| rdfs:comment | - So, you've got a Super Soldier program, perhaps an AI research initiative, an organization that has access to all sorts of Phlebotinum goodness for its operatives, or some other cutting edge experiment designed to alter or Create Life. Of course, the first test subject, AI, or robot off the assembly line isn't just a Super Prototype, it's insane. Or, more chillingly, it is the result of an experiment that has Gone Horribly Right. Expect this monster to be named some variation of Alpha, Proto, or Zero. Examples of Psycho Prototype include:
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| abstract | - So, you've got a Super Soldier program, perhaps an AI research initiative, an organization that has access to all sorts of Phlebotinum goodness for its operatives, or some other cutting edge experiment designed to alter or Create Life. Of course, the first test subject, AI, or robot off the assembly line isn't just a Super Prototype, it's insane. Maybe the streams crossed, the Super Serum is actually of the Psycho or Toxic flavors, the janitor tossed rotten tomatoes at it, the psych evaluations weren't as rigorous as they should have been, or an honest to goodness unforeseen complication happened during Alpha Testing (if there was any, that is). Whatever the case, the experiment has Gone Horribly Wrong and the first and eldest of a nascent Chosen Many has gone rogue (and not in the good way), is evil, and likely wants to kill its makers and younger siblings. Or, more chillingly, it is the result of an experiment that has Gone Horribly Right. This tends to happen very frequently to projects started by altogether good conspiracies who want to create an army of heroes. By the time they get around to perfecting the process and the hero undergoes it, "big brother" will show up and either "offer" to form a Secret Project Refugee Family after killing their "parents"... or kill him dead if he refuses. Or if he agrees. Inevitably, any previous version of a hero who reappears is invariably evil. Expect this monster to be named some variation of Alpha, Proto, or Zero. Contrast Evil Knockoff, No Plans, No Prototype, No Backup. Parent Trope of Beta Baddie. See also Flawed Prototype and The Paragon Always Rebels. Examples of Psycho Prototype include:
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