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| This is a listing of terms that appear in the glossary in "[[Armageddon]]," from page 310—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. | | This is a listing of terms that appear in the glossary in "[[Armageddon]]", from page 310—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. |
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| == Military == | | == Military jargon == |
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| === Units ===
| | * '''"divide and conquer":''' a maneuver involving two [[Viper (TOS)|Vipers]], 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>{{cite_book|last=Hatch|first=Richard|authorlink=Richard Hatch|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=[[Christopher Golden]]|year=1997|title=[[Armaggedon]]|publisher=Byron Preiss|pages=pgs. 9-10}}</ref> |
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| * {{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}}
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| ** {{TOS-RH|Sheba}}
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| ** {{TOS-RH|Starbuck}}
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| ** {{TOS-RH|Jolly}}
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| ** {{TOS-RH|Giles}}†
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| ** [[Zimmer]]†
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| ** {{TOS-RH|Eva}}
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| * {{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}}.
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| * {{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}}.
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| == Terms == | | == Terms == |
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| === General ===
| | * '''altered:''' intoxicated or under the influence of drugs |
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| * {{inlineref|altered}}: intoxicated or under the influence of drugs<ref name="glossary">{{cite book/RH|1|glossary}}</ref> | | * '''apex pulsar:''' the top, center engine on a [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] |
| * {{inlineref|anchor spikes}}: nails<ref name="glossary" />
| | * '''ascensior:''' an elevator<ref>The term "[[ascension tube]]" is used in ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' for an elevator.</ref> |
| * {{inlineref|berth}}: bed<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''avion:''' a bird<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|brain crystals}}: outlawed chemical weapon causing portions of the brain to wither and hardens if frozen<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''berth:''' bed |
| * {{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>
| | * '''beschkurd:''' green, leafy vegeetable common to most Colonies |
| * {{inlineref|cogitator}}: a {{TOS-RH|Cylons|Cylon}} diplomat, like {{TOS-RH|Lucifer}}<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''bova:''' a large livestock animal kept in herds |
| * {{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> | | * '''brain crystals:''' outlawed chemical weapon causing portions of the brain to wither and harden, as if frozen |
| * {{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}} | | * '''buritician:''' a member of the hereditary nobility of the Colonies<ref>In the Original Series, the term is spelled "[[List of terms (TOS)|bureautician]]".</ref> |
| * {{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}} | | * '''cogitator:''' a [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]] diplomat, like [[Lucifer]] |
| * {{inlineref|fiberline}}: a thin, strong rope<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''commander's court:''' military court |
| * {{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}} | | * '''coneth stew:''' a spicy vegetable dish made with bova meat |
| * {{inlineref|frizzort}}: a mishap, error, or malfunction<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''cycle:''' work details and duties are divided into two eight-hour periods and one nine-hour period, or cycle, per ship's day |
| * {{inlineref|fundamental code}}: a language of sounds, gestures and images believed to be significant to most sentient lifeforms<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''fallaga:''' a plant found on [[Qorax]] |
| * {{inlineref|instruction period}}: term for time dedicated to education<ref name="STG33">{{cite book/RH|1|33}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}} | | * '''fiberline:''' a thin, strong rope |
| * {{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}}
| | * '''flanchette:''' a stinging insect |
| * {{inlineref|light cycle}}: a time period equivalent to a day/night cycle<ref name="WH">{{cite book/RH|2|glossary}}</ref> {{RH|Warhawk}}
| | * '''flatscreen:''' computer screen |
| * {{inlineref|mealprep}}: a kitchen<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''flexi-weave:''' a type of fabric |
| * {{inlineref|mind-shield}}: mental protection against telepathic influence or control<ref name="RB10">{{cite book/RH|4|10}}</ref> {{RH|Rebellion}} | | * '''frizzort:''' a mishap, error, or malfunction |
| * {{inlineref|mucoid}}: slimy, sticky; likely an adjective<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''fundamental code:''' a language of sounds, gestures and images believed to be significant to most sentient lifeforms |
| * {{inlineref|novayahren}}: birthday<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''gyro-capacitor:''' the energy transference system used in starships |
| * {{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}} | | * '''[[helm]]:''' the helmet worn by Viper pilots |
| * {{inlineref|slagger}}: slothful person<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''heffa berries:''' fruit native to [[Caprica (TOS)|Caprica]] that is grown on the [[Agro Ship]]s |
| * {{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}} | | * '''imager:''' a high-tech mirror |
| * {{inlineref|temblor}}: a ground tremor or seismic planetary phenomenon<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''info-scroll:''' a heads-up display projected against the energy shield of a [[helm]]<ref>{{cite_book|last=Hatch|first=Richard|authorlink=Richard Hatch|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=[[Christopher Golden]]|year=1997|title=[[Armaggedon]]|publisher=Byron Preiss|pages=pg. 3}}</ref> |
