Life-Force Manipulation

"Luminous beings are we; not this crude matter!"

- Yoda, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

The ability to manipulate the essence of Life, which is present in all living beings throughout the universe. Sub-power of Aether Manipulation. Opposite to Death-Force Manipulation. Not to be confused with Life Manipulation.

Also Called
The names below include only the basic names for this ability, for a full list see "Other Terms for Life-Force".
 * Energybending
 * Gamakinesis
 * Haki
 * Life Energy
 * Life-Force Control
 * Quintekinesis
 * Quintessence Manipulation
 * Reiki Manipulation
 * Senjutsu
 * Spiritual Energy Manipulation
 * Vitality Manipulation
 * Vitalum Vitalis

Capabilities
User can create, shape and manipulate life-force, the fundamental force that allows life to appear/exist, grow and flourish throughout the universe. They can control their own personal life-force that dwells within them, allowing them to achieve untold power and great abilities considered to be beyond that of normal beings. Users use physical, spiritual, and mental powers to control their life force.

Applications
Controlling and manipulating Life-Force may include other powers such as:
 * Age Manipulation
 * Animancy
 * Animation
 * Biological Essence Manipulation
 * Death Sense
 * Empathy
 * Form Manipulation
 * Healing
 * Spiritual Healing
 * Life Inducement
 * Life-Force Absorption
 * Life-Force Extraction
 * Life-Force Attacks
 * Life-Force Augmentation
 * Life-Force Concentration
 * Life-Force Constructs
 * Life-Force Conversion
 * Life-Force Detection
 * Life-Force Empowerment
 * Life-Force Flight
 * Life-Force Generation
 * Life-Force Healing
 * Life-Force Merging
 * Life-Force Solidification
 * Life-Force Transferal
 * Mediumship
 * Power Activation
 * Power Augmentation
 * Power Bestowal
 * Power Erasure
 * Regenerative Healing Factor
 * Resurrection
 * Soul Manipulation
 * Spiritual Force Manipulation
 * Telekinesis

Techniques

 * Life Field Projection
 * Life-Force Aura
 * Life-Force Combat
 * Life-Force Physiology
 * Life-Force Regeneration
 * Life Force Release
 * Life Link
 * Life Perception
 * Power Level Manipulation
 * Sacrificial Protection

Variations

 * Aura Manipulation: Deals with the concentration of spiritual energy.
 * Bio-Energy Manipulation: Biological form of life-force
 * Chi Manipulation: Deals with controlling the body's metaphysical energy.
 * Draconic Energy Manipulation
 * Life Embodiment
 * Life-Force Factor Manipulation
 * Life Magic
 * Planetary Life-Force Manipulation
 * Psychic Life-Force Manipulation
 * Tantric Manipulation

Associations

 * Absolute Life-Force
 * Ambition Manipulation
 * Blood Energy Manipulation - using blood as life-force.
 * Emotional Energy Manipulation
 * Energy Manipulation
 * Esoteric Energy Manipulation
 * Life Manipulation
 * Life and Death Manipulation
 * Life-Force Artillery
 * Light Energy Manipulation
 * Light Manipulation - Light is often related to Life.
 * Life Light Manipulation
 * Mana Manipulation - Combines the essence of both life-energy and magic.
 * Materialized Guardian
 * Mysticism
 * Natural Energy Manipulation - life force is a natural substance.
 * Nature Manipulation - Life is one of the essential parts of nature.
 * Power Source
 * Primordial Water Manipulation
 * Psychic Energy Manipulation
 * Quintessence Force
 * Samsara Manipulation
 * Solar Manipulation - Sunlight is a source of life-force.
 * Spiritual Energy Conversion

Limitations

 * May require a genetic connector to the source.
 * Distance, amount, precision, etc. depend upon of the knowledge, skill, and strength of the user.
 * Using too much life force may cause one to become exhausted, shorten one's lifespan, or die.
 * User may be required to absorb life energy from others in order to sustain life after natural death.
 * Cannot affect users of Absolute Immortality and Flawless Indestructibility.

Known Users
See Also: Life Energy.

