[Warframe Concept] Typhus - The Parasite Warframe

[MEsoJD]

 I don't think it's that it's a samurai per say that's the problem, but that it needs that modern touch that the previous version has (Like the energy element all frames share, etc). I'm sure you'll update it further.

Edited April 2, 2014 by MEsoJD

[Ptolemaios]

This just screams Prototype. All in all, its a beautiful design that I would love to play with.

[Melos-mevim]

Last time I'm gonna say anything like this.

 

Mate, it helps to read through the thread: Because we DID NOT draw inspiration from Prototype.

 

I will post this at the top of every page if I must, but know that Prototype was not involved in the design process at any point.

 

While I understand your agitation, (trust me it irks me when anyone compares my personal content to DBZ) I believe this person was simply saying "oh hey this reminds me of a thing I like, therefore I like this too" not a "oh hey this reminds me a lot of this one thing I know and live, you stole that concept thief thief! calling the copyright police on yo &#!". Yes it can be hard to tell the difference between the statements in non audio communication there are subtle ways to tell the difference between a compliment and an accusation, in this case it would be when he said "its a beautiful design that I would love to play with." stating clearly that if this was in game he would play it, the prior part of "This just screams Prototype" is more or less just him expressing his admiration of both this design and prototype 2 things he enjoys.

 

Once again I understand the feeling you guys have when some one makes connections between your works and another's, connections that don't exist but regardless some times these connections are compliments.

[Teqnologyque]

 I don't think it's that it's a samurai per say that's the problem, but that it needs that modern touch that the previous version has (Like the energy element all frames share, etc). I'm sure you'll update it further.

This... strikes me as a little incomplete. Its not a very thorough criticism. All Red did was change the helmet up and shorten the Tasset. Maybe once we get the colours back on the new sketch it'll look a little better?

 

My advice would be to sit tight for a coloured version in that case. Unless you can be a bit more thorough in your feed-back.

[Cyriann]

Teqnologyque, I think that if so many persons are criticizing the new design is because... Well... The presentation changed. Firt time I had seen it I was asking myself where the ancient parts were, I'd say it comes from the change in the drawing.

 

So I'll say this for everyone : "The new design may seem a lot different from the previous one BUT, it's not if you look closely at it. And now you say it I'm sure that the colours will help."

[RedSkittlez]

Typhus' Kabuto

This is a detailed look, of Typhus's helmet for the samurai version.
 

[Teqnologyque]

Now that, that's sexy.

[Archangelzz]

I will admit the very first picture looks like a samurai but dang dude your art is awesome the last time I saw stuff this good it got in game and the skills ain't half bad either y'all up vote this guy lets make him the next fan made warframe !

[autarchist]

That latest helm looks great! Captures both the samurai & parasite/insectoid-organic themes together really nicely.

[jjpdn]

So, undead samurai? Fits the animes.

[RedSkittlez]

So, undead samurai? Fits the animes.

 

Well clearly you haven't read it. He's not undead.

[GratuitousLurking]

Maybe I was a bit too fast to judge. I'm content and happy again ^^;

[Teqnologyque]

Link to the Typhus concept thread.

 

Due to the large amount of questions in the Typhus concept thread, RedSkittlez has decided to open an FAQ thread rather than cluttering the concept thread with a lot of very similar questions.

 

For the curious, and to nip this important question in the bud before it gets out of hand; My name is Teqnologyque, I am a member of the Knights of Outer Heaven clan headed by RedSkittlez, and I frequently assist in writing stuff for the Typhus concept. All designs and information, however, are owned by RedSkittlez, as it is his creation. These questions were answered directly by RedSkittlez using the RaidCall program in the Knights of Outer Heaven channel, and transcribed by me, interview style.

 

Further, I would like to ask that any future questions regarding the Typhus Concept be collected here so that I may collate them and add them to this list.

 

Q&A

 

#1
Q: “Tysis? Typhus? They’re so similar!”

A: That’s actually interesting that you’d bring that up. Tysis is derived from the root suffix “-ptysis” which is “to spit up matter” typically blood, teeth, or bits of bone. Typhus, on the other hand is named after a disease caused by the Rickettsia family of bacteria, the symptoms of which are generally not very pleasant. They may sound similar, but they mean two different things.

 

#2
Q: “Is Typhus still an Infested Warframe?”

