Matter Manipulation

The Sentry (Marvel) controlling the molecules of the world

Introduction

Matter Manipulation is the ability to manipulate the particles that make up the matter and bonds between them. Everything in universe is made up of molecules, which are made up of atoms, and an atom consists of sub atomic particles like protons, neutrons and electrons.

Hence, it depends on what level the ability works, which totally depends on the showings of the ability and character. Matter manipulation bypasses generally conventional durability, and is considered a broken ability depending upon the level of its usage.

Also Called

• Matter Manipulation/Alteration
• Materiokinesis
• Matter Control
• Molecule Manipulation

Levels of Matter Manipulation

There are several levels to Matter Manipulation with each tier being more effective then the last.

Molecular Manipulation:

The ability to control matter on the atomic level, Molecular Manipulation is when one is able to manipulate molecules (a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces) and the bonds that connect them (chemical bonds) which is the lasting attraction between atoms (a particle of matter that uniquely defines a chemical elements) and ions (a charged atom or molecule). The manipulation molecules can be split into strong bonds such as: ionic also named electrovalent bond (transfer of one or more electrons between atoms), covalent (mutual sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between two atoms), and metallic bonds (a force that holds atoms together in a metallic substance); while the weak bonds such as: hydrogen bonding (the hydrogen will have a slight positive charge because the bond electrons are pulled more strongly toward the other element), London dispersion forces (unlike hydrogen bonds, they can occur between atoms or molecules of any kind, depending on temporary imbalances in electron distribution), and dipole–dipole interactions (attractive forces between the positive end of one polar molecule and the negative end of another polar molecule), all fall under this category.

This level permits the manipulation of molecules and their binding connections, spanning potent covalent and ionic bonds as well as the enigmatic metallic bonds. Weaker forces like hydrogen bonding, London dispersion forces, and dipole-dipole interactions also bow to this tier. Through these manipulations, the practitioner could reassemble molecules, sunder molecular ties, control temperature shifts, and even grant objects exceptional speeds.

Applications of this level could have the following effects:

• Changing the nature of materials by assembling molecules together (turning a hydrocarbon into another one);
• Severing the molecular bonds of an object or lifeform, tearing them apart;
• Slowing the molecules will result into a lose of energy making the kinetic energy decrease thus it will start to change its state from gas to liquid and from liquid to solid, freezing matter but at the same time, accelerating the molecules will make them gain more kinetic energy creating an ignition, combustion or even an evaporation of matter.
• Another set of phenomena through acceleration/deceleration of molecules could be to increase/decrease the speed of an object and/or being.

Atomic Manipulation:

Atomic Manipulation covers the ability to manipulate individual ions, atoms and isotopes. Characters of this level are able to alter the nature of atoms along with their properties at will and convert matter into whatever form their will dictates (transmutation) or outright tear the opponent apart on the atomic level.

The wielder wields the capability to reshape atoms at will, performing transmutations and disassembling targets down to the atomic level.

Sub-Atomic Manipulation:

The ability to alter the protons and neutrons that make up atoms in whatever way they so desire. The ability to manipulate the electrons of an atom however are Macro Quantum, the next tier we shall be discussing.

The user of this level of proficiency would be able manipulate protons and neutrons which constitute atoms to become clay in their hands. They could convert a common element like lead into gold by adjusting the number of protons and neutrons in its nucleus, effectively changing its atomic structure, or by arranging protons and neutrons in novel combinations, they could synthesize elements with unique properties and behaviors. Other uses could be to disrupt the nuclear stability to control nuclear reactions and induce nuclear decay as a form of attack, enhancing the durability of an object or themselves by increasing the binding forces between atoms.

Macro-Quantum Manipulation:

The ability to manipulate electrons, quarks, bosons and leptons along with comparable structures. This allows the noted character to alter such fundamental things to the cell such as the spin electrons undertake as well as the arrangement of said electrons. The user could manipulate the spin of electrons to create magnetic fields, to induce changes in electrical conductivity, or even control the behavior of materials in unique ways. Another possibility would be to be able to manipulate gravity as some theories suggest that "gravitons" (hypothetical particles that mediate gravity) are a type of bosons which would allow the user to create localized gravitational anomalies.

Note

• Characters whose abilities/powers advance to the point of directly manipulating quantum strings and foam, will have to add Quantum Manipulation directly on the profile's page. At this stage, their influence extends beyond mere manipulation at the microscopic scale, but a manipulation of the fundamental space-time packs that construct and make up our universe.

Notable Users

• Characters from Umineko no Naku Koro ni
• Oryx, the Taken King (Destiny)
• Accelerator (Toaru Majutsu no Index)
• Wang Ling (The Daily Life Of The Immortal King)
• Ruby Rose (RWBY)
• Molecule Man (Marvel Comics)

Limitations

• Matter controlled may be destroyed when colliding with Anti Matter.
• Precision, distance, mass and more are entirely dependent on the skill of the user in question.
• Existence Erasure will cause Matter to be deleted from existence itself.
• Reality Warping may interfere with this power.