IN CRUST WE TRUST

Dr. William Forscher Experiment Log
Experiment #04781: Magnesect, the Mournful Pokémon.

Early research conducted on the evolution of Paras into Parasect and the process involved with its spores concluded that the spores themselves became the dominant life-source of the Pokémon upon growth. This information was first published by Professor Oak, creator of the Pokédex; however, it’s theorized that early Pokémon masters had a rudimentary understanding of the relationship between the insect and its spores, given the often impersonal relationship maintained between most publicized Parasect trainers and their Pokémon. These trainers would often have strong bonds with their team, yet would utilize Parasect as a type of organic machine, rather than a living creature.

Further study into the curious nature of the Pokémon revealed that, upon evolution, the spores of the Pokémon seem to simply put it in a catatonic state. Though the mushroom does the primary ‘thinking’, the body is still alive in its most basic form, and is still capable and required to function as a living host in order for the spores to stay healthy and strong. It was observed that Parasect consume organic matter for its energy to revitalize the mushroom atop its back; ergo, it was hypothesized that the mushroom was supplying the Pokémon vital nutrients for survival.

In conducting Experiment #04781, our goal was to determine the effects of a living, conscious host integrated with its organic master. After numerous unsuccessful attempts to revive the creature within the mushroom— experiments which often resulted in the release of defensive toxic spores from its back— it was suggested that a secondary, non-organic host be spliced with the Pokémon to balance the attention of the controlling spores released into it. Magnemite was proposed as both an excellent non-organic Pokémon test subject as well as an acceptable power source to successfully revitalize the catatonic creature within the mushroom.

For the purposes of the experiment, we gave #04781 a name: Magnesect. This spliced Pokémon went through several variant degrees of applied electricity before a successful, living result was created. The Magnemite was spliced and dominantly maintained control of the creature’s brain, purging the spores from within it. Its bolts were recreated and used to secure its mutated form in place within the Parasect’s body. The strain of the machine on the Pokémon caused many fissures in its exoskeleton, exposing ligaments often associated with non-insect life.

For the Pokémon itself, the Parasect life-form is capable of seeing— visual electronic receptors installed within the body of the Magnemite that connect to its limited occipital lobe— and is capable of digesting food without the aid of the mushroom cap on its back. Injuries caused from the splicing have shown some consequence: the spores have increased in ferocity within the Pokémon, and are far more numerous. Despite our best efforts to maintain a consistent harmony between the influence of the machine and the mushroom’s spores within the Pokémon, a constant battle for dominance between the two are observed within the Pokémon, with the life-form caught in the painful struggle.

Attempts to raise Magnesect have resulted in across-the-board failure. The Pokémon appears to be in constant, endless pain from these struggles. It seems to only eat via command of the machine and mushroom controlling it; when these influences are forced ‘off’, it ceases all function in an attempt to end itself through malnourishment. Its enhanced vision is put to little use due to visual warping caused by its perpetual tearing and cries. The only seeming benefit of this genetic splicing is the result caused upon the spores themselves: their viciousness and toxicity is unlike any other seen within the Pokémon world. It’s as though it’s attempting to adapt to the machine within the creature in an effort to purge it from— or envelope it into— the Pokémon’s physiology.

Continued research and study is suggested: over time, the spores may well adapt into life previously unseen, and the Pokémon may be perfected into new form. With the influence of machine within it, it’s entirely possible that a perpetual state of evolution may be attained over multiple generations. Currently, however, it is not recommended as a battle-ready Pokémon, unless put to use against opponents who utilize non-offensive strategies early in battle— again, the toxicity of its spores are truly amazing.

Submitted for your review. Attached is our suggested entry for our catalog of experimental Pokédex entries. This information is confidential, and should not be published to the National Pokédex.

Details regarding our other ongoing experiments forthcoming.

Pokédex Entry: Its pained cries are filled with sorrow. During battle, it seems to act more aggressive and desperate when its opponent is not attacking it.

—

Artist’s Notes

I wanted to jump in and join the pokemon fusion fun :D Picked Magnesect because it looked really interesting and undead. To give it a nice touch, I requested by husband to put some background to it :]

via i-am-a-teenage-anarchist

Photo 9
Notes

Posted 1 day ago

Zoom

jawbreakerjett:

Busking last night in nob hill. #ArroyoDeathmatch

via jawbreakerjett

Text 4137
Notes

Posted 1 day ago

nuspock:

*falls through your ceiling* hey do you wanna talk about star trek

via majesticdragon

Photo 15105
Notes

Posted 1 day ago

Zoom

yabasha:

the-absolute-funniest-posts:
snorl4x:

so i saw this on facebook and i wasn’t sure if it had been posted on here yet, so yeah you should probably read this
"!!!ATTENTION PARENTS!!! I read on the internet yesterday that people were noticing that their CapriSun Drinks were filled with mold. Today my sister gives her son a drink and noticed the straw was immediately clogged. She calls me and shows me this horrible 'worm thing', I was disgusted! I cut open the package and right away you can smell that it was rancid. This is outrageous! Apparently Kraft Foods knows of this mess but WON'T recall these drinks! Please avoid purchasing these until they take action on this! I am beyond pissed that this could have been consumed by either my niece or nephews! They better expect an extremely PISSED off Titi, cause they're getting an ear full!"
that’s disgusting

Oh shit, Snopes says it’s true.

This is all true. I’ve had these before, and I drank one before I went to sleep. When I was laying in bed my throat felt funny, and I started to cough. (Sorry for the details, but.) I felt something slimy in my throat and pulled it out.

Yeah. I was horrified. I thought I’d left my drink out too long, but it was fresh.. Don’t drink these.

I was literally bringing the straw of a CapriSun to my mouth right as I read this… christ crackers n cheese wtf

My lovely followers, please follow this blog immediately!

via michi-at-midnight

Photo 35
Notes

Posted 1 day ago

Zoom

congenitaldeath:

LAST MINUTE SHOW

TOMORROW, THURSDAY MAY 23RD

1525 FONTAIN ST.

PHILADELPHIA, PA

FULL OF HELL

CONGENITAL DEATH

OUTER HEAVEN

7:30 PM

$7

via destructive-not-productive

Photo 2
Notes

Posted 1 day ago

Zoom

Not entirely sure where to put this patch maybe my backpack..
Any ideas?

Audio 39
Notes

Posted 2 days ago

Dystopia – Now and Forever

joannerivers:

rawfulz:

Take a long look at the past to unlock a greater future
Sift through the wreckage of failures
In the hope to make things better
Like more efficient ways to kill in the name of human progress
How to control and crush the will
So that no one dares to question

So what of the past and this so-called “better future”?
If past and future don’t exist then where does that leave us?

Lost in a quagmire of lies built upon the lies of before
Echoing endless through time
These legends of false perceptions
Identities lie, built on ego and habit
Beliefs kill, why are these institutions sacred?

So what of the past and this so-called “better future”?
If past and future don’t exist where the fuck does that leave us?
To bathe in the excrement of old and bask in the glory of what is to be
I hang my head in sorrow because the now is too disgusting to see

The past does not exist.
Only the now remains
The future is a myth
Only the now remains

Genocide was someone’s now
A tool to make things better
Once a madman’s future, a vision that has ended
Atrocities are mimicked, carried forth to this day
Only names and faces have been changed
But the guilt will stay the same

This is my favorite song of all time next to Number One Hypocrite.

via sweatyfetus

IN CRUST WE TRUST

Following