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by Cullen

There are two articles that are reqired reading:
Thread Construction by Cullen
The Strength of a Weave by FrozenFlames
You must be able to sustain complex thread-constructs with 5-6 threads woven together to be able to use the techniques listed in this article. It is highly recommended that you be able to program your threads.

All right everyone; let’s get down to it. This article is clearly about thread shielding. Now you might ask, why go through the trouble of learning this? Well the key reasons are:

1. Reliability: The program density and cohesive properties of threads allow for a much stronger and longer lasting shield.
2. Strength: the same aspects apply, allowing the shield to withstand more stress.
3. Variability: Do to the nature of thread, this shield type allows for multiple defenses within the same space, without worrying about data degradation.

Here is the easiest way to create a thread shield when you are just starting out. First you need to create a shell of raw energy, programmed around you in the structure you want. Pump a rather substantial amount of energy into this area/shell-esque shield. Once you have a decent amount stored (of raw energy) program a strong resistance to change in shape, and then a basic mesh grid. Now condense this energy into an ovular (or whatever base shape you want) sturdy mesh grid. This therefore becomes your base thread and provides a place to weave in the rest of the threads.

The next step is to flow in extra raw energy, and make sure it is affected properly into an even shape by the initial mesh. Now then, Focus energy in front of you (probably between your hands) and create a large quantity of thread from it. This should be your primary defense programming (empathy, cloaking, whatever) now split the thread and weave it into the mesh, preferable getting a fairly even distribution. You need to make sure you can run 10-20 threads at once for this, basically by giving the same order and weaving them through, first vertically, then horizontally, or vise-versa. Once you have this thoroughly woven through make sure to set it in place, and test a little more raw energy with it. It should form the correct defense. Next you add whatever else you want the same way. I leave these next several threads to you, based on need, but remember not to put in two threads with conflicting programming (you will just rip the whole shield apart and have to start all over.) Once you have them all in place, you need to set up one last thread, which is programmed to maintain the data of the others. You can do this as either a tightly interwoven thread, or like a ‘laminate’ covering over all of them. If you chose to do it as a laminate, make sure you don’t accidentally direct the programming into the threads themselves, and mess up the whole project. The laminate style also acts as a protector, helping with data degradation, but again, is a little trickier to program.

And there you have it, your very own thread-shield.

Tips:
Be careful on the weaves, if you don’t get a good tight weave the shielding can end up uneven.
Assign mental colors to the thread as you weave it. It helps for later repair and keeping straight which thread is which.

Thank you for reading this article, and my all your efforts be met with eventual success.

by Stony1205

In the psionic world today, it is important to protect one's self. In an area seen as non-existent, it is hard to find information on these various topics. Many people are now introducing themselves to psionics, and they need protection from various dangers. This protection resides in the form of shields. I find shields to be the most fascinating of all constructs. Their uses are limitless, and there is always something new you can do with them. Hosted in this article is my simple way of making a bubble shield. Note: In order to make any shield, you must be able to make a dense and long-standing psiball.

Let's get started. First, we need to decide on a purpose for our shield. The objective should be simple and clear to you. For this demonstration, let's use this: Keep out all outside energies, and keep deliberate energies inside. Now that we have our objective, we can begin creating the actual shield.

Start by drawing energy and moving it around your body. You don't have to send it to anywhere specific, just move the energy around you. Don't push it, just let it flow like a small stream. Do this for about five to ten minutes or until you feel a strong, steady flow. Now move the energy up and out of your head, spouting it randomly like a water fountain. This will get you to feel what it's like to have mass energy rushing past your head. Warning!: If you feel lightheaded or sick at any time, stop immediately! Next time just move the energy more slowly. Keep moving the energy past your head until you achieve another steady flow.

Now it's time to create the sphere. Most shields have a round egg like shape to them, sort of like a force bubble. However, some shields rest on your skin. It's up to you what you want to do, just be sure to leave enough elbow room in your shield so you don't feel claustrophobic. Now, take the energy coming out of your head and begin to visualize it falling down and collecting at the floor. Picture the energy taking form of a bubble around you, one piece at a time. I sometimes picture my energy orbs as bricks stacking up and becoming one solid wall, but you're free to picture whatever you wish. While you are doing this, concentrate hard on your objective from before. Will the shield to do this intention and keep adding energy. When your shield surrounds you in an egg shape, add more energy to make it denser (just like the psiball!). Keep thinking on your intention!

The last step of this process will take some Will Power. What is will power? Ok, here's an example: Have you ever wanted something to eat right before dinner, but you stop yourself because it's not right? That's a (bad) example of will power. You force yourself to do something that you otherwise wouldn't do. In this case, you must WILL you shield to stay with you, and keep solid. Just visualize it staying with you and talk a little mean to it.

There, you've made a shield! That wasn't SO bad now was it? To keep your shields up, you'll need to add more energy to them every day. This is called regeneration. (duh!) If you ever want to get rid of your shield, picture it just disintegrating. If you take it down in one fell swoop, you'll end up with a monster of a headache. If you didn't get a shield the first time, try, try again! This takes lots of practice to get perfect. If you have ANY questions, please feel free to e-mail me at: psionline@gmail.com