Ada Lovelace

**Ada Lovelace** is one of the many Champions in Aeon Clash.

## Background

* **Source:** Wikipedia Article

Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace (née Byron; 10 December 1815 – 27 November 1852) was an English mathematician and writer, chiefly known for her work on Charles Babbage's proposed mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine. She was the first to recognise that the machine had applications beyond pure calculation. Ada Byron was the only legitimate child of poet Lord Byron and Lady Byron. All of Byron's other children were born out of wedlock to other women. Byron separated from his wife a month after Ada was born and left England forever. He died in Greece when Ada was eight. Her mother remained bitter and promoted Ada's interest in mathematics and logic in an effort to prevent her from developing her father's perceived insanity. Despite this, Ada remained interested in him, naming her two sons Byron and Gordon. Upon her death, she was buried next to him at her request. Although often ill in her childhood, Ada pursued her studies assiduously. She married William King in 1835. King was made Earl of Lovelace in 1838, Ada thereby becoming Countess of Lovelace. Her educational and social exploits brought her into contact with scientists such as Andrew Crosse, Charles Babbage, Sir David Brewster, Charles Wheatstone, Michael Faraday, and the author Charles Dickens, contacts which she used to further her education. Ada described her approach as "poetical science" and herself as an "Analyst (& Metaphysician)".

When she was eighteen, her mathematical talents led her to a long working relationship and friendship with fellow British mathematician Charles Babbage, who is known as "the father of computers". She was in particular interested in Babbage's work on the Analytical Engine. Lovelace first met him in June 1833, through their mutual friend, and her private tutor, Mary Somerville. Between 1842 and 1843, Ada translated an article by the military engineer Luigi Menabrea (later Prime Minister of Italy) about the Analytical Engine, supplementing it with an elaborate set of seven notes, simply called "Notes". Lovelace's notes are important in the early history of computers, especially since the seventh one contained what many consider to be the first computer program—that is, an algorithm designed to be carried out by a machine. Other historians reject this perspective and point out that Babbage's personal notes from the years 1836/1837 contain the first programs for the engine.[better source needed] She also developed a vision of the capability of computers to go beyond mere calculating or number-crunching, while many others, including Babbage himself, focused only on those capabilities. Her mindset of "poetical science" led her to ask questions about the Analytical Engine (as shown in her notes) examining how individuals and society relate to technology as a collaborative tool.

## Stats

**Ada Lovelace** is a Fighter Champion and a part of the **Damage Class**.

* **Health:** 1250 (Lvl. 1) / 2200 (Lvl. 20)
	+ **[LVL = +50 HP]**
* **Damage:** 115 (Lvl. 1) / 400 (Lvl. 20)
	+ **[LVL = +15 DMG]**

## Skills

### Default Skills

* **PASSIVE: Combo**
	+ Deal more damage by using skills one after another.
* **SKILL 1: Barrage**
	+ The PLAYER unleashes a barrage of blows for 5s., damaging and knocking back all enemies hit.
		- **COOLDOWN:** 6s
* **SKILL 2: Uppercut**
	+ The PLAYER uppercuts the targeted enemy, damaging and knocking them into the air. Upon impact with the ground the enemy is additionally damaged and stunned for 2.5s.
		- **COOLDOWN:** 8s
* **WEAPON ATTRIBUTE:**
	+ **FISTS:** Gain increased attack speed for 5s. after successfully performing a combo.

### Champion Skill

* **CHAMPION SKILL:** Reprogram
	+ Ada Lovelace reprograms the targeted ally granting them increased gold gain or health regeneration. The duration depends on how much Kills and Assists they have.
		- **COOLDOWN: 25s**

## Notes

* Ada Lovelace's design was inspired by Charles Babbage's design considering they were partners in real life, so both would have access to the same technology.