PSIONICS

This section contains a all the psionic information and abilities used Rifts and their details.

DETERMINING PSIONIC ABILITY
There are 3 ways to get a character with psionic powers. The first is to select a Psychic R.C.C. They are usually Master psychics and the most powerful available. The second way is to select an O.C.C. that has some psionic abilities, but these powers are usually limited. The third way is to determine randomly to see if the character has some psionic ability in addition to their usual O.C.C./R.C.C skills and abilities.

Random Psionic Abilities.

INNER STRENGTH POINTS (I.S.P.)
All humans and many other sentient species have a base I.S.P. This is usually equal to their M.E. Every use of a psionic ability temporarily uses up a certain amount of psychic energy called Inner Strength Points (I.S.P.). Each specific psionic power will indicate exactly how much I.S.P. is required to perform that ability. When a psionic has exhausted all their I.S.P. they are unable to perform any more psionic feats until they acquire sufficient rest.

Major Psionic I.S.P.
Minor Psionic I.S.P.

RECOVERY OF I.S.P.
Inner Strength Points can be restored during sleep and/or with total relaxation at a rate of 2 per hour.

Meditation is a talent/ability known to all psychics (although some may not recognize it as this and think it something different, or not be aware of its existence). It is the only ability that can be performed at any time and costs no I.S.P. to use. Meditation is not so much a psi-power as it is a mental discipline that enables the psychic to concentrate deeply and focus one's abilities and thoughts. The exact techniques of meditation may vary from focusing on a mental object or notion to chanting or humming a mantra. The result, regardless of technique, is a deep relaxation and focus to achieve insight and harmony into one's self and the world around themselves. A relaxing meditative state restores 6 I.S.P. per hour and is the equivalent of 2 hours sleep/rest for the physical body.

INFLUENCE OF LEY LINES
For more detailed information click on Ley Lines, which takes you to the Magic section. Concerning psionics, ley lines may influence them in four main ways: Range, Duration, Strength, and Damage.

PSIONIC ANIMALS
Most large mammals seem to have innate natural psychic senses that warn them about the presence of supernatural forces. This includes cattle, horses, sheep, and predatory mammals (lions, wolves, coyotes), ravens and crows, parrots, and birds of prey can also sense the supernatural.

As odd as it may seem, animals associated closely with humans on a friend or helper/worker level have the most pronounced psi-abilities. Thus dogs, cats, horses, mules and donkeys (as well as intelligent pet birds) exhibit the greatest extrasensory perception. Each of these animals has the abilities of See The Invisible, Sense Evil, Sense Magic, Sixth Sense, and Empathy (receives only).Sensing range is 600 feet (183m) radius and is an automatic instinct that helps the animals avoid the supernatural. The animal's reactions will always be the same, intense nervousness, jumpiness, whimpering, hissing, growling, howling, and alertness when psionic and magic energies are sensed nearby. If possible, the animal will try to leave the area and will flee if they get the opportunity. Only a loyal canine companion may stay with their human friend or master and may attack when the supernatural horror enters the backyard or home.

when cornered face to face with supernatural evil, the animal will attack and attempt to flee. A dog or cat will have the hairs on its back rise, bare fangs and growl or hiss in a menacing warning. A horse will whinny, stomp and rear. If the supernatural creature does not back off, the animal will attack. The cat and horse will attack only to make a path of escape and to let the supernatural being know that they recognize what it is even if disguised. A canine will attack to kill 60% of the time, otherwise they will flee. Note: Dogs, cats, and other animals can not be trained to sniff out magical or supernatural creatures. Their natural instinct is to flee from it, so the animals will NOT seek out these forces for any reason. The animals use of the psychic powers is automatic and natural. Consequently, they do not get or spend I.S.P., the psionic abilities just snap on as a defensive reflex.

All living creatures have potential psychic energy (P.P.E.) points. A practitioner of magic, especially evil ones, may sacrifice an animal to get its P.P.E.. Remember, the P.P.E. of all creatures doubles at the moment of death and a mage can capture and use that unleashed energy. Each animal description should have its typical P.P.E. noted, but these two lists may be of aid:-

    * Animal P.P.E. Alphabetical List
    * Animal P.P.E. List By Amount

HEALING PSIONIC ABILITIES
PHYSICAL PSIONIC ABILITIES
 SENSITIVE PSIONIC ABILITIES
 SUPER PSIONIC ABILITIES