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====== Things and Terms ======

===== Government =====

Abhaal--A bhruu organization consisting of a number of family units, analagous to a tribe.

Absentee--The term for an escaped Employee of [[voidcorp|VoidCorp]].

Arnak--The emperor of the Sifarv Demesne.

Bluefall Economic and Commercial Outreach Network (BEACON)--A program instituted by governor Windsor-Lynn of Bluefall. It provided colonies with the supplies and services they needed during the Long Silence.

Cultural Preservation--The [[union_of_sol|Solar]] practice of adopting the lifestyles of older human cultures.

Chancellor--The chief executive of the [[galactic_concord|Galactic Concord]]. The Chancellor serves a six-year term and is in charge of the Concord's military and [[concord_administrator_advanced_class|Administrator]] corps.

Council Chief--The leader of the [[weren_species|weren]] of the settlement of West Lodge.

Death Oath--The official memo that forbade Employees from leaving VoidCorp.

Directors--The officials in charge of the Concord's various departments. At least one is present in each Neutrality.

The Eight Gods of Happiness--The nickname for VoidCorp's representatives on the Galactic Consulate. 

Employee--The official term for a citizen of VoidCorp.

Executive Director--A member of the Concord's Executive Council who represents a [[the_stellar_nations|stellar nation]]. There are twelve total.

Executive Guilder--The title of the leader of the [[rigunmor_star_consortium|Rigunmor Star Consortium]].

Exploitation teams--The term for VoidCorp resource survey teams.

External Affairs Ambassador--An [[orlamu_theocracy|Orlamu]] official in charge of dealing with External species.

First Secretary--The director of the Galactic Consulate. The First Secretary cannot vote, except when breaking a stalemate, and is responsible for appointing Undersecretaries. Thus far, only Concordans have been elected to this position. The First Secretary can be removed from office via a vote. 

Imperial Potentate--The leader of the ISA.

Inseer--1) An [[insight|Insight]] citizen. 2) A member of the[[insightful_relgion| Insightful]] faith.

Lord-Governors--The leaders of the states of the ISA.

Lord-Ministers--Individuals in charge of the various departments of the Alitarin government. 

Magistrates--A rotating group of [[mechalus_species|mechalus]] officials assigned to supervise large projects and pass judgment in criminal cases.

Marhu'u--A bhruu term for a small family unit.

Null--An former employee of VoidCorp whose contract has been terminated (Mentioned on pp 178-179 of ToM. A bit unusual--I thought that terminated Employees were killed, as the Death Oath states).

Operation Safe Haven--Conducted by the Bluefall navy, this program was enacted by the Orion colonial government. It transported refugees from dying colonies to Bluefall.

Parag--A weren clan leader.

Regent--The ruler of the Regency of Bluefall.

Regulator General--The official in charge of the Galactic Bank. The Regulator General serves a five-year term.

Shareholder Referenda--The [[starmech_collective|StarMech]] term for its electoral process.

Station Administrator--The Concord Administrator in charge of overseeing the operations of the [[the_lighthouse|Lighthouse]]. 

Stellar Nation--One of thirteen large interstellar entities in the [[stellar_ring|Stellar Ring]]. 

Sunlord--The formal title for the executive officer of the Union of Sol.

Supreme Commander--The ruler of the FSA.

The Twelve--The highest tier of leadership in the Sifarv Demesne, consisting of the Arnak and the eleven Arakan.

Ubhruusa--The official title of the leader of an abhaal.

Undersecretaries--The First Secretary's mediators. There are six total, and one must always be alien.

The Vision--The dream that inspired Gregor Kent to move his followers to the stars.

===== Business =====

Bull--An obsolete [[starmech_collective|StarMech]] currency.

Class Seven Failure--A degree of failure, as measured by [[voidcorp|VoidCorp]]'s standards. The usual punishment for one is Contract termination.

CompuCatalog One (CC1)--A virtual catalog and mail-order service updated monthly by VoidCorp's Divison One. Copies of CC1 are located in most major star systems.

[[concord_dollar|Concord Dollar]] (CD)--The official currency of human space, as mandated by the Treaty of Concord. 

Credit--The former currency of the Union of Sol.

Creeve--A currency used in the [[t_sa_cluster|T'sa Cluster]].

Czar's Awards--An award given out for the best vodka at the Vodka Distiller's Conference and Symposium.

EdgeTech Outfitter's Catalog--A catalog of camping, hiking and exploration gear published quarterly by EdgeTech of Alaundril. 

[[rigunmor_guilder|Guilder]]--1) A unit of currency common in the [[rigunmor_star_consortium|Rigunmor Star Consortium]]. One guilder is worth one hundredth of a Concord dollar. 2) The formal title for a citizen of the Rigunmor Star Consortium.

Kent--An obsolete [[thuldan_empire|Thuldan]] currency.

Kind Tax--A tax imposed on all merchants carrying rhodium from Lison. All vessels caught by the pirates of the system must give them twenty percent of their cargo.

Mark--The currency of the Orion Frontier.

Scrip--An obsolete Alaundrin currency.

Triple-Bullseye Award--An honor given by Merrick's Personal Security Report to a weapon that is the best in its class.

Vodka Distiller's Conference and Symposion--An annual conference of vodka-makers.

Watchdog--An employee of MicroCore Investments tasked with making investment inferences from news and current events.

===== Military =====

AAMG-12--A make of mass rifle manufactured by Karadnya-Brusilev. It is brand-new, and is the most advanced model on the market.

AAS-23 Titan Assault Armor--Also known as zero-g armor, this body tank model is extremely unwieldy, but provides unparalleled protection. It features a reentry shroud, air/space radar, and has a gravity induction drive. It is produced by General Arms Manufacturing.

ABM-5 Paladin Battle Armor--A main battle tank produced by General Arms Manufacturing. Both the Concord Marines and Planetary Defense Force use it as their standard powered armor model. (Planetary Defense Force? I thought it was the CDC.)

ABS-11 Dragoon Recon Armor--A specialized recon body tank that provides greater protection than the Paladin while being easier to use. It features a gravity induction drive that allows its user to fly if necessary. It is produced by General Arms Manufacturing.

Accelerator Cannon--An External heavy weapon that bears some resemblance to a human rail gun.

ACN 4--A model of nonpowered cerametal armor manufactured by Austrin-Ontis' Armor Division. It's lightweight, compact, and easily carried, and is the standard armor of the Concord Marines' Recon/Marauder teams.

Aegis 650--An unpowered cerametal shield manufactured by SekureTek. It features a bulletproof polymere vision slit, and is fairly lightweight.

AET--An acronym standing for "All Environments and Terrains".

AGC-7--A make of autoflechette shotgun manufactured by the StarMech Edge One Division. It's also known as the Aggie or Aggie-Seven, and is extremely deadly in close combat.

Aggie--The common nickname for the AGC-7 autoflechette shotgun.

Airburst Weapon--(What? Mentioned on pp 35 of OTV).

Aleer Kanin--A type of mechalus martial art.

Alpha 50--A kind of particle screen. It generates a defensive field consisting of alpha particles in electromagnetic containment fields, and serves to augment other armor. It is manufactured by MRA Technologies.

Am-gee--A nickname for the AAMG-12 mass rifle.

Anvil 44--A kind of electromagnetic screen manufactured by Soze Arms.

Apache LX--A model of reflex bow made by StarMech Edge One Division. 

Aquamarines--A derisive nickname for Concord Marines newly stationed on Bluefall.

Arc Gun--A type of heavy, rifle-like weapon that uses a powerful electrical discharge to stun or kill foes. It employs a targeting laser to "paint" a target and ionize the air between it and the gun, then follows up with a lightning bolt.

Archer AA--This specialty round deploys small fins to stabilize its flight, resulting in accurate long-range shots. It's manufactured by TexMex Munitions for charge and sabot rifles.

Argos Victory--Taking place in the Argos system, this battle pitted the Concord against the kroath, and was the former's first major victory against the latter.

ARIES System--A device built into cylinders of weapons-grade plutonium. If activated, it turns the plutonium inside into oxidized, fuel-grade material.

ARZ--A model of 6mm charge autorifle made by Karadnya-Brusilev, the Union of Sol and the Thuldan Empire. It is fully automatic, and is one of the most widely-used weapons of its type.

AP Grenade--A shaped-charge high-explosive grenade designed to penetrate heavy armor.

[[assault gear equipment|Assault Gear]]--A type of light, full-body armor used by security professionals and police forces. It usually includes some sort of respirator to protect its user from poisonous fumes.

[[Attack Armor equipment|Attack Armor]]--A type of comparatively light full-body armor made from polymere. While polymere armor is slowly being phased out, it still provides decent protection. Attack armor comes in both powered and unpowered versions.

[[Autoflechette Shotgun equipment|Autoflechette Shotgun]]--A type of shotgun-like automatic weapon that fires bursts of needles instead of conventional slugs. Autoflechette shotguns are deadly at close range, but less so at long range.

Autolaser--An SMG-sized laser weapon. While it technically doesn't have an automatic fire mode, it employs sustained laser streams to damage targets.

Avenger 5--A make of repulsor rifle produced by [[austrin-ontis_unlimited|Austrin-Ontis]]. It is an extremely powerful rifle, being capable of throwing around body tanks. 

AVX--A make of neural whip made by SekureTek.

AX2--A model of chainsword made by Pulan-Tough Job Corporation. It was designed to be used against heavily armored targets.

Ballistic Armor--A kind of light armor made of cerametal plates sandwiched between carbonate fiber layers. It usually appears in vest or jacket form. It's also known as battle armor.

Banshee Mk IV--A type of sonic pistol manufactured by MRA Technologies. It is frequently used by bodyguards and security officers, and is the most popular sonic weapon on the market.

Banshee Mark IX--A sonic SMG produced by MRA Technologies. It is far less popular than its smaller cousin, being too bulky for law enforcement and dealing out too little damage for something of its size.

Bantam 5 Rocket Launcher--A popular, powerful model of bantam rocket launcher manufactured by Soze Arms. It has five reloadable rocket tubes, instead of four, like most other models.

Battle Command--A tactical (computer? people? Mentioned on pp 148, OTV, in conjunction with Stormbird and the klicks.)

Battlehawk--This type of assault gear, produced by SekureTek, is intended for use in a zero-g environment. It is fully vacuum sealed, and includes a vacuum mask, a zero-g web, and integrated systems that reduce recoil.

Battle of Aegis--This battle pitted the Exeat fleet against both the Second and First Battle Groups. The Alliance took heavy casualties from the Phlegethon's tachyon gun, but was able to drive the Externals from the system--but not before losing the Lighthouse. Much of the battle took place in a sensor blind spot behind Aegis.

Battle of Calliope--A battle that occurred early during the Second Galactic War. (Rigunmor space? Anything else on it?)

Battle of Cambria--An engagement between the Verge Alliance Third Battle Group and a medurr fleet. The Alliance's superior technology allowed it to come away the victor, dealing much damage to the medurr, though the Third Fleet flagship was badly damaged.

Battle of Hammer's Star--A battle between the Concord forces in Hammer's Star and the invading Exeat fleet, led by the Acheron, Styx, and Phlegethon. During its course, Admiral Raastad sacrificed himself and the Vition in an attempt to destroy the Styx.

Battle of Ignatius--This engagement pitted the Verge Alliance Second Fleet against the Exeat forces, led by the Acheron. It served as humanity's first true victory in the External War.

Battle of Kendai--This battle took place in the Kendai system. During the skirmish, the Kendai drivesat station was destroyed, cutting the Verge off from the rest of human space.

Battle of Lucullus--An engagement during which the Exeat fleet, led by the Acheron and Phlegethon, siezed the Lucullus system from the Verge Alliance. Most of the ULDF betrayed their fellows during the battle.

Battle of Megalen--A battle during the Second Galactic War.

Battle of Morgan's Bluff--An engagement during the Second Galactic War. It marked the first combat deployment of the Hatire Mind Knights in the war.

Battle of Rakke--An engagement between human and klick forces focused on the asteroid Rakke. 

Battle of Songham--A major engagement during the Second Galactic War. It took place in the Songham system, and marked the end of the Expansion Pentad's advances.

Battle of Tendril--Though technically an Alliance victory, this battle between Verge Alliance and Exeat forces ended with the destruction of Tendril's drivesat and the siege of Alaundril.

Battle of Vicek 62--A comparatively recent battle between the Concord and klicks in Hammer's Star. The Concord subsequently suppressed all casualty reports from the public.

Bellweyn Sil--A type of elegant light fraal body armor. Its name means "battle coat" in the fraal language, and it is usually worn on diplomatic overtures to more primitive cultures. Innishaal Space Industries is one common manufacturer.

Big Daddy--A Concord Marine nickname for a heavy plasma gun.

Big Slate Offensive--Led by General Murrad, this Alitarin campaign succeeded in reclaiming the Big Slate Mountains.

Bird--A slang term for "missile".

Black Thunder--An armor-piercing discarding-sabot round made for projectile-firing small arms. Black Thunder rounds are made by ThunderCorp Arms.

Black Wars--The weren term for the first series of wars involving gunpowder and firearms.

Blacklaser--A type of laser weapon used by the I'krl Theocracy's forces. They are similar to human laser weapons in most respects, but operate using a different wavelength of light in the ultraviolet spectrum. They are sometimes referred to, incorrectly, as x-ray lasers.

Bloodhound F3--A homing system and rocket motor designed to be attached to certain types of grenades. It requires time to lock on an activate its image recognition system, but it greatly improves accuracy. It is produced by SekureTek.

Bloody Summer--A vicious campaign between the Kell clan and two other clans. It took place during the Black Wars, and is also known as Black Summer.

Blue Bolt--A type of arc gun produced by Dietterlich Industries. It is unique in that it has a taser-like secondary fire mode in addition to its normal fire mode.

B-Mace--This round, designed for use with charge or sabot guns, is full of a soft, nonlethal gel. It puts a target down without killing it, and is produced by StarMech Edge One Division.

BodyGuard--A model of ballistic vest made by Olsen Personal Defense Corp. It offers good protection against most small arms, but only protects its wearer's chest.

Body Tank--The heaviest personal armor available, a body tank is a mechanized suit armored with neutronite plates and powered by lanthanide cells. It comes in a standard "main battle armor" model, and special models adapted for different situations. It features comm suites, scanners, Trauma Pack IIs, and weapon hardpoints.

Bomb Grade P--A grade of plutonium-239 used in nuclear bombs.

Bug Hole--A Concord Marine term for caverns on Arist suspected of housing klicks.

Bulldog--A make of 9mm charge SMG manufactured by Dietterlich Industries. It is durable, compact and extremely accurate.

Bushmaster--A type of cerametal chain-mail made by MRA Technologies. It was meant to stand up to attacks from alien lifeforms, and while it doesn't offer full-body protection, it's light and durable.

Canis Epsilon Two Incident--A weapons accident that occurred in the Nariac Domain. A small quantity of nanite virus was released into a refinery, infecting the workers and requiring the Domain to sterilize the site with a fusion bomb.

Capacitor Screen--A type of particle screen that ionizes air molecules and forms them into a shield. It provides relatively good protection against impact weapons and excellent protection against energy weapons.

Carbonate Blade--A kind of knife made from carbonate fiber.

Cease-fire Zone (CZ)--A zone within .01 AU of Pahsizon wherein Algemronian ships are forbidden from engaging each other or merchant traffic.

Chainsword--This powered melee weapon features a cutting edge made of thousands of micro-engineered teeth. When the cutting edge spins, it acts much like a chainsaw. Chainswords come in gauntlet and sword models.

Challenge--A formal duel between weren.

Charge Weapon--A form of advanced slug-thrower. It employs an electrochemical reaction instead of conventional powder, and has a high muzzle velocity. Charge weapons come in all makes, including pistols, rifles and heavy weapons.

CHE Rocket--A conventional high-explosive rocket. Most of them contain Detonex, or a similar explosive.

Cheanet Campaign--A series of engagements between the mechalus nations of Pesh and Megarin. During the campaign, the Nidrazh cavalry played a major role.

Cherry Bomb--A type of seeker mine employed by Helm Ragnarsson. They are equipped with sophisticated sensor suites and nuclear warheads.

Chig'tanth--A state of weren battle-rage.

Ch'raak--Also known as whip guns, these t'sa weapons use electromagnetism to fire projectiles. They are named after the sound they make when fired.

Chuff Rifle--A type of mechalus firearm. Chuff weapons come in pistol, rifle and launcher models, fire non-lethal ammunition, and work on the same basic principle as an air rifle.

Chuurkhna--A weren polearm. It has four blades, and is designed for chopping.

Class One Battle Gear--A set of battle geat carried by Concord Marines.

Close Approach Campaign--An annual assault launched by the Galvinites and Alitarans when their planets are on the same side of their sun.

Close-Combat Badge--A Concord Marine decoration.

CLR-19--Techncially designated the Combat Laser Rifle-19, this weapon is the standard-issue rifle of the Orion League's infantry. It is manufactured by A.M. Industries, and is extremely accurate.

Cluster Missile--An improved version of the cluster rocket. Cluster missiles are virtually identical to cluster rockets, but have enhanced homing capability.

Cluster Rocket--An External heavy weapon. Cluster rocket launchers fire three rockets at once, which detonate in mid-air, pummeling the target with matter bombs. The target must be "painted" with a target designator laser.

Cobra F77--A pocket-sized dart-gun model manufactured by SekureTek.

Combat Assault--A military tactic used by the Concord Marines.

