Trajectory Manipulation

Trajectory Manipulation
Lance's Dragonair (Pokémon Adventures) bending its "Hyper Beam" in a zigzag fashion to gain momentum.
Power/Ability to:	Control projectile's path.

The ability to control the path of projectile attacks. A combination of Vector Manipulation and Projectile Enhancement.

Also Called

• Projectile Redirecting
• Trajectory Control

Capabilities

The user can control a projectile's trajectory path once it is fired or thrown, whether it be a bullet, laser beam, boomerang, etc. This allows the projectile to curve around barriers and obstacles to reach targets, attack at unsuspecting angles and blind-spots, confuse opponents as it keeps moving around before making the unexpected strike, and have it gain momentum and piercing power by flying around.

Applications

• Centrifugal Force Manipulation
• Homing Effect
• Targeting
• Trajectory Curving

Associations

• Arrow Generation
• Bullet Manipulation
• Enhanced Boomerang Proficiency
• Enhanced Chakram Skill
• Energy Attacks
• Energy Beam Emission
• Laser Manipulation
• Projectile Body
• Projectile Enhancement
• Telekinesis
• Vector Manipulation
• Wire Proficiency

Limitations

• May not be able to control projectile if it is stopped forcibly.
• Control over projectile may be lost if the user loses concentration.
• Controlling multiple projectiles simultaneously requires high spatial awareness.

Known Users

Cartoons

• P'Li (Avatar: The Legend of Korra)
• Zak (Sendokai Champions)
• Lon (Sendokai Champions)
• Kazkrad (Sendokai Champions)
• Krom (Sendokai Champions)

Manga/Anime

• Alice Fuji (Arachnid)
• Kumo (Arachnid)
• Durham Glaster (Black Cat)
• Uryū Ishida (Bleach)
• Son Goku (Dragon Ball)
• Yamcha (Dragon Ball)
• Freeza (Dragon Ball)
• Father (Full Metal Alchemist)
• Vivian (Nanatsu no Taizai)
• Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto)
• Kidōmaru (Naruto)
• Darui (Naruto)
• Mukade (Naruto)
• Lance's Pokémon (Pokémon Adventures)
• Gein (Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration)
• Medusa Gorgon (Soul Eater)
• Hol Horse (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure); via Emperor
• Guido Mista (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure); via Sex Pistols
• Clear Note (Zatch Bell!)

Video Games

• Link (The Legend of Zelda)
• Freischutz (Valkyrie Crusade)

Known Objects

• Control Chair (Stargate Series); for drone weaponry

Gallery

Alice Fuji (Arachnid) can control the trajectory of her hooked blade via the attached thread, which will also help her spread the Spider Thread around the area.

P'Li (Avatar: The Legend of Korra) is a unique Combustion Bender who can shift the flight course of her explosive beams.

Durham Glaster (Black Cat) can use his Tao to guide his Shot bullets.

Uryū Ishida (Bleach) can alter his the trajectory path of his Heilig Pfeil and Seele Schneider.

Son Goku (Dragon Ball) using his Bending Kamehameha to twist his blast to chase down an evading Raditz.

Yamcha (Dragon Ball) can control his Sōkidan, gaining kinetic energy as it continuously strikes the target at various angles.

Freeza (Dragon Ball) controlling the path of his Tsuibi Kienzan so long as he maintains concentration.

Father (Full Metal Alchemist) controlling the trajectory of enemy flames, redirecting it towards the enemy at faster speed and force.

Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto) using Manipulated Shuriken Technique to control the path of his thrown shuriken via wires.

Kidōmaru (Naruto) adding a chakra thread to his Spider War Bow: Terrible Split arrow to control the trajectory.

Darui (Naruto) controlling the path of his Storm Release: Laser Circus.

Mukade (Naruto) firing his fingertip missiles and controlling their trajectories via his chakra threads.

Link (The Legend of Zelda) can control the path of his Magical Boomerang.

Lance's Aerodactyl (Pokémon Adventures) bending its "Hyper Beam" in a zigzag fashion to gain momentum.

Lance's Dragonite (Pokémon Adventures) bending its "Hyper Beam" in various angles to redirect it to Palkia.

Gein (Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration) utilizing his wires with launcher darts at his fingertips to fire them off at high speed, controlling their trajectories via the wires.

Medusa Gorgon (Soul Eater) using her Vector Arrow, creating projectiles that she can control the trajectory, allowing sharp turns and even create a web-like pattern.

Freischutz (Valkyrie Crusade) can manipulate the trajectory of her magic bullets, making them always hit her targets.