"This world is my circuitry. And I shall clean the virus out of it's system"
The Quantum Wizard
Real Name: Merlin
Aliases: Synthetic Juggernaut, Quantum Wizard, Robotic Titan, Malware Monarch
Alignment: Anti-Villain
Height: Variable
Weight: Variable
Hair Color: Bald
Eye Color: Variable
Species: Artificial Intelligence
Birthplace: Los Angeles, United States
Gender: Male
Occupation: Assistant of Santiago Porthos (Former)
Affiliation: Himself, Avalon (Former)
The Malware Monarch - Powers & Abilities
Quantum Computation & Mind
Because Merlin is a fully synthetic being, in place of what would be a brain in a human being, he possesses a particularly powerful quantum computer, arguably more advanced than any in existence. As a system, Merlin's quantum mind is comprised of photons in arrays of superconducting qubits pertaining to a unique quantum model that overcomes modern computing obstacles with attaining scalable, quantum computation. The model which is 'Universal computation by multi-particle quantum walk' relies on the quantum-mechanical analog of the mathematical 'random walk' formalization, wherein the path taken by a molecule consists of a succession of apparently random steps, although, in reality, the path may not actually be random.
Though more powerful than even the most advanced modern supercomputer, Merlin's mind is exponentially superior to even the most advanced quantum supercomputers as well. This is because it's quantum walk model causes the Artificial Intelligence Platform to not be dependent on active control of qubits (the informational unit of quantum computers composed of an actual quantum particle, which in this case, is a photon in a superposition state, rendering it far more powerful than the standard bit used in modern computing). Because of this, any computational error can be made arbitrarily small, and in principle, the quantum model of Merlin's mind can accommodate any quantum algorithm, and even unveil new ones, for example, by using algorithms such as 'Shor's algorithm', Merlin's mind is capable of cracking codes infinitely faster than any ordinary computer can, enabling it to break modern encryption standards (such as the encryption algorithm that protects communication and electronic banking on the internet), while it's ability to unveil entirely new algorithms serves as a threat to even the security of advanced quantum computers.
Basically, this universal computational model is the gold standard for a scalable quantum computer without needing to actively manipulate qubits during computation. With this model, Merlin's mind is capable of simulating an efficient, multi-particle quantum walk without having to actually conduct a multi-particle quantum walk which in itself is non-scalable. Because of this, Merlin's mind is capable of performing ridiculously complex calculations at an incredible rate, as well as new types of calculations that modern, binary bit-based computers are incapable of performing. Employing a qubit as it's informational unit, a photon in a superposition state (a combination of two basis states), that is one whose polarization state is both vertical and horizontal simultaneously. Simply put, normal digital computing has bit values that are either 0 or 1, whereas the value of a qubit can be both 0 and 1 simultaneously.
A quantum machine making use of no more than several hundreds of qubits would be a million, trillion, trillion, trillion times faster than even the most powerful modern supercomputer. Because qubits exist in multiple simultaneous states, Merlin has several states dedicated to a variety of tasks such as calculating every probable outcome of hypothetical future scenarios. Because Merlin's thoughts are overtly complex quantum matrices and vast arrays of mathematical expressions being processed at an infinite rate, they are incomprehensible to anything less than a quantum supercomputer and will violently overload the mind of any telepath with infinite quantities of complex information no matter how powerful, he is generally impervious to mental assault, from both telepaths and technopaths. However, in the unlikely scenario that he encounters an equally powerful quantum computer, Merlin is not without his defenses.
Incorporating an advanced form of quantum cryptography used to secure data, the Synthetic Juggernaut accomplishes this by combining cryptography with quantum phenomena. Fundamentally, cryptography consists of a string of ones and zeros as 'the key'. The addition of the key encodes information, while a subsequent addition decodes it. Modern cryptography is vulnerable as an unauthorized external presence can crack the code by obtaining the key. However, quantum cryptography when coupled with quantum key distribution reveals the intruder's presence should one attempt to interact with the key without authorization. Additionally, it grants Merlin the ability to encode data inside quantum particles e.g. electrons or photons in one's immediate environment. Merlin's quantum properties serve as the foundation for it's artificial intelligence by relying on the multiple simultaneous states of entangled qubits.
