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Psi Rangers

A Supplement for Lightspeed

By Christian Conkle

Ps ii iii Rangers

An Expansion Supplement for Lightspeed

By Christian Conkle

Introduction

The Game

through hyperspace without a spaceship. They are

gods! And who better to police gods than other gods?

Psi Rangers is an expansion to Lightspeed. Using

these rules, the players can create and play characters

who are members of the most powerful police force in

the Galaxy, the Astro Police Psi Rangers. It draws

heavily upon such anime as Cosmo Police Justy, Akira,

Locke the Superpower, Mai the Psychic Girl, Fist of the

North Star, and Dragonball Z , as well as media as

diverse as Babylon 5 , Star Trek , and Star Wars . Psis

aren’t just regular run-of-the-mill mind-readers and coin-

pushers. They’re POWERFUL! They can destroy

planets. They can raise mountains. They can travel

Psi Rangers uses a simpler version of Atomik Psioniks

by Mark Chase. Atomik Psioniks is afull-fledged Psionic

Powers Plug-In for Fuzion and incorporates many

concepts that may be considered too complicated for

Instant Fuzion. However, for more detailed psychic

power rules, be sure to check out Atomik Psioniks.

Beginning Psi Psychic characters represent new Psi

Rangers, just graduated from the Psi Academy. They

can be any age, but they are still relatively

inexperienced with their Psychic Powers and potential.

Psi Galaxy

The Galaxy

Energy is the energy found between particles in the

Quantum universe. This energy has been known by

many names in many cultures throughout history* * . It

was the discovery that the human nervous system

acted as a sort of “antenna” for Psi Energy, both

sensitive to and generating it, that opened the doorway

to complete understanding of the mysterious

phenomena known to man for ages.

In the Twenty-Seventh Century, Mankind has

discovered interstellar travel and began migrating to off-

world colonies. Intelligent races were encountered in

space and on other planets, not all of which were

friendly towards humans. The Galaxy is ruled by two

major powers, the Interstellar Federation and the Pan

Solar Empire, with remnants of the Old Earth Empires

such as China, United States, Brazil, and Japan, filling

in the gaps. About 30% of the Galaxy remains

unexplored, this area is called the Frontier, and is the

source of much colonization, though of the 60% of the

Galactic disk that is explored, less than 1% of the star

systems are actually colonized.

Ten distinct applications of Psi Energy have been

discovered so far. Astral Projection is the ability to

project the consciousness away from the physical body.

Biokinesis is the ability to alter one’s own Physiology.

Cognition is the ability to allow one’s senses to

transcend time. Extra-Sensory Perception allow one’s

senses to transcend space. Electrokinesis gives the Psi

power over electricity. Psychodymanics is the power to

control Psi Energy itself. Quantum Transcendence is

the ability to shift the Quantum State of the body into

other forms of being. Telepathy is the ability to directly

communicate with and manipulate the minds of others.

Telekinesis is the power to control the kinetic energy of

an object. Thermokinesis is the power to control the

molecular energy of an object.

Technology has advanced as well. Artificial and anti-

gravity have been perfected. Bionic replacement of

limbs has become practical. Lasers, Force Fields, and

advanced anti-ballistic armor are all available to the

nervous and paranoid. In computer science, cybernetic

human-computer interfaces are available, linking man

to the machine. Hyperspace technology allows viable

travel and communication over interstellar distances. It

finally seemed like there was nothing mankind could not

accomplish.

Psi Energy

* Throughout history, scientists and philosophers have

discussed the existence of a life-force or energy that is

anti-entropic, that is an energy that increases structure

and energizes the living system. There are over 700

recorded names for various forms of life-energy. Some

of these names include: Prana, Ki, Chi, Ruach,

Telesma, Nous, Yesod, Pneuma, Holy Spirit, Wodan,

Facultas Formatrix, Vril, Mana, Manitu, Sila, Mungo,

Wong, Ngal, Njom, Ayik, Odic Force, Orgone, Elan

Vital, Bioplasma, Psionics, Dielectric Energy, Energy,

Synergy, Noetic Energy, etc .

Mankind has also unlocked the potential of Psychic

Powers. Using new technology and research into the

nature of the Quantum universe, science has finally

gained an understanding of psychic powers and how to

identify them and control them.

The largest step came in the early 2100s when

scientists discovered the link between the Quantum

universe and Psi Energy. Psi Energy, or Psionic

Energy, is an aspect of Zero-Point Energy. Zero-Point

Psi Rangers

A Supplement for Lightspeed

By Christian Conkle

Psi Sensitives

Psi Academy

Though all humans are sensitive to, and exert minor

control over, Psi Energy, only very few have been

discovered to be in true contact and control over the

Quantum Universe around them. These individuals are

known as Psi Sensitives, or Psis. In fact, only one in

every billion people ever show true Psi potential. This

puts the current number of Psis in the entire Galaxy at

48,500, hardly a medium-sized city spread over

hundreds of thousands of Light Years. Current figures

estimate only 582 Psis are born each year.

