human evolutionary process, thereby creating an entire race of super powered slaves. Much later the White Martians would experiment on Homo sapiens who had possibly inherited the metagene left by the Vimanans. Powers and abilities According to Superman and Doctor Light, the extra chromosome possessed by members of the Xenobrood is the source of their superhuman abilities. The four drones have bodies that are both crystalline and organic, or as they are later referred to as "organic crystal". All four members of the Xenobrood have Rh negative blood that is still somehow compatible with humans. The drones were created for manual labor, specifically the mining of mineral and metal ores. This is supposedly reflected in the abilities they each exhibit. Members Astra - Female in blue costume who can possess people. Used to search for pockets of ore. Blip - Green costumed female who can teleport anyone and anything anywhere. Used to transport ore and rubble. Thrasher - Hulking brute in brown costume with super strength. Used to pulverize stone. Zapatak - Purple costumed team leader, fires energy bolts. Used to melt ore. References External links DCU Guide Xenobrood entry Comicvine: Xenobrood 1994 comics debuts DC Comics titles DC Comics superhero teams DC Comics aliens DC Comics extraterrestrial superheroes