Difference between revisions of "Cytonics"

'''Cytonics''', sometimes called cytonic abilities, a defect or a deviation, are a set of psionic abilities used by numerous sapient beings, among them [[Jason Write]] and [[Spensa Nightshade]].{{book ref|Elysium}}{{book ref|skyward|54}}. A person capable of using them is called a '''cytonic'''. In humans, those abilities have lasted centuries and have continued to pass genetically since the time of the [[Phone Company]] until the occupation of [[Detritus]] by the descendants of the ''[[Defiant]]''.{{wob ref|11990}} All known alien species have the capacity to produce cytonics, and a few are all-cytonic.{{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|sky1|1}} While ana 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]], a timeless emptiness outside of normal reality. Nowhere figures heavily in several, if not all cytonic abilities, most notably teleportation and FTL communication.{{book ref|sky1|55}} It's also home of the [[delver]]s, making using it highly dangerous.{{book ref|sky1|54}}