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| image = Powers_isaac.jpg
| image = Powers_isaac.jpg
| caption = Isaac paints in a [[prophecy|prophetic]] trance.
| caption = Isaac paints in a [[prophecy|prophetic]] trance.
| held by = [[Isaac Mendez]], [[Usutu]]
| held by = [[Isaac Mendez]]
| absorbed by = [[Peter Petrelli]], [[Sylar]]
| absorbed by = [[Peter Petrelli]], [[Sylar]]
| ability to = Accurately [[prophecy|foresee]] future events
| ability to = Accurately [[prophecy|foresee]] future events
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==Characters==
==Characters==
<u>'''Confirmed'''</u>
*[[Isaac Mendez]] is the first character known to have this ability.
*[[Isaac Mendez]] is the first character known to have this ability.
*[[Peter Petrelli]] has [[empathic mimicry|absorbed]] this ability. (''[[Don't Look Back]]'')
*[[Peter Petrelli]] has [[empathic mimicry|copied]] this ability (''[[Don't Look Back]]''), and was later able to access it outside Isaac's presence. (''[[Don't Look Back]], [[Distractions]], [[The Hard Part]], [[Fight or Flight]]'')
*[[Sylar]] has [[Power theft|stolen]] this ability. (''[[.07%]]'')
*[[Sylar]] kills Isaac and begins work on a crude painting, showcasing the newly acquired power. (''[[.07%]]'')
*[[Usutu]] has this ability.

<u>'''Unconfirmed'''</u>
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* According to [[NBC.com]]'s interactive [[map]], [[Byron Bevington]] possesses precognition. ([[Heroes Evolutions]])
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* According to [[Chandra's journal]], a [[Journal female 2|Brazilian teenager]] potentially had this ability. {{epp|108}}


==Limits==
==Limits==
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Isaac always makes [[prophecy|prophecies]] in the form of [[paintings]] or drawings.
===Isaac Mendez===
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[[Isaac]] always made [[prophecy|prophecies]] in the form of [[paintings]] or drawings.


When painting a prophetic image, Isaac entered a trance-like state and his eyes became completely white. He was largely unaware of his surroundings in this state. (He did not enter such a trance when making prophetic sketches.)
When painting a prophetic image, Isaac enters a trance-like state and his eyes become completely white. He is largely unaware of his surroundings in this state. (He did not enter such a trance when making prophetic sketches.)


Isaac was able to depict the past, the present, and the future. The ''[[9th Wonders!]]'' graphic novel that Isaac created (namely, Issue #14) contains events from both the present and future timelines (''see [[9th Wonders!#Notes|here]] for more information''). Additionally, at least one of his [[series of eight]] paintings depicts a scene from [[1671]].
Isaac has been able to depict the past, the present, and the future. The ''[[9th Wonders!]]'' graphic novel that Isaac created (namely, Issue #14) contains events from both the present and future timelines. (''See [[9th_Wonders%21#Notes|here]] for more information.'')


Isaac was initially able to make prophetic images only under the influence of [[heroin]]. In ''[[Fallout]]'', he overcame this limitation.
Isaac was initially able to make prophetic images only under the influence of [[heroin]]. In ''[[Fallout]]'', he overcame this limitation.


As of ''[[Distractions]]'', Isaac could focus his precognitive powers. He made numerous paintings in an effort to locate [[Peter Petrelli]], but he did not realize that all of them were accurate until he realized that Peter was [[Invisibility|invisible]] in them.
As of ''[[Distractions]]'', Isaac can focus his precognitive powers. He made numerous paintings in an effort to locate [[Peter Petrelli]], but he did not realize that all of them were accurate until he realized that Peter was [[Invisibility|invisible]] in them.


It is not known if ''all'' the works Isaac created were prophetic or not.
It is not known if ''all'' the works Isaac creates are prophetic or not.


It seems that Isaac could only know the future by painting it because he had to look at the finished work. Peter seems not to make any mention of what he saw in the future, so painting the future is the only way to "record" what one sees. (''[[Distractions]]'')
It seems that Isaac can only know what the future is by painting it because he has to look at what he has drawn. Peter seems not to make any mention of what he saw in the future, so painting the future is the only way to "record" what one sees. (''[[Distractions]]'')

Also, Isaac has, at least once, painted a situation that occurred in the past when one of his [[series of eight]] paintings is shown to be [[Hiro]] fighting [[Adam Monroe]] (as Kensei) in [[Feudal Japan]].


The events depicted in prophetic images are not completely inevitable. Isaac painted a mural depicting the [[the explosion]] happening at ground level, and he and Peter later created several images depicting the destruction it caused. Thanks to the actions of several characters, the explosion occurred at a very high altitude, where it apparently did no damage to the city.
The events depicted in prophetic images are not completely inevitable. Isaac painted a mural depicting the [[the explosion]] happening at ground level, and he and Peter later created several images depicting the destruction it caused. Thanks to the actions of several characters, the explosion occurred at a very high altitude, where it apparently did no damage to the city.


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Peter looks at a blank canvas and is able to see flashes of a painting from a distance. Once in front of the canvas, he appears to be locked into the precognitive trance until he finished. {{epp|205}}
===Peter Petrelli===
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[[Peter]] looks at a blank canvas and is able to see flashes of a painting from a distance. Once in front of the canvas, he appears to be locked into the precognitive trance until he finishes. {{epp|205}}


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It is unknown if painting is the only way to manifest this power, as Sylar was seen receiving quick flashes of the future after being stabbed at [[Kirby Plaza]].
===Sylar===
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It is unknown if painting is the only way for [[Sylar]] manifest this power, as Sylar was shown receiving quick flashes of the future after being stabbed at [[Kirby Plaza]].

