# Background story of Origin Shell

After 10 years of sleep, all survivors degenerated into Origin Shells. Origin Shell is the juvenile form in PhalaWorld. All survivors start as these creatures, needing nutrients to grow and power their equipment. With determination, they evolve into the formidable Shell, ready to face the post-apocalyptic world.

Species	Origin Shell	Food	Description
AI-Spectre	Databox	A box of Data	AI-Spectres rely on data to grow, and injecting data can enhance their intelligence.
Cyborg	Test tube baby	A tank of Oxygen	The origin of Cyborgs are test tube babies. They need a lot of oxygen to grow into mature Cyborgs.
Pandroid	Engine	A box of Gears	Pandroids evolve from engines, and sufficient engine components can make Pandroids grow rapidly.
X-Gene	Mechanized DNA	A box of Nanobot	Delivering nanobots to X-Gene to help them rapidly modify genes and eventually grow into full form.

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