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	'''X-Com agents use their latent psionic powers to attack an enemy with their mind.'''		'''X-Com agents use their latent psionic powers to attack an enemy with their mind.'''
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	~~This page is general info about using psionics, tactics, etc. ...and not a "how to" use a mind bender, that's its own page!~~

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	=Psionics=		=Psionics=
	* A naturally gifted unit can use a [[Mind Bender]] to telepathically manipulate any unit on the battlescape. The victim cannot be injured or killed outright but can be anally probed, stunned, demoralised, or mind-controlled.		* A naturally gifted unit can use a [[Mind Bender]] to telepathically manipulate any unit on the battlescape. The victim cannot be injured or killed outright but can be anally probed, stunned, demoralised, or mind-controlled.
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	The agent's ability to resist psionic manipulation.		The agent's ability to resist psionic manipulation.

	==Agents For Hire== ~~<!-- yes i know that only hybrids are bolded -->~~		==Agents For Hire==
	[[Humans ~~(Apocalypse)\|Humans]]~~: ~~Humans~~ have very low psionic attributes and need maximum training to perform even the easiest of psionic projections.(Probe Unit). It is not worth the time, cost, or effort.<br>		Humans: All have very low psionic attributes and need maximum training to perform even the easiest of psionic projections.(Probe Unit). It is not worth the time, cost, or effort.<br>
	[[~~Hybrids~~ (Apocalypse)\|'''Hybrids''']]: Sectoid-Human hybrids are best suited for improvement due to their high base-level psionic attributes. To have the best Psi-Troops, hybrids available for hire should be selected for the best natural psionic ability levels, since Psi-Gym training will triple the base values. ''Psi Attack'' and ''Psi Energy'' are together used for psionic manipulation. Both should be high since strong ''Psi Attack'' is useless unless your have the energy to use it, and ''Psi Energy'' will be depleted without effect if ''Psi Attack'' is weak (gives low percentages).<br>		[[Agents_(Apocalypse)\|'''Hybrids''']]: Sectoid-Human hybrids are best suited for improvement due to their high base-level psionic attributes. To have the best Psi-Troops, hybrids available for hire should be selected for the best natural psionic ability levels, since Psi-Gym training will triple the base values. ''Psi Attack'' and ''Psi Energy'' are together used for psionic manipulation. Both should be high since strong ''Psi Attack'' is useless unless your have the energy to use it, and ''Psi Energy'' will be depleted without effect if ''Psi Attack'' is weak (gives low percentages).<br>
	~~[[Androids (Apocalypse)\|~~Androids]]: ~~Androids cannot~~ use psionics which also makes them immune to any projections.		Androids: Cannot use psionics which also makes them immune to any projections.

	==Psionic Improvement==		==Psionic Improvement==
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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	* ~~'''~~[[Training_(Apocalypse)\|Physical Training]]~~'''~~		* [[Training_(Apocalypse)\|Physical Training]]
	* [[Agents (Apocalypse)\|Agents]]		* [[Agents (Apocalypse)\|Agents]]
	* [[Agents Stats (Apocalypse)\|Agent Attributes]]		* [[Agents Stats (Apocalypse)\|Agent Attributes]]

