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{{Infobox power
{{Infobox power
| image = Powers ted cabin.jpg
| image = Powers ted cabin.jpg
| caption = In a [[Ted's cabin|secluded cabin]], Ted harnesses his power by making fireballs in his hands.
| caption = In a [[Ted's cabin|secluded cabin]], [[Theodore Sprague|Ted]] harnesses his power by making fireballs in his hands.
| held by = [[Theodore Sprague]]
| held by = [[Theodore Sprague]] ([[Sylar's victims|deceased]])
| absorbed by = [[Peter Petrelli]] ([[Ability loss|lost]]), [[Sylar]] ([[Shanti virus|lost]]), [[Gabriel Gray (exposed future)|Future Gabriel]]
| absorbed by = [[Peter Petrelli]] ([[Ability loss|lost]]),<br> [[Sylar]] ([[Shanti virus|lost]]),<br> [[Gabriel Gray (exposed future)|Gabriel Gray]] ([[exposed future]])
| ability to = Emit radiation
| ability to = Emit radiation
}}
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==Characters==
==Characters==
<u>'''Confirmed'''</u>
they're all confirmed
*[[Ted Sprague]] was the first character in normal continuity to have this ability.
*[[Ted Sprague]] was the first character in normal continuity to have this ability. (''[[Nothing to Hide]]'')
*[[Peter Petrelli]] [[Empathic mimicry|absorbed]] this ability from Ted, but lost it when [[Arthur|his father]] [[Power absorption|stole]] his powers.
*[[Peter Petrelli]] [[Empathic mimicry|absorbed]] this ability from Ted (''[[The Hard Part]]''), but lost it when [[Arthur|his father]] [[Power absorption|stole]] his powers (''[[Dying of the Light]]'').
*[[Sylar]] [[Power theft|stole]] this ability from Ted, but lost it after being infected by the [[Shanti virus]].
*[[Sylar]] [[Power theft|stole]] this ability from Ted (''[[Landslide]]''), but lost it after being infected by the [[Shanti virus]] (''[[Kindred]]'').


<u>'''Future'''</u>
<u>'''Future'''</u>
*In a [[exposed future|possible future]], [[Gabriel Gray (exposed future)|Gabriel Gray]] has somehow regained this ability.
*In a [[exposed future|possible future]], [[Gabriel Gray (exposed future)|Gabriel Gray]] has somehow regained this ability. (''[[I Am Become Death]]'')


==Limits==
==Limits==
===[[Ted Sprague]]===
===[[Ted Sprague]]===
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Ted had limited control over his ability to emit radiation. When agitated, he appeared to emit radiation unintentionally. This radiation was harmful to people in his vicinity. His control did improve with practice, and he appeared to be able to emit radiation on purpose, but he apparently couldn't consistently prevent himself from emitting radiation, especially if angry or injured.


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Ted could apparently emit a broad spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, although he had only a limited understanding of the physics involved. He could not choose specifically whether to emit microwaves or gamma rays, but he could choose whether to radiate "hot" energy or "bright" energy. He also appeared to be able to emit neutron radiation, as some objects that have been exposed to him have become radioactive.
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Ted had limited control over his ability to emit radiation. When agitated, he appeared to emit radiation unintentionally. This radiation was harmful to people in his vicinity. His control did improve with practice, and he appeared to be able to emit radiation on purpose, but he apparently couldn't consistently prevent himself from emitting radiation, especially if angry or injured.


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At close range, Ted could produce enough radiation to bring a glass of water to a boil or melt a brass door lock in just a few seconds. His uncontrolled emissions set fire to common construction materials from several meters away. He was also capable of emitting an electromagnetic pulse strong enough to disable electronics throughout a [[Primatech Paper|large building]]. An uncontrolled release of radiation can generate a massive explosion similar to that of a nuclear bomb. In an [[Explosion future|alternate timeline]], such an explosion occurred in [[Kirby Plaza]] and was powerful enough to destroy most of the skyscrapers in Midtown Manhattan.
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Ted could apparently emit a broad spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, although he had only a limited understanding of the physics involved. He could not choose specifically whether to emit microwaves or gamma rays, but he could choose whether to radiate "hot" energy or "bright" energy. He also appeared to be able to emit neutron radiation, as some objects that have been exposed to him have become radioactive.


