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=== Units === | === Units === | ||
* {{inlineref|Blue Squadron}}: Warrior unit commanded by Lieutenant Commander {{TOS-RH|Apollo}} circa {{TOS-RH|7360}} {{RH|Armageddon}}. Unit members include: | * {{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|Boomer}} | ||
** {{TOS-RH|Sheba}} | ** {{TOS-RH|Sheba}} | ||
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** [[Zimmer]]† | ** [[Zimmer]]† | ||
** {{TOS-RH|Eva}} | ** {{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}} {{RH|Armageddon}}. | * {{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 === | === 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>{{ | * {{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 == | ||
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=== General === | === General === | ||
* {{inlineref|altered}}: intoxicated or under the influence of drugs | * {{inlineref|altered}}: intoxicated or under the influence of drugs<ref name="glossary">{{cite book/RH|1|glossary}}</ref> | ||
* {{inlineref|anchor spikes}}: nails | * {{inlineref|anchor spikes}}: nails<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|berth}}: bed | * {{inlineref|berth}}: bed<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|brain crystals}}: outlawed chemical weapon causing portions of the brain to wither and harden, as if frozen | * {{inlineref|brain crystals}}: outlawed chemical weapon causing portions of the brain to wither and harden, as if frozen<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{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|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}} | * {{inlineref|cogitator}}: a {{TOS-RH|Cylons|Cylon}} diplomat, like {{TOS-RH|Lucifer}}<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|commander's court}}: military court<ref>This term originated from {{G80|The Return of Starbuck|prose=Y}}. See: [[Commander's Court]]</ref> | * {{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=" | * {{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=" | * {{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 | * {{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=" | * {{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 | * {{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 | * {{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=" | * {{inlineref|instruction period}}: term for time dedicated to education<ref name="STG33">{{cite book/RH|1|33}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}} | ||
* {{inlineref|mealprep}}: a kitchen | * {{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|mucoid}}: slimy, sticky; likely an adjective | * {{inlineref|mealprep}}: a kitchen<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|novayahren}}: birthday | * {{inlineref|mucoid}}: slimy, sticky; likely an adjective<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|slagger}}: slothful person | * {{inlineref|novayahren}}: birthday<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=" | * {{inlineref|slagger}}: slothful person<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|temblor}}: a ground tremor or seismic planetary phenomenon | * {{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" /> | |||
=== Creatures === | === Creatures === | ||
* {{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|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 | * {{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=" | * {{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]] | * {{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 | * {{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 === | === Foodstuffs === | ||
* {{inlineref|beschkurd}}: green, leafy vegetable common to most Colonies | * {{inlineref|beschkurd}}: green, leafy vegetable common to most Colonies<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|coneth stew}}: a spicy vegetable dish made with [[bova]] meat | * {{inlineref|coneth stew}}: a spicy vegetable dish made with [[bova]] meat<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|fallaga}}: a plant found on [[Qorax]] | * {{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 | * {{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 | * {{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=" | * {{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 | * {{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 | * {{inlineref|tulipian buds}}: exotic appetizer or side dish made from vegetables<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
=== 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="STG69" /> {{RH|Armageddon}} | ||
* {{inlineref|servitor}}: waiter | * {{inlineref|servitor}}: waiter<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
=== Materials === | === Materials === | ||
* {{inlineref|flexi-weave}}: a type of fabric | * {{inlineref|flexi-weave}}: a type of fabric<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|kyluminum}}: a lightweight, [[plasteen]]/[[saligium]] alloy | * {{inlineref|kyluminum}}: a lightweight, [[plasteen]]/[[saligium]] alloy<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|oregg}}: a precious metal, equivalent to gold | * {{inlineref|oregg}}: a precious metal, equivalent to gold<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|plasteen}}: an indestructible plastic | * {{inlineref|plasteen}}: an indestructible plastic<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|saligium}}: heavy metal alloy used in construction | * {{inlineref|saligium}}: heavy metal alloy used in construction<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|sylvanus}}: metal used in jewelry, similar to brass | * {{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 === | === 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=" | * {{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=" | * "{{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|trank it}}": calm down | * "{{inlineref|trank it}}": calm down<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
