The power to use the traits of a heavyworlder. Sub-power of Alien Physiology. Variation of Superpowered Physiology.
Also Called
- High-Gravity Physiology
Capabilities
The user possesses an enhanced physiology suited for high-gravity environments; as a result, their physical capabilities are greatly enhanced.
Applications
Associations
Limitations
- May end up adapting to alien planet, losing their effectiveness.
- Adapting to a planet with lower-gravity may lead to harm on the user's body should they return.
- May have to have lived on heavy-world for a long period of time regardless of genetics.
Known Users
See also: Heavyworlder
- Heavyworlders (Andromeda)
- Chee (Animorphs)
- Pemalites (Animorphs)
- Kryptonians (DC Comics)
- Sontarans (Doctor Who)
- Saiyans (Dragon Ball)
- John Carter (John Carter)
- Jovians (Marvel Comics)
- Elcor (Mass Effect)
- Samus Aran (Metroid)
- Vulcans (Star Trek)
Gallery
Due to living on the high gravity planet of Sontar, Sontarans (Doctor Who) posses great strength and stamina.
Charlie-27 (Marvel Comics) is a Jovian, a human genetically engineered to handle Jupiter's gravity; as a result, his strength and durability are 11x that of a normal human.
Elcor (Mass Effect) have massive size and strength as a result of the high gravity of their homeworld Dekuuna.
Having been raised on the high-gravity world of Zebes and genetically altered to withstand it, Samus Aran (Metroid) possesses great physical strength and athleticism even without her Power Suit.
Vulcans such as Sarek (Star Trek) possess 3x the strength of a human in part due to their homeworld having higher gravity than Earth.