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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.


== Military jargon ==
== Military ==


* {{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=pgs. 9-10}}</ref>
=== 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 ==
== Terms ==


* {{inlineref|altered}}: intoxicated or under the influence of drugs
=== General ===
* {{inlineref|anchor spikes}}: nails
 
* {{inlineref|apex pulsar}}: the top, center engine on a [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]]
* {{inlineref|altered}}: intoxicated or under the influence of drugs<ref name="glossary">{{cite book/RH|1|glossary}}</ref>
* {{inlineref|ascensior}}: an elevator<ref>The term "[[ascension tube]]" is used in ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' for an elevator.</ref>
* {{inlineref|anchor spikes}}: nails<ref name="glossary" />
* {{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|berth}}: bed<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|berth}}: bed
* {{inlineref|brain crystals}}: outlawed chemical weapon causing portions of the brain to wither and hardens if frozen<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|beschkurd}}: green, leafy vegeetable common to most Colonies
* {{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|bova}}: a large livestock animal kept in herds
* {{inlineref|cogitator}}: a {{TOS-RH|Cylons|Cylon}} diplomat, like {{TOS-RH|Lucifer}}<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|brain crystals}}: outlawed chemical weapon causing portions of the brain to wither and harden, as if frozen
* {{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|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|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|cogitator}}: a [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]] diplomat, like [[Lucifer]]
* {{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}}
* '''commander's court:''' military court
* {{inlineref|fiberline}}: a thin, strong rope<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|coneth stew}}: a spicy vegetable dish made with [[bova]] meat
* {{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|cycle}}: work details and duties are divided into two eight-hour periods and one nine-hour period, or cycle, per ship's day
* {{inlineref|frizzort}}: a mishap, error, or malfunction<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|fallaga}}: a plant found on [[Qorax]]
* {{inlineref|fundamental code}}: a language of sounds, gestures and images believed to be significant to most sentient lifeforms<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|fiberline}}: a thin, strong rope
* {{inlineref|instruction period}}: term for time dedicated to education<ref name="STG33">{{cite book/RH|1|33}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}}
* {{inlineref|flanchette}}: a stinging insect
* {{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|flatscreen}}: computer screen
* {{inlineref|light cycle}}: a time period equivalent to a day/night cycle<ref name="WH">{{cite book/RH|2|glossary}}</ref> {{RH|Warhawk}}
* '''flexi-weave:''' a type of fabric
* {{inlineref|mealprep}}: a kitchen<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|frizzort}}: a mishap, error, or malfunction
* {{inlineref|mind-shield}}: mental protection against telepathic influence or control<ref name="RB10">{{cite book/RH|4|10}}</ref> {{RH|Rebellion}}
* {{inlineref|fundamental code}}: a language of sounds, gestures and images believed to be significant to most sentient lifeforms
* {{inlineref|mucoid}}: slimy, sticky; likely an adjective<ref name="glossary" />
* '''gyro-capacitor:''' the energy transference system used in starships
* {{inlineref|novayahren}}: birthday<ref name="glossary" />
* '''[[helm]]:''' the helmet worn by Viper pilots
* {{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|heffa berries}}: fruit native to [[Caprica (TOS)|Caprica]] that is grown on the [[Agro Ship]]s
* {{inlineref|slagger}}: slothful person<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|imager}}: a high-tech mirror
* {{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}}
* '''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|temblor}}: a ground tremor or seismic planetary phenomenon<ref name="glossary" />
* '''info-sphere:''' data storage capsule
* {{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|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|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|kirasolis}}: a sticky, caramel-like candy
* {{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|kyluminum}}: a lightewight, plasteen/saligium alloy
* {{inlineref|warmers}}: blankets or bed coverings<ref name="RS" /> {{RH|Resurrection}}
* {{inlineref|launch aperture}}: energy-shielded opening in a starship bay through which smaller ships take off and land
 
* {{inlineref|magnalift}}: hi-tech crane
=== Creatures ===
* {{inlineref|mealprep}}: a kitchen
 
* {{inlineref|micronoscope}}: powerful electronic microscope
* {{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|mucoid}}: slimy, sticky; likely an adjective
* {{inlineref|bova}}: a large livestock animal kept in herds<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|mugjape}}: maggot-like creatures; the larval stage of skreeters
* {{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|musiclink}}: radio; primarily for music and entertainment
* {{inlineref|mugjape}}: maggot-like creatures; the larval stage of [[skreeters]]<ref name="glossary" />
* '''navi-hilt:''' the pilot's stick in a Viper
* {{inlineref|skreeter}}: described in the book as a "bothersome but essentially harmless insect"; perhaps similar to flies or, at worst, mosquitoes<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|novayahren}}: birthday
 
