Editing List of terms (TOS-RH)

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This is a listing of terms that appear in the glossary in "[[Armageddon]]," from page 310&mdash;312, in addition to terms not defined in that glossary, but appear in the [[Richard Hatch]] novels. Terms appearing in [[List of terms (TOS)]] do not appear here, unless to note a discrepancy.

== Military ==

=== Units ===

* {{inlineref|Blue Squadron}}: Warrior unit commanded by Lieutenant Commander {{TOS-RH|Apollo}} circa {{TOS-RH|7360}}<ref name="STG18">{{cite book/RH|1|18}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}. Unit members include:
** {{TOS-RH|Boomer}}
** {{TOS-RH|Sheba}}
** {{TOS-RH|Starbuck}}
** {{TOS-RH|Jolly}}
** {{TOS-RH|Giles}}†
** [[Zimmer]]†
** {{TOS-RH|Eva}} 
* {{inlineref|Fourth Squadron}}: Warrior unit commanded by Captain {{TOS-RH|Hecate}} in {{TOS-RH|7360}}. Ensign [[Dalton]] is assigned to this squadron following her graduation from the {{TOS-RH|Academy}}<ref name="STG18" /> {{RH|Armageddon}}. 

=== Strategies ===

* {{inlineref|divide and conquer|"divide and conquer"}}: a maneuver involving two {{TOS|Viper}}s, wherein both head in opposite directions, but later head towards each other in a near collision course after their enemy splits its forces to follow both craft; the enemy craft are later disposed of as they blindly pursue their opposite number, with the partner Viper attacking the other's pursuers<ref name="STG9">{{cite book/RH|1|9-10}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}.

== Terms ==

=== General ===

* {{inlineref|altered}}: intoxicated or under the influence of drugs<ref name="glossary">{{cite book/RH|1|glossary}}</ref>
* {{inlineref|anchor spikes}}: nails<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|berth}}: bed<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|brain crystals}}: outlawed chemical weapon causing portions of the brain to wither and hardens if frozen<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|buritician}}: a member of the hereditary nobility of the Colonies<ref name="glossary" /><ref>In the Original Series, the term is spelled "[[List of terms (TOS)|bureautician]]".</ref>
* {{inlineref|cogitator}}: a {{TOS-RH|Cylons|Cylon}} diplomat, like {{TOS-RH|Lucifer}}<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|commander's court}}: military court<ref name="glossary" /><ref>This term originated from {{G80|The Return of Starbuck|prose=Y}}. See: [[Commander's Court]]</ref>
* {{inlineref|cycle}}: work details and duties are divided into two eight-hour periods and one nine-hour period, or cycle, per ship's day; three consecutive cycles comprise a full day<ref name="STG50">{{cite book/RH|1|50}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}
* {{inlineref|drag-field}}: a type of gravity well generated by "the collective mass and inertia" of various larger craft, thus allowing smaller vessels (shuttles, Vipers) traveling at the same velocities; {{TOS-RH|the Fleet}}'s mass of vessels generated such a field, allowing intra-fleet travel via computed routes<ref name="STG131">{{cite book/RH|1|131}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}
* {{inlineref|fiberline}}: a thin, strong rope<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|forge ship}}: designation of a craft tasked with the manufacture of support crafts and other equipment (c.f. ''{{TOS-RH|Hephaestus}}'', ''[[Adena]]'')<ref name="STG43">{{cite book/RH|1|43}}</ref><ref name="STG113">{{cite book/RH|1|113}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}
* {{inlineref|frizzort}}: a mishap, error, or malfunction<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|fundamental code}}: a language of sounds, gestures and images believed to be significant to most sentient lifeforms<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|instruction period}}: term for time dedicated to education<ref name="STG33">{{cite book/RH|1|33}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}
* {{inlineref|Kobollian}}: the language of humans, originating from {{TOS-RH|Kobol}}<ref name="STG202">{{cite book/RH|1|202}}</ref>; {{TOS-RH|Cylons|Cylon}} computer systems are capable of communication in this language<ref name="STG202" /> {{RH|Armageddon}}
* {{inlineref|light cycle}}: a time period equivalent to a day/night cycle<ref name="WH">{{cite book/RH|2|glossary}}</ref> {{RH|Warhawk}}
* {{inlineref|mealprep}}: a kitchen<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|mind-shield}}: mental protection against telepathic influence or control<ref name="RB10">{{cite book/RH|4|10}}</ref> {{RH|Rebellion}}
* {{inlineref|mucoid}}: slimy, sticky; likely an adjective<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|novayahren}}: birthday<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|sectare}}: a day or 24-hour time period<ref name="RB99">{{cite book/RH|4|99}}</ref><ref name="RB255">{{cite book/RH|4|255}}</ref> {{RH|Rebellion}}
* {{inlineref|slagger}}: slothful person<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|tarpit}}: a form of quicksand on {{TOS-RH|Caprica}}, appearing as a black abyss; {{TOS-RH|Borellian Nomen}} are taught to avoid it, for one step would spell doom<ref name="STG45">{{cite book/RH|1|45}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}
* {{inlineref|temblor}}: a ground tremor or seismic planetary phenomenon<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|third brain}}: an implanted brain component that allows abstract thinking beyond mere facts; only possessed by {{TOS-RH|Cylons|Cylon}} {{TOS-RH|Imperious Leader}}s<ref name="RS">{{cite book/RH|3|glossary}}</ref> {{RH|Resurrection}}
* {{inlineref|tracebomb}}: an explosive tracking device implanted in a subject for monitoring and punishment; causes pain when the wearer strays beyond authorized boundaries<ref name="WH25">{{cite book/RH|2|25}}</ref> {{RH|Warhawk}}
* {{inlineref|undertime}}: a theoretical universe existing outside normal time and space where patterns can influence the material universe<ref name="RB36">{{cite book/RH|4|36}}</ref> {{RH|Rebellion}}
* {{inlineref|warmers}}: blankets or bed coverings<ref name="RS" /> {{RH|Resurrection}}

