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"Plug in, online, the datastream linking our minds. Circuits, entwined, we'll dream of Neo-Tokyo tonight!"
― Scandroid - Neo Tokyo

The ability to manipulate technology. Sub-power of Science Manipulation. Variation of Object Manipulation. Not to be confused with Mechanical Manipulation.

Also Called

  • Cyberkinesis
  • Electronic Manipulation
  • Electromechanical Manipulation
  • Machine Manipulation
  • Mechanical Manipulation
  • Mechanokinesis
  • Technokinesis
  • Technological Control/Manipulation
  • Technology Control
  • Technopathy
  • Tech Manipulation
  • Telemechanics

Capabilities

User can create, shape and manipulate technology and technological constructs, computers, robots, hardware and other devices that can be termed as "technology." Manifested as a special form of electrical/telekinetic manipulation, a special form of "morphing" which allows physical interaction with machines, or even a psychic ability that allows mental interface with computer data.

User can control the flow of intricate machinery, and assemble or disengage their programming at will and operate most technology at distance. A variation of Electricity Manipulation, they control specific electrons and instructs them which items to engage or disengage and may be able to use the electric impulses to gently control smaller metal parts.

Applications

Techniques

Variations

Associations

Limitations

  • Can’t control purely mechanical objects which possess no electronic or ferrous components.
  • Usually requires close proximity to the object being manipulated.
  • May be left powerless away from modern society.
  • May be weakened by users who can nullify technological powers.
  • May not manipulate the technological device if it's broken, damaged or too old.
  • Cannot be detected by Technological Invisibility and Technological Intangibility.

Known Users

Comics

  • Tecna (Almost Magical)
  • Jami the Assembler ('The 99)
  • Iron Queen (Archie’s Sonic the Hedgehog)
  • Blue Beetle (DC Comics)
  • Brainiac (DC Comics)
  • Captain Atom (DC Comics)
  • Cyborg (DC Comics)
  • Lexiac (DC Comics)
  • Qubit (Irredeemable)
  • Apocalypse (Marvel Comics)
  • David Bond/Hijack (Marvel Comics)
  • Black Box (Marvel Comics)
  • Forge (Marvel Comics)
  • Genesis (Evan) (Marvel Comics)
  • Iron Man (Marvel Comics); via Extremis Serum
  • J.A.R.V.I.S./Just A Rather Very Intelligent System (Marvel Comics)
  • Jones (Marvel Comics)
  • Karima Shapandar (Marvel Comics)
  • Madison Jeffries/Box (Marvel Comics)
  • Misty Knight (Marvel Comics); via bionic right arm (limited)
  • Network (Marvel Comics)
  • Ultron (Marvel Comics)
  • The Drummer (Planetary)
  • Monica Green (Witch Girls)

Anime/Manga

  • Janie (A Certain Scientific Railgun S)
  • Sora Takeuchi (Air Gear); via Sky Regalia
  • Fujiwara Toki (Code: Breaker)
  • God (Denma); via A.N.G.E.L.
  • Turbo Norimaki (Dr. Slump)
  • Nessa (Fractale)
  • Berg-Katze (Gatchaman Crowds)
  • Goku Furinji (Goku Midnight Eye)
  • Yasuho Hirose (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part VIII: Jojolion); via Paisley Park
  • Takane "Ene" Enomoto (Kagerou Project); via Opening Eyes
  • Guy Shishioh (King of Braves GaoGaiGar FINAL)
  • Nozomu Hatori (Mob Psycho 100)
  • Innovades (Mobile Suit Gundam 00); via Quantum Brainwaves
  • Cyber-newtypes (Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam/Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ/Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn); via Psycommu
  • Primo (Yu-Gi-Oh 5Ds)
  • Weisz Steiner (Edens Zero); via Ether Gear

