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'''Cytonics''' is a set of psionic abilities used by, among others, [[Jason Write]], [[Spensa Nightshade]], and [[Edmund (Cytoniccytonic)|Edmund]].{{book ref|Elysium}}{{book ref|Skyward}}. These abilities in humans have lasted centuries and have continued to pass genetically since (at least) the time of the [[Phone Company]] until the occupation of [[Detritus]] by the descendants of the [[Defiant]].{{wob ref|11990}} Aliens with Cytonicscytonics have existed longer than humans.{{book ref|elysium}}

Cytonics, or Cytoniccytonic abilities (sometimes called the defect or the deviation) refers to several abilities powered by the living mind. Some of these abilities have been shown to be augmented by electronics, and shared to populations that don't possess them. Cytonic abilities include Sense, faster-than-light communication, mind blades, and faster-than-light travel. All alien races that have contacted mankind possess Cytoniccytonic abilities, and have, in fact, developed them before they developed advanced technology.

The precursor for Cytonicscytonics was originally developed as an attempt to create cybernetic-based telepathic linking, named Cytocyto. While the original attempts did not work as intended, they were sufficient to attract the attention of the alien [[Tenasi]]. Presumably, moreMore advanced knowledgecytonics aboutare whatstudied cameand todeveloped beby namedthe Cytonicsfew wasin the receivedPC fromover the aliensyears.{{disputed}}

The original reason Cytonicscytonics was developed, the advanced FTL communication network that connects all mankind is powered by a single Phone Company operative with developed Cytoniccytonic abilities, and is mediated by cybernetic equipment. Cytoniccytonic users can communicate without help of the electronic equipment, but the range that they can communicate without technological support is unknown. Spensa observed that language makes no distinction in FTL communication, as she and her father used their ability to sense Krell Cytoniccytonic communication.{{book ref|Skyward}} It is proven that certain technology or matter can block or interfere with it.{{book ref|Skyward}}

It is an ability possessed by all advanced alien races, and developed but kept secret by PC operatives. It involves Sensing inwards on yourself and removing yourself from normal space, moving through an timeless emptiness to reappear at a different point in normal space possibly light-years away in seconds. When reappearing, the performer pushes aside matters at the place to create the space for themselves. [[M-Bot]] has a Cytoniccytonic hyperdrive that requires a human to power it.

Using advanced Cytonicscytonics, it is possible for a mind to swap bodies, as performed in Defending Elysium.

There is a type of Cytoniccytonic device that allows suppression of Cytoniccytonic abilities, for the purposes of keeping prisoners. Something about the planet detritus (presumably having to do with the debris field) limits Cytoniccytonic communication.

Some advanced processors also use Cytoniccytonic technology to work much faster than normally possible. [[M-Bot]] is an example of this.{{clarify}}

People with Cytoniccytonic abilities are susceptible to having their vision overwritten by some process, technology or ability. This is what caused [[Chaser]] to turn on his allies during the [[Battle of Alta]].{{book ref|Skyward|55}}{{book ref|Skyward|39}}

== Speculated Cytonicscytonics Users ==