Telepathic Strength exemplified by a Brain Blast
As the player progresses through the Vell-os storyline, he or she gradually becomes a stronger and stronger telepath. The level of his or her mental abilities is indicated by a Telepath rating, or T-rating for short. Normal humans are T6, and the scale continues with increasing mental abilities up to T1, and even to the fabled T0. The player's T-rating is indicated in the game by the use of ranks, but the associated abilities are given to the player by means of an invisible outfit granted at the same time. The effects of each T-rating outfit may be seen below.
Each T-rating gives an increasing addition to shields and shield recharge rate, and enables the acquisition of other abilities which replace the functionality of basic outfits. Later T-ratings give more jumps of energy.
In the Polaris storyline the pilot is granted T2 ranking upon choosing which of two factions to personally destroy: the Federation or the Aurorans. The player is not notified of this and does not gain the telepathic abilities associated with T2, such as the Vell-os Arrow.
Outfit[]
"* * * ARCHIVED INFORMATION * * *
With rudimentary telekinetic skills, and far from powerful, a T5-level Vell-os still has some capability to defend him or herself beyond what a non-psychic human does.
Archivist's Notes: Verified; Accurate."
This outfit is granted upon Returning to Earth.
It would take 6 seconds for a T5 to recharge a single additional point of shielding.
Abilities granted[]
- An auto-refueller and constant map: Topographic Sense
"* * * ARCHIVED INFORMATION * * *
T4-level telepathic capabilities afford a Vell-os some increased protection against possible hazards.
Archivist's Notes: Verified; Accurate."
This outfit is granted upon Learning the Rules.
It would take 1.5 seconds for a T4 to recharge a single additional point of shielding.
Abilities granted[]
- An afterburner: Telekinetic Boost
"* * * ARCHIVED INFORMATION * * *
Powerful and skilled, a T3-level Vell-os has telepathic capabilities that afford a fair amount of protection against the many and various hazards of the modern universe.
Archivist's Notes: Reliable sources; Confirmed."
This outfit is granted upon Learning About Vell-os.
A T3 regenerates 1.334 points of shielding every second.
Abilities granted[]
- Drop Bear protection
- A jammer: Distract Sensors
- A Gravimetric Sensors: Physical Sense
- An IFF Decoder: Hostility Sense
- A weapon: Flower of Spring
- A ship: Vell-os Dart
Granted later:
- A weapon: Summer Bloom
"* * * ARCHIVED INFORMATION * * *
T2-level skill and power would be the envy of most Vell-os galaxy wide. It affords excellent protection against the hazards of the universe.
Archivist's Notes: Reliable sources; Confirmed."
This outfit is granted upon Meeting with Krane.
A T2 regenerates 2.667 points of shielding every second.
Abilities granted[]
- A ship: Vell-os Arrow
Granted later:
- A fighter bay: Create Dart (aka 'Capability to Divide Your Mind')
- A weapon: Autumn Petal
- A ship: Vell-os Javelin
"* * * ARCHIVED INFORMATION * * *
T1-level power and skill matches that of any Vell-os that has ever lived. There is very little in the universe that can harm a T1.
Archivist's Notes: Reliable sources; Unconfirmed."
This outfit is granted upon Invading Polaris Space.
A T1 regenerates 3.334 points of shielding every second.
Abilities granted[]
- A weapon: Winter Tempest
"* * * ARCHIVED INFORMATION * * *
Mighty beyond the understanding of even the Vell-os of old, T0-level telepathic capabilities have only been theorized, never attained by a Vell-os. It is believed such power would afford protection against all but the most destructive of forces in the universe, and even they would often be survivable.
Archivist's Notes: Dubious source; Unconfirmed."
This outfit is granted upon Attacking the Bureau HQ.
A T0 regenerates 5 points of shielding every second.
Abilities granted[]
- Ability to free the Vell-os and become Prime.