Banshee

Banshee's powers and abilities

Banshee is a mutant who possesses unusually strong sonic abilities.

Acoustikinesis

He created powerful sonic waves with his voice with which he could achieve various effects, often with the assistance of psionic abilities which function only in unison with his sonic abilities.

• Sonic Scream

  He had the ability to shatter solid objects with an incredibly loud and destructive sonic scream.

• Flight

  He had the ability to fly at subsonic speeds by using his voice to propel him through the air and ride via sound waves.

• Sonar

  He could use his sonic powers as a form of sonar (Sound Navigation and Ranging). By sending out a precise, pure note and listening to the returning, altered wave-front of the note, he could evaluate his surroundings in total darkness with varying degrees of resolution.

• Sonic Shield

  He could tighten sound waves around himself or others near him, making a barrier against outside attack.

• Vocal Disorientation

  He had the ability to change someone?s balance, by affecting their equilibrium using his sonic scream

• Vocal Trance

  He had the ability to subtly influence people's subconscious mind by changing the tones and vibrations of his voice using hypersonic suggestions and persuasive abilities.

• Vocal Unconsciousness

  He had the ability to affect the fluid in someone?s ear causing the person to go unconscious.

• Sound Immunity

  Banshee's hearing and equilibrium were unaffected by his hypersonic abilities or other similar sound/sonic-based abilities.

• Superhuman Vocal Stamina

  He possessed superhuman stamina in his lungs, throat, and vocal cords.

Abilities

A gifted detective, seasoned undercover operative, and unarmed combatant, Sean was also well-versed in combat strategy and tactics. He was an excellent marksman, amateur machine-smith, educator, organizer and lobbyist. His interests included American country music and playing the piano.