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== History ==
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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 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}}▼
▲The first cytonics were likely [[delver]]s, ancient entities existing in the [[nowhere]]; however, they would not come into contact with the physical world until much later.{{book ref|sky2|
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}}▼
▲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
During the Second [[Human War]], mankind attempted to augment their military by summoning the delvers.{{book ref|sky2|19}} This went horribly wrong; not only did the delvers turn against their would-be controllers, but they rampaged across space unchecked before eventually fading away.{{book ref|sky2|10}}{{book ref|sky2|4}} From then on out, however, they were a constant presence for all cytonics. Fearful of them, [[Superiority]] made a transition away from using cytonic abilities, with the singular exception of FTL technology, necessary for interstellar travel.{{book ref|sky2|10}} Humans likewise came to fear the "defect" for the threat it carried with them, leading to nearly all knowledge of the abilities disappearing on worlds like [[Detritus]].{{book ref|sky1|i|1}}▼
▲During the Second [[Human War]], mankind attempted to augment their military by summoning the delvers.{{book ref|sky2|19}} This went horribly wrong; not only did the delvers turn against their would-be controllers, but they rampaged across space unchecked before eventually fading away.{{book ref|sky2|10}}{{book ref|sky2|4}} From then on out, however, they were a constant presence for all cytonics. Fearful of them, the [[Superiority]] made a transition away from using cytonic abilities, with the singular exception of FTL technology, necessary for interstellar travel.{{book ref|sky2|10}} Humans likewise came to fear the "defect" for the threat it carried with them, leading to nearly all knowledge of the abilities disappearing on worlds like [[Detritus]].{{book ref|sky1|i|1}}
== 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
=== Mindblades ===
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=== FTL Travel ===
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An ability possessed by all advanced alien races, and developed but kept secret by the Phone Company operatives. It involves Sensing inwards on oneself and removing oneself from normal space, moving through [[nowhere]] to reappear at a different point in normal space, possibly light-years away, in seconds. When reappearing, the performer pushes aside
FTL travel is an ability that can be augmented by technology to allow the cytonic to transport more than just themselves. As such, it forms the basis for all interstellar travel. Modern design, used to avoid attracting the delvers, utilizes [[taynix]] as hyperdrives, as delvers find them
=== 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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There exist several methods of suppressing cytonic abilities, all likely utilizing the same underlying mechanism. One, used by the [[varvax]], allows them to suppress cytonic abilities of the undesirable members of their populace, keeping them in check, as well as hold cytonics prisoner.{{book ref|elysium}} Another are shields built into [[M-Bot]], which protect their pilot from external cytonic influence.{{book ref|sky1|55}}
Finally, there are '''cytoshields''', which can suppress all outgoing cytonic and radio signals, as well as partially smother access to cytonics within them.{{book ref|sky1|54}}{{book ref|sky2|10}} They were originally designed to protect inhabited areas from [[delver]]s, although they do not succeed in this regard.{{book ref|sky1|4}} They do, however, still manage to prevent long-distance teleportation, particularly in and out of the shield. They are typically built large; the two known examples surround the entireties of [[Detritus]] and [[Starsight (
=== Trans-cytonic processing ===
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Cytonics are capable of creating illusions, making others see things that aren't really there. Those illusions can range from complex scenarios to simple audiovisual noise. They aren't really physically present; rather, they exist directly in people's minds. As such, two people travelling together can usually ascertain what is and isn't real.{{book ref|sky1|55}}{{book ref|sky2|43}}
== Notable cytonics users ==▼
Two species have been shown as capable of creating illusions. The [[varvax]] used them to make [[Chaser]] turn against his allies in the [[Battle of Alta]];{{book ref|sky1|55}} the [[delver]]s use them as a defense mechanism, creating various illusions in mazes as a way to confound and throw off people trying to reach the heart.{{book ref|sky2|25}} Though everyone is susceptible to illusions, people who themselves have cytonic abilities are far more affected.{{book ref|sky1|55}}{{book ref|sky2|43}}
▲== Notable cytonics users ==
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