Psi-capable, meaning those particular parts of the brain are active. All humans are psi-capable to a point, which is why Vulcans, Betazoids, Romulans, and other such races are capable of speaking mind-to-mind with us, performing mind-melds, and more devious acts. If we were utterly psi-null, we couldn't be able to hear them. Imagine not having psychic 'ears' to hear.
In our case, those among the cadets who are not only psi-capable but either that particular part is developed beyond normal or other parts have become active are what are being tested for. Shielding against outside influence is the one the higher ups are most looking for to prevent loss of information during torture. Some are capable of more. I had a student that could produce fire through manipulation of the molecules of the air.
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Date: 2009-11-19 01:35 pm (UTC)In our case, those among the cadets who are not only psi-capable but either that particular part is developed beyond normal or other parts have become active are what are being tested for. Shielding against outside influence is the one the higher ups are most looking for to prevent loss of information during torture. Some are capable of more. I had a student that could produce fire through manipulation of the molecules of the air.