Could a high enough level psion manifest "Schism" twice?

[NewJeffCT]

For example, level 20 evil psion manifests Schism, which gives him the ability to function as a level 20 psion and a level 14 psion (purely to manifest powers). Could the level 14 mind then also manifest Schism and function as a level 14 mind and a level 8 (purely to manifest defensive/immediate powers)?

Yes, I know they'd burn through power points rather quickly... but, if an evil NPC is there and dedicated to wiping out the PCs, the evil psion might do it?

Thanks

 

[Starbuck_II]

I'm pretty sure Schism would be an effect.
So same effect/different strengths rule means it overlaps.

Since schism splits mind in two: I don't think you can split it into 1/2, 1/4 and 1/4th.

 

[Asha'man]

By the RAW, I think Starbuck is right. But it's a cool effect, and with the diminishing returns I don't think it's too powerful; I'd allow it at such a level.