NationStates Jolt Archive

(This is the same Nationstates General Encyclopedic Volume, in a different thread due to organization issues)

526 entries and counting.

We all use a vast array of terms and concepts all the time. We also know that not everyone understands what does it mean, yet not using those terms greatly difficults making a good post or roleplay.
For some time already, we at the region of Sisgardia have worked on such a project, which has become of a real use when it comes to finding meanings and definitions. I am sure we can do the same at a much bigger scale here on NationStates.

(These post will be constantly editted to add incomming entries. Also, you do not need to post all your entries at the same time. Just add a few, or even one, per post. Keep in mind that all entries must be short and concise, hopefully no more than a few lines long. The names in bold belong to the player who originaly posted each entry or to who the entry relates)


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Absolutism - A form of government with an absolute ruler, who is seen as all knowing. Basically a Dictatorship, except the ruler is seen as the rightful leader, who is supposed to lead the people. Quite often also a Theocracy. Primary examples are RL North Korea or NS Chellis. (Chellis)

Achabar - Capitol city of the Enduring Empireof Tarakalar. Located within the 'East Land'. Houses the Jade Palace. Serves primarily as an economical and civilian focal point as well as housing a manor for of the still existing Noble families. (Tarakalar)

ADN – See Alliance Defense Network. (Pope Hope)

Aelosia, The Sacred Sindarin Empire of: - Nation founded by the elven survivors of the once Sindarin Realm of Doriath after finding an abandoned Eldar Craftworld. Currently engulfes former Thelas' territories in earth, two colonies (Leithian and Craulnober) in the surface of Mars and the Craftworld's Metropolis. An isolated country with more than the 90% percent of the population composed by elves, yet with a powerful self dependant economy and a pulsating expanding policy. Although it's nominally ruled by an absolute ruler known as "Everqueen", an assembly of the highest oligarchy known as the Noble's Gathering holds the true power. (Aelosia)

Aerion, Grand Kingdom of: - The nation of Aerion had once been a land with numerous nomadic clans, which formed into twenty large tribes. These tribes formed a loose alliance under the Council of Tribes, which became the first national government, and led to the modernization of Aerion. Aerion has been through many successive regimes, most dictatorial in nature but not in name. Currently Aerion is a monarchy with many megacorporations having significant power as well. (Aerion)

Agaraglareb: - "Glorious Blood", in Sindarin, means nobleman or Noble woman. Only applied to the membes of the Noble Houses in the Aelosian Empire, the ruling and highest caste of citizens. (Aelosia)

Airemma - The warm, shallow body of water almost wholly encompassed by the Menelmacari archipelago. The sea is teeming with life and is excellent for fishing and tourism. The name Airemma is Quenya for 'Our Sea’. (Menelmacar)

Alexander Guard Honorary Regiment - The personal guard of the rulers of the Grand Duchy of Tarasovka. (Tarasovka)

Ale-Yarok, Knootian protectorate of – A Knootian protectorate in Israel. As a dependency, it is part of the Knootian Federation. (Knootoss)

Alliance Defense Network - The largest Defender alliance in the international community. 25-35 regions are united under the banner of the ADN, working together to help protect founderless regions from the imperialism of invader groups with mighty success. The ADN is well known for their military and intelligence gathering prowess, and the diplomatic manner in which the protect the natives of regions under attack. Founded in the Spring/Summer of 2003, the ADN values regional sovereignty, friendship, and Defender Unity above all. ADN Motto: ”With Strength and Honor...” (Pope Hope)

ALP - Army of the Last Patriot. (The Last Patriots)

AMB - Automatic Mobile Blade, a weapons project led by Vertev's Technologies. All data classified. (Tarasovka)

Amerigo "Slaver" War - A war between a coalition of anti-slavers, and Amerigo and some allies of his. This is long seen as one of the Best War RP's in NS, as it was long, well RPed for the most part, nobody did anything rediculously godmoding, and people didnt spend days complaining about how much damage was done. (Chellis)

Antho Prima - Capital of Maradkaxa. The Imperial Palace is at the center of the city upon a plateau. (Maradkaxa)

AOTG - Air Operations Theater Group, the air force segment of the ITDO. This branch has been steadily dwindling in importance and funding over the years, replaced by air forces attached to the GADTG and NOTG, and air-space forces attached to the OOTG. (Santa Barbara)

APTO - Allied Powers Treaty Organization. Alliance of nations residing in "The Allied Powers" region. (New Genoa)

ARAF - Aust Royal Air Force. (Aust)

Ariddia - See PDSRA. (Ariddia)

Ariddian Isles, the - A group of twenty islands in the Pacific, nineteen of which form the PDSRA. The twentieth, Limea, is split between the Sovereign Nation of West Ariddia, a capitalist secessionist state, and the tiny communist nation of North-West Ariddia. (Ariddia)

ARN - Aust Royal Navy. (Aust)

Asgard - The primary shipyard complex of Kajal Mars. (Kajal)

Asgronde - Capital of Ljusalfheim Secundus, home to the Imperial Shipyards of Kajal. (Kajal)

ASS - Aust Special Forces. Highly trained special troops of Aust. As good equiped as any other unit on Planet Earth. (Aust)

Astevane: - Astevane is the capital of Aerion, and has been the capital of Aerion since the time of the Council of Tribes. It is built in the early Greeko-Roman architecture of Aerion, with the original city design being of this style. Now it has many modern elements, and is divided into districts. The historic area is contained within the Royal District, the center of the capital. (Aerion)

AT - Aust Troopers. Less highly trained than the ASS. Formed into legions of 10,000 men. (Aust)

Augmented, The - A group of Wyrmish mercenaries, originally a Khrrck-based ground force but now a roving space force, who use mechanical and cybernetic augmentations. SEE: Exskel and Exshell. (Khrrck)

AVRP - Accident Victim Reclamation Project. The program instituted by the CLP to record and virtually rebuild the personalities of DOA victims. (The Last Patriots)

Ax-turath, Province of: - Also known as Commonality State of Ax-turath. Famed for the massive size of its capital, Turath, and known for the ferocity of its warlike and predominantly Dth'gari Human population, Ax-turath is today a Province of the ICEL. Previously a part of the ancient Empire of the Eternal Flame (EOTEF), Ax-turath gained independence in early 1902 during the chaos which ensued at the fall of that Empire, when the reclusive man known as 'The Leader' seized control in a bloody, but brief civil war. It engaged in a century-long war of attrition with its neighbour, Ma-tek, culminating in the One Day War. Ax-turath has a colourful, long history: it was the last of the Three Provinces to fall into EOTEF hands, shortly before EOTEF (not to be confused with EOTED) fell into chaos after the assassination of its last Emperor. Ax-turath is home to the Iluvauromeni Great Houses of Dth'gar and Aquinall; Great House Aquinall has historically always been loyal to the Nenyan Crown, whereas Great House Dth'gar never truly bowed to the Crown until the formation of the fairer, more equality-driven Empire of the Eternal Dawn. In modern times, Ax-turath is the industrial and military might of the ICEL - contributing nearly three-fifths of the total manpower of the Imperial Defence Forces and home to all of the IDF Navy Shipyards, as well as the Primary CSF Shipyard in the north of the Province, Ax-turath is the key to the military might of the ICEL. This is likely why it was the prime target of the attacking forces during the brief but bloody War of Survival, when Melkor Unchained (usually referred to as Dor Daedoloth by the Iluvauromeni) and a number of their allies invaded. The attacking forces subjugated nearly one fifth of Ax-turath, but historians are split as to whether this was a deliberate 'feint' by the IDF GF or whether the rapid 'retreat' of the IDF GF - which was only seen moving through the streets of Turath and never actually engaged the enemy directly - was due to the sheer strength of the invading force.The Bay of Turath, to the west of Turath, leads to the South Atlantic Ocean and is seen as the most important area in the ICEL strategically: he who controls the Bay, has direct access to both Provincial capitals (Tek and Turath), as well as the economically important cities of Rhea and Shelbattanu, and the ICEL capital proper, Nenya. See also: Tek, city of; Turath, city of; Nenya, city of; Ma-Nenya, Dawn Greater-City of; Ma-tek, Province of. (Ma-tek)

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BackStep - A Temporal Incursion that is caused by natural or artificial means that results in the displacement of person(s), ship(s), planet(s), or any other object. The displacement would include but not be limited to movement into the future, movement into the past, movement into alternate timelines, etc. (Indra Prime)

Balkana - A small, quickly growing country located in the Balkans region near what is usually considered Yugolsvia/Albania. A democracy, it has a system set very much like America (as one of it's main founders was from there). It has a fifty member congressional house, with it's Head of State (the President of Balkana) holding office for a maximum of two five-year terms, with being able to run again after one term off. (Balkana)

Baran - The oldest existing noble house of the Enduring Empire of Tarakalar. Shows little concern for political events.(Tarakalar)

Beholder: - Also called Spheres of Many Eyes or Eye Tyrants, Beholders are 8-foot wide spherical creatures. Their body, a bulbous orb that hovers above the ground, is dominated by one main central eye. Ten smaller eyes attached to swinging tentacles sprout from the top of the orb. A maw of many long and vicious teeth extends below the central eye. These creatures often attack without provocation, and are terrible opponents, as their many eyes are capable of generating powerful magical rays, and the central eye has many powerful abilities, such as the ability to negate magic or dominate the minds of it's victims. (Technocratic Republics)

Belkin - Capital of Larogera. Orginally a small town with fortresses, but now is a major city with a population of over 4 million people. It is run by the Leadership Council (LC), an independent government that makes decisions. (Larogera)

Berethauth: - "Wives of War", a selected and highly trained group of female warriors that guards and protects the Everqueen's best interests, both inside and outside the country. Although never deployed in battle as a regiment, they already have an outstanding fame amongst the aelosian armed forces. They're used mostly as infiltrators, spies, and assassins, although no reports of their actions exist. (Aelosia)

Biopreparat, The - State-controled center for biologic and bio-related research and development, in the Federation of Technocratic Republics. It is the main and most important organism on that field of science of the nation.(Technocratic Republics)

Bit State - The state of the smallest possible unit of computer data. Limited to on or off (1 or 0) in traditional computing. (The Lab Mouse)

Black Wolves - TDI Black Wolves Tactical Forces, a special unit under TDI’s command charged with various operations, including infiltration, extraction, assassination, etc. Mostly operate outside of the Grand Duchy. (Tarasovka)

Board of Counts - Tikeash's congress. 120 counts total, 5 from each district. (Tikeash)

Boggans: - A race of fae recognized by their short, rotund stature and bushy eyebrows. In the Empire of Resurgent Dream, boggans serve society as carpenters, cooks, stonemasons, household servants, and a number of other occupations. Boggans have two supernatural strengths. When no one is watching, boggans may work at three times the natural rate. Boggans have an innate ability to sense the social dynamics in a room. The one flaw of boggans is their natural need to help. When faced with a person in need, boggans are rarely, if ever, able to resist aiding them. (The Resurgent Dream)

Bonifatius Recreational Drugs Incorporated – multinational corporation whose core activity is selling recreational drugs. Has branches in many nations; successor to RecDrug Incorporated. (Knootoss)

Book of Torsg: - Long ago the ancient ancestor's of the empire created the Torsg God. Charged with omnipotent power the Torsg God is described as Norden empire’s key to reach godhood. Norden empire however had powerfull enemies. Before the Torsg God was fully completed, Norden empire was totally destroyed in “Great Fire” by “sea people” book describes “sea people” as a race coming from an immensive island nation and wielding the weapon of gods. The “Great Fire” is described as one dreadfull night when the sky rained huge spears of all consuming fire. Huge spears of all consuming fire are described further as weapons of “sea people” and the weapons of gods.It is widely believed that "Great Fire" was actually an nuclear attack. The land which ancient ancestral empire was situated is believed to be current lands of Torsg Empire. Religious archaeologist funded by Torsg Empire are constantly seeking evidence of this. (Torsg)

Borgonortha-class Command Vessel - Heavy, orgatek-based hovers command center, designed to serve as coordination node for in-combat situations, and survive them. Equipped with powerful defensive systems and long range weaponry, the Borgonortha blend perfectly in battle with lesser vehicles, on which it relies for close-quarter defense. Highly effective on stopping air targets. Length of 30 meters, height of 12 and width of 23. It weights 80 ton kg and may move at speeds of 70 kph. It comes equipped with 2 Hilos Missile Turrets, 2 Tachyon Dischargers, 5 light BiPhaser Turrets, a HP-UB Engine, 4 ATT, a heavy Neutronia Endoskeleton, Regenerative OrgaArmor, a CarboEnergy Shield MKII, WARS and DSR communication system, an Orgatek Hive Nexus, ECM and ECCM systems and a Fladd CorecCell. It requires a crew of 19, and may carry of to 10 tons of cargo, and 30 troops. (Technocratic Republics)

Bradyon - Particles that travel at speeds slower than the one of Light. Also called Tardyon.(Technocratic Republics)

BRI - Biological Relocation Initiative. The CLP's most advanced and controversial program. It takes those members of society that have proven themselves unfit and removes their mental patterns. Then Replaces them with the patterns from the AVRP and the VCVRP. The practice of Brain-Taping has been deemed unethical by outside sources but the CLP staunchly defends the practice of giving second chances to productive citizens who's Bioware was unjustly eliminated. (The Last Patriots)

BSI - Bio-Synthetic Intellect, an Artificial Intelligence that combines organic, mechanical and digital elements for an increased performance.(Tarasovka)

BU - Biological Unit. Used ot refer to the troops that make up the real world branches of the CLP's Millitairy. (The Last Patriots)

Bussard Ramscoop: - The Bussard Ramscoop is designed to collect the modrate amounts of free interstellar hydrogen as a replacement fuel to a ships deuterium supplies. (The Federal Union)

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CACE - The Coalition of Anti-Capitalist Economies. A trade-bloc comprising a number of nations who have rejected capitalism operating mainly on a needs-based, non-monied basis. Headquarters are located in Celdonia on the continent of Aperin. (Celdonia)

CACESA - The Coalition of Anti-Capitalist Economies Space Agency. An organisation comprising a number of CACE (qv) members to share research and undertake joint projects in the area of space exploration. (Celdonia)

CAL-NOIR - National Office of Intelligence and Reconaissance of California. (California and Alaska)

Caniocracy - A nation run entirely by Dogs and their subjugated "Owners" (otherwise known as slaves). (Tessarina)

Caraguez, Felipe: - Current Vice President of the Latin Union. Married to Arika Caraguez. (The Latin Union)

CASCG - Coaxially Accelerated Stator Coil Gun weapons refer to so-called "gauss guns;" electromagnetic mass drivers in use by the ITDO. (Santa Barbara)

CCCB - The Chellian Control & Command Bureau. This department of the Chellian political party focuses on international affairs. This includes imperialist actions, military strikes in conjunction with the Chellian army, and the manipulation of nations. Officially, this is just an international affairs bureau. (Chellis)

CCIA - Californian Central Intelligence Agency. (California and Alaska)

CCTC - Californian Counter-Terrorist Center. (California and Alaska)

CDF - Californian Defense Force. (California and Alaska)

CDIA - Californian Defense Intelligence Agency. (California and Alaska)

CDSFA - Californian Department of State & Foreign Affairs. (California and Alaska)

Celecrist: - Famous elite force of pilots of the Aelosian Navy, known by their incredible skill and awesome eldar tech, inertialess-driven aircrafts. Their involvement have been remarkable in most military actions ran by the aelosian fleets. Probably the most famous military Corps of the entire Sindarin Empire. (Aelosia)

Cerebra-class Terminals - Computer workstations with a neural interface that use temporal shifting principles in order to minimize computer internal response time and react as fast as the user can think.(The Lab Mouse)

Chasma Dominia - Colony, property of the Federation of Technocratic Republics, located on the planet Mars, in the Sol System. An underwater colony, composed of nine massive submarine arcologies, located all along the Chasma Borealis, on the martian northern pole. It is mainly a center for scientific research.(Technocratic Republics)

Chellis - Large, old nation in Nationstates. Controls large parts of Africa, and France. The nation is a capitalist nation with 22% tax, $41,000 gdp per capita, and the nation is primarialy(94%) Atheist. Capital is New Pyongyang. (Chellis)

CHN - The Chellian High Navy, CHN is put in front of all chellian ships, as America puts USS. (Chellis)

Chronos-class Servers - Computers developed that use temporal compression to process large amounts of data faster than would otherwise be possible.(The Lab Mouse)

CIA - For Chellis, this is the Chellian Information Agency. This is similar to the CCCB, in the way that it deals with manipulation and control of a people, but it deals with the chellian populace instead of the international peoples. Officially, the department is mostly based on counter-terrorism. (Chellis)

CLP - The Commonwealth of the Last Patriot. (The Last Patriots)

CoFedCo - The Corporate Federal Conglomerate is descended from both the Federal Government created by the PrattCo Conglomerate, and the PrattCo Conglomerate itself. The PCC was a consortium of megacorps controlled primarily by CEO Bob Pratt, but unlike the PCC, the CoFedCo is not owned by any individual or megacorp. (Santa Barbara)

Colombia, Knootian and Chimaean – joint protectorate of Knootoss and Chimaea. Colombia came under control of these nations after they assisted FARC rebels in overthrowing the government. After subsequently disarming FARC the two nations divided Colombia into two zones with a joint presence in the capital Bogotá. (Knootoss)

Conclave of Equals - Advisory legislative assembly of Menelmacar. Composed half of elected representatives, and half of representatives of the various noble Houses. Acts as a conduit between Lady Sirithil and the people. Has no actual legislative power, but brings the people's ideas and concerns to the Elentári, and finalizes the details of any of the Elentári's decrees. (Menelmacar)

Corrina: - High Queen Corrina ni Gwydion, the overall ruler of the Empire of the Resurgent Dream, a Seelie Sidhe of House Gwydion. (The Resurgent Dream)

Creche - A generic Sskiss term for any grouping. It can mean nation, race, fleet and so on. Also a nesting site, whether singular or communal.(Sskiss)

Credit - The currency of Menelmacar. (Menelmacar)

CRM - Abbreviation for CairnTarra.(CairnTarra)

CSDSF - Californian Sovereign Democratic-socialist Federation. (California and Alaska)

CX - Civilian Starship. (Kajal)

Cyberbrain -A cybernetic artificial brain. Simply an integrated I/O controller and memory device, cyberbrains are necessary for robotics and fully synthetic humans.(North-West Antarctica)

Cyclops Weapon System - Space-based/vehicle-based Nuclear device that uses a primitive form of temporal compression to produce an EMP with no radiation.(The Lab Mouse)

D:

DA - Abbreviation for Der Angst.(Der Angst)

Dajar - Sister city to Kajurmani. Second largest city on Kajal. (Kajal)

Darvins - Official title President for life of Tor Yvresse-Mars. Unofficial title Farseer of Mars. Member of the Council with specific duties in regards to the Martian colony. (Tor Yvresse)

DDR – Dutch Democratic Republic, abbreviation for the formal name of Knootoss. (Knootoss)

Declaration of Independence, Knootian - 1581 declaration where the States-General of the United Provinces of Knootoss declared itself to be independent from Lavenrunz. (Knootoss)

Defiant-class Starship: - The Defiant-class starship was officially classified as an attack ship, but began development as a small, highly-powered, heavily-armed starship intended to defend the Federation against galactic threats The USS Defiant (NX-74205) was the first of what was to be a new Federation battle fleet. (The Federal Union)

DEIMOS - Destructive Espionage, International Monitoring, and Observation Service. It is an arm of the government of Kajal Mars. (Kajal)

Democratic Communist Party, the - The party presently in power in the PDSRA. Its ideology centres on the primary importance of social rights, but also puts civil rights and environmental issues in the forefront. The government considers itself a transitory phase towards anarchy. (Ariddia)

Democratic-Socialist Party - The ruling political party in the Californian Sovereign Democratic-Socialist Federation since November 19, 1999, since establishing a majority over the Republican and Federative Parties in the 1999 election the nation has been a steadfast supporter of Democratic-Socialism worldwide. (California and Alaska)

Destab Composite - Highly unstable hypermatter-based composite. Upon any external disturbance, the composite quickly dissipates into energy, generating massive amounts of radiation.(Technocratic Republics)

Device (Temporal) - Any artificial construction that allows for a user to observe, manipulate, detonate or otherwise control the flow of Time and/or the Primary Timeline or its subsidiary possible Timelines. This includes but is not limited to Shielding, Weaponry, Sensors, Power Plants, Displacement Drives, etc. (Indra Prime)

Dictator Sopot Vira Checheascue - The mad current dictator of the Reformed North. In all Socialist Nations he is widely appreciated as a great leader and loved. However, he is hated by most capitalist nations. There has been a rumour going on that his DNA was changed so that he will live much longer and that it would keep him strong forever, so he would never look old and always be young. (The Reformed North)
DLM - Abbreviation for Dominion of the Lab Mouse.(The Lab Mouse)

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Earth I and Earth II - Earth one, or the regular earth, is widely considered the area of earth encompassed be Chellis's RL nation claims thread. In Earth I, it is viewed each RL territory only has one occupant nation. Earth II was made because newer nations wanted territory so badly, but couldnt take it from the origional nations, that they basically had to ignore the old nations claims to get their own. (Chellis)