* {{inlineref|ogliv}}: a fruit described as prickly skinned and sweet; perhaps similar to pineapple
=== Foodstuffs ===
* {{inlineref|oregg}}: a precious metal, equivalent to gold
 
* {{inlineref|plasteen}}: an indestructible plastic
* {{inlineref|beschkurd}}: green, leafy vegetable common to most Colonies<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|saligium}}: heavy metal alloy used in construction
* {{inlineref|coneth stew}}: a spicy vegetable dish made with [[bova]] meat<ref name="glossary" />
* '''S-cube:''' simulcast sight-and-sound unit; a video camera
* {{inlineref|fallaga}}: a plant found on [[Qorax]]<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|sensorline}}: physical connection between two technology systems
* {{inlineref|heffala berries}}: fruit native to {{TOS-RH|Caprica}}, grown on the [[Agro Ship]]s<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|servitor}}: waiter
* {{inlineref|kirasolis}}: a sticky, caramel-like candy<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|skreeter}}: described in the book as a "bothersome but essentially harmless insect"; perhaps similar to flies or, at worst, mosquitoes
* {{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|skyeye}}: a multiple-lensed, spherical camera capable of hovering
* {{inlineref|ogliv}}: a fruit described as prickly skinned and sweet; perhaps similar to pineapple<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|slagger}}: slothful person
* {{inlineref|tulipian buds}}: exotic appetizer or side dish made from vegetables<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|support vapors}}: life support aboard ships
 
* {{inlineref|sylvanus}}: metal used in jewelry, similar to brass
=== Labor ===
* {{inlineref|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|temblor}}: a ground tremor or seismic planetary phenomenon
* {{inlineref|agro-worker}}: an individual tasked with agricultural work, e.g. farmer or farmhand<ref name="STG69" /> {{RH|Armageddon}}
* '''"trank it":''' calm down
* {{inlineref|servitor}}: waiter<ref name="glossary" />
* {{inlineref|TransVid}}: television
 
* {{inlineref|tulipian buds}}: exotic appetizier or side dish made from vegetables
=== Materials ===
* '''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" />
* {{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" />
* {{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><ref name="glossary" />
* {{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 ===
=== Measurements ===


* {{inlineref|centimetron}}: 1/100th of a metron; about 1/2 inch
* {{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 ==
== Contradictions ==


* '''grog'''
* {{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 "[[Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I]]," [[Greenbean]] is seen taking grog from the Officer's Mess and bottled like beer.
** In "Armaggedon", grog is an alcoholic beverage as well, but is similar to rum.
** In "Armageddon," grog is an alcoholic beverage as well, but is similar to rum<ref name="glossary" />.
* '''[[pogees]]'''
* {{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 "[[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.
** 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}}.
* '''pulsar'''
* {{inlineref|pulsar}}
** 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 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 novel, this is a term for an engine aboard a starship.
** 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 ==
== Differences ==
* '''centari:''' equivalent to nearly one minute; one hundred microns
 
* '''centon:''' equivalent to nearly one hour; one hundred centari
* {{inlineref|centari}}: equivalent to nearly one minute; one hundred microns<ref name="glossary" />
* '''cubit:''' the cubit is said to be made from oregg, although this is never mentioned in the series
* {{inlineref|centon}}: equivalent to nearly one hour; one hundred centari<ref name="glossary" />
* '''micron:''' equivalent to a fraction of a second; 1/100th of a centari  
* {{inlineref|cubit}}: the cubit is said to be made from oregg, although this is never mentioned in the series<ref name="glossary" />
* '''week:''' defined as "ten days"; which would make 25 weeks in a yahren
* {{inlineref|micron}}: equivalent to a fraction of a second; 1/100th of a centari<ref name="glossary" />
* '''[[yahren]]:''' while still equivalent to a year, a yahren is 250 days
* {{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 ==
== Notes ==
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Battlestar Galactica Terminology


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

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Units

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Strategies

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  • "divide and conquer": a maneuver involving two 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[2] (RH: Armageddon).

