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{{SkillTableRow|Mindlink|Master|0|Link your mind with other telepaths.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Mindlink|Master|0|Link your mind with other telepaths.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Phobia|Master|33|Insert phobias into the minds of others.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Recklessness|Master|50|Alter perceptions to cause recklessness.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Recklessness|Master|66|Alter perceptions to cause recklessness.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Hallucinations|Gifted|0|Scrambling thought patterns creates hallucinations.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Hallucinations|Gifted|0|Scrambling thought patterns creates hallucinations.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Epilepsy|Gifted|33|Short circuit brain waves, causing epileptic fits.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Epilepsy|Gifted|25|Short circuit brain waves, causing epileptic fits.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Dominate|Gifted|66|Telepathically impose your will on others.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Dominate|Gifted|50|Telepathically impose your will on others.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Paranoia|Gifted|75|Make them realise they actually are after them!}}
{{SkillTableRow|Pacify|Expert|0|Soothe the thoughts of others to force passivity.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Pacify|Expert|0|Soothe the thoughts of others to force passivity.}}
{{SkillTableRow|MindBlast|Expert|50|A devastating assault on the minds of others.}}
{{SkillTableRow|MindBlast|Expert|50|A devastating assault on the minds of others.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Interference|Expert|50|Rewire their circuits to make them vulnerable.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Clumsiness|Virtuoso|Expert|50|Adjust the motor control.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Stupidity|Virtuoso|0|Muting the higher thought waves results in stupid behavior.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Stupidity|Virtuoso|0|Muting the higher thought waves results in stupid behavior.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Deadening|Virtuoso|33|One will have trouble focusing if you deaden their mind.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Ataxia|Virtuoso|33|Cause them to lose control of their limbs.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Hivemind|Virtuoso|66|The sum is greater than its parts.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Hivemind|Virtuoso|66|The sum is greater than its parts.}}
{{SkillTableRow|AmplifyPhobia|Fabled|0|One fear leads to another...and another.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Paralyse|Fabled|0|Mentally paralyse someone with the power of your mind.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Paralyse|Fabled|33|Mentally paralyse someone with the power of your mind.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Anorexia|Fabled|25|Change their mind about food.}}
{{SkillTableRow|PsychicVampirism|Fabled|66|Replenish your ego by feeding off of another's.}}
{{SkillTableRow|PsychicVampirism|Fabled|50|Replenish your ego by feeding off of another's.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Sensitivity|Fabled|75|Increase the sensitivity of their nerve endings.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Addiction|Mythical|0|Tweak the mind to provoke obsessive behavior.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Addiction|Mythical|0|Tweak the mind to provoke obsessive behavior.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Dementia|Mythical|33|Completely jumble the thoughts of another.}}
{{SkillTableRow|Confusion|Mythical|33|Completely jumble the thoughts of another.}}
{{SkillTableRow|MassDominate|Mythical|66|Force your will upon a group.}}
{{SkillTableRow|MassDominate|Mythical|66|Force your will upon a group.}}
{{SkillTableRow|MindBurst|Transcendent|0|Kill with the power of a single, deadly thought.}}
{{SkillTableRow|MindBurst|Transcendent|0|Kill with the power of a single, deadly thought.}}
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[[Image:Telepathy.jpg|thumb|Neurosis within the Astral (by Nadjia)]]
[[Image:Telepathy.jpg|thumb|Neurosis within the Astral (by Nadjia)]]


==Mindlink==
{{AB
|skillname = MindLink
|syntax = MINDLINK FORM<br>
MINDLINK JOIN <telepath><br>
MINDLINK REJECT <telepath><br>
MINDLINK TRANSFER <person><br>
MINDLINK DISSOLVE<br>
MINDLINK LEAVE<br>
MINDLINK MEMBERS<br>
MINDLINK SQUAD<br>
MINDLINKTELL <message><br>
MLT <message>
|description = A mindlink allows you to link your mind with other telepaths. While very few abilities use it, it does allow communication between telepaths from almost any plane. By using TRANSFER, you can pass the focus of the mindlink to another person.<br><br>
If you have the [[Combat#Squads|squads ability in Combat]], you can use MINDLINK SQUAD to convert your mindlink into a squad. A mindlink squad earns more XP bonus than a normal squad.
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Recklessness
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = PSI <channel> RECKLESSNESS <target>
|-
|cost = Channels: Substratus, Id
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>MINDLINK FORM</tt><br/>
|description = Make your enemies [[recklessness|reckless]] by telepathically altering their perceptions.
<tt>MINDLINK JOIN <telepath></tt><br/>
}}
<tt>MINDLINK REJECT <telepath></tt><br/>
<tt>MINDLINK TRANSFER <person></tt><br/>
<tt>MINDLINK DISSOLVE</tt><br/>
<tt>MINDLINK LEAVE</tt><br/>
<tt>MINDLINK MEMBERS</tt><br/>
<tt>MINDLINK SQUAD</tt><br/>
<tt>MINDLINKTELL <message></tt><br/>
<tt>MLT <message></tt>
|-
|}
A mindlink allows you to link your mind with other telepaths. While very few abilities use it, it does allow communication between telepaths from almost any plane. By using <tt>TRANSFER</tt>, you can pass the focus of the mindlink to another person.
 