All Probationary Psis must carry the PMT until they

graduate from the Psi Academy. The Psi Academy

teaches the newly Awakened to harness and use their

powers, as well as the complicated ethics such abilities

involve. Students attend Psi Academy for 4 years.

Awakened students learn the fundamentals of how to

use their power and how to develop their abilities. They

are taught ethics and responsibility. Non-Psi students,

known as “Mundanes” attend Psi Academy as well to

learn how to interact with and manage Psis. Many Psis

work side-by-side with Mundanes either as associates

or as employer-employee, and the Psi Academy

prepares them.

Potential Psis manifest their latency at puberty. At that

point, if they are identified, they can choose to undergo

a process called “Awakening” in which their powers are

brought out in the open and greatly enhanced.

While at the Academy, the Psi may choose one of

several courses of study. Machina, the power of work,

stresses Telekinesis and action and is the most

utilitarian and popular of the courses. Mens, the power

of the mind, stresses mental powers such as Telepathy

and Empathy. Sentire, the power of space, stresses

sensual powers such as Clairsentience. Corporalis, the

power of the body, stresses Biokinetic powers. The

courses are not exclusive, and students of one course

take classes that teach powers in another course. For

example, a Mens student can learn Telekinetic powers

as an elective.

There is no formal process for finding and identifying

Latents. However, if, by chance, a Latent is discovered,

notification of the Latency can be sent to the Psi

Academy. The Psi Academy will send a team to

interview and educate the Latent. The Latent is

informed of their powers and their potential, as well as

their options. Latents are given the option of being

Awakened by another Psi.

Latents can be Awakened at any point of their lives,

and many Latents lead normal lives without ever being

identified or Awakened. Prior to choosing to be

Awakened, Latents are made aware of the implications

of their decision. In exchange for the Federation paying

for the Awakening process and education, along with

providing a full scholarship to the Psi Academy, the

Latent agrees to register his power with the Federation,

and to attend and graduate Psi Academy.

A Psi can leave the Academy at any time for any

reason. However, doing so forfeits the contract signed

by the Psi prior to Awakening. The Psi must reimburse

the Federation for the costs of Awakening and the

Academy education. In addition, they are still registered

as Probationary Psis and must carry the PMT at all

times. Should Probationary Psi fail to abide by their

agreement and refuse the PMT, the Psi who Awakened

them will be contacted and asked to aid in the location

of the offender. The offender will then be subject to

punishment ranging from fines to incarceration.

Awakening is a process in which a Latent undergoes an

intense telepathic scan by another, more experienced,

Psi. The process has been likened to finding and

opening a hidden door in the Latent’s mind. The

Awakening process takes several hours and leaves

both the newly Awakened, and the older Psi,

psychically bonded for life. No matter where the two

Psis go in the Galaxy, both will know where the other is.

Upon graduation, the Psis lose their probationary status

and no longer have to carry their PMT, however, they

will be expected to pay back the cost of their education.

The graduate will receive automatic credit towards their

Academy repayment if they choose a civil service

career with the Federation either in StarForce, as a

Diplomat, or with the Astro Police. Some Psis choose a

lucrative career with a Mega-Corporation or Old Earth

Empire and quickly pay off their Academy debts with

their high salaries. Yet others choose the lonely life of a

Freelance Psi, going wherever work takes them. By far,

the least popular choice is that of an Astro Police Psi

Ranger.

The newly Awakened Psi is given a probationary status

and is restricted in the level and types of Psi powers he

is allowed to use. While on probationary status, the Psi

must carry or wear a Psychoreactive Monitoring

Transceiver. The PMT records the level and type of Psi

powers being used by the Psi and relays that

information via the Hypernet to a monitoring authority.

Violation of the probationary restrictions can result in

fines.

At this time, the Pan Solar Empire lacks the technology

to locate and process Psi sensitives. It is even

theorized that due to the harsh life within the Empire,

there may exist no Psi sensitives among the population.

A few of the Old Earth Empires, notably China, the

United States, and Japan, have the ability to Awaken

Psi Latents, but all of the governments, as well as

Mega-Corporations, make use of Psis by hiring

Federations Psis upon graduation from the Academy.

Psi Rangers

A Supplement for Lightspeed

By Christian Conkle

Astro Police Psi Rangers

The Astro Police Rangers recruit Psis to protect the

security of the Interstellar Federation and its colonies.

Since Psis are so rare, they are only called upon to

resolve the most powerful of threats, so-called Ultra-

Threats.

