"My civilization utilizes disciplines based on various mental techniques, some which might qualify as similar to your 'hypnotic recall' idea- the mentat states, mainly. But, we haven't bothered with mass mesmerism. I can see where the idea has some potential. Sounds like a potentially efficient way to quell a riot. Might even be useful on the battlefield, once or twice." After the first couple of uses, a surprise weapon tended to lose some of its sting, what with measures would logically be taken to defend against it in the future. The Baron could also think of some other uses for hypnotic induction- namely the amusement it might provide with a room full of attractive young slaves. One wasn't always in the mood for wrestling the new ones into submission, after all. He kept this potential use for mass-mesmerism to himself, however. Not out of any sense of decency, but rather because he was more interested in the more practical applications of the technologies being discussed at the time.

The use of infrasonics and certain patterns seemed a valid enough theory- combined with feedback, Vladimir could see where it might be an effective trance-assist. Especially with the right drugs involved. "The external aids are sensible. Maybe it's different for your species, but, the susceptibility of the human brain to hypnosis is directly affected by the human's level of desire to be hypnotized. Even if we're doing it to ourselves, that catch comes into play." In spite of this, Vladmir remained intrigued. "So. . .do you have this device with you? Or, would you need a house-elf to fetch it? I am interested to see this. To try it, if it's functioning."