Orange

Orange was the classification given to any psi who had any ability that affected the minds of others. Oranges were rare even at the beginning of IAAN. They were considered the most dangerous group of psi since their abilities allowed them to control anyone. No two oranges seemed to have the exact same set of abilities, though there could be some overlap. In general, utilizing orange powers requires a great deal more experience and control compared with other groups. Their abilities could be frustrating to figure out, so some oranges had to be taught by more experience people. Depending on the individual's experience level, direct physical contact may be required, but some have demonstrated the ability to affect others without it. In at least one instance, influencing another without a line of sight and over a medium distance was achieved.

When the rehabilitation camps were first being created, the captured oranges would be held in the same facilities as the other four colors, and they would be treated horribly. They would be handcuffed and muzzled whenever they would be moved. The kids would act out because of the treatment and focused their hatred on the PSFs, often causing the PSF's deaths (typically by ordering them to kill themselves via the guns strapped to their backs). They would try and escape the camp, but always in vain.

The effectiveness of the oranges abilities seems to depend greatly on the individual a orange attempts to influence. Oranges in general have the capability to resist or block mental invasions, although the specifics vary, and the ability to do so generally comes with practice. Non-orange individuals generally cannot resist the influence of a orange's abilities, but there are cases of people being resistant or even completely immune- particularly, as it is implied, among reds. The amount of control an orange has over another person depends on their relationship with that person. Their emotions also played a huge factor in deciding how effective their abilities work. When calm an orange can more easily get someone do what they want, like when Clancy Gray convinces people to do what he wants. If someone is more emotional when using their abilities, the outcomes of an orange using their abilities could be devastating, like with Ruby Daly accidentally erasing her parents and friends memories of her when couldn't control her powers. Oranges are typically driven somewhat mad with with the strength of their abilities, and their lust for blood, as seen when- at the end of book one- when Martin’s memory of a mission he took part in while with the League was revealed. Another great example would be Clancy Gray just… generally being himself.

Roughly three years after Thurmond opened its gates to prisoners, the vast majority of the captured oranges would be killed. Some of the kids would be sent to smaller experimental camps to be further tested on, and their further fate would be unknown. At the same time, the order to kill any further captured orange on sight was sent out.

## Abilities

The following abilities have been demonstrated by an orange classified individual at some point during the series:

* Alter the feelings of others.
* Read the thoughts and memories of others.
* Erase, create and alter memories.
* Affect the disposition of others towards ideas and proposals, allowing them to be easily persuaded verbally.
* Display illusions.
* Send a message directly into another person's thoughts.
* Convince a person to kill themselves.

## **Known Oranges**

* Clancy Gray
* Ruby Daly
* Martin