Commando 3000--A type of crossbow manufactured by SekureTek.

Concord Moron--A playfully derisive nickname for Concord Marines.

Concord Peacekeeping Protection--A state of order imposed by Concord Marines while resolving peacekeeping missions.

Concord Observation Post--A term for numerous neutral posts throughout the Occupied Zone. They are staffed by the Concord.

Concussion Grenade--This grenade type is designed to stun enemies without killing them. It consists of explosives in a nonfragmenting case.

Condor X7--A heavy stutter pistol made by SekureTek. It is commonly used by security forces and law enforcement officers.

Converter Gun--An External weapon, encountered as either ship-mounted or artillery-based. It fires a concentrated packet of antimatter at targets.

Crystaff--A metal quarterstaff with large crystals embedded in the ends. They are the standard weapons of krl'osar priests.

Cybermariner--A Nariac soldier cybernetically optmized for underwater operations.

Cyclone 700--A stutter SMG manufactured by ThunderCorp Arms.

D16 (D9? Mentioned as such on pp 64.)--A model of plasma gun manufactured by A.M. Industries. It is the standard-issue heavy weapon of the Orion League's heavy infantry, and inflicts massive damage on anything in its target radius.

Dait'sya--A type of thin, double-edged t'sa dagger, designed to penetrate an opponent's scales. They are typically wielded in pairs.

Dark Fusion Weapon--More advanced than dark plasma guns, these External weapons are comparatively rare, using fusing dark plasma as their ammunition.

Dark Plasma Weapon--A type of weapon commonly used by the kroath. They use plasma made from dark matter as their ammunition, and sacrifice range for damage-dealing potential.

Dauntless 29--A type of unpowered polymere attack armor manufactured by Dietterlich Industries. It is the last such model in production, and is a superior design, including two Trauma Pack Is, comm gear and a built-in respirator.

Defender 4--A model of repulser SMG produced by Austrin-Ontis Unlimited. It can throw around targets significantly larger than a human, and may be marketed in the Verge soon.

Deflection Inducer--A type of shielding system that uses gravity manipulation technology to surround an object in a bubble of gravitational force. It has a chance of deflecting incoming weapons fire, but in the case of armor-quality models, affects the user's aim as well.

Deflection Screen--A general term for a type of energy field designed to deflect incoming attacks.

Defsat--A defensive satellite. A defsat is equipped with a warhead of some sort, and attacks nearby orbiting spacecraft by ramming into them and exploding.

Demon 9--A pistol-sized flamethrower manufactured by Soze Arms. 

Detcord--Also known as primercord, this plastic explosive is molded into long strands that can easily be applied to almost anything. It is usually used as a fuse to trigger other explosive devices.

Detonex--A type of high-yield plastic explosive, used in demolitions operations.

Devastator--A model of flechette pistol made by Soze Arms, Ltd. It is a potent weapon, but lacks any sort of automatic fire.

Dragon 3--A heavy, rifle-sized flamethrower manufactured by Soze Arms. 

Dragonfist 20--A model of stun-chuks produced by Koshimi Industries.

Dueling Claw--A weren dueling weapon. It consists of a number of blades sized to fit over the weren's claws, and is usually used in places where larger weapons are too cumbersome.

Du Shaa--A fraal martial art. It is used extensively by members of the Vis Jiridiv.

Dyclyffe Campaign--A massive military campaign launched by the Union of Sol against the Orlamu Theocracy.

Echo One--A codename for a Marine unit led by Sergeant Lavon and Captain McRae.

Echo Two--A codename for a unit consisting of Lieutenant Witzko, Sergeant Kran and their troops.

Explosive Lance--This powered weapon is primarily marketed to weren, due to its simplicity. It consists of a long titanium pole tipped with a grenade warhead, which detonates when it strikes something. Most are armed with AP warheads, to prevent the blast from harming the user.

Eye Three--A codename for a small unit in Lieutenant Witzko's platoon.

Falcon T9--A small stutter pistol made by SekureTek. Its tag-like is "Point and say good-night", and it is one of the most common weapons in known space.

Falcon X--A sight designed to be used with Talon X guided ammunition. It uses a laser designator to paint targets for the ammunition to home in on. It's manufactured by MRA Technologies, Inc.

Fighting Ships--A publication dedicated to analyzing the navies of the various stellar nations.

Filament Blade--A powered melee weapon. Its cutting surface is a molecule-thin strand stretched between a lead module and the weapon's handle.

Filament Weapon--A type of weapon used by External ground troops. Filament weapons employ molecule-thin blades capable of cutting through almost anything with ease, and can also be employed in traps.

Firebird--A type of 80-watt SMG-style mega-melter produced by Soze Arms. Its excellent performance against unarmed targets may lead to it being adopted by tyrants and anyone looking to violently put down uprisings.

Flash Weapon--An unusual type of energy weapon. It uses a rapidly-strobing light pulse to temporarily blind and confuse its targets.

Flechette Gun--A type of weapon that fires bundles of aerodynamic flechettes at high speed. They are capable of causing severe damage at close range.

Frag Grenade--A grenade consisting of explosive in a fragmenting case. When it detonates, it sends out shards in every direction, and is designed to take out personnel.

G12--A model of plasma pistol produced by A.M. Industries. It provides excellent stopping power at the expense of clip size.

Ghost Skin--A special item of cybergear commonly used by Credo warriors. It reduces its owner's skin temperature to match that of the surrounding air.

GM-In-One--Lieutenant McShane's radio callsign.

Goebel and Schatt Model 74--A type of heavy charge rifle.

Gravmace--A mace-like powered melee weapon, also known as a gravity mace It uses gravity induction technology to amplify the force of its blows.

Greatsword--A type of heavy, finely-honed weren sword. Its blade is capable of cleaving through even heavy armor.

Grid Seven-Seven-Niner--A grid coordinate on Arist. Stormbird's sensor crews identified unknown activity there.

The Group Mind--A generic term for the rumor mill among the Marines onboard Falada.

Had'niltas--A type of mechalus powered armor, composed of nanocircuitry and engineered to interface with its user's bio-circuitry. Nori Cho' Manufacturing produces the most common model.

HAK-59--A model of quantum minigun produced by Karadnya-Brusilev. It is currently used by VoidCorp and Nariac infantry.

Hammer 5--A model of 11mm charge pistol made by Soze Arms. It is bulkier and more expensive than most other models, but is more accurate.

Haramaki 100--A type of CF armor produced by Koshimi Industries. It looks like a flight jacket, but provides decent protection for the wearer's torso.

Haramaki 200--A make of CF armor made by Koshimi Industries. It provides excellent protection against small arms while looking like a common long coat or duster.

Hard Hat--A codename for the Concord Marine command center in Alcazar.

Harkamp Overland Mark IV--A type of powered armor used by the Concord Marines (body tank?). It combines a gravity induction engine with a sensor suite, heavy plating and built-in weaponry.

HeadBuster--A model of power cestus made by SekureTek. It won the Merrick's Triple Bullseye, and is considered to be one of the best of its class, as it lightweight and requires little specialized training.

Holdout--A type of Derringer-style 9mm charge pistol manufactured by Dietterlich Industries. It is easily concealed, and favored by businessmen and travelers in the Verge.

Holo Sight--An improved form of gunsight. It projects an image of whatever it's pointed at using holographic technology.

Hull Gang--A Concord Star Force term for crewmen assigned to repair and maintain a ship's hull.

Hureja--A native sesheyan throwing weapon, consisting of a wooden haft with two blades at one end. Its name translates into "wind claw".

Hyperblade--A generic term for a bladed weapon with a monomolecular edge.

Hypo Pistol--A pistol-like tranquilizer gun.

Ice Gun--A unique type of ranged weapon used by the t'sa. It uses cryogenic technology to freeze water or similar liquids into shards which are fired at the target.

IF-3--A durable, dependable 11mm charge rifle. It has been the standard-issue side arm of both the Concord Marines and the CDC for more than twenty years, and is manufactured by Austrin-Ontis Munitions Div. 1.

Imaging Sight--A gunsight designed to intensify ambient light.

Impact Pistol--A more powerful version of the stutter pistol. The impact pistol fires blasts of compressed air with greater force than its cousin, and is designed to wound rather than stun.

Ion Blade--A powered melee weapon designed to short-circuit certain types of electronics, including cybergear and powered armor. It delivers a powerful shock to anything it contacts.

K-3--A model of zero-g axe made by ThunderCorp Arms, Ltd.

Kell Campaign--A two-year-long, bloody campaign during the Black Wars, during which children were drafted as combatants.

Khe! Burund--A type of weren mail coat, designed to resist firearms. DhuuQueshQhe Maarhak produces some of the best available.

Klickstopper Pistol--A special heavy pistol custom-designed for weren. 

Krasnya Model 6 Mass Cannon--A make of ship-grade mass cannon. Peregrine has one mounted on its hull.

K-SAT 100--A type of 9mm charge pistol optimized for use in low gravity. It's manufactured by Karadnya-Brusilev Industries, and has been in existence for more than fifty years.

KZ 160--A heavy, 13mm charge machine gun made by Krund Armsworks. It was meant to be used as a stationary weapon, but it can be fired while it's being carried due to its weaker recoil and lighter weight.

Jaeja--A sesheyan term for dagger.

Landsknecht 34--A make of ballistic jacket manufactured by Dietterlich Industries. It covers the wearer's torso and arms, and includes a sealable hood with a vacuum mask. 

Laser Weapon--A type of ranged weapon. Laser weapons use focusing devices to concentrate light to the point of coherency, and have superior range and accuracy. They aren't as powerful as most projectile weapons.

Low-Boy Five--A Concord Marine designation for an area of the ice caverns on Arist.

Low Niner--An area of the Arist caverns, designated such by the Concord Marines.

Low Twelve--A Concord Marine codename for a low area of the Arist caverns.

Low Fourteen--A Marine codename for a tunnel in the Arist caverns.

M5--A make of 15mm sabot rifle made by A.M. Industries. It has excellent hitting power, but suffers from a slow rate of fire.

M9--A model of 9mm charge pistol made by A.M. Industries. It has been the standard-issue sidearm of the Orion Star Service for over eighty years. It is equipped with a visual baffler which hides its muzzle flash.

Magnetic Screen--Technically known as an electromagnetic screen, this defensive device generates a field of electromagnetic force. It provides excellent protection from metallic and electric-discharge weapons, but is useless against everything else.

Mass Cannon--A type of advanced starship weapon, based off of gravity-manipulation technology. It fires a mass singularity at its target, striking it like a massive physical blow.

Mass Weapon--A type of weapon that fires a gravity-induced mass singularity at its target, causing massive damage. Mass weapons are expensive, require lots of power, and come in a variety of calibers and model types.

Matter Charge--A powerful demolitions device that uses dark matter decay to produce a potent matter-reaction explosion.

Melter Weapon--These ranged energy weapons use microwave energy to melt or burn their targets. They are commonly used by Verge militaries, but are less effective at penetrating armor than other energy weapons.

Merrick's Personal Security Report--A comprehensive and unbiased listing and evaluation of human-manufactured weapons, published quarterly by Merrick's of Powder. 

Metal Plague--A top-secret nanite weapon developed by the Nariac Domain. It converts its victims into mindless, zombie-like cyborgs. (It's called "the metal plague" on pp 183, ZP, but it's not a proper noun. Should it be included?)

MightyMite--A kind of Detonex-tipped bullet produced by Dietterlich Industries. It is designed to explode after penetrating its target, causing serious damage, and is compatible with both charge and sabot weapons.

Milano GX--Manufactured by New EuroTech, this CF bodysuit is designed to be worn in place of clothing. It provides more protection than a CF coat, and is probably the best of its kind.

Mjolnir 220--A model of rocket maul manufactured by ThunderCorp Arms. It is the largest model of rocket maul that can be practically used as a weapon.

Mjolnir 330--A make of rocket maul produced by ThunderCorp Arms. It is too heavy to be used as a melee weapon.

Mjolnir 420--A large, cumbersome rocket maul produced by ThunderCorp Arms. It is too heavy to be a reliable melee weapon.

Mongoose--A type of imaging sight made by NiteSite Manufacturing Inc.

Neural Weapons--Originally developed by the n'sss, these melee weapons use ultrasonic vibrations to tear tissue apart. The principles behind them are also used in some security devices.

Neural Whip--This powered melee weapon generates an energy field that disrupts its targets' neural processes. It can knock out opponents easily, and keep Mindwalkers from using their psionic powers.

Neutralizer Coat--A form of light, clothing-like armor designed to stop electrical weapons. It absorbs power using superconducting circuitry woven into it, and the stored energy can then be used to attack opponents.

Nighthawk A5--A model of pulse baton made by SekureTek. It has a telescoping handle, and is specially designed to evade most weapons scanners.

"The Nine"--A common nickname for the 9mm charge pistol.

Ninja 600--A light, easily-concealed model of laser pistol made by Koshimi Industries.

Nova 6--A model of mass pistol made by MRA Technologies, Inc. It's considered to be the most advanced mass pistol on the market, and dummy versions have appeared in some Jack Everstar movies.

Occupied Zone--The name for the Alitarin territory occupied by the Galvinites.

Operation Homecoming--A joint mission to the Stellar Ring by the governments of Tendril and Aegis. It was canceled after contact was renewed.

Operation: Rache--A relief campaign organized by the Concord, StarMech and the Orion League. It was organized to help the Verge in the war against the Externals, but is being delayed by VoidCorp machinations and stellar nation politics.

Operation Sack--A maneuver plotted by Lieutenant Witzko during a training exercise in Training Course D.

Passing the Helmet--A Concord Marine term for raising money to benefit the relatives of deceased Marines.

Patriot II--A model of explosive lance made by Pulan-Tough Job Corporation. 

Pinnacle IV--A larger cousin of the Holdout, this durable pepperbox-style 11mm charge pistol is popular among those who work on worlds with dangerous native life. It is produced by Dietterlich Industries. 

Plasma Jelly--An electrochemical jelly mixture that turns into plasma when an electrical spark is applied. It causes serious damage to anything in the area, and is commonly used in demolitions charges.

Plasma Weapon--A kind of weapon that electrochemically excites chemical slugs to a superheated plasma state, then uses a magnetic accelerator to fling them at high speed. The plasma explodes upon striking its target, causing severe damage.

Particle Screen--A kind of shielding device that generates billions of subatomic particles, then forms them into a screen using magnetic fields. They provide good protection against all weapons, but are extremely bulky, and can only be fit into the heaviest armor.

Ph60--A model of pistol-sized flash gun produced by Karadnya-Brusilev. 

Phoenix--A make of 200-watt rifle-style assault melter produced by Soze Arms. Its sheer damage output is enough to overcome its lack of armor penetration, and it is being adopted by some militaries.

Power Cestus--A powered melee weapon. Power cesti are heavy gloves containing gravity induction devices, which are used to amplify the power of a user's punches.

Power Sword--A variant of the chainsword made by Austrin Limited. It consists of two monomolecular-edged blades that saw back and forth rapidly. Power swords are fairly rare outside of FSA territory.

Ptokh K'se--The t'sa equivalent of a bulletproof vest, the ptokh k'se is a good compromise between protection and flexibility. Some are sold by Aakhi Bros. Goods & Trade.

Pug Gun--A type of weapon used by the Exeat's army. It vaguely resembles a sawed-off shotgun, firing two rounds at once. It comes in dark plasma and dark fusion varieties.

Pulse Baton--An extremely powerful variant of the stun baton. It delivers a larger, nastier shock, and is meant to wound rather than stun.

Pulse Grenade--This grenade creates an EMP blast on its target, shorting out most forms of electronic equipment.

PunkThumper 6000 (PT 6K)--A model of stun baton, made by SekureTek, that recently won the Merrick's Triple Bullseye Award. It delivers a more powerful stunning shock at the expense of battery longevity.

Pyrenex--A type of material used to make incendiary bombs.

Quantum Minigun--A type of heavy weapon that accelerates subatomic particles to high speeds, firing them like projectiles and causing massive damage. It is also known as a particle gun or neutron gun.

Rail Rifle--A kind of rifle that uses electromagnetic accelerators to hurl projectiles at its targets.

Rampart--A type of deflection inducer produced by MRA Technologies. It is lighter than the standard version, but less powerful.

React-2--A drill used by the training personnel at Training Course D.

Readiness Condition One--A term used by the Concord military for situations of very high alert. It is abbreviated Readiness One, RedCon One or Red One.

Readiness Condition Three--A state of low alert used by the Concord military. It is abbreviated RedCon Three.

Reaper 700--These IFF sights, made by AccuTron Optics Ltd., can be keyed to transponders worn by a gunman's allies. They prevent the weapon they're attached to from firing if allies are in the way.

Recon Eye--The radio callsign of a scouting group from Damien Witzko's Recon Platoon.

Recon Five--Damien Witzko's radio callsign.

Recon Listening Post One--A Concord Marine codename for a large ice cavern in a cave system on Arist.

Recon/Marauders--The elite units of the Concord Marines. They are expected to operate on planetary surfaces for long periods of time with minimal support.

Reentry Shroud--An ablative device designed to protect a zero-g battle tank from the stresses and heat of reentry. It is burned away after a single use.

Reflex Bow--A high-tech version of a traditional bow. 

Render Rifle--A kind of rifle that uses gravity technology to set up randomized gravitational tides within its target. These tides can cause massive damage to living and nonliving things alike.

Repulser Weapon--A variant of render rifle technology, a repulsor weapon uses gravitational energy to knock targets away from the user. They are popular with security and law enforcement officers.

Rescue Commendation--A Concord Marine decoration.

Ris--A weren term indicating open, declared war.

Ristath--A weren term indicating open war. (Ristath is mentioned on pp 118, SF, where Ris is mentioned on pp 114 and in the Glossary of the book on pp 325. Are they the same thing, or is there a subtle difference?)

Roaches--A Concord Marine nickname for the klicks.

Robohawk--This 4mm charge autopistol, manufactured by Soze Arms, is designed to give some semblance of rapid-fire without taking up as much space as an SMG or rifle. It has a burst mode, but not full autofire capability.

Rocket Maul--Originally designed to break up rock formations, this miner's tool has been adopted by some Verge militias as a powered melee weapon. It uses a miniature rocket engine to amplify the force of its strikes.

Roc Z1--A stutter cannon model manufactured by SekureTek. In addition to stunning its targets, the Roc Z1 also has a significant area of effect.

Ronin 900 Sabot Cannon--A make of 25mm sabot cannon manufactured by Koshimi Industries. It was designed for sheer hitting power.

Sabot Weapon--A type of firearm. Sabot weapons use rail technology to fire discarding-rocket slugs at supersonic speeds.

SAI--A powered shield manufactured by StarMech Edge One Division. The SAI contains a small gravity induction drive, and uses a threat detection sensor to position itself between the user and incoming attacks.

Samurai 300--A make of ion blade manufactured by Koshimi Industries.

SCM-16--A make of capacitor screen manufactured by Austrin-Ontis Munitions Division 1. It's also known as the Scam-16.

SCM-20--A type of electromagnetic shielding system that protects its wearer from electrical discharge. It's also known as the SCAM, or SCAM-20 (It's mentioned on pp 207 of ToM, and the SCM-16 is mentioned on pp 77 of the AEG. Two different versions, maybe?). 

Scout 230 AET--A type of assault gear produced by Brusilev Armor Manufacturing. It's designed to hold up to dangerous environments, and is essentially an armored e-suit.

Scramble-D--A type of secure comm channel used by the Concord Marines.

Scrambler Field--A kind of energy field designed to conceal weapons from weapon scanners.

Screamer--A common name for sonic weaponry.

Scrod Squad--A group of Concord Marines assigned to clean all the shipboard compartments designated as Marine quarters.

Second Galactic War Special--A type of charge pistol manufactured during the Second Galactic War.

Shockstick--A type of stun baton.

Sho'ileer--A type of short spear commonly used by the t'sa. 

Shredder C5--This specialty round is essentially flechette ammunition made for charge guns. It is manufactured by Soze Arms Ltd.

Silver Cross--A Concord decoration awarded for exceptional valor.

Sliver Weapon--A type of External weapon designed to fire razor-sharp crystalline needles at high velocity. The needles can be filled with paralytic drugs to knock out a target instead of killing it.

Sirocco 100--A make of stutter rifle produced by ThunderCorp Arms. It was awarded the Merrick's Triple-Bullseye award for best in class.

Skytank--This heavy military vehicle is heavily armed and armored, and floats some distance above the ground using gravity induction technology.

Snake Eyes--This ammunition type is compatible with charge and sabot weapons, and homes in on any nearby heat sources. It is produced by TexMex Munitions Inc.

Sniffer Mine--A small semi-autonomous robot mine. Sniffers are programmed to home in on organic targets, then detonate in the largest group of suitable targets.

Sniper--An exceptionally accurate blacklaser sniper rifle, commonly used by the Externals' snipers.

Sonic Weapon--A type of ranged weapon that employs waves of coherent sound to stun and injure targets. They come in a range of calibers, and while they're less popular than other guns, they are effective against any type of armor that doesn't protect the wearer's ears. They are also known as "screamers".

Spike Cap--A railroad-spike-like explosive charge. It is meant to be driven into a corner or seam, and is very simple to use.

Spinbolo--A type of projectile weapon.

Spysat--A spy satellite. It is capable of making video recordings of human-sized objects from orbit.

Stalwart ZF--Developed by StarMech Edge One from the Z-LOC render rifle, this repulser pistol has yet to gain widespread use. It can throw a human-sized target a considerable distance.

Standard Death Benefits--Benefits given by the Concord to the families of dead Marines. They are said to be insufficient for many.

Starfie--A playfully derisive term for a member of the Concord Star Force.

Star of Valor--The Concord Marines' highest decoration, awarded for exceptional bravery. It is sometimes known as the "Big V".

Stealth Holster--A kind of weapon holster made with [[antiscan weave equipment|antiscan weave]]. It is designed to conceal small weapons from weapons scanners. Some kinds are made by DarkTech Inc.

Stinger--A blacklaser gun typically carried by External spies. It is neither powerful nor accurate, but it is small and easily concealed.

Stun Baton--This powered melee weapon delivers a powerful electric shock to any target it contacts. It is meant so subdue opponents without killing them.

Stun-Chuks--A powered melee weapon consisting of two small stun batons attached by a cable, and used like nunchuks. They are very difficult to use properly, but can sometimes short out enemy powered melee weapons.

Stutter Weapon--A type of nonlethal weapon that uses powerful blasts of compressed air to knock targets unconscious. Stutter weapons come in a variety of calibers, and are typically used by law enforcement officers.

Supernova X1--A man-portable mass cannon made by MRA Technologies, Inc. It is a fairly rare weapon, as other heavy weapons have better range.

Sword Claw--A larger, more powerful version of the weren dueling claw, used during ceremonial battles.

Tachyon Cannon--A potent ship-based weapon unearthed by the Exeat at Mantebron and mounted on the Phlegethon. It uses captured tachyons to inflict terrible damage on enemy ships.

Tactical Intuition--A score measuring tactical competence. It is divided into two categories, ground and space.

Talisoi Campaign--A campaign during the Second Galactic War, involving cyber-enhanced Nariac soldiers. (Is the name attached to a system or planet? Might not be enough info to tell that. Mentioned on pp 131, ZP).

Talon--A class of missile used by the Thuldans.

Talon X--A kind of guided round designed for use in conjunction with a charge or sabot gun and the Falcon X sight. It homes in on designated targets, and is produced by MRA Technologies Inc.

Target X--A type of holo-sight manufactured by StarMech Edge One Division. It projects a holographic image of whatever it's pointed at, allowing a sniper to focus on something without losing peripheral vision.

Tauri 9--A model of impact pistol made by MRA Technologies, Inc. It has a limited burst mode in addition to standard single-shot mode.

T-Bar--A make of TN blade made by the StarMech Edge One Division.

Templar 27-N--A model of power sword manufactured by Austrin Limited of Galvin.

Thunder 150--A model of gravmace manufactured by ThunderCorp Arms, Ltd. It is extremely common among armies and private security companies.

Tiger Mod 6--This powered attack armor, made by Raupp Arms, that was formerly the official armor of the Thuldan Heavy Infantry. Production has been stopped, but it is still commonly used. It has an integrated comm suite, microcomputer, optical suite, and two Trauma Pack Is. 

TN Blade--A knife-sized weapon made of tungsten-neutronite alloy. It is extremely dense and sharp, and is capable of punching through heavy armor.

Tong Fe--An unpowered, blunt melee weapon that been adopted by police and security forces. It is especially designed for parrying, and two can easily be wielded at once.

Tornado 600--A 15mm sabot pistol made by ThunderCorp Arms.

Trigun--A type of gun used by the Externals, essentially a larger, heavier submachine gun. It comes in dark plasma and dark fusion varieties.

Tri(i)llyth--The official title for the leader of the Trillaari.

Unholy Three--A term, possibly coined by Sergeant Lavon, to denote Gre-Ikwilisan Thumn, Corporal Lee and Sergeant Chen.

U'pom'krl--Literally meaning "an unknown stranger subordinate to money", this I'krl Common term means "mercenery" in Standard.

Valkyrie 9--A model of autolaser made by Soze Arms, Ltd. It's the biggest, most powerful autolaser on the market.

Valor Decoration--An award given to Concord Marines who have demonstrated bravery in combat. A greek Epsilon on this green, white and blue band signifies that it was won during the Epsedra conflict.

Vennet--Also known as the herder's club, this weren weapon was first used to help marrizhe herders deal with unruly animals. Today, they're typically used for ceremony and decoration.

Vip--A Concord Marine term for a higher officer.

Viper D--A type of filament blade produced by Dietterlich Industries. 

Virtual Matter (VM) Shield--A defensive system used by External starships. It uses unknown technology to create a damage-absorbing force bubble around a vessel.

VMP 40--A 40-watt melter pistol manufactured by StarMech Edge One. It is the first melter weapon to be produced by a company outside the Verge, and is in the running for the Triple-Bullseye Award.

War of Unity--The Megarin term for the conflict between it and Leenest.

Wars of Unification--Another term for the last major conflicts between the mechalus nations.

Wesshaur 390--A make of sabot pistol.

Why You Should Never Turn Your Back on a Lucullan--A tentative title for an after-action report written by ibn Beighur after the incident at the derelict.

X-LOK--A model of render pistol manufactured by StarMech Edge One. It is less powerful but more easily concealed than its larger relative.

Zeke 5--The Concord Marines' nickname for the ZK5 grenade launcher.

Zero-G Axe--A powered melee weapon. The zero-g axe consists of a conventional carbonite blade balanced at the haft by a powered counterweight. It is designed to be used in zero-gravity.

ZK5--A make of grenade launcher, made by Pulan-Tough Job Corporation and used by the Concord Marines. It's affectionately known as the "Zeke 5".

Z-LOK--A model of render rifle manufactured by the StarMech Edge One Division.

===== Territory =====

Aerie--A cluster of seven moons and three planets, located in sifarv space near the Whalon Nebula and Nyoth system. They are the heart of the Sifarv Demesne.

Alien Reservation--Worlds left exclusively for a [[the_stellar_nations|stellar nation]]'s alien citizens. The exact conditions on these worlds vary greatly depending on the nation in question.

[[concord_neutralities|Concord Neutralities]]--Areas of space that are governed by the Concord.

[[concord_prime|Concord Prime]]--The Concord Neutrality containing the [[t_sa_cluster|T'sa cluster]] and the [[galactic_concord|Galactic Concord]] capital. It is interposed between the [[nariac_domain|Nariac Domain]] and [[austrin-ontis_unlimited|Austrin-Ontis]], and contains many war-torn systems.

[[concord_sagittarius_protectorate|Concord Sagittarius]]--A large Concord Neutrality located between the [[borealis_republic|Borealis Republic]] and the [[hatire_community|Hatire Community]]. It was formed by the Treaty of Concord, and contains many systems devastated by the [[second_galactic_war|Second Galactic War]].

[[concord_taurus_protectorate|Concord Taurus]]--One of three large Concord Neutralities created by the Treaty of Concord. It acts as a buffer zone between the [[starmech_collective|StarMech Collective]] and the [[thuldan_empire|Thuldan Empire]], and encompasses many worlds that were devastated during the Second Galactic War.

Evremmar--A cluster of four home systems ruled over by the Evrem, located in the heart of the League of Nine.

Far Reach--

Freehold--An independent settlement.  

"The Hammer"--The local nickname for Hammer's Star.

Holding--An undeveloped "reserve" world.

Jamaican Triangle--The three primary cities of the Jamaican Syndicate of Lucullus: Ocho Rios, Kingstown and Port Royal.

Kadar Hanuthen--A holy see that Ython Kadar hopes to establish. It would enclude the entire [[the_verge|Verge]] within its boundaries.

Known Space--A term encompassing every system that has been colonized by humanity and its allies.

[[old_space|Old Space]]--A region encompassing all systems within 200 light-years of [[earth_planet|Sol]]. Old Space is heavily settled, and contains most of the stellar nations' capitals.

[[open_space|Open Space]]--Space that hasn't been formally claimed by a stellar nation. This includes the Verge, the Far Reach and the Orion Frontier. By default, Open Space is subject to Concord laws.

Orion Frontier--

Starleaped--A term for systems that were passed up and unclaimed by their discovers in hopes of finding better ones.

[[stellar_ring|Stellar Ring]]--The region encompassing almost all of human space. It includes the home territories of all the stellar nations.

Trean Hanuthen--A greater holy see administered to by Vurhon Kasahl.

The Verge--A sector of colonized space closest to the Perseus Arm, bordering the Lightning Nebula. The Verge is rich in resources, and is home to an unusually high number of inhabitable worlds. It was cut off from the Stellar Ring during the Second Galactic War, but recently regained contact with it.

[[voidcorp|VoidCorp]] Home District--A core district within the stellar nation VoidCorp. (Mentioned on pp 301, ToM. What is it?)

===== Legal =====

Aegis Imperium Accords--Documents detailing the tentative alliance between the Concord and the medurr, signed by both Administrator Sela Taris and Stykor.

Article Seven--A component of the Bill of Sapient Rights, guaranteeing the right to privacy.

Article Nineteen--A component of the Rules and Regulations of the Galactic Concord Marines. It allows a prosecuting party to make additional charges against someone already under court-martial.

Article Thirty-Three--A component of the Treaty of Concord governing the rules and regulations of making first contact with an alien species.

Bill of Sapient Rights--A part of the Galactic Concord's charter. It outlines and details the basic rights of all sentient beings.

Concord Field Guide--A primer issued to the Concord's ambassadors and Administrators.

Contact Decree--An Orlamu document authorizing the integration of the weren.

Concord Directives--A set of protocols governing the Concord's legal system.

Contact Treaty--This archaic agreement granted the fraal full citizenship and recognized their outpost on Ganymede as an independent colony.

Cyra Convention--A treaty, made during the Second Galactic War, describing protocols for the ethical treatment of prisoners.

GC14872.23.153--A law guarding against criminal neglect and the mistreatment of minors.

Guilder Van Huys Case--A murder case that established the status of robots as legal witnesses.

Expansion Pentad--One of the three great alliances, the Pentad was composed of the Thuldan Empire, VoidCorp, the Nariac Domain, the Hatire Community and the Dreth Commonwealth.

First Contact Exclusion Zone--A legal buffer zone around the site of a first encounter of an alien species, intended to keep unscrupulous parties out.

FreeSpace Alliance--One of the three great alliances, the FreeSpace Alliance was composed of the Orion League, the Orlamu Theocracy, the Borealis Republic and Insight.

Ielmar--A weren term for a convicted criminal, literally meaning "blood-slave". Ilemarg must serve the parties they've wronged, and can only redeem themselves through heroism in combat.

Integration Act--An act, passed by the Galactic Consulate, that allows ten percent of each stellar nation's military to work with civilians and militaries of other nations.

Kalht Initiative--A program launched by the Concord Survey Service. It will award one hundred grants to companies interested in exploring and developing the Verge over a five-year span.

Krusgurrg--A sect of weren warriors dedicated to upholding the traditions of their species in interstellar society.

Lawreaders--A group of weren dedicated to enforcing codes of honor. They recite the clan's laws at important occasions such as coronations and trials, and act as lawyers.

Lison Trade Imperative--A body of laws governing the conduct of foreign traders on Lison.

Lock-Out--An unusual form of death sentence imposed on criminals by the ULS. It involves taking a prisoner up to Lison's surface, and leaving him to die of exposure.

(First?) Lordan Conference--A meeting that was supposed to have determined the legal owners of Lordan. It was held aboard Omega Station, and is in indefinite recess.

Mahdra Ruling--A ruling that established the sesheyans of Grith as a soverign species, yet preserved the Hatire claim to the moon.

Mannevar--A caste of weren vigilantes dedicated to enforcing the law. They are largely restricted to Kurg due to Orlamu laws.

Mend'lya--The sesheyan term for an elite corps of Hatire lawmen dedicated to stopping the crime lords of Grith.

Mindwalker Repression Acts--A series of acts issued by the Lucullan League. They ban all unauthorized use of psionic abilities outside of Supervisor territory.

Monitor Mandate--This treaty severed the Algemron colonies' ties with their parent states, set up a demilitarized zone within the Algemron system, and created the Algemron Neutrality Patrol.

Pito Ta--A traditional weren punishment for criminals, involving the removal of the offender's claws. This typically cripples the victim. It literally means "claw-washing".

Profit--One of the three great alliances, Profit was composed of the Union of Sol, the StarMech Collective, the Rigunmor Star Consortium and Austrin-Ontis Unlimited.

Rules and Regulations of the Galactic Concord Marines--A body of regulations governing the behavior of the Concord Marines.

Sesheyan Compact--The legal agreement that made all sesheyans Employees of VoidCorp.

Treaty of Concord--The legal agreement that ended the Second Galactic War. It recognized the twelve remaining stellar nations, and provided for the creation of a thirteenth, the Galactic Concord.

Treaty of Earth--A treaty signed after the First Galactic War. It eliminated the Terran Empire and recognized the sovereignty of its colonies.

United Lison Charter--The governing charter of the United Lison State. Under its direction, the ULS constantly operates under a state of emergency.

Vuruthen--A collective term for the states of the I'krl Theocracy and the Sifarv Demesne. (Exclusively I'krl Theocracy? 

Warden--A sort of restraint implant used by the mechalus to control violent criminals. It keeps its recipient from acting suddenly.

===== Scientific =====

Agromanufactories--A type of large-scale agricultural production facility.

AirClear--A patented type of air scrubber featured in the Gliese 300 habitat dome.

All-Terrain Stretcher--Also known as the AT stretcher, this piece of medical gear is designed to traverse nearly any sort of environment. It is portable when packed up, and moves using a gravity induction engine.