Psi Rangers typically come from the Machina course of

the Academy. Machina teaches primarily practical

applications of Psi powers such as Telekinesis and

Self-Defense, and suits the Ranger lifestyle perfectly.

However, all courses are recruited and welcomed into

the Rangers.

In addition to their Psi Academy training, Psi Rangers

undergo the same training regime as any other Ranger.

They are similarly equipped and supplied. For all intents

and purposes, a Psi Ranger is treated just like any

other Ranger. All Rangers are equal.

Though they are capable of travelling interstellar

distances with the powers alone, most Psi Rangers

prefer to travel in their Peacekeeper Starfighter,

keeping their less reliable power as a backup.

Although Psi Rangers are issued a blaster pistol, they

rarely use them or even carry them. When your natural

powers allow you to level cities, a Blaster Pistol

provides little advantage.

Psi Rangers even earn the same pay and benefits as a

regular Ranger. Psi Rangers are paid a stipend of 50

credits a month and a monthly equipment maintenance

allowance of 10 credits a month as base pay.

Successful completion of missions also provide

bonuses of 100 to 1000 credits depending on the

importance and/or difficulty of the mission.

Typical Psi Ranger

Physical : 4 Mental : 6 Combat : 5 Move : 4

Hits : 20 Defense : 8

Psi Power Level: 60-360 Control: -1

Psi Rangers have access to the same equipment and

support as regular Rangers, though they make less use

of them, preferring their powers instead.

One difference between regular Rangers and Psi

Rangers is the uniform. Psi Rangers do not require as

much protection from the elements as regular Rangers,

and so do not need the bulky insulated flight suit they

wear. Instead, Psi Rangers prefer a tighter-fitting

variation of the standard Ranger uniform. While on

assignment, some Psi Rangers will also wear a long

coat favored by Rangers on patrol in inclement

weather.

Skills : Computers 2, Concentration 3, Evade 5, First

Aid 1, Hand-to-Hand 2, Perception 2, Perception 2,

Persuasion 2, Pilot Grav Vehicle 2 Astrogation 1, Pilot

Starfighter 1, Ranged Weapons 1, Shields 1, and

System Operation 2

Psi Methods : TK Blast 4, TK Control 3, TK Shield 5,

Life Support 4, Hyperspace 3, Intangibility 3, Telepathic

Send 2, Mind Shield 3, and Psi Sense 3.

At present there are fewer than ten Psis working for the

Rangers. Their immense power and utility means that

they are often needed and are usually separated by

thousands of light years. Occasionally a threat to the

galaxy emerges that is so immense that all the Psi

Rangers come together to defeat the menace.

Equipment : Stunner (10DC Stun only, +1 accuracy,

60m range), Space Suit (5 KD), Datapad (2 POW),

Analyzer (Adds +2 to any Perception, Technology,

Tracking or Survival skills).

Psi Rangers

A Supplement for Lightspeed

By Christian Conkle

Federation StarForce Psis

Corporate Psis

The Federation employs the services of several

powerful Psis for Galactic Defense and Exploration.

These Psis act in small teams and are often assigned

to a Starship or Starbase.

The Mega-Corporations of the Old Earth Empires offer

large salaries and prestige to Psis. The Psis provide

market research, industrial intelligence, and even

augment advertising campaigns and transaction

verification and authentication. Some Mega-

Corporations even use their Psis for covert operations

against governments or other Mega-Corporations.

These covert operations range from intelligence

gathering to sabotage.

StarForce Psis are highly elite and admired. However,

their numbers are few so their use is reserved for only

the most dire situations.

Unlike Ranger Psis, StarForce Psis are treated like

kings. They are pampered and spoiled and given every

priveledge. This has caused some resentment among

the normal StarForce personnel who deal with Psis, but

StarForce Command views it as a necessary evil in

order to keep the powerful officers appeased.

The demand for Psis among Mega-Corporations is very

high, and Psis can expect to draw huge salaries from

the competing employers. The Mega-Corporations,

however, will require unreasonable contracts of their

employees in exchange for the exorbitant salaries.

These contracts are to prevent the Psi from changing

jobs. As a result, many Mega-Corporations offer

“Corporate Extraction” with their job offers, helping the

Psi leave their old company both legally and,

sometimes, physically.

As a result, many StarForce Psis are arrogant, snotty,

and generally disliked by everyone except other

StarForce Psis.

Typical StarForce Psi

Physical : 3 Mental : 8 Combat : 4 Move : 4

Hits : 15 Defense : 6

Psi Power Level: 100-600 Control: -1

Typical Corporate Psi

Physical : 3 Mental : 7 Combat : 5 Move : 5

Hits : 15 Defense : 6

Psi Power Level: 100-600 Control: -2

Skills : Astrogation 1, Computers 2, Concentration 3,

Evade 3, Hand-to-Hand 3, Perception 3, Persuasion 3,

Pilot Starfighter 1, Ranged Weapons 1, System

Operation 1, and Tactics 1.

