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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, or cytonic abilities (sometimes called the defect or the deviation) 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.
== History ==
; FTL communication
The original reason Cytonics was developed, the advanced FTL communication network that connects all mankind in [[Defending Elysium]] is powered by a single Phone Company operative with developed Cytonic abilities, and is mediated by cybernetic equipment. Cytonic users can communicate without help of the electronic equipment, but the range that they can communicate without technological support is unknown. Spensa and her father used their ability to sense cytonic communication to react to Krell fighters before the fighters moved.
; Mind Blades
; Advanced processing
; Cytonic mind hologram
People with cytonic abilities are susceptible to having their vision overwritten by some process, technology or ability. This is what caused Chaser to turn on his allies during the battle of alta.
== Known Cytonics Users ==
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