Antiradiation Serum--This drug is an electrolyte solution meant to stabilize radiation-damaged cells. It is usually administered through an IV tube.

Antiscan Weave--A type of fabric. In addition to normal fibers, antiscan weave contains microcircuits that can baffle most types of scanning equipment.

Apocalypse--A virus that was allegedly developed by a stellar nation during the Second Galactic War. It kills by attacking the nervous systems of its hosts, causing them to break down.

Aqualaser--A type of laser modified to function underwater. They are commonly found on underwater drilling equipment, but can also be used in standard laser weaponry.

AboReal--A model of raised sleeping platform in the Terra X product line. It uses an induction motor to levitate into the air, and includes a safety harness and numerous gear attachment points.

Argon--A noble gas. It's used in the manufacture of supercoolants for stardrives, and is a common component of the atmospheres of gas giants. (See the note for rhodium, below.)

Armadillo MPT--A brand of two-man tent in the Terra X product line. It includes a self-inflating support matrix and automatic tent pegs.

Artificial Blood--A powdery substance that can be mixed with water to form a proper blood substitute. The most common varieties can be transfused into any Series I lifeform. 

Artificial Skin--A type of advanced, aseptic pressure bandage designed to repair flesh wounds and burns. It is made of smart plastics, doesn't require changing, and can be easily removed with rubbing alcohol solution.

Astrocognitive--A term used to describe navcognitive psionic abilities used for interstellar travel. People with these abilities are called "astrocognitives".

Astronomical Unit--A unit of measure 150 million kilometers long. It is abbreviated as AU. (Should this be included? It's a real-life term, and can be easily looked up.)

Att--A slang term for an attitudinal maneuvering jet.

Autokey--A device designed to unlock computerized locks by quickly cycling through number combinations or whatever variable is required to unlock the lock.

BattleKlaw--A form of cybernetic fighting blade, usually mounted on the user's forearm. Some versions are retractible, and can be pulled into the user's limb when not in use.

Bertek Quick-Flush--A type of plumbing fixture manufactured by BerTek.

Biaxinin--A highly illegal drug made from the whitespike plant. It is also known as spike.

Binders--A set of highly advanced handcuffs, binders are made of carbonate fiber, and rely on microcircuitry instead of locks. They can emit stun charges if necessary, and are controlled by command batons.

Bioartifact--A scientific term for a species directly created by one of the Precursor races.

Biodamper--A type of power restraint designed to prevent certain mutations from being consciously activated.

Biodetector--A kind of scanner that searches for life-forms within a certain radius. They are also known as biosniffers.

Bioelectric Wrap--A kind of medical device designed to speed up healing using drugs and electrical stimulation.

Biolock--A security device that unlocks when a person with a recognized biosignature comes within close range. They are extremely difficult to pick.

Bioprocessor--A technolgically advanced kind of farm.

Black Fever--A viral disease that attacks its victim's red blood cells, causing brusing, anoxia and death. There is no vacciene, but coagulants are somewhat effective in combating the infection.

The Blacklight Project--A Concord project dedicated to the study and reverse-engineering of Precursor technology. It has created a highly experimental shielding device for use near Karppolla's star.

BlastProof--A name brand of biolock.

Bleeding Air Offensive--One of the Great Plagues.

Blinding Plague--One of the Great Plagues, it induces blindness in its victims and was used against the Megarin. Today, rare cases still crop up on Aleer.

Body Plating--This cybernetic device consists of armor plates grafted to the user's skin. Subdermal armor, a more easily concealed version, consists of subcutaneous plates protecting the user's vital organs.

Bolthole CD--A brand of sleeping bag in the Terra X lineup. It includes an air mattress and integrated climate weave, and helps camouflage its user's appearance and scent.

Bond-o-Matic--A trademarked name-brand of molecule weld.

Bone Graft--This gel-like substance is used to repair broken bones in the space of an hour. It is injected into the bone itself, where it forms a support matrix that disintigrates after the bone heals naturally.

Brain--A term generally applied to organic External computer systems.

Breather Mask--A type of survival gear.

BRECUM Situation--An archaeological acronym for a "burial or religious customs motif". It refers to treatment of the dead and other last rites.

Brown Barge--A gas miner term for an open patch in a gas giant atmosphere that lets internal heat escape into open space.

BugZap--A brand of sonic barrier in the EcoTour line. It uses ultrasonic vibrations to repel bugs and other vermin.

The Burn--The 13-day-long period of abnormally high radiation in the Tendril system that occurs every 67 days.

Camping Module--Often included with portable shelters, a camping unit can heat or cool an enclosed space for a sustained period of time. It doubles as a stove and freezer.

Carbide Shears--This power tool is a high-tech bolt-cutter designed to cut through almost anything. It has a power-assist piston, and can also be used unpowered.

Carbonide--A light, flexible, durable alloy used in lightweight objects.

Carbonite--A lightweight carbon alloy.

Carbonate Fiber (CF)--A light, flexible substance made by linking carbon atoms in nanoengineered chains. It is often used to make weapons, rope and lightweight armor.

Celestial Navkit--This navigation device allows its user to determine his position on a planet's surface by identifying the relative positions of the stars in the sky.

Cerametal (CM)--A lightweight, durable alloy with the ductility of a metal and the heat-resistance of ceramics. It is technically known as ceramometallic alloy, and is used to make armor and other durable objects.

Cellcomm--An advanced version of the 21st-century cellphone, the cellcomm transmits communications signals to relay towers, from which it can access any comm network on a developed planet. It comes in card and handset models.

CGT Lanthanide Cell--A variety of lanthanide cell used to power cybernetic limbs.

Chem Detector--This handheld sensor pack contains a broad-spectrum sniffer that can detect and identify a wide variety of organic and inorganic chemical compounds.

Children of Ylem--A term used by the victims of a strange disorder to describe themselves.

Circuit Finder--A short-range EM scanner designed to find electrical conduits and wires in walls.

Circumspot Vortices--Smaller vortexes of gas located near larger storms in the atmospheres of gas giants. Some of them contain high concentrations of noble gases, and are mined by independent gas collectors.

Clearsteel--A type of transparent, durable material.

Climate Weave--A type of fabric specially engineered to keep its wearer comfortable in hot or cold climates.

Climbing Guards--This climbing aid consists of a pair of knee-length boots and a pair of elbow-length gloves. It's designed to help a free climber keep his grip on almost any surface.

Coagulant--A drug designed to stop bleeding by inducing artificial clotting at the point of injury.

Coleman Expedition--A scientific expedition to the Glassmaker sites on High Mojave. It was wiped out when it attempted to explore an unsecured site.

Command Baton--A baton-like device used to activate and deactivate security restraints.

Comm Pad--A kind of handheld communications device.

Comm Port--A cybernetic device that lets a nanocomputer-equipped user send data, comm chatter or visual feed through a wireless uplink.

Commsat--A communications satellite.

Comp Card--A type of credit-card-like device.

Cortex Bomb--This cybernetic device consists of an explosive device installed inside the victim's skull. Its detonation can be triggered remotely. 

Credit Chip--An old-fashioned money-storage device.

Credit Crystal--A data crystal designed to hold digital currency, also known as a bank crystal. They come in two varieties; a disposable crystal designed to hold a set amount of money, and a crystal containing financial information, intended for repeated use.

Credstick--A small data-storage device designed to carry digital currency.

Cyber-Burn--A term for a period of intense pain that occurs after the deactivation of reflex software.

Cyberdampers--A type of power restraint designed to interfere with signals transmitted by cytronic circuitry, preventing its use.

Cyberwear--Alternately known as cybergear, cyberware is a catch-all term for any artificial devices implanted into or grafted onto a user's body.

Cykosis--A medical condition that occurs when a sentient being is driven insane by the installation of certain types of cyber gear. Victims of cykosis are known as cykoteks, and are more often than not violently insane.

Cykotek--A victim of cykosis. Cykoteks are typically classed as a cult of sorts, believe in the purity of cybernetic technology, and have no qualms about murdering people who don't possess technological implants. They tend to band together in clans, though rogue cykoteks are infrequently encountered.

CXY Lanthanide Cell--A type of lanthanide cell used in cybernetic limbs.

Dark Matter Nullifier--A device used by the Gardhyi to render mass reaction-based technology inoperative. (pp 13, POD)

Daywind--A term for the furious winds that cross Lison's terminator from its day side.

Deflection Web--A cybernetic defensive device. It functions much like a deflection inducer.

Diacarb--A tough, diamond-like substance used to make drill bits.

Diver Gauntlet--This gauntlet computer was designed to be worn by divers. It contains a small sonar unit, an inertial mapper, and sensors that monitor a diver's blood chemistry.

Drivecore--The central core of a stardrive.

Drivesat--A nickname for a drivespace transmission satellite. Drivesats are typically used in groups of 10 or more, and use stardrives to starrise and starfall. While in drivespace, they transmit and receive messages from other drivesats within 50 light-years. Since they don't move while in drivespace, the process takes only a second.

Drivespace--A parallel dimension where faster-than-light travel is possible. Ships can transit drivespace by employing stardrives, and the exact distance traveled in a jump depends on the craft's mass. Regardless of distance, all jumps take 121 hours to complete.

Drivespace Sickness--A mental illness involving disorientation, sleeplessness, irritability and hallucinations. It is sometimes contracted after long periods in drivespace.

Dual Holocam--A device consisting of two holgraphic imagers attached to a boom. It takes holographic stills. 

Dumb Lock--A type of lock that isn't computerized.

Duodecium--A type of dark matter used in mass reactors.

Duraplas--A type of resiliant, molecularly-strengthened plastic. Duraplas comes in many different types, and can be used for a variety of purposes.

DuraShine--A trademarked type of permanant shoe finish.

Durasteel--A type of molecularly-strengthened steel alloy. Certain types of it are transparent.

DuraWeave--A type of tough fabric used to make clothing.

EC Board--A type of computer board designed to monitor and control a ship's mass reactor.

Eclipse--The period of time when Storm is in the shadow of Salamanca. (Should I include this? Mentioned on pp 230, but pretty generic and could be applied to any moon.)

Ecodome--An enclosed dome structure designed to provide habitable living space on inhospitable worlds.

EM Detector--A handheld scanner capable of detecting, classifying and measuring electromagnetic radiation.

Endoskeleton--A piece of cybernetic equipment. It consists of a number of carbonide structures meant to replace or reinforce parts of the user's skeleton.

Erfani Glass--A type of special high-quality glass manufactured on Grith.

E-Suit--A full-body suit designed to protect its wearer from hostile environments. They come in three basic models, soft, hard, and armored; each designed to be used in different circumstances.

Excacation Projector--This power tool uses gravity induction technology to break up rock, earth or stone, and then haul it out of the area. It consists of a heavy backpack, and a gun-like graviton projector.

Exoskeletal Walker--A kind of powered oversuit used for heavy lifting or work in high gravity. Most use advanced feedback systems, so no particular training is required.

Exoskeleton--This piece of cybernetic equipment is mounted on the outside of the user's body, providing a sturdy place to attach heavy cybernetics.

Exothermal Torch--A cutting torch that uses an exothermic reaction to create a high-temperature cutting beam. It is less powerful than the laser torch.

Exploration and Economic Development Initiative--An initiative started by VoidCorp to establish claims in the Verge.

Explorer D9--A type of armored e-suit in the PlanetWide product line. It can protect its user from almost all hostile environments, and includes comm gear, a rebreather similar to the C1's, and an optional powered support system for use in high gravity.

Externals--A catch-all term for any species that hasn't been legally integrated with the Concord or the stellar nations. It is most frequently applied to a number of hostile, mysterious species encountered in the Verge.

Field Fence--A kind of electrical fence, designed to kill or stun anything that touches it with a massive discharge.

Finder--A Mindwalker who specializes in locating veins of ore through extrasensory abilities.

First Plague--One of the Great Plagues. It was responsible for the downfall of the nation of Pesh.

Flimsies--A slang term for documents printed on paper.

Floater Chair--A type of hovering seat.

Foamboard--A type of lightweight material used to make packing boxes.

Foamplast--A lightweight material used to make crates.

Forced-Culture Bioproduction--A technologically advanced method of food production.

Freezo--(Mentioned on pp 42 of OTV. Some sort of medical product? Medicine?)

Fusion Generator--A power plant that generates energy through the fusion of hydrogen into helium. Most fusion generators run on water, and are practically foolproof. 

General Purpose Implant (GP Implant)--This cybernetic module can be customized to contain almost any sort of normal equipment.

Gill A4--A make of respirator mask in the PlanetWide lineup. It protects its wearer from toxic or low-pressure atmospheres, as well as gas weapons.

Gillpack--A form of advanced SCUBA gear.

Gliese 300--A model of habitat dome in the Terra X product line. It comes with its own airlock, and can withstand vacuum and extreme pressure.

Glittergold--A type of golden material used in clothing.

Gravbelt--This device is a harness equipped with lanth cells and a gravity induction device. When activated, it lets its user fly without any sort of vehicle.

Gravimetic (Gravometric?)--A general term for a containment field or other device that employs both gravitics and magnetism.

Gravity Assisted Feed--A long tube-like structure used by gas miners to harvest gas.

Gravity Induction--A process that powers most gravity manipulation technology. It employs a cyclotron to generate gravitons by accelerating a particle to near the speed of light. The gravitons are siphoned off, and may be used to alter the local gravity.

Gravitics--A general term for gravity-based technology.

Great Plagues--A series of engineered bioweapons that devastated the mechalus populations.

Gunsight--Meant to be used with an optical cybernetic implant, this device, when mounted on a gun, shows the user exactly where the weapon is pointing.

Habitat Dome--A heavy-duty camping shelter designed for use in hostile environments. They're usually equipped with airlocks and air purification equipment.

Heads-Up Vidgear--This vidphone variant is worn like comm gear, and includes a receiver, display screen, and a camera that transmits anything the user is looking at. It comes in cellular models as well as ones with independent comm circuits.

Heliogyro--The type of solar sail used on mechalus lightships. In a heliogyro sail, the solar sails are oriented like the rotor blades of a helicopter.

Hendricks Classifications--A series of classifications for life of various biochemistries.

Holocam--A type of camera that records images in three dimensions and plays them back as a hologram.

Holocomm--A communications device that transmits real-time images in holographic form.

Holocube--A small plastic cube-like device that stores and plays holographic images.

Holodisplay--The part of a holocomm that displays the image. It can be configured to display a two-dimensional picture as well.

Holophone--This device consists of two holo pickups, which are placed to capture the user in three dimensions, and a transmitter. The user can communicate in portrait mode, or in full-body mode. (Same thing as holocomm?)

Holoset--A device designed to pick up holovision signals and broadcast them over its own holographic emitters.

Holosextant--A holographic navigational aid.

Holovision--A three-dimensional media form, typically broadcast much like 20th century broadcast or cable television. Holovision sets are also known as holoviewers, and can play holo recordings from 3D crystals.

HotSpot--A pocket fire-starter listed in the EcoTour product line. It uses an ignition filament to ignite anything flammable it's touched to.

Hurricane Margo--Officially known as EST-2184, this tropical storm devastated much of Filtrane. It was inadvertently created by a Thuldan weather-control experiment.

Hyperdine Mark XII--A type of powerful sensor package, geared toward heat and long-wave emissions. Fury-class corvettes have them in their sensor suites.

Ille Noor--The sesheyan term for an elder, solitary veractor.

Imaging Scanner--A small sensor device that uses magnetic resonance technology to see into inanimate objects and living beings. 

Impulsion Drivers--A set of components in a gravity induction engine. 

Induction Disk--This disk-like device uses a gravity induction engine to lift people and objects. It is meant to be used like a stepladder, and includes a safety tether, handheld control and warning device.

Induction Governance Coil--A component of a mass cannon.

Inertial Navkit--This navigation device determines its user's position by recording how far it's moved, and in which direction. 

Infrared Scanner--A sensor device designed to pick up thermal emissions. It is also known as an IR scanner.

Interspatial Shield--A prototype shielding device developed by the Concord scientists at the Blacklight Project. It was designed to help a ship survive when very close to a star.

Iolification--The mechalus term for a process that turns an organic being into a robot. It involves nanites and magnetic imaging, although the exact nature of the process is unknown. The Kiscae took the last iolification devices with them when they left Aleer.

IPK Rough Terrain Walker--A brand of powered exoskeleton manufactured by Marsstat Motors.

K90--A carbon camping lamp in the EcoTour product line. 

Kaidman Dark-Matter Assumption--The present theory of dark matter.

Lanthanide Cell--A more powerful form of battery, also known as a lanth cell. They are used to power most man-portable gravity-age equipment.

Laser Comm Pack--A vehicle-portable laser transceiver. It has a more limited range than its ship-system cousin.

Laser Microphone--A surveilance sensor that detects sound within a room by measuring the movement of its window panes. 

Laser Ranger--A handheld or e-suit-mounted device that uses laser beams to measure distance.

Laser Torch--A cutting tool that uses a laser beam to melt or burn through various materials. The beam can be adjusted to cut through materials of varying thickness.

Laser Transceiver--A communications device that uses a pulsing laser beam to transmit messages to a receiver in its line of sight.

[[life support pack equipment|Life Support Pack]]--A medical device designed to stabilize mortally wounded patients. It helps circulate and oxygenate the victim's blood, and adds drugs to the bloodstream as required.

Lithiumerol--A powerful tranquilizer and antipsychotic.

LOX Rod--A canister used for storing collected oxygen.

Mafluon--A special hydrocarbon compound that can easily shift between liquid and gaseous states. Helm Ragnarsson uses it in his heavy breather gear.

Mass Comm Pack--A smaller version of the mass transceiver. It is powered by its own lanth cells, and is vehicle-portable, but has a greatly reduced transmission range.

Mass Reactor--A type of reactor that generates energy by harnessing the decay of certain types of dark matter. A mass reactor is required to power a stardrive.

Mass Transceiver--A communications device that uses gravitational energy to transmit messages. Most mass transceivers are too large to be man-portable.

Medical Walker--A set of powered leg braces designed to help immobilized patients walk normally.

Medtech--A medical technician.

Melt Mining--A method of mining used by the Dreth to extract minerals from Belatu.

Microcam--This tiny recording device can capture video and audio feed covertly. It needs a transmitter to upload its data, but it can also take recordings through a special fiber-optic wire attachment.

Microinduter--A miniaturized induction engine.

Mind Blast--A potent form of psionic attack intended to inflict brain damage.

Mindwalker--A term for a sentient being with psionic potential.

Minicam--A small vidcam that can be carried by hand, attached to a helmet, or carried on a belt.

Mining Suit--A type of specialized powered armor equipped with mining tools.

Minitorch D30--A brand of small flashlight in the EcoTour gear line. It comes with a StickPlas surface that can be attached to just about anything.

Molecular Bonder--A type of extremely strong glue.

Molecular Weld--One of the strongest types of adhesive in common use, also known as molecular weld. It is an electrochemical glue that is virtually impossible to break.

Monkey House--The nickname for the section of the Unity Gain containing the victims of Sleeping Beauty.

Mr. Foamy--A brand of fire extinguisher.

Multiband Comm Gear--An advanced, agile-frequency radio. It comes in headset, card and handset models.

Multiband Radar--A type of advanced radar system.

MusclePlus--A form of muscle wire designed to replace organic muscle tissue. When implanted as a cybernetic device, it increases its user's strength.

Nanosurgery Kit--An extremely high-tech surgical device, the nanosurgery kit produces and controls specialized nanites that can be used to perform delicate surgeries. It requires specialized training to be used properly.

Neural Stimulator--A skullcap-like device equipped with thousands of tiny electrodes. When attached to a brain-dead patient and activated, it has a chance of restoring brain activity, as long as only a short time has passed.

Neurobabble--A term describing psionic cacophony or white noise.

Neurocircuitry--Cybertech designed to link biological tissues with cybernetic devices.

Neutronite--A dense, tough alloy made by enriching depleted uranium with neutrons using a gravity induction device.

Numaplas--A type of plastic laced with tiny inflatable bladders. 

Number Ten Inductor Drive--A powerful type of induction engine.

NutriMix--A brand of ration bar in the Terra X product lineup. NutriMix Bars come in four different flavors: Meaty Loaf, Beany-Rito, Tangy Bar-B-Q and Wild Berry. They contain enough nutrients and water to satisfy a human-sized organism's daily requirements.

NX-48--A kind of microcircuit board.

NX-63--A type of microcircuit board.

NX-77--A type of microcircuit board.

Orbiter--A saucer-like, unmanned, remotely-operated launch vehicle. Orbiters are designed to put satellites of various types into orbit.

Orbiter C1--A model of soft environment suit in the PlanetWide collection. It includes built-in comm gear and a rebreather system that lets its user change air cartriges while not interrupting his air supply.

Orb of Foreshadowing--A gardhyi artifact that gives its user a limited precognitive ability. (pp 52, POD)

Orb of the Psion--A gardhyi artifact that allows its user to telepathically communicate over long distances. (pp 52, POD)

Orb of Teleportation--A gardhyi artifact. It gives its user the ability to teleport to any place he or she can visualize. (pp 52, POD)

Overthought Cluster--A fleshy, membranous sac that controls the bodily functions of a single ylem-plague victim.

Oxygenator Cartrige--A kind of oxygen candle used to generate breathable air in some e-suits.

Oxygen Runner--A generic term for workers who collect oxygen from Lison's surface to replenish Tribon's air supply. They are also known as "lox runners", for the LOX rods they use.

Oxymite--A type of trademarked liquid fuel used in some types of portable generator.

Pathfinder--A model of plasma flare gun in the EcoTour product line. It was meant to be used as an emergency signal, and fires both smoke and light flares.

Plague of Slow Rot--One of the Great Plagues.

Plastisteel--A type of flexible, cheap steel. (Mentioned on pp 256 of GR.)

Plexglass--A kind of clear material used to make viewports. (Mentioned on pp 20, ZP. Same thing as plexglass?)

Plexsteel--A type of clear, durable material used to make starship viewports.

Polylam--A type of flimsy plastic-like material.

Point of Contraction--The point at which, according to the Big Bang Theory, the physical universe becomes greatly stressed by its continual expansion.

Polymere--A dense, nano-engineered carbon-fiber plastic used in some types of armor.

Polyplas--A type of plastic-like material used to make clothing.

Polythericlene--A type of radiation-resistant fabric manufactured on Alaundril. 

Polymelded Duralloy--A type of tough, corrosive-resistant material.

Portable Cabin--A man-portable shelter designed to withstand Class 1 and Class 2 environments.

Postcognition--An extrasensory discipline that enables a psionic being to see into the past.

PowerAid--A trademarked type of piston used in TyKo-brand carbide shears.

Powered Jaws--This power tool is used to pry open wreckage to retrieve people or objects trapped inside. Powered jaws can also be used to cut through some materials.

Powermike--A high-powered microphone.

Power Restraints--A type of security device designed to keep prisoners from using cybernetics or consciously-activated mutant powers. They come in gauntlet, helmet, implant and collar models.

Precursors--The collective term for a group of alien civilizations that lived in human space long ago. Many of the Precursor species possessed incredibly advanced technology, and relics crafted by them are incredibly valuable. Humanity has discovered five of them thus far. (pp 232 of ToM mentions at least 100, contradicting the Externals. Mentions that they're separated by time and space, too.) 

Primary Treatment--A type of medical (procedure or drug?)

Project Donar--A Thuldan effort to develop weather control technology for use in driving the Regency from Bluefall.

Project Nereid--The codename for the Thuldan Empire's gillfolk engineering project.

Project XCL12--The codename for VoidCorp's terraforming efforts on Cheerghun.

Project White Glare--A top-secret Concord initiative dedicated to the study of various External species, particularly the kroath. Its laboratories are located inside Section 21-C of Omega Station.

Pseudo-Skin--A kind of artificial skin used in the manufacture of cybernetic limbs. It's also known as synthskin or pseudo-flesh.

Psi-Enhancer--A type of drug that helps a Mindwalker recover psionic energy, at the expense of producing distracting mental interference.

Psi-Restraint--A security device that uses neural interference circuitry to keep captive Mindwalkers from using their powers. Psi-restraints come in collar, helmet and implant models.

Psychoactive Booster--A potent drug that enhances a Mindwalker's psionic talents, at the expense of his ability to function in the physical world.

Psychometry--A psionic discipline that lets its users see emotions and thoughts "attached to" physical objects.

Puddles--A gas miner term for pools of noble gases found directly above convection spots in a gas giant's atmosphere.

Qwik-Freeze--A trademarked type of cryogenic stasis bag included on the TimeOut-brand stasis stretcher.

Radar Gauntlet--A small phased-array radar system built into a gauntlet. It is useful for keeping track of large moving objects.

Rad Detector--A specialized EM detector used to identify and measure sources of particulate radiation. 

Radilyn--An anti-radiation supplement added to Alaundril's water supplies. It requires several months to take effect.

Radlevich-Strang Expedition--An archaeological and survey mission headed by Diane Radlevich and Maricia Strang. It headed to Storm to survey the moon's ruins and natives. It's also known as the Storm Expedition.

Readyever--A brand of lanthanide cell.

Red Rain--A biological weapon designed by the Alitarins and unleashed upon Galvin. This microbe converts any organic material into a deadly toxin, rendering whole areas of a planet uninhabitable.

Regency Journal of Theoretical Studies--A prestigeous journal featuring articles and theoretical reports from numerous scientists. 

Regenecells--A kind of injected medical treatment that speeds up the subject's natural healing.

Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV)--A small, flying drone unit with a gravity induction engine. They are used as scouts by the Concord Marines.

Repellant Weave--A special type of stainproof fabric. It uses microcircuits to generate a low-powered electrical field to keep liquids and powers from adhering to it.

Reprocessing Feed--A sewer line that connects a building within a city to a central recycler unit.

Rhodium--A metallic element. It is used to make the catalytic enamel inside mass reactors, and must be replaced frequently. Thus, it's extremely valuable. (It's a real-life material with a unique Star*Drive use. I think it should go in there, just for that.)

Rillaar--The base Rakon unit of measure, equivalent to about two thirds of a meter.

Rockbiter--A brand of adhesive climbing piton in the EcoTour line. 

RocketBoy--A model of self-propelled grapnel in the EcoTour product line. It comes with hooked, magnetic and contact-glue grapnels.

S40--A model of climbing harness in the EcoTour product line.

Salamancan Lights--Mysterious lights on the gas giant Salamanca. While they were originally thought to be a meterological phenomeon, they were later recognized as coming from the Salamanca Intelligence.

Satnav--A navigation system that uses satellites to determine position and distance.

Scarlet Plague--One of the Great Plagues, it was employed against the nation of Pesh. Cases occasionally occur on Aleer today.

Sealer Strips--A kind of bandage designed to seal off wounds and stop bleeding.

Seamask--A trademarked name for a type of gel-filled mask marketed by Stolnis Sea Products. It seals to the skin, working much like a pair of goggles.

Secretary--An electronic device that contains personal information, downloaded currency and cash cards.

Security Curtains--Geille Monashi's term for the virtual matter security barriers aboard medurr vessels.

Sensor Gauntlet--A gauntlet containing a variety of sensor devices. Sensor gauntlets can be customized for different jobs, possessing different types of scanners.

Shimmerweave--A type of shiny material used in designer suits.

Skamimine 92--A kind of drug used to treat drivespace sickness.

Skinfilm--1) A type of artificial membrane designed to mimic skin. 2) A clingy material used to make skintight clothing.

Smart Paint--This paint-like material can change its appearance at the command of an attached computer.

Sniffer--A special sensor designed to identify some specific substance. Sniffers can identify chemical compounds, radiation, or even biological compounds.

Sonic Goggles--These goggles convert sound to visible light. They can either be worn independently, or linked to a specialized processor implant that enhances their effects.

Sonic Tracker--This sensor analyzes the movement of air in the area, using the data to detect moving objects. It is useful against large or fast-moving targets.

Spaceport--A landing facility for starships, usually located on the surface of a planetary body.

Standing-Wave Vortex--A kind of phenomenon in the atmospheres of gas giants.

Stardrive--A device that allows a driveship to enter the dimension known as drivespace. It combines gravity induction technology with mass reaction technology, and requires time to recharge after a successful jump.

Starfall--The process of entering drivespace using a stardrive. Starfalls emit light at various frequencies, and a black starfall is considered a good omen.

Starport--A docking facility for spacecraft, usually located in a zero-g environment.

Starrift--A sort of large, static gate used by the medurr for interstellar travel. Travel using a starrift is much quicker than travel using a stardrive, but the destination must have a starrift as well, if the user doesn't wish to make a blind jump.

Starrise--The process of returning to normal space after a drivespace transit. Like a starfall, a starrise emits light, and a red starrise is considered bad luck.

Starweb--An implanted technological device that allows a Gardhyi to traverse drivespace without a ship. Its destruction or removal always kills its owner.

Stasis Stretcher--A type of emergency gear. It floats using a gravity inducer, and includes a bag and a store of cryogenic gases. By using it, medical professionals can put a patient into cryogenic stasis indefinitely.

Stationkeeping Jets--Spacecraft engines designed to help a ship hold position at a certain altitude while in atmosphere.

Stealth Weave--A type of fabric. It uses microcircuitry to change its coloration, blending in with its surroundings.

Steel Polyalloy--An extremely tough metal alloy.

Stellar Converter--A solar-based power source used by the Rakon.

Stellar Nation Guidelines--A set of rules laid down by the Concord and Council of Independent scientists that govern ethical methods of experimentation.

Stevens A20--A model of camping module in the Terra X line of products.

Stickplas--A type of smart plastic covered in thousands of tiny hooks. When activated, the substance sticks to anything it is held to.

Stonecutter Arc--A type of mining tool used to cut rock with an electrical arc.

Stormfire--Rom Verdoss' nickname for an unusual type of fulgurite found on Storm. Stormfires conduct and amplify certain types of energy, and are used by the stormie Chosen as decorative ornaments. ("Fire gems" is mentioned on pp 302. Alternate name for the same thing?) They are created when males of the species are struck by lightning, resulting in fulgurites forming from minerals concentrated in their bodies.

Storm Passage--The period of time that Storm spends in Salamanca's shadow and ion trail. During the Passage, the moon's weather patterns produce violent storms.

Strain Six--An eariler version of Strain Seven. Designed to augment soldiers' tolerance for pain, it induced aggressive behavior in most of its test subjects.

Strain Seven--Also known as hce7, this mutagen was developed by the Qaliban corporation to enhance the fighting ability of soldiers. Little data about it remains.

Subdermal Communicator--A tiny communications implant installed in the user's jaw. It can transmit and receive messages soundlessly, and breaks down after about a month.

Sunrunner 60 Climate Suit--A make of light environmental suit manufactured by EdgeTech. It was designed to be worn for long periods of time in non-vacuum conditions, and is part of the PlanetWide collection.

SuperFly--A kind of climbing guard included in the EcoTour line of products. Their gripping surfaces are covered with StickPlas, giving their user excellent gripping power.

Survey Ephemeris--A research book containing data on surveyed stellar bodies.

Synthi-Leather--A kind of CF weave designed to look like leather.

Synthleather--A type of leather-like material used in clothing.

Synthsilk--A type of soft, silk-like material, frequently used in clothing.

System Drive--Any type of slower-than-light spacecraft engine, used to move from place to place in a star system.

Systemic Reinforcement--This cybernetic device consists of non-intrusive augmentation designed to supplement the user's natural organ systems. It allows its user to equip more cyber gear.

System Link--A type of interface device designed to improve a user's connection to certain types of hardware. They act something like a mechalus' natural data tendrils, directly connecting to the device in question.

Tanking Up--A gas miner term for the process of acclimating oneself to higher pressures.

Taster--A type of sniffer that has to be physially touching the object it's analyzing.

Tattime--A (bioart?) tattoo that doubles as a watch.

Telephoto Lens--An attachment for a vidcam. It allows the device to take clear pictures over a greater range.

TerrainMaster 5--A model of portable cabin in the Terra X brand line. It includes a built-in mass neutralizer and a camping unit.

The Thaw--An Ohmel term for the planet's short winter.

Thermoplast--A type of conductive plastic-like material used to make electrical parts.

Thomsen--A line of power generation devices built into Solar X's vehicles.

Thomsen 55--A fail-safe fusion generator built into the Condor skycar.

Thomsen 60--A model of fusion generator with built-in failsafes. It is included in the Grizzly ATV.

Thomsen X30--A kind of Oxymite-burning fuel cell engine included in the Invader cycle.

Thomsen X70--A larger model of Oxymite-burning fuel cell engine built into the Falcon sky cycle.

TimeOut--A brand of stasis stretcher.

Tissue Graft--This smart polymer gel is used to repair soft tissue wounds. It sets to the consistency of muscle, automatically forming artificial blood vessels and tendons, and disintegrates after the wound heals.

Transplas--A type of clear, durable plastic.

Trauma Pack--An automated medical kit designed to aid in the treatment of wounded individuals. They are sometimes known as "autodocs". There are two basic types--the first-aid-kit-like Trauma Pack I, and the automatic Trauma Pack II.

Universal Translation Project--A linguistic initiative started by Dr. Strang of the Yin-Farrow University.

VacMaster 77--A model of vacuum mask in the PlanetWide collection. It is an emergency device designed to provide temporary protection from hard vacuum.

Vibrohammer--A type of powered mining tool.

Vidcam--A media device used to record sounds and two-dimensional images in real-time.

Vidphone--This small communications device lets its user communicate in real-time using audio, video or both.

Vidscanner--A kind of visual-light sensor device with a built-in zoom function.

Vidviewer--A device that lets its user watch 3Ds containing video recorded from vidcam devices.

Virtual Matter--A type of technology that simulates the presence of matter. The I'krl Theocracy uses it to make shielding systems, while the medurr use it to partition the insides of their ships.

WaterCaddy 100--A portable water purification and collection device. It's part of the Terra X camping gear line.

Weathersat--A type of satellite designed to monitor local atmospheric conditions.

Web Gear--A type of harness designed to carry tools and other equipment. It is also known as a utility harness.

Weight Neutralizer--This paperback-book-sized device uses gravity induction technology to negate the weight of almost any large object it's attached to.

Wire Rope--A type of aluminum-tungsten wire encased in CF sheathing. It's heavy, but very strong.

Xaqalite--A solid fuel used by the Rakon in their first interplanetary rockets.

Xenoarchaeologist--A term for a scientist who studies ancient alien civilizations.

Xenobiologist--A scientist who studies alien life forms.

Xenologist--The technical term for a scientist who studies aliens.

Xenotechnologist--A scientist who studies alien technology.

