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{{Infobox Power System
|image = PsychicCollage.jpg
|caption = Clockwise: [[Orion Thompson (Earth-0)|Omnius]], [[Aurora|Aurora]], [[Asteria Thompson (Earth-0)|Asteria]], [[Chloe Humphries (Telepath)|Chloe]]
|description = Power of the mind.
|users = {{Collapsible list|[[Orion Thompson (Earth-0)|Omnius]]|[[Madeleine Cox (Earth-0)|Madeleine]]|[[Amanda Hyun|Amanda]]|[[Sying Da Harris (Earth-0)|Sying]]|[[Martha Moore|Martha]]|[[:category:Psychics|etc]]}}
|applications = {{Collapsible list|[https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Astral_Plane_Manipulation| Astral Plane Manipultion]|[https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Psychic_Warping| Psychic Warping]|[https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Mental_Manipulation| Mental Manipulation]}}
|limitations = [[IsoMatrices]], Energy Requirement, Willpower
|source = [[Sentience IsoMatrix|Sentience IsoMatrix]]
|othernames = {{Collapsible list|Psychic Abilities|Mental Abilities|ESP|Mental Powers|Psychic Powers|Psychic Force|Psionic Force|Mental Force|Espers|Esper Power|Esper Force}}
}}
'''Psionics''' are a product of the [[Sentience Isomatrix]], and one of the governing forces of the [[Multiverse]].

== Also Called ==

* Psychic/Mental Abilities
* ESP
* Mental/Psychic Powers
* Psychic/Psionic/Mental Force

== Description ==
Psionics are a seemingly supernatural force governed by the Sentience IsoMatrix. As one of the fundamental forces of existence, they play a role in maintaining the stability of reality itself. 

Often viewed as a more scientific counterpart to [[Magic]], psionics are more accurately described as occupying the space between science and the supernatural. While the effects of psionic abilities on the brain can be studied and measured objectively, the true nature of psionics remains poorly understood.

Despite this uncertainty, psionic abilities can reach extraordinary levels of power. At their weakest, psychics may possess little more than abilities suited to parlor tricks. At their strongest, however, they can [https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Psionic_Godhood rival gods], [https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Psychic_Warping reshaping reality itself] through the [https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Mentifery power of thought alone].

== Psychic Energy ==
'''Psychic Energy''' is the power source that fuels all psionic abilities. It is generated both by the [[Astral Plane]] and by sentient minds. Every being with a mind—living or [[Soul|dead]]—produces at least a small amount of Psychic Energy, which can then be drawn upon by those capable of manipulating it. 

Most psychics use Psychic Energy as the fuel for their abilities. Much like food sustains the body or fuel powers a machine, a psychic requires sufficient Psychic Energy to use their powers effectively. Most psychics can both passively and actively generate or absorb Psychic Energy, though the amount they can safely contain and manipulate varies between individuals.

Attempting to use psionic abilities after exhausting one's Psychic Energy can result in severe physical and mental strain. Symptoms may include headaches, nausea, hallucinations, and, in extreme cases, a phenomenon often described as a '''mental attack'''.

While Psychic Energy primarily serves as the fuel for psionic abilities, it can also be manipulated directly as a versatile tool. Skilled psychics can shape raw Psychic Energy into a wide variety of forms and applications, limited largely by their imagination and control. Common uses include:

* Enveloping objects in Psychic Energy to move them from a distance.
* Forming Psychic Energy into blades or other constructs.
* Launching Psychic Energy as projectiles or concentrated blasts.
* Creating barriers or shields for protection.
* Synchronizing Psychic Energy with another mind to facilitate telepathy or read thoughts.

== Applications ==
Some typical psychic abilities include:

* [https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Telepathy Telepathy]
* [https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Psychokinesis Psychokinesis]
* [https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Teleportation Teleportation]
* [https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Precognition Precognition]
* [https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Extrasensory_Perception Extrasensory Perception]
* [https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Telekinetically_Enhanced_Condition Body Enhancements]
* [https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Psychic_Intelligence Enhanced Intelligence]

[https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Psychic_Powers And more.]

== Levels ==
Like [[Magic]], psionic ability can be broadly categorized into different levels of power and skill. These classifications are intended as general guidelines rather than rigid categories, as a psychic's specialization, experience, and creativity can greatly influence their overall effectiveness.

==== Low Level ====

* Low-level psychics possess only limited power or experience. Their abilities are generally restricted to simple feats, such as remotely moving objects weighing only a few kilograms or occasionally hearing the thoughts of someone nearby.

==== Mid Level ====

* Mid-level psychics represent the level of power most commonly depicted in popular media. They can perform clearly supernatural feats, such as moving large objects with their minds or maintaining complete telepathic conversations over a distance.

==== High Level ====

* High-level psychics are very rare. Individuals of this caliber are very powerful, capable of feats such as enhancing their bodies to speeds rivaling a rocket. Or exerting telepathic influence over the minds of an entire continent.

==== Extreme Level ====

* Extreme-level psychics are exceptionally rare. With the power to shape worlds, they may appear as demi-gods. Reading the thoughts of an entire planet, or even moving the stars themselves are amongst the many possibilities.

==== Divine Level ====

* Divine-level psychics are among the rarest beings in existence. At this level, the distinction between psionics and reality manipulation begins to blur, as these individuals can reshape reality itself through thought alone, making them indistinguishable from a [[The Gods|god]].

* Psychics whose abilities are highly specialized rather than broadly versatile often become unrivaled masters of their chosen discipline. Such individuals may be capable of feats such as reading the minds of every sentient being within a universe simultaneously—or even greater accomplishments.

* While a psychic of this caliber can theoretically originate from anywhere, most are either beings intrinsically connected to the [[Astral Plane]] or exceptionally powerful magicians who use Magic to emulate or augment psychic abilities.

== Limitations ==

* The overwhelming majority of psychics rely on Psychic Energy to fuel their abilities. Only a [[Omni (CQC)|rare few entities are capable of using psionic powers without it]].
* Many psychics possess only a single psionic discipline rather than a broad range of abilities. For example, an individual may possess telepathy exclusively, with no aptitude for other forms of psionics.
* [[Madeleine Cox (Earth-0)|Not all psychics can consciously deactivate their abilities]]. Those without an effective "off switch" must constantly maintain control to avoid unintentionally affecting those around them.
* Excessive use of psionic abilities places considerable strain on both the mind and body, often resulting in headaches, nausea, hallucinations, and other forms of physical or psychological distress.
* Battles between psychics frequently become contests of mental fortitude as much as raw power. In such conflicts, determination and willpower can be just as important as the strength of one's abilities, and the weaker mind is often the first to break.
* Psionics ultimately exist primarily under the authority of the Sentience IsoMatrix, while also remaining subject to the authority of the other [[IsoMatrices]]. No psychic, regardless of their power, can supersede or override the IsoMatrices.

== Quotes ==
"HEY IT'S ME THE PSYCHO FREAK!" - The Psycho Freak

"I'm sure to win because my mind is superior!" - Guy about to lose

== Notes ==

* Omni had a mild headache when writing this page. Really makes you think.
* Once again the forbidden AI was used to make things less of a word salad.

== Known Psychics ==

* [[Orion Thompson (disambiguation)|Orion Thompson]] 
* [[Madeleine Cox]]
* [[Chloe Humphries]]
* [[Stephanie Thompson (Earth-0)|Stephanie Thompson]]
* [[Aurora]]
* [[Martha Moore]]
* [[:Category:Psychics|For a more complete list, click here]]

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