If you have the squads ability in [[Combat]], you can use <tt>MINDLINK SQUAD</tt> to convert your mindlink into a squad. A mindlink squad earns more XP bonus than a normal squad.
 
==Phobia==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>  PSI <channel> PHOBIA <target></tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Channels: Substratus, Id
|-
|}
Play upon the fears of your enemies by inserting a random phobia into their mind.
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkgreen; color:white"|'''Additional Notes:'''
|-
| style="background:lightgreen"|All telepathic affliction skills are masked.
|-
|}
 
==Recklessness==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>  PSI <channel> RECKLESSNESS <target></tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Channels: Substratus, Id
|-
|}
Make your enemies reckless by telepathically altering their perceptions.


==Hallucinations==
{{AB
|skillname = Hallucinations
|syntax = PSI <channel> HALLUCINATIONS <target>
|cost = Channels: Substratus, Id
|description = By scrambling the thought patterns of your enemy, you will cause severe [[hallucinations]] and a minor [[stun]].
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Epilepsy
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = PSI <channel> EPILEPSY <target>
|-
|cost = Channels: Substratus, Id
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>  PSI <channel> HALLUCINATIONS <target></tt>
|description = By shortcircuiting the brain waves of your enemies, they will suffer [[epilepsy|epileptic fits]].
|-
}}
|style="background:pink"|Channels: Substratus, Id
|-
|}
By scrambling the thought patterns of your enemy, you will cause severe hallucinations.


==Epilepsy==
{{AB
 
|skillname = Dominate
{|
|syntax = PSI <channel> DOMINATE <target> <command>
|-
|cost = Power: 2 (any)<br>
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>  PSI <channel> EPILEPSY <target></tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Channels: Substratus, Id
|-
|}
By shortcircuiting the brain waves of your enemies, they will suffer epileptic fits.
 
==Dominate==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>  PSI <channel> DOMINATE <target> <command></tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Power:   2 (any)<br/>
Channels: Id
Channels: Id
|-
|description = Mentally force others to do your bidding.
|}
}}
Mentally force others to do your bidding.
 
==Pacify==


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Paranoia
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = PSI <channel> PARANOIA <target>
|-
|cost = Channels: Substratus, Id
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>  PSI <channel> PACIFY <target></tt>
|descriptions = By implementing thoughts of suspicion in your enemies, they will [[paranoia|fear even their closest friends]].
|-
}}
|style="background:pink"|Channels: Substratus, Id
|-
|}
Soothe the thoughts of another so they will recognize the beauty of peace.


==MindBlast==
{{AB
|skillname = Pacify
|syntax = PSI <channel> PACIFY <target>
|cost = Channels: Substratus, Id
|description = Soothe the thoughts of another so they will [[Pacifism|recognize the beauty of peace]].
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = MindBlast
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = PSI <channel> MINDBLAST <target>
|-
|cost = Channels: Substratus<br>
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>      PSI <channel> MINDBLAST <target></tt>
Damage Type: 100% Psychic<br>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Channels:     Superstratus<br/>
Damage Type:   100% Psychic<br/>
Damage Source: Magical
Damage Source: Magical
|-
|description = A powerful attack that will damage the mind, body, and ego, even if the opponent is in a [[Dreamweaving|dreamform]].
|}
}}
A powerful attack that will damage the mind, body, and ego, even if the opponent is in dreamform.


==Stupidity==
{{AB
|skillname = Interference
|syntax = PSI <channel> INTERFERENCE <damage type>
|cost = Channels: Id
|description = Greatly decreases the resistance of those around you to a particular type of damage by radiating an aura of interference for particular nerves.<br><br>
This interference will inflict -2/8 damage resistance but only to damage you cause.
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Clumsiness
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = PSI <channel> CLUMSINESS <target>
|-
|cost = Channels: Substratus, Id
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>  PSI <channel> STUPIDITY <target></tt>
|description = By disorienting the muscles of a target, they will [[clumsiness|do reduced damage and have a hard time maintaining their footing]] as they move about.
|-
}}
|style="background:pink"|Channels: Substratus, Id
|-
|}
By muting the higher thoughts of an opponent, you will cause them to behave stupidly.


==Deadening==
{{AB
|skillname = Stupidity
|syntax = PSI <channel> STUPIDITY <target>
|cost = Channels: Substratus, Id
|description = By muting the higher thoughts of an opponent, you will cause them to behave [[stupidity|stupidly]].
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Ataxia
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = PSI <channel> ATAXIA <target>
|-
|cost = Channels: Substratus, Id
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>  PSI <channel> DEADENING <target></tt>
|description = You can scramble the connection between the brain and muscles, making them [[Ataxia|slow and unreliable]].
|-
}}
|style="background:pink"|Channels: Substratus, Id
|-
|}
Telepathically deaden the mind of another, slowing down their ability to focus.


