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{{magic system
|prereq=Being descended from someone with the ability
|universe=[[Cytoverse]]
|books=[[Skyward (series)]], [[Defending Elysium]]{{wob ref|12403}}
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{{for|Cytonic (book)|the third book in the Skyward series}}
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{{image|Spensa by cccrystalclear.jpg|side=right|width=250px|[[Spensa]] surrounded by [[delver]] eyes}}
The first cytonics developed due to sapient creatures being exposed over generations to the energies of the [[nowhere]], gradually leaking in through nowhere portals.{{book ref|sky3|11}}
One of the first races to rediscover cytonics after this disaster seems to have been 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, the shadow-walkers eventually departed both worlds, never to be seen again.{{book ref|sky2|26}} It was eventually discovered that they had accidentally trapped themselves in the [[nowhere]] through an attempt to open a nowhere gate, and with no remaining kitsen cytonics, there was
Much later, during humanity's forays into the solar system, the [[Phone Company]] attempted to develop cybernetic-based telepathic linking, nicknamed '''
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}}
'''Mindblades''' are pure force, formed by the mind of the user. They can be used to cut through any solid objects, but with practice, they can be Sensed and blocked by other mindblades. They are capable of affecting even materials that are resistant to advanced conventional weaponry, such as [[telanium]].{{book ref|elysium}} They are considered one of the more advanced cytonic abilities, and difficult to figure out on one's own.{{book ref|sky2|11}}
[[Taynix#Boomslugs|Some taynix]] are capable of generating mindblades. These taynix can be paired with cytonic technology to amplify
=== Concussion Bolts ===
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