Readers of omegaverse fiction know that the details of one author’s omegaverse often differs from the next, while core concepts generally remain the same. This introduction is intended to inform you how Piper Scott’s omegaverse operates.

Omegaverse is a mashup of ‘omega’ and ‘universe,’ denoting an alternate reality in which humans are imbued with certain traits not found in our present, contemporary world. In addition to having a sexual marker assigned at birth (male or female), every individual develops a secondary sexual marker which manifests during puberty—alpha, beta, or omega.

Young men and women whose genetic makeup grants them the alpha designation are typically stronger and bolder than their beta or omega peers. They are often natural-born leaders and gravitate toward high-pressure or extremely physical careers.

Anatomically, alphas are set apart by their highly potent ejaculate. Alpha males develop a penile knot during puberty, which allows them to lock into their partner during intercourse in order to better the odds of conception. Alpha females lack a penile knot, but do produce seminal fluid and are able to impregnate their partners via elongated clitorises with vas deferens. Female alphas possess interior testes, which are thermoregulated by spongy tissue constricting or allowing blood flow, not unlike the spongy tissue of a male penis.

Both alpha males and females possess supplementary olfactory senses which allow them to pick up on the smell of other alphas or omegas, which makes them vulnerable to the scent of an omega’s fertility during a period known as ‘heat.’ The receptors in an alpha’s sinuses greatly arouse him or her when omega heat pheromones are present.

Neither alpha males nor alpha females can be impregnated—they can only impregnate.

The beta designation is used to denote young men and women who do not fall into the alpha or omega category. Betas may be described as ‘average’ individuals—any man or woman you meet in our contemporary world would fall under this category.

Betas cannot detect additional scents from alphas or omegas and are not affected by an omega’s heat.

Beta males can impregnate, but cannot be impregnated. Beta females cannot impregnate, but can be impregnated.

Those whose genetic makeup classifies them as the omega designation are typically smaller and less forceful than the alphas or betas they share their universe with. They are often nurturers, artists, or intellectuals, and favor careers that cater to their innate mental prowess or helpful attitudes.

Anatomically, omegas are noted for their hyper-fertility. Omega males possess a uterus with functional ovaries linked to the anal passage, sealed off by a membrane that gives way during a time of fertility known as heat. Omega females possess the same anatomy as their beta counterparts, but do not ovulate on a 28-day cycle—their fertility is tied to heat in the same way the omega male’s is.

Heat lasts for approximately seven days and is characterized by fever-like symptoms and an increased libido. Heat is the only time an omega male produces slick—a natural lubricant meant to ease penetration.

During days one through three or four, an omega may feel uncomfortably hot, sluggish, and feverish. His or her sex drive will increase. Many omegas report increased skittishness and periods of dissociation or fogginess during this part of their cycle. Production of pheromones begins in tandem with day one of the heat in an attempt to attract a sex partner.

Through days three or four to days five or six, an omega’s heat intensifies. Periods of fogginess are common, and ‘blackouts,’ during which an omega will not be able to recall his or her actions or thoughts, are expected. Production of pheromones increases and becomes heavy, and alongside it, an omega’s sex drive skyrockets. The uncomfortable heat tolerated through the first phase of the cycle worsens. Omegas may forget to eat or drink while at this peak point in their heat cycle, and may require supervision. Some omegas may skip the ‘introductory’ period of days one through four and jump straight into the second part of their cycle.

The last few days of an omega’s heat mimic the first few days, as symptoms taper off until normalcy returns.

Should an omega conceive during their heat cycle, the heat cycle will end prematurely. Omegas give birth after a standard nine months. Males birth rectally—the slick an omega male produces is antiseptic and sterilizes the passage for delivery.

Omegas, both male and female, have heightened olfactory senses that allow them to detect other alphas and omegas. An omega is not affected by the scent of another’s heat.

Neither omega males nor omega females can impregnate—they can only be impregnated.