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This is a listing of terms that appear in the glossary in "[[Armageddon]], | 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. | ||
== Military == | == Military jargon == | ||
* {{inlineref|divide and conquer|"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=9-10}}</ref> | |||
* {{inlineref|divide and conquer|"divide and conquer"}}: a maneuver involving two | |||
== Terms == | == Terms == | ||
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=== General === | === General === | ||
* {{inlineref|altered}}: intoxicated or under the influence of drugs | * {{inlineref|altered}}: intoxicated or under the influence of drugs | ||
* {{inlineref|anchor spikes}}: nails | * {{inlineref|anchor spikes}}: nails | ||
* {{inlineref|berth}}: bed | * {{inlineref|berth}}: bed | ||
* {{inlineref|brain crystals}}: outlawed chemical weapon causing portions of the brain to wither and | * {{inlineref|brain crystals}}: outlawed chemical weapon causing portions of the brain to wither and harden, as if frozen | ||
* {{inlineref|buritician}}: a member of the hereditary nobility of the Colonies | * {{inlineref|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|cogitator}}: a {{TOS-RH|Cylons|Cylon}} diplomat, like {{TOS-RH|Lucifer}} | * {{inlineref|cogitator}}: a {{TOS-RH|Cylons|Cylon}} diplomat, like {{TOS-RH|Lucifer}} | ||
* {{inlineref|commander's court}}: military court | * {{inlineref|commander's court}}: military court<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=" | * {{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="p50">{{cite_book/RH|1|50}}</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=" | * {{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="p131">{{cite_book/RH|1|131}}</ref> | ||
* {{inlineref|fiberline}}: a thin, strong rope | * {{inlineref|fiberline}}: a thin, strong rope | ||
* {{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=" | * {{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="p43">{{cite_book/RH|1|43}}</ref><ref name="p113">{{cite_book/RH|1|113}}</ref> | ||
* {{inlineref|frizzort}}: a mishap, error, or malfunction | * {{inlineref|frizzort}}: a mishap, error, or malfunction | ||
* {{inlineref|fundamental code}}: a language of sounds, gestures and images believed to be significant to most sentient lifeforms | * {{inlineref|fundamental code}}: a language of sounds, gestures and images believed to be significant to most sentient lifeforms | ||
* {{inlineref|instruction period}}: term for time dedicated to education<ref name=" | * {{inlineref|instruction period}}: term for time dedicated to education<ref name="p33">{{cite_book/RH|1|33}}</ref> | ||
* {{inlineref|mealprep}}: a kitchen | |||
* {{inlineref|mucoid}}: slimy, sticky; likely an adjective | |||
* {{inlineref|mealprep}}: a kitchen | * {{inlineref|novayahren}}: birthday | ||
* {{inlineref|slagger}}: slothful person | |||
* {{inlineref|mucoid}}: slimy, sticky; likely an adjective | * {{inlineref|temblor}}: a ground tremor or seismic planetary phenomenon | ||
* {{inlineref|novayahren}}: birthday | |||
* {{inlineref|slagger}}: slothful person | |||
* {{inlineref|temblor}}: a ground tremor or seismic planetary phenomenon | |||
=== Creatures === | === Creatures === | ||
* {{inlineref|avion}}: a bird | * {{inlineref|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|bova}}: a large livestock animal kept in herds | * {{inlineref|bova}}: a large livestock animal kept in herds | ||
* {{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=" | * {{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="p132">{{cite_book/RH|1|132}}</ref> | ||
* {{inlineref|mugjape}}: maggot-like creatures; the larval stage of [[skreeters]] | * {{inlineref|mugjape}}: maggot-like creatures; the larval stage of [[skreeters]] | ||
* {{inlineref|skreeter}}: described in the book as a "bothersome but essentially harmless insect"; perhaps similar to flies or, at worst, mosquitoes | * {{inlineref|skreeter}}: described in the book as a "bothersome but essentially harmless insect"; perhaps similar to flies or, at worst, mosquitoes | ||
=== Foodstuffs === | === Foodstuffs === | ||
