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{{Quote|My Mind is the only Sanctuary that Has not been Stolen from Me. Men have tried to breach it before, but I've Learned to Defend it vigorously, for I am only safe with my Innermost thoughts.|Murtagh Morzansson (Inheritance Cycle)}}
  
{{Quote|My Mind is the only Sanctuary that Has not been Stolen from Me. Men have tried to breach it before, but I've Learned to Defend it vigorously, for I am only safe with my Innermost thoughts.|Murtagh Morzansson (Inheritance Cycle)}}
 
{{Quote|It will take more than head games to stop me! You may have invaded my mind and my body, but there's one thing a Saiyan always keeps...his PRIDE!|Vegeta (Dragon Ball Z) resisting Babidi's mind control.}}
  
{{Quote|It will take more than head games to stop me! You may have invaded my mind and my body, but there's one thing a Saiyan always keeps...his PRIDE!|Vegeta (Dragon Ball Z) resisting Babidi's mind control.}}
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{{Quote|That's adorable. My thoughts are not available to you toots. They never ever were. So don't go givin' yourself a migraine.|Agatha Harkness (Marvel Cinematic Universe) after Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch fails to read her mind}}
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The power to '''be highly resistant to psychic attacks'''. Opposite to [[Mental Shield Penetration]]. Not to be confused with [[Psychic Shadow]]. Lesser version of [[Psychic Immunity]].
  
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{{Quote|What?! I cannot read you!|Psycho Mantis (Metal Gear Solid)}}
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The power to '''be highly resistant to psychic attacks'''. Opposite to [[Mental Shield Penetration]]. Psychic version of [[Peak Human Durability/Supernatural|Supernatural Durability]]. Not to be confused with [[Psychic Shadow]]. Lesser version of [[Psychic Immunity]].
   
 
==Also Called==
  
==Also Called==
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*Hypnosis/Control Resistance
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*Mental Protection/Shield
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*Mental Barrier/Protection/Shield
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*[[w:c:Harrypotter:Occlumency|Occlumency]]
  
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*Mind Block
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*Mind Control Resistance
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*[[w:c:Harrypotter:Occlumency|Occlumency]] (Harry Potter)
 
*Perspicuity
  
*Perspicuity
 
*Psychic Resistance
  
*Psychic Resistance
 
*Telepathic/Telepathy Resistance
  
*Telepathic/Telepathy Resistance
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*Mind Control Resistance
  
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*Hypnosis/Control Resistance
  
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*Mind Block
  
   
 
==Capabilities==
  
==Capabilities==
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The user is highly resistant to any/all mental intrusion, including psychic or empathic powers, [[Hypnosis]], [[Mental Hallucination]], deception, etc. [[Telepathy|Mind readers]] only “hear” static, while [[Mind Control|mind controllers]] are incapable of manipulating those shielded.
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The user is highly resistant to any/all mental intrusion, including psychic or empathic powers, [[Hypnosis]], [[Mental Hallucination]], deception, etc. [[Telepathy|Mind readers]] only “hear” static, while [[Mind Control|mind controllers]] will have trouble manipulating those shielded.
   
 
==Applications==
  
==Applications==
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*[[Control Opposition]]
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*[[High Resistance]] to mental intrusion and manipulation.
  
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*[[Mental Resistance]]
 
*[[Illusion Awareness]]
  
*[[Illusion Awareness]]
   
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*[[Control Negation]]
  
*[[Control Negation]]
 
*[[Imperceptibility]]
  
*[[Imperceptibility]]
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*[[Mental Manipulation]]
  
 
*[[Mind Anchoring]]
  
*[[Mind Anchoring]]
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*[[Mind Manipulation]]
 
*[[Protection]]
  
*[[Protection]]
 
*[[Psychic Immunity]]
  
*[[Psychic Immunity]]
 
*[[Psychic Shadow]]
  
*[[Psychic Shadow]]
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*[[Thought Regulation]]
  
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*The psychic version of [[Tracking Evasion]].
  
 
*[[Reflective Immutability]]
  
*[[Reflective Immutability]]
 
*[[Telekinesis Immunity]]
  
*[[Telekinesis Immunity]]
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*[[Thought Regulation]]
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*The psychic version of [[Tracking Evasion]].
   
 
==Limitations==
  
==Limitations==
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*Shield may have to be consciously activated.
  
*Shield may have to be consciously activated.
 
*May have weakness against [[Consciousness Separation]] and [[Consciousness Shattering]].
  
