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The setting of some works has superpowers that all derive from a shared trait or discipline. There are many ways for a person to gain superpowers: inheritance, a [[Mass Super-Empowering Event]], a divine gift, or [[Superpower Lottery|sometimes even pure]] [[Randomly-Gifted|random chance]]. Whatever the source, these '''Power Systems''' govern how these superpowers are distributed and, to a much looser extent, how superpowered individuals interact with each other - some "supers" ([[Differently-Powered Individual|or whatever term the setting employs]]) may develop a kinship via a common weakness, power source, or genetic bloodline. Conversely, if multiple such types exist and conflict, [[Un-Equal Rites]] may ensue.
While most works of fiction with a sufficiently developed world have a set of formal rules governing how powers and abilities within them work, these Power Systems are typically acknowledged as such in-universe and given a name, and tend to adhere to at least some of the following criteria:
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** There is also Haki, which is a mysterious power within every living being. Haki falls into three types: [[Supernatural Sensitivity|Observation]], [[Supernatural Martial Arts|Armament]], and [[Mind Control|Conqueror's Haki]]. Everyone can awaken the first two, but few people are born with Conqueror's Haki.
* ''[[Darwin's Game]]'' gives its players Sigils, supernatural powers granted by the titular app. The app provides a [[Superpower Lottery|unique yet randomized ability to]] a player. Each player can [[One Person, One Power|only have one Sigil.]] Each player can only have one Sigil that falls into one of five types. While players keep them secret, some use them outside Darwin's Game, like for criminal activities.
* ''[[Jojo's Bizarre Adventure]]'':
* From ''[[Jojo's Bizarre Adventure]]'', [[Guardian Entity|Stands]] are usually humanoid beings with [[Combo-Platter Powers|unique powers]] [[Personality Powers|related to the user's personality]]. They usually appear in a humanoid form, but others vary. Stands share a link to their user, which means that whatever damage it suffers, the user does as well. [[Invisible to Normals|They can not be seen by ordinary people but by those with their own Stands]].▼
** Hamon/Ripple is a special type of breathing that lets a trained user manifest energy. It can grant superhuman ability, healing, longevity, and its identical nature to that of the sun's rays lets it hurt creatures that are normally only vulnerable to the sun. However, it needs proper blood flow and breathing to be used.
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* Players known as Masters are granted [[Personality Powers|Embryos]] when they create their character in the VRMMO of ''[[Infinite Dendrogram]]''. Embryos fall into one of five broad types based on personality and [[New Powers as the Plot Demands|evolve with their players, which may give other Skills and Types]]. They are the cornerstone of how a Master's playstyle while also making them valuable assets to their Countries.
** [[RPG Mechanics Verse|Skills]] are abilities that [[NPC|Tians]], Masters, and monsters gain in the VRMMO. Tians and Masters can gain Skills from equipment and jobs, but Masters can also gain Skills from their Embryos.
* Ninjas like ''[[Naruto]]'' utilize
** Kekkei Genkai are unique abilities based on [[Superpowerful Genetics|the hereditary within ninja clans]]. Ninjas inherit one Kekkei Genkai and naturally develop these powers with age and experience.
* In ''[[Psyren]]'', [[Psychic Powers|PSI]] is the ability that Psychicers wield that falls into three basic types: [[Personality Powers|Burst]], [[Telepathy|Trance]], and [[Supernatural Martial Arts|Rise]]. [[Masquerade|PSI is a rare power that people can be naturally born with, so it is seen as a myth or legend.]] The atmosphere of Psyren can awaken this power and turn a person into a Psychicer.
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* ''[[Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan]]'': Yokai has the supernatural ability known as Osore: supernatural skills based on fear related to their species. This power comes from how Osore is based on the fear Yokai are known to cause, based on their species.
* Each King in ''[[K]]'' grants an Aura to their Clan for incredible powers. Depending on the King, Aura can manifest [[Combo-Platter Powers|different abilities]]. As long as they are a part of their Clan, they will keep their Aura, but if exorcised, it will disappear.
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* People on the scattered islands of'' [[Esprit]]'' have [[Personality Powers|Jinxes]]; special abilities brought out by a person's faith. [[One Person, One Power|One person can have only one Jinx]].
*''[[NEEDLESS]]'': Needless have Fragments, which are unique superpowers and their sources. [[One Person, One Power|Each one has one Fragment]] but also [[Combo-Platter Powers|passive physical superpowers]]. They are called Fragments due to being a small part of The Second's power.
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