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For the Supergirl episode, see "Medusa".

The Medusa virus was a programable virus created by Kryptonian scientist Zor-El as a fail-safe mechanism to eradicate any non-Kryptonian combatants in the event of otherworldly invasions.

Decades later, Project Cadmus stole the virus' information from the Fortress of Solitude to use in their agenda against aliens.

History

Creation

As part of a joint effort between the Science and Military Guilds, the Ruling Council of Krypton ordered scientist Zor-El to create a bioengineered virus known as the Medusa Virus. The virus was a weapon of last resort designed to protect Krypton from invasions by killing all non-Kryptonian life forms.^[1]

The virus was never used, and the files regarding it were brought to Earth on Kal-El's pod. The information was later transferred to the Fortress of Solitude.^[2]

On Earth

Stolen by Cadmus

In late 2016, a terrorist organization called Project Cadmus collected a sample of Supergirl's blood in order to gain access to the Fortress of Solitude. Hank Henshaw used the blood to open Project Medusa's files.^[2]

The Test

After stealing the files from the fortress, Cadmus' leader, Lillian Luthor, reprogrammed the Medusa virus to ensure it wouldn't affect humans. Henshaw went to Al's Dive Bar to release a test sample of the virus, which killed all the aliens present in seconds. Mon-El was present at the bar, but wasn't immediately harmed by the virus.^[1]

Containment

Mon-El was placed in quarantine until the D.E.O. could understand what had been used in the attack at Al's Dive Bar. Additionally, Kara Danvers and J'onn J'onzz stayed inside the D.E.O. headquarters to protect themselves. Dr. Eliza Danvers was brought in to help study the virus due to her specialty in astrobiology. After checking up on Mon-El, Eliza revealed after studying a strand of the virus that it had originated from Krypton. Thus, since Mon-El's Daxamite physiology was similar to Kryptonians', he was able to fight off the virus longer, but would ultimately succumb to his illness without a cure.

Kara then flew to the Fortress of Solitude, where an A.I. of her father revealed the origin of the Medusa virus. She brought all the information to Eliza in hopes that a cure could be made to save Mon-El.^[1]

Launching the virus

Cadmus prepared to launch the Medusa virus airborne from the National City Port using Isotope 454 from L-Corp, which would disperse it all over National City. Supergirl tried to warn Lena Luthor about her adoptive mother, Lillian, revealing her as the head scientist of Cadmus who was planning to exterminate all extraterrestrial life on Earth. Lena then concocted a plan to stop Lillian.

Feigning her allegiance to Cadmus, Lena seemingly handed over Isotope 454 to Lillian and launched the missile containing the virus. Supergirl attempted to stop the missile but failed. However, none of the aliens in the city were harmed as Lena had secretly switched out the isotope, rendering the virus inert. The police then arrived, having been called beforehand by Lena, and arrested Lillian.^[1]

The cure

Using a sample of the virus, Eliza was able to reverse-engineer it to create a cure, saving Mon-El's life. She also used the virus to eradicate the White Martian blood cells from J'onn's blood, restoring his Green Martian form.^[1]

Capabilities

The Medusa virus was designed to kill any species not native to Krypton as a last defense against invaders. When Project Cadmus reproduced the virus, they reprogrammed it so it also wouldn't harm humans. Daxamites can survive exposure to the virus longer than other species due to having near-similar physiologies to Kryptonians, but will ultimately die unless cured.

The virus cannot be transmitted between organisms and only infects its targets with direct contact when aerosolized. Once contracted, the virus kills its victims in seconds.

If utilized properly, the virus can also destroy alien species on a molecular level, as shown when Eliza Danvers used a sample of it to destroy the White Martian cells in J'onn J'onzz's bloodstream, preventing the Green Martian from completely transitioning into a White.