*May have weakness against [[Consciousness Separation]] and [[Consciousness Shattering]].
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*Objects that bestow it may interfere with the user's psychic abilities.
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*Still vulnerable to [[Emotion Manipulation]] as their minds are only protected, not their emotions or feelings.
  
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**As such, if one lets their emotions get the better of them, it might leave their minds vulnerable.
  
   
 
==Known Users==
  
==Known Users==
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*Toa Orde (''Bionicle'')
  
*Toa Orde (''Bionicle'')
 
*Toa Varian (''Bionicle'')
  
*Toa Varian (''Bionicle'')
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*Danny Fenton/Phantom (''Danny Phantom'')
 
*Bruce Wayne/Batman (''DC Comics'')
  
*Bruce Wayne/Batman (''DC Comics'')
 
*Joker (''DC Comics''); via [[Alien Mind]]
  
*Joker (''DC Comics''); via [[Alien Mind]]
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*Raven (''DC Comics'')
  
*Raven (''DC Comics'')
 
*Gene-Actives (''DC Comics'')
  
*Gene-Actives (''DC Comics'')
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*Various characters (''Dragon Ball Super'')
 
*Phillip J. Fry (''Futurama'')
  
*Phillip J. Fry (''Futurama'')
 
*[http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Sage_(Earth-616) Sage] (''Marvel Comics'')
  
*[http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Sage_(Earth-616) Sage] (''Marvel Comics'')
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*Peter Parker/Spider-Man (''Marvel Comics'')
  
*Peter Parker/Spider-Man (''Marvel Comics'')
 
*[https://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Wilson_Fisk_(Earth-616) Wilson Fisk/Kingpin] (''Marvel Comics''); via [[Indomitable Will]]
  
*[https://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Wilson_Fisk_(Earth-616) Wilson Fisk/Kingpin] (''Marvel Comics''); via [[Indomitable Will]]
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*Phil Coulson ("Marvel Comics")
 
*Virgil Hawkins/Static (''Static Shock'')
  
*Virgil Hawkins/Static (''Static Shock'')
   
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**Brotherhood of the Five
  
**Brotherhood of the Five
 
**Jeremy Gilbert
 
**Jeremy Gilbert
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*En Sabah Nur/Apocalypse (''X-Men Movies'')
 
*X-23 Children (''X-Men Movies'')
 
*X-23 Children (''X-Men Movies'')
 
**Laura/X-23 via Supernatural Regeneration
 
**Laura/X-23 via Supernatural Regeneration
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*Agatha Harkness (''Marvel Cinematic Universe'')
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*Various Supernatural Beings (''The Vampire Diaries/The Originals/Legacies'')
   
 
===Video Games===
  
===Video Games===
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*[http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-3125 SCP-3125 - The Escapee] (''SCP Foundation'')
  
*[http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-3125 SCP-3125 - The Escapee] (''SCP Foundation'')
 
*[http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-4043 SCP-4043 - Gaia] (''SCP Foundation'')
  
*[http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-4043 SCP-4043 - Gaia] (''SCP Foundation'')
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*[http://www.scpwiki.com/drclef-member-page A█████ H████ C███/Francis Wojciechoski/Agent Ukulele/SCP-4231-B/Dr. Alto Clef] (''SCP Foundation'')
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*[http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-784-arc Adrian Andrews] (''SCP Foundation'')
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*[http://www.scpwiki.com/welcome-to-delta-t Captain Watts/Reggie/Robert Alexander Watts/Robbie/Regina Alexis Watts] (''SCP Foundation'')
 
*[http://stupidmariobros.wikia.com/wiki/Blaire_Vherestorm Blaire Vherestorm] (''Stupid Mario Brothers'')}}
  
*[http://stupidmariobros.wikia.com/wiki/Blaire_Vherestorm Blaire Vherestorm] (''Stupid Mario Brothers'')}}
   
 
==Known Objects==
  
==Known Objects==
 
*Metebelis Crystal (''Doctor Who'')
  
*Metebelis Crystal (''Doctor Who'')
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* Adamantine (''Marvel Comics'')
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* Adamantium (''Marvel Comics'')
 
*Magneto's Helmet (''Marvel Comics'')
  
*Magneto's Helmet (''Marvel Comics'')
 
*Mind Gem (''Marvel Comics'')
  
*Mind Gem (''Marvel Comics'')
 
*Juggernaut's Helmet (''Marvel Comics'')
  
*Juggernaut's Helmet (''Marvel Comics'')
 