==Hivemind==
{{AB
|skillname = Hivemind
|description = While in a [[#MindLink|mindlink]], telepaths with this ability will find that their psionic powers multiply depending on the size of the mindlink, resulting in an increased ego.
}}


While in a mindlink, telepaths with this ability will find that their psionic powers multiply depending on the size of mindlink, resulting in an increased ego.
{{AB
|skillname = Paralyse
|syntax = PSI <channel> PARALYSE <target>
|cost = Channels: Substratus, Id
|description = By freezing the thoughts of another, you can cause [[paralysis]] of action.
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Anorexia
| style="background:darkgreen; color:white"|'''Additional Notes:'''
|syntax = PSI <channel> ANOREXIA <target>
|-
|cost = Channels: Substratus, Id
| style="background:lightgreen"|Adds 3% of maximum ego per telepath in the mindlink, including you.  Non-telepaths don't count, but telepaths without the mindlink ability do count.  Requires at least two members to take effect, so being the only telepath in a hive mind won't give you 3%, but being one of two will give you 6%.
|description = By relaxing the hunger areas of a target, they will find themselves [[Anorexia|unable to eat]].
|-
}}
|}


==AmplifyPhobia==
{{AB
|skillname = PsychicVampirism
|syntax = PSI <channel> PSYCHICVAMPIRISM <target>
|cost = Channels: Superstratus
|description = By tunneling into the very identity of another, you can siphon their ego and willpower into yourself.<br><br>
This will lock your super stratus channel, but will drain siphon the ego every second until unlocked.
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Sensitivity
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = PSI <channel> SENSITIVITY <target>
|-
|cost = Channels: Substratus, Id
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>  PSI <channel> AMPLIFYPHOBIA <target></tt>
|description = By increasing the [[sensitivity]] of the nerves of a target, they will take increased damage.
|-
}}
|style="background:pink"|Channels: Id
|-
|}
By enhancing the centers of fear within another's mind, you will cause phobias to randomly multiply until cured.


==Paralyse==
{{AB
|skillname = Addiction
|syntax = PSI <channel> ADDICTION <target>
|cost = Channels: Substratus, Id
|description = Telepathically rewire the mind of your target, which will inflict obsessive behavior that leaves them [[Addiction|addicted]] to potions.
}}


{|
{{AB
|-
|skillname = Confusion
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|syntax = PSI <channel> CONFUSION <target>
|-
|cost = Channel: Substratus, Id
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>  PSI <channel> PARALYSE <target></tt>
|description = By completely jumbling the thoughts of a target, you will leave them with a severe case of [[confusion]].
|-
}}
|style="background:pink"|Channels: Substratus, Id
|-
|}
By freezing the thoughts of another, you can cause paralysis of action.
 
==PsychicVampirism==
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>  PSI <channel> PSYCHICVAMPIRISM <target></tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Channels: Superstratus
|-
|}
By tunneling into the very identity of another, you can siphon their ego and willpower into yourself.


==Addiction==
{{AB
 
|skillname = MassDominate
{|
|syntax = PSI <channel> MASSDOMINATE <command>
|-
|cost = Power: 2-10 (variable) (any)<br>
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>  PSI <channel> ADDICTION <target></tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Channels: Substratus, Id
|-
|}
Telepathically rewire the mind of your target, which will inflict obssessive behavior that leaves them addicted to potions.
 
==Dementia==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>  PSI <channel> DEMENTIA <target></tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Channels: Substratus, Id
|-
|}
By completely jumbling the thoughts of a target, you will leave them with a severe case of dementia.
 
==MassDominate==
 
{|
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>  PSI <channel> MASSDOMINATE <command></tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Power:   10 (any)<br/>
Channels: Id
Channels: Id
|-
|description = Force all enemies in the room to do your bidding. Each enemy forced to act will require 2 power, until the 10 power cap is reached. When that happens, more players can be dominated for no further power cost.
|}
}}
Force all enemies in the room to do your bidding.


==MindBurst==
{{AB
|skillname = MindBurst
|syntax = PSI <channel> MINDBURST <target>
|cost = Power: 5 (any)<br>
Channel: Substratus
|description = Those with a weak ego can be killed with a single thought. If your opponent is at or below 50% of their maximum ego you will slay them instantly.
}}


{|
[[Category: Class Skills]]
|-
| style="background:darkblue; color:white"|'''Syntax:'''
|-
| style="background:lightblue"|<tt>  PSI <channel> MINDBURST <target></tt>
|-
|style="background:pink"|Power:    5 (any)<br/>
Channels: Superstratus
|-
|}
Those with a weak ego can be killed with a single thought. If your opponent is at or below 50% of their maximum ego you will slay them instantly.
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