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* '''[[Adonis]]''': Noun: First level of base gear to be considered serious. | * '''[[Adonis]]''': Noun: First level of base gear to be considered serious. | ||
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* '''[[Aug]]''': Noun: Abbreviated form of Augmenter. Used as permanent enhancements to ships or bases. | * '''[[Aug]]''': Noun: Abbreviated form of Augmenter. Used as permanent enhancements to ships or bases. | ||
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* '''[[Base]]''': Noun: A space station used for trading or construction. Sometimes player owned. (AKA:'''Station''') | * '''[[Base]]''': Noun: A space station used for trading or construction. Sometimes player owned. (AKA:'''Station''') | ||
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* '''Cap''' (1): Verb: To [[capture]] a ship or a base. | * '''Cap''' (1): Verb: To [[capture]] a ship or a base. | ||
* '''Cap''' (2): Additive: Short for [[capacity]]. For example:'''Anyone selling a basic cap aug?''' | * '''Cap''' (2): Additive: Short for [[capacity]]. For example:'''Anyone selling a basic cap aug?''' | ||
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* '''[[Drone]]''': Noun: Autonomous attack platform. Requires the [[Drone Deployment]] skill to use. | * '''[[Drone]]''': Noun: Autonomous attack platform. Requires the [[Drone Deployment]] skill to use. | ||
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* '''[[DPE]]''': Noun: Damage Per Energy. Ratio describing how much damage a weapon does per unit of energy used. To some it is important in deciding what weapon to use. | * '''[[DPE]]''': Noun: Damage Per Energy. Ratio describing how much damage a weapon does per unit of energy used. To some it is important in deciding what weapon to use. | ||
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* '''[[EPS]]''': Noun: Energy Per Second. Describes how much energy a weapon can use per second. Also can describe how much an energy source regenerates per second. (Also See:'''Regen''') | * '''[[EPS]]''': Noun: Energy Per Second. Describes how much energy a weapon can use per second. Also can describe how much an energy source regenerates per second. (Also See:'''Regen''') | ||
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* '''F1''','''F2''','''F3''', etc: Noun: Highly sought after [[Faranji]] alien energy source. The higher the number, the more powerful the energy is. The full name is [[Faranji Energy|Faranji Energy 1]], Faranji Energy 2, etc. | * '''F1''','''F2''','''F3''', etc: Noun: Highly sought after [[Faranji]] alien energy source. The higher the number, the more powerful the energy is. The full name is [[Faranji Energy|Faranji Energy 1]], Faranji Energy 2, etc. | ||
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* '''Gimmo''': Noun: Short ranged fire based weapon. Causes some damage to the user when fired. short for [[Great Immolation]]. | * '''Gimmo''': Noun: Short ranged fire based weapon. Causes some damage to the user when fired. short for [[Great Immolation]]. | ||
* '''GnT''' or'''G’nT''': Noun: Abbreviation of'''Give ‘n Take'''. A rare shield. | * '''GnT''' or'''G’nT''': Noun: Abbreviation of'''Give ‘n Take'''. A rare shield. | ||
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* '''[[Incin]]''': Noun: See'''Gimmo''' | * '''[[Incin]]''': Noun: See'''Gimmo''' | ||
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* '''Item Form''': Adjective: When a ship is built by a player, it starts it’s life as an item. Ships in'''item form''' can be converted to usable ships by the use of a trading bay. | * '''Item Form''': Adjective: When a ship is built by a player, it starts it’s life as an item. Ships in'''item form''' can be converted to usable ships by the use of a trading bay. | ||
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* '''Jump''': Verb: Describes the process of going though a gate from one star-system to another. Example:'''I’m 5 jumps away''' or'''When I jumped into Sol, everything fired on me!''' (Also see:'''Jump Gate''' '''Warp''') | * '''Jump''': Verb: Describes the process of going though a gate from one star-system to another. Example:'''I’m 5 jumps away''' or'''When I jumped into Sol, everything fired on me!''' (Also see:'''Jump Gate''' '''Warp''') | ||
* '''Jump Gate''': Noun: Connection between two star-systems. Different color jump gates designate the'''Warp''' skill needed to use that gate. (Also See:'''Jump''') | * '''Jump Gate''': Noun: Connection between two star-systems. Different color jump gates designate the'''Warp''' skill needed to use that gate. (Also See:'''Jump''') | ||
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* '''LC''' (1): Pronoun: [[Light Commerce]]: Long surviving team. | * '''LC''' (1): Pronoun: [[Light Commerce]]: Long surviving team. | ||