Eastern Border, the - Also referred to as the Inner-American Border, or IAB. The Eastern Border is a term used by the Californian government for the border shared by the Federated States of Menelmacari America and the Californian Sovereign Democratic-Socialist Federation that stretches from the West-East Montana border all the way to the Mississippi-Louisiana border. (California and Alaska)

ECTOS - Eco-Technological System, a complex project that aims to combine nanotechnology with botanic life forms for different purposes, such as an increased evolution rate, growth speed, etc.(Tarasovka)

Eduyab'Kerrudar - An elven race native to the Enduring Empire. Is mortal and fully adapted for live in the desert. Originally hailed from the east across the sea.(Tarakalar)

EET - Abbreviation for Enduring Empire of Tarakalar.(Tarakalar)

Effector - Advanced gravimetric projection system which can create gravity wells almost in excess of the effect of singular mass, developed in partnership with the Vortex Corporation.(CairnTarra)

Elentári - Official title of the head of state of Menelmacar, the term is Quenya for 'Queen of the Stars'. The first and so far only Elentári is Sirithil nos Fëanor. Were a male (such as her son, Maglor) to inherit the throne, his title would be Elenaran. (Menelmacar)

Empire, The - A vast conglomerate of systems spanning human imagination located in a distant dimension. The Empire has conquered everything it could reach for millenia and has now made half-hearted attempts to conquer the NationStates universe, hindered by low funding and lack of public support, as the public generally don't know about it. (Roseway)

ENEM - Acronym for Eternal Noldorin Empire of Menelmacar. (Menelmacar)

Eshu: - A race of fae resembling Arab, Indian, or African humans to a large degree, the eshu are recognizable as fae by the slight points to their ears. In the Empire, eshu serve as messengers, performers, and storytellers. Eshu are blessed with a sort of luck which always leads them to any adventure that is to be had and an ability to tell stories of exceeding skill. Eshu are cursed with eternal wanderlust and with an inability to refuse a challenge. (The Resurgent Dream)

Europolis – a Knootian military base located on an island in the north of the Sisgardia region. (Knootoss)

Exodite: - Third Sub-Race, the 'Barbarians' of the Keigh. Live harsh lives by choice, ride 'Dragons' In this case large dinosaur type creatures, the Battle breed is capable of tearing Tanks apart. (Tor Yvresse)

Exotic Matter - Matter that weighs less than nothing; i.e. has negative energy. Discovered by Qutar Scientist Peter Stone. (Qutar)

Exshell - The second most common kind of Augmented equipment. More extensive than the exskel, with heavy armor plate almost completely covering its wearer and much heavier weapon mounts. Exshells may be hardened against vacuum and outfitted with thrusters for EVA. (Khrrck)

Exskel - The simplest kind of Augmented equipment. A metallic framework, bolted around the wearer and powered with heavy hydraulics. Weapons are attached on modular mountings. Depending on the user's whim, it may have light armor plate covering sensitive areas, and one or more fine-manipulation waldo arms. (Khrrck)

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Fallen: - Dark Eldar, a second Sub-Group. Take pleasure in pain either theirs or anothers Master raiders and generally considered nightmares by most sensible people, and even a few sadists. (Tor Yvresse)

Farseer: - Exarchs of the path of the Seer. Uncontested rulers of the Kionash branch of the Keigh. (Tor Yvresse)

FBC, The - The Federal Business Combine, massive corporative conglomerate that groups the largest and most powerful comercial and industrial companies of the Federation of Technocratic Republics.(Technocratic Republics)

FBC Mars Division, The - Filial of the FBC, head of all the business operations related to the FBC corporations on martian ground. It is stablished on the colony of Chasma Dominia.(Technocratic Republics)

FBC Minning Group, The - Filial of the FBC, head of minning operations being carried out on the region of the Solar Asteroid Belt. Currently stablished on the Muthmag asteroid facility.(Technocratic Republics)

FBC Trade Group, The - Filial of the FBC, head of the international and interplanetary trade operations carried out by the members of the organization. Currently stablished on the space station Thaenothil.(Technocratic Republics)

FCDF - Falasturian Civil Defense Force, the (a large contigent of civilians trained to be armed in the event of a large-ditch attempt to repel an invasion of Falasturian territory). (Falastur)

FDR - Foreign Diplomatic Relations, Ministry of (Government Ministry). (Falastur)

Federal Cosmotek Center - Main aerospace agency in the Federation of Technocratic Republics. Most of the design, investigation and construction of aerospace equipment is done on it's facilities, located on low orbit above Sisgardia, connected to the ground through a space elevator.(Technocratic Republics)

Federative Party - A Right-wing political party in the Californian Sovereign Parliament intending to create a federal government system in California much like that of the United States of America before November 19, 1999. the Californian Federative Party holds 168 seats in the Californian Sovereign Parliament. (California and Alaska)

FID - Falasturian Intelligence Department. (Falastur)

Fido - A freelancing AI with a penchant for hacking. Currently in the employ of Khrrck's security department. (Khrrck)

Fiefdom - Territorial unit of the Grand Duchy of Tarasovka, granted interior self-government.(Tarasovka)

Fiefdom, Outer - Grand Ducal territory outside of the Metropoly borders. Granted interior self-government.(Tarasovka)

Fionhossë - These are the paratroopers of Taurenor, another one of it's special forces. They train for front line combat since they are often dropped into the front, or slightly behind enemy lines. These are likely the only paratroopers that would gladly drop into a forest.(Taurenor)

Fissure/Rift (Temporal) - A tear in the fabric of the Space/Time Continuum that has a Temporal Displacement and may include Spatial Displacement. (Indra Prime)

FLasino: - Monte Carlo Beach's inFLatable casino. It's usually erected at the beach. The currency used in the FLasino is the Kiss. (Atheist Musicians)

FLub: - Monte Carlo Beach's inFLatable castle-shaped pub. Where the nations of Monte Carlo Beach meet to chat and play. (Atheist Musicians)

FLuv Boat: - Monte Carlo Beach's inFLatable luv boat. Cruises the shores with celebrities and MCB presidents/prime ministers on board. (Atheist Musicians)

FPS: - Federation of Populated Systems, which places emphasis more on science and exploration than conquest. Strongly against conquering. (Populated Systems)

Free Psy Conglomerate - FTR political party, spawned shortly after the so called Psy Emancipation, the group of the mentaly gifted became organized into a growing and influent party. Although seen as unpleasant figures by some circles, they have undoubtely reached a spot of power inside some of the federal institutions. As they tend to have no clear political ideology, more than protecting their own kin, who would be all the by-products of the long ago failed PsyTek Project, they do not interefere too much on the political arena of other groups.(Technocratic Republics)

FTR - Abbreviation for Federation of Technocratic Republics.(Technocratic Republics)

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GADTG - Ground Attack and Defense Theater Group, essentially the Santa Barbaran army. (Santa Barbara)

Galdern - Farseer with chief duties towards Xeno Studies, and Mon-Keigh affairs. Maintains a nmilitary outpost on Earth, and conducts studies into all things Xenos. His main areas of concern are Xeno-Magical and Xeno-Religious studies, finding in them the greatest challange, and understanding of the Mon-Keigh. Member of the Council. (Tor Yvresse)

Galvorn - An alloy invented in the First Age by the Sindarin smith Eöl; though Eöl shunned the Noldor, his knowledge passed to them via the Dwarves. Galvorn is a hard, shimmering black metal which, when formed into sheets, becomes pliable like ballistic cloth. Excellent for armor, and is used by the MIDF for battlesuits and armor plate, and is the reason why Menelmacari ships are primarily black in color. (Menelmacar)

Gate - A freakish hole in space-time that quite simply creates a straight line from one place to a completely different place. It looks like a window in space, leading to the destination. Gate technology is highly advanced and has only, to current knowledge, been developed by the Empire, which still does not have more than a forty percent success rate. (Roseway)

Gauth: - Known as well as the Lesser Beholder, the Gauth is a 4-foot wide orb dominated by a central eye. Six smaller eyes on stalks sprout from the top of it's body. It is a rapacious and tyrannical creature, that seeks to exact tribute from anything weaker than itself, and often attacks other creatures simply to acquire their wealth. See also Beholder. (Technocratic Republics)

Genesis Plant -A reletively small machine that utilizes artificial photosynthesis and a supply of chemicals to produce any plant or part of a plant who's DNA is pre-programmed.(North-West Antarctica)

GDT - Abbreviation for Grand Duchy of Tarasovka.(Tarasovka)

Ghul - A rare monster capable of assuming the form of a victim's loved one. The ghul continues the charade for some time before revealing its true form, a bestial monstrosity. A ghul may only be slain if it is killed in a single blow. If a non-fatal blow is dealt, the ghul heals swiftly and no further attacks from the same enemy can harm it that fight. Ghul's live off humanoid flesh and reproduce by lying with dead human women. A child ghul will emerge from the corpse in three days time and reach maturity after three more days. An individual ghul may only reproduce once every one hundred years. (The Resurgent Dream)

Global Hell Group – multinational energy and Petrochemicals Company based in Knootoss. Commonly referred to as “Hell Oil”. (Knootoss)

GMI - Gravitic Mass Impeller. These "cannons" fire their rounds at c-frac speeds by using the same technollogy that allows Taurenor's vessels to stay afloat in the sky, eventhough weighing thousands of tons. The GMI comes in many sizes and varieties.(Taurenor)

Grand Cannon - Hideously massive ground-based turret, usually a plasma cannon, devised by the Menelmacari for static defense. Too large to feasibly mount on a gravship, Grand Cannons are designed to be capable of blowing an orbiting capital ship in half with one or two shots. Intended as an anti-ortillery defense, more often a deterrent in practice. Clever commanders have on occasion found other uses for them, such as dialing down the power to shoot down satellites, or lowering the elevation below the horizontal to target surface vessels. Deployed in all Menelmacari holdings, provinces, protectorates, and colonies, and occasionally sold to highly-trusted ally nations, most notably Lavenrunz and Sunset. Usually equipped with a dedicated powerplant. Occasionally retractable, terrain permitting. (Menelmacar)

Gravbolter - Alternative Menelmacari weapon, essentially a mass driver that uses gravitic force to propel varying types of projectiles to a target. The weapon is nearly silent, and has no muzzle flash, making it ideal for applications requiring stealth. Most often used for sniper or hunting weapons, and indirect-fire artillery. Also used anywhere plasma will not do the job. (Menelmacar)

Gravitic Battle Fleet - A unit of the Menelmacari Imperial Defense Force. Consists of thirty gravships of varying sizes, as well as integral logistical capabilities, aerospace wings, and ground forces. Capable of waging a short to moderate-length campaign independently. Often grouped together into Task Forces for larger campaigns. Thirty such fleets currently exist. (Menelmacar)

Gravship - Any aerospace vessel equipped with gravitic propulsion. Pioneered by Menelmacar, the technology has since spread to other realms, though the Menelmacari incarnations remain the best-known example. Gravships of Menelmacari origin have considerable advantages, including maneuverability and speed belying their size, efficiency, and a lack of need for fuel. The gravitic cores do, however, take considerable amounts of energy to run, and are very expensive to build for large ships. (Menelmacar)

Grey Hawks - TNSD Grey Hawks Rapid Reaction Group, a special unit under TNSD’s command charged with various operations, including infiltration, extraction, assassination, etc. Mostly operate inside of the Grand Duchy. Also used in anti-terror operations.(Tarasovka)

GX - Any vessel large enough to qualify as a ship, while operating primarily on gravitic drives. (Kajal)

Gryphon - A rare magical beast, half-lion and half-raptor. It is a great hoarder of treasure. The creatures are highly intelligent and often seek wizards or philosophers for long, abstract conversations. Once a gryphon has made a friend, its loyalty is boundless. Gryphons mate for life and reproduce every ten years, having a single egg. (The Resurgent Dream)

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Hague, The – A city in the DDR, Knootian centre of government housing parliament and the ministries. Was shelled during the shadow war. Local names are: Den Haag and ’’s-Gravenhage”. (Knootoss)

HAR-5 - Standard assault rifle of the Hattian military. (Hattia)

Harbringers - FTR political group. The only well-organized and politically viable eco-terrorist group. Although their power is little, their weapons are many, so they are closely followed by the security groups of the nation. However, due to their expert method to undercover actions, they are hard to track and blame, making their most important political figures practically untochables. The Harbringers are against the overwhelming power of the industrial and economic groups of the Federations, as well as blaming them for the destruction of the entire national ecosystem. This group’s main ideals are to wipe out the Federation from existance, as they feel that they have failed on their mission to protect the Gaia.(Technocratic Republics)

Harlequins: - Strange Masters of the Web, a fourth Sub-Group feared and respected by the other three Sub-Groups, limited numbers seemingly an independent force. Often form the role of Historians for the Keigh. (Tor Yvresse)

Haru, Maire - Leader of the mighty nation of Haru in the Reich. Mother of two children together with Matthew Iesus. (Vegana)

Hell Oil – See: Global Hell Group. (Knootoss)

HEM - See Hyperradiation Emmitter Missile.(Technocratic Republics)

HFIA - Hattian Foreign Intelligence agency, The spy organization of Hattia, it has also been known to employ assassins. (Hattia)

Higgs Field - The field which normal matter interacts with to have mass. (Qutar)

Higgs Field Inhibitor - A device which inhibits the Higgs Field making an object mass less than normal. It has many industrial uses, and also in experimental engines, by making an object go close to the speed of light without time dilatation. (Qutar)

HIIA - Hattian Internal Intelligence Agency, The counter-intelligence organization. It also functions as a law enforcement and investigation organization. (Hattia)

Hlarlyë, Hlarlyë - The Taurenor news starts of with these words. It draws it's roots from ancient times when there was no printing press and speakers read the news to people.(Taurenor)

HNG - Hattian Naval Guards, the Hattian navy. (Hattia)

Hofburg – City. Capital of the Teutonic Empire of Lavenrunz. (Knootoss)

Hofburg, Treaty of – Important treaty signed in Lavenrunz in 1648. One of its provisions was the recognition of the United Provinces of Knootoss as an independent state. (Knootoss)

HSG - Hattian Sky Guards, the Hattian airforce. (Hattia)

Hypermatter - Extremely unstable, highly radioactive and incredibly heavy bi-product of neutronium generation. When properly treated, it can be used to generate large amounts of energy for short time spans. Is composed of semiatoms.(Technocratic Republics)

Hyperradiation Emmitter Missiles - The HEMs are designed specifically to cause severe damage to organic-based technology, since they are practically harmless against artificial targets. Each HEM come equiped with isolated Destab Composite, that is blasted to relase huge amounts of heavy radiation, or hyperradiation, over the target. Each HEM is also equiped with graviton locking targeting devices.(Technocratic Republics)

Hyperspace Core - A device that creates a strong quantum wave flucuation which enables a starship to Quantum Tunnel to another location within 4500-5000 light years. Uses two MARs. (Qutar)

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IAB - Inner-American Border, also referred to as the Eastern Border by California. See Eastern Border, the. (California and Alaska)

IAe - Imperial Aerospace. Roycelandia's primary manufacturer of aircraft, both military and civillian. (Roycelandia)

ICU - See Independent Corporate Union(Technocratic Republics)

IDB - Imperial Defence Bureau. Roycelandia's Military Command, covering the Imperial Guard, Colonial Guard, Airforce, and Navy. (Roycelandia)

IEA - Infoweb exploration association. An initiative begun to increase the CLP's territories and affiliates in the information webs of the world (s). The IEA employs Infonauts and utilizes MERLIN's to traverse the boundaries of the various information sturctures. (The Last Patriots)

Iesus, Matthew - Oldest surviving member of the Iesus Clan. Führer of The Reich. (Vegana)

IFS - Imperial Falasturian Ship (designation for all Government vessels, like the British HMS).(Falastur)

IFS (2) - Imperial Falasturian Senate. The highest Government body in Falastur and its Empire.(Falastur)

IFTA - International Fair Trade Association. A closed trade-bloc that was created from a CACE (qv) initiative and consists of all CACE member nations and a large number of other nations who have made a comitment to protecting workers rights etc. (Celdonia)

IIA - Internal Intelligence Agency of Santa Barbara. This organization has survived the fall of the neo-socialist government, the dissolution of the PCC and the rise of the Federal Government and CoFedCo as the nation's premier intelligence service. (Santa Barbara)

IIS - Imperial Intelligence Service. Handles all the "Deniable Operations", Espionage, and "Action Files" for the Roycelandian Govenment. (Roycelandia)

IKS - Imperial Kajali Ship. This prefix has fallen out of use with the introduction of a more specific classification scheme. (Kajal)

IKSF - Imperial Kajal Space Forces. (Kajal)

IKSS - Imperial Kajal Secret Service. Sometimes referred to as LUNA. (Kajal)

Illuminati - Clandestine alliance of a number of high-ranking individuals in various nations, dedicated to the spread of technology and the deposement of the Vatican.(HP-Sauce)

Iyaana - Telgorthrind’s Heir and current High Farseer. A Proud and somewhat arrogant woman, she questions much of the old alliances of the Kionash. Neogitator of the Keigh Pact, she has united the peoples of Exodite and Kionash for the first time. (Tor Yvresse)

Imperial Jitanese Fleet: - The space faring armed forces of the Jitanese Empire, considered overfunded by most countries. Among soldiers the Fleet is the most asked for assignment in the armed forces, but strict testing and screening ensures only the finest officers and enlisted men. (Jitano)

Imperial World - A core world in the Imperium of Kajal. Settlements on these planets are often older then 400 years. (Kajal)

Incursion (Temporal) - Any act of manipulation of the Timeline, which would include but not be limited to, BackSteps, Erasures (Temporal), Creation of Paradoxical situations, etc. (Indra Prime)

Independence Day - A National Holiday throughout the Californian Sovereign Democratic-Socialist Federation and its territories. Celebrated annually since November 19, 1999 (the date of California's independence from the United States of America), currently it has been 468 years since California's independence from the United States of America. (California and Alaska)

Independent Corporate Union - FTR political party, and one of the most influential groups in said nation. They seek to stablish deep bonds between state and private corporative powers and promote neoliberal capitalist models of economy.(Technocratic Republics)

Infonaut - A member of the IEA's primary task force. Infonauts all have 600 character code blocks and are all equipped with the MERLIN device which allows them to move relatively freely through the various information structures. All Infonauts are previous members of the various Bio-reclamation projects instituted by the CLP. (The Last Patriots)

Inner Member - Nation member of the WTE that resides in the region of Sisgardia.(Technocratic Republics)

Inteligentsia, The - FTR political group, the Inteligentsia is an organization of old-fashioned, monarquic, pro-culture conservatives, the Inteligentsia remains as one of the oldest parties, albeit of very little power, mostly due to their anachronic ideologies. They belive that the power should fall and remain above a single royal figure, and through him, extensal cultural reforms should put the nation at his feets, all the time encicled by the nobility of the enlightened ones, also known as the Inteligentsia. From there the name. (Technocratic Republics)

Inverse-Pulse Warhead - Term for a Menelmacari missile warhead. Detonation occurs when the missile's own gravitic drive expends all remaining power in a massive gravitational repulsion wave, which tears the missile apart - along with everything within a considerable radius. The overall effect is similar to a white hole that exists for only a fraction of a second; the missiles are recognizeable by a flash of white light at detonation, along with a sharp bang when detonated in a sound-carrying medium. (Menelmacar)

IPF - Imperial Power of Falastur, the (official name for Falastur). (Falastur)

IR - Imperial Regent (office of the politician voted into power as the Head of the Senate and therefore joint Chief-of-State with the Emperor). (Falastur)

Iron Fist - The Reformed North Army. From the term "we shall rule our opponnents with an iron fist!", which was made by the famous ruthless general Verstov of the Reformed North Army.

Iron Republic, The - A republic of anarchists, dictatorships, monarchies and comnunist nations that disagreed with the UN and made their own group.