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	==Agents For Hire== <!-- yes i know that only hybrids are bolded -->		==Agents For Hire== <!-- yes i know that only hybrids are bolded -->
	[[Humans (Apocalypse)\|Humans]]: Humans have very low psionic attributes and need maximum training to perform even the easiest of psionic projections.(Probe Unit).<br>		[[Humans (Apocalypse)\|Humans]]: Humans have very low psionic attributes and need maximum training to perform even the easiest of psionic projections.(Probe Unit). It is not worth the time, cost, or effort.<br>
	[[Hybrids (Apocalypse)\|'''Hybrids''']]: Sectoid-Human hybrids are best suited for ~~training~~ due to their high base-level psionic attributes. To have the best Psi-Troops, hybrids available for hire should be selected for the best natural psionic ability levels, since training will triple the base values. ''Psi Attack'' and ''Psi Energy'' are together used for psionic manipulation. Both should be high since strong ''Psi Attack'' is useless unless your have the energy to use it, and ''Psi Energy'' will be depleted without effect if ''Psi Attack'' is weak (gives low percentages).<br>		[[Hybrids (Apocalypse)\|'''Hybrids''']]: Sectoid-Human hybrids are best suited for improvement due to their high base-level psionic attributes. To have the best Psi-Troops, hybrids available for hire should be selected for the best natural psionic ability levels, since Psi-Gym training will triple the base values. ''Psi Attack'' and ''Psi Energy'' are together used for psionic manipulation. Both should be high since strong ''Psi Attack'' is useless unless your have the energy to use it, and ''Psi Energy'' will be depleted without effect if ''Psi Attack'' is weak (gives low percentages).<br>
	[[Androids (Apocalypse)\|Androids]]: Androids cannot use psionics which also makes them immune to any projections.		[[Androids (Apocalypse)\|Androids]]: Androids cannot use psionics which also makes them immune to any projections.

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	'''X-Com agents use their latent psionic powers to attack an enemy with their mind.'''		'''X-Com agents use their latent psionic powers to attack an enemy with their mind.'''
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	=~~In General~~=		=Psionics=
	* A naturally gifted unit can use a [[Mind Bender]] to telepathically manipulate any unit on the battlescape. The victim cannot be injured or killed outright but can be anally probed, stunned, demoralised, or mind-controlled.		* A naturally gifted unit can use a [[Mind Bender]] to telepathically manipulate any unit on the battlescape. The victim cannot be injured or killed outright but can be anally probed, stunned, demoralised, or mind-controlled.
	* An agent who has been trained in a Psi-Gym will become adept in the use of psionic projections.		* An agent who has been trained in a Psi-Gym will become adept in the use of psionic projections.
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	[[Androids (Apocalypse)\|Androids]]: Androids cannot use psionics which also makes them immune to any projections.		[[Androids (Apocalypse)\|Androids]]: Androids cannot use psionics which also makes them immune to any projections.

	==~~Training~~==		==Psionic Improvement==
	An agent's ability to perform psionic projections is very weak even for hybrids. Abilities will become much more powerful and with a greater chance of success when a suitable agent is trained to completion.		An agent's ability to perform psionic projections is very weak even for hybrids. Abilities will become much more powerful and with a greater chance of success when a suitable agent is trained to completion.
	* Psionics ability is trained inside the base facility: [[Psi-Gym (Apocalypse)\|Psi-Gym]].		* Psionics ability is trained inside the base facility: [[Psi-Gym (Apocalypse)\|Psi-Gym]].
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	Any mind contolled unit <s>sitting in a fire</s> injured while under mind control, this is viewed as an X-Com agent being hurt, however, if the mind-controlled unit is killed, it is classed as friendly fire and not direct enemy action. If the majority are killed off, others on the map may start to panic.		Any mind contolled unit <s>sitting in a fire</s> injured while under mind control, this is viewed as an X-Com agent being hurt, however, if the mind-controlled unit is killed, it is classed as friendly fire and not direct enemy action. If the majority are killed off, others on the map may start to panic.

	=Psionics And You=		==Psionics And You==
	* Only 'weapon carriers' should be attacked with psionics. Others are strongly resistant.		* Only 'weapon carriers' should be attacked with psionics. Others are strongly resistant.
	* Hire hybrids that have a higher than average psionic skill set and assign them to Psi Gym training immediately. When capable, they can psionically assist is battle and gain combat experience if using a weapon (preferabily a light-weight pistol).		* Hire hybrids that have a higher than average psionic skill set and assign them to Psi Gym training immediately. When capable, they can psionically assist is battle and gain combat experience if using a weapon (preferabily a light-weight pistol).
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	[[Capturing_Live_Aliens_(Apocalypse)\|Previous: Live Alien Capture]]<br>		[[Capturing_Live_Aliens_(Apocalypse)\|Previous: Live Alien Capture]]<br>
	[[Tactics_(Apocalypse)\|Return to Start]]		[[Tactics_(Apocalypse)\|Return to Start]]