*Fantomex's Mask (''Marvel Comics'')
  
*Fantomex's Mask (''Marvel Comics'')
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*[http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-148 SCP-148 - The "Telekill" Alloy] ''(SCP Foundation)''
  
 
*[http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-714 SCP-714 - The Jaded Ring] ''(SCP Foundation)''
  
*[http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-714 SCP-714 - The Jaded Ring] ''(SCP Foundation)''
 
*Black Ops Psionic Amplifier/Psi Amp (''System Shock 2'')
  
*Black Ops Psionic Amplifier/Psi Amp (''System Shock 2'')
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*Skyfire (Wings of Fire)
   
 
==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
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George Ben 10.jpg|Sir George (Ben 10) is immune to mind control, thanks in part due to his suit of armor.
  
George Ben 10.jpg|Sir George (Ben 10) is immune to mind control, thanks in part due to his suit of armor.
 
Batman.jpg|Thanks to his strong will, Bruce Wayne/Batman (DC Comics) is resistant to mind control.
  
Batman.jpg|Thanks to his strong will, Bruce Wayne/Batman (DC Comics) is resistant to mind control.
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Danny willpower over Mind control.gif|Because of Danny’s (Danny Phantom) strong willpower, he is able to resist Freakshow's mind control
 
The-ventriloquist-vs-psycho-pirate-2.jpg|Due to his split personality Scarface, Arnold Wesker/The Ventriloquist (DC Comics) is resistant to psychic powers and empathic powers..
  
The-ventriloquist-vs-psycho-pirate-2.jpg|Due to his split personality Scarface, Arnold Wesker/The Ventriloquist (DC Comics) is resistant to psychic powers and empathic powers..
 
Preus.JPG|Preus's (DC Comics) breastplate both protects him from telepathic penetration ''and'' allows him to eavesdrop on telepathic conversations.
  
Preus.JPG|Preus's (DC Comics) breastplate both protects him from telepathic penetration ''and'' allows him to eavesdrop on telepathic conversations.
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Fanoxean Wiki.jpg|The darkness in Fanoxean's (The Young Guardians) mind is so great that it renders him immune to all forms of telepathic assault.
  
Fanoxean Wiki.jpg|The darkness in Fanoxean's (The Young Guardians) mind is so great that it renders him immune to all forms of telepathic assault.
 
Daphne-infobox.png|Daphne Powell (No Ordinary Family)
  
Daphne-infobox.png|Daphne Powell (No Ordinary Family)
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JJ-infobox.png|JJ Powell (No Ordinary Family) can resist his sister's "Telepathic Push" due to his brain functioning more powerfully.
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JJ-infobox.png|JJ Powell (No Ordinary Family) can resist his sister's "Telepathic Push" due to his brain functioning more Psychic Shield by Solid Snake.png|Solid Snake (Metal Gear) was able to block out Psycho Mantis' mind-reading ability.
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Solid Snake.png|Solid Snake (Metal Gear) was able to block out Psycho Mantis' mind-reading ability.
  
 
Gene MGS.jpg|Gene's (Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops) mental shielding is so powerful that not even his psychic henchman, Ursula, can read his mind.
  
Gene MGS.jpg|Gene's (Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops) mental shielding is so powerful that not even his psychic henchman, Ursula, can read his mind.
 
SS-DH2-Official-Wallpaper-severus-snape-23388300-1680-1050.jpg|Severus Snape (Harry Potter) an accomplished practitioner of Occlumency.
  
SS-DH2-Official-Wallpaper-severus-snape-23388300-1680-1050.jpg|Severus Snape (Harry Potter) an accomplished practitioner of Occlumency.

Revision as of 20:12, 26 July 2021

"My Mind is the only Sanctuary that Has not been Stolen from Me. Men have tried to breach it before, but I've Learned to Defend it vigorously, for I am only safe with my Innermost thoughts."
― Murtagh Morzansson (Inheritance Cycle)
"It will take more than head games to stop me! You may have invaded my mind and my body, but there's one thing a Saiyan always keeps...his PRIDE!"
― Vegeta (Dragon Ball Z) resisting Babidi's mind control.
"That's adorable. My thoughts are not available to you toots. They never ever were. So don't go givin' yourself a migraine."
― Agatha Harkness (Marvel Cinematic Universe) after Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch fails to read her mind
"What?! I cannot read you!"
― Psycho Mantis (Metal Gear Solid)

The power to be highly resistant to psychic attacks. Opposite to Mental Shield Penetration. Psychic version of Supernatural Durability. Not to be confused with Psychic Shadow. Lesser version of Psychic Immunity.

