Take Over (Alpha)

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"It's basically like taking candy from a baby..... gorilla, with its mother watching you closely. If you fail, it's beating your ass. Kind of a pain, isn't it? Just pretend you're a black man running from the cops."

— A somewhat suddle(?) description of Take Over.

Take Over
Kanji	接収(テイク・オーバー)
Rōmaji	Teiku Ōbā
Information
Type	Caster Magic Subspecies Magic Transformation
Users	Various

Take Over (接収(テイク・オーバー), Teiku Ōbā; lit. "Confiscation") is an advanced form of Caster Magic and counted as a Subspecies Magic — deriving from the art of Transformation. Alternatively known as the "Soul Theft Arts" (霊盗難技術, Reitōnan Gijutsu), it's not a known form of the Black Arts — something that's been purported about it many times in the past, until later disproven upon analyzing its mechanics. It's later revealed to be one of older forms of magic and stated to be one of the first to be discovered; in its long history, Take Over has evolved over time — gaining many forms, some of which are considered to be more dangerous or versatile than others.

In modern times, Take Over has many users — nearly all of whom said to be masters in their respective rights; users of Take Over are often referred to as "Shamans" (玄妙仲介者(シャマンズ), Shamanzu; lit. "Occult Mediators") by the general public, mainly due to their communication with the souls that they "appropriate". Something that's never mentioned, this magic has close relation to Seith Magic, as some of their mechanics are similar.

Proxy Forms of Take Over and Spells

Like with other magics, there are various forms and transformations associated with Take Over — some of which are known to be even more versatile than modes such as Devil Synchronization and Dragon Force, when used correctly and at the right time. It's said that Shamans that master all the mentioned spell below are truly seen as Take Over masters, being powerful enough to overwhelm any and all obstacles that stands in their way.

Partial Take-Over (接収怪手足(パーシャル・テイク・オーバー), Pāsharu Teiku Ōbā; lit. "Confiscation Monster Limb"): One of the most common forms of Take Over; Partial Take Over, also referred to as "Beast Arm" (ビースト・アーム, Bīsuto Āmu) for Bestial Soul users, allows the user to only exert the power of an absorbed monster through one of their limbs. They essentially display the ability to subsequently transform one of their limbs into that of the creature's own. When initiating a Partial Take Over, the limb in question loses anything covering it while magical energy gathers and condenses upon it in the form of numerous flat, square-shaped plates, which subsequently disappear, revealing the summoned limb. While ultimately inferior to a full-bodied Take Over, Partial Take Over is much quicker to activate, and can work in a pinch.

Dualist Take-Over (双子接収(デュアルイスト・テイク・オーバー), Deyuaruisuto Teiku Ōbā; lit. "Twin Confiscation"): Dualist Take Over is a type of Take Over that allows two or more beings to merge into a single Take Over beast. In order to perform Dualist Take Over, two individual mages whose Magical Auras are perfectly in sync with each other focus their minds, flaring up their auras as to allow them to rise exponentially; as they rise into the skies, the two magicians combine their energies — "taking over" the power of two beasts that are memorized by the users, causing an amazing fusion to allow them to fight better than before. It can increase the power, strength, and speed of the Caster(s) — sometimes adding a new skill, such as flying, or swimming. The combined monster is much stronger than the two individual monsters, as it generally merges the physical prowess and abilities of both beasts to provide a terrifying horror that can devastate much of what it stands in its way.

Take-Over Finalizer (接収義(テイク・オーバー・ファイナライザ), Teiku Ōbā Fainaraiza; lit. "Confiscation Art"): The Take Over Finalizers are forbidden spells that can change the flow of battle for the Take Over Magician, akin to the ultimate spells or Secret Arts of other magics.

• OverAssault Mode (接収義・拘束解除(オーバーアサルト・モード), Ōbāasaruto Mōdo; lit. "Confiscation Art: Restraint Release"): OverAssault Mode is a Take Over spell that is one of the three Take Over Finalizers — forbidden spells that can change the flow of battle for the magician. OverAssault Mode is a spell that 'upgrades' the current Soul that the user is equipped with into a drastically enhanced form.
• Chimail Convergence (接収義・怪獣融合(キメイル・コンバージェンス), Kimeiru Konbājensu; lit. "Confiscation Art: Monster Fusion"): Chimail Convergence is a Take Over spell that is one of the three Take Over Finalizers — forbidden spells that can change the flow of battle for the magician. Chimail Convergence allows the user to combine two or more of their Take Over forms to form a newer, more powerful one.

List of Known Archetypes

Aquatic Soul

Green Soul

Phoenix Soul

Automaton Soul

Insect Soul

Extinct Soul

Warrior Soul

Kitsune Soul

Bestial Soul

Quiddity Soul

Kirin Soul

Supernal Soul

Hellion Soul

Draco Soul

Avatar Soul

Giant Soul

Frozen Soul

Wyvern Soul

Vampire Soul

Fairy Soul

Nirvana Soul

Trivia

• The author created this page in an attempt of being organized with all the Take Over variants he created; he also wanted to experiment with the ideas of Take Over that he'll be using in his storyline, being one of the central magics seen.
• Weaknesses for each Take Over is based on the counter type system seen in the Pokémon franchise; this is mainly due to the author's variation of Take Over being element-affiliated.
• It's unknown why the author got suddenly interested in the magic, but if he had to guess — it may be due to the machinations of a certain user, being infamous for their usage of it.
• All information pertaining to the "Proxy Forms of Take Over and Spells" section belongs to Per, with permission of course; all credit goes to her.