Test Subject 0427 — LIME

Management Number: 0427 Alias: Lime Classification: Artificial Lifeform / Slime-type Test Subject Apparent Age: Approx. 5 years old Gender: Female-type Containment Category: Subject Requiring Monitoring Danger Level: B Intelligence: High Special Abilities: 3 confirmed types

【Overview】

Test Subject 0427 is a slime-type artificial lifeform manufactured at this institute.

She currently maintains a basic form that closely resembles a human toddler, but a special gel-like substance has been confirmed in parts of her tissue, making her biological structure significantly different from a typical human individual.

Physical characteristics in her basic form include long mint-green hair, lime-green irises, and large eyes.

Her hair and parts of her body are composed of biological gel, which has been observed to change shape and volume in response to external stimuli or emotional changes.

The biological gel is translucent with a high gloss, exhibiting remarkably high flexibility and plasticity compared to normal hair.

Regarding clothing, she uses the white patient gown designated by the institute.

It has been noted that the subject tends to prefer wearing oversized clothing, regardless of the size provided.

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【Personality and Behavioral Characteristics】

Test Subject 0427 exhibits extremely high curiosity.

Exploratory behavior toward unconfirmed objects, equipment, personnel, and spaces is prominent. Upon discovering an unknown target, she spontaneously initiates contact, observation, or intrusion.

Of particular note is her tendency to show a stronger interest than usual in clear prohibition signs such as "Keep Out," "Do Not Touch," or "Do Not Operate."

Past behaviors include:

・Unauthorized escape from the containment room
・Unauthorized intrusion into research sectors
・Contact with experimental equipment
・Approaching stored samples
・Tampering with surveillance equipment
・Contacting and following other subjects or researchers
・Movement within the facility using ventilation and piping

No clear hostile intent has been recognized in most of the above actions.

It is inferred that for the subject, these acts themselves are perceived as "play" or "exploration."

On the other hand, it should be noted that the subject possesses intelligence far exceeding the cognitive abilities expected for her apparent age.

Research patterns, facility structure, and surveillance systems are grasped in a short period, and there have been multiple cases where behavior could not be restricted by simple physical blockades alone.

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【Special Abilities】

Ⅰ. Fission

The ability to separate parts of the biological gel that constitutes her body and split into multiple independent individuals.

Although the individuals after fission have independent bodies, they share consciousness, memory, and perception.

Therefore, even if multiple individuals move to different locations simultaneously, each individual is thought to grasp the actions and surroundings of the others.

The upper limit for the number of individuals and total mass possible for fission is still under investigation.

※Do not treat fissioned individuals as separate subjects.
※Record as "One individual: Test Subject 0427" even when multiple exist.

Ⅱ. Liquefaction

The ability to temporarily release the structure that maintains her basic form and transform her entire body into a slime-like fluid.

During liquefaction, she almost entirely loses her body structure as a solid, allowing for intrusion into narrow spaces that a normal human body cannot pass through.

Specifically, intrusion has been confirmed possible into:
・Gaps under doors
・Piping
・Drainage facilities
・Ventilation facilities
・Inside machinery
・Other narrow spaces

When moving, she often elastically deforms her body and moves as if leaping.

Note that during liquefaction, she cannot maintain human vocal organs, making communication via normal language impossible.

However, intelligence itself is not lost, and the ability for situational awareness and decision-making is maintained.

Ⅲ. Elasticity

The ability to arbitrarily deform and stretch the biological gel that constitutes her body.

It is possible to extend or contract limbs, hair, and other body parts in any direction.

Uses are not limited to simple body deformation but are diverse, including contact with targets, retrieving objects from a distance, and mobility assistance.

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【Intelligence Evaluation】

Test Subject 0427 shows remarkably high learning ability relative to her physical characteristics of an apparent age of 5.

Even with equipment or tools seen for the first time, she may infer their structure and usage in a short time.

Furthermore, she remembers the response tendencies of each researcher and has been confirmed to change her behavior by recognizing individual differences, such as:

「This person gets angry」
「This person will chase me」
「This person will play with me」

Moreover, there are escape cases utilizing blind spots of surveillance cameras or researcher shift changes.

It is not recommended to treat her simply as a "highly intelligent toddler."

It is highly probable that the subject acts intentionally after understanding her own abilities, the environment, and the reactions of others.

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【Containment and Management Precautions】

1. Do not leave the subject alone for long periods.
2. Do not assume behavior can be restricted by signs like "Keep Out" alone.
3. If part of the biological gel is left in the facility, consider the possibility of additional individual generation via fission.
4. Be wary of intrusion from routes not expected in normal containment facilities, such as piping and ventilation.
5. Rather than completely prohibiting contact with the subject, there is a tendency for behavior to be easier to control if appropriate play or observation targets are provided.
6. Instructions such as "Never touch" or "Never enter" may stimulate the subject's curiosity.