Lavos and evolution

[DarkGizmo]

I think that Lavos erupted in 1999 ad because humanity seems highly evolve and maybe they found out about him and set some device to learn more on him (that though comes from the fact that they can see Lavos coming out of the ground) maybe they were working on space ships and if they were it meant less humans' DNA for Lavos.

I really think that when Janus was sent to before 600 AD was not planned by Lavos, first of all he ran in the room and get warped like right away (I think   ) For the Gurus I don't know, but maybe those time warps affected CT's world. how?

First here's the time eras you can go

65,000,000,000 BC
12,000,000 BC
600 AD
1000 AD
1999 AD
2300 AD
End of time

now how Lavos intereact with each one

65,000,000,000 BC --> Lavos land here
12,000,000 BC --> Lavos erupted here + made 4 time portals
600 AD --> one of Lavos' portals send Janus here
1000 AD--> one of Lavos' portals send Melchior here
1999 AD--> Lavos erupted here
2300 AD--> one of Lavos' portals send Belthazar here
End of time--> one of Lavos' portals send Gaspar here

Maybe the entity only positionned the gates, but the era were "made accessible" by Lavos

[V_Translanka]

Maybe Lavos could explain SOME of the gates (what you mention corrolates w/a couple of the gates)...But not all of them...Especially the one-time-only Red gate...

[ZeaLitY]

Inquiry

How did Lavos absorb DNA?

Answer

One probable method:

Lavos used the earth's life forms as experimental test subjects. Lavos' genetic manipulations had a dual purpose: 1.) discover new, superior genetic traits and 2.) determine how to incorporate these traits into its genetic code. Lavos did not have the ability to invent new genetic traits from scratch. If Lavos knew of a superior trait, and how to insert that trait into a species' genome, it would simply insert the gene into itself. Only by observing the evolution of the earth's lifeforms could Lavos improve its own fitness.

Lavos would have inserted genes coding for traits it already possessed, or knew of from its past travels, into the earths lifeforms. This would involve inserting DNA sequences into cells at random, most likely requiring many attempts before producing viable results. Over time, random genetic mutation and natural selection would produce new, improved variants of that trait. But, after identifying a beneficial trait, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to determine exactly what combination of genes are responsible for it. Lavos would have to maintain a control group without any genetic modification, so it could compare the genomes of similar species, and identify the key genes.

For example, take the ability to use magic in humans. Lavos took a trait which it already possessed, and transfered it to humans by inserting parts of its own DNA into the human genome. The control group, with no genetic modifications, are the Earthbound ones. The modified humans carrying Lavos' initial genetic modifications would comprise the Enlightened ones. Their ability to use magic is a recessive trait. The humans who had evolved beyond Lavos' original genetic trait would be the innate magic users, such as the Zealian Royal family. It is their DNA which Lavos would incorporate into its own genome. All the improvements in turn are passed on to the Lavos spawns.

This also presents the possibility that all life on earth contains some of Lavos' DNA. Now that is a disturbing thought.

[GrayLensman]

This also presents the possibility that all life on earth contains some of Lavos' DNA. Now that is a disturbing thought.

That goes with the sentiments which were expressed in Chrono Cross, at least pertaining to humans.  Essentially, the entire planet was corrupted from its pure state.  However, Lavos's modifications may have been overall beneficial for life, except for human excesses.

[Chrono'99]

This also presents the possibility that all life on earth contains some of Lavos' DNA. Now that is a disturbing thought.

That goes with the sentiments which were expressed in Chrono Cross, at least pertaining to humans.  Essentially, the entire planet was corrupted from its pure state.  However, Lavos's modifications may have been overall beneficial for life, except for human excesses.

Yup it's interesting. The entire planet was corrupted... except the Dragonians and the Demi Humans, i.e. the species who originated in the Reptite Dimension (that's a fact for the Dragonians and my theory for the Demi Humans). Also, since those 2 groups probably never left El Nido to visit the rest of the world, they think that only Humans are corrupted species. What they don't know is that every other species outside of El Nido is also corrupted (Mystics, particularly...).

[GrayLensman]

Yup it's interesting. The entire planet was corrupted... except the Dragonians and the Demi Humans, i.e. the species who originated in the Reptite Dimension (that's a fact for the Dragonians and my theory for the Demi Humans). Also, since those 2 groups probably never left El Nido to visit the rest of the world, they think that only Humans are corrupted species. What they don't know is that every other species outside of El Nido is also corrupted (Mystics, particularly...).

Isn't it odd that the inhabitants of El Nido essentially worship Lavos?