Editing Psion


{{Race infobox
|name= Psion
|othernames=
|image= [[File:Chelsea-velazquez-red-guard-sniper-low-02.jpg|350px]]
|variant= 
|homeworld= Psion homeworld {{Citation needed}} <br> [[Brand]]
|focalworld(s)= [[Cabal homeworld]]<br> [[Mars]] <br> [[Reef]] <br> [[Phobos]] (formerly) <br> [[Saturn]] <br> [[Earth]] <br> [[Nessus]] <br> [[Io]] <br> [[Mercury]] <br> [[The Leviathan|Leviathan]]
|goals= Serve the [[Cabal]] empire <br> Psionic Operations <br> Build the [[OXA Machine]] 
|war= The [[City]] <br> The [[Reef]] <br> [[Fallen]] <br> [[Hive]] <br> [[Vex]] <br> [[Taken]] <br> [[Scorn]]
|height=
|weight=
|distinctions=Psychic <br> Single eye <br> Slender
|lifespan=
|notable-person= [[Freeborn Otzot]] <br> [[Kolar, Psion Flayer]] <br> [[Numoc, Psion Flayer]] <br> [[Vatch, Psion Flayer]] <br> [[Feltroc, the Skull-Piercer]] <br> [[Match]] <br> [[Kargen, the Technocrat]] <br> [[Ozletc, the Sky Piercer]] <br> [[Tazaroc, the Sun Eater]] <br> [[Niruul, the Hollow Voice]] <br> [[Inotam, Oblivion's Triune]] <br> [[Amtec]]
}}
{{Article quote|There is no higher warfare than deception.<ref>'''[[Grimoire]] description'''</ref>}}
'''Psions''' are a race of psychically-powered beings who were conquered and enslaved by the [[Cabal]]<ref>[http://imgur.com/a/bv7y8 '''Imgur''' - ''Newsweek Destiny Collector's Edition August 19, 2014'']</ref> in the hopes of weaponizing their abilities. They now primarily serve as engineers, pilots and fire support within the Cabal military.

==History==
{{Quote|Psions fly many colors, but within the Cabal, we exist in congress, moving toward our own future.|[[Qinziq]]}}<ref name="CLE3">'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]] - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Captain%27s_Log#ENTRY_3_-_Lust_and_Reappropriation_Pt._II|Captain's Log ENTRY 3 - Lust and Reappropriation Pt. II]]''</ref>
Ancient Psions practiced a form of ancestor worship, communing with the divine spirits of the dead through a Y-goblet that "cupped their spirits" and poured out their souls into new Psions. Worship involved daily rituals in which the Y-goblet was filled with offerings for ancestors, such as water to wash out their eyes,<ref>'''Bungie (2019/7/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Penumbra]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Confessions#Entry_I|Entry I]]''</ref> salt to roughen their skin, <ref>'''Bungie (2019/7/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Penumbra]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Confessions#Entry_II|Entry II]]''</ref> or linen to bind their wounds.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/7/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Penumbra]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Confessions#Entry_VI|Entry VI]]''</ref> Other practices included physically drawing the Y-goblet on a nearby surface. Adherents believed that every other person, or at least Psions, had a spark of the divine within them, physically evident in their Y-shaped pupils. <ref name="EIII">'''Bungie (2019/7/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Penumbra]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Confessions#Entry_III|Entry III]]''</ref>

In prehistory, long before the Psion species joined the Cabal, a group of exceptionally powerful Psions known as the God-Thoughts dominated the species with their psychic abilities. They destroyed the Y-goblet faith for seeing divinity in every common person. Its suppression was so brutal that while the faith survived to the present, its practitioners still feared discovery and worshiped only in secret.<ref name="EIII"/><ref>'''Bungie (2019/7/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Penumbra]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Confessions#Entry_VIII|Entry VIII]]''</ref>

The Psions were assimilated into the Cabal empire either before or during [[Emperor Calus]]'s reign. They were largely enslaved under indenture, but some were allowed to remain free.

The legendary, clairvoyant [[OXA Machine]] has been built, lost, and rebuilt many times in Psion history, passing down from civilization to civilization over the ages. <ref>'''Bungie (2019/7/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Penumbra]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Confessions#Entry_IV|Entry IV]]''</ref> Its most recent iteration was destroyed by the Cabal, but rebuilt centuries later on [[Brand]] by [[Freeborn Otzot]], a particularly brilliant Psion. When [[Umun'arath]] moved to destroy this newest version of the machine, Emperor Calus stopped her in recognition of Otzot's genius, and welcomed the freeborn Psion into his court as his Imperial Dreamer. 