* {{inlineref|beschkurd}}: green, leafy vegetable common to most Colonies | * {{inlineref|beschkurd}}: green, leafy vegetable common to most Colonies | ||
* {{inlineref|coneth stew}}: a spicy vegetable dish made with [[bova]] meat | * {{inlineref|coneth stew}}: a spicy vegetable dish made with [[bova]] meat | ||
* {{inlineref|fallaga}}: a plant found on [[Qorax]] | * {{inlineref|fallaga}}: a plant found on [[Qorax]] | ||
* {{inlineref|heffala berries}}: fruit native to {{TOS-RH|Caprica}}, grown on the [[Agro Ship]]s | * {{inlineref|heffala berries}}: fruit native to {{TOS-RH|Caprica}}, grown on the [[Agro Ship]]s | ||
* {{inlineref|kirasolis}}: a sticky, caramel-like candy | * {{inlineref|kirasolis}}: a sticky, caramel-like candy | ||
* {{inlineref|mange|mange grass}}: an editable item used in stews, fields of which are grown aboard ''[[Agro-3]]''<ref name=" | * {{inlineref|mange|mange grass}}: an editable item used in stews, fields of which are grown aboard ''[[Agro-3]]''<ref name="p69">{{cite book/RH|1|69}}</ref>; this grass grew tall enough to cover a then-unidentified body of a murder victim<ref name="p70">{{cite book/RH|1|70}}</ref> | ||
* {{inlineref|ogliv}}: a fruit described as prickly skinned and sweet; perhaps similar to pineapple | * {{inlineref|ogliv}}: a fruit described as prickly skinned and sweet; perhaps similar to pineapple | ||
* {{inlineref|tulipian buds}}: exotic appetizer or side dish made from vegetables | * {{inlineref|tulipian buds}}: exotic appetizer or side dish made from vegetables | ||
=== Labor === | === Labor === | ||
* {{inlineref|agro-worker}}: an individual tasked with agricultural work, e.g. farmer or farmhand<ref name=" | * {{inlineref|agro-worker}}: an individual tasked with agricultural work, e.g. farmer or farmhand<ref name="p69">{{cite book/RH|1|69}}</ref> | ||
* {{inlineref|servitor}}: waiter | * {{inlineref|servitor}}: waiter | ||
=== Materials === | === Materials === | ||
* {{inlineref|flexi-weave}}: a type of fabric | * {{inlineref|flexi-weave}}: a type of fabric | ||
* {{inlineref|kyluminum}}: a lightweight, [[plasteen]]/[[saligium]] alloy | * {{inlineref|kyluminum}}: a lightweight, [[plasteen]]/[[saligium]] alloy | ||
* {{inlineref|oregg}}: a precious metal, equivalent to gold | * {{inlineref|oregg}}: a precious metal, equivalent to gold | ||
* {{inlineref|plasteen}}: an indestructible plastic | * {{inlineref|plasteen}}: an indestructible plastic | ||
* {{inlineref|saligium}}: heavy metal alloy used in construction | * {{inlineref|saligium}}: heavy metal alloy used in construction | ||
* {{inlineref|sylvanus}}: metal used in jewelry, similar to brass | * {{inlineref|sylvanus}}: metal used in jewelry, similar to brass | ||
=== Slang === | === Slang === | ||
* | * '''"trank it":''' calm down | ||
=== Technology === | === Technology === | ||
* {{inlineref|apex pulsar}}: the top, center engine on a {{TOS-RH|Viper}} | * {{inlineref|apex pulsar}}: the top, center engine on a {{TOS-RH|Viper}} | ||
* {{inlineref|ascensior}}: an elevator | * {{inlineref|ascensior}}: an elevator<ref>The term "[[ascension tube]]" is used in ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' for an elevator.</ref> | ||
* {{inlineref|flatscreen}}: computer screen | * {{inlineref|flatscreen}}: computer screen | ||
* {{inlineref|gyro-capacitor}}: the energy transference system used in starships | |||
* {{inlineref|gyro-capacitor}}: the energy transference system used in starships | * '''[[helm]]:''' the helmet worn by Viper pilots | ||
* {{inlineref|imager}}: a high-tech mirror | |||
* '''[[helm]]:''' the helmet worn by Viper pilots | * {{inlineref|info-scroll}}: a heads-up display projected against the energy shield of a [[helm]]<ref name="p3">{{cite book/RH|1|3}}</ref> | ||
* {{inlineref|info-sphere}}: data storage capsule | |||
* {{inlineref|launch aperture}}: energy-shielded opening in a starship bay through which smaller ships take off and land | |||
* {{inlineref|imager}}: a high-tech mirror | * {{inlineref|magnalift}}: hi-tech crane | ||
* {{inlineref|info-scroll}}: a heads-up display projected against the energy shield of a [[helm]]<ref name=" | * {{inlineref|micronoscope}}: powerful electronic microscope | ||
