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Mentasynth is a form of advanced bio-engineering developed by the Eridani.

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Although it is not clear what the process is, it results in enhanced mental abilities of certain animals, resulting in increased intelligence and empathy. The abilities that result from mentasynth are genetically transmitted and will not fade with intervening generations.

Mentasynth-Enhanced Creatures[]

  • Fire lizards - Fire lizards were the first Pernese fauna to be exposed to mentasynth
  • Dragons - Dragons, a genetically-engineered versions of fire lizards, were exposed to mentasynth during their creation to increase their telepathy
  • Watch-wher - Watch-whers are another version of Pernese dragons that were created to fight Thread at night
  • Dolphins - Mentasynth-enhanced dolphins were introduced to Pern by the colonists. The enhancement gave the dolphins the ability to talk to humans. The immigrants were all volunteers, and themselves descendants of the original pods that agreed to be enhanced.
  • Felines - Mentasynth enhancement does not work well on felines; large cats go rapidly feral, and the procedure was strongly not recommended.
  • Canines (dogs) were not given it, for they were known to have problems with it.
  • Humans - They were first mistrusted but they became good healers and their descendants came to Pern.
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