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Many [[evolved humans]] have shown that, over time and through experience, their [[abilities]] can '''develop''' and become more powerful.
Many [[evolved humans]] have shown that, over time and through experience, their [[abilities]] can '''develop''' and become more powerful.
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===[[Clairsentience]]===
===[[Clairsentience]]===
When she first discovered her ability, [[Bridget Bailey]] was having trouble controlling it. She would get a memory of any object she touched. After gaining control of her visions, became able to scan the "surface memories" of an object.
When she first discovered her ability, [[Bridget Bailey]] was having trouble controlling it. She would get a memory of any object she touched. After gaining control of her visions, became able to scan the "surface memories" of an object.


[[Sylar]] has been shown to be able to 'see' experiences and emotions of people {{epp|305}} and has implied that he can absorb the memories of a conscious person {{epp|325}}.
[[Sylar]] has been shown to be able to 'see' experiences and emotions of people {{epp|305}} and has implied that he can absorb the memories of a conscious person {{epp|325}}.

===[[Earth manipulation]]===
[[Sparrow Redhouse]] has stated that when she discovered her ability she could only control earth when he was in contact with the ground. After being sucked out of [[Flight 195]], she was able to control the earth while in the air to save herself ''([[Rebellion, Part 2]])''.


===[[Electric manipulation]]===
===[[Electric manipulation]]===
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===[[Empathic mimicry]]===
===[[Empathic mimicry]]===
When [[Peter Petrelli]] first discovered his [[Empathic mimicry|original ability]], he could only mimic the abilities of those in his presence {{epp|101}}. Later, his ability developed and he was able to recall absorbed abilities outside of the source's presence by remembering how they made him feel {{epp|114}}. Also, while suffering form amnesia, Peter was still able to use his absorbed abilities {{epp|201}}. Before [[Arthur|his father]] [[Power absorption|took his abilities]] {{epp|306}}, Peter had access to [[Peter#Original_Ability|fifteen absorbed abilities.]]
When [[Peter Petrelli]] first discovered his [[Empathic mimicry|original ability]], he could only mimic the abilities of those in his presence {{epp|101}}. Later, his ability developed and he was able to recall absorbed abilities outside of the source's presence by remembering how they made him feel {{epp|114}} and later could use absorbed abilities suffering form [[Mental manipulation|amnesia]], without remembering the source of the powers {{epp|201}}. Before [[Arthur|his father]] [[Power absorption|took his abilities]] {{epp|306}}, Peter had access to [[Peter#Original_Ability|fifteen absorbed abilities.]]


===[[Freezing]]/Water manipulation===
===[[Freezing]]===
Originally, [[Tracy]] could only freeze objects through touch {{epp|302}}. However, after being held captive for some time she was able to build up a 'cold snap'. This 'cold snap', when unleashed, was able to freeze solid everything in a parking garage, even Tracy herself (although she was covered in water at the time) {{epp|320}}. Tracy's frozen, shattered body was also able to wink at [[Noah]], foreshadowing her return {{epp|320}}. As shown in ''[[An Invisible Thread]]'', Tracy's ability has evolved past just freezing things. She can now also mimic and control water.
Originally, [[Tracy]] could only freeze objects through touch {{epp|302}}. However, after being held captive for some time she was able to build up a 'cold snap'. This 'cold snap', when unleashed (from her entire body), was able to freeze solid everything in a parking garage, even Tracy herself (although she was covered in water at the time) {{epp|320}}. Tracy's frozen, shattered body was also able to wink at [[Noah]], foreshadowing her return {{epp|320}}. As shown in ''[[An Invisible Thread]]'', Tracy's ability has evolved past just freezing things. She can now also [[Water mimicry|mimic]] and control water.


