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== Mechanics == |
== Mechanics == |
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− | Cytonics encompass a number of abilities powered by the living mind. Some of them can be augmented by electronics, and through this shared to populations that don't possess them.{{book ref|elysium}} In humans, use of cytonics is signified by increased activity in the section of the brain called the '''Writellum'''.{{book ref|sky1|i|2}} Only a small percentage of the total human populace possesses the capacity for cytonics, although this number is far higher among many alien races, with some, like [[varvax]] and [[tenasi]], implied to all have the ability.{{book ref|elysium}} It's also possible for AI to develop cytonics.{{wob ref|13386}} |
+ | Cytonics encompass a number of abilities powered by the living mind. Some of them can be augmented by electronics, and through this shared to populations that don't possess them.{{book ref|elysium}} In humans, use of cytonics is signified by increased activity in the section of the brain called the '''Writellum'''. Elias WHitney is awesome{{book ref|sky1|i|2}} Only a small percentage of the total human populace possesses the capacity for cytonics, although this number is far higher among many alien races, with some, like [[varvax]] and [[tenasi]], implied to all have the ability.{{book ref|elysium}} It's also possible for AI to develop cytonics.{{wob ref|13386}} |
While any single cytonic can utilize the whole set of psychic abilities, people tend to specialize, leaning more towards specific applications of the power rather than mastering all of them.{{wob ref|13132}} |
While any single cytonic can utilize the whole set of psychic abilities, people tend to specialize, leaning more towards specific applications of the power rather than mastering all of them.{{wob ref|13132}} |