			==See Also==
			* '''[[Training_(Apocalypse)\|Physical Training]]'''
			* [[Agents (Apocalypse)\|Agents]]
			* [[Agents Stats (Apocalypse)\|Agent Attributes]]


	[[Category: Apocalypse]]		[[Category: Apocalypse]]

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	* A "Control Unit" (mind control) projection either works or doesn't. When successful, the effect will only cease when the psionic unit has depleted their ''Psi Energy'', either is killed, or the subject under control is mind controlled by someone else.		* A "Control Unit" (mind control) projection either works or doesn't. When successful, the effect will only cease when the psionic unit has depleted their ''Psi Energy'', either is killed, or the subject under control is mind controlled by someone else.
	* Projections can be used with a good chance of success by a skilled hybrid on any unit that carries a weapon: humans, [[Anthropod (Apocalypse)\|anthropods]] and [[Skeletoid (Apocalypse)\|skeletoids]] since their psionic resistance is naturally low.		* Projections can be used with a good chance of success by a skilled hybrid on any unit that carries a weapon: humans, [[Anthropod (Apocalypse)\|anthropods]] and [[Skeletoid (Apocalypse)\|skeletoids]] since their psionic resistance is naturally low.
	* A mind-controlled unit can be used to go anywhere and scout areas and does not need to be constantly visible to the projector.		* Brainsucked hybrid agents are capable of using their mind bender against your troops.<br>
	* Brainsucked hybrid agents are capable of using their mind bender against your troops.		'''A mind-controlled unit can be used to go anywhere and scout areas and does not need to be constantly visible to the projector.'''

	==Psionics Against Neutrals==		==Psionics Against Neutrals==

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	===Psi Energy===		===Psi Energy===
	Agent's psionic energy available to project onto a victim. Slowly recharges.		Agent's psionic energy available to project onto a victim. Slowly recharges.
	===Psi ~~Skill~~===		===Psi Attack===
	Agent's aptitude of performing the particular choice of psionic projection.		Agent's aptitude of performing the particular choice of psionic projection.
	===Psi Defence===		===Psi Defence===
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	==Agents For Hire== <!-- yes i know that only hybrids are bolded -->		==Agents For Hire== <!-- yes i know that only hybrids are bolded -->
	[[Humans (Apocalypse)\|Humans]]: Humans have very low psionic attributes and need maximum training to perform even the easiest of psionic projections.(Probe Unit).<br>		[[Humans (Apocalypse)\|Humans]]: Humans have very low psionic attributes and need maximum training to perform even the easiest of psionic projections.(Probe Unit).<br>
	[[Hybrids (Apocalypse)\|'''Hybrids''']]: Sectoid-Human hybrids are best suited for training due to their high base-level psionic attributes. To have the best Psi-Troops, hybrids available for hire should be selected for the best natural psionic ability levels, since training will triple the base values. ''Psi ~~Skill~~'' and ''Psi Energy'' are together used for psionic manipulation. Both should be high since strong ''Psi ~~Skill~~'' is useless unless your have the energy to use it, and ''Psi Energy'' will be depleted without effect if ''Psi ~~Skill~~'' is weak (gives low percentages).<br>		[[Hybrids (Apocalypse)\|'''Hybrids''']]: Sectoid-Human hybrids are best suited for training due to their high base-level psionic attributes. To have the best Psi-Troops, hybrids available for hire should be selected for the best natural psionic ability levels, since training will triple the base values. ''Psi Attack'' and ''Psi Energy'' are together used for psionic manipulation. Both should be high since strong ''Psi Attack'' is useless unless your have the energy to use it, and ''Psi Energy'' will be depleted without effect if ''Psi Attack'' is weak (gives low percentages).<br>
	[[Androids (Apocalypse)\|Androids]]: Androids cannot use psionics which also makes them immune to any projections.		[[Androids (Apocalypse)\|Androids]]: Androids cannot use psionics which also makes them immune to any projections.

