Shapeshift

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Shapeshift is a skill that allows the user to change their body's form very quickly, to either aid in combat or deceive another person. Shapeshifting techniques are not limited to physical changes, but can also be used to create illusions and distort the perceptions of opponents. All holons can shapeshift to some extent, but only those trained in the skill can develop techniques that make it a useful tool on the fly.

Known Users of Shapeshift

 * Kris
 * Unown
 * The Great Baargh

Note on Potential Body Size
A holon's form is restricted to what is known as their potential body size. This is essentially how much energy is reserved for the creation of body mass, and exceeding that limit (either via overcharges or excessive shapeshifting) will cause stability loss. Holons can improve their potential body size by increasing in power. Certain skills, such as Space Core, can also increase this value.

Shift
The most basic technique of a shapeshifter. Allows the user to shift some part of their body into another, which can be used for any purpose. As the user grows in power, so does the potential of Shift.

Mirror
A keen shapeshifter will be able to copy the appearance of another creature, as long as it is similar to their own size and shape. This ability is generally used to create confusion or to deceive others and slip by unnoticed. The effect of this technique is mainly physical, so secondary results, such as the voice or speech patterns of the target, may have to be mimicked manually.
 * Clear Eye: Improves upon the Mirror ability by allotting extra energy to it. This allows the user to mimic creatures that may be larger or with extra limbs than them.

Illusion
This technique creates a fake image in the eyes of a single target, where they would normally be seeing the user. This can be powerful in specific situations, since the illusion can be as detailed as the user can invent.

Soul Armor
In hand-to-hand combat, shapeshifters can use this technique to harden the outer layer of their skin. While this limits their movement and freedom to shift temporarily, it produces a thick armor that will protect them from attacks. Powerful shapeshifters can use this technique to great effect.