Live Television/Movies

  • Wi-Fi (Mighty Med)
  • Briareos Hecatonchires (Appleseed)
  • Moloch the Corruptor (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
  • Adam (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
  • Bruce Nolan (Bruce Almighty)
  • Dex (Charmed)
  • Cybergirl (Cybergirl)
  • Klaatu (The Day the Earth Stood Still)
  • The Doctor (Doctor Who); via Sonic Screwdriver
  • Echo (Earth to Echo)
  • Mitchell Hundred (Ex Machina)
  • Micah Sanders (Heroes)
  • Akira Date/Kamen Rider Birth (Kamen Rider OOO)
  • Gentaro KIsaragi/Kamen Rider Fourze (Kamen Rider Fourze)
  • Neo (The Matrix)
  • Ryan Walker (Mech-X4)
  • William Dennett (Mutant X)
  • Sarah, "Electroclash" (No Heroics)
  • Venjix (Power Rangers RPM)
  • Gwen Grayson/Sue Tenny/Royal Pain (Sky High)
  • Tyler Jessop (Strange Days at Blake Holsey High); one off
  • Travis Bickle (Taxi Driver)
  • Ramsey Deacon/Kilgore (The Flash)
  • Jake Foley (Jake 2.0)
  • Mr. Gold/Rumplestiltskin (Once Upon a Time); via Witchcraft
  • The Evil Queen/Serum (Once Upon a Time); via Witchcraft
  • Indigo/Brainiac 8 (Supergirl)
  • Querl Dox/Brainiac 5 (Supergirl)

Cartoons

  • The Internet (The Amazing World of Gumball)
  • Virus (The Amazing World of Gumball)
  • Cerebrocrustaceans (Ben 10)
    • Brainstorm
    • Dr. Psychobos
  • Cooper Daniels (Ben 10)
  • Galvanic Mechamorphs (Ben 10)
    • Upgrade
      • Techno-Bubble
    • Baz-El
    • Ship
    • Malware
    • Bootleg
  • Kevin 11 (Ben 10)
  • Kevin 11,000 (Ben 10)
  • Kundo (Ben 10)
  • Nosedeenians (Ben 10)
    • Buzzshock
  • Transylians (Ben 10)
    • Frankenstrike
      • Lightning Volt
    • Viktor
    • Viktoria
  • Chronians (Ben 10: Race Against Time)
  • Alpha (Ben 10-Generator Rex: Heroes United)
  • Nos-4-A2 (Buzz Lightyear of Star Command)
  • X.A.N.A (Code: Lyoko)
  • Nicolai Technus (Danny Phantom)
  • Megavolt (Darkwing Duck)
  • Robot Ghosts (Futurama)
  • Rex Salazar (Generator Rex)
  • .GIFfany (Gravity Falls)
  • Digital Overlord (Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu)
  • Mallory Mastermind (Loonatics Unleashed)
  • Makino (Max Steel)
  • Robostus (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir)
  • Harold Humdinger (Paw Patrol); via meteor power
  • Hack (Pixcodelics); via Super Remote Control
  • The Diamonds (Steven Universe)
  • Peridot (Steven Universe); via Limb Enhancers
  • Evil Glumshanks (Skylanders)
  • Tech Spell Punks (Skylanders)
  • The Darkness (Skylanders)
  • Circuit-Steam (Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters)
  • Fixit (Teen Titans animated series)
  • TX (Termiantor 3: Rise of the Machines)
  • Sari Sumdac (Transformers Animated)
  • Tecna (Winx Club)
  • Nerissa (W.I.T.C.H.)
  • Will Vandom (W.I.T.C.H.)

Video Games

  • Many characters (Bioshock series)
  • Netrunners (Cyberpunk series)
  • Appli Monsters (Digimon); only over their own apps.
  • Eve (Elsword)
  • Adam/Nasod King (Elsword)
  • Add (Elsword)
  • Protagonist Characters (Fallout series); via Science Skill and various perks
  • Didact (Halo)
  • Corrupters (Horizon Zero Dawn)
  • Aloy (Horizon Zero Dawn); via Focus and Override Tool
  • Sergei Molotov (Nexus Wars)
  • Sombra (Overwatch)
  • Morgan Yu (Prey)
  • Technopath (Prey)
  • Megabyte (ReBoot)
  • Nilin Cartier-Wells ("Remember Me")
  • Lyric the Last Ancient (Sonic Boom)
  • Blue Diamond (Steven Universe)
  • Yellow Diamond (Steven Universe)
  • Aiden Pearce (Watch Dogs); via smartphone and ctOS

Literature

  • Dex Dizznie (Keepers of the Lost Cities)
  • Sam Goode (I am Number Four)

Known Objects

  • Sky Regalia (Air Gear)
  • A.N.G.E.L. (Denma)
  • Sonic Screwdriver (Doctor Who)
  • Techno Blades (Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu)
  • Kimoyo Beads (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
  • Mech-X4 (Mech-X4)
  • Psycommu headset controller (Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn)
  • Meteor (Paw Patrol)
  • Mask of Biomechanics (BIONICLE); depends on machine complexity and cannot control other biomechanical beings without consent, but can slow them down.

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