | ||
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*[http://cnc.wikia.com/wiki/Tiberium Command & Conquer Wiki Entry] | *[http://cnc.wikia.com/wiki/Tiberium Command & Conquer Wiki Entry] | ||
| + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiberium Wikipedia Entry] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:39, 3 June 2024
Tiberium is a substance that features in Command and Conquer.
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History
Tiberium was a crystalline substance capable of being processed into a form of energy and had mutagenic effects on some forms of life. It was known that the extraterrestrial civilisation known as the Scrin made heavy use of the substance and actively mined it. The element was originally brought to Earth by a meteor that landed near Tiber River in 1995. The original form of Tiberium was almost organic in nature, sprouting out of the ground in what seemed to be plant-like pods. Using its underground 'roots', it leeched ground minerals and soil nutrients from the earth, forming Tiberium crystals on the surface. The Tiberium crystals were rich in precious metals and available for collection for a minimum of mining expense. Because of this, Tiberium was initially thought to be relatively harmless, and in fact, beneficial. The Brotherhood of Nod, an ancient secret society and quasi-terrorist organization, believed that Tiberium would usher in a new age for mankind, and funded its operations by harvesting Tiberium. Nod pioneered new and efficient Tiberium harvesting methods and controlled 49% of the global Tiberium supply, almost twice as much as Global Defense Initiative's Tiberium holdings, giving the organization great economic strength. However, Tiberium soon revealed itself to be an extremely dangerous and infectious substance. It was shown to have a mutagenic effect on trees, mutating them into bizarre plants that take the form of fleshy stalks with a large bulb at the top. These 'blossom trees' continually release Tiberium spores into the air, spreading Tiberium to the surrounding area.
Overview
To the Scrin, they came to refer to the element as Ichor.
The third method was self-replication. Given time, even a small patch of Tiberium would spread to consume vast areas without the need of a blossom tree.
Tiberium's direct contact with a human caused the green material to start to fuse with the persons skin within around 20 seconds. The individual began to experience an intense burning sensation and a full infection manifesting unless treated immediately. The flesh of the person began to crystalline with their internal organs shutting down as the Tiberium extended rigid crystalline runners throughout the body. Those that inhaled the crystal saw similar such spread as it became embedded within the lungs and the person beginning to lose the ability to process oxygen. As the lung tissue crystallises, the person will begin to start coughing up blood and begin haemorrhaging to death. In some cases for reasons unknown, Tiberium infection can trigger cellular mutation with these not being cancerous as the mutations seem strangely directed. Thus, they did not kill the person but rather their body began to transform with the full mechanism behind this situation not being fully understood.
Notes
- The Scrin name of Tiberium, Ichor comes from Greek mythology, which was the substance that flows in the gods' veins.
Appearances
- Command and Conquer: "Tiberium Wars"
- Command and Conquer: "Tiberium Twilight"
External Link
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