Undead Physiology

The power to possess the physiological traits of characteristic to an undead being such as being able to function despite a lack of (give or take) a heartbeat, body heat, brainwaves, electrical impulses, need to breathe, and other bodily functions. In some cases certain bodily functions may remain constant while others operate in a modified capacity, and the remainder shut down completely.

Also Called

 * Anti-Living Physiology
 * Cadaverism
 * Cadaver Form/Mimicry/Physiology
 * Corpse Form/Mimicry/Physiology
 * Forsaken Physiology (Warcraft)
 * Necrotic Form/Mimicry/Physiology
 * Undead Form/Mimicry
 * Undeath

Capabilities
User with this ability either is or can transform into an undead, corporeal beings in mythology, legend or fiction that are deceased yet behave as if alive. A common example is a corpse re-animated by supernatural forces, by the application of the deceased's own life force or that of another being (such as a demon).

Users with this power lack physical weaknesses, such as pain, need to rest, vulnerability to environmental effects, etc, while some still need to consume various substances (blood, flesh, life-force). Being clinically dead, their brains and bodies are immune to most powers that affect living beings.

Applications

 * Decelerated Aging or Semi-Immortality
 * Defunct Physiology
 * Enhanced/Supernatural Body
 * Contaminant Immunity
 * Disease Immunity
 * Enhanced/Supernatural Durability
 * Enhanced/Supernatural Endurance
 * Enhanced/Supernatural Stamina
 * Environmental Adaptation
 * Fear Inducement
 * Hibernation through self-induced rigor mortis.
 * Exanimation
 * Coffin/Graveyard Sleeping
 * Infinite Digestive System
 * Matter Ingestion

Variations

 * Anatomical Liberation
 * Body Part Substitution
 * Head Liberation
 * Conversion
 * Undead Conversion
 * Disease Generation
 * Enhanced/Supernatural Mind
 * Immortality
 * Life-Force Absorption
 * Blood Consumption
 * Consumption Healing
 * Natural Weaponry
 * Claw Retraction
 * Enhanced Bite
 * Regenerative Healing Factor