Late into Calus's reign, he attempted to grant freedom to all indentured Psions, but was [[Ghaul's coup|overthrown]] before this could happen. Ironically, Otzot was one of the conspirators against him.

However, thousands of years later, Calus’ daughter, [[Empress Caiatl|Caiatl]] freed all Psions from servitude and made them full citizens of the Cabal Empire after the [[Hive]] war god [[Xivu Arath, God of War|Xivu Arath]] [[Fall of Torobatl|captured]] [[Torobatl]]. Caiatl offered to allow any Psions who no longer wished to serve the Empire the freedom to leave with supplies,<ref>'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]] - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Empress#CHAPTER_8:_EMPRESS|Empress CHAPTER 8: EMPRESS]]''</ref> but many Psions found new loyalty and belief in the Empire thanks to Caiatl's reforms and elected to remain.<ref>'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]] - [[Praefectus_Suit#Praefectus_Strides_/_Greaves_/_Boots|Praefectus Strides / Greaves / Boots]]''</ref> Not all Psions swore loyalty to Caiatl, however, as a conclave of conspirators working to avenge Amtec began to masquerade and conspire to assassinate Guardians using Light-draining technology based on the [[Traveler Cage]].<ref>'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]] - [[The Palindrome]]''</ref>

==Biology==
Psions have bald, veined heads, with a single eye surrounded by black trident-shaped creases. These eyes can be either blue or orange, and have distinctive Y-shaped pupils. Their eyes turn opaque grey once they die, and the Y disappears. Their faces have a series of holes above their mouths, possibly functioning similar to spiracles for breathing. Psions serving in the [[Red Legion]] have the tops of their heads exposed, even in harsh environments such as [[Mars]], [[Io]], and [[Nessus]] without any visible damage. This is likely done to enable them to utilise their psionic abilities more freely, though also implies that their skin is incredibly tough despite its fragile appearance. Psions have five fingers on each hand, though often their armor groups their middle and ring fingers into one. They are significantly smaller than their Cabal superiors on average. However, [[Kargen, the Technocrat]], [[Niruul, the Hollow Voice|the]] [[Ozletc, the Sky Piercer|Flayer]] [[Tazaroc, the Sun Eater|Sisters]], and [[Inotam, Oblivion's Triune]] are notable for towering over the Cabal under their command.<ref name="Planetview">[https://www.destinyplanetview.com/en/home '''Destiny Planet View''']</ref>.

===Capabilities===
Psions are skilled marksmen, as they can use their telekinetic abilities to slow their own breathing and steady their aim. <ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/vest-of-feltroc?highlight=psion Vest of Feltroc]</ref> It is very common to see Psions providing long-range fire support for other Cabal units. They can use telepathy to steal secrets from the minds of others {{citation needed}}. Psions have been described as providing post-op analysis and other intelligence-work for Cabal forces in Sol, and have observed the phenomenon of Darkness Zones (areas in which the ability of Guardians to reanimate is suppressed). <ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/cards/ghost-fragment-cabal-4?highlight=psion Ghost Fragment Cabal 4]</ref> The standard Psions in most legions have psychokinetic blasts that are [[Elemental damage|Arc]]-based, and which disorient the victims; however, Psions in the [[Red Legion]] and [[Loyalists]] have Void-based Blasts and attacks.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/cards/psion?highlight=psion PSion]</ref> Psions can use their powers to manipulate and communicate with machines, and even breach extra-dimensional portals.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/cards/ghost-fragment-rasputin?highlight=psion Ghost Fragment Rasputin]</ref><ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/adventure-dark-alliance?highlight=alliance Adventure:Dark Alliance]</ref> They even managed to spy on [[Crucible]] matches such as at [[Firebase Thuria]], which oddly enough, bemused them at the [[Guardian]]s complaining.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/legion-bane-11?highlight=legion Legion Bane]</ref>

