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Power is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

Powers are one of the ranks in the hierarchy of angels according to Pseudo-Dionysius in On the Celestial Hierarchy. The name is derived from Ephesians 1:21, which mentions that God is far above all principality, power, might, and dominion; and from Colossians 1:16, which mentions that God is the creator of thrones, dominions, principalities, and powers. The term itself is a translation of the Greek ἐξουσία (exousía), meaning "power; authority [to do something]". Within the Catholic Church, powers are called potestates, a Latin word meaning "power; ability".

Isidore of Seville claims that powers earned their name because "evil spirits are restrained by their power (...) so that they may not do as much harm in the world as they wish."[1]

Design

Power's shield in its Shin Megami Tensei II artwork bears the word Elohim, which is the Hebrew word for "God".

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Power.

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei
(A-Mode DDS) 		Origin: Israel - They are the third of the middle angels. Their name means "power of God" and they are called the angels of victory. They patrol Heaven's corridors to ward off invasion by demons. They are the frontline soldiers of God's army, which puts them most at risk of being tainted. It is thus said that many of the fallen angels were once Powers.
Shin Megami Tensei III:
Nocturne 		The sixth of the nine orders of angels. It is said that they were the first order to be created. Their duty is to protect the souls of humans from demons.
Shin Megami Tensei:
Strange Journey 		The sixth of the nine orders of angels.

They are said to be the first line of defense in the hallways of Heaven to prevent demons from entering.

Shin Megami Tensei IV The sixth of the nine orders of angels.

They are said to be the first line of defense in the hallways of Heaven to prevent demons from entering.

Shin Megami Tensei IV:
Apocalypse 		The sixth of the nine orders of angels.

They are said to be the first line of defense in the hallways of Heaven to prevent demons from entering.

Shin Megami Tensei V The sixth of the nine orders of angels. Their name carries the meaning of "power of God."

As their duty is to protect the souls of humans, they are constantly on patrol to guard against demon attacks.

Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine The sixth class of angels, members of the Second Sphere. Their name signifies the power of God. They are also known as "Dynamis" and "Polantias."

Powers are tasked by their masters with destroying sinners who defy Heaven. They serve largely as holy soldiers, seen as capable of both good and evil. This is because they have the most contact with devils, compared to any other type of angel and thus are the most prone to fall from grace. They patrol the corridors of Heaven, always ready to stand on the front lines and defend Heaven from demons and other enemies.

Powers have a spiritual awareness four levels higher than humans. They help protect law and order in the natural world. They also took part in the Creation and serve as spiritual guides to all humanity.

Camuel, leader of the Powers, commands one million of these angels, while Raphael, one of the Four Archangels, oversees the class.

Liberation Dx2 The sixth of the nine orders of angels.

It is said that they were the first of the angels to be created. They are the first line of defense in the hallways of Heaven to prevent demons from entering. In ancient Greek, they are called "Exia" which means "the ones who are angels and yet not true angels".

Soul Hackers
(3DS) 		The sixth of the nine orders of angels.

They are said to be the first line of defense in the hallways of Heaven to prevent demons from entering.

Soul Hackers 2 Originally called Exousiai in Greek, they are the sixth of the nine orders of angels. It is said that they were the first order to be created. Their duty is to protect the souls of humans from demons.
Raidou Kuzunoha vs.
the Soulless Army 		6th in the hierarchy of angels, residing in the 2nd sphere.

Their task is to protect heaven from demons, and oversee the distribution of power among humans.

Raidou Kuzunoha vs.
King Abaddon 		6th in the hierarchy of angels, residing in the 2nd sphere.

Their task is to protect heaven from demons, and oversee the distribution of power among humans.

Persona 3 The sixth of the nine orders of angels. It is said that they were the first order to be created. Their duty is to protect human souls from demons.
Persona 3 Reload The sixth of the nine orders of angels. It is said that they were the first order to be created. Their duty is to protect human souls from demons.
Persona 4 The sixth of the nine orders of angels. It is said that they were the first order to be created. Their duty is to protect human souls from demons.
Persona 5 The sixth of the nine orders of angels. It is said that they were the first order to be created. Their duty is to protect human souls from demons.
Persona Q:
Shadow of the Labyrinth 		The sixth of the nine orders of angels. It is said that they were the first order to be created. Their duty is to protect human souls from demons.
Persona Q2:
New Cinema Labyrinth 		The sixth of the nine orders of angels. It is said that they were the first order to be created. Their duty is to protect human souls from demons.
Devil Survivor Sixth of the nine orders of angels. Their name means "power of God."

They are said to be the first line of defense in the halls of Heaven to prevent demons from entering.

Devil Survivor 2 Sixth of the nine orders of angels. Their name means "power of God."

They are said to be the first line of defense in the halls of Heaven to prevent demons from entering.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
Japanese パワー Pawā Power
Simplified Chinese 能天使 Néngtiānshǐ Power, lit. "ability angel"

Traditional Chinese		 能天使 Néngtiānshǐ Power, lit. "ability angel"
Korean 파워 Pa-wo Power
Spanish Potestad Power

Gallery

Videos

Power's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V

References

  1. ↑ "Book VII: God, angels, and saints (De deo, angelis et sanctis)", The Etymologies of Isidore of Seville (2006), Barney, Stephen A; Lewis, WJ; Beach, JA; Berghof, O. Published by Cambridge University Press. (1st ed.) p. 161. ISBN-13: 978-0-511-21969-6.
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