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Comics

 * White Lantern Corps (DC Comics)
 * Meggan (Marvel Comics)
 * Joshua Foley/Elixir (Marvel Comics)
 * Triage (Marvel Comics)
 * Thanos (Marvel Comics)

Manga/Anime

 * Users of Ki (Akatsuki/Sakigake Otokojuku)
 * Shishimaru Tsurugi
 * Edajima Heihachi
 * Dark Schneider (Bastard!!)
 * Taoists (Black Cat)
 * Sakurako Sakurakouji (Code:Breaker)
 * Z Fighters (Dragon Ball/Z/GT)
 * The Black King (Drifters)
 * Senjutsu users (High School DxD)
 * Users of Nen (Hunter X Hunter)
 * Hamon/Ripple Users (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
 * Jonathan Joestar (Part 1: Phantom Blood)
 * Will A. Zeppeli (Part 1: Phantom Blood)
 * Joseph Joestar
 * Caesar Antonio Zeppeli (Part 2: Battle Tendency)
 * Elizabeth Joestar/Lisa Lisa (Part 2: Battle Tendency)
 * Shinobi (Naruto)
 * Users of Haki (One Piece)
 * Taeka (Needless Zero)
 * Ranma Saotome (Ranma ½)
 * Ryouga Hibiki (Ranma ½)
 * Ryoko Hakubi (Tenchi Muyo!)
 * Appetite Energy users (Toriko)
 * Wave Controllers (Tower of God)
 * Eunryu/Palgeuk (Witch Hunter)
 * Lee Bairong (Witch Hunter)
 * Visul (Witch Hunter)
 * Xing Bairong (Witch Hunter)
 * Yue Bairong (Witch Hunter)
 * Shinobu Sensui (Yu Yu Hakusho)
 * Yusuke Urameshi (Yu Yu Hakusho)}}

Cartoons
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 * Doctor Ivo Robotnik (Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog); as the Supreme High Robotnik
 * Aang (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
 * Lion turtle (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
 * Korra (Avatar: The Legend of Korra)
 * Adwaita (Ben 10)
 * Anodites (Ben 10)
 * Charmcaster (Ben 10)
 * Gwen Tennyson (Ben 10)
 * Hex (Ben 10)
 * Verdona Tennyson (Ben 10)
 * Demongo (Samurai Jack)
 * Nerissa (W.I.T.C.H.)
 * Will Vandom (W.I.T.C.H.)
 * Bloom (Winx Club)
 * All Eliatropes and their dragon brothers/sisters that use Wakfu (Wakfu universe)

Live Television

 * Cordelia Foxx (American Horror Story: Coven)
 * Fiona Goode (American Horror Story: Coven)
 * Madison Montgomery (American Horror Story: Coven)
 * Queenie (American Horror Story: Coven)
 * Zoe Benson (American Horror Story: Coven)
 * Jeremy Greer (Heroes)
 * Peter Petrelli (Heroes); briefly
 * Shawn Farrell (The 4400)
 * Beatrice Mitchell (Haven)

Literature

 * Harry Dresden (Dresden Files)
 * The Boxes of Orden (Sword of Truth)
 * Richard Rahl (Sword of Truth)
 * Spirit Users (Vampire Academy)
 * Lissa Dragomir
 * Adrian Ivashkov
 * Avery Lazar
 * Oksana
 * Sonya Karp
 * Robert Doru
 * Nina Sinclair

Tabletop Games

 * Defilers (Dark Sun)
 * Preservers (Dark Sun)

Video Games

 * Mithra (Asura's Wrath)
 * Toa Ignika (Bionicle)
 * Toa Mata Nui (Bionicle)
 * Seraph (Digital Devil Saga)
 * Lisa Pacifist (Final Fantasy: Unlimited)
 * Vortigaunts (Half-Life)
 * Johnny Cage (Mortal Kombat)
 * Chun Li (Street Fighter)
 * Gouken (Street Fighter)
 * Ken (Street Fighter)
 * Kuma (Street Fighter)
 * Ryu (Street Fighter)
 * Sakura (Street Fighter)
 * Reimu Hakurei (Touhou Project)
 * Narumi Yatadera (Touhou Prject)
 * Alexstrasza (Warcraft)
 * Jak (Jak and Daxter)
 * Daphne (Valkyrie Crusade)

Mythology/Folklore

 * Phanes (Greek Mythology)}}

Known Objects

 * Planet Eggs (Sonic X)
 * Soul Gem (Marvel Comics)