ISN - Incorporated Sarzonian Navy. The official name given to the navy of Sarzonia. (Sarzonia)

Isokinetic Cannon: - The isokinetic cannon is a powerful weapons system developed. Designed to penetrate heavy shielding and inflict serious damage with a single shot, the isokinetic cannon was Developed around the year 2750 and continues to serve within the star fleet. (The Federal Union)

Isonis, The first Emperor of Jitano: - Treated as a major deity by the inhabitants of Jitano, he is the source of all Jitanese culture and beliefs, and arguably the most able and beloved ruler in Imperial history. (Jitano)

ISS - Incorporated Sarzonian Ship. The standard registry for Sarzonian ships. (Sarzonia)

Isss' Raak - Current ruler/watcher of the creche/multitudes. This roughly translated into the "Ruler of all Sskiss".(Sskiss)

ITA - Imperial Territorial Army, the (Falasturian Army of non-military citizens, who may be called up as a secondary stand-by force - like a Reserve for the Army Reserves). (Falastur)

ITDO - Integrated Theater Defense Organization, the current incarnation of Santa Barbara's national military forces. The ITDO consists of at least 4 million field personnel, who are among the most well-equipped, supplied and trained troops in the known universe. (Santa Barbara)

Ithraxian Tactical Anti-Terrorist Special Operations – Or ITATSO. The Binthorian elite army operations, generally used to oppose all terrorist organizations and drug operations in all parts of the world. (Bintor)

Iuthia - A large nation based in the Urbanites region of the world. Run by the mostly benevolent dictator Lord General James deGritz, Iuthia's society is mostly based on a military comand structure with disipline being a virtue and compulsory military service. Considering the complusory service, Iuthia's military isn't actually designed to use most of these extra recruits and generally only uses careers military men and women in it's affairs, suggesting that Iuthia's military service is more of a social engineering project. (Iuthia)

I Voronë - Quenya term meaning "The Faith", i Voronë is the primary Elven 'religion' in Menelmacar and several other Elven realms, and centers around the pantheon known as the Valar. Perhaps oddly, little actual worship is involved, though some temples exist in large cities. Instead, the tenets of i Voronë focus on ethical, moral conduct and benificent community with oneself, nature, and the world. Perhaps also oddly is that little actual faith is involved, simply confident knowledge of a fact - long ago, the Elves actually lived among the Valar, and a few still survive old enough to remember this period. Also called 'Valarism', mostly by humans. (Menelmacar)

IX - Imperial Starship. (Kajal)

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Jaar, The Benevolent - Ancient title/person, who leads the nation of Vegana in The Reich. Leader of propaganda and the Mighty StreiteKräfte, the Reich’s huge collected Space fleet. (Vegana)

Jagg - Elite SpecOps that are suited for assassinations and guarding. (Barbarosea)

Jahl Cameria, King: - Self Declared King of the Kingdom of Flairdom (also known as a Tyrant). (Flairdom)

Jaiden (1) - An elite military group. They are equiped with the most advanced technology available within the Enduring Empire of Tarakalar. The best of these are also taken as honor guards to protect either the Imperial family or the various places of historical importance. (Tarakalar)

Jaiden (2) - The original name for the military forces of the Enduring Empire of Tarakalar up until roughly two thousand years ago. (Tarakalar)

Jitano: - A large spacefaring nation whose belief systems are based on a feudal code of honour, most of the population is militant to the point of distraction. (Jitano)

Judgers of Tek - FTR political group. The darkest and less known ideologic party of the Federation, the Judgers act as the complete opposite of the Harbringers. They seek and destroy every “ecological vermin” that oppose the free development of science and industry. Although not attached to any political identity, many belive that the Technocrasists are strong supporters of this group. Their representation on the political arena is scarce, although everybody knows that any action against them must be considered two times, as for they may find targets on any ideologic group. (Technocratic Republics)

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Kabnos-class Assault Vessel - Small sized, fast paced hover “hit & run” vehicle, equipped with light weaponry and little armor. Perfect for small task forces, and highly effective against large targets when in big numbers, but technically useless in small quantities. Length of 3 meters, height of 1.5 and width of 1.8. It weights 1 ton and may move at speeds of 400 kph. It comes equipped with 2 light VePhasers, 1 Antimatter Discharger, a HVAE with turnaround system, an ultra-light Neutronia Armor, a CarboEnergy Shield MKI. A LARS communications system and an Engine Cannibalizer. It requires a crew of 1 man. (Technocratic Republics)

Kajal - A technologically advanced civilization based in the Pleiades cluster. (Kajal)

Kajal Mars - A sovereign nation originally established as a Kajali colony on Mars. (Kajal)

Kajurmani - The Imperial City. Capital of Kajal. (Kajal)

Kawainui - A tiny democratic republic in the Pacific region dedicated to peace, social justice and expanding its innovative eco-tourism industry. (Kawainui)

KDF – Knootian Defence Force. (Knootoss)

Keigh: - The Eldar race as a whole. Can be split into various sub groups as listed later. A Race that once enjoyed a a state of power that rendered them untouchable. fell due to their own arrogance and boredom. (Tor Yvresse)

Kerla, Socialist Union of - Socialist nation of over three billion people located in Aperin and a member of the Coalition of Anti-Capitalist Economies (CACE), the AntiCapitalist Alliance (ACA) and a signatory of the International Fair Trade Agreement (IFTA) . Kerla has 32 states that govern locally and also has a powerful federal government. It is led by the Supreme Executive Council (SEC) in which the president of the (SEC) is the head of state. The SEC chooses the Executive Cabinet members, which are called directors. The premier, appointed by the SEC is the chief of the government. Kerla has a unicameral legislative body called the National Assembly in which representatives are elected by states. The highest court of Kerla is the High Court of the Union in which the judges are appointed by the SEC and approved by the National Assembly. (Kerla)

KIST - Knootian International Stabilisation Treaty. A treaty that increases trade and economic ties between the signatory nations. The goal of the KIST is to establish a framework in which nations can trade according to their own preferences to the mutual benefit of all. Signatories to the treaty can choose to participate in trade at several levels: planned trade, fair trade and free trade. (Knootoss)

Kitchenet - The capitol of Balkana, the city has a population of about 1.5 million people and was the place of the final battle of the country's revolutionary war. (Balkana)

Kionash: - One sub-group of the Eldar. Recognised for living on Craftworlds, ruled by a Farseer Council and organised into a Path system. The Puritans of the Keigh, however Puritan for the Keigh is considered Decadent by most other species. (Tor Yvresse)

KNN - Knootian News Network, international media conglomerate. Has a stake a majority of the Knootian media including newspapers. (Knootoss)

Knootcap – The capital of Knootoss. ´Knootcap´ is not a single city, but rather a network of historic cities grown together, encompassing the western half of the country. (Knootoss)

Knootian East Indies – Former name of Tanah Burung when it was still a Knootian Colony. (Knootoss)

Knootian Revolt – The Knootian independence struggle from Lavenrunz (1581-1648) led by the Prince of Knootcap. The revolt ended with the signing of the Treaty of Hofburg. (Knootoss)

K’san - An enclave within Tarakalarian soil for generally several thousands of people. Mainly offered as a piece of ‘nation’ for foreign governments who do important business or have close relations with the Enduring Empire of Tarakalar.(Tarakalar)

L:

Laedan – Sol System. (Kajal)

Laedan GovSystems - The corporate arms of the government of Kajal Mars. (Kajal)

Lagrange Points - Five mathematical points between two orbiting masses where a third, smaller body can orbit at a fixed distance from the larger masses. In the Terra-Luna system, the most stable Lagrange points are Lagrange 4 and Lagrange 5. (Lagrange 4)

Laicairin - The capital of Taurenor. The city was once a small town in the forest of Taurenor. It gets it's green name because all the buildings are painted in green, resembling the leaves of the forest canopy.(Taurenor)

LAMMAS - Large Area Micro Management Awareness System. AI system that controls all the basic amenities, infrastructure and data transfer in Cairn Tarra.(CairnTarra)

Laser Interlocked Space Mine - These satelites (spherical, 20 meters in diameter) are equiped with a highly accurate photon beam projector that allows large groups of them to be easily coordinated from far away control stations. The computer systems that controls them has been designed to order the mines to adopt optimal firing range formations once targets have been detected. Every LISM is armed with a large array of fast barrage Lockdown Micromissiles, plus a small thermonuclear explosives (10 megatons), that is only activated when the target has not been stopped by the LMMs.(Technocratic Republics)

Last Patriot, The - The single title of The Last Patriot is signed on all governemnt documents. The official filling out the document is afforded a block of coded symbols to denote when, to whom, and from whom the message was sent but there are no names passed on official documents. (The Last Patriots)

Latin Union, The: - South American nation founded on the principle of unifying all peoples of Latin descent. The government of the Latin Union is a bicameral democracy headed by a President elected to a five-year term, supported by a Vice President of his/her selection. Currently the President is Pedro Marquez, the founder of the Union and creator of its governmental system, and the Vice President is Felipe Caraguez. The Union is progressive in its idealism and is actively seeking involvement in both the UN and its local region, hoping to promote peace and unity among its neighbors. (The Latin Union)

Lava Hags: - A race of very rare monstrous creatures native to the Mt. Selporia, the only active volcano in the Resurgent Dream. Lave hags can spit flaming material but their attacks, while certainly dangerous, are no more powerful than most those of more mundane warriors. Ultimately, it is more the fear associated with these creatures than their actual strength that makes people fear them. (The Resurgent Dream)

Light QLSM - The LQLS retain the same power characteristics of it's predecessor, the QLSM, with the exception that they now carry graviton-based targeting systems and long duration antimatter propulsion means, that increase the max range of the missiles from 1000 to 2300 miles.(Technocratic Republics)

LISM - See Laser Interlocked Space Mine.(Technocratic Republics)

Ljusalfheim Secundus - Home to the largest shipyards in Kajal, and the Subspace Launcher. (Kajal)

LLF: - Abbervation for Lloth Liberation Front. (Drizzts Army)

Lloth Liberation Front: - Terrorists group that was created in 1996 to rebel against the goverment of Drizzts Army, even though it’s roots can be tracked to WW2, during the Drizzts Army invovlment in the war. The main goals of the group is to bring down the goverment of Drizzts Army and reestablish the evil religion of Lloth, but the group is being known as a regional threat to the Zooige Isles, mainly Zooigedom and Redmire, due to the bombings of their embassys in Drownin, and the raids against Redmire and Drizzt Royal Guard special forces on Isla Sornia. (Drizzts Army)

LMM - See Lockdown MicroMissile.(Technocratic Republics)

Lockdown Micromissiles - Lockdown missiles are very small (ten cm in lenght), antimater-driven ion charges, controled directly by the LISM's grav-targeting system. Once it's hits the target, the LMM relases a powerful ion blast that generates severe inestability on the target's energy flow, affecting engines, weapons and computer systems.(Technocratic Republics)

Lóminhossë - The members of the Lóminhossë are one of Taurenor's special forces. These special forces mainly operate behind enemy lines and in urban enviroments, they are also Taurenor's anti-terror forces, which will be called upon in the case of a hostage taking.(Taurenor)

LQLSM - See Light QLSM.(Technocratic Republics)

Luminium - Derivated from raw neutronium, this material is, although less strong than it's original, much lighter and transparent as glass. Mainly used for soldier equipment, as well as space and underwater construction.(Technocratic Republics)

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Magnetic Impetus: - The M# (and it's sister and cousin aircraft, the K#, X#, and the G#), and possibly the new eXon space superiority interceptor, gains technical prowess from an EM technology referred to in the ICEL as 'magnetic impetus'. Somewhat similar to a gravitic system, in a superficial way, the MI drive works by lessening the relativistic mass of an object - however, it does its job in a vastly different way to a gravitic system.Rather than acting upon space/time, the MI drive 'grabs' and 'holds onto' magnetic field lines using a complex suite of magnetic field interactions; it then 'scrapes' electrons off of the magnetic field lines as it 'runs along' them, in turn using those very electrons to power itself.Several massive MI power generation systems also help provide electricity to the ICEL; rather than using a magnet-in-an-iron-coil (or the opposite), MI power cores reportedly (unconfirmed) 'syphon' off electrons and protons from high-density raw materials - the most commonly used material is ytterbium.Another useage of MI is in the 'MI Slingshot Access Ports', in Nenya and Turath - these are high-powered slingshot systems that propel the using craft down (in Nenya, down through a few miles of tunnel) through a specially constructed shaft into the subterranean city-structures. Finally, MI technology is also used to power the erroneously named 'mag-lev train system' that criss-crosses the ICEL - the trains run on 'pistes' that generate powerful magnetic fields, which the trains in turn run on. Ironically, the interaction between train-and-piste account for nearly 40% of the energy required - and cut down running costs partially; however, the pistes and trains require a great deal of maintenance, and maintenance gangs roam the piste network on a continual basis - some work gangs actually live alongside the tracks in communal roaming villages, a tradition that dates back to the early steam-powered railways in the ICEL. (Ma-tek)

Maker, The - Biomechanical synthesizer, which can produce almost any material known to man by using enzymes and electrolytic processes.(CairnTarra)

Manchurium - A newly discovered element, discovered in July 2004 by Qutar scientist Peter Stone; has superconducting properties at room temperatures in fact its critical temperature is 20,034.78 Kelvin (10,761.78 degrees celcius). Also very maliable so can be streched easily in wires. (Qutar)

Mandaan – National sport as well as an martial art form from the Enduring Empire of Tarakalar. Comes in a civilian style and a military style.(Tarakalar)

Ma-Nenya, Province of: - Also known as Dawn Greater-City of Ma-Nenya. Including the city of Nenya and inclusive of several thousand square miles of land surrounding that city, the Province of Ma-Nenya is a gorgeous Province of the ICEL. Famed for the Aelinenya (Lake Nenya), Nenya Forest, and its stunning view of the Tumnorean Mountains, this place of exceptional natural beauty is home to millions of various species of animals, as well as three Sentient species - Nenyans, Humans, and Quendi Elves - of which there are some three hundred seventy-five million living in the Province, the majority of which live in the Dawn City of Nenya. The Province of Ma-Nenya receives the most tourists per year of all three Earth-based ICEL Provinces - a startling one hundred million foreigners pass through the area every year, with the intention of soaking up the outstanding sights and sounds of one of the most beautiful places - rare, as it is left virtually untouched, despite the intense Sentient inhabitation. The Province includes the City of Nenya and the surrounding lands, to the edge of the Bay of Turath to the south, and to the foot of Mount Tumnore and the Tumnorean Mountains in the north, where the international border between ICEL and the Kingdom of Tumnore lies. To the east lies the Rhea-Shelbattanu river network, which runs south past Tek, capital of the Province of Ma-tek, to the city of Rhea-Shelbattanu; and to the west runs the River Rapid unto the Bay of Turath to the south and the Tumnorean Mountains in the north - which are largely uncrossable except by air. See also: Nenya, Dawn City of. (Ma-tek)

Mantuak – The third oldest noble family of the Enduring Empire of Tarakalar. Has a reputation of providing high ranking officers to the Jaiden military branch.(Tarakalar)

MAR - See Matter-Antimatter Reactor. (Qutar)

Marquez, Pedro: - Current President of the Latin Union, also founder of said nation and primary creator of its governmental system and constitution. Marquez is a progressive liberal with an eye on world unity and prosperity, but tempered by a strong ethnic ideal of Latin unity. Marquez is married to Victoria Lucinda Marquez, an officer in the Latin Army. (The Latin Union)

Marquez, Victoria Lucinda: - First Lady of the Latin Union, also a Captain of Artillery in the Latin Army. Her military obligations often keep her from the public eye. (The Latin Union)

Ma-tek, Province of: - Also known as Commonality State of Ma-tek. Famed for the outstanding efficiency of its majority Human population, Ma-tek, like the other Provinces of the ICEL, is primarily home to three Sentient species: Humans, Nenyans, and Quendi Elves (although there are numerous other species that have moved into the ICEL in the past few years, thanks to the ICEL's exceptionally compassionate refugee acceptance program and relaxed immigration laws). The Human population by far outnumbers that of the Nenyans and the Quendi combined; most of the Quendi are Noldorin immigrants from Menelmacar, but there is a small Sindarin population. The capital city of Ma-tek, Tek, is the most densely-populated city in the ICEL, but, conversely, is also the smallest in land space. Ma-tek was an independant state for nearly one hundred years following the fall of the old Empire of the Eternal Flame, which preceded the Empire of the Eternal Dawn. Known then as the Commonwealth of Ma-tek, it was a brutal dictatorship engaged in a constant cold war detente with its neighbour, Ax-turath. For one hundred years Ma-tek expanded its military wildly, well beyond its capacity to actually support its forces - and the population's capacity to trust its government any further. Nobody on either side much wanted a war, but the government of both states were at loggerheads constantly; eventually, this resulted in the One Day War, which in turn resulted in the civil war which began the current Dawn Era - which spawned first the Empire of the Eternal Dawn (EOTED), and then, with the creation of the Iluvauromeni Constitution, the Iluvauromeni Commonality of Everlasting Light (ICEL). The Ma-tek economy today is dominated by the services industry. (Ma-tek)

Matter-Antimatter Reactor - A reactor which mixes small amounts of "normal" matter and antimatter to create a 100% efficent reaction that releases energy with no loss according to Einstein's equation E=mc^2. The Antimatter has to be stored in a strong magnetic field created by superconducting magnets. (Qutar)

MDSA - The Manditory Defensive Service Agreement. (The Last Patriots)

Menelmacar, Eternal Noldorin Empire of - The largest and most powerful Elven nation. Primarily inhabited by Noldor, though communities exist of each of the other Elven kins. Ruled by Elentári Sirithil nos Fëanor, who founded Menelmacar almost 32,000 years ago, the nation has an odd sort of government that hybridizes feudalism and republicanism. It seems to work well enough for the Menelmacari, though. Menelmacar is located on an expansive archipelago in the Atlantic, though it has holdings scattered over Earth as well as offworld. A genuine 'hyperpower', Menelmacar is widely known for its prowess in science and technology, its powerful free-market economy, and its military of gravitic fleets, and its policies of 'benevolent imperialism' has generated more than a little controversy. (Menelmacar)

MERLIN - Memetic Enngramme Re-Locational Information Node. The MERLIN is a special device that carries the Memetic Enngramme of the infonaut, that small peice of data that some religious scholars have called "the soul". CLP scientists have found a way to encode these Enngrammes into a special codeset, and so long as that codeset is active the infonauts core conciousness still exists, and can readapt his avatar code to fit almost any codeset. If the MERLIN is ever destroyed however the infonaut is rendered a random collection of brainwave patterns attatched to an icon. (The Last Patriots)

Metus - Massive evil allience composed of GDODAD, Arda, and Greater Prussia. (Barbarosea)

MIDF - Menelmacari Imperial Defense Force. The military arm of Menelmacar. The MIDF has no service branches, but is instead divided into Fleets, largely self-sufficient groupings of combined-arms forces. (Menelmacar)

MIS - Menelmacari Imperial Ship. Military designation. (Menelmacar)

MISSION - Menelmacari Imperial Secret Service Intelligence Operations Network. Intel agency of Menelmacar. (Menelmacar)

Mithril - Very rare metal. Appears to have a silvery shine, only more so. Known for strength and hardness, though with very light weight. Excellent for use in armor and weapons, though often also used for jewelry, and formed into ingots as a store of wealth, in a similar manner to gold and silver. Mithril reserves form partial backing for the Menelmacari credit. (Menelmacar)

MMATS - Multiple Magnetic Autoloader Tube Systems are the trademark projectile-weapons loaders for ITDO space warfare, and the secret behind a high rate of fire for seemingly low-rate-of-fire weapons. (Santa Barbara)

MMV - Menelmacari Merchant Vessel. Civilian designation. (Menelmacar)

Mobica - A Chellian territory, that consists of Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. (Chellis)

Mobile HSP – Mobile Hypermatter Spheres Projector. Slow moving hover cannon, capable of firing highly explosive and radioactive hypermatter spheres at relatively fast speed. Highly effective against static targets or large groups of moving objectives. Poor performance against fast or flying targets. Length of 16 meters, height of 7 and width of 5.5. It weights 19.3 ton and may move at speeds of 60 kph. It comes equipped with an Hypermatter Spheres Barrage Gun, four HVAE with retrothrusters, heavy Neutronia Armor, DSR and LARS communications systems and a Radiation Fire Calibrator. It requires a crew of 4 men. (Technocratic Republics)

Mon-Keigh: - Aliens, specifically Humans, by default also worthless race, best use is extinction an insult. (Tor Yvresse)

MONO System -A standardized, simplified software/hardware system for controlling advanced starship controls with a set of levers and a joystick.(North-West Antarctica)

Monte Carlo Beach: - Fun-loving, multicultural, multilingual and peaceful region. Characteristic: Most of the things used on the beach are inflatable. (Atheist Musicians)

Mornahossë - Menelmacari special forces. One must have three centuries of military service and have fought in at least three combat engagements before one is even permitted to apply; receive high-level training that is kept strictly secret. Widely considered to be among the highest-quality special forces soldiers anywhere. (Menelmacar)

Movement for a Democratic Alternative, the - The main Opposition party in the PDSRA; a right-of-centre party that advocates a return to capitalism. (Ariddia)

Multiverse - The collection of the universes all ties in through the unified Space/Time Continuum. (Indra Prime)

MX - Merchant Starship. (Kajal)

N:

NAFTA - National Atmospheric and Frequency Defence Array. An experimental defence system used by Iuthia, which injects high frequency radio energy into the ionosphere. Public informaiton of such a system is limited at the request of the Iuthian Government. (Iuthia)

Nasicournia - Reknowned for its diversity of nations and historical love of tacos, Nasicournia is now one of NS' oldest and largest player-created regions. A very unique and close-knit community, Nasi participates in every aspect of NS gameplay--most notably their involvement in Defending activities and passion for fun and lengthy Role Play. As a result of the high standard of living and company in Nasicournia, the borders of the region are extremely secure, and protected by several security measures. With many allies and unlimited resources on the inside of the region, Nasicournia is a wonderful and friendly region open to vacationers with a passport and a smile. (Pope Hope)

NasiCorps - Nasicournia's own UN military. (Pope Hope)

Nasicournian Borderlands - The recruit region for the region of Nasicournia. All new recruits must first enter the Borderlands to learn about the culture and guidelines of becoming a Nasicournian. Solidified with many natives of its own, NasiBorder serves as both a recruit region and an official region and extention of Nasicournian Proper. (Pope Hope)

Nasicournian Intelligence Agency - An elite intelligence gathering group, highly efficient and secretive. (Pope Hope)

