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* '''Exaggerated''': [[CastingAShadow Dread Drake]] manifests his powers after [[DeathActivatedSuperpower dying]].
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* '''Exaggerated''': '''Exaggerated''':
** [[CastingAShadow Dread Drake]] manifests his powers after [[DeathActivatedSuperpower dying]].
** [[CastingAShadow Dread Drake]] manifests his powers after [[DeathActivatedSuperpower dying]].
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** Alternately, [[TraumaCongaLine you gain more powers as you suffer more]]. [[StoryBreakerPower You are the most powerful person on the planet]] [[BrokenAce and have suffered the most to gain it.]]
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** Alternately, [[TraumaCongaLine you gain more powers as you suffer more]]. [[StoryBreakerPower You are the most powerful person on the planet]] [[BrokenAce and have suffered the most to gain it.]]it]].
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* '''Zig Zagged''': ???Trauma is just one possible triggering for powers to awaken.
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--> "Ooh, you have superpowers? AbusiveParents? [[DiedInYourArmsTonight Friend died in your arms?]] Wait wait, [[RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil 'special evil']] maybe?"
--> "[[DoNotTauntCthulhu Mock me one more fucking time]], [[BullyingADragon and those will be the last words you ever say]]."
--> "[[DoNotTauntCthulhu Mock me one more fucking time]], [[BullyingADragon and those will be the last words you ever say]]."
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--> "Ooh, you have superpowers? AbusiveParents? [[DiedInYourArmsTonight Friend died in your arms?]] arms]]? Wait wait, [[RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil 'special evil']] '[[RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil special evil]]' maybe?"
-->"[[DoNotTauntCthulhu "[[BullyingADragon Mock me one more fucking time]], [[BullyingADragon time, and those will be the last words you ever say]]."
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* '''Discussed''': "What is with so many heroes and villains being so gloomy?" "Maybe they suffered traumatic experiences in their past? If their powers awakened traumatically then that ''would'' make a fair deal treat their powers very darkly as well."
* '''Conversed''': "Geez, why are people trying to be all dark and edgy with superpower origins anyway?" "Well infinite possibilities inevitably happening for one, but it does give a greater sense of importance & dire about the powers ''themselves'' if obtained traumatically."
* '''Conversed''': "Geez, why are people trying to be all dark and edgy with superpower origins anyway?" "Well infinite possibilities inevitably happening for one, but it does give a greater sense of importance & dire about the powers ''themselves'' if obtained traumatically."
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* '''Discussed''': '''Discussed''':
--> "What is with so many heroes and villains being sogloomy?" gloomy?"
--> "Maybe they suffered traumatic experiences in their past? If their powers awakened traumatically then that ''would'' make a fair deal treat their powers very darkly as well."
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--> "Geez, why are people trying to be all dark and edgy with superpower originsanyway?" anyway?"
--> "Well infinite possibilities inevitably happening for one, but it does give a greater sense of importance & dire about the powers ''themselves'' if obtained traumatically."
--> "What is with so many heroes and villains being so
--> "Maybe they suffered traumatic experiences in their past? If their powers awakened traumatically then that ''would'' make a fair deal treat their powers very darkly as well."
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--> "Geez, why are people trying to be all dark and edgy with superpower origins
--> "Well infinite possibilities inevitably happening for one, but it does give a greater sense of importance & dire about the powers ''themselves'' if obtained traumatically."
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** "Ooh, you have superpowers? AbusiveParents? [[DiedInYourArmsTonight Friend died in your arms?]] Wait wait, [[RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil 'special evil']] maybe?"
** "[[DoNotTauntCthulu Mock me one more fucking time]], [[BullyingADragon and those will be the last words you ever say]]."
** "[[DoNotTauntCthulu Mock me one more fucking time]], [[BullyingADragon and those will be the last words you ever say]]."
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** "[[DoNotTauntCthulu Mock me one more, just '''one''' more time]], [[BullyingADragon and those will be the last words you ever say]]."
