Shadow Trooper (Kingofevil9)

Information
Shadow Troopers are the soldiers of the Shadowrealm and the most basic unit of the shadow forces. They are created through either Shadow Essance or if a organic being is cursed with shadow magic. As their lives continue, they slowly begin to mutate into Pure Shadows, which are creatures made of pure dark energy who will also begin to evolve into Tanks if able to consume enough biomass from its victims. The troopers have extensive knowledge in firearm and melee combat, besting even some of the most highly elite soldiers in combat. However, some are also gifted in using magic attacks on their enemies, but only if the person infected was a unicorn or other magical being.

History
The Troopers made their first appearance in the Multiverse during the Shadow Wars, where they were used in combat by Delanis in his mission to destroy the Multiverse. Many were lost in the fight while others managed to evolve mid battle. They were later banished to the Shadowrealm after Kelris managed to seal the portal and its inhabitants away with a magical incantation. 500 years later, they reappeared along with Delanis to battle the Multiverse once again and claim victory over its destruction.

Evolution
Over the course of 6-9 days after infection or creation, Troopers will begin showing spike-like growths on their backs, claws growing from their fingers, and their eyes turning completly black. When this happens, they are in the first stage of Pure Shadow evolution. During this time, they will begin exhibiting enhanced strength and durabilty, essentialy becoming temporary heavy troopers. After 5 hours though, they will begin to show extremely violent and zombie like behavior, losing all cognitive thought and reason, ripping through everything in their path. 10 minutes later, their skin and muscle tissue will begin peeling away, being replaced with Dark shadow energy. Their claws will fully grow and they will become feral in behavior, still retaining their enhanced strength and inhuman durability. After this, the trooper will become nothing but pure shadow essance, effectivly becoming a Pure Shadow.