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[[Image:Powers_sylar_aptitude.jpg|thumb|right| [[Gabriel Gray]] uses [[intuitive aptitude]] to diagnose a problem with [[Chandra Suresh]]'s watch.]] | [[Image:Powers_sylar_aptitude.jpg|thumb|right| [[Gabriel Gray]] uses [[intuitive aptitude]] to diagnose a problem with [[Chandra Suresh]]'s watch.]] | ||
'''Intuitive aptitude''' is the ability to analyze complex systems, either biological or mechanical, intuitively understand how they work, and spot any flaws. | '''Intuitive aptitude''' is the ability to analyze complex systems, either biological or mechanical, intuitively understand how they work, and spot any flaws. | ||
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==Limits== | ==Limits== | ||
The conditions under which [[Sylar]]'s power of [[intuitive aptitude]] | The conditions under which [[Sylar]]'s power of [[intuitive aptitude]] work are not clearly understood. For systems that he already understands (like watches), he can detect and identify flaws in the mechanism with only a cursory inspection. Systems that he has never seen before may require more extensive study, but he seems to be able to analyze them far more quickly than any ordinary person could using far less equipment. | ||
Sylar's ability seems to work for analyzing both mechanical and biological systems. Whether it would work on other types of systems (like electronic hardware or computer software) is not yet known. | |||
==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
* Sylar detected a mechanical flaw in [[Chandra Suresh|Chandra Suresh's]] wristwatch from across the room within moments of Chandra entering his shop. ([[Six Months Ago]]) | |||
* After seeing [[Brian Davis]] demonstrate his power of [[telekinesis]], Sylar attacked and killed him. Shortly thereafter, Sylar was able to use telekinesis himself. ([[Six Months Ago]]) | |||
{{Theories}} | {{Theories}} | ||
[[Category:Powers]] | [[Category:Powers]] | ||
Revision as of 19:30, 8 December 2006
Intuitive aptitude is the ability to analyze complex systems, either biological or mechanical, intuitively understand how they work, and spot any flaws.
Characters
Sylar is the only character known to have this ability.
Limits
The conditions under which Sylar's power of intuitive aptitude work are not clearly understood. For systems that he already understands (like watches), he can detect and identify flaws in the mechanism with only a cursory inspection. Systems that he has never seen before may require more extensive study, but he seems to be able to analyze them far more quickly than any ordinary person could using far less equipment.
Sylar's ability seems to work for analyzing both mechanical and biological systems. Whether it would work on other types of systems (like electronic hardware or computer software) is not yet known.
Examples
- Sylar detected a mechanical flaw in Chandra Suresh's wristwatch from across the room within moments of Chandra entering his shop. (Six Months Ago)
- After seeing Brian Davis demonstrate his power of telekinesis, Sylar attacked and killed him. Shortly thereafter, Sylar was able to use telekinesis himself. (Six Months Ago)
Fan Theories
Please refer to Theory:Intuitive aptitude for fan-created theories and other speculation.