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[[File:2d-platformer-kirby.gif|thumb|right|400px|"''Inhale an opponent. You can then copy one of their abilities or spit them out as a star.''"]]
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==Background==
==Background==
'''Absorption''' is the ability to absorb something, be it energy or other living things, and use it for oneself. This ability has many potential applications and forms such as power attacks, [[healing]], and even the acquisition of [[Power Absorption|new abilities through something absorbed]].
'''Absorption''' is the ability to absorb something, be it energy or other living things, and use it for oneself. This ability has many potential applications and forms such as power attacks, [[healing]], and even the acquisition of [[Power Absorption|new abilities through something absorbed]].


==Possible Uses==
==Applications==
*'''[[Biological Manipulation|Biological Absorption]]:''' The user can absorb biological mass/matter, while removing it from the source, into their body and use it in various ways, gaining some form of advantage, either by enhancing themselves, gaining the drained power, knowledge, skills, etc., using it as power source etcetera, either temporarily or permanently.
===[[Biological Manipulation|Biological Absorption]]===
*'''[[Energy Manipulation|Energy Absorption]]:''' The user can absorb various forms of energy, while removing it from the source, into their body and use it in various ways, gaining some form of advantage. Either by enhancing themselves, gaining the drained power, using it as power source etcetera, either temporarily or permanently.
The user can absorb biological mass/matter, while removing it from the source, into their body and use it in various ways, gaining some form of advantage, either by enhancing themselves, gaining the drained power, knowledge, skills, etcetera, using it as power source etcetera, either temporarily or permanently.
*'''[[Power Absorption]]:''' The user not only copies the abilities of others but also steals them for one's own use, thus depriving the original holder of his powers while having access to more.  
===[[Energy Manipulation|Energy Absorption]]===
*'''[[Soul Manipulation|Soul Absorption]]:''' The user can absorb souls, while removing them from the source, into their body and use it in various ways, gaining some form of advantage, either by enhancing themselves, gaining the drained power, using it as a power source, etcetera, either temporarily or permanently.
The user can absorb various forms of energy, while removing it from the source, into their body and use it in various ways, gaining some form of advantage. Either by enhancing themselves, gaining the drained power, using it as power source etcetera, either temporarily or permanently.
*'''[[Life Manipulation|Life-Force Absorption]]:''' The user can absorb life-force/energy, vitality and health, while removing it from the source, into their body and use it in various ways, gaining some form of advantage, either by enhancing themselves, gaining the drained power, using it as power source etcetera, either temporarily or permanently.
===[[Power Absorption]]===
*'''[[Mind Manipulation|Mind Absorption]]:''' The user can absorb minds, while removing them from the source, into their body and use it in various ways, gaining some form of advantage, either by enhancing themselves, gaining the drained power, using it as power source etcetera, either temporarily or permanently.
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*'''[[Conceptual Manipulation|Conceptual Absorption]]:''' The user can absorb concepts, being able to [[Fusionism|fuse]] with them and become the concept of something or become an [[Abstract Existence|abstract being]].
'''Power Absorption''' is the ability not only to copy the abilities of others but also to steal them for one's own use, thus depriving the original holder of his powers while having access to more.  
 