=== 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}}<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|ascensior}}: an elevator<ref>The term "[[ascension tube]]" is used in ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' for an elevator.</ref> | * {{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 | * {{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=" | * {{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 | * {{inlineref|gyro-capacitor}}: the energy transference system used in starships<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* '''[[helm]]:''' the helmet worn by Viper pilots | * '''[[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=" | * {{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=" | * {{inlineref|hyperspeed}}: term for high speed<ref name="STG224">{{cite book/RH|1|224}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}} | ||
* {{inlineref|imager}}: a high-tech mirror | * {{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=" | * {{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 | * {{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 | * {{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 | * {{inlineref|magnalift}}: hi-tech crane<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|micronoscope}}: powerful electronic microscope | * {{inlineref|micronoscope}}: powerful electronic microscope<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|musiclink}}: radio; primarily for music and entertainment | * {{inlineref|musiclink}}: radio; primarily for music and entertainment<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|navi-hilt}}: the pilot's stick in a {{TOS-RH|Viper}} | * {{inlineref|navi-hilt}}: the pilot's stick in a {{TOS-RH|Viper}}<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{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=" | * {{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">{{cite book/RH|4|36}}</ref> {{RH|Resurrection}} {{RH|Rebellion}} | ||
* {{inlineref|S-cube}}: simulcast sight-and-sound unit; a video camera | * {{inlineref|S-cube}}: simulcast sight-and-sound unit; a video camera<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|sensorline}}: physical connection between two technology systems | * {{inlineref|sensorline}}: physical connection between two technology systems<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|skyeye}}: a multiple-lensed, spherical camera capable of hovering | * {{inlineref|skyeye}}: a multiple-lensed, spherical camera capable of hovering<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|stellar projector}}: panels absorbing, storing, and projecting light for use aboard [[Agro Ship]]s<ref name=" | * {{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 | * {{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=" | * {{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 | * {{inlineref|TransVid}}: television<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|turbolaser}}: the laser guns on a {{TOS-RH|Viper}}<ref name=" | * {{inlineref|turbolaser}}: the laser guns on a {{TOS-RH|Viper}}<ref name="STG7">{{cite book/RH|1|7}}</ref> {{RH|Armageddon}} | ||
* {{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|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)<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
== Contradictions == | == Contradictions == | ||
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* {{inlineref|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 " | ** In "Armageddon," grog is an alcoholic beverage as well, but is similar to rum<ref name="glossary" />. | ||
* {{inlineref|pogees|[[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}}. | ||
* {{inlineref|pulsar}} | * {{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 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 | ** In the novels, this is a term for an engine aboard a starship<ref name="glossary" />. | ||
* {{inlineref|TransVid Information Service}} | * {{inlineref|TransVid Information Service}} | ||
** In {{RH|Armageddon|prose=Y}}, [[Guinevere]] is a reporter for this 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. | ** 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 == | ||
* {{inlineref|centari}}: equivalent to nearly one minute; one hundred microns | |||
* {{inlineref|centon}}: equivalent to nearly one hour; one hundred centari | * {{inlineref|centari}}: equivalent to nearly one minute; one hundred microns<ref name="glossary" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|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" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|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" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|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" /> | ||
* {{inlineref|yahren|[[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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[[Category: Lists]] | [[Category: Lists]] | ||
[[Category: TOS]] | [[Category: TOS]] | ||
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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.
Military
Units
- Blue Squadron: Warrior unit commanded by Lieutenant Commander Apollo circa 7360[1] (RH: Armageddon). Unit members include:
- Fourth Squadron: Warrior unit commanded by Captain Hecate in 7360. Ensign Dalton is assigned to this squadron following her graduation from the Academy[1] (RH: Armageddon).