Nasicournian Security Council - Council of national representatives in charge of Nasicournian regional security, both RP and UN. (Pope Hope)

Navarre - Capital of the Freethinkers. (The Freethinkers)

Nénar Tangwenomë - This is the Taurenor shipyard in the Uranian atmosphere. It is a strictly goverment installation which only makes ships for the Taurenor defense force. The shipyard started out as a small construction that slowly grew larger and larger untill it was the right size to manufacture capital ships of the size the goverment wanted.(Taurenor)

Nenya, Dawn City of: - The beautiful capital city of the Commonality, Nenya has the largest tourist industry of all the locales in the Commonality. Recieving an average of one hundred million tourists a year (2 d.e./2004 c.e. projected figure), Nenya has a fluctuating actual population depending on season, but the underlying population is now steady at around 375 million sentients. The majority of the population live and work in the vast underground caverns that make up the majority of the true city, with much of the surface buildings oddly being given over to the strange combination of entertainment - such as the famously orgytastic Flesh Palaces - and government departments - such as the Public Maintenance Department. The 'city' actually lies over a mile beneath the surface, in excavations that were developed over several hundred years during a time of increasing population and increased environmental impact on the culturally important Nenya Forest. The eventual development of the city is relatively recent; two years ago, there was no official habitation of the city, and it was not even considered a part of the old political units that made up what is now the ICEL, usually referred to as The Forbidden Place. There was even a mythos regarding a mysterious resistance force based in Nenya, but those claims were never proven conclusively, despite the fall of the old regime and the rise of the new. The city was re-inhabited so rapidly due to overpopulation difficulties throughout the ICEL; the Home Exchange Program allowed people to exchange their current home for one of double volume in Nenya in return for government ownership of both homes - in trust. Vast numbers agreed to the HEP - a system now used throughout the ICEL (and essentially 'set in stone' in the Iluvauromeni Constitution) to ensure the correct housing is allocated to the correct people: by the people themselves. (Ma-tek)

Nenya, Forest of: - The forest of Nenya is several thousand square kilometres of green land that is unique to the ICEL in that many of the species found therein are not found anywhere else on Earth. There are the usual insect varieties for the tropics, however the plant varieties are more temperate in styling; this unusual setup is augmented by thick, porous soil that acts as a soaking agent for the heavy rainfall the area sees. This rainfall is largely diverted into Lake Nenya, more commonly known as the Aelinenya, via a complex system of underground streams and rivers; the city is built beneath this complex, and is reached via old diverted channels created originally by running water and added to by sentient hands. A complex plumbing system augments the natural properties of the land, increasing the water-richness of the soil without flooding; as a result, the trees grow higher here than any other place in the ICEL. Routinely soaring to a couple of hundred metres tall, the Nenyan oak - found only in the Forest of Nenya - is a tough but pliable hardwood, but appears to be utterly resistant to fire - when living - for unknown reasons. Thousands of years of warfare have not taken their toll on the forest - due to widespread use of fire against forest inhabitants in the past, one would expect to see similar devastation as is seen in Turath. According to mythology, the forest is protected by magic; when that magic fails, and along with it the forest, so too will fail the Nenyan species. As a result, the forest is guarded more carefully than any other area in the Commonality; the result is a battery of defence towers spread throughout the forest, fitted with the latest Iluvauromeni defence technologies. (Ma-tek)

Neo Democratic Party - FTR political party. A pro-democracy group, mainly concerned on political freedom and wide populance representation. Although they are not opposed by any group in particular, the NDP tends to raise polemic situations due to their sometimes absurd proposals about democratic models.(Technocratic Republics)

Nethergate - Large Orcish city on surface of Triton, built around the lower-case metal gate from Triton's core to its surface. (Roseway)

Neuro-Compliance Chip - Advanced computer technology that ensures absolute obedience from the wearer of the chip. Can only be removed by Maradkaxan technology or advanced computers. (Maradkaxa)

Neutronia - Degraded form of neutronium. It retains it's incredibly durable and hard properties, while weighting much less, thus becoming usefull for building and combat ends.(Technocratic Republics)

Neutronium - Generated from the collision between gold and lead particles, this is an extremely heavy material, usually found in the interior of neutron stars. Due to it's weight, it is mostly useless, unless degraded into Neutronia.(Technocratic Republics)

NGF - Next Generation Forces, genetically enhanced artificially bred soldiers, which have a higher all around combat level than a standard natural soldier.(Tarasovka)

NIO - The National Intelligence Organisation, the intelligence service of the Freethinkers. (The Freethinkers)

Nockers: - A race of fae recognized by the swirling patterns on their pale skin, nockers are known for their profanity and their knobby builds. In the Empire, nockers serve as smiths, engineers, and inventors. Nockers are blessed with the ability to forge pure dreamstuff into solid form and to cause any broken machine to work simply by intimidating it. Nockers are cursed so that anything one makes always has at least one flaw, forever keeping them from their dream of perfect workmanship. (The Resurgent Dream)

Node - The Pilonese Version of a Computer, a Node allows access to the nodelink which connects all Pilonese together mentally.(Pilon)

Nodelink - The Internet of Pilon, Through the nodelink Pilonese can exchange ideas, memories, thoughts, feelings, and even travel from one place to another as long as all points are connected by the nodelink. The nodelink also connects most animals and buildings to the nodelink as they are given nodes too.(Pilon)

Nos Fëanor, Lady Sirithil Nalosaurawen Finlaurë Aineldalië Minyavendë - Elentári of Menelmacar. Has held the office since the founding of Menelmacar almost thirty-two millennia ago. The widow of Fëanor, Sirithil is widely known as a highly skilled archsorceress. (Menelmacar)

Nos Melian, Aliria Nos Dior Nos Elúrin Nos DeHyru: - Heir to the throne of the Sacred Sindarin Empire of Aelosia. Famous for her diverse and wanderig trips through the known multiverse. Far descendant of the queen Aelosia Elúrin, she now is being instructed in the ways of the ruler by a multidisciplinary team of mentors from diverse origin. She is also knows as the bethrothed of the Prince Maglor, Heir to the Menelmacari Throne. (Aelosia)

Nos Thingol, Aelosia Elúrin Nos Dior: - Current Everqueen of the Sacred Sindarin Empire of Aelosia. Fabled character during the First Age, according to the scripts of the Sindarin people. Believed lost after the sack of Doriath, she reappeared during and after the War of Wrath to lead her people to the stars, her quest ending after centuries in an Eldar Craftworld, where she again dissapeared for almost one thousand years. Her heir has been designed the Princess Aliria, her far, yet direct, descendant. (Aelosia)

NOTG - The Naval Operations Theater Group of the ITDO, aka the navy. The NOTG continues to patrol and protect naval assets of the nation on the high seas, although with the rise of Santa Barbaran space trade the NOTG began it's decline of importance. The last actions seen by NOTG forces were the Resi War and several uneventful deployments during GDODAD membership many years before that. (Santa Barbara)

NPBW - Neutral Particle Beam Weapon. These weapons work by firering a neutral charged beam of particles at relatives speeds at it's target. All known modern armors are unable to adequetly shield against these weapons, unless the maker uses a large and restrictive ammount of it. The NPBW comes in many sizes and varieties.(Taurenor)

NRC Handelsblad- ('New Rotterdam Courier / Trade Journal') Small, intellectual Knootian newspaper. Liberal in its outlook. (Knootoss)

NWA - Abbreviation for North West Antartica.(North-West Antarctica)

NX - Naval Starship. (Kajal)

N/B/C: - Nuclear/Biological/Chemical. Often a preface for specialized armour and also for vague guesses at what sort of missiles a country owns. (If you are not too sure whether they have Biochem, Nuke or Chem missiles, but you know they have missiles which could be mounted with one of the aforemented warhead delivery types) (China and Japan)

O:

OMMA - Orbital Missile Mount Array. Defense platforms, located on geostatic orbit on the Sisgardian Near Space Control Zone, constructed and maintained by the Federation of Technocratic Republics.(Technocratic Republics)

OOTG - The Orbital Operations Theater Group was the ITDO's initial space military agency, and it was through this branch that the ITDO gained it's early space operations experience and took the first Santa Barbaran steps off of Earth. Although 1st and 2nd generation OOTG warships are still in service, the OOTG is rapidly on it's way to becoming the Interplanetary or even Interstellar Operations Theater Group. The advent of many xenotechnological advances throughout the years has lead to a recent rebirth of ship construction, and newer vessels are armed and propelled by highly advanced Order of the Seraphim developments, including the rumor of FTL travel in the near future. (Santa Barbara)

Optronic Computers - Computers used in Menelmacar, whose circuits operate via pulses of light rather than electricity. This allows them to run more efficiently and much cooler than traditional electronic computers, and the circuits can be built much smaller. Optronics are also used in several other nations; Menelmacar in particular has combined optronics with quantum computing. (Menelmacar)

Order of the Invisible Hand, the - a cult dedicated to free-market principles which holds the Market to be everything. Active in South America, it became extremely influential in Knootoss and spread from there into other capitalist nations such as Santa Barbara, Upper Virginia, etc. (Knootoss)

Outer Fiefdom, Grand Ducal – Territory outside of the Metropoly borders under authority of the Grand Duchy. Granted interior self-government.(Tarasovka)

Outer Heaven MK II - A vast (and still growing) Tyrannical Empire run by Warlord Liquidus Snake. Infamous throughout the galaxy for it's huge armada's and aggressive motives, Outer Heaven has set itself up quite well, and has recently engaged in some serious battles, such as The Shivan Invasion. Outer Heaven controls a large chunk of the Universe on the very edge of the Universe itself, and over fifty alien species are incorporated into Outer Heaven's master race: The Serpantians. Outer Heaven MKII)

Outer Member - Nation member of the WTE that do not reside in the region of Sisgardia.(Technocratic Republics)

P:

Pannathor-class Assault Vessel - A much heavier and more powerful form of the Kabnos-class, perfectly fitted for both escort and assault missions. Fast enough to avoid most smaller vehicles while keeping a good armor level. Highly versatile. Length of 10 meters, height of 3 and width of 4. It weights 7.5 ton and may move at speeds of 270 kph. It comes equipped with 4 heavy VePhasers, 2 Tachyon Dischargers, 4 HVAE with turnaround systems, a medium Neutronia Armor, a CarboEnergy Shield MKI, a WARS communication system and ECM system. It requires a crew of 3 men. (Technocratic Republics)

Paradox (Temporal) - The Temporal Anomaly that generally causes the most damage to the Space/Time Continuum, usually brought into play artificially through actions taken by lifeforms manipulating the Space/Time Continuum. (Indra Prime)

Path System: - Various ways of controlling what an Eldar will learn at any one time and what they will feel, followed until a Path is mastered and then left behind. Exceptions are those stuck on a Path usually called Exarch's, these will have moved beyond Masterly. A person finisihing a Path might be regarded as having a Docterate in the Subject, those stuck on it... have moved beyond that level. (Tor Yvresse)

Paxelean Corporate Alliance - The largest industrial group within the Enduring Empire of Tarakalar. Has involvement in nearly all possible forms of native industry.(Tarakalar)

PBC Inc. - Pink Bunny Cola Incorporated. A multinational Corporation founded by the Bunny King. Produces Pink Bunny-related goods and merchandise, most importantly Pink Bunny Cola™. (Knootoss)

PCC - The PrattCo Conglomerate was the ruling polity of Santa Barbara for many years following the demise of neo-socialism and the rise of CEO Bob Pratt. Along with his brother Toby, who commanded the military, and his sister Suzy Jo, who acted in early years as his foreign secretary, the Pratts had looked to build some kind of dynasty out of their corporate nationalist rule. Suzy Jo was assassinated by unknown agents, however; Toby was killed at the orders of his brother after attempting to use the military to betray and usurp the PCC, and Bob Pratt was shot by the then-Prime Minister of Montecito, Troy Pon. The PCC was officially dissolved by Heinrid Abadas, who reasserted the power of national government as well as it's (nominal) separation from corporate interests. (Santa Barbara)

PDA - People's Defensive Army of Hattia(Hattia)

PDSRA, the – The People's Democratic Social Republic of Ariddia: a group of nineteen islands in the Pacific Ocean, part of the Uhuhland continent. (Ariddia)

People, the (1): - The name given to the Iluvauromeni People of the ICEL. The People are responsible for Government, Defence, and Honourable Attention. (Ma-tek)

People, the (2): - The name chosen by the people of the Kingdom of Tumnore, an autonomous state within the borders of the ICEL to the north of the capital city, Nenya, to distinguish themselves from the Nenyans of the Commonality. 'The People' did not share in what they call 'The Bloodletting' - the Nenyan Two Thousand Year War of Conquest - but were powerless to prevent it. Some Nenyan Iluvauromeni, however, are also Citizens of Tumnore; their ancestors did not share in the Bloodletting. These Nenyans are always named in Quenya, rather than in the Nenyan/Iluvauromeni freeform naming style. (Ma-tek)

Phase Difference -The Phase Difference theory is the basis for phase gates. Spatial Alternation Dynamics is based on the theory that our universe phases in and out of existence, blinking on and off every 1/48th second. According to the hypothesis, our entire existence disappears every 1/48th second, to be momentarily replaced with another dimension, known as Phase Difference Space. Since Phase Difference Space is 1/240th the size of our own universe, it is possible to travel 240 times as fast within it, assuming that one can both enter and exit the new dimension at the appropriate times.(North-West Antarctica)

Phase Gate -A gate or projected tunnel through phase difference space allowing the user to travel at 240 times the speed of normal space.(North-West Antarctica)

Phasers: - Phased Energy Rectification, are the standard weapon used by the United Federation of Planets (Most notably TFU ).These phasers replaces EM weapons, such as lasers, and particle beam accelerators. (The Federal Union)

Photon Decay Drive/Processor - Tarran power generation system, which uses photonic resonance to extract huge amounts of power from sunlight.(CairnTarra)

Photon Torpedoes: - Photon torpedoes are the principal faster then light weapon system used by TFU. (The Federal Union)

Pink Bunny Cola™ – an extremely popular pink-coloured cola in NS produced by PBC Inc. Rumours about its high addictiveness have been denied by studies funded by the corporation but it is banned by several governments as an addictive substance. Controversial advertising campaigns in the past featured the sexy pink bunny mascot. Pink Bunny Cola™ is the official drink of the WBO. (Knootoss)

Plascannon, Plasgun, etc. - Slang for plasma weapon. (Menelmacar)

Plasma Cannon - Mainstay Menelmacari weapon. Uses gravitational force to accurately project bolts of helium plasma to a target, causing explosive, kinetic, and heat damage. Specialty ammo consisting of plasma of other elements is also available if needed. Produced in all sizes ranging from pistols, all the way up to massive static-defense turrets. Most Menelmacari plasguns emit a distinctive 'ominous hum' when active, and a reddish glow from deep within the barrel. The discharge creates a distinctive *thoom* sound. Plasma weapons are in use in many other nations as well, using various elements as a base for the plasma, and often using electromagnetic rather than gravitic fields to project and contain the bolts. (Menelmacar)

Plasmic Burst Cannon - Heavy hyperthermal cannon, that may be found on personal or vehicle size. It is technically a controlled way of exhaust bay for a material overheating container. Once the plasma reaches temperatures superior to the 15,000 Celsius, the cannon automatically releases it in a form of cone. Although it has a short reach and requires great portection for the soldier/vehicle to sustain the heat, it is incredibly effective against most targets, the immense heat eating away everything at touch. (Technocratic Republics)

Pooka: - A diverse race, pooka are recognized by their animalistic features, though different pooka bare the features of different animals. In the Empire, pooka serve as jesters, naturalists, and wordsmiths. Pooka are blessed with the ability to change into the form of their animal affinity when no one is watching and the ability to get others to confide in them. Pooka are cursed with an inability to tell the truth without extreme force of will. (The Resurgent Dream)

Pope Hope - A massive and age-old empire comprised of modest yet extremely happy people. Located in the middle north of Nasicournia, Pope Hope frequently ranks among the top nations in the world for beauty and weather. Hopians pride themselves on their passion for the arts, their love of the environment and all living creatures, their patriotism and military prowess, and the education of their children. Pope Hope is the founding nation of Nasicournia, and High Queen PHIV is the Director of the ADN. The Hopian Empire stretches across many waters, and you can find a Hopian Embassy almost anywhere in the world, just waiting for you to come visit. (Pope Hope)

Primary Timeline - The normal flow of time everyone is aware of. The Primary Timeline flows in one direction and maintains a constant pace, without artificial interference. (Indra Prime)

Primary Unit - An object or person from the Primary Timeline. (Indra Prime)

ProdClone - Biomechanical multi-purpose working unit, manufactured from highly modified human clones. Sentientness is taken out at birth, point during which they are programmed to their specific tasks.(Technocratic Republics)

Progress Tower - The most famous monument in the PDSRA, situated in the capital city, Rêvane. A tall, dark building topped by an eternal flame. Its numerous rooms remain empty save those on the lower levels, which serve to freely house and feed those in need. (Ariddia)

Province, Grand Ducal – *see Fiefdom(Tarasovka)

Province - An administrative district of Falastur or of any of the territories under Falastur. (Falastur)

Provincial Disctric - Territorial unit of the Grand Duchy of Tarasovka, under direct control by the Council of Duchy.(Tarasovka)

Q:

QEC - See Quantum Entanglement Communications. (Menelmacar)

QI-1 - Qutar Intelligence Agency, responsible for internal security. (Qutar)

QI-2 - Qutar Intelligence Agency, responsible for external security. (Qutar)

QI-3 - Qutar Intelligence Agency, responsible for covert, cladestine operations. Existance officially denied by the Qutar Government. (Qutar)

Q-Liquid Explosives - Mechanisms that take advantage of the energy relased by quatum foam to literaly tear appart matter and leave nothing but energy.(Technocratic Republics)

Quantum Computers - Computers that use chips produced with the qwantum wiring. They are also capable of handling Bit States other than on or off (1 or 0).(The Lab Mouse)

Quantum Entanglement Communications - A communications system used by Menelmacar and several other members of the Triumvirate of Yut. The system functions by utilizing the principle of entanglement of quantum particles to transmit data instantaneously over long distances. (Menelmacar)

Quantum Foam - Mass of minute black holes at quantum scale, that open at close and very fast speed. The amount of energy relased by this reactions is tremendous, and it is said to be the most reliable power source to exists. The bubbling pattern the black holes generate is the source of the name.(Technocratic Republics)

Quantum Induction Core: - The Quantum Induction Core is the latest leap in producing large quantities of power. The QIC works on the concept of Zero-Point Energy, or the potential energy that occupies the space of the universe itself. A Quantum Induction is self-sustaining, using the energy it taps into to perpetuate itself. The induction, however, requires an initial "jolt" of power to start off (mini fusion reactors or Fusion Generators are used to do so) (The Federal Union)

Quantum Torpedoes: - Quantum torpedoes are Starfleet's supplement For the standard photon torpedo. The quantum torpedo was designed to deliver a yield more then thrice that of a photon torpedo, to allow starships to engage stronger opponents. (The Federal Union)

Quantum Tunneling - The quantum-mechanical effect of transitioning through a classically-forbidden energy state. (Qutar)

Quantum Wiring - Specially treated alloy wires that allow transmission of certain particles faster than the speed of light.(The Lab Mouse)

Quenya - Ancient Elven language, also called the Noble Tongue and the High Speech. Official language of Menelmacar, along with Sindarin and English. Used widely by Elven peoples. (Menelmacar)

Quoan’dal est Ure, The - The sole existing, and accepted, monotheistic orientated religion within the Enduring Empire of Tarakalar. It has outgrown the cult status in rapid pace and is quickly forming up to be one of the larger religions within the Enduring Empire. Lead by Sosjom’dal.(Tarakalar)

Qutar Wormhole Network - A network of wormholes thoughout the Solar System, can provide almost instantaneous travel between two places. Used until recently exculsivly for probes, new advances allow safe human transportation and has been impletmented as a new form of transport in Qutar. (Qutar)

QWN - See Qutar Wormhole Network. (Qutar)

R:

Raa' Krii' Kkaw - Translates roughly into "The time of mating/reproduction" which occures during the early dry season.(Sskiss)

RAF- Republic Air Force of Brydog.(Brydog)

RA-Republic Army of Brydog.(Brydog)

RAINBO - Rescue, Assault, Infiltration, and Neutralization Battle Operations. The special Ops arm of the Balkanan military, this is a small unit mainly designed for Counter-Terror Operations. Although, in times of need, they can be armed to double as Special Ops troops in wartime situation.