A: Due to lack of lore all we can really say is: No. It’s interesting to note that Tenno are already somehow warped by the Void (Whether or not this is a “True Technocyte infestation” is up to the Devs). It’s also worth noting that all Warframes contain a percentage of Infested Tissues as part of their composition, with a citation from Golem/Lephantis: “Why do you harm us? We are your Flesh”.

 

#3
Q: “Why did he turn from a medieval knight into a samurai?”

A: Well… Typhus has always kind of had Design Elements of Samurai Armour in his designs. It’s just that so many types of armour look so similar that the easiest way to convey this aesthetic change was to modify the design of the helmet to give it a more traditional Kabuto look in line with typical depictions of Samurai. So it’s not that the overall design has changed, it’s that Typhus’ design has been brought closer to the Warframe aesthetic style. It’s important to note, as well, that the armour has always been based on a Samurai.

 

#4
Q: “Typhus looks so evil, is this an enemy concept or a player character concept?”

A: Typhus is a player-character warframe concept. But there are a few other warframe designs already in-game that could be construed as “EVIL”. Take for example Nekros, whose entire design philosophy is the manipulation of life and death. Also take into consideration that “Necromancy” is one of the “Dark Arts”. That said; evil can still be used for good. Like with Forest Fires and controlled burns, which can make a forest much hardier and much healthier. Typhus is the Tenno’s controlled flame for the system’s forest. So, is Typhus evil? No. I have it on good authority that he’s actually a really nice guy once you get past that ugly face of his.

 

#5
Q: “Is Typhus undead/some-form-of-zombie?”

A: Nope. The armour is a Parasite though, and if the host dies, then the warframe dies. Typhus has essentially traded his humanity for the ability to defend the system much more effectively. This is actually a very noble sacrifice given the known views Tenno hold on honour and the suffering Typhus puts himself through.

 

#6
Q: “Isn’t this a little lore breaking? Like how Typhus’ armour chips apart and he shows his skin?”

A: Well see, that’s the problem. The way things stand right now; we can’t exactly make that call. All we can do is make our suggestions and then hope that the Devs take those suggestions. And obviously they can make their own design changes so that it fits their vision for the game a little better. Because right now there is no 100% canon, everything is up to artist’s interpretation for now.

 

#7
Q: “Why did you design a female Typhus?”

A: It was a recent thought that came to mind. The reason I designed a female Typhus was for players to have options, as a sort of skin. The idea being: Why not release skins for each ‘Frame that are reverse gendered, like a Female version of Frost, or a male version of Valkyr. Also to give the devs an idea of how the frame should look in event that they want to make the ‘frame female, although I haven’t really put as much work into the female design as the male design.

Edited April 3, 2014 by Teqnologyque

[Zuade]

They'll probably make Typhus a female frame.

[RedSkittlez]

They'll probably make Typhus a female frame.

 

Why would you say that, good chum? Because the next warframe is Male?

[AVEOX]

Typhoid. lulz.

[RedSkittlez]

Typhoid. lulz.

 

"Typhus should not be confused with typhoid fever. While "typhoid" means "typhus-like", the diseases are distinct and are caused by different species of bacteria."

 

Please do your research.

Edited April 3, 2014 by RedSkittlez

[Sasquatchias]

How much has Typhus changed during his development? 

 

Did he originally have a different kit, or have an entirely different backstory? Just those kinds of things in general.

How many people helped with the development? Anybody you want to give special mention to?

[Aden]

 

Typhus' Kabuto

This is a detailed look, of Typhus's helmet for the samurai version.

 

 

Soooooooo.... when can I send you the plat?

[DocPulsar]

Man, I hope that DE is looking at this for a future warframe. It would probably be pretty difficult to make all of the animations possible for all of Typhus's actions. Particularly the fact that his armor chips off and the extra appendages with his abilities like Drain and Cannabalize Armor. 

 

Still, I hope that this will be implemented in the future. 

[DramaKing.]

The new samurai look for him would be pretty awesome for the prime version, but mainly idk somehow I like the old looks more.

[Papa_Nuk_Nuk]

 

Typhus - Parasite/viral Warframe

 

New Concept

 

The previous version of the concept.

