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Void Standards
Introduction
Void Feats are instances in which characters are shown to move, act, or exert influence within realms that are explicitly described as lacking time. These realms, often referred to as timeless voids, are commonly portrayed in fiction as spaces where the normal flow of causality and time does not apply. Although these feats may seem impressive or otherworldly, they should not be used as evidence of speed, as the concept of speed is defined through temporal measurement — something that is inherently absent in these contexts.
Nature of Timeless Voids
By definition, speed requires time: it is calculated through the ratio of distance to time (Speed = Distance ÷ Time). In a space where time does not exist or does not flow, any attempt to quantify motion using speed becomes meaningless. Without the passage of time, no rate of motion can be determined, making such movement unquantifiable in terms of speed.
This is a common point of confusion in versus analysis. While moving through a timeless void may seem to imply extraordinary mobility or power, it does not imply any specific velocity - not even infinite. Instead, it indicates that the character in question can function without relying on time at all, which is more accurately understood as a form of temporal transcendence or metaphysical resistance to temporal frameworks.
Understanding Apparent Motion in Timeless Voids
If a character appears to move in a timeless void, it does not necessarily mean they possess measurable speed. There are several alternative explanations:
- The character may carry an internal frame of reference or subjective time — in essence, time still flows for them personally, even if it does not exist in the environment. In this case, movement might be relative to their own "proper time," though not to the void itself.
- Alternatively, the movement may be non-temporal in nature — magical, symbolic, metaphysical, or conceptual. Examples include divine motion, teleportation-like traversal, or movements that do not occur through space or time in any conventional sense.
- Some characters may be entirely exempt from local time rules. This is not the same as being fast — it means they operate outside the constraints of time altogether.
In any of these cases, the action does not produce a quantifiable speed value, because there is no shared temporal axis to compare against. Without universal or external time progression, there is no frame of measurement.
Evaluating Void Feats
Due to the inconsistent way fiction handles voids and time, not all cases of movement in a timeless area should be treated equally. Some are purely cinematic or narrative devices, while others are intended to reflect meaningful metaphysical traits. To help distinguish them, void feats can generally be divided into three broad categories:
- Type 1 – "False" Voids: These are realms that are described as timeless, but still clearly exhibit a functioning timeline, sequence of events, or causality. Characters can move, speak, and interact in real-time, and no meaningful difference from standard environments is observed aside from verbal claims. These voids are not truly timeless and should not be used to infer any special traits.
- Example: The World of Void in Dragon Ball Super — although described as lacking time, the tournament progresses in real-time with time-limited rounds and causally-linked events.
- Type 2 – "Timeless" Voids: These are voids that are consistently portrayed as lacking the flow of time, supported by both direct statements and environmental evidence. Time does not appear to pass, and yet certain characters are able to move or act despite this. Such cases indicate that the character is not reliant on time to function.
- Example: The Dark Space in Misao, where events are described as taking place outside the normal flow of time, and characters operate in a frozen or undefined temporal state.
- Type 3 – "True" Voids: These represent spaces that not only lack time, but lack all conventional existence — including matter, space, energy, and conceptual structure. These are often described as predating creation or existing beyond the boundaries of all reality. Movement or action within such a space is indicative of complete metaphysical independence from space-time. In these cases, the character is no longer bound by dimensional or chronological constraints at all.
- Example: The Rift Between Time in Sailor Moon, which is explicitly described as a realm outside all of space and time, where causal reality does not apply.
Common Misconceptions
A widespread misunderstanding is the idea that movement in a timeless void should be treated as an infinite speed feat due to the absence of time. This interpretation is flawed. Since speed requires time to be measured, operating in a realm where time is nonexistent nullifies the concept entirely. Characters who move in timeless voids are not fast — they are temporally unbound.
In some cases, fiction will attribute such cases to plot necessity, divine will, or narrative abstraction, rather than a concrete ability. Therefore, void feats should be judged with caution and not automatically treated as statistically meaningful unless supported by consistent lore and internal logic.
Usage and Scaling Considerations
Void feats are only meaningful when the timeless nature of the environment is:
- Clearly and repeatedly stated by reliable sources or omniscient narration.
- Supported by actual effects, such as the complete absence of aging, duration, or sequential events.
- Not contradicted by the environment itself (e.g., things still progressing over time).
If the feat is portrayed only once, used for dramatic flair, or contradicted by subsequent events, it should be treated as either an outlier or a form of plot-induced logic and not used for scaling.
Characters who can operate in timeless voids may qualify for abilities such as:
