Gen V: What powers does Rufus actually have?

Rufus, the mind reader and astral projector, is initially portrayed as a despicable character with malicious intentions. However, in Episode 5 of Gen V, titled "Welcome to the Monster Club," Rufus' true powers are revealed to be different from what was originally believed. While Rufus had a reputation for using his abilities for sexual predation, it becomes clear that he was falsely accused.In a community filled with various superpowered individuals, such as mermaids, invisible beings, shapeshifters, and more, it is easy to blame Rufus and overlook the other supes causing trouble. However, as the events unfold, it becomes apparent that Cate, not Rufus, possesses the power to erase memories.While Cate has been working as a sleeper agent for Indira Shetty for three years, her role seems limited to carrying out memory wipes as directed by Shetty. She is not involved in the dean's broader agenda, which revolves around gaining complete control over supes by manipulating them at a chemical level. Shetty's ultimate goal is to perfect a virus that can control supes indefinitely. Cate appears to be under Shetty's control, manipulated through acts of motherly kindness, like tea parties and affectionate gestures.During a party that no one can remember, Marie and Jordan end up sleeping together. Although the details of the party are blurry, it is discovered that subcutaneous tracking devices were implanted in their bodies during the time they cannot recall. Marie, who can sense these devices due to her power, informs Cate about it. However, Cate wipes Marie's memory once again, preventing her from sharing her feelings for Jordan.Emma's visit to Sam provides further insight into Cate's actions. Sam experiences a mental breakdown and hallucinates Emma as a puppet, taunting him about not being saved. In his psychosis, Sam viciously attacks the security team sent by Vought to capture him. It is revealed that Cate had visited Sam and repeatedly wiped Luke's memory of him on Shetty's orders.Emma informs Marie about Cate's actions, and Cate, in tears, decides to expose the truth by touching Andre's temples, allowing him to remember everything she had made him forget. However, shattered and angry by the loss she caused, Andre berates Cate, labeling her as a monster. As it stands, Andre, Marie, Jordan, Emma, and Sam seem to be pitted against the larger conspiracy they have uncovered.In response to the question, "What powers does Rufus actually have?", it is evident from the summary that Rufus is not involved in any of the major conspiracies or even possesses the powers he was initially accused of having. His character has been falsely portrayed, and his true abilities remain unknown at this point in the series.