Energy Sourcing

Energy Sourcing
Superman (DC Comics), as a Kryptonian, derives his powers from exposure to a yellow or blue sun/star.
Power/Ability to:	Draw power from independent source of energy.

The power to draw power from an independent source of energy. Sub-Power of Energy Manipulation.

Also Called

• Energy Source/Supply
• Power Sourcing

Capabilities

The user draws power from an independent source of energy outside themselves, such as converting kinetic energy into physical blasts or converting solar energy into other forms or powers. Gained power can either be based on the user's proximity to the source, or stored in the user's cells for future use.

Applications

• Capacitor

Variations

• Ambient Energy Manipulation
• Caloric Conversion
• Energy Source Selection
• Lunar Energy Absorption
• Perpetual Nourishment
• Power Source Creating
• Solar Energy Absorption

Associations

• Life-Force Generation
• Self-Sustenance

Known Users

• Firebenders (Avatar Series) via the Sun
• Waterbenders (Avatar Series) via the Moon
• Quasar (Marvel Comics); via Quantum Bends
• Kryptonians (DC Comics); via yellow sun radiation
• Daxamites (DC Comics); via yellow sun radiation
• Speedsters (DC Comics); via Speed Force
• Captain Atom (DC Comics); via Quantum Field
• The Ray (DC Comics); via white dwarf star
• Garlic Jr. (Dragon Ball Z)
• Silver Surfer (Marvel Comics); Power Cosmic
• Galactus (Marvel Comics); Power Cosmic
• Nexus (Dark Horse Comics)
• Apollo (DC Comics); via Solar Energy
• Cole MacGrath (Infamous)
• Birdman (Birdman and the Galaxy Trio); via Solar Energy
• First Guardians (Homestuck)
• Black Bolt (Marvel Comics); Ambient Atomic Particles
• Augustus Freeman/Icon (DC Comics)
• Firestorm (DC Comics)
• Wailing Host (Darksiders)
• Straga (Darksiders)

Gallery

Garlic Jr.'s (Dragon Ball Z) power comes from his home planet, the Makyo Star; the closer he is to the Makyo Star, the stronger he gets.

After his cells were mutated by Vandal Savage to prevent him from absorbing yellow solar radiation, the New 52 Superman (DC Comics) resorted to using Kryptonite as an alternative power source, burning off his poisoned biophysical essence and allowing him to simulate his original powers.

Black Bolt (Marvel Comics) draws strength from ambient electrons and particles.

The Wailing Host (Darksiders) can draw power from the Well of Souls that it is connected to.

Straga (Darksiders) can draw power from the Destroyer's Tower while being connected to it.

Lar Gand/Mon-El (DC Comics)

Firestorm (DC Comics) draws his power from the Firestorm Matrix.