Terms

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General

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  • altered: intoxicated or under the influence of drugs[3]
  • anchor spikes: nails[3]
  • berth: bed[3]
  • brain crystals: outlawed chemical weapon causing portions of the brain to wither and hardens if frozen[3]
  • buritician: a member of the hereditary nobility of the Colonies[3][4]
  • cogitator: a Cylon diplomat, like Lucifer[3]
  • commander's court: military court[3][5]
  • 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[6] (RH: Armageddon)
  • 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; the Fleet's mass of vessels generated such a field, allowing intra-fleet travel via computed routes[7] (RH: Armageddon)
  • fiberline: a thin, strong rope[3]
  • forge ship: designation of a craft tasked with the manufacture of support crafts and other equipment (c.f. Hephaestus, Adena)[8][9] (RH: Armageddon)
  • frizzort: a mishap, error, or malfunction[3]
  • fundamental code: a language of sounds, gestures and images believed to be significant to most sentient lifeforms[3]
  • instruction period: term for time dedicated to education[10] (RH: Armageddon)
  • Kobollian: the language of humans, originating from Kobol[11]; Cylon computer systems are capable of communication in this language[11] (RH: Armageddon)
  • light cycle: a time period equivalent to a day/night cycle[12] (RH: Warhawk)
  • mealprep: a kitchen[3]
  • mind-shield: mental protection against telepathic influence or control[13] (RH: Rebellion)
  • mucoid: slimy, sticky; likely an adjective[3]
  • novayahren: birthday[3]
  • sectare: a day or 24-hour time period[14][15] (RH: Rebellion)
  • slagger: slothful person[3]
  • tarpit: a form of quicksand on Caprica, appearing as a black abyss; Borellian Nomen are taught to avoid it, for one step would spell doom[16] (RH: Armageddon)
  • temblor: a ground tremor or seismic planetary phenomenon[3]
  • third brain: an implanted brain component that allows abstract thinking beyond mere facts; only possessed by Cylon Imperious Leaders[17] (RH: Resurrection)
  • tracebomb: an explosive tracking device implanted in a subject for monitoring and punishment; causes pain when the wearer strays beyond authorized boundaries[18] (RH: Warhawk)
  • undertime: a theoretical universe existing outside normal time and space where patterns can influence the material universe[19] (RH: Rebellion)
  • warmers: blankets or bed coverings[17] (RH: Resurrection)

Creatures

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  • avion: a bird[3][20]
  • bova: a large livestock animal kept in herds[3]
  • flanchette: a stinging insect known for its nests, similar to that of the Earth hornet; 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[21] (RH: Armageddon)
  • mugjape: maggot-like creatures; the larval stage of skreeters[3]
  • skreeter: described in the book as a "bothersome but essentially harmless insect"; perhaps similar to flies or, at worst, mosquitoes[3]

Foodstuffs

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  • beschkurd: green, leafy vegetable common to most Colonies[3]
  • coneth stew: a spicy vegetable dish made with bova meat[3]
  • fallaga: a plant found on Qorax[3]
  • heffala berries: fruit native to Caprica, grown on the Agro Ships[3]
  • kirasolis: a sticky, caramel-like candy[3]
  • mange grass: an editable item used in stews, fields of which are grown aboard Agro-3[22]; this grass grew tall enough to cover a then-unidentified body of a murder victim[23] (RH: Armageddon)
  • ogliv: a fruit described as prickly skinned and sweet; perhaps similar to pineapple[3]
  • tulipian buds: exotic appetizer or side dish made from vegetables[3]

Labor

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  • agro-worker: an individual tasked with agricultural work, e.g. farmer or farmhand[22] (RH: Armageddon)
  • servitor: waiter[3]

Materials

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  • flexi-weave: a type of fabric[3]
  • kyluminum: a lightweight, plasteen/saligium alloy[12] (RH: Warhawk)[24][3]
  • oregg: a precious metal, equivalent to gold[3]
  • plasteen: an indestructible plastic[3]
  • saligium: heavy metal alloy used in construction[12] (RH: Warhawk)[25][3]
  • sylvanus: metal used in jewelry, similar to brass[3]
  • valcron: a simple fabric used for clothing, bedding, etc.[3]