==Culture==
Psions seem to have a deep reverence for the lives of those around them, as their clairvoyance allows them to sense them in intense and mysterious ways. They feel the imprints of those around them, noting the powerful gleaming aura of [[Calus]] to be so blinding that they cannot see past it. They are unnerved by the [[Hive]], because they appear to have empty minds besides their hate and need to survive.{{citation needed}} It is likely that Psions are naturally very social, as they have some ability to communicate with each other telepathically and will even combine their thoughts together in concerts in times of stress or necessity. This telepathy may not be wholly consensual or their higher level thoughts are broadcast to some degree. Psions are able to share thoughts to members of selective groups referred to as "metaconcerts," although Calus appears to have been able to take part in them as well. They are also capable of a permanent form of metaconcert called "joining," though this process is only known through "ancient texts of the mind" and the sole example of it in recent history is the fusion of three [[Ozletc, the Sky Piercer|Psion]] [[Tazaroc, the Sun Eater|Flayer]] [[Niruul, the Hollow Voice|sisters]] into [[Inotam, Oblivion's Triune]].

Within the Cabal Empire, Psions are second-class citizens at best and slaves at worst. They serve the Cabal as laborers, engineers, and mechanics. Psions have worked as pilots as well in their time of service<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 55''</ref>. Their integral part in the Cabal military is seen through the extent at which they rely on the Psions. Maintenance passages in most of their ships and structures are often too small for Cabal to move through comfortably, and [[Interceptor]]s are designed for use by Psions exclusively. Particularly talented Psions become [[Flayer Aspirant]]s and are trained to evolve into [[Psion Flayers]], masters of their incredible power and intellect. The full extent of their abilities is unknown, but they are thought to have been able to alter the orbit of [[Phobos]] and possibly break entire worlds.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/cards/the-taken-psion?highlight=psion The Taken: Psion]</ref> It can be inferred from the adventure [[Psionic Potential]] that an indulgence of sheer knowledge from even complex machinery can be enough to evolve Psions to the first stages of Flayers.<ref>https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/adventure-psionic-potential?highlight=psionic+potential</ref> 

Certain Psions are not born into slavery and are regarded with the title of 'Freeborn'. They are exceptionally rare in Cabal society and are of vastly superior social standing to others of their race, potentially being considered equal to other Cabal. or perhaps before, as there have been [[The Insight Terminus|multiple]] [[Psionic Potential|instances]] [[Sundial|of]] [[Amtec|Psions]] leading significant detachments of Cabal. Amongst the [[Imperial Cabal]], Psions have even been known to hold the dedicated rank of [[Optus]], placing them within the meritocratic command hierarchy alongside full serving Cabal soldiers.

==Gameplay==
===''Destiny''===
Psions will be able to send fourth a damaging wave of psionic energy that travels across the ground, as well as a point-blank psionic attack at melee range. These attacks deal [[Arc]] (or electrical) damage, signifying their power over mind and (potentially) machine. Certain Psions are known to channel [[Void]] and [[Solar]] power, though this is restricted to certain enemies such as Flayers. Psions become much more dangerous during [[Nightfall]] Strikes, as they acquire a Void shield.

===''Destiny 2''===
A sect of Psions belonging to the [[Red Legion]] utilize new [[Void]]-based abilities as well as [[Cabal Headhunter]]s. A minority continue to use Slug Rifles, and a few elites use [[Cabal Slug Shotgun]]s. These Psions have an upgraded version of their old wave attack, now referred to as a "rupture ability," which explodes and launches enemies into the air.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTws5eBDn90 '''Youtube''' - ''Destiny 2: A Closer Look at the Cabal Combatants - IGN First'']</ref> They also have jetpacks, which they can use to maneuver and travel at high speeds. Red Legion Psions have the upper parts of their heads exposed.

Some Psions can be seen piloting [[Interceptor]]s, specifically in the [[EDZ]] or [[Mercury]] - near the fortress [[Firebase Hades]].

The [[Loyalists]] have a special version of Psions called [[Councilor]]s, which have special abilities used throughout the Leviathan raid. They float in mid-air and are surrounded by a shield that blocks all projectiles, but are still vulnerable to melee attacks.

