Across science-fiction series, "magic" has been commonly used alongside wondrous, experimental machines. Most of these abilities are rooted in some sort of technology, like the lost glowing circular portals of Stargate or the biotic skills of characters in Mass Effect. While others, perhaps being explained by physiology, are closer to literal magic. I'm looking at you, Star Wars.
Whatever the explanation may be, Starfield has potentially entered the science-fantasy realm. It's looking to spice up the otherwise grounded experience with what seems to be its version of Dragon Shouts from Skyrim.