Original Locust Concept: https://forums.warframe.com/index.php?/topic/132851-infected-warframe-locust-20-sample-update-12122013/?p=1600491

My Inspiration: https://forums.warframe.com/index.php?/topic/176524-warframe-concept-typhus-parasiteviral-type-update-inspiration-11032014/?p=2249615

The Elder helmet: https://forums.warframe.com/index.php?/topic/176524-typhus-parasiteviral-type-update-elder-helmet-19022014/?p=2122385 (Another alternate helmet)

The Rookin katana: https://forums.warframe.com/index.php?/topic/176524-warframe-concept-typhus-parasiteviral-update-the-rookin-wip-03032014/?p=2196843

RedSkittlez' Sketches: https://forums.warframe.com/index.php?/topic/176524-warframe-concept-typhus-parasiteviral-type-update-07032014/?p=2224565

FAQ: https://forums.warframe.com/index.php?/topic/205736-typhus-concept-faq/?p=2405436

 

Note: Tysis and Typhus are two very different things. Compare the Following: TYSIS is an infected pistol, the name of which is derived from - Ptysis, which is spitting up of matter. TYPHUS is a parasite/viral Warframe Concept. The Information is listed in a spoiler in the OP.

 

I revamped the character, the Locust (now known as Typhus, meaning of the name↓)

Typhus is any of several similar diseases caused by Rickettsia bacteria. The name comes from the Greek "Typhos" meaning smoky or hazy, describing the state of mind of those affected with typhus. The causative organism Rickettsia is an obligate parasite bacterium that cannot survive for long outside living cells. Typhus should not be confused with typhoid fever. While "typhoid" means "typhus-like", the diseases are distinct and are caused by different species of bacteria.

 

The first reliable description of the disease appears during the Spanish siege of Moorish Granada in 1489. These accounts include descriptions of fever and red spots over arms, back, and chest, progressing to delirium, gangrenous sores, and the stink of rotting flesh. During the siege, the Spaniards lost 3,000 men to enemy action, but an additional 17,000 died of typhus.

 

Some of the symptome include:

Extremely high fevers

Boiling blood

Delirium

Nausea

Vomiting

Rashes

Severe muscle pain

And death.

He is a parasite/viral-type Warframe that uses organic cutting tendrils and viral compounds to take the power of the enemy and turn it against them, bolstering his own inherently weak Armour and shields with the bodies of his victims. Typhus is a leech, a parasite that knows only how to take from those around him to support himself, rather than his allies.

 

Typhus is inspired by parasiticism; the result of incorporating more biological matter into the operation of the Warframe. The Warframe enters into a mutual parasitic bond with the wearer - Typhus not only feeds off Void Energy in order to manifest its abilities, it also makes use of the Tennos own biological matter to do so, and in return replenishes the Tenno using biological matter from their foes.

 

Typhus is, however, as far removed from the Infested as can be; where the Infested seek to consume all biological matter and mutate it as a way of reproduction, Typhus leeches the biological matter off enemies, only to support the wearer.

The infested are the all consuming flames; desolating all in its path.

Typhus is the controlled fire, searing away the weeds so the forest may grow strong.

 

 

Mecoptera Syndana

A unique insect-styled Syndana for Typhus (similar to the Mortos Syndana for Nekros).

 

Powers

 

1-Devour: Typhus shoots out a tendril from his hand which latches to an enemy target and it tears of a huge chunk of flesh. Then the tendril will withdraw back into Typhus' arm and he will begin digesting, in turn replenishing his health.

 

2-Boiling Blood: His armor becomes unstable, pressure rises, his blood boils over and at the peek he erupts in a display of gore and showers the enemies around him with shards of his armor and his own blood which burns through metal and flesh like an acid, reducing those caught in the gory rain into puddles of slag and bone. (The Boiling blood deals a certain amount of damage to himself.)

 

3-Cannibalize Armor: His ribcage opens up from his back and bony spikes eject from his body, seeking the nearest target, either tearing them apart or violently taking their body apart away to restore or improve his own. If he targets Grineer, he improves his armor. If he targets Corpus, he improves and restores his shields. If he targets Infested, he improves and restores his health. Image↓

 

4-Cataclysm: He punches the ground and tendrils eject from his wrist and they enter the soil. Once inside they will turn into large sharp spikes that will erupt from the ground and impale all enemies around him. Enemies that get killed by the spikes will have their life essence sapped away by Typhus, in turn rejuvenating him. Those that get impaled will be pumped full of viruses, so even if they do survive the onslaught they will start to suffer great torment and die off quickly. Image↓

(This is a quick design of cataclysm. it may change in the future)

 

 

Additional Powers ↓

These abilities are "Additional Ideas" and serve to add more options to the Warframe. There is no specific order, They're just potential optional abilities for Typhus.

