Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-24993958-20160711184711/@comment-24534644-20160805175241

So I came upon inspiration for a new Semblance, although I currently have no one to attach it to. But if anyone here can figure out exactly what inspired this, you'll win a free Internet cookie. :3

-Name: Data Reflection

-User: ???

-Type: Symbol (still refuse to put down Glyph)

-Purpose: Utility

-Short Description: The user can create a unique symbol that tags and follows a target, capable of collecting "data" on them over time and manifesting an aura-based copy of the target using that data.

-Activation Cue: The symbol itself is large and circular,  the inside filled with shifting tech-like patterns, and is c apable of adjusting in size depending on what it's tagged to (at maximum size being 3 meters in diameter). It also makes a dissonant streaming-esque noise when in effect.

-Range: Short

-General Limitations:

---The symbol is ground-based, meaning it cannot be formed in midair. On the same note, while it can and will actively follow and remain affixed to a target on the ground or close to the ground, if the targets ascends too high out of the symbol's reach by whatever means, it will lose track of them. It will start tracking them once again if they touch ground however, following them until it reconnects.

---The symbol on its own does no damage while it is collecting data, and it requires time in order to gather sufficient amounts of it. During this time, the user is still completely vulnerable to attack and must defend themself.

---The copies generated by the Semblance after the symbol collects enough data, while capable of acting autonomously, do require mental command for things like what to attack and other specific intructions. On average, they are not as effective as their source material unless micromanaged.

-Passive Ability(s): None

-Active Ability: Tier One: The Semblance is activated by physically tagging a target, at which point a symbol manifests on the ground beneath their feet. This symbol, while not capable of leaving the ground, can still move freely along it, and will follow it's target's movements and remain underneath them whilst it collects "data". The more the target moves while tagged by this symbol, the faster the data collection progresses.

-Active Ability: Tier Two:  At any given point, the symbol can be remotely detached from whatever it is tagged to, at which point it uses all collected data to generate an aura-based clone of the target, imitating shape, movements, strength, and even abilities to an extent. Said clones are not perfect copies, but become stronger and better imitate their targets the more data that is collected. These clones are dispelled after taking enough damage, with their "health" again reflecting the target and the amount of data collected. Larger targets inherently require more time to collect data, provided they fit inside of the symbol.

-Dust Interaction: None (as of yet)

-Notes: I imagine this going to a scienctist-y sort of character. Someone who enjoys analyzing their opponents and exploiting their own strength against them.