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Motivators are created by harvesting the cells of dead Epics.{{book ref|Firefight|18}} These cells contain Epic DNA, which duplicates the powers of the original Epic when exposed to electrical currents.{{book ref|Calamity|10}} The "biological frequency" of electric current required for each Motivator is different, requiring some experimentation to get just right.{{book ref|lux|8}} Motivators are responsible for keeping the cells of Epics alive, which includes feeding them, regulating their temperature, and dealing with any produced waste.{{book ref|Calamity|10}} Motivators tend to be expensive and volatile.{{book ref|lux|6}} |
Motivators are created by harvesting the cells of dead Epics.{{book ref|Firefight|18}} These cells contain Epic DNA, which duplicates the powers of the original Epic when exposed to electrical currents.{{book ref|Calamity|10}} The "biological frequency" of electric current required for each Motivator is different, requiring some experimentation to get just right.{{book ref|lux|8}} Motivators are responsible for keeping the cells of Epics alive, which includes feeding them, regulating their temperature, and dealing with any produced waste.{{book ref|Calamity|10}} Motivators tend to be expensive and volatile.{{book ref|lux|6}} |
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| − | When in [[Babilar]], [[David Charleston]] uses a motivator called a [[spyril]] to move quickly between the rooftops of the city.{{book ref|Firefight|18}} |
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| + | When in [[Babilar]], [[David Charleston]] uses a motivator called a [[Spyril]] to move quickly between the rooftops of the city. Derived from the DNA of an Epic known as [[Georgi]], the Spyril allows its user to propel themselves through the air or through water, using powerful jets of water.{{book ref|Firefight|18}}{{Book ref|Firefight|23}} The Spyril is very sensitive, and requires precise and careful steering.{{Book ref|Firefight|24}} |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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“Every one of these boxes is stuffed with bits of dead Epic. ”
—Zeff.[1]
A motivator is a device that replicates abilities from an Epic's power set.
Function
Motivators are created by harvesting the cells of dead Epics.[2] These cells contain Epic DNA, which duplicates the powers of the original Epic when exposed to electrical currents.[3] The "biological frequency" of electric current required for each Motivator is different, requiring some experimentation to get just right.[4] Motivators are responsible for keeping the cells of Epics alive, which includes feeding them, regulating their temperature, and dealing with any produced waste.[3] Motivators tend to be expensive and volatile.[1]
Known Motivators
Spyril
When in Babilar, David Charleston uses a motivator called a Spyril to move quickly between the rooftops of the city. Derived from the DNA of an Epic known as Georgi, the Spyril allows its user to propel themselves through the air or through water, using powerful jets of water.[2][5] The Spyril is very sensitive, and requires precise and careful steering.[6]
Trivia
- Epic mitochondrial DNA, the key ingredient in all motivators, is used as high-level currency between the Reckoners and arms dealers.[2]
- Any given piece of Epic-based technology requires a motivator to function.[2]