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{{Infobox power
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| image = Memory healing in Tabula Rasa (2).JPG
| image = Memory healing in Tabula Rasa (2).JPG
| caption = [[Damien]] heals [[Sylar]]'s memories.
| caption = [[Damian]] restores [[Sylar]]'s memories.
| held by = [[Damien]]
| held by = [[Damian]]
| absorbed by =  
| absorbed by =  
| ability to = Manipulate another's memories
| ability to = Manipulate another's memories
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==Characters==
==Characters==
*[[Damien]] is the only character who has demonstrated this ability. (''[[Episode:Tabula Rasa|Tabula Rasa]]'')
*[[Damian]] is the only character who has demonstrated this ability. (''[[Episode:Tabula Rasa|Tabula Rasa]]'')


==Limits==
==Limits==
This ability is not as-yet fully understood. One of its aspects appears to be memory projection: [[Damien]] touched Sylar making the House of Mirrors showcase Sylar's lost memories of his various murders by projecting them on various mirrors. It is currently unknown if Damien can project memories on other types of surfaces besides mirrors, or even if a surface is necessary at all. It is also not fully clear if Damien heals memories (similar to [[rapid cell regeneration]] or [[healing]]) or if he simply shows them to the person. For instance, Sylar appeared to regain the knowledge of his past memories, but he didn't feel as if these reminiscences were truly his.
As confirmed by [[Edgar's list]], one of this ability's aspects is memory projection: [[Damian]] touched Sylar making the House of Mirrors showcase Sylar's lost memories of his various murders by projecting them on various mirrors. It is currently unknown if Damian can project memories on other types of surfaces besides mirrors, or even if a surface is necessary at all. It is also not fully clear if Damian heals memories (similar to [[rapid cell regeneration]] or [[healing]]) or if he simply shows them to the person. For instance, Sylar appeared to regain the knowledge of his past memories, but he didn't feel as if these reminiscences were truly his. Memories projected onto mirrors can be viewed by any within eyeshot; it is not limited to the individual whose memories are being projected. Also, after Damian has initially touched someone, he can project the images by just concentrating without having to be in constant contact. When he does this, he closes his eyes, concentrates and calls up the memory he wants to project (''[[The Wall]]'').


Besides this aspect of memory projection, Damien appears to be capable of manipulating or affecting memories with unknown results. [[Samuel]] thought that Damien's ability would be able to force [[Hiro]] to stay with the [[Carnival]] by wiping his mind, but it only resulted in Hiro suddenly [[space-time manipulation|teleporting]] away, wanting to save [[Mohinder Suresh|Doctor Watson]] (the reason for Hiro's condition after Damien used his ability on him is possibly due to the brain tumor that Hiro has). After this, his mind became like a "fanboy soup": he can only express himself through comic imagery. However, Ando was able to reverse this by using [[ability supercharging]] to shock Hiro similar to electro-shock therapy, which undid what Damien did to Hiro and restored him to normal. (''[[Close to You]]'')
Besides this aspect of memory projection, Damian appears to be capable of manipulating or affecting memories with unknown results. [[Samuel]] thought that Damian's ability would be able to force [[Hiro]] to stay with the [[Carnival]] by wiping his mind, but it only resulted in Hiro suddenly [[space-time manipulation|teleporting]] away, wanting to save "[[Mohinder Suresh|Doctor Watson]]". After this, his mind became like a "fanboy soup": he can only express himself through comic imagery. However, Ando was able to reverse this by using [[supercharging]] to shock Hiro similar to electro-shock therapy, which undid what Damian did to Hiro and restored him to normal (''[[Close to You]]'').


