Talk:Ability absorption

Ability Naming Conventions
The following sources are used for determining evolved human ability names, in order:
1. Canon Sources	Episodes
2. Near-canon Sources	Webisodes, Graphic Novels, iStories, Heroes Evolutions
3. Secondary Sources	Episode commentary, Interviews, Heroes: Survival
4. Common names for abilities	Names from other works
5. Descriptions of abilities	Descriptions
6. Possessor's name	If no non-speculative description is possible
Note: The highlighted row represents the level of the source used to determine the name for Ability absorption.

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Alas... the inevitable name debate. Personally, I think that Arthur's power is aura absorption, though he can control his ability so that he doesn't necessarily kill people with it. Sincerely, Thrashmeister [ U | T | C ] 22:31, 20 October 2008 (EDT)

• As much I think it might be that as well, we of course won't be able to call it that without confirmation.--Aburu 22:32, 20 October 2008 (EDT)
• It isn't aura absorption. The beings that Linda used her ability on did not turn to dust and could not live after she absorbed their aura and ability. ~~ Darmenos 21:36, 20 October 2008.

• • I said this on the episode talk page too. There do exist variations of abilities. Arthur's could be a more sophisticated and honed aura absorption. As for Adam turning to dust (I assume that's what you're referencing, but I'm not sure since I didn't catch that part), he took his ability of rapid cell regeneration, meaning that all of his 400 years caught up to him in one instant, which would cause anyone to turn to dust. Besides, Peter didn't turn to dust, did he? Sincerely, Thrashmeister [ U | T | C ] 22:41, 20 October 2008 (EDT)
• I think it is Ability Theft, because killing the person comes with the power of aura absorption. Ability Theft involves taking the persons ability and everything that came with it, i.e. Adam Monroe's long life was taken when Arthur took his ability. With Ability Theft you wouldn't kill the person unless they benifited from the power through extensive live or other things.
  • Very true, I second Ability Theft. On a side note, it's refreshing to still have a character that's a danger for Claire...--Aburu 22:40, 20 October 2008 (EDT)
  • Do you mind signing your posts from now on, Sylarversion2? But anyway, I agree with you as well. If it's not aura absorption after all, ability theft would be my second choice. Which further supports my claim that ability theft as it is now should be moved, but that's another story. Sincerely, Thrashmeister [ U | T | C ] 22:41, 20 October 2008 (EDT)
    • While we're on the subject, shouldn't the notes for this power go in Arthur's Theories section instead? It sounds like speculation instead of an actual note on the powers--Plot Device 22:59, 20 October 2008 (EDT)
      • Someone keeps readding it. Just to avoid edit warring, I edited the note so that it resembles the note under Future Ando's ability about lightning. Sincerely, Thrashmeister [ U | T | C ] 23:09, 20 October 2008 (EDT)
    • It's not ability theft. Because he would've stolen Angela's ability to dream the future when he touched her. Its the same power as Linda but Arthur has much more control over his power.Titan3510 23:17, 20 October 2008 (EDT)
      • He didn't actually touch her, that was a dream. (Admin 23:20, 20 October 2008 (EDT))