Assimilative Replication

Self-Spawn
After being "freed" by Neo, Agent Smith (Matrix Trilogy) became an implacable self-replicating virus, converting any matrix avatar into copies of himself and assimilating/sharing their knowledges and abilities.
Power/Ability to:	Convert others into duplicates of the user.

"The best thing about being me... is that there are so many me's !"

― Agent Smith (Matrix Reloaded)

The power to transform others into genetic exact replicates of oneself. A variation of Replication.

Also Called

• Converting Replication
• Viral Duplication

Capabilities

The user can transform others into exact hive-minded duplicates of themselves, both physically and in persona. The effect is permanent and irreversible, but some unique individuals may be able to interrupt and reverse the proccess before it is completed. Users can also assimilate the knowledge, skills and special abilities of their targets and share them with all replicae, becoming exponentially more powerful.

Applications

• Conversion - Transform others into identical self-duplicates.
  • One-Man Army - Users literally become an army of their own.
• Knowledge Replication/Power Replication - Assimilate the victim's knowledge, skills, memories and even powers.
  • Hive Genetic - assimilated knowledges and powers are shared with all replicae.
• Hive Mind - All replicae are hosts of a single collective mind.
  • Immortality - The numerous replicae and super-fast proliferation make users virtually immortal.

Associations

• Replication

Known Users

• Agent Smith (The Matrix)
• Chain (Marvel); persona of Legion
• Symbiotes (Marvel)
• Loki (Marvel)
• Silver (Super/Lette)
• Genesis (Final Fantasy series)
• The Master (Doctor Who); via the Immortality Gate
• The Third Army (DC) 
• David Haller/Chain (Marvel)

Gallery

A recently converted matrix avatar.

After assimilating several high-level programs, Agent Smith became powerful enough to defeat The One single-handedly.

When you want the job done, do it yourselves.