Cyber Corruption

==Summary==
Cyber Corruption (サイバー浸食, Saibā shinshoku - lit. "Cyber Erosion"), also referred to as Cyber Energy and Cyberization, is a source of energy and status of affliction within the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series, caused by exposure to the energy of Cyber Space.
However, to those capable of resisting its effects, the victim of such exposure can wield its power to their benefit. 
==Nature==
The nature of Cyber Energy, which all aspects of Cyber Space derive (regardless of that being a Detriment or Benefit)
* Data Manipulation & Information Manipulation (Type 2, Fundamental, 5-D. Cyber Space is a world comprised fundamentally of gathered data and information, a place Sage states countless pieces of information become one,Sonic Frontiers (JP): Chaos Island and where Cyber Energy originates. Cyber Space itself is powered by the Chaos Emeralds, which were the very basis of what the Ancients built their technology around, in which the gems power all their systems)
** Law Manipulation & Causality Manipulation (The defensive forcefield and portal leading to Cyber Space produced by approaching the Starfall Islands was stated by Tails to defy the laws of the real world, manifesting logical disparities to the bottom of causality.Sonic Frontiers (JP): Introduction Cutscene Sage alluded to Sonic's defiance of his Cyber Corruption as an attempt to transcend causalitySonic Frontiers (JP): Rhea Island)
==Detriments==
The negative effects caused be exposure to Cyber Corruption.
===Afflictions===
Ongoing effects while the Cyber Corruption within an individual is incomplete.
* Corruption (Type 1 & Type 2, Physical/Non-Physical Corruption. 1 layer. Cyber Energy physically enters the body of those it comes into contact with,Sonic Frontiers: Kronos Island such as the energy guarding the Cyber CagesSonic Frontiers: Ares Island that held Sonic's friends.Sonic Frontiers: Chaos Island Tails stated that he was becoming more corrupted with every interaction with Cyber Space, with Amy and Knuckles also suffering from the corruption without interacting with Cyber Energy directly, as The End began corrupting everything on the island once it became free. Even Sonic, who resisted Dark Gaia's corruption solely by his strength of will, had ultimately become corrupted by it)
* Sensation Manipulation (Eventually caused Sonic to lose his sense of touch entirely, being unable to feel his bodySonic Frontiers: Rhea Island)
* Memory Manipulation (Those afflicted by Cyber Corruption eventually causes them to lose their memories down to their own names)
* Paralysis Inducement (The progression of Cyber Corruption in one's body makes it harder to move over time)
* Forced Intangibility (Digitization limits how much one can interact with the world around them, something Tails described as being the same energy manifesting as mutations within Sonic that resulted in Cyber Space's initial spatial anomalySonic Frontiers: Chaos Island)
* Power Nullification (Cyber Corruption nullifies access to certain abilities)
===Fully Corrupted===
The effects on an individual when the process of Cyber Corruption is complete, on top of the previous afflictions.
* Soul Manipulation (Cyberization holds the victim's soul prisoner)
* Immobilization (Becoming fully corrupted renders the victim completely unable to move)
* Interdimensional BFR (An individual being overcome with Cyber Corruption will result in them becoming stuck between realities)
==Benefits==
The positive effects that exposure to Cyber Corruption can bring to those who can wield its power.
===Bestowed Abilities===
Different powers that can be utilized for extra abilities by those who can withstand Cyber Corruption.
* Power Bestowal (Greater exposure to Cyber Energy bestowed Sonic with the Cross Slash, Cyclone Kick, and Grand Slam techniques, with Sonic acknowledging that the infusion of Cyber Energy in his body gave him a boost)
* Energy Manipulation (Many of Sonic's attacks when Cyber Corrupted revolve around harnessing its energy for attacks)
** Danmaku & Shockwave Generation (With the Spin Slash, which creates a shockwave-like multi-hitting attack. Sonic Boom allows the user to release a torrent of rapid-fire shockwaves.Sonic Boom Description: A high-speed kick that unleashes shockwaves that pummels the enemy. Cyclone Slash does this to an even greater extent with many more hits in quicker successionCyclone Slash Description: Circle the enemy and let loose a stream of shockwaves.)
** Homing Attack (The Homing Shot lets the user launch tracking energy spheres at the opponentHoming Shot Description: Launch a volley of energy spheres at the enemy.)
*** Explosion Manipulation (With the Multi-lock technique, which can lock onto 4 targets in close proximity before swiftly bouncing between them and causing a heart-shaped explosion to go off above them)
**Aura (With the Wild Rush, which grants the user an aura as they hone in on their opponent)
*Summoning (Users can summon objects they're familiar with to help them, such as the Cyclone)
*Weapon Creation (Tails is able to construct and attack with an endless amount of wrenches)
==Limitations==
If the individual is unable to properly resist their affliction with Cyber Corruption and wield its power, they will instead succumb to its effects.
Note: Despite the implications of the Cyloop only being a technique possible with Cyber Corruption, the Digitized crew are able to perform the move before ever becoming exposed to Cyber Energy directly. And considering it's verbatim implied that the Ancients stored their data, thoughts, and ideas within Cyber Space, it stands to reason that the Cyloop is a learnable technique.
==Users==
*Sonic the Hedgehog (Modern Era)
*Sage
*Digitized Tails, Amy, and Knuckles
*The End
==References==
Category:Verse-specific Powers and Abilities
Category:Sega Sonic
Category:Sonic Frontiers