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{{Infobox power |
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| caption = [[Micah]] exercises his power to |
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| held by = [[Micah Sanders]] |
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==Selected [[Examples of technopathy|Examples]]== |
==Selected [[Examples of technopathy|Examples]]== |
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Image:Powers_micah.jpg|Micah uses an "out of order" phone to call [[Niki|his mother]].<br>(''[[Nothing to Hide]]'') |
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Image:Powers_micah_atm.jpg|Micah communicates with an ATM, and convinces it to dispense a [[Micah's money|load of cash]].<br>(''[[The Fix]]'') |
Image:Powers_micah_atm.jpg|Micah communicates with an ATM, and convinces it to dispense a [[Micah's money|load of cash]].<br>(''[[The Fix]]'') |
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Image:Powers_micah_computer.jpg|Micah asks a computer who posted a hurtful image about [[Niki Sanders|his mom]].<br>(''[[Bully]]'') |
Image:Powers_micah_computer.jpg|Micah asks a computer who posted a hurtful image about [[Niki Sanders|his mom]].<br>(''[[Bully]]'') |
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Image:Ballot.jpg|Micah "talks" to a voting machine.(''[[Landslide]]'') |
Image:Ballot.jpg|Micah "talks" to a voting machine.(''[[Landslide]]'') |
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Image:Don't push the button.jpg|Micah uses his power to use a disabled elevator.<br>(''[[How to Stop an Exploding Man]]'') |
Image:Don't push the button.jpg|Micah uses his power to use a disabled elevator.<br>(''[[How to Stop an Exploding Man]]'') |
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Image:Powers micah versus the cable company.jpg|Micah convinces a cable box to show him free pay-per-view.<br>(''[[The Kindness of Strangers]]'') |
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Image:Powers micah no remote needed.jpg|Micah demonstrates his ability for his cousin [[Monica]].<br>{{epp|205}} |
Image:Powers micah no remote needed.jpg|Micah demonstrates his ability for his cousin [[Monica]].<br>{{epp|205}} |
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Image:This way.jpg|Micah uses Niki's cell phone to track [[Monica]]'s cell phone. <br>(''[[Powerless]]'') |
Image:This way.jpg|Micah uses Niki's cell phone to track [[Monica]]'s cell phone. <br>(''[[Powerless]]'') |
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Revision as of 02:52, 29 December 2007
| Technopathy | |
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 Micah exercises his power to use a broken telephone with a single touch. | |
| Held by: | Micah Sanders |
| Ability to: | Manipulate electronics |
| Examples of technopathy | |
Technopathy is the ability to control and manipulate electronics with the mind.
Characters
- Micah Sanders is the only character known to have this ability.
Limits
Micah's power of technopathy seems to work through physical or non-physical contact with electronics. He has been able to access the technology of broken items as well as working items. He describes his power as talking to machines. He can identify even the slightest signals in technology and uses electronics around him for tracking purposes.
Selected Examples
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Micah uses his power to unlock a security door.
(The Hard Part) -
Micah "talks" to a voting machine.(Landslide) -
Micah uses his power to use a disabled elevator.
(How to Stop an Exploding Man) -
Micah convinces a cable box to show him free pay-per-view.
(The Kindness of Strangers) -
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Memorable Quotes
"What you do here today with your incredible ability is going to save many lives."
"What do you want me to do?"
"What comes naturally -- talking to machines."
"How did you do that?"
"I told the lights I needed them to be off for a while."
"You told 'em?"
"Yeah."
Notes
- Micah solders a circuit-board. He appears to have an innate understanding of the physical wiring and mechanics of electronics. (Genesis)
- Micah receives a $2,000 laptop from his grandfather. Within minutes, Micah dissembles the laptop, appearing to know exactly how the machine works. (Six Months Ago)
- In an interview, Bryan Fuller said that Micah's powers allow him to communicate with electronics "like R2D2".
Please refer to Theory:Technopathy for fan-created theories and other speculation.