[@NecroKnight] Just to be clear, not every single one is capable of psychic, psionics or even magnetic manipulation (which they do through tech btw).

They all have latent psychic and psionic abilities. Technically none of these are good enough even to use to they must use implants. Civilian-class implants have no psychic abilities and only minor psionic ones. It's good enough to life your cup. But you're not gonna throw it really hard or anything like that. They are just used to interact with their enviroment (something my guys will love to do).

Then you have Ascendant-class implants. These are the useful ones. However, their potentional is more focused on omnidirectional rather than focused down one lane. IE: they are jack of all trades, master of none. These are the ones that will allow you to throw a rock hard enough to hurt someone, raise magnetic fields and yes, slightly manipulate someones mind. However, any sentient creature can really defend against it. It requires effort to do from the attacking side but if the defensive side takes effort, they'll easily block the attack.

There are various sub-orders (it's detailed in the NS) whom all focus on certain aspects. So yeah, there is a sub-order that focusses on mental attacks. Why are they still alive? This is a fair question. I'm still looking for a good reason to be honest. So far they are obviously confined to a certain space (their monastery) which is under heavy guard. I could say the EOD is interested in these psychic abilities but again, I'd prefer to leave that all open.

So yeah, my basic defense is: there aren't many that can screw with humans, they are currently locked away so my shadowy rebellion force cannot use them. That is, btw, a common theme in my NS. Most of the military sub-orders are locked away or suffered heavy casualties. If [@6slyboy6] feels like it, obviously he could say the humans have psychic shields.

I hope that's satisfying for everyone.