Mist Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 Psychic Growth - A Brief Introduction As per the Ministry of Paranormal Warfare’s regulations. What is ‘Psychic Growth’, and how does it work? As a young child grows into adolescence, a psychic does the same. The growth of a psychic is split between five parts. Juvenile, Minor, Medial, Major, Proficient. Each of these phases have their own identity of sorts, and are each incredibly important to the development of a psychic and their abilities. Each part is measured in three areas. Control, Capacity, and Fortitude. Control is the self-control in which a psychic has on both its ability to filter out what it receives psychically, as well as what it sends out. This is also coined as accuracy by most psychic handlers. Capacity is the raw power level that a psychic holds. The more trained, and older a psychic, the larger capacity for psychic power and intuition they hold. Fortitude is the measure of which a psychic can withstand not only exterior psychic stimuli, but also the amount a psychic can dish out before hitting their limit. --- Juvenile -- I Those psychics listed as ‘Juvenile’ are almost always children who have just been found. Rarely are adults listed under this category, as most psychics who go undetected until their adulthood are usually able to transition out of this phase naturally, albeit taking far longer than someone under correct supervision. Control: Very Low - Juveniles hold next to no control over their powers, making them rather unstable, and prone to hurt themselves in mostly non-fatal ways. Capacity: Low - With no experience nor age to add, Juveniles hold a very low power ceiling. Fortitude: Very Low - Juveniles are incredibly prone to psychic influence (moreso than your average human), and can’t last very long at all in their own influences. --- Minor -- II Those listed as a ‘Minor Psychic’ are what most civilian-service psychics are. Most are either adolescents, or scarred MIPOD operatives, too battered psychically and physically to work under MIPOD anymore. They exhibit moderate levels of control, paired with their rather punitive capacity; that is just enough to make themselves ‘safe’ to both others, as well as themselves. Typically defines 3SPC, 2SPC, and early SPC. Control: Medium/Low - Still struggling to fully recognize the range and shortcomings of their own abilities, Minor psychics are still prone to nosebleeds, migraines, and loss of consciousness even on successful usages of abilities. Capacity: Medium - Whilst still lacking complete control, a Minor psychic will learn and retain the most psychic growth during this period of time. Some minor psychics can have a higher power ceiling; however this -always- comes with harsher side effects to ability usage. Fortitude: Low - Minor psychics are rather incapable of challenging much in the way of psychic influence, with some of the scarred MIPOD operatives being closer to a Juvenile in this category more than others. ---- Medial -- III Those listed as ‘Medial’ psychics are those who have lasted longer than most psychics, avoiding both death and burnout for long enough to begin taming their own mind. Typically seen as veteran SPCs and SSPCs, a Medial Psychic is a highly useful asset to whomever they’re attached to. Control: Medium/High - Capacity: Medium - Fortitude: Medium/Low - Still vulnerable to the attacks from nearly all alien psychic sources, Medial psychics are able to at least power through low-grade psychic assault; whilst still facing pain and disorientation, they’re less likely to faint at any sign of psychic assault. --- Major -- IV Those listed as ‘Major’ psychics are those who have received sufficient training to be stable enough to handle other psychics and their upbringing. Typically made up of the most senior of MIPOD, most stronger Major Psychics will work in PsyOps as officers. The weaker end of Majors will be MSPCs on the lowest end, and many MIPOD leaders. Control: Medium/High - Capacity: Medium/High - Fortitude: Medium - They can repel attacks from untrained Skinnies but are still prey to the Arachnid Hivemind and trained Skinny Warriors. --- Proficient -- V Those listed as ‘Proficient’ psychics are the best of the best– Members of PsyOps High Command and OSW. At its peak, Carl Jenkins is considered the strongest of all Proficient psychics. These psychics; whilst pale in power when compared to most alien races' highest psychic individuals; can hold their own against most medium-tier alien psychic assaults. Control: High - Capacity: High - Fortitude: Medium/High - Able to withstand the mental pressure of most Skinnies and their attacks, as well as shielding from low-tier Progenitor and Human assaults, Proficient Psychics are capable of holding their ground through higher levels of mental pain when compared to the average psychic. (Credit to Nyx) 1 1 Link to comment
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