| * {{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}} | | * '''info-sphere:''' data storage capsule |
| * {{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}} | | * '''instruction period:''' term for time dedicated to education<ref>{{cite_book|last=Hatch|first=Richard|authorlink=Richard Hatch|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=[[Christopher Golden]]|year=1997|title=[[Armaggedon]]|publisher=Byron Preiss|pages=pg. 33}}</ref> |
| * {{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}}
| | * '''kirasolis:''' a sticky, caramel-like candy |
| * {{inlineref|warmers}}: blankets or bed coverings<ref name="RS" /> {{RH|Resurrection}} | | * '''kyluminum:''' a lightewight, plasteen/saligium alloy |
| | | * '''launch aperture:''' energy-shielded opening in a starship bay through which smaller ships take off and land |
| === Creatures ===
| | * '''magnalift:''' hi-tech crane |
| | | * '''mealprep:''' a kitchen |
| * {{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> | | * '''micronoscope:''' powerful electronic microscope |
| * {{inlineref|bova}}: a large livestock animal kept in herds<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''mucoid:''' slimy, sticky; likely an adjective |
| * {{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}} | | * '''mugjape:''' maggot-like creatures; the larval stage of skreeters |
| * {{inlineref|mugjape}}: maggot-like creatures; the larval stage of [[skreeters]]<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''musiclink:''' radio; primarily for music and entertainment |
| * {{inlineref|skreeter}}: described in the book as a "bothersome but essentially harmless insect"; perhaps similar to flies or, at worst, mosquitoes<ref name="glossary" />
| | * '''navi-hilt:''' the pilot's stick in a Viper |
| | | * '''novayahren:''' birthday |
| === Foodstuffs === | | * '''ogliv:''' a fruit described as prickly skinned and sweet; perhaps similar to pineapple |
| | | * '''oregg:''' a precious metal, equivalent to gold |
| * {{inlineref|beschkurd}}: green, leafy vegetable common to most Colonies<ref name="glossary" />
| | * '''plasteen:''' an indestructible plastic |
| * {{inlineref|coneth stew}}: a spicy vegetable dish made with [[bova]] meat<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''saligium:''' heavy metal alloy used in construction |
| * {{inlineref|fallaga}}: a plant found on [[Qorax]]<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''S-cube:''' simulcast sight-and-sound unit; a video camera |
| * {{inlineref|heffala berries}}: fruit native to {{TOS-RH|Caprica}}, grown on the [[Agro Ship]]s<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''sensorline:''' physical connection between two technology systems |
| * {{inlineref|kirasolis}}: a sticky, caramel-like candy<ref name="glossary" />
| | * '''servitor:''' waiter |
| * {{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}}
| | * '''skreeter:''' described in the book as a "bothersome but essentially harmless insect"; perhaps similar to flies or, at worst, mosquitoes |
| * {{inlineref|ogliv}}: a fruit described as prickly skinned and sweet; perhaps similar to pineapple<ref name="glossary" />
| | * '''skyeye:''' a multiple-lensed, spherical camera capable of hovering |
| * {{inlineref|tulipian buds}}: exotic appetizer or side dish made from vegetables<ref name="glossary" />
| | * '''slagger:''' slothful person |
| | | * '''support vapors:''' life support aboard ships |
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| | * '''sylvanus:''' metal used in jewelry, similar to brass |
| | | * '''techno center:''' technology center, the [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]] base on [[Ochoa]] was broadcasting the jamming signals from this point<ref>{{cite_book|last=Hatch|first=Richard|authorlink=Richard Hatch|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=[[Christopher Golden]]|year=1997|title=[[Armaggedon]]|publisher=Byron Preiss|pages=pg. 6}}</ref> |
| * {{inlineref|agro-worker}}: an individual tasked with agricultural work, e.g. farmer or farmhand<ref name="STG69" /> {{RH|Armageddon}}
| | * '''temblor:''' a ground tremor or seismic planetary phenomenon |
| * {{inlineref|servitor}}: waiter<ref name="glossary" />
| | * '''"trank it":''' calm down |
| | | * '''TransVid:''' television |
| === Materials ===
| | * '''tulipian buds:''' exotic appetizier or side dish made from vegetables |
| | | * '''turbolaser''': the laser guns on a [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]]<ref>{{cite_book|last=Hatch|first=Richard|authorlink=Richard Hatch|authorlinkurl=|coauthors=[[Christopher Golden]]|year=1997|title=[[Armaggedon]]|publisher=Byron Preiss|pages=pg. 7}}</ref> |
| * {{inlineref|flexi-weave}}: a type of fabric<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{inlineref|kyluminum}}: a lightweight, [[plasteen]]/[[saligium]] alloy<ref name="WH" /> {{RH|Warhawk}}<ref>Also spelled "kyluminan" in {{RH|Armageddon|prose=Y}}.</ref><ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{inlineref|oregg}}: a precious metal, equivalent to gold<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{inlineref|plasteen}}: an indestructible plastic<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{inlineref|saligium}}: heavy metal alloy used in construction<ref name="WH" /> {{RH|Warhawk}}<ref>Also spelled "saligiutn" in {{RH|Armageddon|prose=Y}}.</ref><ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{inlineref|sylvanus}}: metal used in jewelry, similar to brass<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{inlineref|valcron}}: a simple fabric used for clothing, bedding, etc.<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{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}}
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| * "{{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}}
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| * '''{{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}}
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| * "{{inlineref|trank it}}": calm down<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{inlineref|apex pulsar}}: the top, center engine on a {{TOS-RH|Viper}}<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{inlineref|ascensior}}: an elevator<ref name="glossary" /><ref>The term "[[ascension tube]]" is used in ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' for an elevator.</ref>
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| * {{inlineref|flatscreen}}: computer screen<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{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}}