===[[Induced radioactivity]]===
===[[Induced radioactivity]]===
[[Ted Sprague]] was initially only able to "burn hot," heating his environment, explosively at times and passively emit radiation {{epp|107}}. He was later able to "burn bright" and produce an electro-magnetic pulse with his ability to knock out the security systems in a Primatech holding facility, causing no apparent heat or radiation damage to the facility or [[Matt|the person near him]] {{epp|119}}.
[[Ted Sprague]] was initially only able to "burn hot," heating his environment, explosively at times and passively emit radiation {{epp|107}}. He was later able to "burn bright" and produce an electro-magnetic pulse with his ability to knock out the security systems in a Primatech holding facility, causing no apparent heat or radiation damage to the facility or [[Matt|the person near him]] {{epp|119}}.


===[[Intuitive aptitude]]===
===[[Intuitive aptitude]]===
[[Sylar]] was first only able to use his power to quickly diagnose failures in mechanical watches, making him a very successful watch repair man. After a visit from [[Chandra Suresh]] and talking about his research, Sylar surmised that he could use his ability to acquire [[List of abilities|abilities]] by [[Ability theft|studying his victim's brain]] {{epp|110}}. However, with the aid of [[Arthur Petrelli]], Sylar discovered he could also obtain the ability of another [[evolved human]] by means of an empathic connection with the person (similar to empathic mimicry but not as passive) {{epp|309}}.
[[Sylar]] was first only able to use his power to quickly diagnose failures in mechanical watches, making him a very successful watch repair man. After a visit from [[Chandra Suresh]] and talking about his research, Sylar surmised that he could use his ability to acquire [[List of abilities|abilities]] by [[Brain examination|studying his victim's brain]] {{epp|110}}. However, with the aid of [[Arthur Petrelli]], Sylar discovered he could also obtain the ability of another [[evolved human]] by means of an empathic connection with the person (similar to empathic mimicry but not as passive) {{epp|309}}.


===[[Poison emission]]===
===[[Poison emission]]===
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===[[Pyrokinesis]]===
===[[Pyrokinesis]]===
A normal pyrokinetic is only able to produce an orange flame. {{epp|113}} However, after working hard to improve his ability, [[Flint Gordon, Jr]] was able to increase the intensity of his pyrokinesis. His flames now burn blue (''[[Playing with Fire]]'').
[[Meredith]] is only able to produce an orange flame {{epp|113}}. [[Flint Gordon, Jr|Her brother]] was able to increase the intensity of his pyrokinesis, making it "extra hot". His flames now burn blue (''[[Playing with Fire]]''). When injected with [[adrenaline]] by Sylar, Meredith exploded and caused a fire that destroyed [[Primatech Research|a building]].
===[[Shape shifting]]===
===[[Shape shifting]]===
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Telekinetics can also use it like a knife. Sylar is able to [[brain removal|gain acess to the brains]] of [[Sylar's victims|his victims]] this way {{epp|109}}. [[Samson Gray]] also used this aspect of telekinesis, in order to kill his wife {{epp|318}}.
Telekinetics can also use it like a knife. Sylar is able to [[brain removal|gain acess to the brains]] of [[Sylar's victims|his victims]] this way {{epp|109}}. [[Samson Gray]] also used this aspect of telekinesis, in order to kill his wife {{epp|318}}.

===[[Terrakinesis]]===
[[Sparrow Redhouse]], when a girl, could make the dirt move. She got older and discovered that she could move a lot more than dirt, but only when in contact with the ground. She was able to destroy an apartment
After being sucked out of [[Flight 195]], she was able to control the earth while in the air to save herself. ''([[Rebellion, Part 2]])'' She theorized that she could manipulate the ground from the air because of the [[adrenaline]] of falling from the plane.


