Third Generation

The **Third Generation** (第三世代, *Dai San Sedai*) are a classification of individuals that have adapted to Spontaneous Human Combustion, and instead of becoming an Infernal, they awakened the ability to generate their own flames, either from their body or through a certain object.

As with the Second Generation, they sport higher physical capabilities as well as being more resilient to damage, along with natural immunity to flames. Because of their unique abilities, Third Generations usually become Fire Soldiers in the Special Fire Force.

However, unlike Second Generation pyrokinetics, they cannot manipulate already existing flames.

## Overview

### Ignition Ability

Main article: Ignition Ability

Every Third Generation has a unique way of utilizing their flames. This unique method is referred to as an **Ignition Ability** (発火能力, *Hakka Nōryoku*). This ability allows the user to generate flames from certain body parts, such as their tongue, fists, or the bottoms of their feet, and so on.

Some Third Generations use their ability though an object of some kind, such as a sword hilt or bubblegum. These objects can utilize the flames in special ways and give the users interesting powers. For example, Gold uses her gauntlet to turn heat into magnetism.

The abilities of a Third Generation are not limited to only basic flames; some Third Generations are able to generate electricity, superheat their flames into plasma, and produce explosions. Some pyrokinetics even have enough control over their flames to stimulate the cells in a persons body, shape their flames into weapons, armor or other constructs, or even energize themselves and increase their physical abilities and the physical abilities of others.

A Third Generation pyrokinetic can also use their flames in more creative ways, such as manipulating surrounding heat to create mirages or make people succumb to high heat. Another example is an electric shock user being able to control people and send messages through the electricity that naturally goes through their brain and nervous system.

### Fouth Generation

If a Third Generation pyrokinetic possesses an Adolla Burst, then they can become a Fourth Generation if they receive an Adolla Grace from an otherworldly being.

With the power of Grace, a pyrokinetic can use their flames to much stronger degree. In some cases, they're powerful enough to manipulate the laws of physics.

### Weaknesses

Though gifted with the power of igniting flames, this ability also comes with some drawbacks. The flames that a Third Generation emits are fueled by the oxygen in their own body. If the ability is overused, the user can use so much oxygen that they'll no longer be able to use their Ignition Abilities until they've regathered more. Repetitive use of the ability under such oxygen-deprived conditions could lead to the body beginning to char, and the user can gain a lung disease from it. This condition is known as Tephrosis.

If a pyrokinetic contracts Tephrosis, they will no longer be able to use the Ignition Ability to the same level and time duration that they previously could.

## Trivia

* In the anime, when Third Generation users activate their pyrokinesis, their eyes glow.

## References

1. ↑ Fire Force Manga: Chapter 0, Page 45
2. ↑ Fire Force Manga: Chapter 29, Pages 6 - 7
3. ↑ Weekly Shonen Magazine Issue 2-3 2016, extra pages
4. ↑ Fire Force Manga: Chapter 5, Page 13
5. ↑ Volume 2 Character Profile