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The precursor for cytonics was originally developed as an attempt to create cybernetic-based telepathic linking, named cyto. While the original attempts did not work as intended, they were sufficient to attract the attention of the alien [[tenasi]]. More advanced cytonics are studied and developed by the few in the Phone Company over the years.{{book ref|elysium}}
At some point in the following centuries, during the war between humans and aliens, human cytonics users came under threat from the [[delver]]s, strange, extra-dimensional entities that exist in the nowhere space accessible to humans.{{book ref|skyward|54}} For this reason, the use of cytonic technology was significantly reduced to avoiding attracting the
== Mechanics ==
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|skyward|i|2}} Only a small percentage of the total human populace possesses the capacity for cytonics, although this number is far higher among alien races. Some, like [[varvax]] and [[tenasi]], are implied to all have the ability.{{book ref|elysium}}
In order to utilize cytonics, the user needs to meditate, focusing on the impression of moving upwards and letting the world around them fade away.{{book ref|skyward|1}} While an beginner needs several moments to enter the appropriate mental state, an experienced user of cytonics can do so instantly, allowing them to actively use the ability in combat.{{book ref|elysium}} The focus allows the cytonics to utilize the nowhere space, a timeless emptiness outside of normal reality. The nowhere space figures heavily in several cytonic abilities, most notably teleportation and FTL communication.{{book ref|skyward|55}} It's also home of the [[delver]]s, making using it dangerous for humans.{{book ref|skyward|54}}
== Cytonic Abilities ==
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