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The first surge occurs after Konoko's second fight with Barabas and is not noticed by the TCTF since they are under attack at the time, but the second one is described as "consistent with the waveforms of a Daodan spike, but far more powerful". The final surge takes place after Konoko beats Muro in {{C|14}}, and this time it is powerful enough to knock back bystanders or even kill them. | The first surge occurs after Konoko's second fight with Barabas and is not noticed by the TCTF since they are under attack at the time, but the second one is described as "consistent with the waveforms of a Daodan spike, but far more powerful". The final surge takes place after Konoko beats Muro in {{C|14}}, and this time it is powerful enough to knock back bystanders or even kill them. | ||
Notably, the term "Daodan spike" is <u>not</u> used to describe this event. After the second surge, a TCTF scientist [[Quotes/Speech#Out of control|says]], "Sir, I'm picking up a power surge from Processor 31-B. It's consistent with the waveforms of a Daodan spike, but <u>far more powerful</u>." Probably a regular Daodan spike is like an adrenal spike, but "far more powerful" already. The game resources refer to the surges using the words "powerup" and "transform". The fact that the final surge is the strongest indicates that Konoko's power is growing and she may be nearing a total transformation (the [[#Imago|Imago]] | Notably, the term "Daodan spike" is <u>not</u> used to describe this event. After the second surge, a TCTF scientist [[Quotes/Speech#Out of control|says]], "Sir, I'm picking up a power surge from Processor 31-B. It's consistent with the waveforms of a Daodan spike, but <u>far more powerful</u>." Probably a regular Daodan spike is like an adrenal spike, but "far more powerful" already. The game resources refer to the surges using the words "powerup" and "transform". The fact that the final surge is the strongest indicates that Konoko's power is growing and she may be nearing a total transformation (the [[#Imago stage|Imago stage]]). | ||
It is unclear what triggers the surges exactly, but it seems to be some sort of feedback between Konoko's emotions and the Chrysalis inside her. If it was an adrenaline peak, you would expect it to happen ''during'' the fight or before it, with effects similar to the [[wp:Fight-or-flight response|fight-or-flight response]] or a [[wp:Second wind|second wind]]. What makes the most sense ''afterwards'' is a sort of triumphant relief, most similar to a [[wp:Neurobiological effects of physical exercise#Euphoria|runner's high]] or an orgasm (it sounds a lot like the latter, too). It may even be a sadistic thrill from dominating her opponent. | It is unclear what triggers the surges exactly, but it seems to be some sort of feedback between Konoko's emotions and the Chrysalis inside her. If it was an adrenaline peak, you would expect it to happen ''during'' the fight or before it, with effects similar to the [[wp:Fight-or-flight response|fight-or-flight response]] or a [[wp:Second wind|second wind]]. What makes the most sense ''afterwards'' is a sort of triumphant relief, most similar to a [[wp:Neurobiological effects of physical exercise#Euphoria|runner's high]] or an orgasm (it sounds a lot like the latter, too). It may even be a sadistic thrill from dominating her opponent. | ||