Hybrid Hunter (and RPG) (update 4)

Humanity is more than divided; people in some places and cities may think that there is nothing unreal in this world, but beware, there is.

Hybrids are quite rare, possessing both human and animal characteristics, and like humans, they inhabit the Earth in their own habitats. But times change... some people, upon learning of their existence, considered them different... enigmas worthy of study, given their varying heights, instincts, and attitudes. Those who hunt them see them as animals, or as creatures that can fetch a substantial sum at auctions to wealthy individuals (millionaires, billionaires, or multimillionaires), or even on the black market. And those who buy hybrids may consider them mere beasts devoid of humanity, or pets, collector's items, or for who knows what other reasons...

But the question is... what will happen when the world realizes that different beings exist? Will they love them? Will they value them? Will they grant them rights? Will they accept them?... or will they consider hybrids mere beasts?

The hunters are simply doing their job, and over time, the newcomers get used to it. They don't have the luxury of compassion or hesitating before shooting; doubt or compassion are unattainable luxuries in this line of work. Here, greed or the need for money (for themselves, their families, or their future) can take root. Some hunters don't even care if anything happens to the hybrids; only the guaranteed money, based on rarity, matters. Cruelty and inhumanity toward these beings (hybrids) is commonplace.

Even the hunters have made progress, with improved and highly advanced hunting equipment, making their hunts easier. Transports and cages have also improved; they can even fit collars to locate the hybrids or use electricity to shock them if they disobey.

Although there are places where hybrids are kept for later sale, there are some where they are kept in poor conditions, without much comfort, sometimes even being given food or forgotten by those in charge of this task.

They acquire and hunt them legally, or illegally... it's at these auctions or on the black market. All for a few bucks...

Okay... let's continue with those who investigate hybrids, or specifically those who investigate them, conduct experiments, or consider them enigmas to be discovered due to their rarity.

Researchers or scientists obtain hybrids in various ways—by hunting them, buying them, or other means, both legal and illegal. Nobody knows.

But what is certain is that they would never let even a hybrid escape easily; you could escape wounded, perhaps even seriously, or dead. Their security and weaponry are extremely lethal, a risk that not just anyone would dare to face without careful planning.

In places like this, they're not like hybrid hunters. Here, they look at you without a trace of humanity or compassion, their gazes analytical as if you were something to be discovered, leaving no detail unexamined. All this while you could be in a cell, a cage, chained up (if you're dangerous), tied up in a specific sector or facility. Here, there's no room for doubt, only analysis and observation to prevent you from escaping.

The places where they are investigated are secret, where not even humanity itself is unaware of what the hybrids are going through.

These structures or specific locations are hidden from civilization; they can be open spaces, underground, but well concealed. The size of the area depends on factors such as its size, like the largest sports fields, such as a football pitch, or on available resources. They are surrounded by towering walls, electrified at the top to prevent anyone from escaping, and even have snipers in towers or hidden positions. The only access point is through a route suitable only for hybrid transport.

The facilities are also divided into sections for security, experiments, cages, cells, and other purposes. They even separate terrestrial, aerial, and aquatic hybrids, including gender and individual specimens, depending on their genetic relationship to the animal they are related to. And security is state-of-the-art, with the guards armed to the teeth.

Continuation of part 3, about the instigators, scientists or more specifically, those who investigate hybrids.

It is true that the guards are armed to the teeth, trained for pursuits, since this is their job.

The technology at these research facilities is also advanced, with extensive security measures in place, including cameras recording everything, motion sensors that don't detect the guards' equipment (due to their specialized gear), and ID cards for accessing specific, classified areas. Everyone has their role here.

But there's one in particular, where a large security room, equipped with cameras that record everything, is staffed by a team of ten people. They ensure security and monitor for any anomalies, using readily available communication devices. These devices have specific buttons that alert different sectors, triggering events such as emergencies, anomalies, a specific escape, or even the sedate or annihilation of a hybrid (which requires superior authorization).

And what exactly do they investigate? To begin with, it's quite obvious that they separate the different types of hybrids, such as: terrestrial hybrids, related to mammals, reptiles, etc.; aquatic hybrids, which can be related to fish or any aquatic animal; and aerial hybrids, which are related to animals that fly, or more specifically, to birds. They are also separated by genus.

And they investigate various things, such as agility, strength, anatomy, reactions, instincts (whether animal or not), control, diseases, blood types (such as whether they are warm-blooded or cold-blooded), reactions with those of their own species or different species, etc. There is even a breeding or reproduction area for the females, so that they have offspring or cubs, all for research purposes, such as how long the gestation cycle is, number of offspring, reactions, whether there are diseases, anomalies, etc.

It's the buyers' turn now; it seems unnecessary, but it's not. This is about those who buy these hybrids, whether legally or illegally.

As mentioned, the buyers are wealthy people, although... others do not obtain hybrids in the clean or legal way for those who know these beings.

Others consider them pets, ranging from the most vulnerable to the most savage; still others see them as strong beings (especially the savage ones) who can act as bodyguards, thanks to their strength and speed, once they gain trust. Others view hybrids as objects, as if these beings lacked feelings, thoughts, or were even considered alive, as if they were merely collectibles. And then there are those with different or ulterior motives (since hybrids possess human characteristics).

There are breeding facilities where hybrids are bred so that money can be made from their offspring, disregarding the bond and protective instincts of the females towards their young. This is heartbreaking if you don't know what you're getting into.

But there are places where they're considered useful, not for protection, but as livestock. Some hybrids can reproduce like farm animals, producing wool, eggs, milk, and other goods. These can include cow or bull hybrids; dog hybrids (for protection and trust); chicken, goose, duck, and other hybrids; sheep, goat, or any other farm hybrid. These areas also serve as a refuge, as they're treated very well, though sometimes divided up, as there might be other farms nearby. Companionship is allowed, and no one else can take them. But... they can't be killed or slaughtered like an animal, not at all; that's inhumane here (which is a welcome relief for any farm hybrid).

Well... Hybrids aren't entirely positive in their lives, since at birth, you are condemned to survive off the humans who know of your existence.

More specifically, hybrids are half human and half animal. They can be tall or short, with tails and ears (if the animal they're genetically related to has them), fur or feathers, fangs or claws. They possess survival or hunting instincts, strength, speed, agility—anything. But they retain that human genetic makeup.

But one small detail: it's possible, though unusual, for dragon hybrids to exist, or even hybrids of two different animal genetic types, like one that's half rooster and half turkey (just a small example). But that's almost unheard of, and certainly nearly impossible, given that it involves two different animal genetic types (but it's even rarer if it's more).

Well, there are different types of hybrids, such as terrestrial (those that live on land or soil), aquatic (those that live in water), and aerial (those that have the ability to fly). And as they become familiar with this, they can inhabit different habitats, since their bodies and animal genetics are adapted to that, such as forests, savannas, deserts, the sea, the North Pole (I think they're like polar bear hybrids), or cold places—all kinds of natural habitats.

Although many know they are being followed, since these humans who know them would not grant them that freedom, they live in fear, caution, paranoia, wary of any false move. But many are alone or with a pack of hybrids, perhaps migrating from place to place, or with their own families, for those who are wild.

But there are hidden sanctuaries where some hybrids have embraced their human nature and progressed; they don't see you as humans, but as a new brother or sister, where you can have a prosperous and safe life. But not everyone is so fortunate... some are captured and don't know when to escape, or are pups who don't know what's outside.