Supernatural

The supernatural refers to any phenomenon which cannot be explained by normal science. Supernatural beings will often require metaphysical or philosophical explanations to address.

There is much debate as to whether or not the supernatural truly exists. As of now, there is no evidence that either proves or disproves its existence making it a difficult realm to tread in hard science fiction. Most of the time, a supposedly supernatural phenomenon can have a completely rational explanation to it. For example, zombies are products of those under the influence of hallucinogenic drugs or as an exotic disease. Nonetheless, some phenomenon remain unexplained.

'''WARNING! Treat the following subjects with utmost care to avoid entangling yourself into a religious debate!'''

Supernatural phenomenon
When writing for Galactic Crucibles, treat the supernatural in this way to both avoid straying into the realm of fantasy as well as completely disregarding it.

Divine inspiration
Throughout history, many well-known leaders and conquerors such as Joan of Arc and Constantine have claimed to have been divinely inspired by a deity, usually in the form of a dream. Dreams like this are usually incoherent, but the character will usually experience profound feelings after such dreams.

Ghosts
Paranormal investigators believe that ghosts are residual energy released when a person dies. While not proven, some evidence towards ghosts have been discovered. There are no known ways to effectively communicate with ghosts, but in science fiction, one can allude to them by having a character experience chills.