===[[Telepathy]]===
===[[Telepathy]]===
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* Originally, [[Hiro]] had the power of [[space-time manipulation]]: he could stop time, teleport, and time travel. [[Arthur Petrelli]] [[power theft|stole this ability]] from Hiro (''[[Our Father]]''). Later, [[Matt Parkman, Jr.]] touched Hiro and [[Matt's ability|activated his power]], granting him the ability to stop time, but not to teleport {{epp|320}}. Now, Hiro experiences headaches and nosebleeds when he uses his power too much and is strained, while before he could freeze time effortlessly and painlessly. (''[[I Am Sylar]]'')
* Originally, [[Hiro]] had the power of [[space-time manipulation]]: he could stop time, teleport, and time travel. [[Arthur Petrelli]] [[power theft|stole this ability]] from Hiro (''[[Our Father]]''). Later, [[Matt Parkman, Jr.]] touched Hiro and [[Matt's ability|activated his power]], granting him the ability to stop time, but not to teleport {{epp|320}}. Now, Hiro experiences headaches and nosebleeds when he uses his power too much and is strained, while before he could freeze time effortlessly and painlessly. (''[[I Am Sylar]]'')


==Notes==
*There are 3 main examples of undevelopable abilities: [[rapid cell regeneration]], [[space-time manipulation]] and [[flight]].
**[[Rapid cell regeneration]] is passive and the possessor has no mental control over its workings.
**[[Space-time manipulation]] is already extremely powerful.
**[[Flight]] is the only thing the possessor can achieve.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 01:36, 4 June 2009

Ability development

Matt's developed telepathy allows him to use precognition.

Many evolved humans have shown that, over time and through experience, their abilities can develop and become more powerful.

Examples of Ability Development

Accelerated probability

Both Edward and Santiago are able to predict probabilities and move at super speeds (Destiny, Part 1), but Edward was able to develop his ability over the years to produce a ball of electricity with it (Destiny, Part 4).

Ability supercharging

When he first used his synthetic ability, Ando could only supercharge another's ability through touch (Dual). Ando has since been able to develop his ability and can now generate a concussive energy burst with his power (first seen in The Second Coming by his future self but was first shown in the present timeline in Cold Snap). Hiro describes Ando's ability as 'red lightning' (Baby Power).

Clairsentience

When she first discovered her ability, Bridget Bailey was having trouble controlling it. She would get a memory of any object she touched. After gaining control of her visions, became able to scan the "surface memories" of an object.

Sylar has been shown to be able to 'see' experiences and emotions of people (Angels and Monsters) and has implied that he can absorb the memories of a conscious person (An Invisible Thread).

Electric manipulation

Both Elle and a Homeland Security agent could generate electrical arcs (Four Months Ago..., Walls, Part 1). In the Explosion future timeline, the DHS agent had developed his ability and could levitate using it (Walls, Part 1).

Electronic communication

When they were alive, both Richard Drucker (Assignment Tracker 2.0) and Hana Gitelman (Wireless, Part 2) were able to manipulate, generate and interpret electronic/digital communications. After the death of their physical bodies, they then transferred their consciousness' into the digital medium (The Death of Hana Gitelman, Part 2).

Empathic mimicry

When Peter Petrelli first discovered his original ability, he could only mimic the abilities of those in his presence (Genesis). Later, his ability developed and he was able to recall absorbed abilities outside of the source's presence by remembering how they made him feel (Distractions) and later could use absorbed abilities suffering form amnesia, without remembering the source of the powers (Four Months Later...). Before his father took his abilities (Dying of the Light), Peter had access to fifteen absorbed abilities.

Freezing

Originally, Tracy could only freeze objects through touch (The Butterfly Effect). However, after being held captive for some time she was able to build up a 'cold snap'. This 'cold snap', when unleashed (from her entire body), was able to freeze solid everything in a parking garage, even Tracy herself (although she was covered in water at the time) (Cold Snap). Tracy's frozen, shattered body was also able to wink at Noah, foreshadowing her return (Cold Snap). As shown in An Invisible Thread, Tracy's ability has evolved past just freezing things. She can now also mimic and control water.

Induced radioactivity

Ted Sprague was initially only able to "burn hot," heating his environment, explosively at times and passively emit radiation (Nothing to Hide). He was later able to "burn bright" and produce an electro-magnetic pulse with his ability to knock out the security systems in a Primatech holding facility, causing no apparent heat or radiation damage to the facility or the person near him (.07%).