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	* Mind controlled entities should be convinced to throw their weapons away to somewhere out of reach, drop primed grenades at their feet, play 'catch' with a live proximity mine with their old friends, see how far they can <s>jump</s> fly when up high on a roof, run into stun-gas clouds, go play in a fire, and go find other hostiles to show X-Com how many friends they have.		* Mind controlled entities should be convinced to throw their weapons away to somewhere out of reach, drop primed grenades at their feet, play 'catch' with a live proximity mine with their old friends, see how far they can <s>jump</s> fly when up high on a roof, run into stun-gas clouds, go play in a fire, and go find other hostiles to show X-Com how many friends they have.

	[[~~Take_Cover!~~\|~~'''~~Next~~''' page~~]] [[Capturing_Live_Aliens_(Apocalypse)\|~~'''~~Previous~~''' page~~]] [[Tactics_(Apocalypse)\|Return to Start]]
			[[Base_Defense_(Apocalypse)\|Next: Home Defense]]<br>
			[[Capturing_Live_Aliens_(Apocalypse)\|Previous: Live Alien Capture]]<br>
			[[Tactics_(Apocalypse)\|Return to Start]]


	[[Category: Apocalypse]]		[[Category: Apocalypse]]

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	==Psionics Against Neutrals==		==Psionics Against Neutrals==
	Police can be best targeted for mind manipulation when performing a [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Raid\|raid]] since these units have the lowest (randomised) ''Psi Defense'' of all ~~building~~ security.<br>		Police can be best targeted for mind manipulation when performing a [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Raid\|raid]] since these units have the lowest (randomised) ''Psi Defense'' of all security.<br>
	Any mind-controlled entity is classed as an X-Com unit. If you place that entity into a very dangerous situation then cease the mind-control, it is of no concern to X-Com why that unit decided to detonate a grenade at their feet or [[Input_Device_Reference_(Apocalypse)\|jump]] off from a very high roof.<br>		Any mind-controlled entity is classed as an X-Com unit. If you place that entity into a very dangerous situation then cease the mind-control, it is of no concern to X-Com why that unit decided to detonate a grenade at their feet or [[Input_Device_Reference_(Apocalypse)\|jump]] off from a very high roof.<br>
	Any mind contolled unit <s>sitting in a fire</s> injured while under mind control, this is viewed as an X-Com agent being hurt, however, if the mind-controlled unit is killed, it is classed as friendly fire and not direct enemy action. If the majority are killed off, others on the map may start to panic.		Any mind contolled unit <s>sitting in a fire</s> injured while under mind control, this is viewed as an X-Com agent being hurt, however, if the mind-controlled unit is killed, it is classed as friendly fire and not direct enemy action. If the majority are killed off, others on the map may start to panic.

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	~~this~~ page is general info about using psionics, tactics, etc. ...and not a "how to" use a mind bender, that's its own page!		This page is general info about using psionics, tactics, etc. ...and not a "how to" use a mind bender, that's its own page!

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	===Psi Defence===		===Psi Defence===
	The agent's ability to resist psionic manipulation.		The agent's ability to resist psionic manipulation.

	==Agents For Hire== <!-- yes i know that only hybrids are bolded -->		==Agents For Hire== <!-- yes i know that only hybrids are bolded -->
	[[Humans (Apocalypse)\|Humans]]: Humans have very low psionic attributes and need maximum training to perform even the easiest of psionic projections.(Probe Unit).<br>		[[Humans (Apocalypse)\|Humans]]: Humans have very low psionic attributes and need maximum training to perform even the easiest of psionic projections.(Probe Unit).<br>
	[[Hybrids (Apocalypse)\|'''Hybrids''']]: Sectoid-Human hybrids are best suited for training due to their high base-level psionic attributes. To have the best Psi-Troops, hybrids available for hire should be selected for the best natural psionic ability levels, since training will triple the base values. ''Psi Skill'' and ''Psi Energy'' are together used for psionic manipulation. Both should be high since strong ''Psi Skill'' is useless unless your have the energy to use it, and ''Psi Energy'' will be depleted without effect if ''Psi Skill'' is weak (gives low percentages).<br>		[[Hybrids (Apocalypse)\|'''Hybrids''']]: Sectoid-Human hybrids are best suited for training due to their high base-level psionic attributes. To have the best Psi-Troops, hybrids available for hire should be selected for the best natural psionic ability levels, since training will triple the base values. ''Psi Skill'' and ''Psi Energy'' are together used for psionic manipulation. Both should be high since strong ''Psi Skill'' is useless unless your have the energy to use it, and ''Psi Energy'' will be depleted without effect if ''Psi Skill'' is weak (gives low percentages).<br>
	[[Androids (Apocalypse)\|Androids]]: Androids cannot use psionics which also makes them immune to any projections.		[[Androids (Apocalypse)\|Androids]]: Androids cannot use psionics which also makes them immune to any projections.

