Icarus Dash

Icarus Dash is an experimental augmentation in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. It allows Adam Jensen to move at an enhanced speed over a limited distance. When upgraded, it can also let Jensen reach cover, ledges, and ram into targets.

Description

 * The Icarus Dash augmentation allows users to propel themselves horizontally at great speed across a short distance, whether on the ground or in the air. It achieves this by generating an electromagnetic pulse-wave behind the user, which applies pressure evenly across the user's back.


 * It is highly recommended that the user already be in forward motion before triggering the system.


 * Dash forward at enhanced speed.


 * Warning: This augmentation is experimental. Unlocking it will add to the Overclock.
 * Activation cost: 2 Praxis
 * Activation: manual
 * Energy consumption: low

Dorsal Propulsion Kit

 * The Dorsal Propulsion Kit installs the Icarus Dash System in the approximate center-of-mass of the user's spine. With this installation package, the user achieves greater dexterity during a dash and is less likely to be knocked off balance when ending the dash.


 * Regulates balancing and power during Icarus Dash initiations.
 * Upgrade Requirement: Icarus Dash
 * Activation cost: N/A
 * Activation: manual
 * Energy consumption: low

Charged Dash

 * The Charge Dash upgrade permits the user to focus the augmentation's propulsion. Doing this displays on-board augmented reality notices to pinpoint the user's ability to dash onto reachable ledges or cover points. The system equally has the potential to ram into incoming attackers, knocking them unconscious on impact.


 * A charged variant of the Icarus Dash allowing the user to reach cover points and ledges, or ram into targets.
 * Upgrade Requirement: Dorsal Propulsion Kit
 * Upgrade cost: 1 Praxis
 * Activation: manual
 * Energy consumption: medium

Trivia

 * A number of game review websites has likened the charged variant of this augmentation to Blink, a signature power of Corvo Attano in Dishonored and Dishonored 2.
 * While Icarus Landing System mentions Earth's magnetosphere, this augmentation does not.
 * Ben Saxon, the protagonist of Deus Ex: The Fall, had a similar ability, with some quirks of its own.