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==Examples== |
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===[[Ability supercharging]]== |
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'''Central ability:''' '' |
'''Central ability:''' ''Amplify the effect of an ability by touch.'' |
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'''Byproducts:''' |
'''Byproducts:''' ''[[Ando]] can generate a red colored [[Electric manipulation|lightning]] with his ability.'' |
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===[[Accelerated probability]]=== |
===[[Accelerated probability]]=== |
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'''Central ability:''' ''See the choices in a situation, predict the outcomes, and choose the best path.''<br> |
'''Central ability:''' ''See the choices in a situation, predict the outcomes, and choose the best path.''<br> |
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'''Byproducts:''' [[Santiago]] and [[Edward]] both can move [[Super speed|very fast]]. Edward can also generate a form of [[lightning]]. |
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===[[Aura absorption]]=== |
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'''Central ability:''' ''See and absorb auras.''<br> |
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'''Byproducts:''' Any ability [[Linda Tavara]] absorbs from an aura becomes a byproduct of her own ability. |
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===[[Empathic mimicry]]=== |
===[[Empathic mimicry]]=== |
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'''Central ability:''' ''Read minds and project thoughts.''<br> |
'''Central ability:''' ''Read minds and project thoughts.''<br> |
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'''Byproduct(s):''' [[Matt]] and [[Maury Parkman]] can both create [[illusion]]s. Matt can also [[Persuasion|persuade]] people to do his bidding. |
'''Byproduct(s):''' [[Matt]] and [[Maury Parkman]] can both create [[illusion]]s. Matt can also [[Persuasion|persuade]] people to do his bidding. |
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===[[Illusion]]=== |
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'''Central ability:''' ''Manipulate what people see.''<br> |
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'''Byproducts:''' [[Candice Willmer]] can [[:Image:Powers_candice_twins.jpg|be at two places at the same time]] and maybe [[Invisibility|not be seen]]. |
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===Notes=== |
===Notes=== |
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Latest revision as of 07:59, 23 April 2009
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 Though Edward's ability is Accelerated probability, he can discharge Lightning. |
Though rare, some evolved humans can demonstrate more than one ability. These extra abilities are, in fact, byproducts of their users' central ability.
Examples
=Ability supercharging
Central ability: Amplify the effect of an ability by touch. Byproducts: Ando can generate a red colored lightning with his ability.
Accelerated probability
Central ability: See the choices in a situation, predict the outcomes, and choose the best path.
Byproducts: Santiago and Edward both can move very fast. Edward can also generate a form of lightning.
Aura absorption
Central ability: See and absorb auras.
Byproducts: Any ability Linda Tavara absorbs from an aura becomes a byproduct of her own ability.
Empathic mimicry
Central ability: Absorb abilities.
Byproducts: Any ability Peter Petrelli absorbs becomes a byproduct of his own ability.
Plant manipulation
Central ability: Manipulate vegetation.
Byproduct(s): Brendan Lewis can regenerate due to the plant like characteristics of his physiology.
Power absorption
Central ability: Absorb abilities.
Byproducts: Any ability Arthur Petrelli absorbs becomes a byproduct of his own ability.
Possible examples
Intuitive aptitude
Central ability: Understand how complex systems work.
Byproduct(s): Sylar can absorb abilities by studying his victim's brains, and through empathy.
Mental manipulation
Central ability: Erase memories.
Byproduct(s): The Haitian can erase memories, as well as shut down a persons brain.
Space-time manipulation
Central ability: Travel through, reverse, slow, and stop time.
Byproduct(s): Hiro Nakamura can teleport in addition to his time manipulating abilities.
Telepathy
Central ability: Read minds and project thoughts.
Byproduct(s): Matt and Maury Parkman can both create illusions. Matt can also persuade people to do his bidding.
Illusion
Central ability: Manipulate what people see.
Byproducts: Candice Willmer can be at two places at the same time and maybe not be seen.
Notes
- Every ability may have a byproduct, but is seen as a part of the central ability and vice-versa. The above listed may not be byproducts at all, and are just aspects of their respective abilities.
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