I think the point is ... the GM doesn't want [b]anyone[/b] being as powerful as Phoenix ... I mean - holy shit! Your character would literally be a one-man army if he had that sort of power running around. The most powerful level five ability we have is probably the hair manipulator and it's no where near being able to think someone to death. It's Kirra's call, but I'd feel very uncomfortable with that sort of power unless it's a major villain (and even then I'd feel iffy).