	==Training==		==Training==
	An agent's ability to perform psionic projections is very weak even for hybrids. Abilities will become much more powerful and with a greater chance of success when a suitable agent is trained to completion.		An agent's ability to perform psionic projections is very weak even for hybrids. Abilities will become much more powerful and with a greater chance of success when a suitable agent is trained to completion.
	* Psionics ability is trained inside the base facility: [[Psi-Gym (Apocalypse)\|Psi-Gym]].		* Psionics ability is trained inside the base facility: [[Psi-Gym (Apocalypse)\|Psi-Gym]].
	* The training of attributes will cease when the original psionic-skill-set values have tripled.		* The training of attributes will cease when the original psionic-skill-set values have tripled.
	==Psionic Targets ==
			==Psionic Targets==
			To avoid X-Com agents being the subject of mind games, '''kill the psionic unit'''.
			* An X-Com agent may cancel their own projection manually.
	* Any unit to be manipulated must be directly visible to the agent who will be performing the projection.		* Any unit to be manipulated must be directly visible to the agent who will be performing the projection.
			* If ''Psi Energy'' is depleted, any active projections will immediately fail.
			* Purposely allowing an X-Com unit to be panicked or stunned will keep the psi-attacker 'connected' with this agent. The hostile will expend their Psi Energy with only minor overall combat effect.
			* Any unit under hostile mind control will pick up weapons/grenades to use against your troops and if none are near, may use a stun grapple instead.
			* Manipulated X-Com agents can be targeted by other X-Com agents to remove a threat (eg: stun a panicking unit who is equipped with a dangerous weapon).
			* Any agent which has been mind controlled by the aliens should be immediately targeted by X-Com for mind control to 'return' the agent. The target unit is usually mind controlled again since they are visible to the hostile projector. Hide this ''Psi Defense'' weak agent if your own hybrids are depleted of ''Psi Energy'' or use a stun effect to temporarily remove the threat.
			* A flying agent under attack by "Stun" should immediately land before the effect is successful.
	* The percentage chance to succeed is best when above 75% otherwise energy levels may be needlessly depleted until slowly recharged for another try.		* The percentage chance to succeed is best when above 75% otherwise energy levels may be needlessly depleted until slowly recharged for another try.
	* Projections will not work on entites that are immune or those which have naturally strong psionic resistance. The easiest function of a mind bender projection: ''Probe Unit'', may have little chance to succeed on resistant entities and other projection choices available on the mind bender will mostly fail when attempted.		* Projections will not work on entites that are immune or those which have naturally strong psionic resistance. The easiest function of a mind bender projection: ''Probe Unit'', may have little chance to succeed on resistant entities and other projection choices available on the mind bender will mostly fail when attempted.
			* A "Control Unit" (mind control) projection either works or doesn't. When successful, the effect will only cease when the psionic unit has depleted their ''Psi Energy'', either is killed, or the subject under control is mind controlled by someone else.
	* Projections can be used with a good chance of success by a skilled hybrid on any unit that carries a weapon: humans, [[Anthropod (Apocalypse)\|anthropods]] and [[Skeletoid (Apocalypse)\|skeletoids]] since their psionic resistance is naturally low.		* Projections can be used with a good chance of success by a skilled hybrid on any unit that carries a weapon: humans, [[Anthropod (Apocalypse)\|anthropods]] and [[Skeletoid (Apocalypse)\|skeletoids]] since their psionic resistance is naturally low.
			* A mind-controlled unit can be used to go anywhere and scout areas and does not need to be constantly visible to the projector.
	* Brainsucked hybrid agents are capable of using their mind bender against your troops.		* Brainsucked hybrid agents are capable of using their mind bender against your troops.
	* Manipulated X-Com agents can be targeted by other X-Com hybrid agents to remove a threat (eg: psionically stun a unit panicking who is equipped with a dangerous weapon).
	~~===Broken Projection===~~
	To avoid X-Com agents being the subject of mind games, any X-Com unit must quickly break visual contact with (or kill) the psionic unit that has started performing a projection of "Stun Unit" or "Panic Unit" since these are timed based and need constant visual contact to work.
	* A "Control Unit" (mind control) projection either works or doesn't. When successful, the effect will only cease when the psionic unit has depleted their ''Psi Energy'', either is killed, or the subject under control is mind controlled by someone else. An X-Com may cancel their own projection manually.
	* A mind-controlled unit can be used to go anywhere and scout areas and does not need to be constantly visible to the projector.
	* If ''Psi Energy'' is depleted, any active projections will immediately fail.
	* A flying agent under attack by "Stun" should immediately land before the effect is successful (kill it or hide).
	* Any agent which has been mind controlled by the aliens should be immediately targeted by X-Com for mind control to 'return' the agent. The target unit is usually mind controlled again since they are visible to the hostile projector. Hide this ''Psi Defense'' weak agent if your own hybrids are depleted of ''Psi Energy''
	==Psionics Against Neutrals==		==Psionics Against Neutrals==
	Police can be best targeted for mind manipulation when performing a [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Raid\|raid]] since these units have the lowest (randomised) ''Psi Defense'' of all building security.<br>		Police can be best targeted for mind manipulation when performing a [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Raid\|raid]] since these units have the lowest (randomised) ''Psi Defense'' of all building security.<br>
	Any mind-controlled entity is classed as an X-Com unit. If you place that entity into a very dangerous situation then cease the mind-control, it is of no concern to X-Com why that unit decided to detonate a grenade at their feet or [[Input_Device_Reference_(Apocalypse)\|jump]] off from a very high roof.<br>		Any mind-controlled entity is classed as an X-Com unit. If you place that entity into a very dangerous situation then cease the mind-control, it is of no concern to X-Com why that unit decided to detonate a grenade at their feet or [[Input_Device_Reference_(Apocalypse)\|jump]] off from a very high roof.<br>
	Any mind contolled unit <s>sitting in a fire</s> injured while under mind control, this is viewed as an X-Com agent being hurt, however, if the mind-controlled unit is killed, it is classed as friendly fire and not direct enemy action. If the majority are killed off, others on the map may start to panic.		Any mind contolled unit <s>sitting in a fire</s> injured while under mind control, this is viewed as an X-Com agent being hurt, however, if the mind-controlled unit is killed, it is classed as friendly fire and not direct enemy action. If the majority are killed off, others on the map may start to panic.

