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| − | ([[800]] to [[820]]) | + | The [[Psionics Suppressions]] ([[800]] to [[820]]) was a period in which public opinion was turned against the use of [[Psionics]], and probably every organization or institution in Imperial space teaching or studying [[Psionics]] was shut down. As a result of the Suppressions, the use of [[Psionics]] is now taboo within the [[Third Imperium]]. |
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== Description (Specifications) == | == Description (Specifications) == | ||
| − | The revelation of scandals (financial, ethical, and moral) within the [[Psionics Institute]]s in the years [[772]] to [[798]] resulted in a shift in public opinion against | + | The revelation of scandals (financial, ethical, and moral) within the [[Psionics Institute]]s in the years [[772]] to [[798]] resulted in a shift in public opinion against them. Over a twenty-six year period, various institute charters were cancelled, leading figures jailed or otherwise repressed, and restrictive laws passed limiting or prohibiting the practice of psionics. Many institute figures went underground, to espouse their cause in a type of guerrilla war. |
| − | == History | + | == History and background == |
| − | In the latter half of the 700's, high [[Third Imperium|Imperial]] figures (the Office of the Emperor and the Intelligence Agency) became convinced that | + | In the latter half of the 700's, high [[Third Imperium|Imperial]] figures (the Office of the Emperor and the Intelligence Agency) became convinced that approximately 60% of the psionics institutes within the region spinward of [[Corridor Sector]] were being financed, at least in part, by [[Zhodani]] money. Indeed, there is a natural affinity between the institutes and the Zhodani (with their long-standing history of psionics study and training). The Zhodani were believed to be laying the groundwork for a "fifth column" to operate in Imperial space during a war planned to break out between [[810]] and [[820]]. The Imperium moved to combat this. |
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| + | A general repression of all use of [[psionics]] across Imperial space followed. | ||
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| + | ===The Suppressions=== | ||
| + | Among the Imperial factions that action was taken against were the [[Scanian]]s, though ''[[Sanheichiir]]'' troops successfully held off the might of the Imperial Navy on [[Akiva (world)|Akiva]] for 22 years. | ||
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| + | The [[Psionics Institute]] on [[Irash (world)|Irash]] was destroyed; as part of the conflict that erupted around this action, over 24.2 million people died. | ||
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| + | ===Refugees and Asylum Seekers=== | ||
| + | A large and well-organised expedition left Imperial territory and headed directly for the major [[Droyne]] world of [[Tubroyllufotyusk (world)|Tubroyllufotyusk]]. The ruling ''oytrip'' took the refugees in and subsequently received several further migrations. | ||
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| + | The [[Darrian Confederation]], as an ally of the Imperium, made a show of downplaying the influence of psionics, while quietly accepting a number of psionic Imperial citizens. | ||
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| + | Three extended families fleeing the Suppressions -- Morrison, Vaadim, and Igirki -- settled on the world dubbed [[Clanheim (world)|Clanheim]] in the [[Beyond Sector]]. | ||
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| + | The [[Zhodani Consulate]], with its famously psionic noble class, accepted some refugees. The [[Province of Iadr Nsobl]] provincial council chose [[Sheklzdibr (world)|Sheklzdibr]] for settling these refugees, with environmental technology and construction assistance provided by the Consulate. However, the psionic settlers and their families didn't easily accept Zhodani customs, causing problems in subsequent decades. | ||
=== Aftermath === | === Aftermath === | ||
Popular prejudice against [[Psionics]] continues to the present day. The average citizen will admit to a general dislike of psionics, and if pressed, will usually state that psionics violates a person's right of mental privacy. | Popular prejudice against [[Psionics]] continues to the present day. The average citizen will admit to a general dislike of psionics, and if pressed, will usually state that psionics violates a person's right of mental privacy. | ||
| − | == | + | Minority demographics within the Imperium who are more accepting of psionics -- e.g. [[Scanian]], [[Geonee]], and the naturally psionic [[Droyne]] -- often chafe at this attitude. |
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| + | === Major Historical Events Timeline: 1116 === | ||
| + | This is some of the more important history associated with this event: | ||