Yenden--The Grith sesheyan term for a pack of veractors.

Ylem--A term for a theoretical type of matter that existed before the Big Bang. It was used by the victims of a plague aboard the Unity Gain to describe themselves. Blackmore also used the term to describe a theoretical race that supposedly contacted them.

Zero-g Web--This tool, designed to be worn outside a space-suit, includes multiple thrusters that allow its user to maneuver about in zero gravity.

Zero-Point Energy--A name for a type of energy derived from the fluctuations of quantum particles in a vacuum. Medurr spacecraft use zero-point reactors to power their systems.

===== Religious =====

Aikai--A sesheyan term, meaning ghost, denoting an ancestral figure or archetype. Each aikai is a self-contained mentality, and they are called up by sesheyans who wish to take on a task related to the aikai. Some common aikai include the Hunter, Dreamer, Dancer, Traveler and Maker. There are also sub-classes of aikai, as well.

Beruvey the Barterer--A sesheyan hero and spiritual figure.

Ch'Nal--The central creator-god of Ch'Nalism. According to their beliefs, he leaves the working of the universe to the Ch'Nakan.

Ch'Nakan--A group of lesser spirits, assigned by Ch'Nal to oversee various aspects of his creation. The singular form is "Ch'Nak".

Chosen of the Eye--A Stormie religious term used to describe Stormies that have been altered by the Salamancan Intelligence. The Chosen have jury-rigged eyes, and the brain centers necessary to use them.

Ch'Sa--A Ch'nalist priest, or "guide of the people". Unlike priests of many other religions, they typically hold other roles in addition to their ones in the clergy.

City of the Brrowls--A component of some Ko-Fam-Att beliefs. According to them, evil Ko-Fam-Att are taken to this place after being carried off by a brrowl.

Clutch Ritual--A t'sa ritual intended to drive away demons.

The Cosimir--The chief deity of the Hatire faith, adopted after the discovery of alien religious texts on Haven.

Credo of War--A program developed by General Thetor during the War of Unity. It contains a set of beliefs stressing the glory of combat. It has since been driven underground, though some mechalus still practice it. Possessing either Credo hardware or software is illegal in Rigunmor space.

Cureyfi the Father of Stars--A sesheyan deity. (Mentioned as "Curufyi" in a single spot on pp 199 of ZP.)

The Dire Unconscious--Unique to the Orlamist colonists of Yellow Sky, the Dire Unconscious is, according to their beliefs, the source of evil in the Universe.

The Divine City--A sacred site supposedly located on the moon of Hymn.

The Divine Unconscious--The Orlamu term for drivespace. Where normal space is said to be God's unconscious creation, the Divine Unconscious is said to be connected to God's unconscious thought.

Drounli the Provider--A sesheyan god.

Enoshai--Meaning "Twilight Dream", this sesheyan term refers to the home of the gods, a higher state of being associated with space and night. Legend has it that their species originated there.

The Eye--An adopted Stormie term for the Salamancan Intelligence. The Stormies revere it as a god.

Feral Hunter--A subclass of sesheyan aikai.

Fhar--An I'krl Common term for a sacred object or place.

First Barem--One of four key figures from Bareem mythology. He exemplifies the Warrior traits of Strength and Sinew.

First Prophet--The spiritual and political leader of the Orlamu Theocracy.

Four Bareem--The collective term for the four key figures from Bareem mythology. They are now believed to have been made part of the I'krl.

Fourth Barem--The Protector, one of four key figures from Bareem mythology. She exemplifies the best traits of the other Three, and is viewed as the mother of all Bareem.

Gontal--The Purifier term for a spirit in its final, ultimate incarnation. It means "avatar".

Great Ska--A sesheyan aikai.

Great Sky--A weren term for drivespace. Rumors say that anyone who goes into it fades to nothingness.

Greater Glories--A weren religious term.

High Hunter--An old weren deity.

Humble Spirit--A sesheyan aikai.

Hunter Who Speaks With Spirits--A subclass of sesheyan aikai.

Ishaimai the North Wind--A figure from sesheyan mythology. 

KG228 712ZA(*)--A Vice President and figure in a modern sesheyan fable.

Krl'han--The senior leadership of the I'krl Church, consisting of the Xenhon, the Vurhonan, the Ythonan and the Vurhyran. It means "Mouths of the Mysteries" in Standard.

Krl'osar--A member of the I'krl Church's priesthood, a "holy servant of mystery". The krl'osar are all Mindwalkers, and act as both priests and trouble-shooters, possessing power over the Theocracy's military and nobility. They are also known as the "Bodies of the Mysteries". They are highly dogmatic in their naming and use of psionic powers, and all Theocracy Mindwalkers are trained by them.

Krl'rin--The lower-ranked members of the I'krl priesthood, also known as the "Ears of the Mysteries". They consist of the Nothan, the Kihla and the Ojekhan.

Krl'san--The middle-ranked priesthood of the I'krl Theocracy, or the "Eyes of the Mysteries". It consists of the Oharel, the Vurythan and the Xenothan.

Krl'yth--A being possessed by a fragment of the I'krl collective. All krl'yth are either thaal, gardhyi or sifarv, and are highly ranked. Upon possession, a krl'yth's eyes, fingernails and psionic signature turn a dark, blackish purple. They are said to possess unique powers granted to them by the I'krl. They are also known as "those of the Great Mystery".

K'san Ch'Nak--According to Ch'Nalism, he is the Ch'Nakan guide appointed to protect the t'sa race. He is said to embody the traits the t'sa most value in themselves, and first established the Ch'Nalist faith.

K'vast--A weren religious figure.

Last Pilgrimmage--A concept developed by followers of a heretical weren variant of Orlamism. It involves leaving Kurg as a metaphor for leaving the mortal realm.

Losaika--The title for a sesheyan shaman, meaning "keeper of ghosts". The losaika enter their profession after receiving specific portents, and hold considerable authority. 

Luumak--A member of the ghree, and a figure in bhruu mythology. He first helped organize the bhruu into abhaal.

Medium--The Orlamu title for a drivespace navigator.

Mirraved the Thinker--A sesheyan hero and spiritual figure.

Neshii'en--A sesheyan hero and spiritual figure, and one of Vec't'lir's sons. He is known as the Trickster, and is associated with one of Gamma Leonis III's smaller moons.

New Storm--A new world promised to the stormer people by the Salamanca Intelligence.

Nura the Brave--A ska, and the companion of the fabled Neshii'en the Trickster.

Old Ways--A term for the ancient weren shamanstic faiths.

Ositan--An ancient mechalus sky-god.

Patient Hunter--A subclass of sesheyan aikai.

Patriarchs--A deepfallen religious term for the Glassmakers.

Poltoitec the Crafter--A sesheyan hero and spiritual figure.

Precursor Resurrection--Unique to the Ancientist faith, this doctorinal point states that the Precursors will one day return to judge humanity.

Prophet Scrolls--These apocryphal documents supposedly contain the visions of Jeff Sendir, as well as selected prophecies from Orlamu mystics. They were reportdly suppressed by First Prophet Walen. One prophecy in the Scrolls reportedly mentions the moon Hymn.

Qurum--The Rakon holy book. Its teachings center around peace, harmony and unity.

Return of the Peacemaker--The Warthenist term for the return of Warthen Hale. They claim this will happen on December 29, 2502, at midnight, aboard the Lighthouse.

Sanaremn--The I'krl Theocracy's name for the event that caused the Vanishing and let the I'krl possess senior krl'osar. It literally means "The Miracle Wave".

Second Barem--One of four key Bareem mythological figures. She is the Hunter, and is the master of Stealth and Stalking.

Ska Mother--A figure from a sesheyan fable.

SZ472 556XX(*)--The Foolish Manager, a figure from a modern-day sesheyan fable.

Tal--A figure from sesheyan mythology, he is known as the Hunter, and is one of Vec't'lir's two sons. He is associated with one of Gamma Leonis III's smaller moons.

"The Tale of Neshii'en and the Foolish Manager"--A modern-day sesheyan fable.

"The Tale of Neshii'en the Trickster and the Great Ska Mother"--A traditional sesheyan fable.

Third Barem--The Keeper, and one of four key figures from Bareem mythology. He protected the Bareem community by Building and Binding.

Time of Great Cold--A period in sesheyan mythology.

Time of Three Darknesses--A period in sesheyan mythology.

Twilight Realm--The sesheyan concept of space and night, as well as the domain of the spirits.

Ulaak's Eyes--A weren oath.

Vec't'lir--A sesheyan hero and spiritual figure. She is referred to as the Brood-Mother, and is said to have created the first sesheyans. She is associated with Gamma Leonis III's second-largest moon and a class of aikai.

Vohshey the Hunter--A sesheyan hero and spiritual figure.

Vur--An I'krl Theocracy term meaning "sacred". It is applied to people and ideas.

Weyshe the Wanderer--A sesheyan hero and spiritual figure.

Xenhon--The spiritual and political leader of the I'krl Theocracy.

===== Computer =====

3D Crystal--A data-storage medium. 3D crystals can store an incredible amount of information in a crystalline holographic matrix, and can be played on a variety of devices.

Accelerator--A cybernetic device designed to enhance its user's reaction time. It requires a nanocomputer and reflex device in order to be used properly.

Active Interpreter--This computer device consists of a translate, an earpiece, and a throat-mounted speaker. It provides real-time interpretation of foreign languages, and silences anything the user says, replacing it with the equivalent in the foreign language.

AeGrid--The new Grid network in the Aegis system, it is organized to make use of virtual reality technology. It has been partially compromised by a VoidCorp AI.

AI Board--A special computer board that lets certain advanced computers support artificial intelligences.

AI Emulator--This program uses a library of programmed protocols and responses to simulate the personality and consciousness of a true AI. Its primary purpose is to assist sentients using the computer it's installed on.

Andreven-Nine--An override programmed into Icewalk's security computers by Sokolov.

Antivirus Fortress Code (AFC)--A kind of program designed to protect a shadow from viruses and hacking attempts. They are also known as "afsees".

Artificial Intelligence (AI)--A type of sophisticated computer program designed to emulate human intelligence and, to a certain extent, personality. Most AIs have incredible computing power, and require large amounts of input in order to maintain their programs' integrity. The mainframes required to house an AI are large and expensive, but most AIs interact with the outside world via the use of remotes.

Blackware--Software designed to attack shadows in Grid combat.

Blade-Three--A program developed by Sokolov. It activates his subdermal fighting blade, and enhances his reaction time and skill when using it.

Buff Dude--A make of store-bought shadow model. The Fool used a modified one to communicate with Sable.

Chat Node--A Grid chat room mirroring a real-life location.

Chop Shop--A slang term for a low-quality cyberware clinic. Chop shops are frequently unlicensed, and usually install sub-par equipment in substandard conditions.

Class X Menace Program--A type of semi-sentient program designed by Insight to attack VoidCorp's computer systems.

Comptech--A technician specializing in computer repair, programming and construction.

Computer Gauntlet--This device, meant to be worn on a user's hand and forearm, contains all the parts of a desktop computer in one convenient place. Specialized computer gauntlets are produced, to help professionals in certain fields. 

Concord Intelligence Grid--A private Grid that distributes information among the personnel in the Concord military.

Crystal Lattice--The complex network of crystal processors required to run an AI system.

Cybermind--A Negationist's mind upon transferrence into a computer.

Cybersickness--A temporary feeling of disorientation and nausea that can result from being prematurely unplugged from a direct neural interface.

Cytronic Circuitry--This cybernetic device consists of wiring connecting a nanocomputer to its user's nervous system. It helps enhance illusions created by virtual reality.

Databank--A large data storage device.

Datacore--A massive computer core used to store large amounts of data.

Data Cube--A small cube-like device intended to store data.

Data Node--(Mentioned on pp 213 of GR. What is it?)

Dataprinter--A combination fax, scanner, printer and copier. 

Dataslate--A computer the size and shape of a notebook, designed to be carried easily.

Datastream--The process of transmitting data over a long distance.

Datastream Link--A computer peripheral that connects its parent machine to a communications network, allowing it to transfer data directly.

Datastream Module--A key-card sized computer that acts as an interface between a computer and a communications device, allowing data to be streamed over the comm frequency.

Dataware--A slang term for computer technology.

Deadeye--A pistol marksmanship enhancer program used by Pyotr Sokolov.

Deadman--A program protocol set by Sokolov. It was designed to make Peregrine self-destruct if his heartbeat stopped.

Deaf Grid--A Grid with no access to a drivesat.

Dillon Lattice Pseudo-AI--The standard CPU system for most human-built robots. While not a true AI, it allows a robot some preprogrammed personality traits and basic reasoning ability.

Dogfight Eight--An enhance program used by Sokolov to boost his space combat skills.

Duress Nine--A set of security protocols in Peregrine's computer. They activate if Sokolov is under duress.

Encode-Decode--This program type allows two users on the Grid to converse using coded transmissions. Encode-Decode programs are also known as Eds. 

Encryption Module--These computerized devices come in pairs. When attached to communications devices, they encrypt everything the device transmits, and only the other module can decode any transmissions.

Enhance Program--A kind of program designed to be used in conjunction with a nanocomputer and reflex hardware. It increases its user's speed, reaction time, or manual dexterity.

Erebus--Icewalk's primary computer system. It controls all of the station's security systems.

Fast Chip--A cybernetic implant that greatly increases its user's reaction speed when activated. Fast chips are highly illegal, as prolongued use can lead to mental degradation and eventual cykosis. 

Flashpoint Seventeen--A program in Peregrine's main computer. It tells the ship's AI that Sokolov is in distress.

Geneva Virus--A virus designed by VoidCorp to cripple drivesats throughout Concord space. It was installed aboard the drivesat relay at Kendai.

Gerald-Model--A make of store-bought shadow.

Getaway--A program used by Pyotr Sokolov to prepare Peregrine for emergency takeoff.

Ghost Hunter Five--A program used by Sokolov to infiltrate Icewalk's primary computer.

Ghostship--A file that Monashi surreptitiously uploaded into Sokolov's nanocomputer. It contains coordinates and data on the Medurr riftship derelict.

Grid--A computer network spanning multiple planets or star systems. Individual settlements, planets, systems or nations have their own Grids, all of which tie into a greater whole.

Gridbox--A Grid e-mail box.

Gridburst--A bit of information transmitted via the Grid.

Gridcall--A communications transmission relayed over the Grid.

Gridcaster--A generic term for hardware that allows a Gridpilot to connect to the Grid, either through cybernetics or an ordinary computer (Gridware? Mentioned on pp 122 of ToM). Gridcasters come in helmet and gauntlet models.

Gridcomm--A conversation over the Grid, akin to a phone call.

Gridsearch--A way of searching for information on the Grid.

Gridlink--A link leading a specific site on the Grid.

Gridpilot--A person who uses the Grid on a regular basis, or a computer technician specialized in its use.

Gridrunner--A person who is adept at hacking the Grid.

Gridseer--A type of Grid technician.

Gridshot--A picture transmitted via the Grid.

Gridstim--A type of illegal program designed to mimic the effects of a stimulant.

Gridsuit--A kind of full-body jumpsuit. It is designed to be hooked up to a computer or VR device, and allows a user to experience full VR without a nanocomputer.

Gridware--Hardware designed to interact with the Grid.

Grid Zombie--A slang term for a person ignorant of Grid protocols.

Holobroadcast--A holographic transmission or broadcast.

Homesite Unit--This piece of hardware maintains a user's personal grid-site, and helps defend it and the user's computer system from attack.

Hyper-Resolution Lattice--A type of extremely advanced computer graphic.

Identipad--A small computer containing data about a specific individual.

Indelible Drive--This backup drive permanantly records all data transcription that takes place on a computer. It is especially useful as a financial record, and can't be erased by any method short of its destruction.

Junction Node--(Mentioned on pp 154 of GR. What is it?)

Loading Zone--A virtual club located in the Port Royal Grid.

Linguicomp--A kind of computer designed to interpret and analyze alien language. Field units are bulky, and roughly backpack-sized.

Light Sleep--A program designed by Pete Sokolov. He uses it to put himself to sleep.

Linebacker--A program implemented by Sokolov to watch for any intrusion attempts against his nanocomputer.

Medical Gauntlet--A computer gauntlet equipped with blood chemistry sensors, a magnetic resonance imager, a stockpile of drugs, and a library of medical programs.

Memory Harness--Designed to be worn by a humanoid, this computer device can hold a stripped-down copy of an AI. It contains sensors and comm devices that let the AI-echo interact with the harness's wearer, its "parent", and the outside world.

Met-Plan File--A kind of immersive VR file, designed to give its user the impression of alien weather patterns.

Microcomputer--A small, easily-carried computer. It has hookups that let it connect to communications devices and play 3D crystals.

Monashi-01--A command interface and uplink protocol installed into Sokolov's nanocomputer by Monashi.

Monashi-04--A command interface installed into Sokolov's nanocomputer by Geille Monashi.

Monashi-05--An imaginary command interface created by Monashi.

Monashi-12--A program interface installed into Sokolov's nanocomputer by Geille Monashi.

Multiplex Cow--A computer virus programmed by Jonathan Belwe. The Alitarin rebels used it to crack the Galvinites' Alitarin Grid before the Big Slate Offensive.

NA518-00 Nanocomputer--A model of top-notch nanocomputer manufactured by the Nariac Domain. Nancy is an example of one.

Nanocomputer--A cybernetic implant that lets its user control other cybernetic systems installed in his or her body. A nanocomputer is, essentially, a tiny computer installed inside the user's body.

