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==Types of Powers==
  
==Types of Powers==
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Despite their vast diversity, most powers fall into a handful of categories defining their core identity :
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Despite their vast diversity, most powers fall into a handful of categories defining their core identity:
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*<u>Function</u> : powers centered on what they do, usually specialized on relatively specific fields.
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*''Concept'': powers centered on an idea, allowing essentially any effect related to it.
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**Examples : [[:Category:Creation|Creation]], [[:Category:Destruction|Destruction]] and most [[:Category:Manipulations|Manipulations]]
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**Examples: [[Boundary Manipulation]], [[Subjective Reality]], [[Absolute Existence]]
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*<u>Source</u> : powers centered on its origin (usually supernatural) allowing a variety of applications.
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*''Function'': powers centered on what they do, usually specialized on relatively specific fields.
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**Examples : [[Magic]], [[Supernatural Dominion]], [[:Category:Lordship Powers|Lordship]] abilities
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**Examples: [[:Category:Creation|Creation]], [[:Category:Destruction|Destruction]] and most [[:Category:Manipulations|Manipulations]]
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*<u>Mechanism</u> : powers centered of the manipulation of immanent laws of reality.
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*''Mechanism'': powers centered of the manipulation of immanent laws of reality.
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**Examples : [[Physics Manipulation]], [[Virtual Warping]], [[Causality Manipulation]]
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**Examples: [[Physics Manipulation]], [[Virtual Warping]], [[Causality Manipulation]]
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*<u>Concept</u> : powers centered on an idea, allowing essentially any effect related to it.
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*''Source'': powers centered on its origin (usually supernatural) allowing a variety of applications.
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**Examples : [[Boundary Manipulation]], [[Subjective Reality]], [[Absolute Existence]]
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**Examples: [[Magic]], [[Supernatural Dominion]], [[:Category:Lordship Powers|Lordship]] abilities
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*<u>Unfathomable</u> : powers without actual cause/mechanism, defined as beyond understanding.
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*''Unfathomable'': powers without actual cause/mechanism, defined as beyond understanding.
 
**Examples : [[Logic Manipulation]], [[Metapotence]], [[Author Authority]]
  
**Examples : [[Logic Manipulation]], [[Metapotence]], [[Author Authority]]
   
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===Vision Faculty===
  
===Vision Faculty===
 
*[[Enhanced Vision]]
  
*[[Enhanced Vision]]
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**[[Night Vision]]
  
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**[[Infrared Vision]]
  
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**[[Ultraviolet Vision]]
  
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**[[X-Ray Vision]]
  
 
**[[360-Degree Vision]]
  
**[[360-Degree Vision]]
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**[[Telescopic Vision]]
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**[[Astral Vision]]
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**[[Microscopic Vision]]
  
 
**[[Atomic Vision]]
  
**[[Atomic Vision]]
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**[[Heat Vision]]
  
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**[[Astral Vision]]
  
 
**[[Aura Reading|Aura Vision]]
  
**[[Aura Reading|Aura Vision]]
 
**Chemo Vision
  
**Chemo Vision
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**[[Death Sense|Death Vision]]
 
**Emotion Vision
  
**Emotion Vision
 
**[[Energy Perception|Energy Vision]]
  
**[[Energy Perception|Energy Vision]]
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**Multiple Vision
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**[[Heat Vision]]
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**[[Infrared Vision]]
 
**[[Life Vision]]
  
**[[Life Vision]]
 
**[[Microscopic Vision]]
  
**[[Microscopic Vision]]
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**[[Multi-Directional Vision|Multiple Vision]]
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**[[Night Vision]]
 
**[[Accelerated Probability|Probability Vision]]
  
**[[Accelerated Probability|Probability Vision]]
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**[[Death Sense|Death Vision]]
  
 
**Supercolor Vision
  
**Supercolor Vision
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**[[Telescopic Vision]]
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**[[Ultraviolet Vision]]
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**[[X-Ray Vision]]
   
 
===Mentality-based Powers===
  
===Mentality-based Powers===
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**[[Faunal Communication]]
  
**[[Faunal Communication]]
 
**[[Electronic Communication|Cyber Communication]]
  
**[[Electronic Communication|Cyber Communication]]
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**Extraterrestrial Communication
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**[[Xenolingualism|Extraterrestrial Communication]]
 
