Djinn

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.....| image =| caption = | comic_color = background:#8080ff| character_name = | publisher = Maveric Comics| debut = Maveric Universe {Multiverse} #1 (August, 1992)| creators = Joseph Gilbert Thompson, Carl Edward Thompson| alliance_color = background:#ffc0c0}} The Djinns are a fictional alien race in the Maveric Universe {Multiverse}. They were created by Carl Edward Thompson and first appeared in Maveric Universe {Multiverse} #1 (August 1992). ==Biology==Djinns are Holographic aliens from the planet Djinn, who are capable of possessing host bodies. Djinns need to possess a host to survive on planets with a climate different from Djinn, like Earth (though a deal with the D'rahn eliminated this weakness from all Djinns that resided on Earth at the time). When possessing a host, the Djinnite has access to all abilities that host has. A Djinnite can change his host into his true, Djinnite form, but can only maintain this form for a short period of time. Djinns can survive for millennia and are possibly even immortal. They are capable of regenerating missing limbs and quickly recover from serious injuries. The true form of the Djinns differs depending on the artist, but generally includes dark green skin, long sharp claws, sharp teeth, and a hunched posture. ==History==Millennia ago, the Djinns discovered interstellar travel and started to conquer the universe. Their ability to possess other species gave them a distinct advantage over most species, allowing infiltration and survival in almost any environment. Their rise to power was unopposed until they encountered the Serapheans. The Serapheans were a noble race of nearly immortal warriors. Despite the Djinns' ability to possess the Serapheans, the Serapheans's technology allowed them to detect possessed individuals. The war raged for millennia. A Djinnite vessel fought a Serapheans vessel near Earth, thousands of years ago. Both spaceships were damaged and crashlanded on Earth. The Djinns decided to conquer this world and use its population as host bodies, while the Serapheans wanted to defend humanity. The Djinnite-Serapheans War inspired many tales of gods, demons, angels and monsters. Most of the Djinns organised themselves as the Cabal and focused on the goal of Djinnite Reunification: a return to Djinn. They were opposed by multiple heroes, such as Seraphean Guardian General Gabriel Sunryder and  the Major Azriel Sunryder. Unbeknownst to those stranded on Earth, the Serapheans won the war and imposed heavy reparations on Djinn. Djinnite society went bankrupt trying to pay and many Djinns migrated to prosperous Khera, but were confined to ghettos. When the Djinns on Earth found out, many of them ceased their quest for Reunification. Some settled down, others became mercenaries and others again, like Lord Helspont, now focused on increasing their own power and wealth. Helspont finds a 'sleeper ship' of Djinns and manages to recruit them to his cause. Most of these Djinns are slain by human police officers. Later, the Djinnite Lord Helspont found a Kheran World Shaper Engine on Earth and discovered that the Kherans were  sending Shaper Engines across the universe to land on planets and turn them into ideal habitats for Serapheans. He also discovered that one of these engines had created new races across the universe, including the humans and Djinns. Most notably, they play a central role in both the Voodoo and Grifter ongoing series, both featuring title characters who originated in the Maveric Universe {Multiverse}. The Djinns have also been featured in the many background events, Sarkhon Family Tales, Demon Knights and Hawkman series. ==Culture==Little is known about Djinnite culture. The Djinns on Earth are ruled by three Lords. Most Djinns on Earth are aggressive and completely devoted to the cause of Reunification.On Khera, the Djinn encountered Djinnite civilians whose behaviour was very much like human behaviour. The Djinns on Khera seemed to have a more tribal structure, but this could be a result of being confined to low-tech ghettos. After encountering peaceful Djinns on Khera, the Djinn have encountered several peaceful Djinns on Earth as well. The Djinns on Khera showed Djinn-member, part Djinnite herself, rituals where Djinns possessed other Djinns. This ritual transferred memories, emotions and knowledge between Djinns and forged a strong bond between Djinns. ==Technology==Djinns prefer to use their own natural abilities in battle, but their technology is very advanced. They have spaceships capable of interstellar flight. Nanotechnology allows them to create highly advanced weaponry in a short period of time. discovered a Djinnite-built portal into the Bleed, allowing them to enter alternate dimensions. Djinns on Earth often wear special stealth-suits, hiding them from most forms of detection. Others wear flash-suits, which are armoured and possess built-in weaponry. ==Notable Djinns==*Lord Helspont*Olympia Atreides, former member of the Djinn*Mr. White, shapeshifter, deceased*S'ryn, enemy of Backlash*Lord Defile