Netspec--A term for rampant Internet or Grid speculation.

Neural Interface Jack--Also known as a NIJack, this type of cybernetic device allows a cyber-equipped user to interface directly with computer systems. They are usually located on the back of a user's neck.

Ops Gauntlet--A computer gauntlet designed to interface with the control consoles of various shipboard systems. It helps its wearer use them with greater efficiency.

Override Geille Atlas--An override programmed into Peregrine's computer by Monashi.

Peace--A program designed by StarMech to neutralize the Warhulk Ares 22.

Pilot Gauntlet--This computer gauntlet augments its user's reflexes, and contains a variety of navigational programs. 

Prisoner Handling Protocol Three--A ship-wide security protocol programmed by Sokolov.

Pushover--A virus designed by a t'sa hacker to gain revenge on a mechalus who cheated him. It gradually deletes programs that control cybernetic equipment, and reconfigures bioart and cybernetics to display images of the mechalus.

Red Dog Seven--A set of protocols for the Linebacker program.

Reflex Device--A cybernetic implant. When hooked up to a nanocomputer and cytronic circuitry, it lets its user run certain types of enhance programs. 

Remote--A robot designed to be controlled by an AI. Remotes are usually designed to take on a specific task, such as guard duty or information-gathering.

Riposte--A counter-intrusion program stored in Sokolov's nanocomputer.

Sanction--A program designed to purge Peregrine's computer of all information, beyond that designated by Sokolov. 

Say When--An accounting program designed to be installed in a starship's computer. It calculates fuel, weapons and other expenditures, and informs the user if certain actions exceed a set budget.

Scanner Implant--A cybernetic device consisting of a magnetic resonance imager and a visual input device. Together, the implants let their user see through walls and other objects.

Scenario Foxtrot--A security response scenario programmed by Sokolov. It was designed to emulate the security response of Icewalk's personnel.

Science Gauntlet--This gauntlet contains a library of programs, assisting its user in scientific inquiry.

Screen Pad--A type of handheld computerized device with a touch-screen interface.

Security Gauntlet--This gauntlet has a variety of emission detectors, and is capable of spotting most covert transmissions.

Shadow--An individual Grid avatar. Shadows are designed to help Grid-users interact on a more immersive level, and come in many varieties.

Shuttling Program--A program designed to transport its user from one Grid location to another.

Softcheat--A program used to bypass certain types of password protection.

Sokolov Alpha--A program that alters Peregrine's environment to Sokolov's specifications.

Sokolov-Last Laugh--A program installed in Sokolov's nanocomputer. It was designed to keep Monashi from interfering with his cybernetics.

Speed-Five--Sokolov's code-name for a speed-enhancer program.

Stimcrystal--A small 3D crystal carrying a program designed to stimulate the brain's pleasure centers.

Subdermal NIJack--A type of NIJack installed in its user's forearm. It is designed to directly interface with a Gridcaster gauntlet without the need for dangling cables.

Tactical Gauntlet--A computer gauntlet equipped with weapons readouts, comm circuits and terrain readouts. It is designed to help officers keep track of their troops.

Test Mode Zulu--A covert transmission protocol programmed into Sokolov's subdermal transceiver. It breaks through lockouts by functioning like a system test.

Tongue Cracker--A type of AI or pseudo-AI program designed to "crack" alien languages and provide real-time communication.

Translate--A data slate designed to translate speech into foreign languages. When a language 3D is plugged in, it translates anything the speaker says into the equivalent in the language in the 3D, and broadcasts it through a speaker. 

Uplink Module--This computer device, when plugged into a communications device, allows it to home in on signal markers transmitted by satellites and ships in orbit.

Victory--A program designed by Mikos Akelon to bring Ares 22 under his control.

Virtuality--Another term for virtual reality.

VoidNet--A secret shadow parallel of the AeGrid engineered by VORL. Through it, it has access to most of the Regency's computers.

Voice Modulation Module--This device plugs into any communications device, and allows its user to alter his or her voice.

V-Sphere--A dome-shaped enclosure designed to enhance the effects of a virtual reality program.

Waypoint Eleven--A waypoint programmed into Peregrine's navigation computer.

Wetware--A hacker slang term for biological tissues.

Whisper One--A covert program used by Sokolov to communicate with Peregrine. It also sends back warnings if someone has tampered with the vessel.

X3D--A larger version of a 3D crystal. It can store more data than the smaller version.

===== Cultural =====

Adah--A fraal name for a family of colors in the infrared.

Aerocaster--A brand of music gauntlet.

AeroStart--A brand line of athletic clothes.

Age of Warlords--The term used by weren historians to denote their Middle Ages.

Ahu Jisha Pendant--A special type of pendant worn by adherents of the Vis Orishak. 

Aikaloska--A sesheyan saying literally meaning "Does the ghost grasp you?", used in place of "Do you get it?"

Aikaya--Meaning "Ghost Walkers", this term is used by sesheyans to describe members of their species in the employ of VoidCorp. They are considered to have left the land of the living.

Aikeita--A sesheyan term referring to the day of the arrival of VoidCorp. It literally means "Day of Ghosts".

Aleer Eshtal--A special form of Grid arena used by the mechalus for coming-of-age ceremonies and ritual Grid duels.

Aleerindo--A kind of mechalus settlement.

Anah--A fraal name for a family of colors invisible to humans.

Antigua Cup--A sailing competition held on Antigua's seas. It is a test of endurance, due to the high gravity and thick atmosphere.

Arriver--A term for someone who has emigrated to the Verge after the end of the Long Silence.

Ashilen--A decorative shawl commonly worn by fraal to formal occasions.

Assault on Hammer's Star--A book published by Gunnery Sergeant Peter McAndres, describing the Exeat invasion of the Hammer's Star system.

Att-Tep--A type of spoon-like paddle used to carry the ball in Fam-Att.

Ayaishe--The sesheyan equivalent of leather gloves. They are sometimes worn with a sort of leather face-mask, as well as wing-guards.

Bad Sky People--A stormer term for VoidCorp.

Battlecruiser--A holographic game program.

Beishen--The sesheyan equivalent of a leather coat.

Bhruu Olympics--An Inseer nickname for a series of competitions held by the bhruu in order to determine mating rights.

Builders--A faction of fraal that have integrated into human society at the cost of many of their old customs.

Capone--A nickname for a member of the Mob.

Concord Standard Time--The official time scheme of the Galactic Concord.

Chronex--A brand line of high-quality watches.

Ch'tass--This t'sa term is used to denote a group of siblings. The human equivalent is "egg-clutch".

The City Age--A term used by t'sa historians to denote their Bronze Age.

Common Weren--The most commonly-spoken language among the weren.

Cook's Guide to Open Space--A catalog of planets formerly authored by Liad Cook.

Children of Mars--A famous holofilm about the Second Galactic War. It stars Jack Everstar.

Chimes--A new holofilm about the tragedy at Silver Bell, starring Jack Everstar. Its production has been sabotaged several times.

Cyko Riots--A series of riots that broke out in the Stellar Ring during 2314 and 2315. They are believed to have been started by cykoteks, though many cyber-enhanced beings participated in them.

Cultural Preservation Districts--A number of areas set aside by the Orlamu to provide shelter to hard-pressed clans of weren.

Dark Years--A Lisoner term for the period the planet spent as a Rigunmor mining colony.

Darut-eg Iermarkhta--A weren saying. It translates roughly into "Where is the honor in such a criminal?".

Delta Synthesizer--A type of musical instrument.

Design du Jour--A line of fashionable dresses.

Det'sya--A t'sa term for tattoos. Det'sya serve as visual representations of a t'sa's heritage, profession, achievements and tastes.

Diehards--A slang term for a type of illegal drug. (Mentioned on pp 22 of ToM, might be something else.)

Doka--A fraal name for a family of colors in the infrared spectrum.

Dopestick--(Mentioned on pp 23, ToM, "dopestick vendor". Maybe a drug of some sort, maybe something else.)

Downtunnel--A tunnel leading downward from Tribon's surface to its lower levels.

Dril--A fraal name for a scent produced by a kind of flowering plant.

Dueling Jacket--A type of formal jacket inspired by military uniforms from the First Galactic War. It is short and tight-fitting, leaving any carried sidearms free.

EcoTour--A line of outdoor gear produced by TrailTech.

E-Fence--A fence skilled in hacking ownership registries of stolen goods, and accessing others bank accounts.

E'krl--A word in I'krl Common, meaning "conundrum" or implying a confusing series of events.

En-Ko-Fam-Att--The eldest player at a Fam-Att game, he acts as an announcer.

Esosha--A sesheyan term, it refers to the primitive sesheyans still living on Sheya. It means "Free Hearts".

Et Ghaj Ic--A fraal term for psychometry, with connotations of smell as well.

Eye of the Storm--A nickname for the Aegis system.

Eyes of the Gate--A Stormie name for stormfire gems.

Facet--A period of the Rakon calender year.

Fam-Att--A bloody sport played by the Ko-Fam-Att of Praxitel. The game is played using a multi-tiered court divided into different zones. The object is to get the ball into the opposing team's goal, and violence among its players is quite common.

Far-Touching--The Stormie term for vision.

Flash-Upgrade--A mechalus term for a routine software upgrade.

Flesh-Upgrade--The mechalus term for a yearly hardware upgrade. The process takes several weeks, and requires a special diet and upgrade nanites.

Flight From Ericis--A term used to describe the mass exodus of Christopher Hale and his followers from Orion League space.

Fliidrun--A meditation ritual practiced by some mechalus, including the ones at the enclave near Pyrton. At ages that correspond to powers of two, they spend four days, isolated, inside a specialized faraday cage.

Flow-Tasting--A Stormie name for their species' ability to sense magnetic fields.

Founder's Day--A Regency holiday, featuring parades and fireworks, that celebrates the arrival of the Orion colonists to Bluefall. (Also mentioned on pp 157 on ToM. Different holiday?)

Fra--A fraal name for a certain scent.

Fraal-na-Kilach--A fraal name meaning "People of the Crossing". It refers to all the fraal that settled the Sol system at the Wandering's End.

Françaislison--A dialect of French spoken on Lison.

Gailghe--The sesheyan term for dark goggles.

Galactic Standard--The official trade language of most of human space, also known as "Standard".

Galway's History of the Driveship--A book about the history of ships equipped with stardrives. It comes in sixteen volumes.

Garraut--A weren coat. It consists of multiple panels attached to each other by snaps, and can easily be removed so a weren warrior can employ his natural camouflage.

Garvey Cache--A cavern full of fraal artifacts discovered by a scout named Garvey.

Gateway to the Verge--An Arriver nickname for the Tendril system.

Gem of the Verge--Another nickname for the Aegis system.

Genocoat--A type of furry long coat. It is a living organism, capable of keeping its wearer warm through its fur and body heat.

Gha--A fraal name for a kind of scent.

Ghost Moon--A local nickname for Nevin.

Good Sky People--A stormer term for the Radlevich expedition personnel.

Gorud Chah--Translated as "deaththrust", this fraal psionic discipline is a form of swift, vicious mental assault.

Grand Roll--The local nickname for Bluefall's surfing season, it occurs once every nine years.

Gravclimber--A type of exercise equipment.

Great Wheel--A fraal name for the Milky Way Galaxy. (Referenced as "Great Wheel of Thought" on pp 48, SF. Extended version of the first name?)

Green Gem--A nickname for Grith.

Growler--A street name for a kind of illegal drug. (Mentioned on pp 22, ToM, might be something else.)

Gru-vat--A weren term for success. It literally means "meat-bringing".

Hero's Game--Traditionally occuring on Founder's Day, this Bluefall event features the best players in the Bluefall Baseball League.

Hgoumas Mat Nate--A weren term for poverty. It literally means "A diet of hgoumas".

High Fraal--An ancient, formal fraal language.

Hold--A term used to describe the collective wealth of a Rigunmor family. The size of a Hold determines the family's standing in Rigunmor society.

Hologown--An extremely expensive evening gown with built-in holographic projectors. They're typically programmed to display abstract patterns or colors and light around the wearer.

Holotarot--A holographic version of a traditional Tarot deck.

Holovid--A form of holographic entertainment, analagous to 20th-century television.

Honored Ceremony of Contemplation--A fraal quasi-religious observance.

Hulis Ic--A fraal term literally meaning "scent of evil". It is a combination of a psionic impression, scent and sight.

Hunter's Age--A term used by weren historians to describe the species' Stone Age.

Huraikai--A sesheyan term, it refers to outlaw sesheyans who've escaped the employ of VoidCorp. It means "Wind Spirits".

Hyast--A fraal name for a particular smell.

Hymn of Q'uabal--The national anthem of the Rakon Fusion.

Ice Cube Express--A  term used to describe the t'sa habit of using cryosleep chambers in slow-moving passenger vessels.

Icedeath--A 2502 holofilm starring Jack Everstar. 

I'krl Common--The official language of the I'krl Theocracy. It includes elements from all of the Theocracy species' native languages, and its written alphabet is pictographic.

Induced Renaissance--The term used to describe the state of Kurg today. Over its course, the Orlamu have been gradually introducing the weren to improved medical and communications technology.

Interbellum--A term used to describe the period between GWI and GWII.

Iolite--A mechalus term for robot. It is sometimes used to describe the Kiscae.

Iron Oath--A traditional weren binding oath.

Jewel of the Verge--A nickname for the Aegis system.

Jewelsphere--A kind of jewelry, composed of gemmed spheres that float magnetically behind the wearer's head.

Jiz Viddie--Jeffrey Brody's mangling of the term "Vis Jiridiv".

Jowh--An Aleerin term for tyrant.

Kalamav--A fraal scent, frequently described as being reddish-brown.

Kenjir Sak--A fraal term, it refers to a minor nuisance that can become dangerous if ignored.

Kickball--A popular team sport.

Kiscae--An Aleerin term, literally meaning "Negationist". It refers to the mechalus who viewed their organic natures as incompatible with peace. They used iolification technology to turn themselves into machines before leaving in the Aleerin stellar fleet.

Klimaar Vach--A psionic invocation used by the Vis Jiridiv.

Krl--A word in I'krl Common meaning "mystery" or "unknown".

Kurg Kommandos!--A make of pinball machine. One is located in the Last Round.

Law of Sanctuary--An unspoken agreement among Arist's colonists, stating that conflict be kept out of the settled underground caverns.

Lazers--A sports team from Penates.

Length-Touching--A Stormie word for "measuring".

Lifesong--The first day of the edanweir hunting season, it celebrates the kitiete. Many edanweir marry on it, as well.

Lison Revolt--The uprising of the Lison miner colonists against their Rigunmor masters.

The Long Silence--The 121-year-long period in which the Verge was cut off from the Stellar Ring. It is sometimes known as the Silence.

Mahlahnwe'ir Yahein--Also known as seers, these are edanweir children with extraordinary psionic potential. They occupy privledged positions in edanweir society.

Mewesh--An edanweir term for nonconsensual telepathic content. It literally means "defilement".

Mill 117 Strike--A massive strike among Lucullan workers. It happened after the death of Mayes Barret, and triggered a massive crackdown by SCAd.

The Mikada Report--An annual analysis of the stellar nations' economies and political situations. Trent Mikada, its author, has been writing it for the past twenty years.

Mirithid--A kind of fraal herb or spice.

Mong Pit--A type of device used by the weren for executions.

Music Gauntlet--A gauntlet computer designed to mimic various musical instruments. It keeps track of the wearer's hand motions, and replicates the appropriate sounds depending on the instrument being "played".

Mutant Uprising--The triggering event of the Second Galactic War. This rebellion among mutants native to Tau Ceti was reportedly bankrolled by the Austrins and Thuldans.

Na-Doka--A fraal name for a family of infrared colors.

Narislavic--The official language of the Nariac Domain.

Negationists--Another name for the Kiscae.

Nleer Na'o--A heavy, cowled robe worn by mechalus to formal events. The garment is extremely long, and some mechalus use induction platforms to move about while wearing them.

O'krl--An I'krl Common term for an unknown thing or anomaly.

On Hunter's Ethics--A volume of philosophy written by Unlarg Jndoor. It is popular among the weren, and was also popular among the Orlamu for a time.

The Others--An edanweir term for the thaal, who once visited their world and nearly enslaved their species.

Outback Provisioners--A brand-name line of rugged outdoor clothing.

Outcasts--Gardhyi who have been exiled from the Technarchy relatively recently. They have little control over their own starwebs, and usually act as information-gatherers, apprenticed to elder Gardhyi. They aren't afraid of physical combat.

Pax Concordia--The ideal that the Concord will bring about a permanant peace through understanding.

Pegont (Pegon?)--A mechalus term meaning "Those Who Remember". It refers to mainstream mechalus, who feel that both their organic and technological components are compatible with peace.

Peppers--A street name for a type of illegal drug. (Mentioned on pp 22 of ToM, might be something else.)

Planet of Darkness--A local nickname for Lison.

Planet of Opportunity--A Rigunmor advertising nickname for Lison.

PlanetWide--A line of e-suits and protective devices produced and sold by Terra X.

Poker Pentad--An annual event on Aegis, the Poker Pentad consists of five straight nights' worth of blue-chip poker. To participate in the Pentad, a gambler must first pay 100,000 Concord dollars as a stake.

Psiphobe--A term describing a person displaying irrational fear and hatred of psionic powers and Mindwalkers.

Regent's Day--A Regency holiday honoring Christopher Hale.

