For the mage who wants to knock her target out immediately, Life 4 can drop a target pretty much in his tracks by essentially transforming him from a conscious character into an unconscious character. That character’s physical Pattern isn’t changed, of course, but his vital systems are switched into “sleep mode” for the duration of the Effect.

A similar application of Mind 4 sends a powerful “SLEEP NOW!” command to the target. Unless he manages to resist that command, he falls immediately into slumber for the duration of the Effect.