=== Creatures ===

* {{inlineref|avion}}: a bird<ref name="glossary" /><ref>The term is introduced in the {{TOS|Battlestar Galactica|Original Series}}, although it is not mentioned to be Colonial in origin on screen. The word "avion" is part of the ''[[Lunar Avion]]'', the spacecraft bound for [[Paradeen]] in "[[Greetings From Earth]]".</ref>
* {{inlineref|bova}}: a large livestock animal kept in herds<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|flanchette}}: a stinging insect known for its nests, similar to that of the Earth hornet; {{TOS-RH|Boomer|Major Boomer}} notes that [[Puck]] is "stirring up a flanchette's nest all over the fleet," suggesting that the act is deleterious to one's well-being<ref name="STG132">{{cite book/RH|1|132}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}
* {{inlineref|mugjape}}: maggot-like creatures; the larval stage of [[skreeters]]<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|skreeter}}: described in the book as a "bothersome but essentially harmless insect"; perhaps similar to flies or, at worst, mosquitoes<ref name="glossary" />

=== Foodstuffs ===

* {{inlineref|beschkurd}}: green, leafy vegetable common to most Colonies<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|coneth stew}}: a spicy vegetable dish made with [[bova]] meat<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|fallaga}}: a plant found on [[Qorax]]<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|heffala berries}}: fruit native to {{TOS-RH|Caprica}}, grown on the [[Agro Ship]]s<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|kirasolis}}: a sticky, caramel-like candy<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|mange|mange grass}}: an editable item used in stews, fields of which are grown aboard ''[[Agro-3]]''<ref name="STG69">{{cite book/RH|1|69}}</ref>; this grass grew tall enough to cover a then-unidentified body of a murder victim<ref name="STG70">{{cite book/RH|1|70}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}
* {{inlineref|ogliv}}: a fruit described as prickly skinned and sweet; perhaps similar to pineapple<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|tulipian buds}}: exotic appetizer or side dish made from vegetables<ref name="glossary" />

=== Labor ===

* {{inlineref|agro-worker}}: an individual tasked with agricultural work, e.g. farmer or farmhand<ref name="STG69" /> {{RH|Armageddon}}
* {{inlineref|servitor}}: waiter<ref name="glossary" />

=== Materials ===

* {{inlineref|flexi-weave}}: a type of fabric<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|kyluminum}}: a lightweight, [[plasteen]]/[[saligium]] alloy<ref name="WH" /> {{RH|Warhawk}}<ref>Also spelled "kyluminan" in {{RH|Armageddon|prose=Y}}.<ref name="glossary" /></ref>
* {{inlineref|oregg}}: a precious metal, equivalent to gold<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|plasteen}}: an indestructible plastic<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|saligium}}: heavy metal alloy used in construction<ref name="WH" /> {{RH|Warhawk}}<ref>Also spelled "saligiutn" in {{RH|Armageddon|prose=Y}}.<ref name="glossary" /></ref>
* {{inlineref|sylvanus}}: metal used in jewelry, similar to brass<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|valcron}}: a simple fabric used for clothing, bedding, etc.<ref name="glossary" />

