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'''Cytonics''' is a set of psionic abilities used by, among others, [[Jason Write]], [[Spensa Nightshade]], and [[Edmund (Cytonic)|Edmund]].{{book ref|Elysium}}{{book ref|Skyward}}. It is used in both the [[Skyward]] series and in [[Defending Elysium]], which take place in the same universe. {{wob ref |12403 |Reddit|date=Nov. 29, 2018}}
Cytonics refers to several abilities powered by the living mind. Some of these abilities have been shown to be augmented by electronics, and shared to populations that don't possess them. Cytonic abilities include Sense, faster-than-light communication, mind blades, and faster-than-light travel. All alien races that have contacted mankind possess cytonic abilities, and have, in fact, developed them before they developed advanced technology. However, many advanced Cytonic devices, like the FTL transmitter, do not work without a technological component.
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 alien Tenasi. Presumably, more advanced knowledge about what came to be named Cytonics was received from the aliens.
== Uses
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The ability to "see" the world with supernatural senses. [[Jason Write]] uses it to perceive the light as vibrations, black being calm, white light being a roar in his mind. This allows him to get a clear picture of the world despite his blindness, though it takes a certain level of conscious effort.
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