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I would say you're a tad bit off but others covered those parts with their explanation so I'll skip it.So just wanted to ask if I understood the MC's powers correct or not. Basically all the superhumans have the ability to shapeshift but everyone get's a certain power or animalistic aspect I guess they are best at. For instance Alexis has the power to produce, change and control metals in herself or anywhere she touches, while Jake has the power of mindcontrol, not sure exactly how he does it if it's pheromones or brainwaves or whatever. But the MC on the other hand doesn't have an exact "special power", unless the memory diving part which allows him to see memories and genetic information is one, and instead he has perfect shapeshifting powers which allows him to shapeshift perfectly from the start. Like being able to transform into a fly or perfectly mimic aspects of animals. So you could say that his specialness lies in that he is above and beyond anyone else when it comes to the shapeshifting part. Or did I miss something?
For Jake, his power isn't simply mind control, it's the ability to command all things, overall. His trait was "Authority" but he ruined it at some point. He was actually supposed to be able to command people, objects, powers and potentially even the laws of the universe itself but he ruined that because of his mindset. "Mind Control" is like a sub function of the overall trait.
When it comes to the MC. His Memory Trait isn't just diving into their memories for perfect shapeshifting. He can store their memories in a corner of his mind to retain their info. He can even give said memories to others, if he devoured them. That's on top of being able to attack people with a memory attack that drags out their own as he damages them. The only thing the MC can't do with his Memory Trait is form mental links from a distance without touching someone first. Only Mommy 4th, Aglaecwif and Sharon can do that without touching. Some of this stuff you'll have to do corruption to find out. Like the storing and giving memories portion.
You missed the 4th and possibly biggest determining factor, mindset. Jake is one of the main examples of someone's mindset ruining their power. Ella explained this to him and yet he still ruined it.I like this theory a lot as it falls into the more technical side of SuperHuman, i wish i can see more this instead of "Dog Clappen insane Memes".
The basis of this theory is that All Superhumans can shape shift to certain degree, which is undeniably true. All Superhumans can shift a certain "shape" ranging from Energy to Living mass, but its often limited by three core components.
1) The Connection with their Monster
(The Connection gives the Superhuman its energy for their powers and also what abilities the specified Superhuman can use (i.e. Nico is limited to warping)
2) Their Body
(Superhumans' bodies are genetically modified [by their respective monster through infection] to be able to use their powers [It is the reason why they are all genetically diversed, its also why they are incompatible with each other and humans in procreation])
3) Corruption
(Corruption seems to have special effects on one's powers, often modifying in a way that often seems "evil" or "monsterous", the limit on the power changing properties of corruption are yet unknown.)
These three parts determine the limit and uniqueness of a superhuman's powers