=== Slang ===

* {{inlineref|cog}}: slang for [[cogitator]], e.g. {{TOS-RH|Lucifer}}; {{TOS-RH|Starbuck}} refers to Lucifer thusly when asking why Lucifer is seated on the "[[High Seat of Command]]" instead of {{TOS-RH|Baltar}}<ref name="STG192">{{cite book/RH|1|192}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}
* "{{inlineref|High Seat of Command}}": the high-stationed seat in the {{TOS-RH|Cylon}} {{TOS-RH|basestar}}'s command chamber, from where {{TOS-RH|Imperious Leader}}, {{TOS-RH|Baltar}}, and other Cylon leaders command<ref name="STG27">{{cite book/RH|1|27}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}
* '''{{inlineref|swins}}''': gang slang term for girls, used by juvenile delinquents within [[The Fleet (TOS-RH)|the Fleet]]; when [[Hass]] mentions using male warriors to recruit female gang members, he states "You've got some men who could bring the swins around," explaining to [[Rhaya]] that it is "what we call girls in my gang"<ref>{{cite book/RH|6-7|121}}</ref> {{RH|Destiny}}
* "{{inlineref|trank it}}": calm down<ref name="glossary" />

=== Technology ===

* {{inlineref|apex pulsar}}: the top, center engine on a {{TOS-RH|Viper}}<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|ascensior}}: an elevator<ref name="glossary" /><ref>The term "[[ascension tube]]" is used in ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' for an elevator.</ref>
* {{inlineref|flatscreen}}: computer screen<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|fuel buoy}}: a fuel storage container, typically deployed for fighter patrols to refuel on long range recons if beyond the range of a mothership<ref name="STG215">{{cite book/RH|1|215}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}
* {{inlineref|gyro-capacitor}}: the energy transference system used in starships<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|hard-light plasma cannon}}: a weapon system using hard-light technology<ref name="WH" /> {{RH|Warhawk}}
* '''[[helm]]:''' the helmet worn by Viper pilots<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|hyperdrive}}: a fast drive, typically those on spacecraft, like {{TOS-RH|Viper}}s<ref name="STG214">{{cite book/RH|1|214}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}
* {{inlineref|hyperspeed}}: term for high speed<ref name="STG224">{{cite book/RH|1|224}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}
* {{inlineref|imager}}: a high-tech mirror<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|info-scroll}}: a heads-up display projected against the energy shield of a [[helm]]<ref name="STG3">{{cite book/RH|1|3}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}
* {{inlineref|info-sphere}}: data storage capsule<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|launch aperture}}: energy-shielded opening in a starship bay through which smaller ships take off and land<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|magnalift}}: hi-tech crane<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|micronoscope}}: powerful electronic microscope<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|musiclink}}: radio; primarily for music and entertainment<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|navi-hilt}}: the pilot's stick in a {{TOS-RH|Viper}}; also controls turbo-lasers<ref name="glossary" /><ref name="WH" /> {{RH|Armageddon}} {{RH|Warhawk}}
* {{inlineref|Quantum Shift Effect}}/{{inlineref|QSE}}: a Cylon invisibility technology developed to shift a ship out of reality, thus allowing un-phased matter and energy to travel through it; believed by {{TOS-RH|Apollo}} and {{TOS-RH|Starbuck}} to be a primitive version of the technology employed by [[lightships]]<ref name="STG176">{{cite book/RH|1|176}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}. The technology can also create wormholes or "jump points" that allow near-instantaneous travel across vast distances by opening rifts in space<ref name="RS226">{{cite book/RH|3|226}}</ref><ref name="RB36" /> {{RH|Resurrection}} {{RH|Rebellion}}
* {{inlineref|quantum transition}}: the process of shifting through space using QSE technology; ships pass momentarily through the [[Ur universe]]<ref name="RB36" /> {{RH|Rebellion}}
* {{inlineref|S-cube}}: simulcast sight-and-sound unit; a video camera<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|sensorline}}: physical connection between two technology systems<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|skyeye}}: a multiple-lensed, spherical camera capable of hovering<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|space-ripple wake effect}}: a QSE-related phenomenon allowing one ship to pull other vessels along during quantum transition<ref name="WH" /> {{RH|Warhawk}}
* {{inlineref|stellar projector}}: panels absorbing, storing, and projecting light for use aboard [[Agro Ship]]s<ref name="STG87">{{cite book/RH|1|29}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}
* {{inlineref|support vapors}}: life support aboard ships<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|techno center}}: technology center; the {{TOS-RH|Cylons|Cylon}} base on [[Ochoa]] broadcasted jamming signals from this point<ref name="STG6">{{cite book/RH|1|6}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}
* {{inlineref|TransVid}}: television<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|turbo-lasers}}: advanced weapon systems on {{TOS-RH|Viper}}s and larger starships; controlled by the navi-hilt on Vipers<ref name="STG7">{{cite book/RH|1|7}}</ref><ref name="WH" /> {{RH|Armageddon}} {{RH|Warhawk}}
* {{inlineref|tylium isotope overlays}}: technical components necessary for QSE technology installation<ref name="WH" /> {{RH|Warhawk}}
* {{inlineref|Ur universe}}/{{inlineref|Ur place}}: a place outside the normal universe that ships pass through momentarily during jump point transitions; described as "not of our universe" and involving "mathematically complicated transition between here and there"<ref name="RB36" /> {{RH|Rebellion}}

