Psionics

Psionics
Clockwise: Omnius, Aurora, Asteria, Chloe
Fundamental Force
Power of the mind.
Other Names	List Psychic Abilities Mental Abilities ESP Mental Powers Psychic Powers Psychic Force Psionic Force Mental Force Espers Esper Power Esper Force
Source	Sentience IsoMatrix
Users	List Omnius Madeleine Amanda Sying Martha etc
Applications	List Astral Plane Manipultion Psychic Warping Mental Manipulation
Limitations	IsoMatrices, Energy Requirement, Willpower

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 rival gods, reshaping reality itself through the 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 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:

• Telepathy
• Psychokinesis
• Teleportation
• Precognition
• Extrasensory Perception
• Body Enhancements
• Enhanced Intelligence

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 exceptionally rare and possess abilities that can make them appear almost godlike. Individuals of this caliber may be capable of 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 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.

• 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 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.
• 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.

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

Note

• 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
• Madeleine Cox
• Chloe Humphries
• Stephanie Thompson
• Aurora
• Martha Moore
• For a more complete list, click here