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Having learned a great deal about the Hyperwave Beacon and its associated "inter-dimensional" signaling capabilities, we believe this newly recovered device confirms our suspicions about this technology and takes it a step further. The "Psi-Link," as it is now being called, appears to provide a direct link to the psionic "network" used by the aliens for field communications. Although we are treading into an area of highly theoretical science, we believe there is a strong indication that the aliens function under a collective consciousness, a form of social organization akin to a "hive mind" as seen in various species of insects found on Earth. It wasn't until our first interaction with the Ethereal species of alien that we were able to understand the scope of the psionic abilities we had previously been exposed to. Although we've only scratched the surface in terms of developing Psionic abilities within a human subject, we've now theorized that it may be possible to join the aliens' consciousness ... to tap into their "hive mind," by successfully activating this device. However, in order to ensure the safety of XCOM's headquarters, we'll need to construct a chamber that minimizes the potential risks to the rest of the Facility during the activation process. As it so happens, two of our brightest young minds, a team of brothers, have already conceived of just such a facility appropriate to this task. If we manage to locate a soldier with an aptitude for psionics, and find a means to develop these abilities further, I believe it will only be a matter of time before we succeed in activating the device and finding the source of this invasion. | Having learned a great deal about the Hyperwave Beacon and its associated "inter-dimensional" signaling capabilities, we believe this newly recovered device confirms our suspicions about this technology and takes it a step further. The "Psi-Link," as it is now being called, appears to provide a direct link to the psionic "network" used by the aliens for field communications. Although we are treading into an area of highly theoretical science, we believe there is a strong indication that the aliens function under a collective consciousness, a form of social organization akin to a "hive mind" as seen in various species of insects found on Earth. It wasn't until our first interaction with the Ethereal species of alien that we were able to understand the scope of the psionic abilities we had previously been exposed to. Although we've only scratched the surface in terms of developing Psionic abilities within a human subject, we've now theorized that it may be possible to join the aliens' consciousness ... to tap into their "hive mind," by successfully activating this device. However, in order to ensure the safety of XCOM's headquarters, we'll need to construct a chamber that minimizes the potential risks to the rest of the Facility during the activation process. As it so happens, two of our brightest young minds, a team of brothers, have already conceived of just such a facility appropriate to this task. If we manage to locate a soldier with an aptitude for psionics, and find a means to develop these abilities further, I believe it will only be a matter of time before we succeed in activating the device and finding the source of this invasion. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * Completed research allows construction of new Base Facility: [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)#Base Expansion|Gollop Chamber]] | + | * Completed research allows construction of new Base Facility: [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)#Base Expansion|Gollop Chamber]]. |
| − | * Research benefits from the following [[Research (EU2012)#Research Credits|Research Credits]]: All Technology | + | * Research benefits from the following [[Research (EU2012)#Research Credits|Research Credits]]: Psionics, All Technology. |
* The Psi Link, a.k.a. "Ethereal Device", is captured during the [[Overseer (EU2012)|Assault Overseer]] [[Missions (EU2012)|mission]], one of the key moments of the [[Storyline (EU2012)|Storyline]]. | * The Psi Link, a.k.a. "Ethereal Device", is captured during the [[Overseer (EU2012)|Assault Overseer]] [[Missions (EU2012)|mission]], one of the key moments of the [[Storyline (EU2012)|Storyline]]. | ||
* The Psi Link can't be destroyed by gunfire or explosives. | * The Psi Link can't be destroyed by gunfire or explosives. | ||
Latest revision as of 03:48, 31 January 2014
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.png) Having learned a great deal about the Hyperwave Beacon and its associated "inter-dimensional" signaling capabilities, we believe this newly recovered device confirms our suspicions about this technology and takes it a step further. The "Psi-Link," as it is now being called, appears to provide a direct link to the psionic "network" used by the aliens for field communications. Although we are treading into an area of highly theoretical science, we believe there is a strong indication that the aliens function under a collective consciousness, a form of social organization akin to a "hive mind" as seen in various species of insects found on Earth. It wasn't until our first interaction with the Ethereal species of alien that we were able to understand the scope of the psionic abilities we had previously been exposed to. Although we've only scratched the surface in terms of developing Psionic abilities within a human subject, we've now theorized that it may be possible to join the aliens' consciousness ... to tap into their "hive mind," by successfully activating this device. However, in order to ensure the safety of XCOM's headquarters, we'll need to construct a chamber that minimizes the potential risks to the rest of the Facility during the activation process. As it so happens, two of our brightest young minds, a team of brothers, have already conceived of just such a facility appropriate to this task. If we manage to locate a soldier with an aptitude for psionics, and find a means to develop these abilities further, I believe it will only be a matter of time before we succeed in activating the device and finding the source of this invasion. |
Source: XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012) Research Archives
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Some members of the staff seem leery of working in close proximity to this "Ethereal Device", going so far as to claim illness and fatigue in its presence. |
Source: XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012)
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Notes
- Completed research allows construction of new Base Facility: Gollop Chamber.
- Research benefits from the following Research Credits: Psionics, All Technology.
- The Psi Link, a.k.a. "Ethereal Device", is captured during the Assault Overseer mission, one of the key moments of the Storyline.
- The Psi Link can't be destroyed by gunfire or explosives.