==Known Psions==
===Freeborn===
*'''[[Freeborn Otzot]]'''

===Flayers===
*'''[[Freeborn Otzot]]''' <small>(Lead Flayer)</small>
*'''[[Amtec]]''' {{Mo}}
*'''[[Kargen, the Technocrat]]'''
*'''[[Kolar, Psion Flayer]]'''
*'''[[Inotam, Oblivion's Triune]]'''
**'''[[Niruul, the Hollow Voice]]'''
**'''[[Tazaroc, the Sun Eater]]'''
**'''[[Ozletc, the Sky Piercer]]'''
*'''[[Numoc, Psion Flayer]]'''
*'''[[Vatch, Psion Flayer]]'''
'''Lesser Flayers'''
*'''[[Barit, Imprisoned Flayer]]'''
*'''[[Rudoc, Imprisoned Flayer]]'''
*'''[[Sheular, Psion Flayer]]'''
*'''[[Tomoc, Psion Flayer]]'''
*'''[[Urche, Psion Flayer]]'''
*'''[[Vrees, Imprisoned Flayer]]'''

===Opti===
*'''[[Optus Taxaat]]'''
*'''[[Optus Vocca]]'''

===Other Psions===
*[[Ahztja]]
*[[Curator Arrox]]
*[[Cyronax]]
*[[Feltroc, the Skull-Piercer]]
*[[Ixel, the Far-Reaching]]
*[[Jawar, Proxy]]
*[[Kulam, Proxy]]
*[[Match]]
*[[Moc, Proxy]]
*[[Qalec]]
*[[Rahl]]
*[[Ticuu]]
*[[Valir]]
*[[Vatoc]]
*[[Verloren]]
*[[Voyc, Shadow of the Wilds]]
*[[Yirix]]

==Equipment==
===Abilities===
*Psionic Blast
*Psychic Melee
*Clairvoyance
*Techology Manipulation

==Technology==
*[[OXA Machine]]

===Armament===
*[[Slug Rifle]] (common)
*[[Cabal Headhunter]] (common)
*[[Cabal Slug Shotgun]] (uncommon)

==Types==
*[[Loyalist Psion]]
**[[Councilor]]
*[[Psion Commander]]
*[[Electron Controller]] (specialist unit found on [[The Almighty]])
*[[Elite Psion]] ([[Void]] Shield)
*[[Fleet Psion]]
*[[Psion Burner]] (specialist unit exclusive to [[Skyburners]])
*[[Psion Flayer]]
*[[Psion Operant]]
*[[Blooded Psion]]
*[[Bonded Psion]]
**[[Corrupted Bonded Psion]]
*[[Infiltrator Psion]]

==Trivia==
*The Psion Councilor is the only one of its species to have its face fully revealed. 

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Destiny-CabalPsion.jpg|A [[Dust Giants]] Psion.
File:Psion (SE).jpg|A [[Sand Eaters]] Psion.
File:Psion (BL).jpg|A [[Blind Legion]] Psion.
File:Psion (SD).jpg|A [[Siege Dancers]] Psion.
File:Psion (Sb).jpg|A [[Skyburners]] Psion.
File:Destiny-CabalPsionFlayer.jpg|Vatch, a [[Psion Flayer]].
File:Cabal armor.jpg|Concept art of Psions repairing a Legionnaire`s armor.
File:Destiny-Mars-Cabal.jpg|A Psion (right) and two [[Legionnaire]]s on [[Mars]].
File:Psion operant screenshot.jpeg|A Psion Operant launching a devastating telekinetic Arc attack upon three [[Guardian]]s. 
File:Roderick-weise-psion-2.jpg|A [[Red Legion]] Psion.
File:Roderick-weise-red-legion-psion-hex.jpg|A reference sheet of a Psion from Destiny 2
File:Psionic.jpg|A Psion fighting an [[Arcstrider]].
File:Psion One-eye.png|A close-up of a Psion from Destiny 2
File:Psion without helmet.jpg|
File:Psion head.jpg|The top of a defeated Red Legion Psion.
File:Loyalist Psion (1).jpg|A [[Loyalists]] Psion.
File:Loyalist Psion (2).jpg|Another Loyalists Psion.
File:Psion-councilor-face.png|A [[Councilor]].
File:Chelsea-velazquez-red-guard-sniper-low-01.jpg|Psion with a [[Cabal Headhunter]].
File:Chelsea-velazquez-red-guard-sniper-low-02.jpg|

</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[The Taken King]]''
***''[[April Update]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Curse of Osiris]]''
**''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Season of Opulence]]''
**''[[Season of Dawn]]''
**''[[Season of the Worthy]]''
**''[[Season of the Chosen]]''
*''[[Cabal Booklet]]''

==References==
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