Rai'Star - Title appointed to the Clan King of the Exodite peoples that form the Keigh of Tor Yvresse, second to Iyaana on the Council. Only Council member not to be a Farseer. (Title also roughly means Warmaster) (Tor Yvresse)

RCP-Republic Coastal Patrol of Brydog.(Brydog)

REA - Roycelandian East Africa. Roycelandian Colony, comprising Kenya, Uganda, and The Sudan, as well as the islands of Socotra and Reunion. (Roycelandia)

Redcaps: - Redcaps are recognized by their gray skin, worn, yellow, jagged teeth, and the aura of fear surrounding them. In the Empire, redcaps serve no socially acceptable function but normally live as outlaws, cannibals, and bandits, though a few serve as warriors for darker minded nobles. Nonetheless, local religion maintains that redcaps have their place in the scheme of things and that they are as vital to the gods' plans as any. Redcaps are blessed with the ability to eat anything, saving only cold iron and certain magic poisons, and with supernturally enhanced intimidation. Recaps are cursed with an eternal hunger and with a presence which makes almost everyone instinctively dislike them. (The Resurgent Dream)

Red Guard, The - The elite army of the Socialist Union of Kerla. It's main mission is to protect the president of the Supreme Executive Council. (Kerla)

Red Hammer - The elite commando group of the Hattian military, generally used for harassing enemy supply lines far away from any support or assassination. Often remarked to be more machine than man, thanks to their very advanced technology. (Hattia)

Red hand, The - Secret police of The Reformed North who will stop at nothing to achieve the killing or the protection of the person they are sent too. The members of this unit are all DNA engineered and trained in the most vicious boot camps you have ever seen.

Reich, The - An ancient alliance/region in NS. Consists of Imperialistic religious nationalists. Led by Matthew Iesus of the Iesus Clan. Defending the ideals and goals of God and National socialism. ONE GOD! ONE REICH! ONE PEOPLE! (Vegana)

Republic Guard - An army of unit that protects the President of Brydog.(Brydog)

Republic Martime Special Operations Regment - Naval special forces of the Repubblic of Brydog.(Brydog)

Resi Corporation, The - a semi-international corporation that focuses on high technology. Owned by an organization called "the Ministry". (The Resi Corporation)

Rêvane - Capital city of the People's Democratic Social Republic of Ariddia. (Ariddia)

RIG - TISD Rapid Intervention Group, an elite police anti-terror squad, charged with various operations, such as hostage rescue, capture, assassination.(Tarasovka)

Riiss' Sslash - Literally translates into "Ancient Creche". The home starsystem of the Sskiss. Riiss' Sslash also refers to the homeworlds of the Sskiss, a binary planet system orbiting from a common center of gravity.(Sskiss)

RMC- Republic Marine Corps of Brydog.(Brydog)

RMMDS - Rocky Mountain Military Defense System. This system of military bases and outposts stretch along the Rocky Mountains from Yukon Territory to Texas it was originally conceived to fend itself from a repeat attack from the United States of America (now part of the ENEM) the Rocky Mountain Military Defense System is headquartered at the Californian Air Defense (formerly NORAD)/Strategic Air Command Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, C.S.D.S.F. (California and Alaska)

RN - Republic Navy of Brydog.(Brydog)

Roseway - Crux-arm world formerly known as Piliminius, the planet around which orbits the Empire's Gate from its universe to the NationStates universe. Roseway has a highly derivative ecosystem, probably due to reseeding after the original planetoid of Roseway crashed into a southern ocean and eradicated all life. It has a surface gravity of roughly 1.01G and a population of roughly 1.5 billion, most of them concentrated in three large cities near the Crater Mountains. (Roseway)

S:

SAAB - Sabotage and assassination Bureau. Austian Intelligence Agency.(Aust)

Sailon Drive - The star drive of the vessels of Taurenor. It allows ships almost instantaneous movement over great distances. It is strongly advised not to make a jump into an unexplored area.(Taurenor)

Sarrow Von Fardow: - General of King Jahl and His Vast Army of Flairdom. (Flairdom)

Sasuke 600 - Perhaps the most famous/infamous Infonaut, Sasuke 600 is the first infonaut to breach the standard CLP infoweb and still carries the prototype MERLIN device. Rumors that his MERLIN was destroyed in trials have been supressed by the IEA. But still myths of "the Ghost in the infoweb" still abound. (The Last Patriots)

Satyrs: - Satyrs, male and female, have the legs of a goat and are covered with goat hair below the waist. Males almost always wear beards and females weear their hair long. In the Empire, satyrs serve as bards, troubadours, and courtesans. Satyrs are blessed with superhuman stamina and the ability to let loose the passions of others with their song. Satyrs are cursed with an inability to control their passions. (The Resurgent Dream)

Saucology - A system of technologies based on the applications of various common household sauces.(HP-Sauce)

SBITG - Santa Barbaran Interplanetary Trade Guard. Formed by the ITDO under the orders of the CoFedCo executive leadership to protect the space trade from piracy, smuggling, terrorists. It is a specialized branch, whose members are required to enforce national and international laws as well as familiarize themselves with legal procedures, and contains a growing number of space combat forces. The SBITG has only three basic classes of warships, though: cruisers, frigates, corvettes. (Santa Barbara)

SCAF - Sovereign Californian Air Force. (California and Alaska)

SCCG - Sovereign Californian Coast Guard. (California and Alaska)

SCG Tower - The Sovereign Californian Government Tower housing the Californian Sovereign Parliament located in Greater Los Angeles, the building is 2,440 feet in height and is the largest man-made structure built in Californian borders. (California and Alaska)

Schism War, The - The ousting of Tarra from its origional area, Cairn-na-lea in Norn Iron by Lorellian.(CairnTarra)

SCMF - Sovereign Californian Marine Forces. (California and Alaska)

SCN - Sovereign Californian Navy. (California and Alaska)

SCSDF - Sovereign Californian Space Defense Force. (California and Alaska)

SCV - Sovereign Californian Vessel, a designation given to all vessels of the Sovereign Californian Navy. (California and Alaska)

Sea Of Leaves, The - Body of water located between the landmasses of the Utharian Peninsula and Central Sisgardia, in Sisgardia. The extreme concentration of kelp and other marine life forms makes it practically impassable for standard water vessels.(CairnTarra)

Secondary (Tertiary, etc) Timeline - Deviations of the Primary Timeline that are resultant of different decisions made at decision points along the Primary Timeline. At any one instance, an infinite number of Timelines diverge from the Primary Timeline though remain Unrealized Realities until a Primary Unit crosses the multidimensional plane into a parallel timeline. (Indra Prime)

Semiatoms - Nano particles without any coherent structure more than a chaotic state of raw energy. They are the building blocks of hypermatter.(Technocratic Republics)

Sentinel Tower - Lightly-manned facility on the Menelmacari border. The towers are spaced twenty kilometers apart and are equipped with sensors, communications, and weapons systems. Towers along maritime borders are constructed on oil-rig-like platforms. Their purpose is to watch the borders and report all unauthorized crossings to the MIDF. (Menelmacar)

Serconea - An Eastern European themed nation, ruled by a parliamentary democracy. Has a chat show host as its President.(Serconea)

Serpantians - The race of Outer Heaven. Containing over fifty alien species, including humans, the Serpantian race is a diverse, confusing, non-racial, intruiging and multi-layered culture where everyone is equal. The Serpantian race is named after Outer Heaven's birth and capital Planet: Serpantis Prime. Outer Heaven MKII)

Serpantis Prime - The birthplace of Outer Heaven, Serpantis Prime is the Capital world of Outer Heaven. Home to the main government, Serpantis Prime is a near impenetrable fortress world filled with expensive high rise buildings, palaces, mansions, and Liquidus Snake's Fortress Continent. However, Serpantis was originally a prison world for Earth. Outer Heaven was a rogue nation, that had killed millions and caused grevious problems for governments (still the main trait of Outer Heaven Mark II). When Liquidus and his Lt.'s got captured during a op., they were sentenced to the world, never to be seen again. However, due to some unknown circumstance, the prisoners managed to escape from their cells, and took over Serpantis. Following this, Liquidus led the prisoners, and they began a new life. Using the technology available all over the planet, Serpantis slowly transformed into a fortress world. After this, they built their first battleshisp and cruisers, and launched an attack on the nearby planets. A war ensued, and eventually, Outer Heaven and Earth were at a stalemate. After long negotiations, Earth agreed to let Liquidus keep all the technology, ships, and worlds he had claimed, if they never bothered Earth again. Liquidus agreed, and soon Liquidus started up the Nation Outer Heaven Mark II. After a few more years, Serpantis Prime transformed into a stately world for Outer Heaven's richest, and the surrounding planets became either militarised or industrialised. (Outer Heaven MK II)

SFN, The - Sisgardian Fellowship of Nations. Regional organization that groups nations of Sisgardia into an agreement of mutual defense, free trade and cooperation.(Technocratic Republics)

SHADAR - Sentient Hyper-Accellerated Data Access and Retrieval system. (Kajal)

Shadow War – A war between the Dominion (GDODAD) and SATO (South Atlantic Treaty Organisation) fought in Knootoss after Dick Tator, a pro-dominion antidemocratic autocrat, called for Dominon assistance after a near election victory. Ended in a peace treaty facilitating Dominion withdrawal in exchange for an artificial island. (Knootoss)

Shakhovskoy, the Dynasty of - The ruling family of the Grand Duchy of Tarasovka.(Tarasovka)

Shalbatana - The seat of government in Kajal Mars. (Kajal)

Shielding (Temporal) - A field of energy, similar to normal defense shields, but tuned specifically to deflect or absorb Temporal Energy from natural or artificial sources. The level of strength of the shield determines what the shield is capable of defending against. Does not protect from conventional weapons. (Indra Prime)

SIA- Special Intellgence Agency; Brydog Intellgence Service.(Brydog)

Sidhe: - Sidhe are recognized by their beautiful, athletic forms, and the long tapered points of their ears. Sidhe serve as nobles in the Empire, with the full array of functions that entails. Sidhe are blessed with superhuman beauty, grace, empathy, and intimidation. Sidhe are cursed with a weakness to iron greater than that of other fae and a distance from the material world none ever truly overcomes, though many try and some create the illusion. (The Resurgent Dream)

SIE - TISD Special Intervention Eskadron, an elite police anti-terror squad, charged with various operations, such as hostage rescue, capture, assassination.(Tarasovka)

Sindarin, Elves: - Folk or sub-race of elves, descendant from a branch of the Teleri that refused to travel to Aman. Although spreaded and divided amongst many countries, the main branch of them are now inhabiting the so called Sacred Sindarin Empire of Aelosia. Smaller and somewhat darker than their Noldor relatives, they're known by their skills in the arts and in the ways of the land. (Aelosia)

Sirithilism - Religion centered around Lady Sirithil, Elentári of Menelmacar. Originated in Neandertalia after the Stone Age tribes resident there were transplanted by Menelmacari vessels to save them from nuclear bombardment by the nation Fynnwynndll, which sought their lands' uranium deposits. Surprisingly, Sirithilism later spread beyond Neandertalia to many more advanced nations that probably should have known better. Variants of Sirithilism today are prevalent in Iraqstan, Chellis, and Tnechat, though the faith claims billions of adherents in hundreds of other nations. Perhaps oddly, Sirithilism has almost no adherents in Menelmacar itself. (Menelmacar)

Sirithil nos Fëanor - See nos Fëanor, Lady Sirithil Nalosaurawen Finlaurë Aineldalië Minyavendë. (Menelmacar)

Siroc, King - the ruler of Sirocco. Not the brightest, bravest, keenest, or even admirable of leaders but he is famous for being the only person to stay awake at a UN meeting.

SisgaLevs - Regionwide maglev transport network, that runs through the width and lenght of Sisgardia.(Technocratic Republics)

SLLE - Self Loading Lee-Enfield. Semi-Auto version of the SMLE, on isssue to the Imperial Guard and Imperial Foreign Legion. (Roycelandia)

Sluagh: - Sluagh are pale, skinny creatures, recognized by their lack of teeth. Sluagh serve the Empire as spies, scholars, and assassins. Sluagh are blessed with superhuman senses and the ability to bend their body as though it were rubber. Sluagh are cursed with an inability to speak above a whisper. (The Resurgent Dream)

SMLE - Short Magazine Lee-Enfield. Bolt Action .303 calibre rifle, current issue to the Roycelandian Armed Forces. (Roycelandia)

Socialist Testament, The - The famous history tellings book which is about the Socialist uprising in North America. (The Reformed North)

SODAT - Special Orbital Deployed Assault Trooper, elite NGF troopers that are individually meteor dropped into assigned area from an orbital asset. Equipped with the special 'Tsar' Personal Combat Suit, that allows them to withstand the heat upon entry into atmosphere and that has enough weapons payload and energy to allow the trooper full combat autonomy for at least 12 hours.(Tarasovka)

SOTG - Special Operations Theater Group. Not much is known about the SOTG, whose members have become increasingly rare, and their abilities ever more wildly rumored throughout the years. The last known deployment of the SOTG in a combat zone was a small detachment diverted to Mallberta, and it is suspected to have ended in disaster. (Santa Barbara)

Spacer - Permanent human inhabitant of outer space, almost always in a microgravity environment. (Lagrange 4)

Spacer Anti-Colonial Movement - A popular movement consisting of inhabitants of space colonies in revolt. Although it lacks a central authority, coherence is maintained by a unified effort to reject Earth-based rule in outer space. Certain factions are listed as terrorist organisations by several Earth nations. (Lagrange 4)

Space/Time Continuum - The 11 dimensional location of the Multiverse that contains the universe Humanity resides in. Is the underlying layer of reality that everything is apart of. Time and Space are linked. If one is affected, so is the other. (Indra Prime)

Special Counter-Terrorism Unit Charile - Counter-Terrorism unit of the Republic of Brydog's Army.(Brydog)

Sphere City - Capital city of Roseway, located around the 0G center of Triton. Sphere City is right next to the atmospheric Gate from Roseway's northern hemisphere to Triton's core and has a large Orcish population. (Roseway)

Sskaak' Oor' Riiss - Literally translated into "Keeper/Protector of the Creche". A huge female Sskiss often in excess of 6 meters long and massing in at 2 metric tons or more. Devoted to the race as a whole. Charged with protecting the communal creche, culling the unfit, feeding and teaching basic survival and hunting skills.(Sskiss)

Sskiss - A carnivourus bipedal race of non-humanoid saurians. The Sskiss actually comprize of several different species and all are almost identical to various extinct terrestrial therapod dinosaurs of old Earth. It's almost certain that the Sskiss originated on Earth.(Sskiss)

SSRH - Abbreviation for The Soviet Socialist Republic of Hattia.(Hattia)

SSS One - SATO Space Station One. Space station in the Alpha Centauri system originally built by the now lost Sisgardian nation of Diablo_NL. Even before Diablo vanished the station had passed to the South Atlantic Treaty Organisation who used it only irregularly. After several years the station was abandoned and boobytrapped to prevent pirates from using it. Recently, the station vanished off the Alpha Centauri map. (Knootoss)[/QUOTE]

Subspace Catapult - A device that sends an object into subspace that then folds shortening the distance between two points. The appearance is that the object in question is actually moving at FTL speeds when in fact it is moving at sublight propulsion. A device has to be present at both ends of the journey in order to place or remove an object from subspace.
The Subspace Catapult was developed in the laboratories of the Curullo Citadel on Curullo Prime by Dr. Curugul and the Curullan Physics Guild.(House Curullo)

Subspace Jump Drive - The primary means of FTL travel within the Imperium of Kajal. It operates by submerging a vessel into a realm where the distance
between two points is shorter. There are multiple layers to subspace; drives are rated according to how many layers they can dive into. The deepest layer would theoretically offer instantaneous travel between any point in the known universe. (Kajal)

Subspace Launcher - A large ring shaped construct which facilitates faster then normal FTL travel for suitably equipped craft. It does not require a
recieving construct. Craft that are not suitably equipped cannot use this device, as they would be trapped in subspace. (Kajal)

Subspace Weapon: - These weapons are among the most dangerous ever conceived. The weapon was an Isolitic device; many records have still not been made public, but from what has been published it appears that the subspace warhead was composed of a large matter-antimatter charge surrounded by a set of concentric shells composed of Verterium Cortenide and Tungsten-Cobalt-Magnsium. The same material as used in standard warp coils. (The Federal Union)

Superconductor - A material which loses its electrical resistance when cooled to an critical temperature. Superconductors are used in to manufacture electromagnets. Once the critical temperature is reached the electromagnet can operate with the use of very little or no electricity. (Qutar)

Super-Dreadnought - Name given to the large warships of several maritime powers, usually 500,000 tons plus in displacement. Designed primarily as flagships and counters to other super-dreadnoughts. Of dubious combat value, but are seen as powerful political statements. (The Freethinkers)

Support Matrix - A three miles high artificial structure, upon which the entirety of the Federation of Technocratic Republics sits, as replacement for the now abcent ground. It is mainly populated by transport, industrial and power generation facilities, and well as ProdClone living areas and waste disposal units.(Technocratic Republics)

Supra Humanica - FTR political party. One of the groups labbeled as “revolutionary”, the SH is a small, relatively new group of anti-genetic activist, whose main goal aims for the total destruction of those they call “unworthty ones”. This would be all forms of genetically modified human beings, such as ProdClones and WarClones. Although not as violent as other groups such as the Harbringers and the Judgers of Tek, several anti-biotech sabotage actions have been attached to this party.(Technocratic Republics)

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Tachyon - Superaccelerated particle, that travels at speeds superior to the one of Light.(Technocratic Republics)

Tachyon Space - A universe that, as whole, travels faster than Light. Due to this, time travels in the opposite direction. Any particle that reaches tachyon speeds is inmediately taken into this place. The opposite for particles that reach slower speeds.(Technocratic Republics)

Taraskovyan - Gentilicium form for inhabitants of the Grand Duchy of Tarasovka.(Tarasovka)

Tardyon - See Bradyon.(Technocratic Republics)

Taria, Emperor: - The third Emperor of the fourth Tiu dynasty, current ruler of Jitano, recent attempts upon the life of the Emperor have made him somewhat paranoid of his surrounds. commands the Imperial Jitanese Fleet. (Jitano)

Tarran - Gentilicium for the inhabitants of Cairn Tarra.(CairnTarra)

Taurain - Second oldest existing noble house of the Enduring Empire of Tarakalar. Also the Imperial family and leaders of the Enduring Empire of Tarakalar for more then 4000 years, with the occasional interruptions due to civil war and the like.(Tarakalar)

Tauretári - This is the title of the queen of Taurenor, it would be Arantaure.(Taurenor)

TDFA - Taraskovyan Department of Foreign Affairs, a Grand Ducal agency charged with establishing contact with foreign counterparts.(Tarasovka)

TDI - Taraskovyan Department of Intelligence, the Grand Ducal agency charged with covered information gathering in foreign states.(Tarasovka)

Techon - A peaceful nation that rests on the edge of unknown space, most important nation during the Xan Wars. (Techon)

Telegraaf, De - ‘The Telegraph’. Conservative and right-wing Knootian newspaper. (Knootoss)

Telepathic Interface System - System used by Menelmacari aerospace craft to facilitate fine maneuvering. The pilot simply imagines his desired maneuver, and the TIS will interpret his brain-waves to carry the maneuver out to the best of the fighter's ability and tolerances. (Menelmacar)

Telgorthrind - Second High Farseer of Tor Yvresse, Heir to Melien (He who was a Council). 'Died' during the First, and currently only, Web War. Currently his soul resides within the Flagship of the First Khaine's Fleet, The Sacriface. As the dominant persona of the vessels Infinity circuit. (A means of storing Eldar Souls) Is finding adjustment strange. (Tor Yvresse)

Temporal - Of or relating to Time. (Indra Prime)

Temporal Mechanics - The Study of the Space/Time Continuum by organic or non-organic lifeforms, which would/could result in the creation of technical ability to manipulate the Space/Time Continuum according to the desires and actions of said lifeform. (Indra Prime)

Ten Thousand Islands Treaty Organisation (TITO) - A well known defender group based in the 10,000 Islands that has defended over 100 regions to date. (Serconea)

Tesseract Jump Engine - FTL system used by Menelmacar and several other nations of the Triumvirate of Yut. (Menelmacar)

Technocracist Party - FTR political party, controled by religious leaders of the nation. They seek to stablish a science-driven, opressive imperialist government and a controled economic model, reason why they hold little political influence.(Technocratic Republics)

Technocrats United - FTR political party. Although the name could suggest otherwise, the Technocrats United has no relation with the Technocrasists, and is instead closely attached to the ICU. The TU mainly represent pro-technology capitalists, who see no use of human labor when a machine can do it better. They are the major political figure of the Federation, owning many seats in all institutions.(Technocratic Republics)

Temporal Compression - The act of creating a localized region of space where the temporal continuum flows faster then normal.(The Lab Mouse)

Temporal Computers - Computers that use the linear theory of time in order to create local discrepancies in the temporal continuum that produce beneficial effects.(The Lab Mouse)

Temporal Continuum - Normal time flow can be altered by massive concentrations of mass and energy, although normally such concentrations are forbidden by the 2nd law of thermodynamics.(The Lab Mouse)

Temporal Shifting - Placing items forward in the temporal continuum using the ideas presented in the linear theory of time, thus allowing them to react to things before they happen.(The Lab Mouse)

Terila - Capital of Falastur, and at slightly over 100 million citizens, the largest city in the Empire. (Falastur)

Territory - An administrative district of the Empire - basically a subject state. (Falastur)

Thaenothil Space Station - Permanent space station, located between the orbits of Mercury and Venus, on the Sol System. Part of the iniciative started by the Federation of Technocratic Republics to stablish permanent space presence on the system.(Technocratic Republics)

T'hala - Capital of Tikeash, population 2 million. Tikeash's Board of Counts meet here. (Tikeash)

Therm-optic Camouflage - Enhanced Wraith technology that provides near complete invisibility along all light spectrums (including IR and UV).(North-West Antarctica)