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| * {{inlineref|gyro-capacitor}}: the energy transference system used in starships<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{inlineref|hard-light plasma cannon}}: a weapon system using hard-light technology<ref name="WH" /> {{RH|Warhawk}}
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| * '''[[helm]]:''' the helmet worn by Viper pilots<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{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}}
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| * {{inlineref|hyperspeed}}: term for high speed<ref name="STG224">{{cite book/RH|1|224}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}
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| * {{inlineref|imager}}: a high-tech mirror<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{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}}
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| * {{inlineref|info-sphere}}: data storage capsule<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{inlineref|launch aperture}}: energy-shielded opening in a starship bay through which smaller ships take off and land<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{inlineref|magnalift}}: hi-tech crane<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{inlineref|micronoscope}}: powerful electronic microscope<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{inlineref|musiclink}}: radio; primarily for music and entertainment<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{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}}
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| * {{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}}
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| * {{inlineref|quantum transition}}: the process of shifting through space using QSE technology; ships pass momentarily through the [[Ur universe]]<ref name="RB36" /> {{RH|Rebellion}}
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| * {{inlineref|S-cube}}: simulcast sight-and-sound unit; a video camera<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{inlineref|sensorline}}: physical connection between two technology systems<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{inlineref|skyeye}}: a multiple-lensed, spherical camera capable of hovering<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{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}}
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| * {{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}}
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| * {{inlineref|support vapors}}: life support aboard ships<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{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}}
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| * {{inlineref|TransVid}}: television<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{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}}
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| * {{inlineref|tylium isotope overlays}}: technical components necessary for QSE technology installation<ref name="WH" /> {{RH|Warhawk}}
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| * {{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}}
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| * {{inlineref|centimetron}}: 1/100th of a metron; about 1/2 inch<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''centimetron:''' 1/100th of a metron; about 1/2 inch |
| * {{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}}
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| * {{inlineref|metron}}: term similar to meter, comprising of 100 centimetrons; about 50 inches (4 feet 2 inches)<ref name="glossary" />
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| * {{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}}
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| * {{inlineref|grog}} | | * '''grog''' |
| ** In "[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I]]," [[Greenbean]] is seen taking grog from the Officer's Mess and bottled like beer. | | ** 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" />. | | ** In "Armaggedon", grog is an alcoholic beverage as well, but is similar to rum. |
| * {{inlineref|pogees|[[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 "[[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}}. | | ** In "Armageddon", pogees is a term for testicles. |
| * {{inlineref|pulsar}} | | * '''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 "[[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 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" />. | | ** In the novel, this is a term for an engine aboard a starship. |
| * {{inlineref|TransVid Information Service}}
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| ** 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}}.
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| ** 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.
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| | | * '''centari:''' equivalent to nearly one minute; one hundred microns |
| * {{inlineref|centari}}: equivalent to nearly one minute; one hundred microns<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''centon:''' equivalent to nearly one hour; one hundred centari |
| * {{inlineref|centon}}: equivalent to nearly one hour; one hundred centari<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''cubit:''' the cubit is said to be made from oregg, although this is never mentioned in the series |
| * {{inlineref|cubit}}: the cubit is said to be made from oregg, although this is never mentioned in the series<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''micron:''' equivalent to a fraction of a second; 1/100th of a centari |
| * {{inlineref|micron}}: equivalent to a fraction of a second; 1/100th of a centari<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''week:''' defined as "ten days"; which would make 25 weeks in a yahren |
| * {{inlineref|week}}: defined as "ten days"; which would make 25 weeks in a yahren<ref name="glossary" /> | | * '''[[yahren]]:''' while still equivalent to a year, a yahren is 250 days |
| * {{inlineref|yahren|[[yahren]]}}: while still equivalent to a year, a yahren is 250 days<ref name="glossary" /> | |
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