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The Mindforce ability available to avatars within the Entropia Universe adds an exciting way of character development using new cutting-edge technology implanted directly into the brain. Once you begin using Mindforce, you won't be able to live without it.
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Background
|  Scientists had been exploring the mental and physical depths of the human mind for ages, and discovered ways of stimulating the still inactive parts of the brain. Experiments finally revealed hidden lairs of powerful latent mental abilities within the human mind and powers such as ESP, telekinesis and telepathy were only the beginning.
By adding external MIND ESSENCE energy to boost these powers, new abilities emerged with a force unlike anything ever experienced by Man. In the darker ages, Mankind would have referred to it as magic but in the era of science it was given the name Mindforce - the force of the mind. The discovery became available to the public with the vision that every person in the future would be able to activate and make use of his or her latent mental powers. It was then, when the new mind enhancement technology became available to the open market that practical devices could be constructed.
These devices could enhance and fuel Mindforce with the energy it needed to truly manifest itself by the use of will and skill. More powerful prototypes were tested on the battlefields of Calypso with good results, and colonists now have the benefit of using various degrees of Mindforce implant enhancements that can aid them in their daily lives. These devices are small enough to be implanted in the head and are directly connected to the brain. Mindforce is said to be the tool of the future and is considered by many as the next step in human evolution.
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MindForce Requirements
| In order to begin using Mindforce, you will need the following items:
- A NEOPSION IMPLANT.
- A PAYN-INC IMPLANT INSERTER.
- A MindForce POWER CHIP.
- MIND ESSENCE.
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The NEOPSION IMPLANT & PAYN-INC IMPLANT INSERTER
|  The NEOPSION IMPLANT holds the various Mindforce POWER CHIPS. A range of NEOPSION IMPLANTS are available to accomodate the different levels of POWER CHIPS. For example, the NEOPSION IMPLANT AA can hold POWER CHIPS belonging to levels 1 to 3. The NEOPSION IMPLANT AB holds levels 3 to 7. POWER CHIPS are clearly marked with their level.
The NEOPSION IMPLANT is inserted into your brain using the special PAYN-INC IMPLANT INSERTER tool. The PAYN-INC IMPLANT INSERTER can be bought from the TRADE TERMINALS on Calypso. Equip the PAYN-INC IMPLANT INSERTER tool and operate it by left clicking or choosing the OPERATE action from the ACTION LIBRARY.
Drag the NEOPSION IMPLANT from your INVENTORY into the PAYN-INC IMPLANT INSERTER panel and press INSERT.
When you see an implant you should always right-click on it to see which Mindforce power chip levels it can accomodate.
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MindForce POWER CHIPS
|  The Mindforce powers are unlocked by inserting the right POWER CHIP into the NEOPSION IMPLANT. Note that the NEOPSION IMPLANT must be able to handle the level of the POWER CHIP. If you remove the POWER CHIP you also loose the ability to use the power until you insert the POWER CHIP again.
Mindforce POWER CHIPS belong to one of several different categories, some cause damage, some heal, while others are defensive and protect you from harm. Some of the differnet chip categories available are:
- Damage chips: These chips include the NERVE BLAST and FIRESTORM chips, for example. They inflict different kinds of damage on the target.
- Heal chips: Heal chips are used to heal your avatar or another avatar when selected.
- Focus chips: For a period of time, your concentration period will be protected from interruption.
- Teleportation chips: These chips allow your avatar to travel great distances in no time using teleportation technology.
- Resurrection chips: Certain rare resurrection POWER CHIPS are available, which allow the mindforce user to resurrect dead avatars.
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| MIND ESSENCE |
MIND ESSENCE is a refined energy substance needed to use the different MindForce abilities. MIND ESSENCE is made by combining VIBRANT SWEAT and FORCE NEXUS using the ENMATTER REFINER. You must have MIND ESSENCE in your INVENTORY in order to use MindForce abilities.
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VIBRANT SWEAT
| All colonists on Calypso can utilize low-power MindForce abilities, without needing to have an NEOPSION IMPLANT inserted. When standing near a creature, the sweat gatherer may activate this MindForce and literally gather sweat (VIBRANT SWEAT) from the animal. This is DONE by activating the GATHER SWEAT action from the ACTION LIBRARY. The gathered sweat can be then sold to other colonists or used with FORCE NEXUS to create MIND ESSENCE. FORCE NEXUS is a raw energy material ound through mining.
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| Using MindForce |
When you have the IMPLANT inserted, the POWER CHIP equipped, and the MIND ESSENCE in your INVENTORY, you are ready to begin using MindForce.
First you need to concentrate to power up the ability by activating the POWER CHIP. After you have successfully powered up, you can unleash the power effect onto a chosen target. Some powers require you to stand absolutely still while concentrating, others allow for some movement. You need to experiment to find out how they work individually.
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Power levels and Skill requirements
|  The POWER CHIPS have different potency levels, indicating how effective they are. This is indicated by the prefix in the chip name, and is also displayed in the ITEM INFO panel (right-clicking on the chip).
Some POWER CHIPS have skill requirements, meaning you need to train your skills in the MindForce area before these powers can be attempted at all.
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| Support |
If you have any further questions regarding MindForce please read the MindForce FAQ.
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