* '''LC''' (2): Noun: [[love cylinder]]: Medium range, tracking surgical weapon. Shots are pair of small light blue bullets. | * '''LC''' (2): Noun: [[love cylinder]]: Medium range, tracking surgical weapon. Shots are pair of small light blue bullets. | ||
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* '''MisD''': Noun: Short for'''[[Misdirection]].''' A sought after shield with a high rate of regeneration. | * '''MisD''': Noun: Short for'''[[Misdirection]].''' A sought after shield with a high rate of regeneration. | ||
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* '''Noob''','''Newb''','''Choob''', etc: Adjective: A sometimes derogatory comment describing someones status in the game. Sometimes people use the different forms of the word to describe different qualities about the person. Typically, when used in a derogatory manner, it means that the person has acted in a childish or helpless manner. | * '''Noob''','''Newb''','''Choob''', etc: Adjective: A sometimes derogatory comment describing someones status in the game. Sometimes people use the different forms of the word to describe different qualities about the person. Typically, when used in a derogatory manner, it means that the person has acted in a childish or helpless manner. | ||
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* '''OHL''': Noun: [[Open Heart Laser]]: Medium range, beam-style [[surgical]] weapon. The beam is light blue. | * '''OHL''': Noun: [[Open Heart Laser]]: Medium range, beam-style [[surgical]] weapon. The beam is light blue. | ||
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* '''PC''': Noun Acronym: [[Prismatic Conversion]]. Used in conjunction with a radiation weapon to capture AI ships. Fire from a PC is a short-ranged, small, slow-moving red ball. | * '''PC''': Noun Acronym: [[Prismatic Conversion]]. Used in conjunction with a radiation weapon to capture AI ships. Fire from a PC is a short-ranged, small, slow-moving red ball. | ||
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* '''Prom Sun''': Noun: A sun where promethium can be mined. Typically 10-20k from the nearest gate. (Also see: Prom) | * '''Prom Sun''': Noun: A sun where promethium can be mined. Typically 10-20k from the nearest gate. (Also see: Prom) | ||
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* '''Rats''': Noun: Short for rations. Used on bases to feed [[colonies]] and workers. Produced from'''Space Oats''' | * '''Rats''': Noun: Short for rations. Used on bases to feed [[colonies]] and workers. Produced from'''Space Oats''' | ||
* '''Regen''': Noun: Short for regenerate. Describes how much a shield or energy can regenerate per unit of time, commonly a second. Sometimes a '''regen''' rate is described in an ‘amount/second’ format. Example: '''My F7 regens 180/1.2''' | * '''Regen''': Noun: Short for regenerate. Describes how much a shield or energy can regenerate per unit of time, commonly a second. Sometimes a '''regen''' rate is described in an ‘amount/second’ format. Example: '''My F7 regens 180/1.2''' | ||
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* '''[[Slave]]''': Noun: A semi-autonomous ship controlled by a player. Requires the skill '''Remote Control'''. Adverb: '''Slaved''' | * '''[[Slave]]''': Noun: A semi-autonomous ship controlled by a player. Requires the skill '''Remote Control'''. Adverb: '''Slaved''' | ||
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* '''SP''': Noun: [[Skill Points]]: Awarded 5 each time a person levels, SPs can be used to buy skills at AI station under the '''Neuro Training Tab''' | * '''SP''': Noun: [[Skill Points]]: Awarded 5 each time a person levels, SPs can be used to buy skills at AI station under the '''Neuro Training Tab''' | ||
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* '''Warp''' (1): Noun: A skill that determines what level of [[star system]] you can enter. | * '''Warp''' (1): Noun: A skill that determines what level of [[star system]] you can enter. | ||
Revision as of 12:11, 6 July 2006
Contents
Statement of Purpose
- This document is for new players to the game who need a quick guide to some of the SS lingo.
- This document does not cover general Internet slang like LOL, CYA, G2G, IRC, ICQ etc.
Glossary
A
- Adonis: Noun: First level of base gear to be considered serious.
- AI: Noun: Any computer controlled object in the game, including ships, bases and drones.
- Argonaut: Noun: Next Step up of base gear from Adonis
- Aug: Noun: Abbreviated form of Augmenter. Used as permanent enhancements to ships or bases.
B
- Base: Noun: A space station used for trading or construction. Sometimes player owned. (AKA:Station)
C
- Cap (1): Verb: To capture a ship or a base.
- Cap (2): Additive: Short for capacity. For example:Anyone selling a basic cap aug?
D
- Drone: Noun: Autonomous attack platform. Requires the Drone Deployment skill to use.
- DD (1): Noun: Short for Death Debt. DD is achieved when your pod is destroyed, or when you die without having a pod equipped on your ship. Available at almost every shop.