 

Powers:

 

Delirium: Typhus unleashes a virus that makes enemies around him delirious. They turn hysterical and start attacking anything around them while they are suffering from Viral damage. Enemies affected by this ability will not only attack their allies, but also inn-animate objects, because they are suffering from horrid illusions. The illusions they see are so vivid and so terrifying that they start fleeing for their lives.

 

Mimic: Typhus takes an enemy and violently tears them apart. He then extracts some of his victim's DNA and takes on it's shape for a short period of time. When he is in this state enemies will not be alerted by his presence. Additionally when he attacks in this state his cover will be lifted. This power only works on stealth kills. He has to kill a humanoid enemy (not MOA's, Ospreys, Rollers, Regulators etc.)

 

Viral Mines: Typhus lays down a few biological explosives (similar to those thrown by the Ancient Infested Lephantis head). When an enemy steps on one it deals tremendous Gas damage. If nobody detonates a mine it will wither away and die over a short period of time.

 

Meat Shield: Typhus shoots out several tendrils that grapple a target. Typhus then brings the victim closer to himself and uses it to block incoming attacks, letting it take the damage for him. Afterwords, if the victim is still alive, he can finish it off.

 

Eviscerate: Tendrils made out of parasitic worms launch themselves from Typhus' wrist and form into a bony drill that pushes forwards, tearing, ripping, shredding and gnawing anything that crosses their path (a melee type attack where he charges to a target and punches the tendrils through it).

 

Heavy Fever: Typhus unleashes a disease that wrecks the immune system and all around him suffer a burning fever. Enemies around Typhus have decreased movement and attack speed and are also suspect able to additional damage.

 

Symbiosis: Typhus is never alone, for he shares his body with a host of parasitic flesh-eating worms. When he uses this ability, all of his melee attacks (or when he gets struck in melee by an enemy) will deal additional Toxin damage.

 

Parasitism: Typhus rapidly consumes the remainder of its current host for a surge of energy. By redirecting all remaining and surplus biomass in its system into its muscles, Typhus vastly increases his strength, speed and durability. This, however, causes the system to forgo repairs, causing the Warframe to begin falling apart, thus it needs to find and merge with new host quickly or else the ‘Frame will fully decay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exoskeleton ↓

An exoskeleton is the external skeleton that supports and protects an animal's body, in contrast to the internal skeleton (endoskeleton) of, for example, a human. Some animals, such as the tortoise, have both an endoskeleton and an exoskeleton.

 

Exoskeletons contain rigid and resistant components that fulfill a set of functional roles including protection, excretion, sensing, support, feeding and acting as a barrier against desiccation in terrestrial organisms. Exoskeletons have a role in defense from pests and predators, support, and in providing an attachment framework for musculature.

 

Exoskeletons contain chitin; the addition of calcium carbonate makes them harder and stronger.

 

In-growths of the arthropod exoskeleton known as antipodes serve as attachment sites for muscles. These structures are composed of chitin, and are approximately 6 times as strong and twice as stiff as vertebrate tendons. Similar to tendons, antipodes can stretch to store elastic energy for jumping, notably in locusts.

Typhus' skin radiates a sickly glow because of a chemical reaction produced by the toxin injected by the parasites that reside within his armor. When this toxin comes in contact with living flesh, it will make the skin seem transparent, revealing the tissue, fibers and even bone.

 

Typhus is not invincible within his exoskeleton. When he receives substantial punishment his exoskeleton begins to chip off, bit by bit. Its a feature I want to apply to him as a way to see your damage in addition to your health-bar. He replenishes his Armour by absorbing the bones of his victims.

 

The exoskeleton that covers Typhus isn't molded to his body.  Underneath the plate there are hooks and barbs that dig into his flesh, keeping the Armour in place.  He's constantly in pain, even more so when he moves.

 

Symbiosis - long-term interactions between different biological species, which can be mutualistic, commensal or parasitic.

Mutualism - where both organisms experience mutual benefit in the relationship.

Parasitism - where one organism benefits at the expense of another.

 

More information on the matter↓

Symbiosis (from Ancient Greek "together" and "living") is close and often long-term interaction between two or more different biological species. In 1879, the German mycologist Heinrich Anton de Bary defined it as "the living together of unlike organisms."

