Psychokinesis

Psychokinesis or telekinesis, is the ability to move objects with the power of the mind, without applying any evident physical force.

After unshielded exposure to the barrier at the edge of the galaxy, Gary Mitchell developed this ability, among others. Evidence from the Valiant's recorder-marker suggested that at least one individual in that crew also developed the ability. (TOS: "Where No Man Has Gone Before")

The Platonians acquired the ability after settling on Platonius, thanks to an unusual substance named kironide. Because kironide must be processed by the pituitary gland, individuals with gland defects, like Alexander, could not process the substance and therefore did not develop the power. (TOS: "Plato's Stepchildren")

Some Vulcans posess this ability. (Star Trek III: The Search for Spock)

The remote Federation outpost Darwin Genetic Research Station on Gagarin IV experimented in genetic engineering, which included making all of their "children" telekinetic, as well as telepathic. Trapped in an observation bay, the 'children' (who appeared to be in their early 20's) would play three-dimensional chess with their telekinesis. (TNG: "Unnatural Selection")

Some Vorta also have this ability, such as Eris. (DS9: "The Jem'Hadar")

Centuries ago, the Ocampa naturally had this power but after years of care from the Caretaker it fell into misuse. A group of them that left learned this ablity from Suspiria. (VOY: "Caretaker", "Cold Fire")

Just before leaving the ship, Kes' powers had advanced so much her telekinesis activated without her even trying, such as when the Doctor asked for a hypospray it flew across the room to her. (VOY: "The Gift")

See also

• Psychoprojective telepathy
• Telekinetic suppression collar
• Telepathy
• Extrasensory perception

External Link(s)

• Psychokinesis at Wikipedia