- DD (2): Noun: Short for Drone Deployment. Skill required to use drones.
- DM: Noun: Short for Drone Master. A secondary skill providing bonuses in drone deployment.
- DWO (1): Noun: Short for Death Warmed Over – Long range, non-tracking fire-based weapon.
- DWO (2): Pronoun: Short for Death Warmed Over – Retired player. Lead the Capitalists to the Emperorship.
- DHO: Acronym: Death Heated Over: Weapon similar to the DWO.
- Drag: Verb: Using a tractor to pull a ship or base. Sometimes the maneuver is used to speed a ship up.Drag me to the station so I can dock
- DPS: Noun: Damage Per Second. Used to describe the amount of damage a weapon or weapon/ship combo can pump out per second.
- DPE: Noun: Damage Per Energy. Ratio describing how much damage a weapon does per unit of energy used. To some it is important in deciding what weapon to use.
E
- EPS: Noun: Energy Per Second. Describes how much energy a weapon can use per second. Also can describe how much an energy source regenerates per second. (Also See:Regen)
F
- F1,F2,F3, etc: Noun: Highly sought after Faranji alien energy source. The higher the number, the more powerful the energy is. The full name is Faranji Energy 1, Faranji Energy 2, etc.
G
- Gimmo: Noun: Short ranged fire based weapon. Causes some damage to the user when fired. short for Great Immolation.
- GnT orG’nT: Noun: Abbreviation ofGive ‘n Take. A rare shield.
I
- Incin: Noun: SeeGimmo
- Immo: Noun: SeeGimmo
- Item Form: Adjective: When a ship is built by a player, it starts it’s life as an item. Ships initem form can be converted to usable ships by the use of a trading bay.
J
- Jump: Verb: Describes the process of going though a gate from one star-system to another. Example:I’m 5 jumps away orWhen I jumped into Sol, everything fired on me! (Also see:Jump Gate Warp)
- Jump Gate: Noun: Connection between two star-systems. Different color jump gates designate theWarp skill needed to use that gate. (Also See:Jump)
L
- LC (1): Pronoun: Light Commerce: Long surviving team.
- LC (2): Noun: love cylinder: Medium range, tracking surgical weapon. Shots are pair of small light blue bullets.
M
- MisD: Noun: Short forMisdirection. A sought after shield with a high rate of regeneration.
N
- Noob,Newb,Choob, etc: Adjective: A sometimes derogatory comment describing someones status in the game. Sometimes people use the different forms of the word to describe different qualities about the person. Typically, when used in a derogatory manner, it means that the person has acted in a childish or helpless manner.
O
- OHL: Noun: Open Heart Laser: Medium range, beam-style surgical weapon. The beam is light blue.
P
- PC: Noun Acronym: Prismatic Conversion. Used in conjunction with a radiation weapon to capture AI ships. Fire from a PC is a short-ranged, small, slow-moving red ball.
- PC: Abbreviation, verb: Price Check. When inquiring price of a specific item use it in Trade chat.
- Pill Box: Noun: SeeDrone
- PM: Noun/Verb: Private Message: The act of using the in game command ‘/w name message’. Alternatively, it can refer to the private conversation started by using the command. Example: Verb PM me Noun Lets take it to PM
- Pod: Noun: Short for escape pod. Prevents death debt and loss of money when dead. (See DD (1))
- Podded: Verb: Having your pod destroyed.
- Prom: Noun: Short for promethium. Rare material used in many construction projects.
- Prom Sun: Noun: A sun where promethium can be mined. Typically 10-20k from the nearest gate. (Also see: Prom)
R
- Rats: Noun: Short for rations. Used on bases to feed colonies and workers. Produced fromSpace Oats
- Regen: Noun: Short for regenerate. Describes how much a shield or energy can regenerate per unit of time, commonly a second. Sometimes a regen rate is described in an ‘amount/second’ format. Example: My F7 regens 180/1.2
S
- Slave: Noun: A semi-autonomous ship controlled by a player. Requires the skill Remote Control. Adverb: Slaved
- SM (1): Noun: Short for Station Management. Skill needed to make bases.
- SlM (2): Noun: Short for Slave Mastery. Secondary skill that increases the effectiveness of your slaves.
- StM (3): Noun: Short for Station Mastery. Secondary skill that increases the effectiveness of your stations.
- SP: Noun: Skill Points: Awarded 5 each time a person levels, SPs can be used to buy skills at AI station under the Neuro Training Tab
W
- Warp (1): Noun: A skill that determines what level of star system you can enter.
- Warp (2): Verb: See Jump
- Warp Gate: Noun: See Jump Gate