| + | * ([[772]] to [[798]]): [[Psionics Institute]] Scandals | ||
| + | * ([[800]] to [[820]]): [[Psionics Suppressions]] | ||
| + | ** ([[810]] to [[820]]): Suspected [[Zhodani]] Fifth Column Subversion | ||
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| + | == References and contributors == | ||
{{Secret}} | {{Secret}} | ||
| + | {{Advanced}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | |S1= {{ | + | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name=Library Data (N-Z)|page=15-16}} |
| − | | | + | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name=Imperial Encyclopedia|page=35}} |
| − | + | |S3= [[The Travellers' Digest 19]] | |
| − | + | |S4= {{Ludography cite|name=Encyclopaedia Dagudashaag|page=284}} | |
| − | + | |S5= {{Ludography cite|name= The Third Imperium |page= 96}} | |
| − | + | |S6= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | |
}} | }} | ||
{{LE|History|Psionics}} | {{LE|History|Psionics}} | ||
Latest revision as of 14:51, 18 April 2025
The Psionics Suppressions (800 to 820) was a period in which public opinion was turned against the use of Psionics, and probably every organization or institution in Imperial space teaching or studying Psionics was shut down. As a result of the Suppressions, the use of Psionics is now taboo within the Third Imperium.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
The revelation of scandals (financial, ethical, and moral) within the Psionics Institutes in the years 772 to 798 resulted in a shift in public opinion against them. Over a twenty-six year period, various institute charters were cancelled, leading figures jailed or otherwise repressed, and restrictive laws passed limiting or prohibiting the practice of psionics. Many institute figures went underground, to espouse their cause in a type of guerrilla war.
History and background[edit]
In the latter half of the 700's, high Imperial figures (the Office of the Emperor and the Intelligence Agency) became convinced that approximately 60% of the psionics institutes within the region spinward of Corridor Sector were being financed, at least in part, by Zhodani money. Indeed, there is a natural affinity between the institutes and the Zhodani (with their long-standing history of psionics study and training). The Zhodani were believed to be laying the groundwork for a "fifth column" to operate in Imperial space during a war planned to break out between 810 and 820. The Imperium moved to combat this.
A general repression of all use of psionics across Imperial space followed.
The Suppressions[edit]
Among the Imperial factions that action was taken against were the Scanians, though Sanheichiir troops successfully held off the might of the Imperial Navy on Akiva for 22 years.
The Psionics Institute on Irash was destroyed; as part of the conflict that erupted around this action, over 24.2 million people died.
Refugees and Asylum Seekers[edit]
A large and well-organised expedition left Imperial territory and headed directly for the major Droyne world of Tubroyllufotyusk. The ruling oytrip took the refugees in and subsequently received several further migrations.
The Darrian Confederation, as an ally of the Imperium, made a show of downplaying the influence of psionics, while quietly accepting a number of psionic Imperial citizens.
Three extended families fleeing the Suppressions -- Morrison, Vaadim, and Igirki -- settled on the world dubbed Clanheim in the Beyond Sector.
The Zhodani Consulate, with its famously psionic noble class, accepted some refugees. The Province of Iadr Nsobl provincial council chose Sheklzdibr for settling these refugees, with environmental technology and construction assistance provided by the Consulate. However, the psionic settlers and their families didn't easily accept Zhodani customs, causing problems in subsequent decades.
Aftermath[edit]
Popular prejudice against Psionics continues to the present day. The average citizen will admit to a general dislike of psionics, and if pressed, will usually state that psionics violates a person's right of mental privacy.
Minority demographics within the Imperium who are more accepting of psionics -- e.g. Scanian, Geonee, and the naturally psionic Droyne -- often chafe at this attitude.
Major Historical Events Timeline: 1116[edit]
This is some of the more important history associated with this event:
- (772 to 798): Psionics Institute Scandals
- (800 to 820): Psionics Suppressions
References and contributors[edit]
| This article has a secret. |
- John Harshman, Marc Miller, Loren Wiseman. Library Data (N-Z) (Game Designers Workshop, 1982), 15-16.
- Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 35.
- The Travellers' Digest 19
- Jae Campbell. Encyclopaedia Dagudashaag (Signal-GK, 2017), 284.
- Christopher Griffen. The Third Imperium (Mongoose Publishing, 2021), 96.
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science