ADAPEX-LECTION

Constant human ingestion of inorganic matter and chemicals over the past thirty centuries caused the race to develop bizarre genetic mutations. While many mutations result in disability and bodily malfunction, the lucky few with seemingly "superhuman" abilities or enhancements have rocked human society towards a status quo akin to that of scientific fiction. 

Heroes are a new implementation by the government in metropolitan areas; The public still questions the efficiency of the practice.