Editing Shard (section)

===Errata===
Shards draw on a number of different factors to identify their host, including DNA,<ref>Fenja and Menja share powers for the same reason the clones draw on the same shard. The shards use DNA as an identifier for who to tap into/reach out to. If one twin has a Corona Pollentia and the other doesn't, then only one gets powers. If both do (or if the clones do) then they all get powers.<br><br>If that [[Corona Pollentia]] is warped, the powers may be as well, as the shard provides powers, hits a wall, and finds a way to push through. - [https://redd.it/3nwyfu Unusual powers]</ref> electromagnetic patterns, and traits humans do not have names for.<ref name="I25e1">Various elements that were unique to every individual served as a signal that the passenger could reach out to in an attempt at reconnecting with a host.  DNA, electromagnetic patterns, patterns she could barely measure with instruments, all contributed, none was absolute.  Once the connection was established, powers were possible as well.  A moment of trauma sped the process along considerably.  Her initial assumption had been that coming to life would be enough for the clones.<br><br>The Corona Pollentia was developing as the originals did, drawing from DNA to form as a lobe in the brain, right from the outset.  The dreams formed the connections between the corona and the clone.  The bonds were forming too quickly and easily. - [https://parahumans.wordpress.com/2013/07/16/interlude-25/ Excerpt] from [[Interlude 25]]</ref> Individuals with the same DNA as a parahuman, even a deceased one, would possess a ''Corona Pollentia'' right from the outset. They still required a trigger event to gain powers, but trigger much more easily than the average potential parahuman.<ref name="I25e1" />

[[Citrine]] suggests that shard with multiple active hosts, such as clones, might provide some networking service between them, sharing their overall power aptitude on an intuitive level.<ref>“They’ve picked up other things.  I don’t know if it’s because they copy me when they see me or if it’s because they’re getting it in other ways.”<br><br>“You should have studied more about powers,” Jeanne said.  “I think it’s the latter.” - [https://www.parahumans.net/2018/04/07 Excerpt] from [[Interlude 5x II]]</ref>
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Discussion on how shards retain memories of their hosts
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Cite WOG on the protectorate not being dumb and shards knowing when there isn't any real danger when in staged fights

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