Well I asked the dm if it was alright to do so. Seeing as another character was using psionics unleashed aegis.<br/><br/>As for your confusion that is my fault! I understood that whenever you shoved you could use a manhandle talent. As shove is a special combat manuever in itself just like bullrush or grapple. This is likely due to me using the OLD version of the brute sphere. I have rectified the issue and I can still do what I described.. just a little differently.<br/><br/>As it is the surprise round you can charge. I am substituting the attack with a bull rush, this allows me to trigger take down for the free grapple attempt.<br/><br/>I will change my post accordingly