Strategies
- "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
General
- 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 harden, as 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)
- mealprep: a kitchen[3]
- mucoid: slimy, sticky; likely an adjective[3]
- novayahren: birthday[3]
- 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[12] (RH: Armageddon)
- temblor: a ground tremor or seismic planetary phenomenon[3]
Creatures
- avion: a bird[3][13]
- 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[14] (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
- 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[15]; this grass grew tall enough to cover a then-unidentified body of a murder victim[16] (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
- agro-worker: an individual tasked with agricultural work, e.g. farmer or farmhand[15] (RH: Armageddon)
- servitor: waiter[3]
Materials
- flexi-weave: a type of fabric[3]
- kyluminum: a lightweight, plasteen/saligium alloy[3]
- oregg: a precious metal, equivalent to gold[3]
- plasteen: an indestructible plastic[3]
- saligium: heavy metal alloy used in construction[3]
- sylvanus: metal used in jewelry, similar to brass[3]
- valcron: a simple fabric used for clothing, bedding, etc.[3]
Slang
- cog: slang for cogitator, e.g. Lucifer; Starbuck refers to Lucifer thusly when asking why Lucifer is seated on the "High Seat of Command" instead of Baltar[17] (RH: Armageddon)
- "High Seat of Command": the high-stationed seat in the Cylon basestar's command chamber, from where Imperious Leader, Baltar, and other Cylon leaders command[18] (RH: Armageddon)
- "trank it": calm down[3]
Technology
- apex pulsar: the top, center engine on a Viper[3]
- ascensior: an elevator[3][19]
- 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[20] (RH: Armageddon)
- gyro-capacitor: the energy transference system used in starships[3]
- helm: the helmet worn by Viper pilots[3]
- hyperdrive: a fast drive, typically those on spacecraft, like Vipers[21] (RH: Armageddon)
- hyperspeed: term for high speed[22] (RH: Armageddon)
- imager: a high-tech mirror[3]
- info-scroll: a heads-up display projected against the energy shield of a helm[23] (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]
- : the pilot's stick in a Viper[3]
- 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[24] (RH: Armageddon). The technology can also create wormholes or "jump points" that allow near-instantaneous travel across vast distances by opening rifts in space[25][26] (RH: Resurrection) (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]
- stellar projector: panels absorbing, storing, and projecting light for use aboard Agro Ships[27] (RH: Armageddon)
- support vapors: life support aboard ships[3]
- techno center: technology center; the Cylon base on Ochoa broadcasted jamming signals from this point[28] (RH: Armageddon)
- TransVid: television[3]
- turbolaser: the laser guns on a Viper[29] (RH: Armageddon)
- 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"[26] (RH: Rebellion)
Measurements
Contradictions
- 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[3].
- 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[3]. In "Warhawk," Boomer uses it in a colorful threat about getting "their pogees toasted in pulsar back-draft"[30] (RH: Warhawk).
- 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.
- In "The Hand of God," the term "mega pulsar" is used to identify the major offensive weapons on a basestar.
- In the novels, this is a term for an engine aboard a starship[3].
- TransVid Information Service
- In Richard Hatch's Armageddon, Guinevere is a reporter for this service[31]. It is referred to by the initialism TIS[32] (RH: Armageddon).
- While Original Series' "The Man with Nine Lives" introduces Inter-Fleet Broadcasting (IFB), it is unknown whether or not this is either a competing or replacement service.
Differences
- 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
- 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 18.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 9-10.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ In the Original Series, the term is spelled "bureautician".
- ↑ This term originated from Galactica 1980's "The Return of Starbuck". See: Commander's Court
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 50.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 131.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 43.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 113.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 33.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 202.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 45.
- ↑ 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".
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 132.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 69.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 70.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 192.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 27.
- ↑ The term "ascension tube" is used in Galactica 1980 for an elevator.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 215.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 214.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 224.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 3.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 176.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Timmons, Stan (1999). Resurrection. Byron Preiss, p. 226.
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 Hatch, Richard; Rodgers, Alan (2001). Rebellion. iBooks, p. 36.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 29.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 6.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 7.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1998). Warhawk. Byron Preiss, p. 206.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 74.
- ↑ Hatch, Richard; Golden, Christopher (1997). Armageddon. Byron Preiss, p. 75.