===Usutu===
[[Usutu]] has this ability, but was able to correctly identify [[Matt Parkman]] (although as Park-Man) because he had foreseen it. This may show a greater control of his ability than Isaac, as Isaac could often not identify the people he painted.


==Selected [[Examples of precognition|Examples]]==
==Selected [[Examples of precognition|Examples]]==
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Image:Sylar's precognition.jpg|[[Sylar]], after killing Isaac, has created several [[Sylar's paintings|paintings]].
Image:Sylar's precognition.jpg|[[Sylar]], after killing Isaac, has created several [[Sylar's paintings|paintings]].
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</gallery>

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==Notes==
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* According to [[NBC.com]]'s interactive [[map]], [[Byron Bevington]] also possesses precognition.
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* In ''[[Distractions]]'', Peter's eyes glazed over like Isaac's do when he enters a prophetic trance, and Peter again had visions of himself exploding. [[Peter's visions]] of the [[explosion]] may be linked to the precognitive powers he absorbed from Isaac.
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* According to [[Chandra's journal]], a [[Journal female 2|Brazilian teenager]] had this ability. {{epp|108}}
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* At times, Isaac has painted images of events that seem to be occurring in the present, not the future. However, he could easily be painting events in the '''near''' future that actually take place before he has time to finish the painting.


==Memorable Quotes==
==Memorable Quotes==
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: - [[Sylar]] (to [[Isaac Mendez]]) (''[[.07%]]'')
: - [[Sylar]] (to [[Isaac Mendez]]) (''[[.07%]]'')


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==Notes==
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* In ''[[Distractions]]'', Peter's eyes glazed over like Isaac's do when he entered a prophetic trance, and Peter again had [[Peter's dreams|visions]] of himself exploding. This was later confirmed to actually be a [[precognitive dreaming|prophetic dream]], an ability he had [[empathic mimicry|absorbed]] from [[Angela Petrelli]]. Why his eyes glazed over remains unknown.
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* At times, Isaac has painted images of events that seem to be occurring in the present, not the future. However, he could easily be painting events in the '''near''' future that actually take place before he has time to finish the painting.

== See Also ==
* For the similar ability to dream the future, please see '''[[precognitive dreaming]]'''.
* For the paintings created by this ability, please see '''[[Isaac's paintings]]''', '''[[Peter's paintings]]''', '''[[Sylar's paintings]]''', or '''[[Usutu's paintings]]'''.

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Revision as of 14:47, 28 September 2008

Precognition

Isaac paints in a prophetic trance.
Originally held by: Isaac Mendez
Absorbed by: Peter Petrelli, Sylar
Ability to: Accurately foresee future events
Examples of precognition

Precognition is the ability to accurately foresee future events.

Characters

Limits

Isaac always makes prophecies in the form of paintings or drawings.

When painting a prophetic image, Isaac enters a trance-like state and his eyes become completely white. He is largely unaware of his surroundings in this state. (He did not enter such a trance when making prophetic sketches.)

Isaac has been able to depict the past, the present, and the future. The 9th Wonders! graphic novel that Isaac created (namely, Issue #14) contains events from both the present and future timelines. (See here for more information.)

Isaac was initially able to make prophetic images only under the influence of heroin. In Fallout, he overcame this limitation.

As of Distractions, Isaac can focus his precognitive powers. He made numerous paintings in an effort to locate Peter Petrelli, but he did not realize that all of them were accurate until he realized that Peter was invisible in them.

It is not known if all the works Isaac creates are prophetic or not.

It seems that Isaac can only know what the future is by painting it because he has to look at what he has drawn. Peter seems not to make any mention of what he saw in the future, so painting the future is the only way to "record" what one sees. (Distractions)

Also, Isaac has, at least once, painted a situation that occurred in the past when one of his series of eight paintings is shown to be Hiro fighting Adam Monroe (as Kensei) in Feudal Japan.

The events depicted in prophetic images are not completely inevitable. Isaac painted a mural depicting the the explosion happening at ground level, and he and Peter later created several images depicting the destruction it caused. Thanks to the actions of several characters, the explosion occurred at a very high altitude, where it apparently did no damage to the city.

Peter looks at a blank canvas and is able to see flashes of a painting from a distance. Once in front of the canvas, he appears to be locked into the precognitive trance until he finished. (Fight or Flight)

It is unknown if painting is the only way to manifest this power, as Sylar was seen receiving quick flashes of the future after being stabbed at Kirby Plaza.

Selected Examples

Notes

  • According to NBC.com's interactive map, Byron Bevington also possesses precognition.
  • In Distractions, Peter's eyes glazed over like Isaac's do when he enters a prophetic trance, and Peter again had visions of himself exploding. Peter's visions of the explosion may be linked to the precognitive powers he absorbed from Isaac.
  • According to Chandra's journal, a Brazilian teenager had this ability. (Seven Minutes to Midnight)
  • At times, Isaac has painted images of events that seem to be occurring in the present, not the future. However, he could easily be painting events in the near future that actually take place before he has time to finish the painting.

Memorable Quotes

"Look around you at all these paintings! Every one of them has come true."

- Isaac Mendez (to Simone Deveaux) (One Giant Leap)


"You think you can paint the future? Paint one without me in it."

- Simone Deveaux (to Isaac Mendez) (One Giant Leap)


"You really can paint the future, just like the professor said. Fantastic."

- Sylar (to Isaac Mendez) (.07%)


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See Also:

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