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Ted appeared to be [[ability immunity|unharmed by his own radioactive emissions]]. He caused the deaths of others (reducing people to skeletal remains) during at least two [[Ted's escapes|escapes]], but never appeared to affect himself. Whether this immunity applies to radiation from other sources is unknown. Additionally, the Company believed that [[clonazepam]] could act as a tranquilizer for Ted. However, despite being injected with it, he still blew up [[The Bennets' home (Odessa)|the Bennets' home]] in a massive explosion (''[[Company Man]]'').
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At close range, Ted could produce enough radiation to bring a glass of water to a boil or melt a brass door lock in just a few seconds. His uncontrolled emissions set fire to common construction materials from several meters away. He was also capable of emitting an electromagnetic pulse strong enough to disable electronics throughout a [[Primatech Paper|large building]]. An uncontrolled release of radiation can generate a massive explosion similar to that of a nuclear bomb. In an [[Explosion future|alternate timeline]], such an explosion occured in [[Kirby Plaza]] and was powerful enough to destroy most of the skyscrapers in Midtown Manhattan.

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Ted appeared to be [[ability immunity|unharmed by his own radioactive emissions]]. He caused the deaths of others (reducing people to skeletal remains) during at least two [[Ted's escapes|escapes]], but never appeared to affect himself. Whether this immunity applies to radiation from other sources is unknown. Additionally, the Company believed that [[clonazepam]] could act as a tranquilizer for Ted. However, despite being injected with it, he still blew up [[the Bennets' home (Costa Verde)|the Bennets' home]] in a massive explosion (''[[Company Man]]'').


===[[Peter Petrelli]]===
===[[Peter Petrelli]]===
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When he absorbed this ability from Ted Sprague in ''[[The Hard Part]]'' after meeting him at Kirby Plaza, he had to intensely concentrate to get this power under control. Before meeting Ted, Peter expressed fear that this ability would be too strong for him to contain. In ''[[How to Stop an Exploding Man]]'', he even passed out attempting to do so. During his fight with [[Sylar]], he lost control and was on the verge of exploding, but thanks to [[Nathan]], he was flown high enough to explode without causing any significant damage to anyone other than Nathan who suffered severe radiation burns. Peter himself survived exploding though whether it was due to the nature of this ability or due to Peter being able to [[rapid cell regeneration|regenerate]] is unclear.


Following Peter's explosion, he gained control over the ability, not losing control over it even when he had no memory and only accessed his powers randomly in general. In ''[[Powerless]]'', Peter was able to use this ability to destroy Strain 138 of the [[Shanti virus]] and [[outbreak future|alter the future]]. In this case, Peter was able to release a blast of radiation between his hands powerful enough to destroy the virus without harming Nathan or [[Matt Parkman|Matt]] who were nearby. He also didn't fall into danger of exploding again.
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When he absorbed this ability from Ted Sprague in ''[[The Hard Part]]'' after meeting him at Kirby Plaza, he had to intensely concentrate to get this power under control. In ''[[How to Stop an Exploding Man]]'', he even passed out attempting to do so. During his fight with [[Sylar]], he lost control and was on the verge of exploding, but thanks to [[Nathan]], he was flown high enough to explode without causing any significant damage to anyone other than Nathan who suffered severe radiation burns.


Later Peter lost this ability when [[Arthur Petrelli]] [[power absorption|stole his powers]]. (''[[Dying of the Light]]'')
Since then, he has shown greater control over this ability. After four months of not using it, he used it to safely incinerate [[Shanti Virus|Strain 138]] without losing control or exploding.