**[[Plant Communication]]
  
**[[Plant Communication]]
 
**Fungal Communication
  
**Fungal Communication
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**[[Premonition]]
  
**[[Premonition]]
 
**[[Astrological Divination]]
  
**[[Astrological Divination]]
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**Numerology
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**[[Numerology]]
 
**[[Abacomancy]]
  
**[[Abacomancy]]
 
*[[Extrasensory Perception]]
  
*[[Extrasensory Perception]]
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*[[Concussion Beams]]
  
*[[Concussion Beams]]
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**Transitional Phasing Beam
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**[[Transitional Phasing Beam]]
 
*[[Microwave Emission]]
  
*[[Microwave Emission]]
 
*[[Vibration Emission]]
  
*[[Vibration Emission]]
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*[[Absolute Existence|Self-Existence]]
  
*[[Absolute Existence|Self-Existence]]
 
*[[Absolute Immortality|Self-Immortality]]
  
*[[Absolute Immortality|Self-Immortality]]
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*[[Self Origin Manipulation]]
 
*[[Higher Consciousness]]
  
*[[Higher Consciousness]]
 
*[[Self Transendence|Self-Transcendence ]]
  
*[[Self Transendence|Self-Transcendence ]]
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**[[Cnidarian Mimicry]]
  
**[[Cnidarian Mimicry]]
 
**[[Crustacean Physiology|Crustacean Mimicry]]
  
**[[Crustacean Physiology|Crustacean Mimicry]]
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**[[Echinoderm Physiology]]
 
**[[Parasite Mimicry]]
  
**[[Parasite Mimicry]]
 
**[[Reptilian Mimicry]]
  
**[[Reptilian Mimicry]]
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*[[Spring Form|Spring Mimicry]]
  
*[[Spring Form|Spring Mimicry]]
 
*[[Parental Mimicry]]
  
*[[Parental Mimicry]]
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*[[Computer Virus Mimicry]]
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*[[Computer Virus Physiology|Computer Virus Mimicry]]
 
*[[Bionic Physiology|Bionic Mimicry ]]
  
*[[Bionic Physiology|Bionic Mimicry ]]
 
**[[Roboticization]]
  
**[[Roboticization]]

Revision as of 04:03, 11 December 2015

Many forms of fiction feature characters attributed with superhuman, supernatural, or paranormal abilities, often referred to as "superpowers" (also spelled "super powers" and "super-powers") or "powers". This tradition is especially rich in the fictional universes of various comic book stories, movies, and video games. Below is a list of many of those powers that have been known to be used. Some of these categories overlap.

Types of Powers

Despite their vast diversity, most powers fall into a handful of categories defining their core identity:

Powers and Abilities

Superpower Interaction

This section refers to the ability to manipulate or otherwise interact with superpowers themselves, not "power" such as electrical power or gravitational power.

Personal Physical Powers

Powers which affect an individual's body.

General

Emission

Adaptation

Enhanced Physical Skills

Vision Faculty

Mentality-based Powers

Powers which affect an individual's mind.

General

ESP

The abilities of extra-sensory perception (ESP) and communication.

Physical or Mental Domination

Powers that can control the will of others.

Physics or Reality Manipulation

These powers may be manifested by various methods, including: With some method of molecular control; By access to, or partially or fully shifting to another dimension; manipulating the geometric dimensions of time or space; or using some other unnamed method.

General

Fundamental Forces

Other

Classical Elements

Ability to control or manipulate the elements.

Energy Manipulation

These powers deal with energy generation, conversion and manipulation. In addition to generic energy, versions of these powers exist that deal with such things as light, sound, electricity, nuclear energy, and the Darkforce dimension.

Transportation or Travel

Powers that involve changing location of oneself or others.

Miscellaneous

The following powers could be manifested in any number of ways.

Flight

Ability to lift off the ground, to ride air currents or to fly self-propelled through the air.

Individualism

Ability to use powers that will only affect the user.

Illusion

Ability to alter or deceive the perceptions of another. Can be sensory, a light or sound-based effect, or an alteration of mental perceptions.

Shapeshifting

Ability to change appearance or body structure.

Mimicry

Elemental Mimicry

Organic Mimicry

Other Mimicry

Divine

Powers that are deemed all-powerful.

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