	=Psionics And You=		=Psionics And You=
	* Only 'weapon carriers' should be attacked with psionics. Others are strongly resistant.		* Only 'weapon carriers' should be attacked with psionics. Others are strongly resistant.

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	==Agents For Hire== <!-- yes i know that only hybrids are bolded -->		==Agents For Hire== <!-- yes i know that only hybrids are bolded -->
	[[Humans (Apocalypse)\|Humans]]: Humans have very low psionic attributes and need maximum training to perform even the easiest of psionic projections.(Probe Unit).<br>		[[Humans (Apocalypse)\|Humans]]: Humans have very low psionic attributes and need maximum training to perform even the easiest of psionic projections.(Probe Unit).<br>
	[[Hybrids (Apocalypse)\|'''Hybrids''']]: Sectoid-Human hybrids are best suited for training due to their high base-level psionic attributes. To have the best Psi-Troops, hybrids available for hire should be selected for the best natural psionic ability levels, since training will triple the base values.~~<br>~~		[[Hybrids (Apocalypse)\|'''Hybrids''']]: Sectoid-Human hybrids are best suited for training due to their high base-level psionic attributes. To have the best Psi-Troops, hybrids available for hire should be selected for the best natural psionic ability levels, since training will triple the base values. ''Psi Skill'' and ''Psi Energy'' are together used for psionic manipulation. Both should be high since strong ''Psi Skill'' is useless unless your have the energy to use it, and ''Psi Energy'' will be depleted without effect if ''Psi Skill'' is weak (gives low percentages).<br>
	''Psi Skill'' and ''Psi Energy'' are together used for psionic manipulation. Both should be high since strong ''Psi Skill'' is useless unless your have the energy to use it, and ''Psi Energy'' will be depleted without effect if ''Psi Skill'' is weak (gives low percentages).
	[[Androids (Apocalypse)\|Androids]]: Androids cannot use psionics which also makes them immune to any projections.		[[Androids (Apocalypse)\|Androids]]: Androids cannot use psionics which also makes them immune to any projections.
	==Training==		==Training==