Third Party - A group that exists outside the primary targeted group. Relates to the events as a possible source for future relations. Also considered to be a Neutral Nation that could be affected by the Temporal Accord though not directly tied with the Accord. (Indra Prime)

Thoron - The GF/A-73 Thoron is Menelmacar's primary aerospace fighter. Equipped with inverse-pulse missiles and plasma cannons, the Thoron makes use of its pair of gravitic cores and telepathic interface system to achieve dizzying speed and maneuverability, a trait which led to it being jokingly referred to as 'more of a free-range turret than a fighter'. (Menelmacar)

Thundering Orb - Rare aberration, creature believed to be somehow linked to the monstrosity known as Beholder. They were created long ago by the summoner wizard Khazid, to serve under the armies of the lord Mordenkainen. A Thundering Orb is a hovering sphere covered in massive unblinking eyes that constantly generated lightning discharges in all direction. (Technocratic Republics)

Thylacin, Dreadnaught Class - Main offensive space assets of the Taraskovyan Space Fleet. Unofficially dubbed as 'fleet killers' due to their extensive combat potential.(Tarasovka)

Time Dilatation - An effect caused by gravity or by acceleration, in which the rate at which time passes in once location will be measured differently by a clock right there and another clock somewhere else. Causes problems with long distance travel at very high speeds, an example would be that a space-ship going at 90% of the speed of light, would experience only 2 months in transit whereas Earth the people on earth would have experienced 50 years. (Qutar)

Time, Linear theory of - Time is a flowing and set item, thusly it is possible to predict the future by extrapolation given enough data. It is also possible to react to the future before it happens. This is only possible when the reaction will not prevent the action that will trigger the reaction from occurring (in other words no temporal paradoxes can be created by any given reaction).(The Lab Mouse)

TISD - Taraskovyan Interior Security Department, a Grand Ducal agency charged with upholding the law and order inside of the Grand Duchy.(Tarasovka)

TNE - Trans-National Exchange, a combination stock market and capitalist-democratic voting medium, as well as the monetary and fiscal policy coordinator for the CoFedCo. Through an interactive virtual medium, votes are 'generated' by wealth, economic and sociopolitical importance and scope, and then 'spent' either against or for decrees. (Santa Barbara)

TNDF - Taraskovyan National Defense Forces, the armed forces of the Grand Duchy of Tarasovka whose main objective is the defense of the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the Grand Duchy, defense of the Grand Ducal citizens and interests at home and abroad.(Tarasovka)

TNSD - Taraskovyan National Security Department, the Grand Ducal agency charged with preventing any operations by hostile elements inside of the Grand Duchy aiming at stealing vital information that would pose a threat to the national security.(Tarasovka)

Torres - A Chellian territory, it is an island continent a bit larger than Australia. Found in a Chellian expedition, it has a large Sirithilist base. (Chellis)

Torsgism: - Torsgism is an unique and interesting religion. Main belief is that one day united we shall rise to level of gods. It does not have any religious rules or regulations. It’s believed that spirit of Torsg God is reincarnated in emperors and national hereos. Torsgism is based on the Book of Torsg which origins are unknown. The Book of Torsg tells an epic story about war, succesion and defeat. (Torsg)

Torsg Temple, The: - The Torsg Temple serves mainly as a giant library dedicated to contain all the knowledge, but provides also social services. Torsg priests serve four main purposes to spread the religion, to help the people, to educate and to gather knowledge. Torsg Temple is an independed organisation funded and aided by goverment. (Torsg)

Transphasic torpedo: - The transphasic torpedo is a Starfleet technology, developed in the 2380s. These torpedoes work on a principle of phase shifting, where the atoms vibrate at a different quantum frequency, thus being able to pass through shields and the outer hull of a vessel, until it reached its target, where it resumed normal phase and detonated, thus reaching a venerable point of whatever it is fighting. These torpedoes have undergone many upgrades in the past 20 years. (The Federal Union)

Triumvirate - Unit of the Three. Title for the military fleet of Cairn Tarra.(CairnTarra)

Trolls: - Trolls are recognized by their blue skin, horns, and great size. Trolls serve the Empire as police, soldiers, and knights. Trolls are blessed with superhuman strength and with the ability to resist almost any incentive (including drugs, brainwashing, and torture) to violate their word of honor. Trolls are cursed such that if any troll ever does break an oath, that troll will lose their strength forever. (The Resurgent Dream)

Trouw - ‘Loyalty’. A medium-brow, centrist Knootian newspaper. (Knootoss)

TSC-1 - Taraskovyan Space Colony-1. First major space project of the Grand Duchy consisting of establishing a mobile shipyard in space. Still in service, constantly modernized and upgraded.(Tarasovka)

TSD - Trasian Security Division. A large Elite Group of Scientists and Soldiers, their primary mission is the safty of Soviet Trasa. (Soviet Trasa)

TSF - Taraskovyan Space Fleet, is charged with protecting the Grand Ducal interests in space, defense of the Grand Ducal Outer Fiefdoms, protection of trade routes and other Grand Ducal interests.(Tarasovka)

TU - See Technocrats United.(Technocratic Republics)

TVC - Abbreviation for The Vortex Corporation.(The Vortex Corporation)

Twelve, The - Either an reference to the most popular religion within the Enduring Empire of Tarakalar (The Twelve Prophets) or the Twelve Tomes written by the Eduyab’Kerrudar Amon’Dree, who was claimed to be able to see portions of the future.(Tarakalar)

U:

UFP, The: - The United Federation of Planets is a federation of more than 45 Member planets and colonies, based in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants of the Milky Way galaxy. Most notable members are : TFU (Founder world) Core world’s ( founder world) Romulan stars empire (founder world). (The Federal Union)

United Communal Superstate, The - A region under construction, designed to house all those of a communist or socialist disposition. (Vivatulsk)

Urbanites - A large region of more or less 60 nations, many of which are in the United Nations. The region is well known for joining in many defence/liberation missions in the fight against regional invaders and has many links with other such regions, though it is hardly a hub of such freedom fighters. Generally the region is filled with liberal nations which hold civil freedoms in high regard... many of it's nations are also affiliated with Urban75.com a website with popular message boards and arnarchistic ideals. (Iuthia)

USR - Union of Socialist Republics, the merger of Hattia, The Island States, and Edolia into 1 nation. (Hattia)

V:

VAA - Vastivan Aeronautics Administration. (Vastivas)

V-A Day - A National Holiday throughout the Californian Sovereign Democratic-Socialist Federation and its territories, V-A or Victory Over America Day has been celebrated every year on July 7th since the year 2022 celebrating California's defeat of the United States of America in the battle of Washington D.C. drawing an end to the Second American Civil War. (California and Alaska)

VAS - Vastivan Armed Service. Combination of all disciplines. (Vastivas)

Vashonosov mas sonofal, daskov mas sonofal - A statement in Hattian meaning 'Live with honor, die with honor.' It is also the motto of the Hattian military. (Hattia)

VCVRP - Violent Crimes Victims Reclamation Project (see AVRP). (The Last Patriots)

Veggie Co. - Based outside of Shattantanium, Larogera. Major food company that produces only veggie foods, and has a great record on the WASSU (stock market) Larogera. (Larogera)

Veisgronde - Capital of Derivia, one of the four Imperial Worlds of Kajal. (Kajal)

VHEL - Very High Energy Lasers include a broad spectrum of frequencies and power ranges of laser weaponry. (Santa Barbara)

Vigvar, The Capital City of - Capital of the Grand Duchy of Tarasovka, private Fiefdom of the Grand Duke of Tarasovka.(Tarasovka)

Vingilot-class - Class of Menelmacari gravitic freighter. Forming the centerpiece of Menelmacar's prodigious interplanetary shipping capacity, the vessel is slightly over two kilometers long and can carry millions of tons of cargo. (Menelmacar)

Vinyatírion - The capital city of Menelmacar. Located in a bowl-shaped valley among high mountains at the confluence of Menelmacar's two largest islands, and split by straits of the sea, Vinyatírion is home to fifty million Elves. The city is known for Fëanor Palace, home of Lady Sirithil, which is constructed atop several of the largest towers in the city center. Several towers in Vinyatírion exceed one mile in height, and the city in general is composed of widely-spaced buildings, with the area between them filled with forests, walkways, squares, gardens, and public spaces. There is an underground road system for vehicular traffic. (Menelmacar)

Volkskrant, de - ('The Peoples Paper') A progressive Knootian newspaper. (Knootoss)

VPS - Vastivan Police Services. All area police and internal security. (Vastivas)

VU - Virtual Unit. Used to refer to those members of the CLP's millitary who have died and allowed themselves to be tapped so that they may continue service as Information warriors. (The Last Patriots)

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Waking - A effect of high magic levels on extremely complex machinery. Woken machinery is intelligent, sentient, and has a personality. (Khrrck)

WarClone - Biomechanical multi-purpose land combat unit, replacement for human infantry units, manufactured from highly modified human clones. Sentience is removed at birth, point during which they are programmed to their specific tasks.(Technocratic Republics)

Waygate - A construct that creates a subspace corridor between two points. It requires a recieving gate. Travel times are vastly superior to what Kajali starships are capable of. (Kajal)

Weapon (Temporal) - Any device that is used in an offensive or defensive capacity that utilizes temporal technology that allows for, but is not limited to, Total Erasure, Partial Erasure, Temporal Suspension, etc. (Indra Prime)

Web Way, The: - The Keighs main means of FTL travel cuts through the Immaterium an alternate dimension of thought and chaos. Very random in how to get to a place, can involve back tracking to move forward. (Tor Yvresse)

Wittan - Community/profession based council of an odd number of members, that acts as the basic unit of the Tarran Democratic System.(CairnTarra)

Woodstock Convention - The set of military codes and rules that the Sarzonian military is expected to follow. Named after the country's capital. It is essentially the Geneva Convention, but it specifically applies only to Sarzonia's military. (Sarzonia)

World Cup, the - International football (soccer) competition in which the nations of the world play one another off for a cup trophy. Founded and first hosted by the People's Democratic Social Republic of Ariddia, it is presently in its seventeenth edition and has generated a number of spin-offs. Also known as the NationStates World Cup. (Ariddia)

Wormhole - A thin tube of space-time connecting distant regions of the universe. Needs exotic matter to hold open. (Qutar)

Wraith - An optical camouflage system developed by joint cooperation between the Vortex Corporation and the Lab Mouse.(The Lab Mouse)

Wraith-Prince - Adaption of the Wraithlord model of warmachines both Seer and fighter. Considered the first new war machine to be invented by the Keigh of Tor Yvresse in Thousends of years. (Tor Yvresse)

WTE, The - World Technologic Entity. International organization that seeks to ennact free and expedit exchange of technology and research among it's member nations. Currently based on Tevashii Island, in the region of Sisgardia.(Technocratic Republics)

Wymgans - The Indigenous people of the PDSRA. Wymgani tradition advocates respect for nature, but is devoid of any sense of spirituality. (Ariddia)

X:

Xan - A powerful ancient race from another galaxy that came to our content on enslaving and destroying all our governments. Three wars fought against them, won the first, lost the second, won the third. Xan then signed a treaty and retreated from our galaxy. (Techon)

Xenon Ray - A scanning ray capable of detecting almost any element or compound; can only be stopped by 2.5 meters of Manchurium. (Qutar)

Y:

Yagdrassal Tree - Massive, water-landed bioengineered tree, capital city of Cairn Tarra. Located in the Sea of Leaves, in Sisgardia.(CairnTarra)

Yez-Ma - A reptilian race that aided the Xan in the fight against us, homeplanet was destroyed during the third war, they retreated to unknown space afterwards. (Techon)

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Zantial Root - A weed-like herb of the genus Fantanius that was the source of much political debate between the Elvandarian Liberal and Conservative parties due to it's hallucinogenic properties. (Elvandair)

Zarahemla - A planet of nearly 3 billion inhabitants, located in the core region of the delta quadrant, roughly 45,000 Light Years from Sol. This uninhabited world was settled by the Capsule Corporation in the year 100AT (After Triton. Triton was the first established home of the Capsule Corporation). In The Year 175AT, nearing the end of the Red Dragon War, the majority of the Capsule Corporation people relocated to Zarahemla, which quickly became the Capitol of the Capsule Corporation. Now, most on the planet call themselves Zarans, after their new home. The planet was chosen for colonization not only because of its uninhabited status, but for its proximity to a CC-discovered stable wormhole that leads directly a similar position in the Andromeda Galaxy. Since its discovery, intergalactic trade and travel has increased significantly, and Zarahemla has become a major hub on the Intergalactic Market. While The Capsule Corporation does have military control and responsibility of the Z.MW-A.A Wormhole, the Wormhole remains very much free to travellers. (Capsule Corporation)

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Resi Corporation, The: a semi-international corporation that focuses on high technology. Owned by an organization called "the Ministry".

TSD, Trasian Security Division: A large Elite Group of Scientists and Soldiers, their primary mission is the safty of Soviet Trasa

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Jagg - Elite SpecOps that are suited for assassinations and guarding.
Metus - Massive evil allience composed of GDODAD, Arda, and Greater Prussia.

Plasmic Burst Cannon - Heavy hyperthermal cannon, that may be found on personal or vehicle size. It is technically a controlled way of exhaust bay for a material overheating container. Once the plasma reaches temperatures superior to the 15,000 Celsius, the cannon automatically releases it in a form of cone. Although it has a short reach and requires great portection for the soldier/vehicle to sustain the heat, it is incredibly effective against most targets, the immense heat eating away everything at touch.

Thundering Orb - Rare aberration, creature believed to be somehow linked to the monstrosity known as Beholder. They were created long ago by the summoner wizard Khazid, to serve under the armies of the lord Mordenkainen. A Thundering Orb is a hovering sphere covered in massive unblinking eyes that constantly generated lightning discharges in all direction.


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Augmented, The: A group of Wyrmish mercenaries, originally a Khrrck-based ground force but now a roving space force, who use mechanical and cybernetic augmentations. SEE: Exskel and Exshell.

Exskel: The simplest kind of Augmented equipment. A metallic framework, bolted around the wearer and powered with heavy hydraulics. Weapons are attached on modular mountings. Depending on the user's whim, it may have light armor plate covering sensitive areas, and one or more fine-manipulation waldo arms.

Exshell: The second most common kind of Augmented equipment. More extensive than the exskel, with heavy armor plate almost completely covering its wearer and much heavier weapon mounts. Exshells may be hardened against vacuum and outfitted with thrusters for EVA.

Fido: A freelancing AI with a penchant for hacking. Currently in the employ of Khrrck's security department.

Waking: A effect of high magic levels on extremely complex machinery. Woken machinery is intelligent, sentient, and has a personality.

Iuthia: - A large nation based in the Urbanites region of the world. Run by the mostly benevolent dictator Lord General James deGritz, Iuthia's society is mostly based on a military comand structure with disapline being a virtue and compulsory military service. Concidering the complusory service, Iuthia's military isn't actually designed to use most of these extra recruits and generally only uses careers military men and women in it's affairs, suggesting that Iuthia's military service is more of a social engineering project. [OOC Link (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=302034)]

Urbanites: - A large region of more or less 60 nations, many of which are in the United Nations. The region will well known for joining in many defence/liberation missions in the fight against regional invaders and has many links with other such regions, though it is hardly a hub of such freedom fighters. Generally the region is filled with liberal nations which hold civil freedoms in high regard... many of it's nations are also affiliated with Urban75.com a website with popular message boards and arnarchistic ideals.

NAFTA: - National Atmospheric and Frequency Defence Array. A experimental defence system used by Iuthia which injects high frequency radio energy into the ionosphere... public informaiton of such a system is limited at the request of the Iuthian Government. [OOC Link (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=6201980#post6201980)]

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Ithraxian Tactical Anti-Terrorist Special Operations (ITATSO)- The Binthorian elite army operations, generally used to oppose all terrorist organizations and drug operations in all parts of the world.

WarClone - Biomechanical multi-purpose land combat unit, replacement for human infantry units, manufactured from highly modified human clones. Sentientness is taken out at birth, point during which they are programmed to their specific tasks.(Technocratic Republics)

I'd like to point out that the correct word is "sentience", as in "Sentience is removed at birth".

Veggie Co.- Based outside of Shattantanium, Larogera. Major food company that produces only veggie foods, and has a great record on the WASSU (stock market) Larogera

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And thank you, Khrrck, for noting that mistake.

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Grand Cannon - Hideously massive ground-based turret, usually a plasma cannon, devised by the Menelmacari for static defense. Too large to feasibly mount on a gravship, Grand Cannons are designed to be capable of blowing an orbiting capital ship in half with one or two shots. Intended as an anti-ortillery defense, more often a deterrent in practice. Clever commanders have on occasion found other uses for them, such as dialing down the power to shoot down satellites, or lowering the elevation below the horizontal to target surface vessels. Deployed in all Menelmacari holdings, provinces, protectorates, and colonies, and occasionally sold to highly-trusted ally nations, most notably Lavenrunz and Sunset. Usually equipped with a dedicated powerplant. Occasionally retractable, terrain permitting.

Gravbolter - Alternative Menelmacari weapon, essentially a mass driver that uses gravitic force to propel varying types of projectiles to a target. The weapon is nearly silent, and has no muzzle flash, making it ideal for applications requiring stealth. Most often used for sniper or hunting weapons, and indirect-fire artillery. Also used anywhere plasma will not do the job.

Plascannon, plasgun, etc. - Slang for plasma weapon.

Plasma Cannon - Mainstay Menelmacari weapon. Uses gravitational force to accurately project bolts of helium plasma to a target, causing explosive, kinetic, and heat damage. Specialty ammo consisting of plasma of other elements is also available if needed. Produced in all sizes ranging from pistols, all the way up to massive static-defense turrets. Most Menelmacari plasguns emit a distinctive 'ominous hum' when active, and a reddish glow from deep within the barrel. The discharge creates a distinctive *thoom* sound. Plasma weapons are in use in many other nations as well, using various elements as a base for the plasma, and often using electromagnetic rather than gravitic fields to project and contain the bolts.

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Mobile HSP – Mobile Hypermatter Spheres Projector. Slow moving hover cannon, capable of firing highly explosive and radioactive hypermatter spheres at relatively fast speed. Highly effective against static targets or large groups of moving objectives. Poor performance against fast or flying targets. Length of 16 meters, height of 7 and width of 5.5. It weights 19.3 ton and may move at speeds of 60 kph. It comes equiped with an Hypermatter Spheres Barrage Gun, four HVAE with retrothrusters, heavy Neutronia Armor, DSR and LARS communications systems and a Radiation Fire Calibrator. It requires a crew of 4 men.

Kabnos-class Assault Vessel - Small sized, fast paced hover “hit & run” vehicle, equiped with light weaponry and little armor. Perfect for small task forces, and highly effective against large targets when in big numbers, but technically useless in small quantities. Length of 3 meters, height of 1.5 and width of 1.8. It weights 1 ton and may move at speeds of 400 kph. It comes equiped with 2 light VePhasers, 1 Antimatter Discharger, a HVAE with turnaround system, an ultra-light Neutronia Armor, a CarboEnergy Shield MKI. A LARS communications system and an Engine Cannibalizer. It requires a crew of 1 man.

Pannathor-class Assault Vessel - A much heavier and more powerfull form of the Kabnos-class, perfectly fitted for both escort and assault missions. Fast enough to avoid most smaller vehicles while keeping a good armor level. Highly versatile. Length of 10 meters, height of 3 and width of 4. It weights 7.5 ton and may move at speeds of 270 kph. It comes equiped with 4 heavy VePhasers, 2 Tachyon Dischargers, 4 HVAE with turnaround systems, a medium Neutronia Armor, a CarboEnergy Shield MKI, a WARS communication system and ECM system. It requires a crew of 3 men.

Borgonortha-class Command Vessel - Heavy, orgatek-based hovers command center, designed to serve as coordination node for in-combat situations, and survive them. Equiped with powerful defensive systems and long range weaponry, the Borgonortha blend perfectly in battle with lesser vehicles, on which it relies for close-quarter defense. Highly effective on stoping air targets. Length of 30 meters, height of 12 and width of 23. It weights 80 ton kg and may move at speeds of 70 kph. It comes equiped with 2 Hilos Missile Turrets, 2 Tachyon Dischargers, 5 light BiPhaser Turrets, a HP-UB Engine, 4 ATT, a heavy Neutronia Endoskeleton, Regenerative OrgaArmor, a CarboEnergy Shield MKII, WARS and DSR communication system, an Orgatek Hive Nexus, ECM and ECCM systems and a Fladd CorecCell. It requires a cre of 19, and may carry of to 10 tons of cargo, and 30 troops.

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Absolutism- A form of government with an absolute ruler, who is seen as all knowing. Basically a Dictatorship, except the ruler is seen as the rightful leader, who is supposed to lead the people. Quite often also a Theocracy. Primary examples are RL North Korea or NS Chellis.

Amerigo "Slaver" war- A war between a coalition of anti-slavers, and Amerigo and some allies of his. This is long seen as one of the Best War RP's in NS, as it was long, well RPed for the most part, nobody did anything rediculously godmodding, and people didnt spend days bitching about how much damage was done.

CCCB- The Chellian Control & Command Bureau. This department of the Chellian political party focuses on international affairs. This includes imperialist actions, military strikes in conjunction with the Chellian army, and the manipulation of nations. Officially, this is just an international affairs bureau.

