Project Ascension

Project Ascension (事業昇天, Jigyō Shōten) is an ongoing experiment carried out by the Order of the Ancients.

Overview
According to [ ] Project Ascension was started sometime after the formation of the Order to give humanity the power to stand against those that would seek to destroy or rule it. While in its infancy the project resulted in numerous failures. However, with the joining of a certain individual; the project has seen improved results.

The project itself consist of two different stages, a physical process and a spiritual one. The physical process involves the subject to undergo intense physical and mental training in order strengthen the body and the mind as well slightly temper the soul for the spiritual process. The training usually last for a year, should the subject not show results they are disposed of or used for other experiments. However, should the subject meet the standards they are capable to undergoing the spiritual part of the process. Stated by [ ], the physical process is hell and those that do survive the process are sent to the next stage which is worse.

The spiritual part of the process is stated to be more dangerous for the subject then the physical part. During this process, the subject’s soul is ripped from their body while keeping their intact. Using his abilities Sergei will attach special chains to the subjects soul. From here he will forcefully attach the special chains to spiritual entities or other spiritually aware humans. Sergei will then cause the special chains to began consuming the entity it is linked to while eroding back into the subjects soul. Once all the entities have been pulled into the subjects soul, Sergei will break the subject’s chain of fate causing it to undergo encroachment. Using more special chains, he will forcibly bind the subjects soul back into its body. Once the subject’s chain of fate fully erodes, their soul will undergo a transformation. Evolving into something new.

Should the subject’s soul survive the process without being destroyed or corrupted and their minds and body can withstand the influx of their new soul. They become known as an “Ascended” and are highly revered within the order. The subject is then trained in order to wield their new power to benefit the order and advance their goals.

Abilities
All individuals that become ascended possess similar abilities, aside from their enhanced physical attributes. These skill are stated to have developed following the principles of the order. Spiritual Consumption: Stated by [ ] to be a curse rather then an ability. An ascended has the ability to consume spiritual energies to some degree. However, according to [ ] they must regularly consume precent energy in order to precent their souls from corroding.

Shinzui Shikaku (神髄視覚, Quintessence Vision): Is as unique skill possessed by the Ascended and is an technique that can be used actively or passively. When used it allows the user to read the flow of energy, normally invisible fields of energy that surround every living thing. This can be used to sense emotions, health, strength levels. In addition this ability allows the user to sense the energy that constitutes spatial portals and dimensional portals. The user can perceive the presence of spatial or dimensional warps, the conditions within the spatial warp, whether or not access is allowed from both sides, as well as where the warp leads to.Yōhime stated that it has second effect that gives the user the ability to read and manipulate the flow of energy around them. This is done by sensing the energy around them and adding their own energy into it then bending it to their will.


 * Taichiakui (対置悪意, Opposing Malevolence): Using their abilities to see energy an Ascended will manipulate the energy around their bodies. To use, the user releases energy around their bodies and gathers it from the area. Upon doing this they will merge the two energies into one. When merged the energy forms a thin veil around the users body. The energy veil gives the user many different effects, such as shielding the user from certain physical attacks. Using this a user gains the ability to knock or strike an opponent without touching them, as well as knock back or disperse certain attacks.


 * Johakyū (序破急,beginning, break, rapid): Is a form of foot movement used by the Ascended, It allows for high speed movements by manipulating the flow of energy along a path.


 * Miyabi (雅, Refinement): is a basic Ascended attack in which the user releases a blast of pure energy. To create the attack the user gathers energy into a single point in their palm. The user then shapes the energy into a sphere which floats in their palm. With a single movement, the sphere is released, and will travel in the direction the user points. Upon impact with something is will explode releasing a massive amount of heat, completely destroying whatever it hit. In addition, the sphere can be rammed into the opponent's body. If done this way, the sphere will enter the body and begin to consume their energy, after a few moments the orb will begin to expand killing the opponent from the inside out.


 * Isagiyosa (潔さ, lit. "Purity”): Is a auto defensive techinque. In the case that an Ascendened takes damage, be it a small cut or a large gash, their body releases a set amount of energy which settles around the wound. This stops the wound form bleeding and leaking energy. In addition if the Ensō chooses not to become enraged or lose their composure, the wound will quickly heal. Once the wound heals, their is no sign of visiable damage and the wounded area becomed more resistant to damage.


 * Hansei (反省, "Self-reflection”): ~In Works~

Ascension

 * Psuedo-Ascension:


 * True Ascension:

Subjects

 * Subject #1 - Unknown
 * Subject #2 - Unknown
 * Subject #3 - Unknown
 * Subject #4 - Activate
 * Subject #5 - Unknown
 * Subject #6 - Unknown
 * Subject #7 - Unknown

Trivia

 * Stated by Sergei, children are likely to survive the physical process of the experiment due to their bodies being more malleable then adults.
 * In addition he stated that while they can survive the physical parts, their souls have a higher chance of being destroyed or corrupted. This is due to their souls being less resilient then that of an adults. To alleviate this issues, he uses the soul of an adult as a stopgap measure to project the child's soul.
 * In the event that the subject fail the second stage of the process. Be it if they souls are destroyed or corrupted, they are turned into mindless drones that are used for various task by the order or sold to others.