Intuitive aptitude

Sylar was first only able to use his power to quickly diagnose failures in mechanical watches, making him a very successful watch repair man. After a visit from Chandra Suresh and talking about his research, Sylar surmised that he could use his ability to acquire abilities by studying his victim's brain (Six Months Ago). However, with the aid of Arthur Petrelli, Sylar discovered he could also obtain the ability of another evolved human by means of an empathic connection with the person (similar to empathic mimicry but not as passive) (It's Coming).

Poison emission

When she first discovered her ability, Maya needed Alejandro to deactivate her ability for her (Four Months Ago...). Later, with the help of Sylar, she becomes able to deactivate her ability at will (Truth & Consequences).

Precognitive dreaming

Both Angela and Peter have shown that this ability is mainly dreaming the future (Fallout). However, she was able to appear in Sylar's dream to convince him to wake up and escape from Level 5 (Eris Quod Sum) and Peter was able to interact with his dreams - by talking to someone in one (How to Stop an Exploding Man) and obtaining an object from another (Truth & Consequences).

Puppet master

Eric Doyle originally was able to control the movements of others (Angels and Monsters). Since then he has shown he can also control the motor functions of objects (Nowhere Man, Part 4).

Pyrokinesis

Meredith is only able to produce an orange flame (The Fix). Her brother was able to increase the intensity of his pyrokinesis, making it "extra hot". His flames now burn blue (Playing with Fire). When injected with adrenaline by Sylar, Meredith exploded and caused a fire that destroyed a building.

Shape shifting

For inexperienced shape shifters, taking the form of another person was very painful and required a couple of minutes to complete the transformation. Also, the clothes of the person did not change (Into Asylum). As Sylar became more adept at using the ability, he was able to shift appearances quickly and painlessly, as well as shift his clothes (I Am Sylar). Also, he was able to shift the "sweet spot" in his brain so the chances of killing him with brain penetration would be reduced. (I Am Sylar, An Invisible Thread).

Sound manipulation

At first, Echo DeMille was only able to produce sonic screams with his ability. (Webisode:Going Postal, Part 1) Later he was shown to be able to:

  • Mimic song melodies.
  • Produce infrasounds.
  • Mimic bird calls.
  • Convert other forms of energy (eg. electricity) to sound. (Graphic Novel:Going Postal)

Telekinesis

A weak telekinetic, like Brian Davis, is only able to move small things with their mind (Six Months Ago). Sylar has developed his telekinesis, which grants him:

Telekinetics can also use it like a knife. Sylar is able to gain acess to the brains of his victims this way (Homecoming). Samson Gray also used this aspect of telekinesis, in order to kill his wife (Exposed).

Terrakinesis

Sparrow Redhouse, when a girl, could make the dirt move. She got older and discovered that she could move a lot more than dirt, but only when in contact with the ground. She was able to destroy an apartment After being sucked out of Flight 195, she was able to control the earth while in the air to save herself. (Rebellion, Part 2) She theorized that she could manipulate the ground from the air because of the adrenaline of falling from the plane.

Telepathy

Matt Parkman was initially only able to read minds (Don't Look Back). With practice and coaching, his ability developed and he was able to perform more actions.

Well developed telepaths can perform the effects of the following abilities:

Water mimicry

Other water mimics can only turn themselves and whatever they are holding into water. Donald Essex has shown that he is also able to create torrents of water using his ability. (Under the Bridge, Part 2)

Ability Modification

Some abilities seem to become modified or altered in certain ways. This occurs when an ability's effects are limited or expanded from the evolved human's original capacity. This change can happen as a result of previous ability loss and reintroduction through various methods, or as a result of special manifestations brought on by spirit walks.


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Fan Theories

Please refer to Theory:Ability development for fan-created theories and other speculation.

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