* {{inlineref|info-sphere}}: data storage capsule | * {{inlineref|musiclink}}: radio; primarily for music and entertainment | ||
* {{inlineref|launch aperture}}: energy-shielded opening in a starship bay through which smaller ships take off and land | * {{inlineref|navi-hilt}}: the pilot's stick in a {{TOS-RH|Viper}} | ||
* {{inlineref|magnalift}}: hi-tech crane | * {{inlineref|S-cube}}: simulcast sight-and-sound unit; a video camera | ||
* {{inlineref|micronoscope}}: powerful electronic microscope | * {{inlineref|sensorline}}: physical connection between two technology systems | ||
* {{inlineref|musiclink}}: radio; primarily for music and entertainment | * {{inlineref|skyeye}}: a multiple-lensed, spherical camera capable of hovering | ||
* {{inlineref|navi-hilt}}: the pilot's stick in a {{TOS-RH|Viper | * {{inlineref|stellar projector}}: panels absorbing, storing, and projecting light for use aboard [[Agro Ship]]s<ref name="p87">{{Cite book/RH|1|29}}</ref> | ||
* {{inlineref|support vapors}}: life support aboard ships | |||
* {{inlineref|techno center}}: technology center; the {{TOS-RH|Cylons|Cylon}} base on [[Ochoa]] broadcasted jamming signals from this point<ref name="p6">{{cite book/RH|1|6}}</ref> | |||
* {{inlineref|S-cube}}: simulcast sight-and-sound unit; a video camera | * {{inlineref|TransVid}}: television | ||
* {{inlineref|sensorline}}: physical connection between two technology systems | * {{inlineref|turbolaser}}: the laser guns on a {{TOS-RH|Viper}}<ref name="p7">{{cite_book/RH|1|7}}</ref> | ||
* {{inlineref|skyeye}}: a multiple-lensed, spherical camera capable of hovering | |||
* {{inlineref|stellar projector}}: panels absorbing, storing, and projecting light for use aboard [[Agro Ship]]s<ref name=" | |||
* {{inlineref|support vapors}}: life support aboard ships | |||
* {{inlineref|techno center}}: technology center; the {{TOS-RH|Cylons|Cylon}} base on [[Ochoa]] broadcasted jamming signals from this point<ref name=" | |||
* {{inlineref|TransVid}}: television | |||
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=== Measurements === | === Measurements === | ||
* {{inlineref|centimetron}}: 1/100th of a metron; about 1/2 inch | * {{inlineref|centimetron}}: 1/100th of a metron; about 1/2 inch | ||
* {{inlineref|metron}}: term similar to meter, comprising of 100 centimetrons; about 50 inches (4 feet 2 inches) | |||
* {{inlineref|metron}}: term similar to meter, comprising of 100 centimetrons; about 50 inches (4 feet 2 inches) | |||
== Contradictions == | == Contradictions == | ||
* {{inlineref|grog}} | * {{inlineref|grog}} | ||
** In "[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I]], | ** In "[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I]]", [[Greenbean]] is seen taking grog from the Officer's Mess and bottled like beer. | ||
** In " | ** In "Armaggedon", grog is an alcoholic beverage as well, but is similar to rum. | ||
* {{inlineref|pogees|[[pogees]]}} | * {{inlineref|pogees|[[pogees]]}} | ||
** In "[[The Living Legend, Part II]], | ** 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, | ** In "Armageddon", pogees is a term for testicles. | ||
* {{inlineref|pulsar}} | * {{inlineref|pulsar}} | ||
** In "[[ | ** 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]], | ** 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 | ** In the novel, this is a term for an engine aboard a starship. | ||
== Differences == | == Differences == | ||
* {{inlineref|centari}}: equivalent to nearly one minute; one hundred microns | |||
* {{inlineref|centari}}: equivalent to nearly one minute; one hundred microns | * {{inlineref|centon}}: equivalent to nearly one hour; one hundred centari | ||
* {{inlineref|centon}}: equivalent to nearly one hour; one hundred centari | * {{inlineref|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 | * {{inlineref|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 | * {{inlineref|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 | * {{inlineref|yahren|[[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 | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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[[Category: Lists]] | [[Category: Lists]] | ||
[[Category: TOS]] | [[Category: TOS]] | ||