[quote=@TheRedWatcher] I don't think having no implants would make them insanely overpowered, then again there have been extremely powerful Biotics we have seen in the lore i.e. I am thinking about Jack. Who likely had implants due to the experiments. The implants from what I understood were so they could actually use their powers, which seems really silly, imo. Also the Asari thing is confusing because nowhere in the information does it say they need implants: All asari are naturally biotic to some degree, though not all choose to develop their abilities. Those who do pursue training usually display formidable ability. They do not require implants to use biotics effectively, nor do they need to undergo special training to acquire conscious neural control; their reproductive physiology grants them this ability from birth. Amps are also not Implants. Amps,are just Amplifiers meant to Amplify their power. Implants, from what I am understanding and reading from the lore was: Humans needed Implants to use their ability because it was for some reason weaker and for some reason it was the only way they could harness their abilities. Which I cause bullshit, because: human biotics were born, though their abilities were not recognized right away. The first known human biotic was female, dubbed "Subject White". Like you kind of have to naturally be able to use an ability to be discovered or else it wouldn't be discovered. Looking at Real World context, 99% of the world's population is born with Teflon Poisoning: According to a 2007 study, C8 is in the blood of 99.7% of Americans. It's called a "forever chemical" because it never fully degrades. So. Even if something is originally unnatural. If it's been introduced and they were born with the genetic mutation, then it is at that point natural. Sorry this is some really weird nerdy shit, it's 6:55 pm for me. [/quote] Nah nerdy shit can be fun, don't worry. I wasn't saying without implants would make them powerful, just wanted to make an assured line for everyone that I hope things don't become about creeping power, which I don't think you're doing, you're talking about something that's generally quite interesting. Whilst I don't think we should try to fix every discrepancy within Mass Effect, I think this point we're talking about is most certainly an interesting one worth taking a look at I agree that perhaps the implants as per experimentation are an interesting thing but they shouldn't be the only thing that lets these powers "come into fruition". I will say in this RP's context, that will be something we can look at with more intrigue within, but it being a natural genetic mutation that's now within their genetic code is something I'll accept. Tl;dr - Yeah I think the implants being the only thing allowing humans to be biotic shouldn't be the only answer and I'd be chill with seeing how it goes on a more genetic pov in storytelling too, and the idea you mentioned about the gaslighting do be cool and makes sense, considering it's very much a new thing to humanity and the insane caution and ambition for experimenting would absolutely be there