Gravity Manipulation

Background

Gravity Manipulation is the ability to control gravity, one of the four fundamental forces of the universe. Users can increase, decrease, or otherwise alter gravitational forces to achieve a wide variety of effects. At its simplest, this can resemble telekinesis, attraction, or repulsion. At higher levels, advanced users may distort space-time, create black holes, or manipulate planetary and cosmic-scale gravity.

This ability is versatile, allowing both offensive and defensive strategies, environmental manipulation, and even locomotion through flight or levitation. The scope and scale of the power typically depend on the user's mastery, energy, and understanding of physics and cosmology.

Also Called

• Gravikinesis
• Gravitational Control
• Gravity Manipulation and Distortion

Possible Applications

• Gravitational Attraction: Pull objects, projectiles, or individuals toward a point or user.
• Gravitational Repulsion: Push targets away with force, creating space or throwing enemies off balance.
• Telekinetic Mimicry: Move, lift, or manipulate objects indirectly by adjusting gravitational forces.
• Gravity Fields: Generate areas of intense gravity to immobilize, crush, or hinder opponents.
• Flight / Levitation: Negate gravitational effects on oneself or others to achieve controlled flight.
• Spatial Distortion: Bend space or alter distances by applying extreme gravitational forces.
• Black Hole Creation: Condense matter to form black holes capable of absorbing or destroying objects and energy.
• Time Distortion: Influence the flow of time locally by manipulating gravity on a cosmic scale.
• Environmental Manipulation: Adjust gravity to collapse structures, shift terrain, or change battlefield conditions.
• Projectile Control: Alter the trajectory of objects in motion using gravitational forces.
• Combat Enhancement: Increase gravity on opponents to slow movement or crush them, or reduce gravity for self-enhanced speed and agility.

Practical Uses

• Offensive combat through crushing or immobilizing enemies.
• Defensive protection by creating gravitational shields or barriers.
• Transportation and maneuvering by levitation or flight.
• Strategic battlefield control via terrain manipulation.
• Astronomical or large-scale manipulation for cosmic-level effects.

Possible Limitations

• Energy Consumption: Extreme gravitational effects, such as black holes or large-scale space-time distortions, consume immense energy.
• Environmental Risks: Misuse can damage surroundings, harm allies, or destabilize terrain.
• Precision Requirement: Fine control is necessary; mistakes can result in unintended targets being affected.
• Scale Limitation: Planetary or cosmic effects may require extremely high power levels or advanced understanding.
• Physical Strain: Prolonged manipulation of strong gravity can cause strain or injury to the user if they are not adapted.
• Resistance or Immunity: Certain materials, objects, or beings may resist gravitational effects, especially those with anti-gravity or spatial nullification abilities.

Users

• Zora Salazar (Epithet Erased)
• Sans (Undertale)