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== History ==
The first cytonics were likely [[delver]]s, ancient entities existing in the [[nowhere]]; however, they would not come into contact with physical world until much later.{{book ref|sky2|53}} In normal space, all sapient races, as well as a few non-sapient ones, would eventually develop cytonics; of them, all other than humans did so prior to discovering advanced technology.{{book ref|elysium}}{{book ref|sky2|34}} The earliest known cytonics were the [[kitsen]] '''shadow-walkers''', who used teleportation to travel between their [[Kitsen homeworld|homeworld]] and Earth, where they would interact with ancient humans.{{book ref|sky2|17}} However, due to some unknown disagreement, the shadow-walkers eventually departed both worlds, never to be seen again.{{book ref|sky2|26}}
Much later, during humanity's forays into the solar system, the [[Phone Company]] attempted to develop cybernetic-based telepathic linking, nicknamed '''cyto'''. While those original attempts did not work as intended, they were sufficient to attract the attention of the alien [[tenasi]]. More advanced cytonics were studied and developed by the few in the Phone Company over the years.{{book ref|elysium}}
== 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|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}}
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 a 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}}
=== FTL Communication ===
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The original reason cytonics was developed was its ability to connect minds of cytonics users and share verbal information. During the days of the [[Phone Company]], the advanced FTL communication network that connects all mankind is powered by a single operative with developed cytonic abilities, and is mediated by cybernetic equipment.{{book ref|elysium}}
=== Mind Speed Acceleration ===
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Cytonic users are able to react at incredible speed, thinking faster than humanly possible, although this doesn't not allow for increase in physical speed. This mind acceleration allows cytonics to excel in tasks that require quick reaction times, such as flight, making them excellent pilots, as well as use their abilities with little advanced warning, letting them react even to flying bullets.{{book ref|sky1|epilogue}}{{book ref|elysium}}
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=== Mind Swap ===
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Using advanced cytonics, it is possible for a mind to swap bodies, including cross-species. Among others, [[varvax]] dissidents can utilize this to take human bodies, akin to possession.{{book ref|elysium}} It would, however, take much time to adjust if the bodies are too different.
=== Cytonic Suppression ===
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=== Trans-cytonic processing ===
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Some advanced processors use cytonic technology to work much faster than normally possible.{{book ref|sky1|31}} This is most important to artificial intelligence's such as [[M-Bot]].{{book ref|sky1|55}} Using minature cytonic communicators, parts of AIs can pass signals between each other at speeds faster than light, which facilitates near-human intelligence and superhuman analytics ability. As a side effect, it makes those machines detectable by organic cytonics.{{book ref|sky2|18}} However, for some reason AIs anger [[delver]]s much more than other forms of cytonics and radio signals, leading to a ban on them in the present times.{{book ref|sky2|10}}
=== Illusions ===
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== Notable cytonics users ==
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