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	[[Humans (Apocalypse)\|Humans]]: Humans have very low psionic attributes and need maximum training to perform even the easiest of psionic projections.(Probe Unit).<br>		[[Humans (Apocalypse)\|Humans]]: Humans have very low psionic attributes and need maximum training to perform even the easiest of psionic projections.(Probe Unit).<br>
	[[Hybrids (Apocalypse)\|'''Hybrids''']]: Sectoid-Human hybrids are best suited for training due to their high base-level psionic attributes. To have the best Psi-Troops, hybrids available for hire should be selected for the best natural psionic ability levels, since training will triple the base values.<br>		[[Hybrids (Apocalypse)\|'''Hybrids''']]: Sectoid-Human hybrids are best suited for training due to their high base-level psionic attributes. To have the best Psi-Troops, hybrids available for hire should be selected for the best natural psionic ability levels, since training will triple the base values.<br>
			''Psi Skill'' and ''Psi Energy'' are together used for psionic manipulation. Both should be high since strong ''Psi Skill'' is useless unless your have the energy to use it, and ''Psi Energy'' will be depleted without effect if ''Psi Skill'' is weak (gives low percentages).
	[[Androids (Apocalypse)\|Androids]]: Androids cannot use psionics which also makes them immune to any projections.		[[Androids (Apocalypse)\|Androids]]: Androids cannot use psionics which also makes them immune to any projections.
	==Training==		==Training==
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	* Any unit to be manipulated must be directly visible to the agent who will be performing the projection.		* Any unit to be manipulated must be directly visible to the agent who will be performing the projection.
	* The percentage chance to succeed is best when above 75% otherwise energy levels may be needlessly depleted until slowly recharged for another try.		* The percentage chance to succeed is best when above 75% otherwise energy levels may be needlessly depleted until slowly recharged for another try.
	* Projections will not work on entites that are immune or those which have naturally strong psionic resistance. The easiest function of a mind bender projection: Probe Unit, may have little chance to succeed on resistant entities and other projection choices available on the mind bender will mostly fail when attempted. ~~(mind-control at 13% has been successful ...only once)~~		* Projections will not work on entites that are immune or those which have naturally strong psionic resistance. The easiest function of a mind bender projection: ''Probe Unit'', may have little chance to succeed on resistant entities and other projection choices available on the mind bender will mostly fail when attempted.
	* Projections can be used with a good chance of success on any unit that carries a weapon: humans, [[Anthropod (Apocalypse)\|anthropods]] and [[Skeletoid (Apocalypse)\|skeletoids]] since their psionic resistance is low.		* Projections can be used with a good chance of success by a skilled hybrid on any unit that carries a weapon: humans, [[Anthropod (Apocalypse)\|anthropods]] and [[Skeletoid (Apocalypse)\|skeletoids]] since their psionic resistance is naturally low.
	* Brainsucked hybrid agents are capable of using their mind bender against your troops.		* Brainsucked hybrid agents are capable of using their mind bender against your troops.
	* ~~Xcom~~ agents can be targeted by other X-Com hybrid agents to remove a threat (eg: psionically stun a unit panicking who is equipped with a dangerous weapon).		* Manipulated X-Com agents can be targeted by other X-Com hybrid agents to remove a threat (eg: psionically stun a unit panicking who is equipped with a dangerous weapon).
	===Broken Projection===		===Broken Projection===
