Psychics -- Civilian Life

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Psychic Upbringing:

 

Psychics hold a more normal upbringing than most would imagine. None are whisked away to any academies. Instead, upon being discovered as a developing psychic special modifications are made to their education. There is no Federation wide standard for this education, however Colonies are directed to make their best efforts at accommodating these individuals and per SICON regulation all psychics must be reported for a Federation registry.

 

This divide in accommodations has led to their general existing two different kinds of breeds of psychics. Inner Colony psychics, such as those from the Capital and its outlying systems tend to be well adjusted. Fresh psychics from Iskandar for example are assigned an agent from PSYOPs to monitor their progression. Additionally, they're put through an extra course within standard Federal schooling on the different kinds of psychics and controlling their abilities.

 

 

Then, on the other end of the spectrum, many outer colonies lacks any resources for upcoming psychics. They are left out with little understanding of their abilities, little monitoring and little aid. These outer colonials tend to make up the majority of the psychic population, and surly, they are a stronger part of the view on psychics. Many times, the people are mistakenly diagnosed with mental disorders, or otherwise growth these disorders out of struggles with their developing tether to the paranormal world.

 

However good the teaching these civilians receive is, that is all it is. Teaching. It is strictly illegal for civilian psychics to be taught advanced disciplines with their power. The only option to learn to master their powers is through the Federation, either in the combat arms of M.I.P.O.D or in a noncombatant role within the Office of Special Services.

 

Citizen Services:

 

If a psychic does not qualify for traditional military service then often times they are shoved into 'citizen' services. This encompasses a wide range of roles. Burnt out memory men, who still possess advanced calculus skills are often put into this classification of work as beancounters or astronavigation agents. Other psychics, simply not born strong enough to harness their powers may end up assigned to police departments and roles within the medical world.

 

After five years of working within one of these roles a psychic may go before a SICON board and plead their case for citizenship. If it is denied, per the Federation Oath they will continue their service. Acceptance is rare, as a whole, in these trying times within the 3rd Bug War SICON finds itself unwilling to let go of many psychic assets. Those who are dismissed still maintain an abstract relationship with SICON-- Often times they'll be monitored by PSYOPs on their reintegration into society.

 

Psychics who earn their franchise are entitled to starting up their own services related to their abilities. That is their business, and SICON cares little beyond two ground rules.

 

1: No Citizen Psychic may train another Civilian Psychic.

2: No Citizen Psychic may provide Paranormal services to anyone who themselves is not a Citizen. This is a privilege as apart of the Federal Franchise.

3: Citizen Psychics working in the corporate sector of the United Citizens Federation may only work for organizations that are owned and managed by Citizens who have completed two or more years of Federal service.

 

These rules are apart of the many ways the Federation grooms Psychics towards working for Enlisted Services.

 

Restrictions on Psychics:

 

Psychics are certainly viewed as an asset for all the unique roles they can fill; A Psychic may be able to solve cases that have been cold for decades, perform Search and Rescue in unfamiliar environments and map out the farthest reaches of the Galaxy. Despite their uses, restrictions are imposed on them lest they go astray and to satiate the appetite of the many who hold an inherent mistrust of Psychics.

 

The most notable, and by far controversial is the inability for any registered Psychic to hold public office and or otherwise hold Executive or Legislative Authority. This means they cannot be a Planetary Governor for example. Additionally, they are barred from entering casinos and participating in gamblings or investing within the Federal Stock Exchange.

 

 

Public Perception:

Psychics retain a nebulous position within society. Many simply do not trust Psychics, others hold a more aggressive malcontent towards them. As a result, they are closely monitored and anyone who threatens the stability of this fragile relationship is dutifully taken care of. When left to sizzle these tensions have simmered before into violence, especially in the far stretches of the Outer Colonies.

 

Others don't believe Psychics exist at all. An easy belief to hold as a majority of civilians never meet a Psychic. The only solace for these individuals is within the Enlisted Services. Reception is often warmer due to the meritorious basis of these organizations and the use these individuals provide.