Chellis- Large, old nation in Nationstates. Controls large parts of Africa, and France. The nation is a capitalist nation with 22% tax, $41,000 gdp per capita, and the nation is primarialy(94%) Atheist. Capital is New Pyongyang.

CHN- The Chellian High Navy, CHN is put in front of all chellian ships, as America puts USS.

CIA- For Chellis, this is the Chellian Information Agency. This is similar to the CCCB, in the way that it deals with manipulation and control of a people, but it deals with the chellian populace instead of the international peoples. Officially, the department is mostly based on counter-terrorism.

Earth I and Earth II- Earth one, or the regular earth, is widely considered the area of earth encompassed be Chellis's RL nation claims thread. In Earth I, it is viewed each RL territory only has one occupant nation. Earth II was made because newer nations wanted territory so badly, but couldnt take it from the origional nations, that they basically had to ignore the old nations claims to get their own.

Torres- A Chellian territory, it is an island continent a bit larger than australia. Found in a Chellian expedition, it has a large Sirithilist base(See: Sirithilism).

Mobica- A Chellian territory, that consists of Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe.
I will post more later...

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Lagrange points - Five mathematical points between two orbiting masses where a third, smaller body can orbit at a fixed distance from the larger masses. In the Terra-Luna system, the most stable Lagrange points are Lagrange 4 and Lagrange 5.

Spacer - Permanent human inhabitant of outer space, almost always in a microgravity environment.

Spacer Anti-Colonial Movement - A popular movement consisting of inhabitants of space colonies in revolt. Although it lacks a central authority, coherence is maintained by a unified effort to reject Earth-based rule in outer space. Certain factions are listed as terrorist organisations by several Earth nations.

Serconea: An Eastern European themed nation, ruled by a parliamentary democracy. Has a chat show host as its President.
Ten Thousand Islands Treaty Organisation (TITO): A well known defender group based in the 10,000 Islands that has defended over 100 regions to date.

just testing !!!! ;)

Caniocracy - A nation run entirely by Dogs and their subjugated "Owners" (otherwise known as slaves).

Matter-Antimatter Reactor A reactor which mixes small amounts of "normal" matter and antimatter to create a 100% efficent reaction that releases energy with no loss according to Einstein's equation E=mc^2. The Antimatter has to be stored in a strong magnetic field created by superconducting magnets.

Superconductor: A material which loses its electrical resistance when cooled to an critical temperature. Superconductors are used in to manufacture electromagnets. Once the critical temperature is reached the electromagnet can operate with the use of very little or no electricity.

Manchurium: A newly discovered element, discovered in July 2004 by Qutar scientist Peter Stone; has superconducting properties at room temperatures in fact its critical temperature is 20,034.78 Kelvin (10,761.78 degrees celcius). Also very maliable so can be streched easily in wires.

Exotic Matter: Matter that weighs less than nothing; i.e. has negative energy. Discovered by Qutar Scientist Peter Stone

Wormhole: A thin tube of space-time connecting distant regions of the universe. Needs exotic matter to hold open.

Qutar Wormhole Network: A network of wormholes thoughout the Solar System, can provide almost instantaneous travel between two places. Used until recently exculsivly for probes, new advances allow safe human transportation and has been impletmented as a new form of transport in Qutar.

MAR: See Matter-Antimatter Reactor

QWN: See Qutar Wormhole Network

QI-1: Qutar Intelligence Agency, responsible for internal security.

QI-2: Qutar Intelligence Agency, responsible for external security.

QI-3: Qutar Intelligence Agency, responsible for covert, cladestine operations. Existance officially denied by the Qutar Government.

Xenon Ray: A scanning ray capable of detecting almost any element or compound; can only be stopped by 2.5 meters of Manchurium.

Quantum Tunneling: The quantum-mechanical effect of transitioning through a classically-forbidden energy state.

Hyperspace Core: A device that creates a strong quantum wave flucuation which enables a starship to Quantum Tunnel to another location within 4500-5000 light years. Uses two MARs.

Zantial Root- A weed-like herb of the genus Fantanius that was the source of much political debate between the Elvandarian Liberal and Conservative parties due to it's hallucinogenic properties.


(It looked like you needed at least one "Z" word!)

Kerla, Socialist Union of-Socialist nation of over three billion people located in Aperin and a member of the Coalition of Anti-Capitalist Economies (CACE), the AntiCapitalist Alliance (ACA) and a signatory of the International Fair Trade Agreement (IFTA) . Kerla has 32 states that govern locally and also has a powerful federal government. It is led by the Supreme Executive Council (SEC) in which the president of the (SEC) is the head of state. The SEC chooses the Executive Cabinet members, which are called directors. The premier, appointed by the SEC is the chief of the government. Kerla has a unicameral legislative body called the National Assembly in which representatives are elected by states. The highest court of Kerla is the High Court of the Union in which the judges are appointed by the SEC and approved by the National Assembly.

Red Guard, The-The elite army of the Socialist Union of Kerla. It's main mission is to protect the president of the Supreme Executive Council.

Kawainui: A tiny democratic republic in the Pacific region dedicated to peace, social justice and expanding its innovative eco-tourism industry.

I would suggest that you check out the Temporal Accord here (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=346985). It has definitions and Terms that you can use. Also the definitions here are real and I can vouch for them, as I am a theoretical physicist and I research these kinds of things.

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Yocasta : A small Matriarchal monarchy that is within the region of Forestland. (more info to come)

You may like this FTR, it's something I'm trying for threads I'm doing which should speed up searching through posts...

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The above are all single letter links to their listings... copy it and put it at the start and anyone quickly navigate. :p

Quite useful indeed. My thanks to you for it.

((A lot, I know, but it is already in alphabetic order. :) )

Ale-Yarok, Knootian protectorate of – A Knootian protectorate in Israel. As a dependency, it is part of the Knootian Federation. (Knootoss)

Bonifatius Recreational Drugs Incorporated – multinational corporation whose core activity is selling recreational drugs. Has branches in many nations; successor to RecDrug Incorporated. (Knootoss)

Colombia, Knootian and Chimaean – joint protectorate of Knootoss and Chimaea. Colombia came under control of these nations after they assisted FARC rebels in overthrowing the government. After subsequently disarming FARC the two nations divided Colombia into two zones with a joint presence in the capital Bogotá. (Knootoss)

DDR – Dutch Democratic Republic, abbreviation for the formal name of Knootoss. (Knootoss)

Declaration of independence, Knootian - 1581 declaration where the States-General of the United Provinces of Knootoss declared itself to be independent from Lavenrunz (Knootoss)

Europolis – a Knootian military base located on an island in the north of the Sisgardia region. (Knootoss)

Global Hell Group – multinational energy and Petrochemicals Company based in Knootoss. Commonly referred to as “Hell Oil” (Knootoss)

Hague, The – A city in the DDR, Knootian centre of government housing parliament and the ministries. Was shelled during the shadow war. Local names are: Den Haag and ’’s-Gravenhage”. (Knootoss)

Hell Oil – See: Global Hell Group. (Knootoss)

Hofburg – City. Capital of the Teutonic Empire of Lavenrunz. (Knootoss)

Hofburg, Treaty of – Important treaty signed in Lavenrunz in 1648. One of its provisions was the recognition of the United Provinces of Knootoss as an independent state. (Knootoss)

KDF – Knootian Defence Force. (Knootoss)

KNN - Knootian News Network, international media conglomerate. Has a stake a majority of the Knootian media including newspapers. (Knootoss)

Knootcap – The capital of Knootoss. ´Knootcap´ is not a single city, but rather a network of historic cities grown together, encompassing the western half of the country. (Knootoss)

Knootian East Indies – Former name of Tanah Burung when it was still a Knootian Colony. (Knootoss)

Knootian Revolt – The Knootian independence struggle from Lavenrunz (1581-1648)
led by the Prince of Knootcap. The revolt ended with the signing of the Treaty of Hofburg. (Knootoss)

NRC Handelsblad- ('New Rotterdam Courier / Trade Journal') Small, intellectual Knootian newspaper. Liberal in its outlook. (Knootoss)

PBC Inc. - Pink Bunny Cola Incorporated. A multinational Corporation founded by the Bunny King. Produces Pink Bunny-related goods and merchandise, most importantly Pink Bunny Cola™ (Knootoss)

Pink Bunny Cola™ – an extremely popular pink-coloured cola in NS produced by PBC Inc. Rumours about its high addictiveness have been denied by studies funded by the corporation but it is banned by several governments as an addictive substance. Controversial advertising campaigns in the past featured the sexy pink bunny mascot. Pink Bunny Cola™ is the official drink of the WBO. (Knootoss)

Shadow War – A war between the Dominion (GDODAD) and SATO (South Atlantic Treaty Organisation) fought in Knootoss after Dick Tator, a pro-dominion antidemocratic autocrat, called for Dominon assistance after a near election victory. Ended in a peace treaty facilitating Dominion withdrawal in exchange for an artificial island. (Knootoss)

Telegraaf, de - (‘The Telegraph’) - Conservative and right-wing Knootian newspaper. (Knootoss)

Trouw - (‘Loyalty’) A medium-brow, centrist Knootian newspaper. (Knootoss)

Volkskrant, de - ('The Peoples Paper') A progressive Knootian newspaper. (Knootoss)

((In addition to my post on the last page this should be added... to keep people up to date with current RP :P))

Order of the Invisible Hand, the - a cult dedicated to free-market principles which holds the Market to be everything. Active in South America, it became extremely influential in Knootoss and spread from there into other capitalist nations such as Santa Barbara, Upper Virginia, etc. (Knootoss)

SSS One - SATO Space Station One. Space station in the Alpha Centauri system originally built by the now lost Sisgardian nation of Diablo_NL. Even before Diablo vanished the station had passed to the South Atlantic Treaty Organisation who used it only irregularly. After several years the station was abandoned and boobytrapped to prevent pirates from using it. Recently, the station vanished off the Alpha Centauri map. (Knootoss)

ISS: Incorporated Sarzonian Ship. The standard registry for Sarzonian ships.

ISN: Incorporated Sarzonian Navy. The official name given to the navy of Sarzonia.

Woodstock Convention: The set of military codes and rules that the Sarzonian military is expected to follow. Named after the country's capital. It is essentially the Geneva Convention, but it specifically applies only to Sarzonia's military.

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Reich, The
An Ancient alliance/region in NS. Consists of Imperialistic religious nationalists. Led by Matthew Iesus of the Iesus Clan. Defending the ideals and goals of God and National socialism. ONE GOD! ONE REICH! ONE PEOPLE! http://koti.mbnet.fi/molopae


Jaar, The benevolent
Ancient title/person? Who leads the nation of Vegana in The Reich. leader of propaganda and the Mighty StreiteKräfte. The Reich huge collected Space fleet.

Iesus, Matthew
Oldest in the surviving Iesus Clan. Führer of The Reich.

Haru, Maire
Leader of the mighty nation of Haru in the Reich. Mother of two children together with Matthew Iesus

Balkana - A small, quickly growing country located in the Balkans region near what is usually considered Yugolsvia/Albania. A democracy, it has a system set very much like America (as one of it's main founders was from there). It has a fifty member congressional house, with it's Head of State (the President of Balkana) holding office for a maximum of two five-year terms, with being able to run again after one term off.

Kitchenet - the capitol of Balkana, the city has a population of about 1.5 million people and was the place of the final battle when during the country's revolutionary war.

RAINBO (Rescue, Assault, Infiltration, and Neutralization Battle Operations) - the special Ops arm of the Balkanan military, this is a small unti mainly designed for Counter-Terror Operations. Although, in times of need, they can be armed to double as Special Ops troops in wartime situations.

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Outer Heaven MK II: A vast (and still growing) Tyrannical Empire run by Warlord Liquidus Snake. Infamous throughout the galaxy for it's huge armada's and aggressive motives, Outer Heaven has set itself up quite well, and has recently engaged in some serious battles (The Shivan Invasion for instance). Outer Heaven controls a large chunk of the Universe on the very edge of the Universe itself, and over fifty alien species are incorporated into Outer Heaven's master race: The Serpantians.

Serpantians: The race of Outer Heaven. Containing over fifty alien species (and humans), the Serpantian race is a diverse, confusing, non-racial, intruiging and multi-layered culture where everyone is equal. The Serpantian race is named after Outer Heaven's birth and capital Planet: Serpantis Prime.

Iron Republic, the A republic of anarchists, Dictatorships, Monarchys and comnunists nations that Disagree with the UN and made their own group.

Red hand, the The Secret police of The Reformed North who will stop at nothing to achieve the killing or the protection of the person they are sent too. The members of this unit are all DNA engenered and trained in the most vicious boot camps you have ever seen.

Iron Fist The Reformed North Army. From the term " we shall rule our oponnents with an iron fist!" which was made by the famous ruthless general Verstov of the Reformed North Army.

The Socialist Testament The Famous history tellings book which is about the Socialist uprising in North America.

Dictator Sopot Vira Checheascue The Mad current dictator of the Reformed North. In all Socialist Nations he is widely aprieceated as a great leader and he is very much loved. However, he is hated by most capitolist nations. There has been a rumour going on that his dna was changed so that he will live much longer and that it would keep him strong forever so he would never look old and always be young.

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Greater Prussia: The only committed Protestant Region in the NS world. Headed by Reichskamphen's Triune Kingdom, it seeks to glorify God and serve his purposes throughout the world, opposing Apostacy and Liberalism both in terms of Religion and Politics at every Turn.

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Antho Prima: Capital of Maradkaxa. The Imperial Palace is at the center of the city upon a plateau.

Neuro-Compliance Chip: Advanced computer technology that ensures absolute obedience from the wearer of the chip. Can only be removed by Maradkaxan technology or advanced computers.

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CAL-NOIR: Acronym for the National Office of Intelligence and Reconaissance of California. (California and Alaska)

CCIA: Acronym for the Californian Central Intelligence Agency. (California and Alaska)

CCTC: Acronym for the Californian Counter-Terrorist Center. (California and Alaska)

CDF: Acronym for the Californian Defense Force. (California and Alaska)

CDIA: Acronym for the Californian Defense Intelligence Agency. (California and Alaska)

CDSFA: Acronym for the Californian Department of State & Foreign Affairs. (California and Alaska)

CSDSF: Acronym for the Californian Sovereign Democratic-socialist Federation. (California and Alaska)

Democratic-Socialist Party: The ruling political party in the Californian Sovereign Democratic-Socialist Federation since November 19, 1999, since establishing a majority over the Republican and Federative Parties in the 1999 election the nation has been a steadfast supporter of Democratic-Socialism worldwide. (California and Alaska)

Eastern Border, the: Also referred to as the Inner-American Border, or IAB. The Eastern Border is a term used by the Californian government for the border shared by the Federated States of Menelmacari America and the Californian Sovereign Democratic-Socialist Federation that stretches from the West-East Montana border all the way to the Mississippi-Louisiana border. (California and Alaska)

Federative Party: A Right-wing political party in the Californian Sovereign Parliament intending to create a federal government system in California much like that of the United States of America before November 19, 1999. the Californian Federative Party holds 168 seats in the Californian Sovereign Parliament. (California and Alaska)

IAB: Acronym for the Inner-American Border, also referred to as the Eastern Border by California. See Eastern Border, the. (California and Alaska)

Independence Day: A National Holiday throughout the Californian Sovereign Democratic-Socialist Federation and its territories. Celebrated annually since November 19, 1999 (the date of California's independence from the United States of America), currently it has been 468 years since California's independence from the United States of America. (California and Alaska)

RMMDS: Acronym for the Rocky Mountain Military Defense System. This system of military bases and outposts stretch along the Rocky Mountains from Yukon Territory to Texas it was originally conceived to fend itself from a repeat attack from the United States of America (now part of the ENEM) the Rocky Mountain Military Defense System is headquartered at the Californian Air Defense (formerly NORAD)/Strategic Air Command Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, C.S.D.S.F. (California and Alaska)

SCV: Acronym for Sovereign Californian Vessel, a designation given to all vessels of the Sovereign Californian Navy. (California and Alaska)

SCAF: Acronym for the Sovereign Californian Air Force. (California and Alaska)

SCCG: Acronym for the Sovereign Californian Coast Guard. (California and Alaska)

SCG Tower: the Sovereign Californian Government Tower housing the Californian Sovereign Parliament located in Greater Los Angeles, the building is 2,440 feet in height and is the largest man-made structure built in Californian borders. (California and Alaska)

SCMF: Acronym for the Sovereign Californian Marine Forces. (California and Alaska)

SCN: Acronym for the Sovereign Californian Navy. (California and Alaska)

SCSDF: Acronym for the Sovereign Californian Space Defense Force. (California and Alaska)

V-A Day: A National Holiday throughout the Californian Sovereign Democratic-Socialist Federation and its territories, V-A or Victory Over America Day has been celebrated every year on July 7th since the year 2022 celebrating California's defeat of the United States of America in the battle of Washington D.C. drawing an end to the Second American Civil War. (California and Alaska)

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Serpantis Prime: The birthplace of Outer Heaven, Serpantis Prime is the Capital world of Outer Heaven. The home to the main government, Serpantis Prime is a near inpenetrable fortress world filled with expensive high rise buildings, palaces, mansions, and Liquidus Snake's Fortress Continent.

However, Serpantis was originally a prison world for Earth. Outer Heaven was a rogue nation, that had killed Millions and caused grevious problems for governments (still the main trait of Outer Heaven Mark II). When Liquidus and his Lt.'s got captured during a op., they were sentanced to the world, never to be seen again. However, due to some unknown circumstance, the prisoners managed to escape from their cells, and took over Serpantis.

Following this, Liquidus led the prisoners, and they began a new life. Using the technology available all over the planet, Serpantis slowly transformed into a fortress world. After this, they built their first battleshisp and cruisers, and launched an attack on the nearby planets. A y war ensued, and eventually, Outer Heaven and Earth were at a stalemate. After long negotiations, Earth agreed to let Liquidus keep all the technology, ships, and worlds he'd claimed, if they never bothered Earth again. Liquidus agreed, and soon Liquidus started up the Nation Outer Heaven Mark II. After a few more years, Serpantis Prime transformed into a stately world for Outer Heaven's richest, and the surrounding planets became either Militarised or Industrialised.

T'hala - Capital of Tikeash, population 2 million. Tikeash's Board of Counts meet here.

Board of Counts - Tikeash's congress. 120 counts total, 5 from each district.

Empire, The: A vast conglomerate of systems spanning human imagination located in a distant dimension. The Empire has conquered everything it could reach for millenia and has now made half-hearted attempts to conquer the NationStates universe, hindered by low funding and lack of public support, as the public generally don't know about it.
Gate: Capitalized, a freakish hole in space-time that quite simply creates a straight line from one place to a completely different place. It looks like a window in space, leading to the destination. Gate technology is highly advanced and has only, to current knowledge, been developed by the Empire, which still does not have more than a forty percent success rate.
Nethergate: Large Orcish city on surface of Triton, built around the lower-case metal gate from Triton's core to its surface.
Roseway: Crux-arm world formerly known as Piliminius, the planet around which orbits the Empire's Gate from its universe to the NationStates universe. Roseway has a highly derivative ecosystem, probably due to reseeding after the original planetoid of Roseway crashed into a southern ocean and eradicated all life. It has a surface gravity of roughly 1.01G and a population of roughly 1.5 billion, most of them concentrated in three large cities near the Crater Mountains.
Sphere City: Capital city of Roseway, located around the 0G center of Triton. Sphere City is right next to the atmospheric Gate from Roseway's northern hemisphere to Triton's core and has a large Orcish population.

Higgs Field Inhibitor: A device which inhibits the Higgs Field making an object mass less than normal. Many industrial uses but also in experimental engines making an object go close to the speed of light without time dialation.

Time Dialation: An effect caused by gravity or by acceleration in which the rate at which time passes in once location will be measured differently by a clock right there and another clock somewhere else. Causes problems with long distance travel at very high speeds, an example would be that a space-ship going at 90% of the speed of light, would experience only 2 months in transit whereas Earth the people on earth would have experienced 50 years.

Higgs Field: The field which normal matter interacts with to have mass.

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Rêvane: the capital city of the People's Democratic Social Republic of Ariddia.

Ariddia: see PDSRA

PDSRA, the: the People's Democratic Social Republic of Ariddia: a group of nineteen islands in the Pacific Ocean, part of the Uhuhland continent.

Ariddian Isles, the: a group of twenty islands in the Pacific, nineteen of which form the PDSRA. The twentieth, Limea, is split between the Sovereign Nation of West Ariddia, a capitalist secessionist state, and the tiny communist nation of North-West Ariddia.

Democratic Communist Party, the: the party presently in power in the PDSRA. Its ideology centres on the primary importance of social rights, but also puts civil rights and environmental issues in the forefront. The government considers itself a transitory phase towards anarchy.

Movement for a Democratic Alternative, the: the main Opposition party in the PDSRA; a right-of-centre party that advocates a return to capitalism.

Progress Tower: the most famous monument in the PDSRA, situated in the capital city, Rêvane. A tall, dark building topped by an eternal flame. Its numerous rooms remain empty save those on the lower levels, which serve to freely house and feed those in need.