	To avoid X-Com agents being the subject of mind games, any X-Com unit must quickly break visual contact with (or kill) the psionic unit that has started performing a projection of "Stun Unit" or "Panic Unit" since these are timed based and need constant visual contact to work.		To avoid X-Com agents being the subject of mind games, any X-Com unit must quickly break visual contact with (or kill) the psionic unit that has started performing a projection of "Stun Unit" or "Panic Unit" since these are timed based and need constant visual contact to work.
	* A "Control Unit" (mind control) projection either works or doesn't. When successful, the effect will only cease when the psionic unit has depleted their Psi Energy, either is killed, or the subject under control is mind controlled by someone else. An X-Com may cancel their own projection manually.		* A "Control Unit" (mind control) projection either works or doesn't. When successful, the effect will only cease when the psionic unit has depleted their ''Psi Energy'', either is killed, or the subject under control is mind controlled by someone else. An X-Com may cancel their own projection manually.
	* A mind-controlled unit can be used to go anywhere and scout areas and does not need to be constantly visible to the projector.		* A mind-controlled unit can be used to go anywhere and scout areas and does not need to be constantly visible to the projector.
	* If Psi Energy is depleted, any active projections will immediately fail.		* If ''Psi Energy'' is depleted, any active projections will immediately fail.
	* A flying agent under attack by "Stun" should immediately land before the effect is successful.		* A flying agent under attack by "Stun" should immediately land before the effect is successful (kill it or hide).
	* Any agent which has been mind controlled by the aliens should be immediately targeted by X-Com for mind control to 'return' the agent.		* Any agent which has been mind controlled by the aliens should be immediately targeted by X-Com for mind control to 'return' the agent. The target unit is usually mind controlled again since they are visible to the hostile projector. Hide this ''Psi Defense'' weak agent if your own hybrids are depleted of ''Psi Energy''
	==Psionics Against Neutrals==		==Psionics Against Neutrals==
	Police can be best targeted for mind manipulation when performing a [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Raid\|raid]] since these units have the lowest (randomised) Psi Defense of all building security.<br>		Police can be best targeted for mind manipulation when performing a [[Tactical_Combat_Missions_(Apocalypse)#Raid\|raid]] since these units have the lowest (randomised) ''Psi Defense'' of all building security.<br>
	Any mind-controlled entity is classed as an X-Com unit. If you place that entity into a very dangerous situation then cease the mind-control, it is of no concern to X-Com why that unit decided to detonate a grenade at their feet or [[Input_Device_Reference_(Apocalypse)\|jump]] off from a very high roof.<br>		Any mind-controlled entity is classed as an X-Com unit. If you place that entity into a very dangerous situation then cease the mind-control, it is of no concern to X-Com why that unit decided to detonate a grenade at their feet or [[Input_Device_Reference_(Apocalypse)\|jump]] off from a very high roof.<br>
	Any mind contolled unit <s>sitting in a fire</s> injured while under mind control, this is viewed as an X-Com agent being hurt, however, if the mind-controlled unit is killed, it is classed as friendly fire and not direct enemy action. If the majority are killed off, others on the map may start to panic.		Any mind contolled unit <s>sitting in a fire</s> injured while under mind control, this is viewed as an X-Com agent being hurt, however, if the mind-controlled unit is killed, it is classed as friendly fire and not direct enemy action. If the majority are killed off, others on the map may start to panic.