Skills : Computers 2, Concentration 3, Games 1,

Perception 3, Persuasion 2, Performance 3, Current

Events 1.

Psi Methods : Hyperspace 2, Life Support 2, Mind

Shield 2, Psi Sense 2, Telepathic Send 2, TK Blast 2,

TK Control 2, TK Shield 2

Psi Methods : Clairvoyance 2, Emotion Sense 3,

Hyperspace Travel 1, Interface 1, Life Support 1,

Mental Illusion 2, Mind Control 3, Mind Scan 3, Mind

Shield 3, Precognition 2, Psi Jamming 1, Psi Sense 1,

Psi Static 1, Retrocognition 1, Steal Knowledge 1,

Telepathic Send 1, Thought Sense 2.

Equipment : Stunner (10DC Stun only, +1 accuracy,

60m range), Space Suit (5 KD), Datapad (2 POW),

Analyzer (Adds +2 to any Perception, Technology,

Tracking or Survival skills).

Equipment : Stunner (10DC Stun only, +1 accuracy,

60m range), Datapad (2 POW).

Psi Rangers

A Supplement for Lightspeed

By Christian Conkle

Freelance Psis

Ultra-Threats

Freelance Psis buck the system and work on their own.

They support themselves and sign no contracts. Their

pay is less than Corporate Psis, but they can work for

whomever they want wherever they want, and often get

to write their own rules.

There are many ultra-powerful threats to Galactic

security. Many are natural, some are man-made,

brought upon ourselves through folly.

Rogue Psis

Many Freelance Psis are relatively benign corporate

consultants, hired for a particular job. They provide

many of the same services as Corporate Psis, though

rarely on sensitive operations or projects.

By far the most common threat comes from Rogue

Psis. Unidentified Latents usually spend the rest of

their lives never knowing of the potential within them.

Some Latents can display minor psychic powers, the

ability to “feel” a room, read surface thoughts, or bend a

spoon, for example, but never to the extent of an

Awakened Psi.

Other Freelancers become mercenaries, fighting for

one of the Old Earth Empires in any of their many

internecine disputes. A Psi Mercenary is a one-man

Mercenary army, often capable of ending disputes

single-handedly. Like all Freelance Psis, Psi

Mercenaries demand, and receive, huge payment for

their services.

Latents can undergo a spontaneous Awakening,

however, due to intense trauma or stress. This process

often drives the Latent insane, or the newly powerful

Latent might abuse the newfound powers. These out-

of-control Psis are called “Rogue Psis”.

Lastly, there are Psi Bounty Hunters. These Psis could

have become Rangers, but for whatever reason

preferred to remain freelance. Their work often overlaps

with Ranger work, which does not endear them to the

Rangers, but they are not technically illegal, and can

operate within the Federation so long as they are

properly liscenced and bonded.

Every attempt is made to apprehend Rogue Psis and

rehabilitate them in an effort to cure any mental illness

they may have incurred, or teach them the proper use

of their powers. Sometimes, however, incalcitrant

Rogue Psis provide no other option than termination.

Typical Freelance Psi

Physical : 5 Mental : 4 Combat : 6 Move : 5

Hits : 25 Defense : 10

Psi Power Level: 100-600 Control: -3

Skills : Computers 2, Concentration 4, Current Events

2, Evade 4, First Aid 2, Hand-to-Hand 3, Perception 2,

Persuasion 2, Pilot Grav Vehicle 2, Ranged Weapons

1, Stealth 2, Streetwise 2, and System Operation 1.

Psi Methods : Hyperspace 3, Life Support 3, Mind

Blast 3, Mind Shield 3, Psi Sense 1, Telepathic Send

2, TK Blast 4, TK Control 4, TK Shield 4

Equipment : Stunner (10DC Stun only, +1 accuracy,

60m range), Space Suit (5 KD), Datapad (2 POW),

Analyzer (Adds +2 to any Perception, Technology,

Tracking or Survival skills).

Typical Rogue Psi

Physical : 3 Mental : 5 Combat : 2 Move : 3

Hits : 15 Defense : 6

Psi Power Level: 10-60 Control: na

Skills : Stealth 3, Computers 2, Engineering 3,

Navigation 2, Survival 2, Technology Skill (Pick One) 2,

Perception 3, Tracking 2, Evade 4, Hand-to-Hand 3,

Ranged Weapons 2, Pilot Grav Vehicle 3, Pilot Ground

Vehicle 3, Systems Operation 2.

Psi Methods: Telepathic Send 2, TK Blast 4, TK

Control 3, TK Shield 5

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