Slang

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Technology

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  • apex pulsar: the top, center engine on a Viper[3]
  • ascensior: an elevator[3][29]
  • flatscreen: computer screen[3]
  • fuel buoy: a fuel storage container, typically deployed for fighter patrols to refuel on long range recons if beyond the range of a mothership[30] (RH: Armageddon)
  • gyro-capacitor: the energy transference system used in starships[3]
  • hard-light plasma cannon: a weapon system using hard-light technology[12] (RH: Warhawk)
  • helm: the helmet worn by Viper pilots[3]
  • hyperdrive: a fast drive, typically those on spacecraft, like Vipers[31] (RH: Armageddon)
  • hyperspeed: term for high speed[32] (RH: Armageddon)
  • imager: a high-tech mirror[3]
  • info-scroll: a heads-up display projected against the energy shield of a helm[33] (RH: Armageddon)
  • info-sphere: data storage capsule[3]
  • launch aperture: energy-shielded opening in a starship bay through which smaller ships take off and land[3]
  • magnalift: hi-tech crane[3]
  • micronoscope: powerful electronic microscope[3]
  • musiclink: radio; primarily for music and entertainment[3]
  • navi-hilt: the pilot's stick in a Viper; also controls turbo-lasers[3][12] (RH: Armageddon) (RH: Warhawk)
  • Quantum Shift Effect/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 Apollo and Starbuck to be a primitive version of the technology employed by lightships[34] (RH: Armageddon). The technology can also create wormholes or "jump points" that allow near-instantaneous travel across vast distances by opening rifts in space[35][19] (RH: Resurrection) (RH: Rebellion)
  • quantum transition: the process of shifting through space using QSE technology; ships pass momentarily through the Ur universe[19] (RH: Rebellion)
  • S-cube: simulcast sight-and-sound unit; a video camera[3]
  • sensorline: physical connection between two technology systems[3]
  • skyeye: a multiple-lensed, spherical camera capable of hovering[3]
  • space-ripple wake effect: a QSE-related phenomenon allowing one ship to pull other vessels along during quantum transition[12] (RH: Warhawk)
  • stellar projector: panels absorbing, storing, and projecting light for use aboard Agro Ships[36] (RH: Armageddon)
  • support vapors: life support aboard ships[3]
  • techno center: technology center; the Cylon base on Ochoa broadcasted jamming signals from this point[37] (RH: Armageddon)
  • TransVid: television[3]
  • turbo-lasers: advanced weapon systems on Vipers and larger starships; controlled by the navi-hilt on Vipers[38][12] (RH: Armageddon) (RH: Warhawk)
  • tylium isotope overlays: technical components necessary for QSE technology installation[12] (RH: Warhawk)
  • Ur universe/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"[19] (RH: Rebellion)

Measurements

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  • centimetron: 1/100th of a metron; about 1/2 inch[3]
  • kilon: a unit of distance; the Chitain fleet was driven back "kilon by kilon" during battle[39] (RH: Warhawk)
  • metron: term similar to meter, comprising of 100 centimetrons; about 50 inches (4 feet 2 inches)[3]
  • parsec: a unit of astronomical distance; Apollo considered spreading an alien craft's debris "across a parsec of space"[40] (RH: Armageddon)

Contradictions

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Differences

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  • centari: equivalent to nearly one minute; one hundred microns[3]
  • centon: equivalent to nearly one hour; one hundred centari[3]
  • cubit: the cubit is said to be made from oregg, although this is never mentioned in the series[3]
  • micron: equivalent to a fraction of a second; 1/100th of a centari[3]
  • week: defined as "ten days"; which would make 25 weeks in a yahren[3]
  • yahren: while still equivalent to a year, a yahren is 250 days[3]

Notes

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  • 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).

References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 18.
  2. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 9-10.
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 3.29 3.30 3.31 3.32 3.33 3.34 3.35 3.36 3.37 3.38 3.39 3.40 3.41 3.42 3.43 3.44 3.45 3.46 3.47 3.48 3.49 3.50 3.51 3.52 3.53 3.54 3.55 3.56 3.57 3.58 3.59 3.60 3.61 3.62 Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. glossary.
  4. ↑ In the Original Series, the term is spelled "bureautician".
  5. ↑ This term originated from Galactica 1980's "The Return of Starbuck". See: Commander's Court
  6. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 50.
  7. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 131.
  8. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 43.
  9. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 113.
  10. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 33.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 202.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1998). Warhawk. Byron Preiss, p. glossary.
  13. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Rodgers, Alan (2001). Rebellion. iBooks, p. 10.
  14. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Rodgers, Alan (2001). Rebellion. iBooks, p. 99.
  15. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Rodgers, Alan (2001). Rebellion. iBooks, p. 255.
  16. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 45.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Hatch, Richard; Timmons, Stan (1999). Resurrection. Byron Preiss, p. glossary.
  18. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1998). Warhawk. Byron Preiss, p. 25.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 Hatch, Richard; Rodgers, Alan (2001). Rebellion. iBooks, p. 36.
  20. ↑ The term is introduced in the 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".
  21. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 132.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 69.
  23. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 70.
  24. ↑ Also spelled "kyluminan" in Richard Hatch's Armageddon.
  25. ↑ Also spelled "saligiutn" in Richard Hatch's Armageddon.
  26. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 192.
  27. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 27.
  28. ↑ Hatch, Richard. ', p. 121.
  29. ↑ The term "ascension tube" is used in Galactica 1980 for an elevator.
  30. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 215.
  31. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 214.
  32. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 224.
  33. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 3.
  34. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 176.
  35. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Timmons, Stan (1999). Resurrection. Byron Preiss, p. 226.
  36. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 29.
  37. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 6.
  38. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 7.
  39. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1998). Warhawk. Byron Preiss, p. 220.
  40. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (May 2004). Armageddon. iBooks, Inc., p. 103.
  41. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1998). Warhawk. Byron Preiss, p. 206.
  42. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 74.
  43. ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 75.
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