Sister Psyche
Overview
| Sister Psyche | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Zone | Independence Port |
| Coordinates | (-1636, 0, -5856) |
| Level Range | 20-25 |
| Introduced By | None |
| Introduces | None |
| Enemy Groups | |
| Badges |
 Sister Psyche's Comrade |
Sister Psyche is a Hero, a Task Force organizer in Independence Port, and a member of the Surviving Eight and the Freedom Phalanx.
Heroes find her:
- in Recluse's Victory as a Neutral signature Hero
- on the Agree to Mender Silos' mission mission during the Mender Silos Task Force as a Pet and an Ally (Levels 46-50).
Villains face her:
- in Recluse's Victory as a signature Hero and an Enemy
- on the Defeat future Freedom Phalanx mission during the Lord Recluse as a Hero and an Enemy (Levels 45-50)
- on the Destroy Statesman and Freedom Phalanx mission during the Lord Recluse as a Hero and an Enemy (Levels 45-50)
- on the Determine the true depths of Manticore's evil ways mission during the Mender Silos Strike Force as a Hero and an Enemy (Levels 46-50).
- on the Assault Siren's Call mission during the Mender Silos Strike Force as a Hero and an Enemy (Levels 46-50).
Background
| Sister Psyche | |
|---|---|
 Mindriding psychic | |
| Details | |
| Real Name | Shalice Tilman |
| Gender | Female |
| Archetype | Controller |
| Affiliation | Freedom Phalanx |
| Age | Unknown |
| Romantic Associations | Justin Sinclair (husband) |
| Known Family | Unknown |
| Primary Powers | Mind Control |
| Secondary Powers | Force Field |
| Zone Locations | Independence Port |
Description
Even in her childhood, it was obvious that Sister Psyche was blessed. The tremendous scope of her mental powers was far beyond that of any hero, past or present. When the Rikti War descended, Sister Psyche knew she had to make her gift count. She did, but at a price. She exhausted her powers so thoroughly that she fell into a coma. A young heroine named Aurora Borealis offered to play host to Sister Psyche's projected mental self. Of course, this situation could not last forever. Now back in her own body, Sister Psyche has dedicated herself to helping to shape the tremendous gifts of the young Aurora. It's a responsibility she takes seriously, as well as a consolation for the loss of her former protoge, Malaise. When the psychic link between the two women was first disrupted, Sister Psyche lost her mental control over Malaise's dual personalities. The evil Malaise reasserted himself, and quickly made his departure. His present whereabouts are as yet unknown.
Note: Malaise is currently a member of the Vindicators, led by Ms. Liberty.
History
Shalice Tilman was born with powerful mental powers. She used her psychic abilities to help defeat the Rikti. Her efforts during the Rikti War temporarily burned out her powers, and she fell into a coma. She shared the form of a young heroine, Aurora Borealis until she was able to return to her own body. Sister Psyche is one of the Surviving Eight, dedicated to helping Paragon City rebuild after the Rikti War.
Her previous sidekick was Malaise until her mind link with him was severed. Although Malaise had a brief episode of becoming a villain again, he is still a hero and a member of the Vindicators. However, Aurora Borealis took over his position as Sister Psyche's sidekick.
Character Stats
Secret Identity: Shalice Tilman Sinclair
Origin: Mutation
Archetype: Controller
Primary Powers: Mind Control
Secondary Powers: Force Field
Other Powers: Energy Blast, Primal Forces Mastery, Flight
Signature Power: Mindriding
See Also
- Sister Psyche's Freedom Phalanx profile for a list of her powers
Task Force
See Sister Psyche Task Force (note that it is now only available via Ouroboros, having been replaced with the Penelope Yin Task Force).
Badge
This article or section contains information that no longer applies to the current version of City of Heroes/Villains. It is provided for historical purposes.
Prior to Issue 23, villains and rogues earned the Interrogator Badge by defeating Sister Psyche in Recluse's Victory.
Publications
Comic Book
Sister Psyche's first appearance was City of Heroes #1 by Top Cow.
The Freedom Phalanx
Sister Psyche appears in The Freedom Phalanx by Robin Laws.
Engagement and Wedding
In Issue 20 of the Top Cow imprint of the City of Heroes comic book, Sister Psyche got engaged to Manticore, and on Valentines Day 2008, the pair were wed in Ouroboros. After the vows, Lord Recluse and his minions arrived and the villains attempted to crash the wedding, but failed.
Notes
- Sister Psyche was created by Jack Emmert.
- Sister Psyche's Praetorian Earth counterpart is Mother Mayhem.
- Sister Psyche's Cimeroran counterpart is Sister Solaris.
- Sister Psyche believes her origin may be misleading, as she states her origin is a psionic, and not a mutant.
- Unusually for a signature heroine, Sister Psyche possesses no unique costume parts.