==Examples==
==Examples==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Tabula_Rasa.jpg|[[Damien]] projects Sylar's lost memories on mirrors.<br />{{epp|405}}
Image:Tabula_Rasa.jpg|[[Damian]] projects Sylar's lost memories on mirrors.<br />{{epp|405}}
Image:Damien's ability in 410.JPG|[[Damien]] tries to wipe [[Hiro]]'s mind.<br />{{epp|410}}
Image:Damien's ability in 410.JPG|[[Damian]] tries to wipe [[Hiro]]'s mind.<br />{{epp|410}}
Image:Jedi.jpg|[[Hiro]] swings a [[Star Wars|Jedi sword]] for "[[Don Quixote|Dulcinea]]".<br />{{epp|412}}
Image:Jedi.jpg|As a result, Hiro's mind becomes scrambled, and he does silly things such as swinging a [[Star Wars|Jedi lightsaber]] for "[[Don Quixote|Dulcinea]]".<br />{{epp|412}}
Image:Memory manipulation in 417 (1).JPG|Damian projects [[Noah]]'s memories...
Image:Memory manipulation in 417 (2).JPG|...and reflects them...
Image:Memory manipulation in 417 (3).JPG|...onto the mirrors inside the [[House of Mirrors]].<br />(''[[The Wall]]'')
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Notes==
==Notes==
*The introduction to ''[[The Trip, Part 1]]'' claims that Damien tried to erase Hiro's memory.
*The introduction to ''[[The Trip, Part 1]]'' claims that Damian tried to erase Hiro's memory.
*Electro-shock therapy or something similar to it can undo damage this ability has done as shown when Ando uses [[ability supercharging|his power]] to shock Hiro back to reality.
*Electro-shock therapy or something similar to it can undo damage this ability has done as shown when Ando uses [[Supercharging|his power]] to shock Hiro back to reality.
*When used on [[Noah]] to have his memories "projected" onto the mirrors in the [[House of Mirrors]], [[Claire]] was also able to view Noah's memories.


==See Also==
==See Also==
*For the similar ability to remove memories, see '''[[mental manipulation]]'''.
*For the similar ability to remove memories, see '''[[mental manipulation]]'''.
*For the similar ability to read and manipulate minds, see '''[[telepathy]]'''.
*For the similar ability to read and manipulate minds, see '''[[telepathy]]'''.
*For similar abilities which can also be used to heal memories, see '''[[healing touch]]''' or '''[[rapid cell regeneration]]'''.
*For the similar abilities which can also be used to heal memories, see '''[[healing touch]]''' or '''[[rapid cell regeneration]]'''.
*For the similar ability to see the history of external objects, see '''[[clairsentience]]'''.
*For the similar ability to see the history of external objects, see '''[[clairsentience]]'''.
* {{seealsodisambig|memory}}
* {{seealsodisambig|memory}}

Latest revision as of 02:51, 15 May 2010

Memory manipulation

Damian restores Sylar's memories.
Held by: Damian
Ability to: Manipulate another's memories

Memory manipulation is the ability to manipulate a person's memories, including projecting lost memories for an individual to re-experience.

Characters

Limits

As confirmed by Edgar's list, one of this ability's aspects is memory projection: Damian touched Sylar making the House of Mirrors showcase Sylar's lost memories of his various murders by projecting them on various mirrors. It is currently unknown if Damian can project memories on other types of surfaces besides mirrors, or even if a surface is necessary at all. It is also not fully clear if Damian heals memories (similar to rapid cell regeneration or healing) or if he simply shows them to the person. For instance, Sylar appeared to regain the knowledge of his past memories, but he didn't feel as if these reminiscences were truly his. Memories projected onto mirrors can be viewed by any within eyeshot; it is not limited to the individual whose memories are being projected. Also, after Damian has initially touched someone, he can project the images by just concentrating without having to be in constant contact. When he does this, he closes his eyes, concentrates and calls up the memory he wants to project (The Wall).

Besides this aspect of memory projection, Damian appears to be capable of manipulating or affecting memories with unknown results. Samuel thought that Damian's ability would be able to force Hiro to stay with the Carnival by wiping his mind, but it only resulted in Hiro suddenly teleporting away, wanting to save "Doctor Watson". After this, his mind became like a "fanboy soup": he can only express himself through comic imagery. However, Ando was able to reverse this by using supercharging to shock Hiro similar to electro-shock therapy, which undid what Damian did to Hiro and restored him to normal (Close to You).

Examples

Notes

  • The introduction to The Trip, Part 1 claims that Damian tried to erase Hiro's memory.
  • Electro-shock therapy or something similar to it can undo damage this ability has done as shown when Ando uses his power to shock Hiro back to reality.
  • When used on Noah to have his memories "projected" onto the mirrors in the House of Mirrors, Claire was also able to view Noah's memories.

See Also

Fan Theories

Please refer to Theory:Memory manipulation for fan-created theories and other speculation.


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