Appearances

Supergirl

Season 2

"The Darkest Place" (mentioned)
"Medusa"

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 "Medusa"
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 "The Darkest Place"

[Medusa-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 "Medusa"

[:0-2] 2.0 ^2.1 "The Darkest Place"

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+:''For the'' {{S|S}} ''episode, see {{Ep|Medusa}}.''
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-|use = Eradicate Visiting Alien life forms
+|owners= [[Project Cadmus]]<br/>[[Fortress of Solitude]] <small>(formerly)</small><br>The Ruling Council of [[Krypton]] <small>(formerly)</small>
-|creator = [[Zor-El]]<br>[[Jor-El]]
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+|users= [[Project Cadmus]]
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-The '''Medusa Virus''' was a synthetic virus created by [[Kryptonians|Kryptonian]] scientists, [[Zor-El]] and [[Jor-El]], to eradicate alien species in case of otherworldly invasions. The virus was never used, as it was a fail-safe mechanism, and the files were brought to [[Earth]] on [[Kal-El's pod]].
+The '''Medusa virus''' was a programable virus created by [[Kryptonians|Kryptonian]] scientist [[Zor-El]] as a fail-safe mechanism to eradicate any non-[[Kryptonians|Kryptonian]] combatants in the event of otherworldly invasions.
+Decades later, [[Project Cadmus]] stole the virus' information from the [[Fortress of Solitude]] to use in their agenda against aliens.
 ==History==
 ===Creation===
-The Ruling Counsel of [[Krypton]] ordered [[Zor-El]] to work with his brother, [[Jor-El]], to create the Medusa Virus, much to Jor-El's dismay. Zor-El had no problem creating the virus, however. The virus was a fail safe mechanism to protect Krypton, which eradicates all visiting extra-terrestrial life on the planet.<ref name="Medusa">{{Ep|Medusa}}</ref>
+As part of a joint effort between the Science and Military Guilds, the Ruling Council of [[Krypton]] ordered scientist [[Zor-El]] to create a bioengineered virus known as the Medusa Virus. The virus was a weapon of last resort designed to protect Krypton from invasions by killing all non-Kryptonian life forms.<ref name="Medusa">{{Ep|Medusa}}</ref>
-The virus was never used, and the files regarding it were brought to [[Earth]] on [[Clark Kent|Kal-El]]'s [[Kal-El's pod|pod]].
+The virus was never used, and the files regarding it were brought to [[Earth]] on [[Clark Kent|Kal-El]]'s [[Kal-El's pod|pod]]. The information was later transferred to the [[Fortress of Solitude]].<ref name=":0" />
 ===On Earth===
 ====Stolen by Cadmus====
-In late 2016, an organization called [[Project Cadmus|Cadmus]] collected a sample of [[Kara Danvers|Supergirl]]'s blood to gain access to the [[Fortress of Solitude]]. [[Hank Henshaw]] used Supergirl's blood to open the files on Medusa.<ref>{{Ep|The Darkest Place}}</ref>
+In late 2016, a terrorist organization called [[Project Cadmus]] collected a sample of [[Kara Danvers|Supergirl]]'s blood in order to gain access to the [[Fortress of Solitude]]. [[Hank Henshaw]] used the blood to open Project Medusa's files.<ref name=":0">{{Ep|The Darkest Place}}</ref>
 ====The Test====
-After stealing the files from the fortress, Henshaw goes to the [[Alien Bar]] to release a test sample of the virus. It immediately kills all aliens inside. [[Mon-El]] was present at the bar as well, but left to follow Henshaw acting all suspicous. They engage in a breif fight.<ref name="Medusa"/>
+After stealing the files from the fortress, Cadmus' leader, [[Lillian Luthor]], reprogrammed the Medusa virus to ensure it wouldn't affect [[humans]]. Henshaw went to [[Al's Dive Bar]] to release a test sample of the virus, which killed all the aliens present in seconds. [[Mon-El]] was present at the bar, but wasn't immediately harmed by the virus.<ref name="Medusa"/>
 ====Containment====
+Mon-El was placed in quarantine until the [[D.E.O.]] could understand what had been used in the attack at Al's Dive Bar. Additionally, [[Kara Danvers]] and [[J'onn J'onzz]] stayed inside the [[D.E.O. National City headquarters|D.E.O. headquarters]] to protect themselves. Dr. [[Eliza Danvers]] was brought in to help study the virus due to her specialty in astrobiology. After checking up on Mon-El, Eliza revealed after studying a strand of the virus that it had originated from Krypton. Thus, since Mon-El's [[Daxamites|Daxamite]] physiology was similar to Kryptonians', he was able to fight off the virus longer, but would ultimately succumb to his illness without a cure.
