Circuitry Transduction

Name: Circuitry Transduction

Circuitry Transduction is a field of science being developed by Leonhard Booth. It uses complex patterns to transfer energy, such as heat, electricity, or kinetic energy, along a pre-defined path. It was best described in the Cbox:

[17:17:39 13/11/13] SecretSquirrel : like alchemy, firebending, and whatever they do in the matrix had a big orgy and became a new science.

Basically, he can use his intelligence and ability stats to convert energy, at the same level as his ability, into either defensive or aggressive attacks, through the use of a drawn two-dimensional pattern.

INT: Determines how complex the patterns used can be. Minimum of 8 intelligence to use at all. Also determines how much electrical, thermodynamic, kinetic (aka "Scientific") energy can be converted.

ABI: Determines the strength of the 'current'. 8 ability means max output is like 8 strength, or 8 durability.

MAG: Determines how strong magical energy can be transduced. Minimum 5 Magic to transduce magical energy at all.

OCC: Determines how strong occult (spiritual) energy can be transduced. Minimum of 5 OCC to transduce any spiritual energy.

So his effective strength is the minimum of the following:
1. His ability stat
2. The source of energy strength
3. "Strength" of the circle (both size and material it is made out of, size is far more important)
4. His INT/Mag/Occ stat, depending on what type of energy is being used
And a minimum of 8 INT to use at all.

Examples of how to perform:

So if he wants to output a level 8 electrical attack (with the equivalent of 8 strength or 8 durability):
1. Otherwise unusued Ability must be at least 8
2. Source of energy must be at least a level 8 strength (like a power plant)
3. Pattern must be level 8 (size of a room at least)
4. Int must be at least an 8, depending on the type of energy.
5. Intelligence must be at least an 8 to use at all.

If he wants to output a level 5 magical attack:
1. Otherwise unused Ability must be at least an 5.
2. Source of energy must be at least level 5 strength (like a large generator or explosive)
3. Pattern must be level 5 (size of a small room).
4. Mag. must be at least a 5.
5. Intelligence must be at least an 8 to use at all.

And so on.

It requires the following set-up to use:

1. A pattern, drawn on a two dimensional surface. The larger the pattern, the greater the output. Different patterns have different effects.
2. An energy source. It has to be touching the pattern at some location.
3. A transducer. That is a person's mind, who is guiding the process and directs the energy flow. This is incredibly demanding on the mind, and impossible for even level 8 or 9 INT characters, unless they specialize in just this type of pattern recognition.

RP Fluff:

Through extensive experimentation and research (will occur over the next few months) Leonhard Booth has observed the so-called 'math magic' of Row-Echelon and begun to identify the underlying principles behind it. However, unlike Row-Echelon, who was specifically created with these abilities, Leonhard can only use these basic laws in a much less specialized way. He has discovered 3 basic rules that govern this type of magic, and can use them to his advantage. While his own uses are not nearly as complex or focused as Row-Echelons, they are much more variable. This is because to calculate the patterns and paths of energy safely, it requires an incredible level of pattern recognition to create new patterns at will and have them successfully work without backfiring. This requires incredible programming ahead of time, or a mind that can perfectly observe and constantly adapt and act with the patterns of energy flows throughout atoms, something that even the most intelligent Metahumans may find impossible.

He will begin writing a book about this technology, which will be included here as it is written.


And his second item, which is mundane but I want to include it anyway:

Name: Mandelbrot Gloves
Abilities: No real special abilities, they're just a small portable pattern and energy source. They're basically heat-insulated gloves with a Mandelbrot set pattern stitched in silver wire across the palms of each glove, and Thermite packs on the sides and back. They can handle up to 1500 degrees Fahrenheit for a few seconds at a time, and sustainable heat up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

The pattern on the palm of each glove is a simplified Mandelbrot set:



As you can see, it is comprised of a number of circles that grow smaller as it comes to a point. This means that energy enters from perpendicular locations in his hand (top and bottom) and is released in front of his fingers (left). The many circles allow him to store a large amount of energy in a small space, but he's not able to output very high levels (he uses them basically to only ignite the thermite packs) due to the small size of the pattern itself. He has one on each hand.

Along the sides of the gloves (overlapping the energy entry points) are two Thermite packs on each glove, which store extremely high amounts of energy and heat. Thermite doesn't react normally on its own, and requires a jolt of heat. Leon can either use his own body heat to start the reaction, at his own risk, or any small heat or electrical source nearby.

In addition, the fingertips release a black powder coating much like a whiteboard marker through the index finger when he points it forward and clenches his fist. This lets him draw a pattern for transduction use.