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'''Telepathy''' is a [[psychic]] ability which allows mind-to-mind communication, the term can also be used to describe and is often linked to mind-control, and certain types of hypnosis. Telepathy can take varied forms, from an exchange of images, experiences, to associated emotions, and even mind-to-mind "conversation" between two or more individuals, however it is possible for a skilled telepath to monitor the minds of others without being detected. Some species and individuals can use their telepathy at a distance, but others need to be in close-proximity, and others need to touch the subject they wish to "Read". Time Lords, for example, tend to be touch-telepaths, but aren't always limited in this fashion.
'''Telepathy''' is a [[psychic]] ability which allows mind-to-mind communication. The term can also be used to describe and is often linked to mind-control, and certain types of hypnosis. Telepathy can take varied forms, from an exchange of images, experiences, to associated emotions, and even mind-to-mind "conversation" between two or more individuals, however it is possible for a skilled telepath to monitor the minds of others without being detected. Some species and individuals can use their telepathy at a distance, but others need to be in close-proximity, and others need to touch the subject they wish to "Read". Time Lords, for example, tend to be touch-telepaths, but aren't always limited in this fashion.


Telepathy is a more fully-developed mental ability than Empathy, which simply allows one to sense the emotions of another.
Telepathy is a more fully-developed mental ability than Empathy, which simply allows one to sense the emotions of another.


[[TARDIS]]es such as [[the Doctor]]'s [[Type 40]] have telepathic abilities from dedicated systems known as [[Telepathic circuits]]; among other functions, these translate any language for the passengers.  
[[TARDIS]]es such as [[the Doctor]]'s [[Type 40]] have telepathic abilities from dedicated systems known as [[Telepathic circuits]]; among other functions, these translate any language for the passengers.


A rare mineral known as [[Matricite]] can block telepathy. ([[PDA]]: ''[[Synthespians™]]'')
A rare mineral known as [[Matricite]] can block telepathy. ([[PDA]]: ''[[Synthespians™]]'')
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==Telepathic species==
==Telepathic species==
Species known to have telepathic powers include:  
Species known to have telepathic powers include:
*The [[Time Lord]]s ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sensorites]]'')
*The [[Time Lord]]s ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sensorites]]'')
*[[Sensorite]]s ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sensorites]]'')
*[[Sensorite]]s ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sensorites]]'')
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*The [[Xhinn]] ([[PDA]]: ''[[Amorality Tale]]'')
*The [[Xhinn]] ([[PDA]]: ''[[Amorality Tale]]'')
*[[Eternal]]s ([[DW]]: ''[[Enlightenment (TV story)|Enlightenment]]'')
*[[Eternal]]s ([[DW]]: ''[[Enlightenment (TV story)|Enlightenment]]'')
*[[Kitling|Kitlings]] ([[DW]]: [[Survival]])
*[[Kitling]]s ([[DW]]: [[Survival]])
*[[Cheetah People]] ([[DW]]: [[Survival]])
*[[Cheetah People]] ([[DW]]: [[Survival]])
*[[Boekind]] ([[DW]]: ''[[New Earth (TV story)|New Earth]]'')
*[[Boekind]] ([[DW]]: ''[[New Earth (TV story)|New Earth]]'')
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*The [[Butterfly Person|Butterfly People]] ([[TW]]: ''[[Greeks Bearing Gifts]]'' [[SJA]]: ''[[Invasion of the Bane]]'')
*The [[Butterfly Person|Butterfly People]] ([[TW]]: ''[[Greeks Bearing Gifts]]'' [[SJA]]: ''[[Invasion of the Bane]]'')
*The [[Ood]] ([[DW]]: ''[[The Impossible Planet]]'', ''[[The Satan Pit]]'')
*The [[Ood]] ([[DW]]: ''[[The Impossible Planet]]'', ''[[The Satan Pit]]'')
*[[Vespiform|Vespiforms]] ([[DW]]: ''[[The Unicorn and the Wasp]]'')<br />
*[[Vespiform]]s ([[DW]]: ''[[The Unicorn and the Wasp]]'')<br />


== Individuals with ability ==
== Individuals with ability ==

Revision as of 04:03, 16 February 2010

Telepathy is a psychic ability which allows mind-to-mind communication. The term can also be used to describe and is often linked to mind-control, and certain types of hypnosis. Telepathy can take varied forms, from an exchange of images, experiences, to associated emotions, and even mind-to-mind "conversation" between two or more individuals, however it is possible for a skilled telepath to monitor the minds of others without being detected. Some species and individuals can use their telepathy at a distance, but others need to be in close-proximity, and others need to touch the subject they wish to "Read". Time Lords, for example, tend to be touch-telepaths, but aren't always limited in this fashion.

Telepathy is a more fully-developed mental ability than Empathy, which simply allows one to sense the emotions of another.

TARDISes such as the Doctor's Type 40 have telepathic abilities from dedicated systems known as Telepathic circuits; among other functions, these translate any language for the passengers.

A rare mineral known as Matricite can block telepathy. (PDA: Synthespians™)

On Yemaya 4 in 2257 several human colonists develop telepathic and telekinetic abilities. (NA: Sleepy)

Telepathic species

Species known to have telepathic powers include:

Individuals with ability

Devices to facilitate telepathy

Telepathy


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