Pyrrhic Stars

Illusion -- Cognitive Manipulation

Principle: Transformation of Flux into informational signals that alter cognitive perception, sensory data, and information flows.

Strengths:

  • Manipulation of senses and cognition (confusion, hallucinations, fear).
  • Data extraction and insertion.
  • Low Flux cost.

Weaknesses:

  • Ineffective against shielded minds and hardened systems.
  • Dispelled by arcanotechnic clarity effects.
  • No direct physical effect.