Psyker

A **Psyker**, otherwise known as **Psychics**, **Mages**, **Witches**, **Benders**, **Magicians**, **Wizards**, **Sorcerers**, **Psionics**, **Warlocks**, **Witch-Doctors**, **Seers**, **Shamans**, **Metas**, **Augurers**, **Mystics**, **Alchemists**, **Druids**, **Witchers**, and **Enchanters**, is individuals of any of the galaxy's numerous sentient species who possess some degree of psychics abilities and or powers. In more primitive societies and cultures, they often synonymous with magics and other supernatural abilities, whereas in more advanced societies and cultures they typically are not associated with magic and supernatural abilities.

While it can be argued that a Pysker's abilities border on the realm of the supernatural, it is decidedly not. There are key areas within the brain of a Pysker that often play a heavy role in a Pysker's powers manifesting in some form. Some, most notably the Togruta Jedi Scientist and Psyker Researcher Master Vash Philos, suggest that Pysker abilities are some manifestation of the Force, in a manner similar to Force-sensitivity, though certainly not the same thing as true Force-Sensitivity. Others, like Lasat Researcher Dr. Rovat Krallonnen, argues that the Psykers abilities are not some manifestation of the Force but rather another type of mental powers that naturally manifest in sentient species, pointing to the Force-Negative species, the Terrans, as an example of why the theory of Psykers being a weakened variety of Force abilities being wrong. There is still heavy debates about what causes Psyker abilities to manifest, natural evolution, or simply a manifestation of the Force itself, albeit in a much weaker form. Perhaps its' a combination of both, that it is another aspect of evolution but is pushed or influenced by the Force itself. Until more evidence presents itself, only theories can be made about Psykers and how their abilities manifest.

Psykers abilities can manifest in a variety of ways, some of which can be regarded as either "Light Magic" or "Dark Magic", however, most do not fall into either group and are often neutral abilities that are neither benevolent nor malevolent. Though there are certain Psyker abilities that have often looked down upon by the wider galactic society, like Necromancy or other often more self-destructive, malevolent, or perverse abilities that break both sentient and natural laws.

For most Psykers, their abilities aren't limited to a particular set and can vary widely depending upon the skill and training of the Psyker in question. However, that's not to say that there aren't examples of Pysker populated limited to a specific set of abilities or element entirely, take the Xadian Elves or the Benders of Dìqiú, both groups are limited to either a specific "Magic" group, like the Xadian Elves, or a particular element, like the Benders of Dìqiú. But they are the exception, not the norm.

Occasionally, a person can be born both a Psyker and Force-sensitive, and in the process create what is dubbed a Force-Psyker. Though rare, a Force-Psyker can use both sets of abilities to their advantage should they be trained in either. However, the rarity of these individuals makes a master for both sets of skills nearly impossible so most Force-Psyker is either trained in one set of skills or largely self-taught but could never reach their protentional if trained correctly.