Insect Mind
Name
Insect Mind
Type
Devotion
Field
Telepathic
MAC
7
PSP (Initial)
3
PSP (Ongoing)
1
Range
0
Area of Effect
Personal
Prerequisites
Power Score
The psionicist gains incredible insight into insect thinking, and gains the benefit of this power without maintenance cost for 24 hours.
Critical (20)
The psionicist attains insectoid intellect, but is perceived as a drone or worker. Insects simply won’t listen and may attack if the psionicist is persistent.
Description
With this power the psionicist attunes his mind to be like that of an insect. This makes dealing with insects easier both psionically and personally. The psionicist does not suffer the -6 penalty for contact with an insect or arachnid mind while this power is maintained. He instead receives a -6 penalty for contact with non-insect minds, and they suffer that same penalty when contacting him. Also, with a greater understanding of insect thinking, the psionicist gains a +2 bonus to his Charisma score when dealing with insects. Conversely, he suffers a -2 penalty to his Charisma score when dealing with non-insect minds. This power is commonly used when dealing with thri-kreen. Ambassadors to thri-kreen nations usually bring along a psionicist with this power. The power does not confer the ability to communicate. Other powers must be employed. This power can be maintained while other powers are being used.
