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* MindRape/{{Toys}}

->'''Darth Maul:''' Now there are some things I need to know. And you’re going to help me.\\
'''Clone Trooper:''' We can go round and round in this circle if you want. I ain’t telling you anything!\\
'''Darth Maul:''' It is not up to you. Your mind will speak, or it will break!
-->-- ''WesternAnimation/StarWarsTheCloneWars'', "[[Recap/StarWarsTheCloneWarsS7E10ThePhantomApprentice The Phantom Apprentice]]"

-->-- ''WesternAnimation/StarWarsTheCloneWars''

->''"Somewhere on Beta Colony there is an institution. In one room of the institution, there is a man who spends his days and nights screaming at things that only he can see. Things we planted in his mind. They have to keep him in a straitjacket twenty-four hours a day or he'll claw his own eyes out just to make it stop."''
-->-- '''[[MutantDraftBoard Lyta Alexander]]''', ''Series/BabylonFive''

Not to be confused with MoreThanMindControl (though Mind Rape ''can'' have some elements of this). Also not to be confused with MindScrew, although sometimes a Mind Screw might leave the audience feeling this way. And for a literal rape by mind, see FantasticArousal.

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Comes in two variations: one is a [[BreakThemByTalking completely "mundane"]] but no less horrifying brand of [[ColdBloodedTorture torture]] that nonetheless [[TwoPlusTortureMakesFive breaks a character's mind]]. The other is the above done via MindProbe, PsychicPowers, BrownNote, [[PsychologicalTormentZone illusions,]] [[PersonalHorror your worst]] [[{{Room 101}}nightmares]], or [[TheseAreThingsManWasNotMeantToKnow something Man Was Not Meant to Know]] that will cause [[GoMadFromTheRevelation permanent damage to your sanity]]. Of course, Mind Rape can also involve forced exposure to {{Mind Screw}}s.

Comes in two variations: one is a [[BreakThemByTalking completely "mundane"]] but no less horrifying brand of [[ColdBloodedTorture torture]] that nonetheless [[TwoPlusTortureMakesFive breaks a character's mind]]. The other is the above done via MindProbe, PsychicPowers, BrownNote, [[PsychologicalTormentZone illusions,]] [[{{Room 101}} your worst nightmares]], or [[TheseAreThingsManWasNotMeantToKnow something Man Was Not Meant to Know]] that will cause [[GoMadFromTheRevelation permanent damage to your sanity]]. Of course, Mind Rape can also involve forced exposure to {{Mind Screw}}s.

Comes in two variations: one is a [[BreakThemByTalking completely "mundane"]] but no less horrifying brand of [[ColdBloodedTorture torture]] that nonetheless [[ArmorPiercingQuestion breaks a]] [[TwoPlusTortureMakesFive character's mind]]. The other is the above done via MindProbe, PsychicPowers, BrownNote, [[PsychologicalTormentZone illusions,]] or seeing [[{{Room 101}} your worst nightmares]], if not [[TheseAreThingsManWasNotMeantToKnow something Man Was Not Meant to Know]], like, for example, encountering an EldritchAbomination; even so much as ''looking'' at one of them might cause [[GoMadFromTheRevelation permanent damage to sanity]]. Of course, Mind Rape can also involve forced exposure to {{Mind Screw}}s.

See also {{Room 101}}, TwoPlusTortureMakesFive, FateWorseThanDeath, {{Subtext}} and {{Gaslighting}}. LogicBomb is what happens when computers (or [[StrawVulcan really rational people]]) experience this due to encountering and being confused with [=mind screws=]. Contrast with the CareBearStare, which assaults the target with happy thoughts, like [[TastesLikeDiabetes rainbows and stuff]].