===[[Sylar]]===
===[[Sylar]]===

After taking this ability from Ted , Sylar stands on the roof of a building, conjuring up radiation on command (''[[Landslide]]''). Sylar has never been seen emitting radiation unintentionally, and conjured plumes of smoke shortly after acquiring the ability, whereas Ted took an extended period of time to do the same.
After taking this ability from Ted , Sylar stands on the roof of a building, conjuring up radiation on command (''[[Landslide]]''). Sylar has never been seen emitting radiation unintentionally, and conjured plumes of smoke shortly after acquiring the ability, whereas Ted took an extended period of time to do the same.

Sylar lost this ability to the [[Shanti Virus]].


===[[Sylar (exposed future)|Future Gabriel]]===
===[[Sylar (exposed future)|Future Gabriel]]===
Gabriel becomes enraged after his [[Noah Gray|son]] is killed by [[Knox (exposed future)|Knox]]. He channels this ability through his hands when he punches Knox. He begins to lose control of the ability, however, and soon explodes, destroying [[Costa Verde]].
Gabriel becomes enraged after his [[Noah Gray|son]] is killed by [[Knox (exposed future)|Knox]]. He channels this ability through his hands when he punches Knox. He begins to lose control of the ability, however, and soon explodes, destroying [[Costa Verde]].


==Selected [[Examples of induced radioactivity|Examples]]==
==Selected [[Examples of induced radioactivity|Examples]]==
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"''Hazmat teams scoured the scene but didn't find any incendiaries. No plutonium, no uranium -- nothing. They did, however, find a [[Ted Sprague|fingerprint]]. Seared to the bone like a brand.''"
"''Hazmat teams scoured the scene but didn't find any incendiaries. No plutonium, no uranium -- nothing. They did, however, find a [[Ted Sprague|fingerprint]]. Seared to the bone like a brand.''"

: - [[Matt]], [[Audrey]] (''[[Nothing to Hide]]'')
: - [[Matt]], [[Audrey]] (''[[Nothing to Hide]]'')




"''Do you have any idea what would happen if you did that? Because I don't. Maybe I'll [[Exploding Man (painting)|explode]]. Maybe I'll take out this whole hospital. Maybe I'll wipe out this city like an [[explosion|atomic bomb]]!''"
"''Do you have any idea what would happen if you did that? Because I don't. Maybe I'll [[Exploding Man (painting)|explode]]. Maybe I'll take out this whole hospital. Maybe I'll wipe out this city like an [[explosion|atomic bomb]]!''"


: - Ted (to [[Audrey]]) (''[[Nothing to Hide]]'')
: - Ted (to [[Audrey]]) (''[[Nothing to Hide]]'')
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"''Boom!''"
"''Boom!''"

: - [[Sylar]] (''[[Landslide]]'')
: - [[Sylar]] (''[[Landslide]]'')