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** "[[DoNotTauntCthulu Mock me one more, just '''one''' more fucking time]], [[BullyingADragon and those will be the last words you ever say]]."
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* '''Conversed''': "Geez, why are people trying to be all dark and edgy with superpower origins anyways?" "Well infinite possibilities inevitably happening for one, but it does give a greater sense of importance & dire about the powers ''themselves'' if obtained traumatically."
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* '''Conversed''': "Geez, why are people trying to be all dark and edgy with superpower origins anyways?" anyway?" "Well infinite possibilities inevitably happening for one, but it does give a greater sense of importance & dire about the powers ''themselves'' if obtained traumatically."
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* '''Played For Laughs''': [[GirlyGirl Alice]], snubbed of the LittleBlackDress she wanted, ends up awakening her powers as she throws a hissyfit about how it totally does ''not'' look good on Beth.
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* '''Played For Laughs''': [[GirlyGirl Alice]], snubbed of the LittleBlackDress she wanted, ends up awakening her powers as she throws a hissyfit hissy fit about how it totally does ''not'' look good on Beth.
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** Powers are [[PsychoactivePowers psychoactive]] in nature, thus without a strong motivation a [[DifferentlyPoweredIndividual Neo-Human]] wouldn't even ''notice'' they have any.
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** Powers are [[PsychoactivePowers psychoactive]] in nature, thus without a strong motivation motivation, a [[DifferentlyPoweredIndividual Neo-Human]] wouldn't even ''notice'' they have any.
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** Awakening one's powers causes trauma.
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** Awakening one's powers [[RussianReversal causes trauma.trauma]].
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* '''Lampshaded''': "Ooh, you have superpowers? AbusiveParents? [[DiedInYourArmsTonight Friend died in your arms?]] Wait wait, [[RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil 'special evil']] maybe?"
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* '''Lampshaded''': '''Lampshaded''':
** "Ooh, you have superpowers? AbusiveParents? [[DiedInYourArmsTonight Friend died in your arms?]] Wait wait, [[RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil 'special evil']]maybe?"maybe?"
** "[[DoNotTauntCthulu Mock me one more, just '''one''' more time]], [[BullyingADragon and those will be the last words you ever say]]."
** "Ooh, you have superpowers? AbusiveParents? [[DiedInYourArmsTonight Friend died in your arms?]] Wait wait, [[RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil 'special evil']]
** "[[DoNotTauntCthulu Mock me one more, just '''one''' more time]], [[BullyingADragon and those will be the last words you ever say]]."
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** Alternately, [[TruamaCongaLine you gain more powers as you suffer more]]. [[StoryBreakerPower You are the most powerful person on the planet]] [[BrokenAce and have suffered the most to gain it.]]
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** Alternately, [[TruamaCongaLine [[TraumaCongaLine you gain more powers as you suffer more]]. [[StoryBreakerPower You are the most powerful person on the planet]] [[BrokenAce and have suffered the most to gain it.]]
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** Alternately, [[TruamaCongaLine you gain more powers as you suffer more]]. [[StoryBreakerPower You are the most powerful person on the planet]] [[BrokenAce and have suffered the most to gain it.]]
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* '''Defied''': The PowersThatBe refuse to allow TraumaticSuperpowerAwakening as the standard, believing that would [[BalanceBetweenGoodEvil imbalance things]].
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* '''Defied''': The PowersThatBe refuse to allow TraumaticSuperpowerAwakening as the standard, believing that would [[BalanceBetweenGoodEvil [[BalanceBetweenGoodAndEvil imbalance things]].
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* '''Played For Drama''': Carol, having been emotionally unstable enough to ''gain'' her powers, quickly abuses her powers in order to get revenge on her aggressors.
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* '''Played For Drama''': Carol, having been emotionally unstable enough to ''gain'' her powers, quickly abuses her powers in order to get revenge on her aggressors.aggressors.
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'''Basic Trope''': Awakening one's latent abilities through a traumatic event.
* '''Straight''': [[MakingASplash Aquatic Alice]] awakens her powers when she nearly drowns.