This case may not be accomplished by a literal [[absorption]], but it may be among several other potential means. The user's copied abilities may be inferior to the original or may only be retained for a short time, but others may enhance those powers.
==Users==
====Users====
*'''[[Ness]] [[EarthBound|(EarthBound)]]:''' Ness upon learning his destiny, absorbs the entirety of magicant into himself getting a massive stat increase.
*'''[[Kirby]] [[Kirby (Franchise)|(Kirby)]]:''' Kirby with his fabled inhale ability is able to absorb his opponents and steal their abilities from it.
*'''[[Kirby]] [[Kirby (Franchise)|(Kirby)]]:''' Kirby with his fabled inhale ability is able to absorb his opponents and steal their abilities from it.
===[[Soul Manipulation|Soul Absorption]]===
The user can absorb souls, while removing them from the source, into their body and use it in various ways, gaining some form of advantage, either by enhancing themselves, gaining the drained power, using it as a power source, etcetera, either temporarily or permanently.
====Users====
*'''[[Asriel Dreemurr]] [[Undertale|(Undertale)]]:''' Asriel Dreemurr absorbed every monsters SOUL in the underground to achieve his new form.
===[[Life Manipulation|Life-Force Absorption]]===
The user can absorb life-force/energy, vitality and health, while removing it from the source, into their body and use it in various ways, gaining some form of advantage, either by enhancing themselves, gaining the drained power, using it as power source etcetera, either temporarily or permanently.
===[[Mind Manipulation|Mind Absorption]]===
The user can absorb minds, while removing them from the source, into their body and use it in various ways, gaining some form of advantage, either by enhancing themselves, gaining the drained power, using it as power source etcetera, either temporarily or permanently.
===[[Abstract Manipulation|Abstract Absorption]]===
The user can absorb abstractions such as ideas, concepts, words, etcetera. Being able to [[Fusionism|fuse]] with them and become the concept of something or become an [[Abstract Existence|abstract being]].
====Users====
*'''[[Mario]] [[Super Mario Bros.|(Super Mario Bros.)]]:''' Mario has displayed multiple cases of being able to absorb such as, [https://youtu.be/ufRspOz8RZ8?t=46 absorbing paint from people and objects], and [https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/945942347785588756/945987041093636136/c81bpYB.png?width=931&height=670 absorbing people and gaining powers from it].
*'''[[Mario]] [[Super Mario Bros.|(Super Mario Bros.)]]:''' Mario has displayed multiple cases of being able to absorb such as, [https://youtu.be/ufRspOz8RZ8?t=46 absorbing paint from people and objects], and [https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/945942347785588756/945987041093636136/c81bpYB.png?width=931&height=670 absorbing people and gaining powers from it].
*'''[[Asriel Dreemurr]] [[Undertale|(Undertale)]]:''' Asriel Dreemurr absorbed every monsters SOUL in the underground to achieve his new form.  
===[[Space-Time Manipulation|Space-Time Absorption]]===
The user can absorb space-time, and different aspects of reality itself, essentially becoming one with space-time in some scenarios.
====Users====
*'''[[Ness]] [[EarthBound|(EarthBound)]]:''' Ness upon learning his destiny, absorbs the entirety of magicant into himself getting a massive stat increase.
 
 
 
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Latest revision as of 16:15, 8 September 2024

"Inhale an opponent. You can then copy one of their abilities or spit them out as a star."

Background

Absorption is the ability to absorb something, be it energy or other living things, and use it for oneself. This ability has many potential applications and forms such as power attacks, healing, and even the acquisition of new abilities through something absorbed.

Applications

Biological Absorption

The user can absorb biological mass/matter, while removing it from the source, into their body and use it in various ways, gaining some form of advantage, either by enhancing themselves, gaining the drained power, knowledge, skills, etcetera, using it as power source etcetera, either temporarily or permanently.

Energy Absorption

The user can absorb various forms of energy, while removing it from the source, into their body and use it in various ways, gaining some form of advantage. Either by enhancing themselves, gaining the drained power, using it as power source etcetera, either temporarily or permanently.

Power Absorption

Power Absorption is the ability not only to copy the abilities of others but also to steal them for one's own use, thus depriving the original holder of his powers while having access to more. This case may not be accomplished by a literal absorption, but it may be among several other potential means. The user's copied abilities may be inferior to the original or may only be retained for a short time, but others may enhance those powers.

Users

  • Kirby (Kirby): Kirby with his fabled inhale ability is able to absorb his opponents and steal their abilities from it.

Soul Absorption

The user can absorb souls, while removing them from the source, into their body and use it in various ways, gaining some form of advantage, either by enhancing themselves, gaining the drained power, using it as a power source, etcetera, either temporarily or permanently.

Users

Life-Force Absorption

The user can absorb life-force/energy, vitality and health, while removing it from the source, into their body and use it in various ways, gaining some form of advantage, either by enhancing themselves, gaining the drained power, using it as power source etcetera, either temporarily or permanently.

Mind Absorption

The user can absorb minds, while removing them from the source, into their body and use it in various ways, gaining some form of advantage, either by enhancing themselves, gaining the drained power, using it as power source etcetera, either temporarily or permanently.

Abstract Absorption

The user can absorb abstractions such as ideas, concepts, words, etcetera. Being able to fuse with them and become the concept of something or become an abstract being.

Users

Space-Time Absorption

The user can absorb space-time, and different aspects of reality itself, essentially becoming one with space-time in some scenarios.

Users

  • Ness (EarthBound): Ness upon learning his destiny, absorbs the entirety of magicant into himself getting a massive stat increase.