The definition of symbiosis is controversial among scientists. Some believe symbiosis should only refer to persistent mutualisms, while others believe it should apply to any types of persistent biological interactions (i.e. mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic). Current biology and ecology textbooks now use the latter "de Bary" definition or an even broader definition (i.e. symbiosis = all species interactions)

Traditionally parasite referred primarily to organisms visible to the naked eye, or macroparasites (typically protozoa and helminths). Parasite now includes microparasites, which are typically smaller, such as viruses and bacteria. Some examples of parasites include the plants mistletoe and cuscuta, and animals such as hookworms.

Parasites that live on the surface of the host are called ectoparasites. Those that live inside the host are called endoparasites (including all parasitic worms). Endoparasites can exist in one of two forms: intercellular parasites (inhabiting spaces in the host’s body) or intracellular parasites (inhabiting cells in the host’s body). Intracellular parasites, such as protozoa, bacteria or viruses, tend to rely on a third organism, which is generally known as the carrier or vector. The vector does the job of transmitting them to the host. An example of this interaction is the transmission of malaria, caused by a protozoan of the genus Plasmodium, to humans by the bite of an anopheline mosquito. Those parasites living in an intermediate position, being half-ectoparasites and half-endoparasites, are sometimes called mesoparasite.

Unlike predators, some parasites do not kill their host. They are also generally much smaller than their host, and will often live in or on their host for an extended period of time. Both are special cases of consumer-resource interactions. Parasites show a high degree of specialization, and reproduce at a faster rate than their hosts. Classic examples of parasitism include interactions between vertebrate hosts and diverse animals such as tapeworms, flukes, the Plasmodium species, and fleas. In rare cases, a parasite may even undergo co-speciation with its host. One particularly remarkable example of co-speciation exists between the simian foamy virus (SFV) and its primate hosts.

 

Typhus utilizes a complex set of sensitive, mutated organs in the roof of his mouth to “Taste” his enemy’s vitality and strength, allowing him to pick out the weakest targets in a group, or harry a victim until it drops from exhaustion. In this manner, Typhus hunts in a way that is eerily reminiscent of the snakes of old earth.

Typhus’ enhanced vomeronasal system uses Amino-Complex acids to break down genetic material and provide a sort of “Trace” on a victim. By “Tasting” an enemy, a small tertiary lobe in Typhus’ brain performs rapid mathematical calculations utilizing “Kleiber’s Law” to relay heart-rate, metabolic, and energy emission information regarding the intended victim to Typhus’ eyes. Essentially allowing Typhus to “See” just how strong his enemy is, and how long it has left to live.

 

 

Typhus' tendril

Typhus’ tendrils utilize a small amount of mutagenic acid, which is forcibly injected into the victim’s flesh on impact, that breaks down flesh, bone and even Armour and cloth into a genetic slurry that Typhus can absorb and metabolize. This allows Typhus to repair his body and Armour by supplying new biomass, which is stored in a special organ in his chest cavity. This Biomass is then distributed as required by Typhus’ body, and secreted by the parasitic worms as a sort of “Organic Glue” which hardens into new chitin or flesh.

 

 

I'm not even sure if I want to ask this... do you mind if I fully dissect Typhus in the second installment of my Dissection Labs?

[arch111]

Something just ocurd to me.

The description of the nature of Typhus powers,parasitical using the enemy streangth against them, is by far the most accurate and fitting Lore regarding the Sentients that I have Come across.

"The more advanced we became, the greater our losses. They used our weapons against us."

Typhus does not consume, but absorb their streangth as a leech, bolstering his own powers.

So, what if the Sentients were like this, and the Infested was a counterattack.

Ultimately only Void powered warriors was any match for them, and the Tenno was developed.

Am I making any sense?

[Tulzscha]

Merged with the existing thread, one thread per concept please (I'd advise that the FAQ be indicated in the initial post).

[-Data-Reaper-]

ya know I had a Warframe concept that was inspired from the elegance of a Japanese style dancer. A frame that kind of fit in the lines of Ash in the ways of a stealthy assassin. but a different kind of assassin one that used charm and hiding in plain sight to get to her target and kill, instead of the traditional "Shadow" stealth, but more of useing orokin tech to "blend" in with the crowd. and I think that she could fit with Typhus's cosmetic samurai style.

 

 

bro and sis maybe? :3

so a kunoichi?