The power to activate and deactivate various mechanisms, both electronic and biological. Sub-power of Technology Manipulation and Biological Manipulation.
Also Called
- Functionality Manipulation
Capabilities
The user can switch between functions with physical force. At the user’s desire, a TV can turn on, off, pause, change channel, etc., even when unplugged. May also include other simple electronic devices such as automated door locks or security cameras. This can sometimes be used to activate and deactivate powers.
Biologically a user of this power could activate or shutdown vital organs or cause sensory paralysis by switching off their senses (e.g. taste, sight etc.).
Applications
Associations
- Access & Occlusion
- Animation
- Energy Manipulation
- Technology Manipulation
Limitations
- Some objects may require a touch
- Others items may activate/deactivate from a distance.
- Requires an audible connection, prevented through sound proof barriers.
- Some may only be able to activate or deactivate, and not both.
Known Users
- Nessa (Fractale)
- Matt Parkman Jr. (Heroes)
- Jones (X-Men: The Last Stand); via Blinking
- Jak (Jak & Daxter)
- Kei Kuruma (Project Arms)
- Cole MacGrath (Infamous)
- Electro (Marvel Comics)
- Alex Russo (Wizards of Waverly Place); via Object Manipulation
- Hope Mikaelson (The Originals)
- Witches and Wizards (Every Witch Way)
Known Objects
- Enchanted Vehicles (Every Witch Way)
Gallery
By absorbing Blue Eco, Jak (Jak & Daxter) can activate long-dormant Precursor technology with his mere presence.
The Lightning Bomb (Bomberman 64: The Second Attack) can activate or deactivate machinery.
Kai Kuruma of Project Arms has this ability. She was able to activate or deactivate the arms of anyone who has arms powers.