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* While Ted, Peter, and Sylar have never been harmed by their own radiation emissions, Amid's hands had visible radiation damage, as seen in a scene in the unaired pilot.
* While Ted, Peter, and Sylar have never been harmed by their own radiation emissions, Amid's hands had visible radiation damage, as seen in a scene in the unaired pilot.
* Ted's [[:Image:Ted chart.jpg|medical chart]] from the [[primatechpaper.com#... Folder Contents|old Assignment Tracker]] indicated that the mitochondria in his cells could cause nuclear fusion between [[wikipedia:deuterium|deuterium]] and [[wikipedia:tritium|tritium]] atoms. The words "hook up w/ [[wikipedia:lithium|Li]]" are also scribbled in his chart. The nuclear fusion between deuterium and tritium releases a free neutron, which, in some proposed fusion reactors, could be captured by an atom of [[wikipedia:lithium|lithium]] to produce more tritium.
* Ted's [[:Image:Ted chart.jpg|medical chart]] from the [[primatechpaper.com#... Folder Contents|old Assignment Tracker]] indicated that the mitochondria in his cells could cause nuclear fusion between [[wikipedia:deuterium|deuterium]] and [[wikipedia:tritium|tritium]] atoms. The words "hook up w/ [[wikipedia:lithium|Li]]" are also scribbled in his chart. The nuclear fusion between deuterium and tritium releases a free neutron, which, in some proposed fusion reactors, could be captured by an atom of [[wikipedia:lithium|lithium]] to produce more tritium.
* Occasionally, the eyes of some users of this ability [[eye alteration|glow orange-red]] (''[[Godsend]]'', ''[[Company Man]]''). This seems to happen when the characters are under extreme emotional duress.
* Mohinder once said that Peter Petrelli might be dangerous if he encountered an "unstable ability". Induced radioactivity may be such an unstable ability, as everyone who has possessed it has had trouble controlling it at one time or another.
* This ability is tied to three of the alternate futures in the ''Heroes'' storyline in different ways: the [[explosion future]], the [[outbreak future]] and the [[exposed future]]. In the latter, Peter's presence in the future causes [[Gabriel Gray (exposed future)|Future Gabriel]] to lose control of the ability and destroy [[Costa Verde]], killing 200,000 people. In the explosion future, Sylar originally and Peter after saving [[Claire Bennet|Claire]] exploding causes the future and stopping the explosion alters it. With the outbreak future, Peter alters the timeline by using this ability to destroy [[Shanti virus|the virus]] that causes said timeline.
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* [[Arthur Petrelli]] [[ability absorption|stole]] his son [[Peter]]'s abilities, saying, "I have [your powers] now." (''[[Dying of the Light]]''). It is presumed that Arthur stole all of Peter's abilities, including induced radioactivity. However, it is possible that Arthur did not steal all of Peter's abilities. Since Arthur never used this ability, there is no conclusive evidence that he actually stole this ability.
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Latest revision as of 07:08, 9 May 2016

Induced radioactivity

In a secluded cabin, Ted harnesses his power by making fireballs in his hands.
Originally held by: Theodore Sprague (deceased)
Absorbed by: Peter Petrelli (lost),
Sylar (lost),
Gabriel Gray (exposed future)
Ability to: Emit radiation
Examples of induced radioactivity

Induced radioactivity is the ability to manipulate the movement of subatomic particles, thus generating and emitting toxic radiation.

Characters

Confirmed

Future

Limits

Ted Sprague

Ted had limited control over his ability to emit radiation. When agitated, he appeared to emit radiation unintentionally. This radiation was harmful to people in his vicinity. His control did improve with practice, and he appeared to be able to emit radiation on purpose, but he apparently couldn't consistently prevent himself from emitting radiation, especially if angry or injured.

Ted could apparently emit a broad spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, although he had only a limited understanding of the physics involved. He could not choose specifically whether to emit microwaves or gamma rays, but he could choose whether to radiate "hot" energy or "bright" energy. He also appeared to be able to emit neutron radiation, as some objects that have been exposed to him have become radioactive.

At close range, Ted could produce enough radiation to bring a glass of water to a boil or melt a brass door lock in just a few seconds. His uncontrolled emissions set fire to common construction materials from several meters away. He was also capable of emitting an electromagnetic pulse strong enough to disable electronics throughout a large building. An uncontrolled release of radiation can generate a massive explosion similar to that of a nuclear bomb. In an alternate timeline, such an explosion occurred in Kirby Plaza and was powerful enough to destroy most of the skyscrapers in Midtown Manhattan.

Ted appeared to be unharmed by his own radioactive emissions. He caused the deaths of others (reducing people to skeletal remains) during at least two escapes, but never appeared to affect himself. Whether this immunity applies to radiation from other sources is unknown. Additionally, the Company believed that clonazepam could act as a tranquilizer for Ted. However, despite being injected with it, he still blew up the Bennets' home in a massive explosion (Company Man).

