Magnetism Manipulation

Background

Magnetism Manipulation is the power to control, generate, and manipulate magnetic fields and magnetism itself. It is considered one half of the fundamental force of electromagnetism, one of the four fundamental interactions in physics. This ability is commonly associated with control over ferromagnetic materials like iron, nickel, or cobalt, allowing the user to attract, repel, or suspend metal objects through magnetic force.

While basic users are typically limited to manipulating metallic objects, advanced practitioners can extend their control to influence non-magnetic materials by altering atomic spin, particle alignment, or ambient magnetic fields. In some portrayals, this power allows for manipulation of electronic currents, data storage devices, and even planetary magnetic fields, blurring the lines with Matter Manipulation and Energy Manipulation.

Also Called

• Magnetic Control
• Magnetokinesis
• Electromagnetic Manipulation (when paired with electricity)

Possible Applications

• Attracting or repelling metal objects at a distance
• Creating magnetic fields to immobilize, trap, or crush targets
• Generating magnetic pulses or waves to disrupt electronics
• Flying or levitating using repulsion against Earth's magnetic field
• Forming weapons or armor from nearby metal debris
• Reading or interfering with magnetic storage media (e.g., hard drives)
• Manipulating biological functions in beings affected by magnetic fields

Practical Uses

• Deflecting bullets or projectiles containing metal
• Navigating by sensing magnetic fields (magnetoreception)
• Disabling or destroying technological devices or machines
• Creating protective shields or zones of magnetic interference
• Industrial utility such as scrap collection or construction aid

Variations

• Ferrokinesis: Control specifically limited to metals.
• Electromagnetic Pulse Generation: Emitting bursts that disable electronics.
• Bioelectromagnetism Manipulation: Influencing the magnetic fields in living beings.
• Magnetosphere Generation: Creating large-scale protective magnetic fields.

Possible Limitations

• May only work on ferromagnetic materials (basic users).
• Users can be weakened or nullified in environments devoid of metals.
• Strong external electric or magnetic interference may disrupt their control.
• Precision control may require high levels of focus or innate understanding of physics.
• Manipulating non-metallic materials may require advanced mastery or hybrid abilities.