* '''Exaggerated''': [[CastingAShadow Dread Drake]] manifests his powers after [[DeathActivatedSuperpower dying]].
* '''Downplayed''':
** [[TimeMaster Temporal Thomas]] gets his power's development accelerated going through a traumatic experience.
** [[ImprobableAimingSkills Ballistics Bob]] gains his ability following a particularly annoying event.
* '''Justified''':
** Powers are ''only'' given out to those with trauma to ensure maximum chaos.
** Powers are awoken through strong emotional experiences in general, just so happens trauma is the easiest route.
** Powers are [[PsychoactivePowers psychoactive]] in nature, thus without a strong motivation a [[DifferentlyPoweredIndividual Neo-Human]] wouldn't even ''notice'' they have any.
** The Neo-Human's unique abilities are ''fueled'' by trauma, thus without any of their own to kickstart it they can't use their powers.
* '''Inverted''':
** Traumatic event suppresses one's powers.
** Joyous occasions suppresses or prevents one's powers.
** Joyous experiences triggers one's abilities.
** Awakening one's powers causes trauma.
* '''Subverted''': [[ThePowerOfCreation Creation Carol]] seems to have undergone trauma given all her creations are horrifying, except she's really just a NightmareFetishist.
* '''Double Subverted''': ...Yet it isn't until she's [[MindRape mentally assaulted]] that she's able to craft mental constructs.
* '''Parodied''': Alice, breaking a nail, looks on with utter horror- Before clutching at her head screaming in terror, causing all the water in the area to gravitate around her... And fix her nail.
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
* '''Averted''': Superpowers are not awakened by trauma, even with a DarkAndTroubledPast.
* '''Enforced''': "We need to make this DarkerAndEdgier, so let's have it all superpowers are awakened by trauma!"
* '''Lampshaded''': "Ooh, you have superpowers? AbusiveParents? [[DiedInYourArmsTonight Friend died in your arms?]] Wait wait, [[RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil 'special evil']] maybe?"
* '''Invoked''': Thomas, [[HowDoIShotWeb uncertain]] after failing so many times, decides to inflict trauma on himself to forcibly awaken his abilities.
* '''Exploited''':
** [[EvilutionaryBiologist Emperor Evulz]], wanting more research specimen, ''becomes'' a supervillain in order to produce new subjects from the trauma his actions would cause.
** [[TheCorrupter Emperor Evulz]] specifically approaches newly awakened Neo-Humans ''because'' of their emotional instability and uncertainty following the process.
* '''Defied''': The PowersThatBe refuse to allow TraumaticSuperpowerAwakening as the standard, believing that would [[BalanceBetweenGoodEvil imbalance things]].
* '''Discussed''': "What is with so many heroes and villains being so gloomy?" "Maybe they suffered traumatic experiences in their past? If their powers awakened traumatically then that ''would'' make a fair deal treat their powers very darkly as well."
* '''Conversed''': "Geez, why are people trying to be all dark and edgy with superpower origins anyways?" "Well infinite possibilities inevitably happening for one, but it does give a greater sense of importance & dire about the powers ''themselves'' if obtained traumatically."
* '''Implied''': Bob is uncomfortable explaining ''why'' his abilities ended up manifesting.
* '''Deconstructed''': Though they may gain powers, the trauma they endure isn't solved in doing so. Thus, as emotionally disturbed people with superpowers, they're either selfish, petty, or outright ''villainous'' with their newfound abilities.
* '''Reconstructed''': Though unlocking powers doesn't cure their trauma, they can receive mental help and keep their powers. Thus, only those refusing to get over their issues turn to villainy.
* '''Played For Laughs''': [[GirlyGirl Alice]], snubbed of the LittleBlackDress she wanted, ends up awakening her powers as she throws a hissyfit about how it totally does ''not'' look good on Beth.
* '''Played For Drama''': Carol, having been emotionally unstable enough to ''gain'' her powers, quickly abuses her powers in order to get revenge on her aggressors.
* '''Straight''': [[MakingASplash Aquatic Alice]] awakens her powers when she nearly drowns.