=== Measurements ===

* {{inlineref|centimetron}}: 1/100th of a metron; about 1/2 inch<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|kilon}}: a unit of distance; the {{TOS-RH|Chitain}} fleet was driven back "kilon by kilon" during battle<ref name="WH220">{{cite book/RH|2|220}}</ref> {{RH|Warhawk}}
* {{inlineref|metron}}: term similar to meter, comprising of 100 centimetrons; about 50 inches (4 feet 2 inches)<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|parsec}}: a unit of astronomical distance; {{TOS-RH|Apollo}} considered spreading an alien craft's debris "across a parsec of space"<ref name="ARM103">{{cite book|last=Hatch|first=Richard|coauthors=[[Christopher Golden|Golden, Christopher]]|authorlink=Richard Hatch|title=[[Armageddon (Book)|Armageddon]]|publisher=iBooks, Inc.|month=May|year=2004|pages=103}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}

== Contradictions ==

* {{inlineref|grog}}
** In "[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I]]," [[Greenbean]] is seen taking grog from the Officer's Mess and bottled like beer.
** In "Armageddon," grog is an alcoholic beverage as well, but is similar to rum<ref name="glossary" />.
* {{inlineref|pogees|[[pogees]]}}
** In "[[The Living Legend, Part II]]," [[Lucifer]] uses the term similar to how "shit" would be utilized; e.g. "They're blowing the pogees out of it."
** In "Armageddon," pogees is a term for testicles<ref name="glossary" />. In "Warhawk," {{TOS-RH|Boomer}} uses it in a colorful threat about getting "their pogees toasted in pulsar back-draft"<ref name="WH206">{{cite book/RH|2|206}}</ref> {{RH|Warhawk}}.
* {{inlineref|pulsar}}
** In "[[The Gun on Ice Planet Zero]]," the term pulsar is used to identify the [[Ravashol pulsar]], a device that is used as a weapon by the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]].
** In "[[The Hand of God (TOS)|The Hand of God]]," the term "mega pulsar" is used to identify the major offensive weapons on a [[basestar (TOS)|basestar]].
** In the novels, this is a term for an engine aboard a starship<ref name="glossary" />.
* {{inlineref|TransVid Information Service}}
** In {{RH|Armageddon|prose=Y}}, [[Guinevere]] is a reporter for this service<ref name="STG74">{{cite book/RH|1|74}}</ref>. It is referred to by the initialism {{inlineref|TIS}}<ref name="STG75">{{cite book/RH|1|75}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}.
** While {{OS|The Man with Nine Lives|prose=Y}} introduces [[Inter-Fleet Broadcasting]] (IFB), it is unknown whether or not this is either a competing or replacement service.

== Differences ==

* {{inlineref|centari}}: equivalent to nearly one minute; one hundred microns<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|centon}}: equivalent to nearly one hour; one hundred centari<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|cubit}}: the cubit is said to be made from oregg, although this is never mentioned in the series<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|micron}}: equivalent to a fraction of a second; 1/100th of a centari<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|week}}: defined as "ten days"; which would make 25 weeks in a yahren<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|yahren|[[yahren]]}}: while still equivalent to a year, a yahren is 250 days<ref name="glossary" />

== Notes ==

* With the numbers given, there is a noted disconnect between Earth time and Colonial time. For instance, someone living 100 yahren (2,500 weeks) in Colonial time would be only be 48 Earth years old. This explains why the Colonials appear to have a longer lifespan, as Adama noted that the Colonial lifespan was 200 yahren (96 Earth years).

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