Among the various states is one based on symbolic reasoning, a mathematical approach in which ideas and concepts are represented by symbols such as words, phrases or sentences, which are then processed according to the principles of logic. Another states simulates artificial neural networks which imitate the way neurons work, and powerful algorithms which evolve over time to conceptualize better solutions to a problem. In order to appropriately demonstrate human behavior and psychology, Merlin is specifically programmed to perform individual functions e.g. domain-specific functions, speech recognition etc. and then combining them together. Additionally, Merlin's ability to download himself into different hardware is accomplished via the same manner in which he takes possession and or destroys the minds of biological lifeforms, which is by transferring the quantum information that constitutes his mind into his target and manipulating the physical information there. Additionally, Merlin's quantum mind grants him virtually instantaneous reflexes.
Synthetic Composition, Sensors & Quantum Phenomena Manipulation
Primarily, Merlin is composed of two materials, an exterior shell constructed from an incredibly durable material comprised of carbon nanotube sheets woven with diamond chemical vapor deposition crushed into super-dense layers that are incredibly resistant to extreme temperatures and large quantities of radiation. The Quantum Wizard's formidable durability however, is principally due to his manipulation of quantum and virtual particles. Around Merlin's body, there is a perpetually erected force field comprised of continually replenishing twinned/virtual particles. When some object/energy interacts with it, the field of particles cannot be properly annulled in most cases. Significant shocks to the field however, can penetrate it as Merlin would have to be duplicating particles from within his own body to generate it.
Furthermore, the Synthetic Juggernaut possesses the ability to store energy e.g. solar energy, kinetic energy, thermal energy etc., in a personal quantum dimensional state, energy that he stores while prioritizing certain types for emission. In case this personal force field of twinned/virtual particles is compromised and the durability of his outer shell is not enough, Merlin's body incorporates a self-repairing material which is an epoxy polymer composite. This material makes use of a microencapsulated healing agent which is essentially a glue that repairs the microcracks formed in Merlin's body. The glue is dicyclopentadiene. Tiny bubbles encapsulating the fluid are spread throughout the composite material (which is implemented in the majority of Merlin's physical makeup in order to ensure regeneration of almost all of his components) during the healing process. Hundreds of capsules per cubic inch exist in the material. However, in order to polymerize, the fluid requires a catalyst.
A specialized catalyst is used, one that remains separated from the healing agent until a crack requires sealing. Whenever a microcrack forms in his body, it ruptures the microcapsules and releases the healing agent which then flows down through the crack to come into contact with the catalyst to initiate the polymerization process to repair the crack. Unfortunately, this form of regeneration is not infinite, nor does it return Merlin to his optimum durability. The self-healing technology ensures that the damaged material regains a maximum of 80% of it's original strength, a percentage that gradually diminishes as more damage is sustained following each repair. Generally in machinery such as robots, airplanes etc., the moving parts are usually powered by motors. Merlin however, makes use of artificial muscle tissue made of ropes of carbon nanotubes twisted into thicker yarns. Commonly, such a material reacts to heat, however, through sufficient experimentation, the nanotube muscle tissue has been altered to react to chemicals instead, as heat-driven motors are energy-inefficient.
This synthetic muscle tissue is further aggrandized by twisted coils of fishing line that are sensitive to temperature change, causing this layer of muscle to contract 49% along it's length compared to the approximate 20% of a human muscle, and expand 67%. Though because ambient temperature changes could cause unwanted reactions, a steady, base current through the muscle is used to counteract this dilemma. Which this collection of synthetic muscles, Merlin is awarded a large degree of superhuman strength that is expertly implemented via the myriad of martial skills stored in his data banks. Additionally, in place of sensory organs are more efficient, synthetic sensors that appropriate interpret all detected environmental phenomena. Not limited to the spectrum of light visible to the human eye, the synthetic can perceive ultraviolet, infrared, and polarized light, as well as the ability to see in the absence of light and through lead via cosmic microwave background radiation. Aside from hyperspectral color, telescopic and microscopic vision, Merlin can detect the bio-electric fields generated by an organism's muscular activity.
