The power to manipulate brainwaves. Sub-power of Brain Manipulation and Wave Manipulation. Variation of Neural Impulse Manipulation.
Also Called[]
- Brainwave Alteration/Control/Distortion
- Neural Oscillation Manipulation
- Thoughtwave Alteration/Control/Distortion/Manipulation
Capabilities[]
The user can manipulate brainwaves: an electrical impulse given off by brain issue occurring at a certain frequency that correlates to the mental state of someone. Generally, there are five main brainwave frequencies produced by humans and other creatures: the delta, theta, alpha, beta, and gamma states, which may have specialized effects and activities when in motion.
The Five Brainwaves[]
- Delta Brainwaves (Frequency below 4 Hz): This brainwave is associated with deep sleep, loss of bodily awareness, and unconscious repairment of the body. In spiritual claims, it can be attributed to astral projection, spiritual realization, and accessing subconscious states.
- Theta Brainwaves (Frequency between 4-7 Hz): This brainwave is associated with deep meditation, sleep, dreams, increased creativity and memory, and reduced conscious awareness. In paranormal or parapsychological claims, it is described as the focal point for psionic phenomenon: from extrasensory perception (telepathy, clairvoyance, clairaudience, claircognizance, psychometry, precognition, retrocognition, etc.), psychokinesis, dowsing, mediumship, or communication with the supernatural.
- Alpha Brainwaves (Frequency between 7-13 Hz): It is depicted as physical and mental relaxation, meditation, and visualization. Individuals in this state have a clear and tranquil mind, posing attributes to accomplish any task without stressing.
- Beta Brainwaves (Frequency between 13-32 Hz): Known as the conscious brain state, beings are consciously aware and observant of their surroundings. However, it can be associated with high amounts of stress, anxiety or panic attacks, or highly disturbed mental states in some cases.
- Gamma Brainwaves (Frequency above 32 Hz): known as the brainwave of higher consciousness, hyper-awareness, and higher cognitive development. This brainwave is associated with learning, memory generation, understanding problem solving, logical thinking, and information categorization. In supernatural claims, gamma brainwaves can be attributed to consciousness transcendence, higher consciousness, and complete awareness and access to psionics.
Applications[]
- Brain Scanning
- Brainwave Consumption
- Brainwave Regulation
- Confusion Inducement
- Dream Manipulation
- Electrical Telepathy
- Memory Manipulation
- Mental Inducement
- Neuronal Vampirism
- Paralysis Inducement
- Sleep Inducement
- Sleep Paralysis Inducement
- Unconsciousness Inducement
Associations[]
- Bio-Electricity Manipulation
- Brain Augmentation
- Brain Manipulation
- Electrical Telekinesis
- Intelligence Enhancement
- Mental Manipulation
- Nerve Manipulation
- Neural Impulse Manipulation
- Psionics
- Psychic Wave Manipulation
- Telepathy
- Wave Manipulation
Limitations[]
- May have undesirable side-effects when exposed to a certain brainwave (ex: exposure to beta brainwaves could lead to anxiety).
Known Users[]
- Emily Guerrero (Marvel Comics)
- Maximus Boltagon (Marvel Comics)
- Kiyami Harumi (A Certain Scientific Railgun); via Level Upper
- Kihara Gensei (To aru Majutsu no Index/To aru Kagaku no Railgun); via Level Upper
Known Objects[]
- Tele-ka Helmet (Johnny Test)
- Thought Maker (Star Trek TNG)
Gallery[]
Kiyami Harumi (A Certain Scientific Railgun)
Kihara Gensei (To aru Majutsu no Index/To aru Kagaku no Railgun)