Relays

Relays are mechanical devices that allow for a form of telepathy. Some races have the ability naturally and do not need them. All ADC players have them as the ADC uses them to monitor its players.

The relay accesses only the area of the brain that held thoughts on another level, separate from normal communication, and the only way to access the area was through a receptor chip. The receptor chips act as relay points across a subspace channel, much like a modem in a computer would serve to access the internet, only far more effective. The only problem is, unlike modems and computers, the link can not be severed from the main communication pipe. [1] The link it creates gets stronger the more it's used, and the closer the two are distance wise. [2]

Relays are open however, and anyone with a relay who is close enough to another with a relay can do horrible things... especially to one who doesn't know about the relay. [3]

If an implanted relay is going to cause harm, it's in the first 48 hours while laying down threads in the brain. For this reason medics are usually on hand during the implantation, and once implanted, it can never be removed. [4]

There are VERY different levels of access. You skim, which is just reading projected thoughts, a level higher is where they talk casually, non intrusively, a level higher than that is poking through unguarded thoughts, a level higher is actually invading a dream and manipulating it,... a level higher is interacting in the dream on an emotional level, then a level higher, touching deeper emotions that are guarded and so on.

It is possible to interact with someone's dreams using the relay, but there is risk involved. If you meddle too long, especially on too personal a level, you can get sucked in and trapped. If they manage to pull you into their own mind, you won't be able to break the connection until they're ready to let you out. [5] It is likewise possible to share dreams over the relay, but it is very rare. [6]

Does have one

• Lexx
• Riley
• Chel

Does not have one

• Maelinn
• Claudia
• Zaile

Does not need one (natural ability)

• Damian (all Sairah have the natural ability, although some use devices to enhance it, Damian's ability is strong)
• Maenae

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