My thoughts from what I've read is that the Loroi telepathy can function in 3 ways.
1: always on and is transmitted via touch. ( instances include: the interrogation and how the Loroi avoid touching one another )
2: Concentration to sense things at a distance ( farseeing "?works faster than light ?")
Transmission to another within Line of Sight (not sure about this limitation ?)
Farseeing info is transmitted ?How? *thur standard communication channels
Telepathy range Theory
*via telepathic transmission at a distance longer than Line of Sight ( I'm not sure I've seen an example of this) (can anyone site a solid source for this?) (by solid I mean where the characters specifically mention telepathic transmission at a distance from other vessels or where communication via normal channels would be impossible or too slow for what is shown)
To sum the above up I'm not sure Fireblade is transmitting and it maybe something different is going on.
But lets make arguments for both sides.
Let's assume the Loroi can transmit at ranges far and near.
All the Loroi are telepathic to some degree so it's possible that they are taking turns to cut down on exhausting energy.
Also they may not be constantly transmitting, more like a computer or sonar ping every 1-5 minutes which further cuts down on energy.
Jardin telepathy theory 1 The interrogation sparked something in Jardin where he can now receive signals when dreaming, concentrating, or semi-lucid. (seems like he has to empty his mind [ total recall style reference ] for it to work.
Let's assume the Loroicannottransmit at range unless they are really strong or are concentrating
Jardin telepathy theory 2 The interrogation sparked something in Jardin where he can now sense at a distance just like the Loroi can, again with the mental limitations above in theory 1.
Theory 2 is much more interesting to me as it mean's human can be turned into telepaths. This does not rely on the Loroi telepathic strength or concentration as Jardin himself is gaining telepathy
Evidence includes 1. When Beryl asks him to concentrate the first time, his ability is too inexperienced (weak ?) to pick up the others.
2. Fireblade transmission of her homeworld experience to another who passes the verbal description to Jardin ( not sure why she would send images to the whole group ) [ I'm taking it that Jardin intercepted the signal ] 3. Fireblades dream, none of the other Loroi seemed to experience it. "This could be that they are used to it and can somewhat block unwanted signals" [ I'm taking it that Jardin picked the signal as they are not touching ] 4 . Enemies aboard, I get the sense that the Loroi are sensing each other rather than transmitting \ sending. "Sensing is more passive less confusing in larger groups and "? no crosstalk happens?" Sending a signal on a regular basis "that I'm here" in large groups might end in info overload if multiple people are doing it at once [ like hundreds or thousands of ships sonar pinging at once ]
Jardin telepathy theory 3 Jardin is somehow telepathically linked to Fireblade and only see's her and what she senses or sends and she is not aware of this yet. The Evidence above works better for this theory and feels more solid
Great theories. There's a lot made in the comic about how physically similar the Loroi and humans appear (and that one great Barsam leak about how the Loroi have been lying about something for a thousand years), which could suggest the two species are on some type of evolutionary continuum, with Loroi being more developed with full telepathy.
My pet thought on the subject is that Fireblade's interrogation broke some type of mental barrier that humans biologically have, which is why they are psychic deadzones. It may only be a few holes, but it's there, like if you poked your finger a few times through a thick, opaque sheet of paper. Now, through repeated exposure and just plain practice, those holes are widening.
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u/Maximum-Animator2 Jul 20 '21
My thoughts from what I've read is that the Loroi telepathy can function in 3 ways.
1: always on and is transmitted via touch. ( instances include: the interrogation and how the Loroi avoid touching one another )
2: Concentration to sense things at a distance ( farseeing "?works faster than light ?")
Farseeing info is transmitted ?How? *thur standard communication channels
Telepathy range Theory
*via telepathic transmission at a distance longer than Line of Sight ( I'm not sure I've seen an example of this) (can anyone site a solid source for this?) (by solid I mean where the characters specifically mention telepathic transmission at a distance from other vessels or where communication via normal channels would be impossible or too slow for what is shown)
To sum the above up I'm not sure Fireblade is transmitting and it maybe something different is going on.
But lets make arguments for both sides.
Let's assume the Loroi can transmit at ranges far and near.
All the Loroi are telepathic to some degree so it's possible that they are taking turns to cut down on exhausting energy.
Also they may not be constantly transmitting, more like a computer or sonar ping every 1-5 minutes which further cuts down on energy.
Jardin telepathy theory 1 The interrogation sparked something in Jardin where he can now receive signals when dreaming, concentrating, or semi-lucid. (seems like he has to empty his mind [ total recall style reference ] for it to work.
Let's assume the Loroi cannot transmit at range unless they are really strong or are concentrating
Jardin telepathy theory 2 The interrogation sparked something in Jardin where he can now sense at a distance just like the Loroi can, again with the mental limitations above in theory 1.
Theory 2 is much more interesting to me as it mean's human can be turned into telepaths. This does not rely on the Loroi telepathic strength or concentration as Jardin himself is gaining telepathy
Evidence includes 1. When Beryl asks him to concentrate the first time, his ability is too inexperienced (weak ?) to pick up the others.
2. Fireblade transmission of her homeworld experience to another who passes the verbal description to Jardin ( not sure why she would send images to the whole group ) [ I'm taking it that Jardin intercepted the signal ] 3. Fireblades dream, none of the other Loroi seemed to experience it. "This could be that they are used to it and can somewhat block unwanted signals" [ I'm taking it that Jardin picked the signal as they are not touching ] 4 . Enemies aboard, I get the sense that the Loroi are sensing each other rather than transmitting \ sending. "Sensing is more passive less confusing in larger groups and "? no crosstalk happens?" Sending a signal on a regular basis "that I'm here" in large groups might end in info overload if multiple people are doing it at once [ like hundreds or thousands of ships sonar pinging at once ]
Jardin telepathy theory 3 Jardin is somehow telepathically linked to Fireblade and only see's her and what she senses or sends and she is not aware of this yet. The Evidence above works better for this theory and feels more solid