Comes in two variations: one is a [[BreakThemByTalking completely "mundane"]] but no less horrifying brand of [[ColdBloodedTorture torture]] that nonetheless [[ArmorPiercingQuestion breaks a]] [[TwoPlusTortureMakesFive character's mind]]. The other is the above done via MindProbe, PsychicPowers, BrownNote, [[PsychologicalTormentZone illusions,]] or seeing [[TheseAreThingsManWasNotMeantToKnow something Man Was Not Meant to Know]], like, for example, encountering an EldritchAbomination; even so much as ''looking'' at one of them might cause [[GoMadFromTheRevelation permanent damage to sanity]]. Of course, Mind Rape can also involve forced exposure to {{Mind Screw}}s.

Compare FateWorseThanDeath, {{Subtext}}, and VillainousBSOD. LogicBomb is what happens when computers (or [[StrawVulcan really rational people]]) experience this due to encountering and being confused with [=mind screws=]. Contrast with the CareBearStare, which assaults the target with happy thoughts, like [[TastesLikeDiabetes rainbows and stuff]].

The physical attacks won't go very far; all (or most) of the agony is inflicted mentally and emotionally, and it's chilling to see a villain be that cruel. The traumatized victim suffers all of the side-effects afterward almost immediately (such as DespairEventHorizon and RapeLeadsToInsanity). May include further sexual symbolism for good measure, such as severe and unfunny ClothingDamage and sinister {{Double Entendre}}s.

Not to be confused with MoreThanMindControl (though Mind Rape ''can'' have some elements of this). Also not to be confused with MindScrew, although sometimes a Mind Screw might leave the audience feeling this way.

[[caption-width-right:350:They're ''really'' giving him a headache.]]

A character is attacked by a villain in the most painful non-physical way possible: Their mind and [[OurSoulsAreDifferent soul]] are assaulted with painful, horrifying visions, sensations, and/or memories, and their will and sanity broken until afterward they're [[HeroicBSOD powerless, hopeless]] and [[ConvenientComa numb]], but [[EmptyShell not dead]], although they [[FateWorseThanDeath may wish they were.]] Minimal to no sexual contact actually occurs, but as the name indicates, everything else is there to resemble a rape - the ultimate violation of privacy and consent, extreme humiliation that annihilates all sense of self-esteem, near-absolute helplessness even against your very own mind and body, and the corrupt perversion of what could otherwise be a source of identity and joy.

Comes in two variations: one is a [[BreakThemByTalking completely "mundane"]] but no less horrifying brand of [[ColdBloodedTorture torture]] that nonetheless [[ArmorPiercingQuestion breaks a]] [[TwoPlusTortureMakesFive character's mind]]. The other is the above done via MindProbe, PsychicPowers, BrownNote, [[PsychologicalTormentZone illusions,]] or seeing [[TheseAreThingsManWasNotMeantToKnow something Man Was Not Meant to Know]], like for example encountering an EldritchAbomination; even so much as ''looking'' at one of them might cause [[GoMadFromTheRevelation permanent damage to sanity]]. Of course, Mind Rape can also involve forced exposure to {{Mind Screw}}s.

Just as RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil, a character indulging in the Mind Rape of another character primarily for [[ForTheEvulz their own pleasure or enjoyment]] is a good sign they have crossed the MoralEventHorizon. Doubly so if the sexual symbolism is present. A WellIntentionedExtremist, AntiVillain or even the heroes may resort to Mind Rape [[IDidWhatIHadTodo if circumstances force them to]] ([[MyGodWhatHaveIDone and will probably regret it with all grief for the rest of their existence]]), but only the most disgusting lowest of the low shall take a sick enjoyment out of it.

Comes in two variations: one is a [[BreakThemByTalking completely "mundane"]] but no less horrifying brand of [[ColdBloodedTorture torture]] that nonetheless [[ArmorPiercingQuestion breaks a]] [[TwoPlusTortureMakesFive character's mind]]. The other is the above done via MindProbe, PsychicPowers, BrownNote, [[PsychologicalTormentZone illusions,]] or seeing [[TheseAreThingsManWasNotMeantToKnow something Man Was Not Meant to Know]], like for example encountering an EldritchAbomination; even so much as ''looking'' at one of them might cause [[GoMadFromTheRevelation permanent damage to sanity]]. Of course, Mind Rape can also involve forced exposure to [=mind screws=].