Release--A fraal last rite.

Remembrance--A holiday honoring the colonists lost during the Vanishing. It has become the equivalent of Halloween on Bluefall.

Reunification Revolt--A term for the riots that happened after President Kevik broadcast tapes of a Rigunmor conference.

Rhodium Run--A term used to describe the rush of mining activity near newly-opened rhodium veins.

Rhu'ev--A scent described by the fraal as being golden or yellow-green.

Rigunmor Tapes--A series of recordings made of a Rigunmor diplomatic conference, where representatives discussed their plans for Lison.

Rlin Noch'i--A tight-fitting bodysuit commonly worn by mechalus.

Rogues--Gardhyi who have learned to control their starwebs. They make up the bulk of the Exeat's intelligence-gathering forces, and typically possess psionic potential.

Ropet--(Mentioned on pp 23 of ToM, "ropet store". Robotic pet, perhaps, or something else?)

Rurrka--A type of footwear worn by weren. They are designed to give their wearer additional purchase in icy or slippery conditions.

[[saaval equipment|Saaval]]--A style of robe commonly worn by t'sa.

Saga of the Restless Souls--A t'sa epic. It was recently translated into Standard by Dr. Strang.

[[Sarabel]]--Fraal formal dress. It comes in male and female varieties, consisting of either a kilt or skirt and tunic.

Seeker--A term for a fraal. (...Mentioned on pp 16, AEG, with absolutely no context.)

Seen and Unseen--A variant of hide-and-seek played by [[weren_species|weren]] children.

Sendir and the Divine Unconscious--A play produced by the Orlamu Operatic Theater.

Shaa--A [[fraal_species|fraal]] term indicating perfect control of both mind and body.

[[shaansi equipment|Shaansi]]--A type of sandals worn by [[t_sa_species|t'sa]]. Shaansi have a paddle-like device located at the arch of the foot, and work like flippers to increase a t'sa's swimming speed.

Shades--Gardhyi Rogues who also possess supernatural talents of unknown origin. These talents are most commonly oriented towards darkness and shadows, and are sometimes mistaken for magic by primitive species.

Shadow Knights--A fictitious holovid series allegedly starring Lazarus and Sable.

Shamondendra Days Festival--A yearly holiday celebrated by the colonists of Simon's Leap, signifying their rebellion against their government. It features parades, a recreation of the battle, and a number of activities featuring Shamondendra.

Shreel--A sifarv term meaning "prey". It is often applied to species the sifarv view as inferior.

The Silent Years--A holofilm epic about the Verge, starring Jack Everstar.

Songmeet Day--An edanweir holiday. During Songmeet Day, communities of edanweir tell stories and celebrate their communal bonds.

Spaceman's Jumpsuit--A full-body garment designed to resist vacuum. A spaceman's jumpsuit usually comes with a compatible vacuum mask.

Spatball--A competitive team sport, also known as spat.

Spike--The street name for biaxinin, a powerful and highly illegal hallucinogen.

Stimhead--A person addicted to stimcrystals.

Stochastics--A mechalus book of philosophy. (What is it? Is it a real-world book? I couldn't find anything with its exact title.)

Stompede--A brand of armored boots.

Suvah--A fraal term. It refers to a sense of instinctive psionic knowing.

T'ak Tau--"The mating time", a t'sa term for a biological cycle. This period occurs for about a week every three to five years, and when it occurs, t'sa feel the urge to mate.

Terra X--A line of camping equipment manufactured by EdgeTech.

This Week--A weekly Regency news program broadcast via the Grid.

Thurumi--The sesheyan term for Gamma Leonis III. (Not sure quite what astronomical body it is. It's mentioned as being "bright" on pp 15 of AEG.)

Tightsuit--A snug bodysuit.

Tilienen--A style of slipper-like shoe commonly worn by fraal.

ToolTote--A brand of utility harness.

Touch-But-Feel-Things-Wrong--A Stormie term for the Chosen that have been driven insane by their gift of sight.

TrailTech--A brand-name line of outdoor gear.

Triglyphic Poetry--A type of poetry created by the Rakon, consisting of three symbols that represent concrete thoughts.

Turitaa--The bhruu term for humans. It literally means "people of the moon".

U'krl--An I'krl Common term for an unknown person or stranger.

Uptunnel--A tunnel leading upward to Tribon's surface from its lower levels.

UV Robe--A type of long, hooded robe designed to keep out ultraviolet radiation.

The Vanished Colony--A holofilm about the Verge, starring Jack Everstar.

The Vanishing--A human term used to describe the mysterious disappearance of the original colonists of Bluefall.

Vidmag--A portable digital magazine.

Vis--A fraal term that is usually mistranslated as "brotherhood". It refers to a philosophical organization, or a school of thought.

Vis Jiridiv--A philosophical order of fraa Wanderersl. Its teachings include peaceful acceptance of unchangable circumstances, but the order itself has a decidedly martial bent.

Vis Orishak--A fraal Builder philosophical order. Its members wear blue robes and ahu jisha pendants, and have a martial outlook.

Wanderers--A faction of the fraal that has opted to remain aboard their ancient city-ships. They keep to themselves, following their own traditions.

Wandering's End--The fraal decision to settle the Sol system.

Warm-Tasting--A translated Stormie term for the species' innate ability to sense electricity.

The Work--A large repair-and-salvage project run by the mechalus at an enclave near Pyrton. The salvaged items are incorporated into a massive sculpture integrated into the Aleerindo itself.

Worthy--A weren title indicating respect.

Xakksha--Loosely translating into "kingdom", this t'sa term refers to their frequently chaotic system of government. In a xakksha, each egg-clutch is loyal to other egg-clutches in a vaguely feudal arrangement.

Zimf--A fraal name for an infrared color group.

===== Slang =====

Bagging--A slang term for smuggling data.

Bauble--A Lisoner term for any sort of tyrant, derieved from the moon where the Rigunmors set up their headquarters in Oberon.

Big Nada--A High Mojave term describing the planet's empty wilderness.

Buzz--A slang term meaning "talk".

Clamp It Down--A slang term meaning "shut up".

Corpse--A derogatory slang term for a VoidCorp Employee.

Cube--A slang term for an home in one of Lison's poor districts.

Deleted--A slang term meaning "killed".

First-Downer--A term used to describe someone new to Lison.

Flapper--An insulting term for a sesheyan.

Frack--A slang obscenity.

Frail--A derogatory term for fraal.

Freak--A slang term for "radio frequency".

Goldie--A slang term for a member of the Tribon Watch.

Goldroid--A slang term for a Tribon Watchman.

Grab For Night--A slang term for "starfall".

Grade-One--A Lisoner slang term meaning "very good".

Grep--A slang obscenity.

Handstand Howard--A code-word used by Gavin and Martin Skvrsky to indicate someone who knows of Sable's whereabouts.

High-Grade--A Lisoner slang term meaning "good".

Juiced--A slang term for a the process of being cybernetically augmented.

Light--A slang term for "light-year".

Lissie--A nickname for a native of Lison.

Low-Grade--A Lisoner insult, usually considered a fighting word. It means "worthless".

Mech--A slang term for mechalus.

Mutie--A derogatory term for a mutant.

Naffing--A slang term for babbling.

Neg Feed--A slang term for "bad news".

Nullhead--1) A slang term for a person too poor to own a secretary, nanocomputer, or other mobile data and news source. 2) A slang term meaning "idiot". 

Offie--A Lisoner slang term for "offworlders".

Plexbanger--A slang term for a young, poor criminal in Tribon's underworld.

Plexgang--A slang term for a gang of plexrats.

Plexrat--A slang term, used to describe young petty criminals in Lison.

Pure-Grade--A Lisoner slang term meaning "completely honest"

Pushing--A slang term for psionic suggestion.

Rig--A slang term for a citizen of the Rigunmor Star Consortium.

Riggie--A slang term for a Rigunmor citizen.

Scrag--A slang term meaning "kill".

Scrammed--A slang term for "powered down".

Scuttlegrab--A slang term for someone who scavenges off, or steals from others.

Secure It--A slang term meaning "shut up".

Seshe--A shortened version of "sesheyan".

Skiploading--A Lisoner term meaning "kidding".

Slekhead--An insult.

Space--The process of dumping an unsuited person out of an airlock into open space.

Spark--A derogatory term for a mechalus.

Sparkweep--A slang term for mechalus blood.

Spoo-Brain--An insulting term.

Straight Shaft--A Lisoner slang term indicating good intentions.

Those Who Crawl Between the Walls--A nickname for the Technospiders.

Tooth-Head--A derogatory term for a weren.

T-P--A slang term for telepathy.

Tunnel Rat--Another term used to describe Tribon's petty criminals.

Tunnelrunner--A term used to describe the style of life led by plexrats in Tribon.

VoidCorper--A nickname for a VoidCorp Employee.

VoidCorpser--A nickname for a VoidCorp Employee.

Voider--A Lisoner term for a VoidCorp Employee.

Washbrain--A slang term meaning "idiot".

Wide Open--A High Mojave slang term for the planet's vast expanses.

===== Food and Drink =====

Aaleoni (Granite?) Wine--A type of alcoholic beverage (made from moss. It is traditionally produced by the Aaleoni clan of fraal.) (%)

Algahol--A type of alcoholic drink made from fermented algae.

Barbed Tusk Gr'vat--A popular brand of gr'vat. (%)

Beef Lichen--A type of lichen served as food. (%)

Black Chai--A strong, coffee-like drink.

Black Hole Beer--A type of strong, heavy beer. (%)

Black Mountain Gateau--A type of cake.

Blackworm Soup--A type of soup imported from Bhruusil, it is made with blackworm meat.

Bluefall Schnapps--A type of hard liquor made on Bluefall.

Blue Meanie--A type of potent alcoholic beverage.

Bols Luculliana--A noxious, extremely alcoholic beverage. It comes in small, square bottles. (%)

Broadleaf Maleaster--A variety of plant served as food. (%)

Butter Tart--A high-calorie snack. (%)

Chemin Rouge, VSOP--A type of port made by the vineyards at Proxima Prime. (%)

Concord Commemorative Lager (CCL)--A type of beer. Batches are released every year on the anniversary of the founding of the Concord. (%)

Crooked Rings--A kind of beer made by a brewery in Old Space. It gets its name from the fact that the original brewery was aboard a space station orbiting a ringed planet. (%)

Delya--A popular, traditional fraal meal. (%)

Devil Mist--A mixed drink made from devil nebula beer and nova mist. It is notorious for its noxious taste. (%)

Devil Nebula--A type of smooth beer. (%)

Electrical Surge--An unusual mixed beverage made from supernova mist and other liquors. It is usually blue, and contains internal convection currents. It is a favorite of many mechalus. (%)

Eshk--A hot, spicy entree served in red brandy sauce. It is popular among the fraal. (%)

Evrem Nectar--A type of wine-like alcoholic beverage sold by the evrem. It sometimes causes unusual changes in the body of its imbiber.

Exit Wound Sandwich--A sandwich served exclusively at the Corner. Nobody but the bar regulars know how the food got its name.

Golden Nova--A variety of alcoholic beverage. (It is a blend of Highland Caern CYO and Nova Mist.) (%)

Grosgrain Brew--A strong, thick beer typically served half-and-half with milk.

Gr'vat--A type of alcoholic beverage made by the weren. (%)

Haley's Chocolati--A type of chocolate liqueur. (%)

Hammer's Star Stout--A variety of strong beer, favored by soldiers. (%)

Hgoumas--A type of fatty, thick-shelled vegetable found on Kurg. It is a staple of the weren diet.

Highland Caern CYO--Brewed in the Scottish Highlands, this single-malt scotch is aged for 100 years in genetically-engineered oak casks. (%)

Honeypod Highlander--A less alcoholic version of the Honeypod Supernova, made with Highland Caern CYO instead of Supernova Mist. (%)

Honeypod Supernova--A sweet, intensely alcoholic drink. (It is made from supernova mist and the sap of the dewpod bush.)

Jake Danyell's Blue Label--A brand of whiskey, also known as "JD". It has been manufactured for more than 500 years. (%)

Kalwine--A sort of wine. Its taste is almost universally appreciated, and is a common after-dinner beverage. (%)

Killberry Tea--A type of hot, spicy beverage brewed using parts from the killberry plant. It acts as a mild analgesic.

Klaht Steak--A variety of lean meat.

'Ktaamer Dinner--A ceremonial t'sa meal. They are expensive, as they require much time and effort to prepare. (%)

Meatroll--A popular appetizer. (%)

Muskovite Pure Vodka--A traditional, award-winning vodka brand. (%)

Mythleaf Tea--A kind of hot beverage manufactured in the Borealis Republic.

Narcola--A popular kind of soda.

Nova Mist--A flavorless alcoholic beverage with a low boiling point. It is either added to other drinks or inhaled. (%)

One-Eyed Martin--A type of beer brewed by pirates. (%)

Oothoora Bark--An type of bark distilled to make Tree Bark and Strawberries. (%)

Orion Belter--A type of alcoholic drink.

Orlamu Martini--A martini made with vodka and sake instead of vermouth. (%)

Palna--A variety of fatty root vegetable native to Kurg, used by the weren for food.

Pico Skurch, ODOS--A particular, trend-setting brand of skurch. It is the only brand of skurch that non-t'sa find tolerable. (%)

Pink Death--A mysterious, pink-colored mixed drink. There is no set mixture, and each bartender has his or her own recipe. (%)

Potatoe Wedgies--An oven-fried, butter-coated appetizer. (%)

Rocket Fuel--A mixed drink made from liquor and tabasco sauce. (%)

Sake--A traditional Solar wine made from rice. (%)

Salty Sponger--A type of (alcoholic?) beverage.

Schlaumberg's Blue Schnapp's--A type of alcoholic beverage. (%)

Screaming Blue Clone--A type of mixed beverage created by Martin Skvrsky. It acts as a mild hallucinogen, and some imbibers have reported seeing duplicates of themselves. (%)

Skurch--A type of alcoholic beverage brewed by the t'sa. Most other races find skurch too harsh. (%)

Sloiposak Stew--A type of rich (meat) stew.

Sprout Vengeful's Straight "Kintukki" Bourbon--A popular type of traditional, sour-mash whiskey. (%)

Starlight Breeze--A less potent version of the Starmist, made with Two T'sas Ale and whitefruit juice. (%)

Starmist--A mixed drink made with nova mist, white sunwine and assorted fruit juices. (%)

Sugar Ring--A type of junk food. 

Sunwine--A sort of wine. It is fermented in zero-g, and comes in red and white varieties. (%)

Supernova Mist--Nova mist mixed with nitrous oxide. It is even more potent than nova mist, and even small amounts can be enough to induce alcohol poisoning. (%)

Tama Nut--A type of nut served at the Corner during sporting events. They are somewhat rare. (%)

Thuli Leaf--A type of plant used as a garnish. (%)

Trail Biscuit--A kind of bread.

Tree Bark and Strawberries--A specialty drink served at the Corner. It is a distillate of oothoora bark mixed with strawberries, and is served with a strawberry on an oothoora sprig. (%) (What's a Fsha? Anything to do with Fshaila?)

T'sa coffee--A type of coffee with extra caffeine. (And pico skurch and Haley's Chocolati and nova mist and whipped cream?) (%)

Two T'sas Ale--A type of beer made by the t'sa, it acts as a stimulant rather than a depressant. (%)

Veggie Platter--An entree served at the Corner. It consists of beef lichen, broadlead maleaster and other vegetables. (%)

Verge Surge--A type of alcoholic beverage. (Made from Aaleoni granite wine, Schlaumberg's blue schnapps and whitefruit juice, with a garnish of cinnamon and crushed thuli leaf.) (%)

Waldmeister--A variety of alcoholic beverage.

Weren Ale--A variety of beer made by weren brewers, famous for its high alcohol content. (%)

Weren Mead--A type of mead brewed by the weren. Its alcohol content is high enough to induce unconsciousness in a human. (%)

Whitefruit--A type of nutritious fruit. They can also be made into juice. (%)

Zsi Burger--A type of hamburger-like food.

===== Robots =====

Floater Eye--A type of floating camera drone. Floater eyes are typically used as remotes by AIs.

Flyer--A type of flying sensor drone. They're typically used by law enforcement officials for surveilance.

J700 Construction Robot--A model of construction robot.

Medtech Robot--This robot is designed to treat injured people when no organic doctors are available. (pp 18-19, AEG)

Model 15 Security Robot--A StarMech design, these robots are designed for internal security aboard spacecraft. (pp 42-43, LW)

Model 25 Security Robot--Heavier than the Model 15, this robot is used as a heavy security drone aboard spacecraft. (pp 47, LW)

Model 3 Mainteinance Robot--These StarMech-designed robots are intended to act as mechanics in routine situations. (pp 51-52, LW)

Phymech--A model of medical robot. They're commonly found on small vessels.

Remote Unit M04/M07--A pair of maintainance robots at the Kendai relay. They were co-opted by the Geneva Virus. (pp 13, BS)

T-kat--A common household cleaning robot. It looks vaguely like a small metal box with wheels.

T'sa Robot--A type of t'sa-like robot made by Sethyk S'kesh. Several of them are stationed as guards within his workshop. (pp 21-22, POD)

Unit 329--A service robot at Starstation Aurora. It was booby-trapped by Teliko Sato. (pp 26, CV)

Watchdog--These small, hovering drone units are used as remotes by AIs. They are generally designed to protect things, and are equipped with sophisticated sensors and weapons.
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