- "Magic is just science we don't understand."
- ― Arthur C. Clarke
- "I have walked across the surface of the sun, I have witnessed events so tiny and so fast they can hardly be said to have occurred at all, but you are just a man, the worlds smartest man poses no more threat to me than does it's smartest termite."
- ― Doctor Manhattan (Watchmen)
The ability to be a Physical God. Scientific version of Nigh Omnipotence. Ultimate pinnacle of Science Manipulation. Variation of Virtual Warping. Polar opposite of Omni-Magic.
Also Called
- Omni-Science Manipulation
- Scientific Nigh Omnipotence
- Ultimate Science Manipulation
Capabilities
User can perceive, understand and control all aspects of existence; they can freely bend and shape all types of matter, energy, force, etc., including the space-time continuum, to any extent on an epic scale and near-infinite scope.
Advanced users may bend the very laws of reality, or rewrite them to any extent. For example:
- The Law of Conservation to create or erase completely phenomena from nothing (including creating new phenomena with unique properties).
- The Law of Non-Contradiction to allow the simultaneous coexistence of difference states (as existing and not existing simultaneously).
- The Law of Causality to redefine which cause triggers which effect.
Unlike most Almighty abilities, Physical Godhood emphasizes skill rather than power: perception equals understanding, and understanding equals control.
Applications
Basics:
- Energy Physiology
- Non-Corporeal Form
- Omnikinesis
- Physics Powered Physiology
- Psionic Manipulation
- Transcendent Physiology
- Self-Particle Manipulation
Mind:
- Absolute Intelligence
- Causality Perception
- Encyclopedic Knowledge
- Energy Perception
- Extrasensory Perception
- Intuitive Perception
- Higher Consciousness
Manipulations:
- Atomic Manipulation
- Biological Manipulation
- Cosmic Manipulation
- Cosmological Force Manipulation
- Elemental Manipulation
- Energy Manipulation
- Mental Manipulation
- Space-Time Manipulation
- Subatomic Manipulation
- Technology Manipulation
- Virtual Warping
Advanced:
- Causality Manipulation
- Creation/Erasure
- Paradox Manipulation
- Particle Manipulation
- Physics Manipulation
- Science Manipulation
- Supernatural Manipulation
- Transcendent Science
Ultimate:
- Absolute Force Manipulation
- Almighty Ascension
- Boundary Manipulation
- Formula Manifestation
- Logic Manipulation
- Nigh Omniscience
- Nonexistence
- Omni-Physics Manipulation
- Origin Manipulation
Associations
Limitations
- User is only Nigh Omnipotent.
- May have problems with supernatural/magical/illogical forces.
- Immeasurable superiority may lead to ever-growing indifference and loneliness.
- Durably fitting in and developing a balanced personality may prove the user's greatest challenge.
Known Users
Films
- David Bowman/Starseed (2001: A Space Odyssey)
Comic Books
- Captain Atom (DC Comics)
- Doctor Manhattan (Watchmen)
- Hyperstorm (Marvel Comics)
- Beyonder (Marvel Comics)
- Molecule Man (Marvel Comics)
- Franklin Richards (Marvel Comics)
- Legion at full power (Marvel Comics)
- Michael Korvac (Marvel Comics); via the Power Cosmic from Galactus' ship
- Solar Man of the Atom (Valiant Comics)
Manga/Anime
- Tempa Emperor (Outlaw Star); presumably
- Z (Tenchi Muyo)
TV Series
- Q species (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
Video Games
- C'Tan (Warhammer 40000)