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In another thread, I made the point for a series of possible upgrades for the character of Q, who is currently rated at At least Low 2-C due to create alternative timelines in the episode, "All Good Things..." in The Next Generation. However, I propose that he receive a more concrete and solid upgrade, for which I have meticulously outlined (it is far more descriptive than the one used currently.) I could also clarify his other statistics, a la Traveler, as well as provide a better key for this individual.
My reasons for the 2-B upgrade are this: The Megan universe, a completely alternate space-time continuum, which is featured in the Animated Series of the original Star Trek, was re-added to the series' official canon in 2006, following the 1988 denial of its canonicity. If we apply this canon to the the rest of the verse, Q have both individually and as a whole experienced and done everything that is and was possible to be done, as referenced in Voyager (can grab episode if needed) If that is the case, then on some level Q would be able to manipulate that and other universes as well as his own, along with the ability to create alternative timelines and universes, of which there are an infinite or near infinite amount of, as displayed in Parallels, a TNG episode. So under that logic, he might qualify for a 2-B rating, but he never demonstrated any feats such as this, (other than what's displayed below) so it's more of an induction than anything else.
The At least 2-A rating comes from a non-canon, but officially licensed (by Paramount) work, a la the Star Wars Legends series, wherein they are an official part of the series, but are not canon to the main storyline of Star Trek. In the book The Q Continuum, 0 , a being equivalent to Q in power, after hundreds of thousands of years in exile gains power over all of existence, vastly surpassing the entire Q continuum in power, to which Q combines with the nebulaic entity known as the Calamarai to multiply his power by the Calamarain's and become infinitely infinite compared to his current self, allowing him to transcend 0 and instantly defeat/send him back to the void. The 2-A rating would come from the fact that 0 was more powerful than the entire Continuum after his return from exile, which would put him at that level, and becoming infinite compared to his previous self might put Q at a level above 2-A, however this is unknown.
Finally, the entire Q continuum would receive a Likely 2-A ranking due to the entire Q continuum able to easily destroy and remove a Q's powers completely, as well as counter anything they are able to inflict. It was stated in Voyager ("Death Wish") that the Q had literally done everything that is possible to do, and it was also stated that there was never something that they couldn't do (don't worry, I'm not referring to the No Limits Fallacy, I don't think we should upgrade to 1-A based on the fact that the Q continuum was outside of space and time) This would imply that the Q continuum was likely capable of creating multiple alternative universes and timelines, with possibly no limit to the complexity of structures made, since an individual Q was stronger than a being like The Traveler who was already capable of recreating parallel universes and timelines, and was also a higher-dimensional being, but to a lesser extent.
This is a rough draft of a potential new Key, outlining his TNG/VOY form, his form when combined with the Calamarain in the book the Q continuum, and the Q continuum as a whole:
2-B | At least 2-A | Likely 2-A
Multiverse level (A superior higher dimensional being. Capable of effortlessly creating parallel timelines and likely other universes to a much higher degree than The Traveler, a comparable, but inferior being who was already capable of such feats. Capable of rewriting the constants and physical laws in the universe with merely a snap of his fingers, and thus should be able to warp space-time to a level where it could destroy even multiple universes, as at least 1 or more exist connected to the current space-time through "creation points", and timelines, of which it was shown there were a countless amount (TNG: Parallels) Capable of traveling to regions outside of the known space-time continuum, with the Q continuum existing in a parallel reality outside of the universal totality. Capable of destroying or creating any known thing at a whim. Even similar beings with total or near total control of the space-time continuum are powerless before even the weakest individual Q. Like Travelers, they are capable of passing their powers down to individuals they deem worthy, though it is not a gradual effect like the abilities of the Travelers.) | At least Multiverse level+ (Combined his power with that of the Calamarain, leading to a being that described as "beyond infinity," explained as two infinite beings combining into a third, infinitely superior one. Able to instantly defeat a being superior to the entire Q continuum, 0, who could affect the entirety of existence, which consists of countless, transfinite timelines, multiple universes, and endless possibilities with absolutely no effort whatsoever. Vastly superior to the rest of the Q continuum.) | Likely Multiverse level+ (It has been said that the Q Continuum have done every possible thing in existence at least once, which would include all the above mentioned feats multiplied to an infinite degree. Infinitely superior to a single Q, even when that Q is vastly stronger than their peers.)