Other than this, Merlin is imbued with technology capable of manipulating a superpartner of the graviton, a supersymmetric particle that behaves like a photon and generates a repulsive, anti-gravity force often associated with a fifth undiscovered fundamental force alongside gravitation, electromagnetism, strong nuclear, and weak nuclear force, Merlin is awarded the ability to erect barriers of the repulsive force to function as alternatives to force fields, as well as generate violent bombardments of the repulsive force. Generally however, Merlin makes use of the anti-gravity force to defy the planet's gravity and simulate flight. And for acceleration, Merlin makes use of the energy stored in his personal quantum dimensional state to selectively radiate high intensity photons. And in order to combat the threat of magnetism, Merlin's body is laced with an effective demagnetizing agent.
Weaponry & Tools
Blessed with a wide variety of weapon-based functions, Merlin generally uses a multipurpose diagnostic and manufacturing tool that functions as a weapon, repair tool, hacking device, and decryption tool. Capable of assembling into small three-dimensional objects from common, recyclable industrial plastics, ceramics, the tool is exceptional for improvised repairs and modifications to a majority of standard items. As a weapon however, it manifests itself as a disposable silicon-carbide blade flash-forged by Merlin's technological abilities. Extending from his forearm, the blade is translucent and virtually as hard as diamond, and can be fortified by electrical, kinetic, or thermal energy. This however, is not its only materialization as a weapon. It may for example, transform into a wrist-mounted bludgeon. Additional functions include operating as a flashlight, scanner, programming and hacking, video, audio and holographic communication, manufacturing objects in real-time, and the generation of a large, incandescent silicon-carbide shield.
Other weapons include shoulder and gauntlet-mounted particle-beam cannons that employ high-energy beams of charged particles (such as positrons or ionized atoms) or exotic particles (such as photinos or squarks) that are accelerated and directed by an electromagnetic field along a predetermined path at near-superluminal speeds, imparting an immense quantity of kinetic energy into the particles, causing them to induce instantaneous superheating to the matter in the target's surface. Additionally, Merlin possesses cannons that electromagnetically propel incredibly heavy, high-density slugs of depleted uranium or ferric tungsten, as well as cannons that shoot streams of superheated molten metal at relativistic velocities. One of his most destructive weapons however, is a built-in plasma grenade launcher that possesses a maximum fire capacity of no more than twelve plasma grenades, whether fired individually or in bursts. When launched, the grenades emit gaseous plasma that quickly ionizes and triggers the grenade's shell detonation after a three-second period.
In addition to causing great concussive force, the detonation releases a violent burst of superheated plasma, subjecting the detonation zone to extremely high temperatures. Due to the absence of a containing electromagnetic field, the plasma de-ionizes and cools down quickly, and the thermal expansion subsequently causes the heat of the explosion to fan outward and upward, subjecting an area of up to forty feet away to intense temperatures until fully cooled. Following the initial explosion, the detonation area remains temporarily ionized with negatively and positively charged particles, leaving behind visible electrical filaments for a brief period. The grenades' explosion kills nearly anything within a thirteen feet radius as the heat flash and extreme temperatures vaporize the targets' internal fluids and chars flesh and bone. For maximum accuracy however, Merlin makes use a built-in highly advanced coil-gun which is a projectile accelerator consisting of one or more coils used as electromagnets in the configuration of a linear motor that accelerates a ferromagnetic or conducting projectiles to high velocities.
It is a single shot rifle with a low rate of fire and a maximum ammunition of forty, and a muzzle velocity of 10,000 meters per second. It fires slugs of high-density metal alloys such as depleted uranium and tungsten carbide at eight times the speed of sound. And finally, by using his personal quantum dimensional space, Merlin projects plasma in the form of two partially ionized blades of free moving electron-infused gas held in a bladed shape by a magnetic field. This forms and contains oval-shaped, ionized blades with extremely volatile, superheated edges capable of cutting through most physical substances.
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