MIT

According to what Institutes teach their MIT trainees, following a war on earth a frameshift mutation appeared in the mitochondrial DNA of some humans. This created an extra, 38th gene within the body named "MITEF 38," which increased the energy production within the bodies of those with the mutation. Those with this mutation were named "MITs." This extra energy was "repurposed" and created special abilities named "Chondrias."

MITs are rare and most Chondrias are hardly noticeable, but those with "exceptional" or very powerful Chondrias are sought by the military. The military trains these MITs in a variety of institute locations.