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The Daodan Chrysalis is an entity which, being implanted in a human host, forms a symbiosis with it. Gradually the host's organs are replaced by improved copies grown by the Chrysalis. Developed by [[Professor Hasegawa]] in order to help humans survive the [[BioCrisis]], the Daodan Chrysalis has been implanted in multiple characters in [[Oni]]. | The Daodan Chrysalis is an entity which, being implanted in a human host, forms a symbiosis with it. Gradually the host's organs are replaced by improved copies grown by the Chrysalis. Developed by [[Professor Hasegawa]] in order to help humans survive the [[BioCrisis]], the Daodan Chrysalis has been implanted in multiple characters in [[Oni]]. | ||
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==Facts== | ==Facts== | ||
===Symbiotes=== | ===Symbiotes=== | ||
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===Chenille glow=== | ===Chenille glow=== | ||
[[Image:Mac Hall - Oni vs. Ghost.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Nova from [[wp:StarCraft: Ghost|StarCraft: Ghost]] meets Oni's Konoko – a pun on the Japanese word ONI 鬼, understood to mean "ghost" when Oni began development. (Actually, the Chinese GUǏ (same kanji) means "ghost" more literally; see [[Oni (myth)]].)]] | [[Image:Mac Hall - Oni vs. Ghost.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Nova from [[wp:StarCraft: Ghost|StarCraft: Ghost]] meets Oni's Konoko – a pun on the Japanese word ONI 鬼, understood to mean "ghost" when Oni began development. (Actually, the Chinese GUǏ (same kanji) means "ghost" more literally; see [[Oni (myth)]].)]] | ||
As mentioned under {{SectionLink||Power surges}}, a Daodan host glows when their chrysalis is especially active. The effect appears blue on Konoko and red on Muro. This glow effect is referred to in the game's [[Cheats|cheat codes]] as "chenille", which is French for "caterpillar". This is likely making reference to the Daodan's imago stage, implying that a transformation is closer to occurring when the glow is visible. However there is no mention in any consoles of this glow being visible to Konoko's TCTF handlers, so it is left to the player to decide if this is an [[wikt: extradiegetic|extradiegetic]] effect. | As mentioned under {{SectionLink||Power surges}}, a Daodan host glows when their chrysalis is especially active. The effect appears blue on Konoko and red on Muro. This glow effect is referred to in the game's [[Cheats|cheat codes]] as "chenille", which is French for "caterpillar". This is likely making reference to the Daodan's imago stage, implying that a transformation is closer to occurring when the glow is visible. However there is no mention in any consoles of this glow being visible to Konoko's TCTF handlers, so it is left to the player to decide if this is an [[wikt:extradiegetic|extradiegetic]] effect. | ||
===Imago stage=== | ===Imago stage=== | ||
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===Alienation and loss of humanity=== | ===Alienation and loss of humanity=== | ||
The "power vs. alienation" dilemma is best illustrated by the [[Barabas# | The "power vs. alienation" dilemma is best illustrated by the [[Barabas#Barabas as power without alienation|Barabas experiment]]. | ||
Alienation as such is best explored through the characters of Mai and Muro. | Alienation as such is best explored through the characters of Mai and Muro. | ||
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===Repeated Imago=== | ===Repeated Imago=== | ||
The Imago concept, upon reflection, brings up some unusual questions. If the purest Imago state is achieved, then the Chrysalis has nothing more to adapt to or build upon. Does it simply | The Imago concept, upon reflection, brings up some unusual questions. If the purest Imago state is achieved, then the Chrysalis has nothing more to adapt to or build upon. Does it simply cease to exist, having totally integrated with its host? Could the unified Imago symbiote possibly be implanted with another Chrysalis? If so, then one must wonder at the monsters that may occur…. | ||
===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||