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Electronic communication
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| Electronic communication | |
|---|---|
 Hana Gitelman sends wireless messages to Ted's computer. | |
| Held by: | Hana Gitelman (deceased), Richard Drucker (deceased) |
| Ability to: | Intercept, generate, and interpret electronic, digital, and radio transmissions with one's mind |
| Examples of electronic communication | |
Electronic communication, or digital communication (also known as "cyberpathy" and "technokinesis"), is the ability to intercept, generate, and interpret electronic, digital, and radio transmissions with one's mind.
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Characters
Confirmed
- Hana Gitelman had the ability of "digital communication". (Wireless, Part 2)
- Richard Drucker had the ability of "electronic communication". (Heroes Evolutions)
Unconfirmed
- According to the assignment tracker map, a man in Pakistan or Afghanistan is capable of remotely manipulating electronic data. (Heroes Evolutions)
Limits
Hana appears to be able to "listen" to electronic transmissions with little or no effort. At present, there is no way to tell how strong a signal must be for Hana to detect it. While spying on Dr. Henry Strauss in Tanzania, Hana has to hide just outside his microbiology lab in order to be within range to intercept his wi-fi signals.
Hana can transmit signals to electronic receivers. The range at which she can achieve this feat is limited; however, the device itself can presumably transmit the signal it receives from her normally. For example, she is able to transmit the signals she intercepts in Tanzania across the world to Odessa, TX, but probably uses her satellite phone to do so.
Hana was overwhelmed by the signals she received when she first discovered her ability, but signal overload does not seem to be a problem for her anymore.
Hana can apparently understand electronic messages sent using standard protocols intuitively, but she can not effortlessly decode encrypted messages or penetrate strong information security systems.
Selected Examples
 Hana is overwhelmed by the wireless signals around her. |
 Hana taps into the computer system at the U.S. Embassy and controls the sprinkler system. |
 Hana "grabs" a file she needs. |
 Hana finally breaks into Linderman's server. |
 In Alaska, Hana receives an influx of messages. |
 Hana's ability is strongest in space, where she electronically communicates with a deadly satellite. |
 Drucker makes contact with Hana. |
 As purushas, Drucker and Hana incorporate themselves into the Company's mainframe. |
Memorable Quotes
"All the emails, text messages, and satellite transmissions float invisibly around the world. I don't know how it was possible, but I could see, read, sense every one of them. Every FYI memo. Every sappy, 'I love you.' text. Cans and cans of email spam."
- - Hana (Wireless, Part 2)
"I can read and interpret all forms of wireless communication. But I can also send it. Manipulate it."
Notes
- Though Hana wanted to have a position in the IDF, she was instead appointed to break codes for the Mossad. She may have unwittingly channeled her untapped powers to aid her in the endeavor. (Wireless, Part 1)
- Hana often uses her power to send messages and update her website.
- Hana hacked into votepetrelli.com, and exposed Nathan as a puppet.
- In their primatechpaper.com Assignment Tracker files, Hana's ability is listed as "digital communication," whereas Drucker's ability is listed as "electronic communication". The files also mentioned they are also known as "cyberpathy" and "technokinesis."
See Also
- For the similar ability to control technological devices with the mind, please see technopathy.