Can be a possible cause of ImHavingSoulPains, and can function as a StupidityInducingAttack. Any character pulling this puts their MindOverManners. Heroes will try to protect themselves from these by entering HeroicSafeMode or trying out some BrainBleach.

->''"Somewhere on Beta Colony there is an institution. In one room of the institution, there is a man who spends his days and nights screaming at things that only he can see. Things we planted in his mind. They have to [[FateWorseThanDeath keep him in a straitjacket twenty-four hours a day]] or [[EyeScream he'll claw his own eyes out]] just to make it stop."''

Comes in two variations: one is a [[BreakThemByTalking completely "mundane"]] but no less horrifying brand of [[ColdBloodedTorture torture]] that nonetheless [[ArmorPiercingQuestion breaks a]] [[TwoPlusTortureMakesFive character's mind]]. The other is the above done via MindProbe, PsychicPowers, BrownNote, [[PsychologicalTormentZone illusions,]] or seeing something ManWasNotMeantToKnow, like for example encountering an EldritchAbomination; even so much as ''looking'' at one of them might cause [[GoMadFromTheRevelation permanent damage to sanity]]. Of course, Mind Rape can also involve forced exposure to [=mind screws=].

Not to be confused with MoreThanMindControl (though Mind Rape ''can'' have some elements of this). Also not to be confused with Mind Screw, although sometimes a Mind Screw might leave the audience feeling this way.

Compare FateWorseThanDeath, {{Subtext}}, and VillainousBSOD. LogicBomb is what happens when computers (or [[StrawVulcan really rational people]]) experience this due to encountering and being confused with [=mindscrews=]. Contrast with the CareBearStare, which assaults the target with happy thoughts, like [[TastesLikeDiabetes rainbows and stuff]].

Not to be confused with MoreThanMindControl (though Mind Rape ''can'' have some elements of this). Also not to be confused with MindScrew, although sometimes a Mind Screw might leave the audience feeling this way.

Comes in two variations: one is a [[BreakThemByTalking completely "mundane"]] but no less horrifying brand of [[ColdBloodedTorture torture]] that nonetheless [[ArmorPiercingQuestion breaks a]] [[TwoPlusTortureMakesFive character's mind]]. The other is the above done via MindProbe, PsychicPowers, BrownNote, [[PsychologicalTormentZone illusions,]] or seeing something ManWasNotMeantToKnow, like for example encountering an EldritchAbomination; even so much as ''looking'' at one of them might cause [[GoMadFromTheRevelation permanent damage to sanity]]. Of course, Mind Rape can also involve forced exposure to {{mindscrew}}s.

Just as RapeIsASpecialKindOfEvil, a character indulging in the MindRape of another character primarily for [[ForTheEvulz their own pleasure or enjoyment]] is a good sign they have crossed the MoralEventHorizon. Doubly so if the sexual symbolism is present. A WellIntentionedExtremist, AntiVillain or even the heroes may resort to Mind Rape [[IDidWhatIHadTodo if circumstances force them to]] ([[MyGodWhatHaveIDone and will probably regret it with all grief for the rest of their existence]]), but only the most disgusting lowest of the low shall take a sick enjoyment out of it.

Compare FateWorseThanDeath, {{Subtext}}, and VillainousBSOD. LogicBomb is what happens when computers (or [[StrawVulcan really rational people]]) experience this due to encountering and being confused with mindscrews. Contrast with the CareBearStare, which assaults the target with happy thoughts, like [[TastesLikeDiabetes rainbows and stuff]].

Not to be confused with MoreThanMindControl (though MindRape ''can'' have some elements of this). Also not to be confused with MindScrew, although sometimes a MindScrew might leave the audience feeling this way.