Peter Petrelli

When he absorbed this ability from Ted Sprague in The Hard Part after meeting him at Kirby Plaza, he had to intensely concentrate to get this power under control. Before meeting Ted, Peter expressed fear that this ability would be too strong for him to contain. In How to Stop an Exploding Man, he even passed out attempting to do so. During his fight with Sylar, he lost control and was on the verge of exploding, but thanks to Nathan, he was flown high enough to explode without causing any significant damage to anyone other than Nathan who suffered severe radiation burns. Peter himself survived exploding though whether it was due to the nature of this ability or due to Peter being able to regenerate is unclear.

Following Peter's explosion, he gained control over the ability, not losing control over it even when he had no memory and only accessed his powers randomly in general. In Powerless, Peter was able to use this ability to destroy Strain 138 of the Shanti virus and alter the future. In this case, Peter was able to release a blast of radiation between his hands powerful enough to destroy the virus without harming Nathan or Matt who were nearby. He also didn't fall into danger of exploding again.

Later Peter lost this ability when Arthur Petrelli stole his powers. (Dying of the Light)

Sylar

After taking this ability from Ted , Sylar stands on the roof of a building, conjuring up radiation on command (Landslide). Sylar has never been seen emitting radiation unintentionally, and conjured plumes of smoke shortly after acquiring the ability, whereas Ted took an extended period of time to do the same.

Sylar lost this ability to the Shanti Virus.

Future Gabriel

Gabriel becomes enraged after his son is killed by Knox. He channels this ability through his hands when he punches Knox. He begins to lose control of the ability, however, and soon explodes, destroying Costa Verde.

Selected Examples

Memorable Quotes

"Yeah, but there's nothing out of the ordinary here, right? Doesn't this guy look like any other burn victim?"

"He's putting out 1800 curies of radiation."

"Whoa."

"Hazmat teams scoured the scene but didn't find any incendiaries. No plutonium, no uranium -- nothing. They did, however, find a fingerprint. Seared to the bone like a brand."

- Matt, Audrey (Nothing to Hide)


"Do you have any idea what would happen if you did that? Because I don't. Maybe I'll explode. Maybe I'll take out this whole hospital. Maybe I'll wipe out this city like an atomic bomb!"

- Ted (to Audrey) (Nothing to Hide)


"Boom!"

- Sylar (Landslide)

Notes

  • Amid Halebi ("The Engineer" from the unaired pilot and In His Own Image) has this ability.
  • While Ted, Peter, and Sylar have never been harmed by their own radiation emissions, Amid's hands had visible radiation damage, as seen in a scene in the unaired pilot.
  • Ted's medical chart from the old Assignment Tracker indicated that the mitochondria in his cells could cause nuclear fusion between deuterium and tritium atoms. The words "hook up w/ Li" are also scribbled in his chart. The nuclear fusion between deuterium and tritium releases a free neutron, which, in some proposed fusion reactors, could be captured by an atom of lithium to produce more tritium.
  • Occasionally, the eyes of some users of this ability glow orange-red (Godsend, Company Man). This seems to happen when the characters are under extreme emotional duress.
  • This ability is tied to three of the alternate futures in the Heroes storyline in different ways: the explosion future, the outbreak future and the exposed future. In the latter, Peter's presence in the future causes Future Gabriel to lose control of the ability and destroy Costa Verde, killing 200,000 people. In the explosion future, Sylar originally and Peter after saving Claire exploding causes the future and stopping the explosion alters it. With the outbreak future, Peter alters the timeline by using this ability to destroy the virus that causes said timeline.
  • Arthur Petrelli stole his son Peter's abilities, saying, "I have [your powers] now." (Dying of the Light). It is presumed that Arthur stole all of Peter's abilities, including induced radioactivity. However, it is possible that Arthur did not steal all of Peter's abilities. Since Arthur never used this ability, there is no conclusive evidence that he actually stole this ability.


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