Also Called

  • Hypnosis/Control Resistance
  • Mental Barrier/Protection/Shield
  • Mind Block
  • Mind Control Resistance
  • Occlumency (Harry Potter)
  • Perspicuity
  • Psychic Resistance
  • Telepathic/Telepathy Resistance

Capabilities

The user is highly resistant to any/all mental intrusion, including psychic or empathic powers, Hypnosis, Mental Hallucination, deception, etc. Mind readers only “hear” static, while mind controllers will have trouble manipulating those shielded.

Applications

Techniques

Variations

Associations

Limitations

  • Users are only resistant, not immune.
  • Doesn't work against physical abilities or actual attacks.
  • May require mental discipline and focus to prevent external penetration.
  • Mental Shield Penetration may be able to penetrate the shield.
  • Meta Fear Inducement can affect them directly regardless of how powerful their psychic shielding is.
  • Powerful opponents may still be able to affect the user to some extent.
  • Shield may have to be consciously activated.
  • May have weakness against Consciousness Separation and Consciousness Shattering.
  • Objects that bestow it may interfere with the user's psychic abilities.

Known Users

See Also: Psychic Block Defense and Psychic Static.

Cartoons/Comics

Anime/Manga

  • Tetsuo Shima (Akira)
  • Misaka Mikoto (A Certain Scientific Railgun)
  • Utsuro (Gintama)
  • Inuyasha (InuYasha); via Feral Mind
  • Ursula Callistis (Little Witch Academia); via Empathic Shield Spell
  • Saitama (One Punch Man)
  • Sakamaki Izayoi (Problem Children are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?)
  • Users of The Darkness (Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V)
  • Jaden Yuki (Yu-Gi-Oh! GX); via fusing Yubel
  • Kaoru Akashi (Zettai Karen Children)

Literature

  • Occlumens (Harry Potter)
  • Magicians (Inheritance Cycle)
    • Eragon
    • Murtagh
  • Roran (Inheritance Cycle)
  • Nasuada (Inheritance Cycle)
  • Mages (King's Dark Tidings)
  • Rezkin (King's Dark Tidings)
  • Beaufort "Beau" Swan (Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined)
  • Jeb Batchelder (Maximum Ride)
  • Foster (The Medusa Project)
  • Ghost-Whispering Supernaturals (Shadow Falls)
  • Yuuzhan Vong (Star Wars)
  • Isabella "Bella" Swan (Twilight Saga)
  • Fanoxean (The Young Guardians)
  • Unknown wielder (The Young Guardians)

Live Television/Movies

  • Vampires (Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel)
  • The Doctor (Doctor Who)
  • Changelings (Star Trek)
  • Cardassians (Star Trek)
  • Eli's Clones (Heroes)
  • Joshua King (No Ordinary Family)
  • Daphne Powell (No Ordinary Family)
  • JJ Powell (No Ordinary Family)
  • Jessica Jones (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
  • Supernatural Hunters (The Vampire Diaries/The Originals)
    • Brotherhood of the Five
    • Jeremy Gilbert
  • En Sabah Nur/Apocalypse (X-Men Movies)
  • X-23 Children (X-Men Movies)
    • Laura/X-23 via Supernatural Regeneration
  • Agatha Harkness (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
  • Various Supernatural Beings (The Vampire Diaries/The Originals/Legacies)

Video Games

  • Donkey Kong (Donkey Kong)
  • Solid Snake (Metal Gear)
  • Gene (Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops)
  • Steel-type Pokémon (Pokémon)
  • Psychic-type Pokémon (Pokémon)
  • Razputin Aquato (Psychonauts)
  • Dragons (Skylanders)

Tabletop Games

  • Sisters Of Silence (Warhammer 40k)

Web Original/Series

Known Objects

  • Metebelis Crystal (Doctor Who)
  • Adamantine (Marvel Comics)
  • Adamantium (Marvel Comics)
  • Magneto's Helmet (Marvel Comics)
  • Mind Gem (Marvel Comics)
  • Juggernaut's Helmet (Marvel Comics)
  • Fantomex's Mask (Marvel Comics)
  • SCP-714 - The Jaded Ring (SCP Foundation)
  • Black Ops Psionic Amplifier/Psi Amp (System Shock 2)
  • Skyfire (Wings of Fire)

Gallery

Comic/Cartoons

Others

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