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'''Jonathan Phaedrus''', usually referred to as '''Prof''', is the leader of the [[Reckoners]], a group which hunts down and kills [[Epic]]s.{{book ref|Steelheart|7}} Somewhat ironically, he himself is an Epic of considerable power {{book ref|Steelheart|41}}, known under the alias '''Limelight'''. {{book ref|Calamity|14}}
== Attributes and Abilities ==▼
=== Powers ===
; Transference: As a "[[gifter]]", Prof can loan his Epic abilities to non-Epics, often the members of the Reckoners. He disguises his giftings by attributing the effects to various devices. By gifting his abilities to others, he also lessens the psychological effects of being an Epic.▼
; Matter Disruption: Disguised by the '''Tensors'''. Prof can turn inorganic matter to dust. This dust seems to have less volume and weight than the original substance. He can also carve improvised weapons such as swords using this ability. Because the ability is controlled by the mind, each person has a different mental trick for activating this ability.▼
; Forcefields: Disguised by the '''Jackets'''. Prof can use his forcefields for many purposes, such as blocking incoming projectiles, creating a disc to fly on, traveling quickly and safely along the ocean floor, trapping or crushing people in bubbles, creating a walkway or bridge, attacking with spears of light, or simply illuminating an area. When he used this ability to its fullest extent, he was able to contain an explosion powerful enough to destroy a city. He usually gifts a much weaker version of this ability to the Reckoners, providing them with full-body shields that offer limited protection against falls, bullets, and other dangers. The forcefields give off a greenish color, which is related to the name 'Limelight'. ▼
; Accelerated Healing: Disguised by the '''Harmsway'''. A rare occurrence, Prof is a High Epic with two prime invincibilities. His healing factor can heal injuries which would ordinarily be fatal in a matter of seconds. When spread among the team, it can heal critical or traumatic injury in a couple of days.▼
; Enhanced Strength: Prof is often described as having a solid build. In Firefight, David states that Prof seems especially strong. This could be a separate power, or it could be a form of bio-feedback resulting from his Accelerated Healing. It could also be his forcefields doing the lifting.▼
=== Weaknesses ===
Prof's weakness is failure, and the risk of it. This can be seen as he refused to enter a contest pre-Calamity and his reluctance to use his abilities in Steelheart instead, gifting them to others.▼
== History ==
=== [[Calamity]] ===
In the third book of the series, Prof served as the main antagonist of the book. While consumed by his powers, Prof went to Ildithia and continued Regalia's plan of taking [[Larcener]]'s assumer abilities and replacing Calamity, unaware of the fact the Larcener himself was Calamity. He faced off against David's team twice, but soon David
▲== Abilities ==
▲; Transference: As a "[[gifter]]", Prof can loan his Epic abilities to non-Epics, often the members of the Reckoners. He disguises his giftings by attributing the effects to various devices. By gifting his abilities to others, he also lessens the psychological effects of being an Epic.
▲; Matter Disruption: Disguised by the '''Tensors'''. Prof can turn inorganic matter to dust. This dust seems to have less volume and weight than the original substance. He can also carve improvised weapons such as swords using this ability. Because the ability is controlled by the mind, each person has a different mental trick for activating this ability.
▲; Forcefields: Disguised by the '''Jackets'''. Prof can use his forcefields for many purposes, such as blocking incoming projectiles, creating a disc to fly on, traveling quickly and safely along the ocean floor, trapping or crushing people in bubbles, creating a walkway or bridge, attacking with spears of light, or simply illuminating an area. When he used this ability to its fullest extent, he was able to contain an explosion powerful enough to destroy a city. He usually gifts a much weaker version of this ability to the Reckoners, providing them with full-body shields that offer limited protection against falls, bullets, and other dangers. The forcefields give off a greenish color, which is related to the name 'Limelight'.
▲; Accelerated Healing: Disguised by the '''Harmsway'''. A rare occurrence, Prof is a High Epic with two prime invincibilities. His healing factor can heal injuries which would ordinarily be fatal in a matter of seconds. When spread among the team, it can heal critical or traumatic injury in a couple of days.
▲; Enhanced Strength: Prof is often described as having a solid build. In Firefight, David states that Prof seems especially strong. This could be a separate power, or it could be a form of bio-feedback resulting from his Accelerated Healing. It could also be his forcefields doing the lifting.
▲Prof's weakness is failure, and the risk of it. This can be seen as he refused to enter a contest pre-Calamity and his reluctance to use his abilities in Steelheart instead, gifting them to others.
== Notes ==
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