Project V17/Powers/Shardless/Ascension Upgrades/Seaborne (Arknights)

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Seaborne (Arknights)

Cost: 3 SP

Required: Overmind

You belong to the Seaborne race, a group of hyper-adaptive aquatic creatures that originated from the dark depths of Terra’s oceans. You are connected to the Many, a collective consciousness that binds all Seaborne together in a shared goal: the survival and evolution of your kin. You have the ability to mutate your own cells without waiting for generations to pass, giving you an edge over other lifeforms. You are also stronger in water, where you can move faster, sense better, and use your aquatic abilities more effectively.

Your cells become more efficient and powerful over time and conflict, enhancing your strength, durability, speed, and reflexes. You can adapt to any environment and situation by evolving your body. Seaborne cells, when detached from the body, degrade into simple proteins that nourish your kin and prevent others from studying them. You can also reabsorb them to gain more power and adaptation. This way, you ensure that nothing is wasted and nothing is revealed.

Your understanding and analysis of threats allows you to quickly evolve and share adaptations to counter them. This allows you or your kin to learn from experiences, battles, and information. For example, if you encounter fire, you can develop resistance to it by altering your skin or producing a protective substance. You can also mimic other abilities based on technology or biology, by consuming the fallen Seaborne who encountered or died to them. This way, you can acquire new abilities that can help you or your kin in future situations. For example, if you consume a Seaborne who mimicked a human voice, you can also speak their language.

You are akin to Ishar’mla, the Heart of Corruption. You are the source of all Seaborne and the core of the Many. You have a supreme authority over other Seaborne and can communicate with them through your collective consciousness. You are more powerful and intelligent than normal seaborne and can influence their decisions. Normal seaborne are loyal to you and follow your will. You are their guide and god in the world below.