Alternates

In The Mandela Catalogue, Alternates are demonic shapeshifters that can mimic humans, often to torment and replace them. Their appearance varies, with some being flawless copies (Doppelgangers), others having exaggerated or distorted features (Overdriven Assimilators), and some with distinct, non-human characteristics (Flawed Impersonators). Here's a more detailed breakdown: Doppelgangers: These Alternates are nearly perfect copies of their victims, making them difficult to distinguish. Overdriven Assimilators: These have exaggerated or distorted features, indicating they've completed the shapeshifting process but to an extreme degree. Flawed Impersonators: These are Alternates who have either not fully completed the shapeshifting process or were interrupted during it, resulting in noticeable flaws or distortions. Unspeakables: These are Alternates who take on the forms of mythological entities or have other unusual characteristics. Tulpas: These are Alternates created through imagination, often by children exposed to a specific broadcast, and can move through reflective surfaces. Mimics: These Alternates can shapeshift into objects, like a car, though this category is considered non-canon.