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*Developing as an Anodite and mastering [[Magic (Classic)|magic]] use "many of the same muscles" so to speak, like kicking a ball and swimming.{{Refn|[[:File:Q&A_With_Matt_Wayne_on_25th_May_2013,_2_34_am.png]]|group = MW}} |
*Developing as an Anodite and mastering [[Magic (Classic)|magic]] use "many of the same muscles" so to speak, like kicking a ball and swimming.{{Refn|[[:File:Q&A_With_Matt_Wayne_on_25th_May_2013,_2_34_am.png]]|group = MW}} |
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*If an Anodite were to use the Omnitrix/[[Ultimatrix (Original)|Ultimatrix]], then they will retain their mana-related powers.<ref>''[[Inspector 13]]''</ref> |
*If an Anodite were to use the Omnitrix/[[Ultimatrix (Original)|Ultimatrix]], then they will retain their mana-related powers.<ref>''[[Inspector 13]]''</ref> |
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**Anodites can manipulate their physical forms' age at will.{{Refn|[[:File:Dwayne_McDuffie_Sun_Dec_14,_2008_1_47_pm_Q&A.png]]|group = DM|name = DM1}} |
**Anodites can manipulate their physical forms' age at will.{{Refn|[[:File:Dwayne_McDuffie_Sun_Dec_14,_2008_1_47_pm_Q&A.png]]|group = DM|name = DM1}} |
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**It seems that when an Anodite retains their original body, they don't shed their skin when assuming their energy form, but instead shift into their Anodite self.<ref name="WOTW">''[[War of the Worlds: Part 2]]''</ref><ref name="Moonstruck">''[[Moonstruck]]''</ref><ref name="HEWTL">[[Hit 'Em Where They Live]]</ref><ref>''[[Enemy of My Frenemy]]''</ref> |
**It seems that when an Anodite retains their original body, they don't shed their skin when assuming their energy form, but instead shift into their Anodite self.<ref name="WOTW">''[[War of the Worlds: Part 2]]''</ref><ref name="Moonstruck">''[[Moonstruck]]''</ref><ref name="HEWTL">[[Hit 'Em Where They Live]]</ref><ref>''[[Enemy of My Frenemy]]''</ref> |
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*There is at least one [[Tiny's Species|alien species]] that is able to see through an Anodite's human guise.<ref>''[[Unearthed]]''</ref> |
*There is at least one [[Tiny's Species|alien species]] that is able to see through an Anodite's human guise.<ref>''[[Unearthed]]''</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:20, 1 October 2019
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Anodites are a free-spirited race of humanoid energy beings from the planet Anodyne. Mature Anodites are pure energy and draw life from the mana around them.[1]
Psychological Characteristics
Anodites are very free-spirited, and most don't take life as seriously as most humans, to the point that some Anodites disregard the morality of their actions and would rather satisfy their own personal pleasures. They can also be slightly condescending to non-energy beings. However, this doesn't stop them from helping others: "Anodites help tons of people, scads."[1] While Anodites can theoretically absorb mana from other sentient life forms, most chose not to do so.[DM 1]
Physiology
In Alien Force and Ultimate Alien, the body of an Anodite is a dark purple, humanoid-shaped construct of pure mana. From their heads radiate streams of glowing bright pink energy, which look like tentacles, symbolizing hair. They do not have any externally visible ears, nose or lips, nor do they wear any clothing.
In Omniverse, their "hair" is no longer tentacle shaped and can be different shapes/styles. Their skin is now a light matte purple color. Their face is now more human-like, with ears, a nose and lips. They are now depicted in attire.
Reproduction
Anodites are able to reproduce with humans by assuming a human body. If an Anodite reproduces with a human, they can use unknown methods to try and pass on their "gifts" (which Verdona refers to as "the spark") along to their children, and this can potentially occur in offspring in later generations.[DM 2] For example, neither of Verdona's children inherited her Anodite powers and abilities, but her granddaughters did.
Powers and Abilities
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Anodites can manipulate and control life energy, the very substance of magic itself. By means of this pink/magenta-colored energy source, Anodites can generate energy blasts or create shields, barriers, ropes, chains, stepping stones, and other energy constructs. The size, complexity, and strength of these constructs is limited only by the Anodite's experience in wielding such energy. They can also absorb mana from other living things, and the more mana an Anodite draws in, the more powerful that Anodite becomes. Powerful Anodites can even tamper with the mana constructs of Anodites who are not as powerful as them.[2] Anodites can apparently manipulate mana to a far greater degree when in their true forms.
Anodites can communicate with each other through the mana field, as displayed by Gwen when she called Verdona while struggling with fighting Sunny.[2] They also possess undisclosed levels of telepathic ability, as Verdona, even when trapped in human form, was able to project her thoughts into Max Tennyson's mind even from extreme distances.[3] Anodites can also engage in the art of astral projection.[4] By encasing objects and people in mana, Anodites can also simulate telekinetic abilities. Anodites can even track organic life-forms via their energy signature. They are also capable of teleporting themselves and others, and conjuring up dimensional vortexs.