(Edit: With time I can provide scans, if further clarification is needed. Additionally, he should receive Mind Manipulation and Fusionism under his powers and abilities section.)
My reasons for the 2-B upgrade are this: The Megan universe, a completely alternate space-time continuum, which is featured in the Animated Series of the original Star Trek, was re-added to the series' official canon in 2006, following the 1988 denial of its canonicity. If we apply this canon to the the rest of the verse, Q have both individually and as a whole experienced and done everything that is and was possible to be done, as referenced in Voyager (can grab episode if needed) If that is the case, then on some level Q would be able to manipulate that and other universes as well as his own, along with the ability to create alternative timelines and universes, of which there are an infinite or near infinite amount of, as displayed in Parallels, a TNG episode. So under that logic, he might qualify for a 2-B rating, but he never demonstrated any feats such as this, (other than what's displayed below) so it's more of an induction than anything else.
The At least 2-A rating comes from a non-canon, but officially licensed (by Paramount) work, a la the Star Wars Legends series, wherein they are an official part of the series, but are not canon to the main storyline of Star Trek. In the book The Q Continuum, 0 , a being equivalent to Q in power, after hundreds of thousands of years in exile gains power over all of existence, vastly surpassing the entire Q continuum in power, to which Q combines with the nebulaic entity known as the Calamarai to multiply his power by the Calamarain's and become infinitely infinite compared to his current self, allowing him to transcend 0 and instantly defeat/send him back to the void. The 2-A rating would come from the fact that 0 was more powerful than the entire Continuum after his return from exile, which would put him at that level, and becoming infinite compared to his previous self might put Q at a level above 2-A, however this is unknown.
Finally, the entire Q continuum would receive a Likely 2-A ranking due to the entire Q continuum able to easily destroy and remove a Q's powers completely, as well as counter anything they are able to inflict. It was stated in Voyager ("Death Wish") that the Q had literally done everything that is possible to do, and it was also stated that there was never something that they couldn't do (don't worry, I'm not referring to the No Limits Fallacy, I don't think we should upgrade to 1-A based on the fact that the Q continuum was outside of space and time) This would imply that the Q continuum was likely capable of creating multiple alternative universes and timelines, with possibly no limit to the complexity of structures made, since an individual Q was stronger than a being like The Traveler who was already capable of recreating parallel universes and timelines, and was also a higher-dimensional being, but to a lesser extent.
This is a rough draft of a potential new Key, outlining his TNG/VOY form, his form when combined with the Calamarain in the book the Q continuum, and the Q continuum as a whole:
2-B | At least 2-A | Likely 2-A
Multiverse level (A superior higher dimensional being. Capable of effortlessly creating parallel timelines and likely other universes to a much higher degree than The Traveler, a comparable, but inferior being who was already capable of such feats. Capable of rewriting the constants and physical laws in the universe with merely a snap of his fingers, and thus should be able to warp space-time to a level where it could destroy even multiple universes, as at least 1 or more exist connected to the current space-time through "creation points", and timelines, of which it was shown there were a countless amount (TNG: Parallels) Capable of traveling to regions outside of the known space-time continuum, with the Q continuum existing in a parallel reality outside of the universal totality. Capable of destroying or creating any known thing at a whim. Even similar beings with total or near total control of the space-time continuum are powerless before even the weakest individual Q. Like Travelers, they are capable of passing their powers down to individuals they deem worthy, though it is not a gradual effect like the abilities of the Travelers.) | At least Multiverse level+ (Combined his power with that of the Calamarain, leading to a being that described as "beyond infinity," explained as two infinite beings combining into a third, infinitely superior one. Able to instantly defeat a being superior to the entire Q continuum, 0, who could affect the entirety of existence, which consists of countless, transfinite timelines, multiple universes, and endless possibilities with absolutely no effort whatsoever. Vastly superior to the rest of the Q continuum.) | Likely Multiverse level+ (It has been said that the Q Continuum have done every possible thing in existence at least once, which would include all the above mentioned feats multiplied to an infinite degree. Infinitely superior to a single Q, even when that Q is vastly stronger than their peers.)
(Edit: With time I can provide scans, if further clarification is needed. Additionally, he should receive Mind Manipulation and Fusionism under his powers and abilities section.)
