Talk:Neuronist Painkill/@comment-80.221.154.233-20170919211411/@comment-29248623-20170920001951

Firstly, in advanced interrogation techniques variety is the most prominent key. As for the death of some of the members of the ST's Sunlight Scripture, they were still testing the limits and effectivity of various techniques and this led to failure in preserving all sources of information but did provide them a benchmark for the limits they can push.

Next, if we go by gaming logic, there should be a possibility of failure or resistance towards charm and other mind control techniques thus there is no full assurance of that being their most reliable approach. Aside from that, there are situations where people (humans) are more cooperative in releasing information due to varying stimuli. If you have a person afraid of being hurt or you have a hostage or comrade of theirs then having him witness the act should be more effective than actually torturing him.

Third, as I've read the novel the limitation of a reanimated corpse or a vampiric familiar is their capacity to form responses as their ability to communicate is hampered by the damage to their physical bodies. The vampiric familiar could only respond to simple questions and give rudimentary directions.

Lastly, going back to my first statement "variety is key." More techniques and approaches increase the chances of success over limiting to a few techniques that would not be reliable if targets are able to resist certain approaches.

Plus, we get more nightmare fuel from all the graphic shyt that Neuronist says to her "participants" before they enter her tender graces.