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Verdona absorbing mana from the ambient plant life.
In their true forms, Anodites are afforded a number of extraordinary powers; they can fly through outer space; learn to make discardable human 'bodies' to conceal their true form; manipulate the hair-like stream of energy that radiates from their head, solidifying it to use as tendrils to grasp or ensnare objects; grow gigantic in size; and powerful Anodites can even alter reality to a limited degree.
Anodites are technically biologically immortal, as they are able to manipulate their crafted body's age at will,[DM 2] and Verdona's comment on how she supposed in "human time" she hadn't seen her son in a while further hinted at her race's extended lifespan.[1] Anodites also possess some form of enhanced strength[note 1] and durability.[note 2]
Despite the great power at their command, it does require about 75 years before an Anodite can fully master their true powers. Using their full potential before achieving complete control may result in them being overwhelmed and losing their humanity, as was nearly the case with Gwen.[6][4]
Weaknesses
Anodites cannot track Ectonurites, as they have no mana, nor does their tracking work well with non-biological life forms (i.e. robots, androids, etc.).
Anodite energy can also have trouble with technology and vice versa.[7] For example, in an area riddled with technology an Anodite may struggle to divine the location of someone.[8] A member of the Synthroid race also had a bracelet which neutralized most of an Anodite's powers, except for their telepathy, and imprisoned them in human form.[3]
Their raw mana attacks are useless against Geochelone Aerios. However, Gwen was able to effectively use a spell on her cousin Ben when he was fighting her as Terraspin.[9] Magic can also be used to similarly ward beings against mana attacks.[10]
Anodites can be drained of their energy to the point of death[3] or being rendered powerless.[10]
Notable Anodites
- Verdona
- Sunny
- Sunny's parents
- Gwen Tennyson
- Gwendolyn Tennyson (Alternate Timeline)
- Gwen Tennyson (Race Against Time Timeline)
Notable People with Anodite Heritage
- Carl Tennyson
- Frank Tennyson
- Kenneth Tennyson
- Ben Tennyson
- Ken Tennyson (future)
- Gwendolyn Tennyson (Ben's Daughter) (future)
- Big Chill's Offspring
Etymology
The name Anodite comes from the Latin word "Anodyne" which means to relieve pain of the physical body.
Notes
Trivia
- Anodites lack DNA.[DM 2]
- Therefore, any child an Anodite produces with another species, will be related to that Anodite via parentage, but biologically the offspring will remain 100% pure to the species of the other parent.
- This also means that the Omnitrix cannot transform its user into an Anodite, since there's no DNA to make a DNA sample.
- However, Anodites do have something analogous to genetic material.[DJW 1]
- Although only female Anodites have been seen, there "sort of" are male Anodites.[DM 3]
- Given the fact Verdona always hoped that her sons and grandsons would have inherited her Anodite powers further implies that male Anodites do in fact exist.
- Developing as an Anodite and mastering magic use "many of the same muscles" so to speak, like kicking a ball and swimming.[MW 1]
- If an Anodite were to use the Omnitrix/Ultimatrix, then they will retain their mana-related powers.[11]
- Anodites can learn to make human "bodies", described as a "sliding scale"[12], for themselves to inhabit. Whether or not Anodites can make bodies of other species is unknown. These bodies can be shed or discarded, much like a snake shedding its skin.
- Anodites can manipulate their physical forms' age at will.[DM 2]
- It seems that when an Anodite retains their original body, they don't shed their skin when assuming their energy form, but instead shift into their Anodite self.[6][3][5][13]
- Due to the requirement needed to perform this ability (destroying the innate, natural human body), it is suggested that an Anodite - no matter the percentage - can technically become a "full-blooded" Anodite.
- An Anodite's inability to survive in space while wearing one of these bodies is likely due their functionality being similar to a real human's body, in which are unable to survive in space. This would also explain why they require a human body in order to reproduce.
- There is at least one alien species that is able to see through an Anodite's human guise.[14]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 What Are Little Girls Made Of? Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Moonstruck
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Ultimate Sacrifice
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Hit 'Em Where They Live Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Busy Box
- ↑ Good Copy, Bad Copy
- ↑ Absolute Power: Part 1
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 In Charm's Way
- ↑ Inspector 13
- ↑ Gwen Tennyson
- ↑ Enemy of My Frenemy
- ↑ Unearthed
Crew Statements
Dwayne McDuffie
- ↑ File:Dwayne_McDuffie_Tue_Sep_28,_2010_10_41_am_-_Q&A.png
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 File:Dwayne_McDuffie_Sun_March_29,_2009_11_37_am_-_Q&A.png Cite error: Invalid
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