Social Influencing

Social Influencing is the ability to emotionally, psychologically, and mentally influence a person to gain an advantage or have them perform certain tasks. This ability is particularly advantageous in intellectual warfare between characters.

Forms of Social Influencing:

• Deception: Misleading or lying to manipulate someone's perception or actions.
• Fear Instigation: Using intimidation or threats to control behavior.
• Seduction: Attracting or enticing someone to influence their decisions.
• Coercion: Forcing someone to act in a certain way through threats or pressure.

Applications in Non-Combat Situations:

• Demotivation: Undermining an opponent's confidence or morale.
• Gaslighting: Manipulating someone into questioning their reality or sanity.
• Buying Time: Distracting or delaying an opponent to gain a strategic advantage.
• Extortion: Forcing someone to divulge important information or resources.
• Manipulation: Guiding someone to approach a situation in a way that benefits the user.