* '''Exaggerated''': [[CastingAShadow Dread Drake]] manifests his powers after [[DeathActivatedSuperpower dying]].
* '''Downplayed''':
** [[TimeMaster Temporal Thomas]] gets his power's development accelerated going through a traumatic experience.
** [[ImprobableAimingSkills Ballistics Bob]] gains his ability following a particularly annoying event.
* '''Justified''':
** Powers are ''only'' given out to those with trauma to ensure maximum chaos.
** Powers are awoken through strong emotional experiences in general, just so happens trauma is the easiest route.
** Powers are [[PsychoactivePowers psychoactive]] in nature, thus without a strong motivation a [[DifferentlyPoweredIndividual Neo-Human]] wouldn't even ''notice'' they have any.
** The Neo-Human's unique abilities are ''fueled'' by trauma, thus without any of their own to kickstart it they can't use their powers.
* '''Inverted''':
** Traumatic event suppresses one's powers.
** Joyous occasions suppresses or prevents one's powers.
** Joyous experiences triggers one's abilities.
** Awakening one's powers causes trauma.
* '''Subverted''': [[ThePowerOfCreation Creation Carol]] seems to have undergone trauma given all her creations are horrifying, except she's really just a NightmareFetishist.
* '''Double Subverted''': ...Yet it isn't until she's [[MindRape mentally assaulted]] that she's able to craft mental constructs.
* '''Parodied''': Alice, breaking a nail, looks on with utter horror- Before clutching at her head screaming in terror, causing all the water in the area to gravitate around her... And fix her nail.
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
* '''Averted''': Superpowers are not awakened by trauma, even with a DarkAndTroubledPast.
* '''Enforced''': "We need to make this DarkerAndEdgier, so let's have it all superpowers are awakened by trauma!"
* '''Lampshaded''': "Ooh, you have superpowers? AbusiveParents? [[DiedInYourArmsTonight Friend died in your arms?]] Wait wait, [[RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil 'special evil']] maybe?"
* '''Invoked''': Thomas, [[HowDoIShotWeb uncertain]] after failing so many times, decides to inflict trauma on himself to forcibly awaken his abilities.
* '''Exploited''':
** [[EvilutionaryBiologist Emperor Evulz]], wanting more research specimen, ''becomes'' a supervillain in order to produce new subjects from the trauma his actions would cause.
** [[TheCorrupter Emperor Evulz]] specifically approaches newly awakened Neo-Humans ''because'' of their emotional instability and uncertainty following the process.
* '''Defied''': The PowersThatBe refuse to allow TraumaticSuperpowerAwakening as the standard, believing that would [[BalanceBetweenGoodEvil imbalance things]].
* '''Discussed''': "What is with so many heroes and villains being so gloomy?" "Maybe they suffered traumatic experiences in their past? If their powers awakened traumatically then that ''would'' make a fair deal treat their powers very darkly as well."
* '''Conversed''': "Geez, why are people trying to be all dark and edgy with superpower origins anyways?" "Well infinite possibilities inevitably happening for one, but it does give a greater sense of importance & dire about the powers ''themselves'' if obtained traumatically."
* '''Implied''': Bob is uncomfortable explaining ''why'' his abilities ended up manifesting.
* '''Deconstructed''': Though they may gain powers, the trauma they endure isn't solved in doing so. Thus, as emotionally disturbed people with superpowers, they're either selfish, petty, or outright ''villainous'' with their newfound abilities.
* '''Reconstructed''': Though unlocking powers doesn't cure their trauma, they can receive mental help and keep their powers. Thus, only those refusing to get over their issues turn to villainy.
* '''Played For Laughs''': [[GirlyGirl Alice]], snubbed of the LittleBlackDress she wanted, ends up awakening her powers as she throws a hissyfit about how it totally does ''not'' look good on Beth.
* '''Played For Drama''': Carol, having been emotionally unstable enough to ''gain'' her powers, quickly abuses her powers in order to get revenge on her aggressors.
