Psion

"*I see you, Zachary. At least, I **thought** I did. You know what I see now? A **monster**. Just another **machine**. Exactly what you wanted to turn **me** into. [...] Well, you can't. You're not going to hurt **anybody** anymore. Because I will stop you. **I'll always stop you**. Because I know who I am now. And I have **you** to thank for that. [...] **I. Am. Psion**,*"
—Psion after defeating Machine, affirming his new commitment to his city[src]

**Edward "Eddie" Blythe** is an Olympic athlete who was paralysed from the neck down in an accident, only to slowly regain movement of his limbs via telekinetic manipulation of his own body. Deciding to use his powers for the greater good, he took on the name **Psion**, a name suggested by his niece Faith. While initially using his powers for selfish reasons, Eddie eventually found new meaning in his life when he discovered that his paralysis was just another event in a vast conspiracy surrounding Henson Robotics and their new fuel source, H-SOP. With the help of a mechanical exoskeleton, Eddie unlocked the true extent of his powers and defeated his best friend Zachary in a brutal duel that left both men broken and injured. Stronger than ever, Eddie decided to continue serving as his city's protector, and even decided to take Faith under his wing when she built her own flight-capable battlesuit.

## Biography

### Early Life and Background

Edward "Eddie" Blythe was born and raised in Salem City, Indiana, a metropolis on the shore of Lake Michigan. At some point in his life, his parents adopted a young boy named Ben, with whom Eddie built a strong and close relationship, to the point that they considered one another true brothers. Both Eddie and Ben had a strained relationship with their parents.

While Ben pursued an academic career, Eddie found a passion for numerous athletic activities, from football to track-and-field and ultimately chose to pursue a career in the latter.

## Powers, Equipment & Abilities

### Powers

Psion possesses vast psionic powers, including telekinesis, biokinesis, and energy manipulation, potentially making him one of the most powerful superhumans since the Golden Age.

* **Psionics**: After the accident that paralysed him "activated" his powers, Psion discovered that he possessed potentially limitless psionic power. These powers manifest as a luminescent mist or vapor of blue hue emanating from his hands and body. Psion's powers are reliant on movement and focus, which means his enemies or opponents can stop him from using his powers by disrupting his concentration or restricting his movement; for example, Machine was able to incapacitate him momentarily using a sonic cannon.
	+ **Psionic energy manipulation:** Psion can project blasts, streams, waves and bolts of his own psionic and telekinetic energy, allowing him to strike, push, pull or blow away his targets, potentially exerting enough force to destroy them. When his energy hits a target, he can use his telekinesis to inflict further damage.
		- **Telekinesis:** Eddie's powers primarily manifest as telekinesis, the power to lift objects with his mind. As he has explored the true extent of his powers, he has been able to telekinetically lift increasingly heavier objects, ranging from a truck to an entire section of a highway. It is possible that there is no limit to how much Psion can telekinetically lift.
		- **Biokinesis:** Eddie is able to manipulate his own paralysed body, enabling him to walk despite his broken spine. However, this takes up much of both his physical prowess and his power, and he is unable to truly operate at maximum strength while doing so. As a result, he now uses an exoskeleton to move his body, allowing him to fully commit to channeling all of his power outward, making him a devastating opponent.
	+ **Energy manipulation:** *To be added...*
	+ **Levitation & flight:** Eddie is capable of creating small repulsive telekinetic forces in several directions that allow him to levitate and, with enough concentration, to fly.

### Equipment

#### Armour & Apparel

* **Hooded overcoat:** *To be added...*
* **Neuro-stimulant exosuit:** After defeating Machine, Eddie is given a prototype Henson Robotics exosuit that stimulates his muscles, enabling him to walk and devote all of his focus into his superpowers.

#### Gear

* **Wheelchair:** Eddie's top-of-the-market wheelchair is perfectly equipped for both medical necessities and comfort.

## Relationships

### Faith Blythe

Eddie cares deeply for his niece Faith, viewing her almost as a daughter figure.