OK, smarty, then whats the difference between Psi and Taint?
• A psion uses subquantum forces, powered by the recently discovered “psion particle,” through as yet unrevealed means, to manipulate the fundamental particles and forces of the universe. The Mazarin-Rashoud Node in the brain of Aberrants allows them to manipulate the strong and weak inter-nuclear forces, using a type of radiation known as “taint.” They are completely different sources of powers. Really. They mean it. They’re not kidding. From a post to the Trinity mailing list by game creator Andrew Bates: “Taint is supposedly what causes the development of the Mazarin-Rashoud node; has interacted with the Midwest ecology in a different way to twist and sterilize much of the region; has combined with and broken down some peoples’ genetic structure as with D. Frankly, scientists are unsure exactly what the taint is — and whether Aberrants spread it, or it creates Aberrants (or both!). And they’ve had a century to puzzle at it. (The fact that it seems somehow opposed to psi — an energ