-Believing that Mon-El being residually effected, [[J'onn J'onzz|J'onn]] puts him in quarantine. [[Alex Danvers|Alex]] puts Kara in quarantine as well, believing the worst about the virus. Mon-El mentions that he regrets not staying at the bar helping the others. Kara tells him that confronting Henshaw was the more intelligent thing to do. The two keep each other company, and Kara watches Mon-El as he gets worse. Kara brings in [[Eliza Danvers|her adoptive mother]] to help monitor the situation.
-While getting close to death, Mon-El and Kara share a kiss.<ref name="Medusa"/>
-Later, Kara learned about the origin of the virus at the [[Fortress of Solitude]], doesn't condone her father's actions, as she is now led to believe that both of her parents aren't saints, and it takes J'onn to help her get over her doubts.<ref name="Medusa"/>
+Kara then flew to the Fortress of Solitude, where an A.I. of her father revealed the origin of the Medusa virus. She brought all the information to Eliza in hopes that a cure could be made to save Mon-El.<ref name="Medusa"/>
-====Launching the Virus====
+====Launching the virus====
-Cadmus prepares to launch the virus airborne using an isotope from [[L-Corp]]. Supergirl tries to warn [[Lena Luthor]] about her mother, [[Lillian Luthor|Lillian]], as she is the head scientist of Cadmus. Lena paints Supergirl the truth, as she believes that Lex was the same way before Superman painted him the villain. Unbeknownst to Supergirl, instead of heeding to her warning, Lena concocts a plan to stop Lillian.
+Cadmus prepared to launch the Medusa virus airborne from the [[National City Port]] using Isotope 454 from [[L-Corp]], which would disperse it all over [[National City]]. Supergirl tried to warn [[Lena Luthor]] about her adoptive mother, Lillian, revealing her as the head scientist of Cadmus who was planning to exterminate all extraterrestrial life on Earth. Lena then concocted a plan to stop Lillian.
-She hands over the isotope and swears allegiance to Cadmus, as the two share a mother-daughter moment. The virus-filled missile is launched into the air, but Lena switched the isotope with a subject that neutralized the Medusa virus. Lillian is arrested moments later.<ref name="Medusa"/>
+Feigning her allegiance to Cadmus, Lena seemingly handed over Isotope 454 to Lillian and launched the missile containing the virus. Supergirl attempted to stop the missile but failed. However, none of the aliens in the city were harmed as Lena had secretly switched out the isotope, rendering the virus inert. The police then arrived, having been called beforehand by Lena, and arrested Lillian.<ref name="Medusa" />
-==== The Cure ====
+====The cure====
-Eliza was later able to reverse engineer the virus and concocts a cure. Mon-El awakens and Kara both play dumb, forgetting about the kiss. But the two of them remember. As well, Eliza was also able to use the cure to eradicate J'onn J'onzz' [[White Martians|White Martian]] blood cells, thus ceasing his conversion.<ref name="Medusa"/>
+Using a sample of the virus, Eliza was able to reverse-engineer it to create a cure, saving Mon-El's life. She also used the virus to eradicate the [[White Martians|White Martian]] blood cells from J'onn's blood, restoring his [[Green Martians|Green Martian]] form.<ref name="Medusa"/>
+== Capabilities ==
+The Medusa virus was designed to kill any species not native to [[Krypton]] as a last defense against invaders. When [[Project Cadmus]] reproduced the virus, they reprogrammed it so it also wouldn't harm [[humans]]. [[Daxamites]] can survive exposure to the virus longer than other species due to having near-similar physiologies to [[Kryptonians]], but will ultimately die unless cured.
+The virus cannot be transmitted between organisms and only infects its targets with direct contact when aerosolized. Once contracted, the virus kills its victims in seconds.
+If utilized properly, the virus can also destroy alien species on a molecular level, as shown when [[Eliza Danvers]] used a sample of it to destroy the [[White Martians|White Martian]] cells in [[J'onn J'onzz]]'s bloodstream, preventing the [[Green Martians|Green Martian]] from completely transitioning into a White.
+==Appearances==
+===''Supergirl''===
+====Season 2====
+*{{Ep|The Darkest Place|(mentioned)}}
+*{{Ep|Medusa}}
 ==References==
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