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==History==

==Biology==

Psions have bald, veined heads, with a single eye surrounded by black trident-shaped creases. These eyes can be either blue or orange, and have distinctive Y-shaped pupils. Their eyes turn opaque grey once they die, and the Y disappears. Their faces have a series of holes above their mouths, possibly functioning similar to spiracles for breathing. Psions serving in the [[Red Legion]] have the tops of their heads exposed, even in harsh environments such as [[Mars]], [[Io]], and [[Nessus]] without any visible damage. This is likely done to enable them to utilise their psionic abilities more freely, though also implies that their skin is incredibly tough despite its fragile appearance. Psions have five fingers on each hand, though often their armor groups their middle and ring fingers into one. They are significantly smaller than their Cabal superiors on average. However, [[Kargen, the Technocrat]], [[Niruul, the Hollow Voice|the]] [[Ozletc, the Sky Piercer|Flayer]] [[Tazaroc, the Sun Eater|Sisters]], and [[Inotam, Oblivion's Triune]] are notable for towering over the Cabal under their command.<ref name="Planetview">[https://www.destinyplanetview.com/en/home '''Destiny Planet View''']</ref>.

==Culture==

Psions seem to have a deep reverence for the lives of those around them, as their clairvoyance allows them to sense them in intense and mysterious ways. They feel the imprints of those around them, noting the powerful gleaming aura of [[Calus]] to be so blinding that they cannot see past it. They are unnerved by the [[Hive]], because they appear to have empty minds besides their hate and need to survive.{{citation needed}} It is likely that Psions are naturally very social, as they have some ability to communicate with each other telepathically and will even combine their thoughts together in concerts in times of stress or necessity. This telepathy may not be wholly consensual or their higher level thoughts are broadcast to some degree. Psions are able to share thoughts to members of selective groups referred to as "metaconcerts," although Calus appears to have been able to take part in them as well. They are also capable of a permanent form of metaconcert called "joining," though this process is only known through "ancient texts of the mind" and the sole example of it in recent history is the fusion of three [[Ozletc, the Sky Piercer|Psion]] [[Tazaroc, the Sun Eater|Flayer]] [[Niruul, the Hollow Voice|sisters]] into [[Inotam, Oblivion's Triune]].

Certain Psions are not born into slavery and are regarded with the title of 'Freeborn'. They are exceptionally rare in Cabal society and are of vastly superior social standing to others of their race, potentially being considered equal to other Cabal. or perhaps before, as there have been [[The Insight Terminus|multiple]] [[Psionic Potential|instances]] [[Sundial|of]] [[Amtec|Psions]] leading significant detachments of Cabal.

A sect of Psions belonging to the [[Red Legion]] utilize new [[Void]]-based abilities as well as [[Cabal Headhunter]]s. A minority continue to use Slug Rifles, and a few elites use [[Cabal Slug Shotgun]]s. These Psions have an upgraded version of their old wave attack, now referred to as a "rupture ability," which explodes and launches enemies into the air.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTws5eBDn90 '''Youtube''' - ''Destiny 2: A Closer Look at the Cabal Combatants - IGN First'']</ref> They also have jetpacks, which they can use to maneuver and travel at high speeds. Red Legion Psions have the upper parts of their heads exposed.

The [[Loyalists]] have a special version of Psions called [[Councilor]]s, which have special abilities used throughout the Leviathan raid. They float in mid-air and are surrounded by a shield that blocks all projectiles, but are still vulnerable to melee attacks.