Wymgans: the Indigenous people of the PDSRA. Wymgani tradition advocates respect for nature, but is devoid of any sense of spirituality.

World Cup, the: international football (soccer) competition in which the nations of the world play one another off for a cup trophy. Founded and first hosted by the People's Democratic Social Republic of Ariddia, it is presently in its seventeenth edition and has generated a number of spin-offs. Also known as the NationStates World Cup.

Alliance Defense Network (ADN) -- The largest Defender alliance in the international community. 25-35 regions are united under the banner of the ADN, working together to help protect founderless regions from the imperialism of invader groups with mighty success. The ADN is well known for their military and intelligence gathering prowess, and the diplomatic manner in which the protect the natives of regions under attack. Founded in the Spring/Summer of 2003, the ADN values regional sovereignty, friendship, and Defender Unity above all. ADN Motto:With Strength and Honor... (HQ (http://s3.invisionfree.com/ADN/index.php))

Nasicournia -- Reknowned for its diversity of nations and historical love of tacos, Nasicournia is now one of NS' oldest and largest player-created regions. A very unique and close-knit community, Nasi participates in every aspect of NS gameplay--most notably their involvement in Defending activities and passion for fun and lengthy Role Play. As a result of the high standard of living and company in Nasicournia, the borders of the region are extremely secure, and protected by several security measures. With many allies and unlimited resources on the inside of the region, Nasicournia is a wonderful and friendly region open to vacationers with a passport and a smile. (Forum (http://s2.invisionfree.com/nasicournia/index.php))

Terms of Interest:

Nasicournian Security Council -- Council of national representatives in charge of Nasicournian regional security, both RP and UN.

Nasicournian Intelligence Agency -- an elite Intelligence gathering group, highly efficient and secretive.

NasiCorps -- Nasicournia's own UN military.

Pope Hope -- a massive and age-old empire comprised of modest yet extremely happy people. Located in the middle north of Nasicournia, Pope Hope frequently ranks among the top nations in the world for beauty and weather. Hopians pride themselves on their passion for the arts, their love of the environment and all living creatures, their patriotism and military prowess, and the education of their children. Pope Hope is the founding nation of Nasicournia, and High Queen PHIV is the Director of the ADN. The Hopian Empire stretches across many waters, and you can find a Hopian Embassy almost anywhere in the world...just waiting for you to come visit.

Nasicournian Borderlands -- The recruit region for the region of Nasicournia. All new recruits must first enter the Borderlands to learn about the culture and guidelines of becoming a Nasicournian. Solidified with many natives of its own, NasiBorder serves as both a recruit region and an official region and extention of Nasicournian Proper.

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Jitano A large spacefaring nation whose belief systems are based on a feudal code of honour, most of the population is militant to the point of distraction.

Taria, Emperor The third Emperor of the fourth Tiu dynasty, current ruler of Jitano, recent attempts upon the life of the Emperor have made him somewhat paranoid of his surrounds. commands the Imperial Jitanese Fleet

Isonis The first Emperor of Jitano. Treated as a major deity by the Inhabitants of Jitano, he is the source of all Jitanese culture and beliefs, and arguably the most able and beloved ruler in Imperial history.

Imperial Jitanese Fleet The space faring armed forces of the Jitanese Empire, considered overfunded by most countries. Among soldiers the Fleet is the most asked for assignment in the armed forces, but strict testing and screening ensures only the finest officers and enlisted men.

Latin Union, The: South American nation founded on the principle of unifying all peoples of Latin descent. The government of the Latin Union is a bicameral democracy headed by a President elected to a five-year term, supported by a Vice President of his/her selection. Currently the President is Pedro Marquez, the founder of the Union and creator of its governmental system, and the Vice President is Felipe Caraguez. The Union is progressive in its idealism and is actively seeking involvement in both the UN and its local region, hoping to promote peace and unity among its neighbors.

Marquez, Pedro: Current President of the Latin Union, also founder of said nation and primary creator of its governmental system and constitution. Marquez is a progressive liberal with an eye on world unity and prosperity, but tempered by a strong ethnic ideal of Latin unity. Marquez is married to Victoria Lucinda Marquez, an officer in the Latin Army.

Marquez, Victoria Lucinda: First Lady of the Latin Union, also a Captain of Artillery in the Latin Army. Her military obligations often keep her from the public eye.

Caraguez, Felipe: Current Vice President of the Latin Union. Married to Arika Caraguez.

Torsgism:
Torsgism is an unique and interesting religion.
Main belief is that one day united we shall rise to level of gods.
Torsgism doesn't have any religious rules or regulations.
It’s believed that spirit of Torsg God is reincarnated in emperors and national hereos.
Torsgism is based on the Book of Torsg which origins are unknown.
The Book of Torsg tells an epic story about war, succesion and defeat.

Short summary of the Book of Torsg

Long ago the ancient ancestor's of the empire created the Torsg God. Charged with omnipotent power the Torsg God is described as Norden empire’s key to reach godhood. Norden empire however had powerfull enemies.
Before the Torsg God was fully completed, Norden empire was totally destroyed in “Great Fire” by “sea people” book describes “sea people” as a race coming from an immensive island nation and wielding the weapon of gods.
The “Great Fire” is described as one dreadfull night when the sky rained huge spears of all consuming fire. Huge spears of all consuming fire are described further as weapons of “sea people” and the weapons of gods.

It is widely believed that "Great Fire" was actually an nuclear attack.
The land which ancient ancestral empire was situated is believed to be current lands of Torsg Empire.
Religious archaeologist funded by Torsg Empire are constantly seeking evidence of this.

The Torsg Temple

The Torsg Temple serves mainly as a giant library dedicated to contain all the knowledge, but provides also social services. Torsg priests serve four main purposes to spread the religion, to help the people, to educate and to gather knowledge. Torsg Temple is an independed organisation funded and aided by goverment.

"N/B/C"
"Nuclear/Biological/Chemical", often a preface for specialized armour and also for vague guesses at what sort of missiles a country owns. (Say, if you aren't too sure whether they have Biochem, Nuke or Chem missiles, but you know they have missiles which could be mounted with one of the aforemented warhead delivery types.)

Ax-turath, Province of (AKA Commonality State of Ax-turath)

Famed for the massive size of its capital, Turath, and known for the ferocity of its warlike and predominantly Dth'gari Human population, Ax-turath is today a Province of the ICEL. Previously a part of the ancient Empire of the Eternal Flame (EOTEF), Ax-turath gained independence in early 1902 during the chaos which ensued at the fall of that Empire, when the reclusive man known as 'The Leader' seized control in a bloody, but brief civil war. It engaged in a century-long war of attrition with its neighbour, Ma-tek, culminating in the One Day War.

Ax-turath has a colourful, long history: it was the last of the Three Provinces to fall into EOTEF hands, shortly before EOTEF (not to be confused with EOTED) fell into chaos after the assassination of its last Emperor. Ax-turath is home to the Iluvauromeni Great Houses of Dth'gar and Aquinall; Great House Aquinall has historically always been loyal to the Nenyan Crown, whereas Great House Dth'gar never truly bowed to the Crown until the formation of the fairer, more equality-driven Empire of the Eternal Dawn. In modern times, Ax-turath is the industrial and military might of the ICEL - contributing nearly three-fifths of the total manpower of the Imperial Defence Forces and home to all of the IDF Navy Shipyards, as well as the Primary CSF Shipyard in the north of the Province, Ax-turath is the key to the military might of the ICEL.

This is likely why it was the prime target of the attacking forces during the brief but bloody War of Survival, when Melkor Unchained (usually referred to as Dor Daedoloth by the Iluvauromeni) and a number of their allies invaded. The attacking forces subjugated nearly one fifth of Ax-turath, but historians are split as to whether this was a deliberate 'feint' by the IDF GF or whether the rapid 'retreat' of the IDF GF - which was only seen moving through the streets of Turath and never actually engaged the enemy directly - was due to the sheer strength of the invading force.

The Bay of Turath, to the west of Turath, leads to the South Atlantic Ocean and is seen as the most important area in the ICEL strategically: he who controls the Bay, has direct access to both Provincial capitals (Tek and Turath), as well as the economically important cities of Rhea and Shelbattanu, and the ICEL capital proper, Nenya. See also: Tek, city of; Turath, city of; Nenya, city of; Ma-Nenya, Dawn Greater-City of; Ma-tek, Province of; Ax-turath, Province of


Magnetic Impetus

The M# (and it's sister and cousin aircraft, the K#, X#, and the G#), and possibly the new eXon space superiority interceptor, gains technical prowess from an EM technology referred to in the ICEL as 'magnetic impetus'. Somewhat similar to a gravitic system, in a superficial way, the MI drive works by lessening the relativistic mass of an object - however, it does its job in a vastly different way to a gravitic system.

Rather than acting upon space/time, the MI drive 'grabs' and 'holds onto' magnetic field lines using a complex suite of magnetic field interactions; it then 'scrapes' electrons off of the magnetic field lines as it 'runs along' them, in turn using those very electrons to power itself.

Several massive MI power generation systems also help provide electricity to the ICEL; rather than using a magnet-in-an-iron-coil (or the opposite), MI power cores reportedly* 'syphon' off electrons and protons from high-density raw materials - the most commonly used material is ytterbium.

Another useage of MI is in the 'MI Slingshot Access Ports', in Nenya and Turath - these are high-powered slingshot systems that propel the using craft down (in Nenya, down through a few miles of tunnel) through a specially constructed shaft into the subterranean city-structures.

Finally, MI technology is also used to power the erroneously named 'mag-lev train system' that criss-crosses the ICEL - the trains run on 'pistes' that generate powerful magnetic fields, which the trains in turn run on. Ironically, the interaction between train-and-piste account for nearly 40% of the energy required - and cut down running costs partially; however, the pistes and trains require a great deal of maintenance, and maintenance gangs roam the piste network on a continual basis - some work gangs actually live alongside the tracks in communal roaming villages, a tradition that dates back to the early steam-powered railways in the ICEL.

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Ma-Nenya, Province of (AKA Dawn Greater-City of Ma-Nenya)

Including the city of Nenya and inclusive of several thousand square miles of land surrounding that city, the Province of Ma-Nenya is a gorgeous Province of the ICEL. Famed for the Aelinenya (Lake Nenya), Nenya Forest, and its stunning view of the Tumnorean Mountains, this place of exceptional natural beauty is home to millions of various species of animals, as well as three Sentient species - Nenyans, Humans, and Quendi Elves - of which there are some three hundred seventy-five million living in the Province, the majority of which live in the Dawn City of Nenya. The Province of Ma-Nenya receives the most tourists per year of all three Earth-based ICEL Provinces - a startling one hundred million foreigners pass through the area every year, with the intention of soaking up the outstanding sights and sounds of one of the most beautiful places - rare, as it is left virtually untouched, despite the intense Sentient inhabitation.

The Province includes the City of Nenya and the surrounding lands, to the edge of the Bay of Turath to the south, and to the foot of Mount Tumnore and the Tumnorean Mountains in the north, where the international border between ICEL and the Kingdom of Tumnore lies. To the east lies the Rhea-Shelbattanu river network, which runs south past Tek, capital of the Province of Ma-tek, to the city of Rhea-Shelbattanu; and to the west runs the River Rapid unto the Bay of Turath to the south and the Tumnorean Mountains in the north - which are largely uncrossable except by air. See also: Nenya, Dawn City of

Ma-tek, Province of (AKA Commonality State of Ma-tek)

Famed for the outstanding efficiency of its majority Human population, Ma-tek, like the other Provinces of the ICEL, is primarily home to three Sentient species: Humans, Nenyans, and Quendi Elves (although there are numerous other species that have moved into the ICEL in the past few years, thanks to the ICEL's exceptionally compassionate refugee acceptance program and relaxed immigration laws). The Human population by far outnumbers that of the Nenyans and the Quendi combined; most of the Quendi are Noldorin immigrants from Menelmacar, but there is a small Sindarin population.

The capital city of Ma-tek, Tek, is the most densely-populated city in the ICEL, but, conversely, is also the smallest in land space.

Ma-tek was an independant state for nearly one hundred years following the fall of the old Empire of the Eternal Flame, which preceded the Empire of the Eternal Dawn. Known then as the Commonwealth of Ma-tek, it was a brutal dictatorship engaged in a constant cold war detente with its neighbour, Ax-turath. For one hundred years Ma-tek expanded its military wildly, well beyond its capacity to actually support its forces - and the population's capacity to trust its government any further. Nobody on either side much wanted a war, but the government of both states were at loggerheads constantly; eventually, this resulted in the One Day War, which in turn resulted in the civil war which began the current Dawn Era - which spawned first the Empire of the Eternal Dawn (EOTED), and then, with the creation of the Iluvauromeni Constitution, the Iluvauromeni Commonality of Everlasting Light (ICEL).

The Ma-tek economy today is dominated by the services industry.


Nenya, Dawn City of

The City

The beautiful capital city of the Commonality, Nenya has the largest tourist industry of all the locales in the Commonality. Recieving an average of one hundred million tourists a year (2 d.e./2004 c.e. projected figure), Nenya has a fluctuating actual population depending on season, but the underlying population is now steady at around 375 million sentients. The majority of the population live and work in the vast underground caverns that make up the majority of the true city, with much of the surface buildings oddly being given over to the strange combination of entertainment - such as the famously orgytastic Flesh Palaces - and government departments - such as the Public Maintenance Department.

The 'city' actually lies over a mile beneath the surface, in excavations that were developed over several hundred years during a time of increasing population and increased environmental impact on the culturally important Nenya Forest. The eventual development of the city is relatively recent; two years ago, there was no official habitation of the city, and it was not even considered a part of the old political units that made up what is now the ICEL, usually referred to as The Forbidden Place. There was even a mythos regarding a mysterious resistance force based in Nenya, but those claims were never proven conclusively, despite the fall of the old regime and the rise of the new.

The city was re-inhabited so rapidly due to overpopulation difficulties throughout the ICEL; the Home Exchange Program allowed people to exchange their current home for one of double volume in Nenya in return for government ownership of both homes - in trust. Vast numbers agreed to the HEP - a system now used throughout the ICEL (and essentially 'set in stone' in the Iluvauromeni Constitution) to ensure the correct housing is allocated to the correct people: by the people themselves.

The Forest

The forest of Nenya is several thousand square kilometres of green land that is unique to the ICEL in that many of the species found therein are not found anywhere else on Earth. There are the usual insect varieties for the tropics, however the plant varieties are more temperate in styling; this unusual setup is augmented by thick, porous soil that acts as a soaking agent for the heavy rainfall the area sees. This rainfall is largely diverted into Lake Nenya, more commonly known as the Aelinenya, via a complex system of underground streams and rivers; the city is built beneath this complex, and is reached via old diverted channels created originally by running water and added to by sentient hands. A complex plumbing system augments the natural properties of the land, increasing the water-richness of the soil without flooding; as a result, the trees grow higher here than any other place in the ICEL.

Routinely soaring to a couple of hundred metres tall, the Nenyan oak - found only in the Forest of Nenya - is a tough but pliable hardwood, but appears to be utterly resistant to fire - when living - for unknown reasons. Thousands of years of warfare have not taken their toll on the forest - due to widespread use of fire against forest inhabitants in the past, one would expect to see similar devastation as is seen in Turath.

According to mythology, the forest is protected by magic; when that magic fails, and along with it the forest, so too will fail the Nenyan species. As a result, the forest is guarded more carefully than any other area in the Commonality; the result is a battery of defence towers spread throughout the forest, fitted with the latest Iluvauromeni defence technologies.


People, the

1. The name given to the Iluvauromeni People of the ICEL. The People are responsible for Government, Defence, and Honourable Attention.
2. The name chosen by the people of the Kingdom of Tumnore, an autonomous state within the borders of the ICEL to the north of the capital city, Nenya, to distinguish themselves from the Nenyans of the Commonality. 'The People' did not share in what they call 'The Bloodletting' - the Nenyan Two Thousand Year War of Conquest - but were powerless to prevent it. Some Nenyan Iluvauromeni, however, are also Citizens of Tumnore; their ancestors did not share in the Bloodletting. These Nenyans are always named in Quenya, rather than in the Nenyan/Iluvauromeni freeform naming style.


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Keigh:- The Eldar race as a whole. Can be split into various sub groups as listed later. A Race that once enjoyed a a state of power that rendered them untouchable. fell due to their own arrogance and boredom.

Kionash:- One sub-group of the Eldar. Recognised for living on Craftworlds, ruled by a Farseer Council and organised into a Path system. The Puritans of the Keigh, however Puritan for the Keigh is considered Decadent by most other species.

Fallen:- Dark Eldar, a second Sub-Group. Take pleasure in pain either theirs or anothers Master raiders and generally considered nightmares by most sensible people, and even a few sadists.

Exodite:- Third Sub-Race, the 'Barbarians' of the Keigh. Live harsh lives by choice, ride 'Dragons' In this case large dinosaur type creatures, the Battle breed is capable of tearing Tanks apart.

Harlequins:- Strange Masters of the Web, a fourth Sub-Group feared and respected by the other three Sub-Groups, limited numbers seemingly an independent force. Often form the role of Historians for the Keigh.

The Web Way:- The Keighs main means of FTL travel cuts through the Immaterium an alternate dimension of thought and chaos. Very random in how to get to a place, can involve back tracking to move forward.

Path System:- Various ways of controlling what an Eldar will learn at any one time and what they will feel, followed until a Path is mastered and then left behind. Exceptions are those stuck on a Path usually called Exarch's, these will have moved beyond Masterly. A person finisihing a Path might be regarded as having a Docterate in the Subject, those stuck on it... have moved beyond that level.

Farseer:- Exarchs of the path of the Seer. Uncontested rulers of the Kionash branch of the Keigh.

Mon-Keigh:- Aliens, specifically Humans, by default also worthless race, best use is extinction an insult.

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Quantum Induction Core

The Quantum Induction Core is the latest leap in producing large quantities of power. The QIC works on the concept of Zero-Point Energy (henceforth called ZPE), or the potential energy that occupies the space of the universe itself. A Quantum Induction is self-sustaining, using the energy it taps into to perpetuate itself. The induction, however, requires an initial "jolt" of power to start off ( mini fusion reactors or Fusion Generators are used to do so )

Quantum Torpedoes : Quantum torpedoes are Starfleet's supplement For the standard photon torpedo. The quantum torpedo was designed to deliver a yield more then thrice that of a photon torpedo, to allow starships to engage stronger opponents.

Phasers
Phasers, Phased Energy Rectification, are the standard weapon used by the United Federation of Planets (Most notably TFU ).These phasers replaces EM weapons, such as lasers, and particle beam accelerators.

Photon Torpedoes
Photon torpedoes are the principal faster then light weapon system used by TFU

Bussard Ramscoop
The bussard ramscoop is designed to collect the modrate amounts of free interstellar hydrogen as a replacement fuel to a ships deuterium supplies


The UFP : the United Federation of Planets is a federation of more than 45 Member planets and colonies, based in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants of the Milky Way galaxy.
Most notable members are : TFU (Founder world) Core world’s ( founder world) Romulan stars empire (founder world)

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Transphasic torpedo's
transphasic torpedo is a Starfleet technology, developed sometime in the 2380s.
These torpedoes work on a principle of phase shifting, where the atoms vibrate at a different quantum frequency, thus being able to pass through shields and the outer hull of a vessel, until it reached its target, where it resumed normal phase and detonated, thus reaching a venerable point of whatever it is fighting. these torpedoes have undergone many upgrades in the past 20 years

The Defiant-class starship was officially classified as an attack ship, but began development as a small, highly-powered, heavily-armed starship intended to defend the Federation against galactic threats The USS Defiant (NX-74205) was the first of what was to be a new Federation battle fleet.

The isokinetic cannon is a powerful weapons system developed . Designed to penetrate heavy shielding and inflict serious damage with a single shot, the isokinetic cannon was Developed around 2750 and continues to serve with star fleet


Sub space weapon :
these weapons are among the most dangerous ever conceived.
The weapon was an Isolitic device; many records have still not been made public, but from what has been published it appears that the subspace warhead was composed of a large matter-antimatter charge surrounded by a set of concentric shells composed of Verterium Cortenide and Tungsten-Cobalt-Magnsium. The same material as used in standard warp coils.

Sindarin, Elves:

Folk or sub-race of elves, descendant from a branch of the Teleri that refused to travel to Aman. Although spreaded and divided amongst many countries, the main branch of them are now inhabiting the so called Sacred Sindarin Empire of Aelosia. Smaller and somewhat darker than their Noldor relatives, they're known by their skills in the arts and in the ways of the land.

Aelosia, The Sacred Sindarin Empire of:

Nation founded by the elven survivors of the once Sindarin Realm of Doriath after finding an abandoned Eldar Craftworld. Currently engulfes former Thelas' territories in earth, two colonies (Leithian and Craulnober) in the surface of Mars and the Craftworld's Metropolis. An isolated country with more than the 90% percent of the population composed by elves, yet with a powerful self dependant economy and a pulsating expanding policy. Although it's nominally ruled by an absolute ruler known as "Everqueen", an assembly of the highest oligarchy known as the Noble's Gathering holds the true power.

Nos Thingol, Aelosia Elúrin Nos Dior

Current Everqueen of the Sacred Sindarin Empire of Aelosia. Fabled character during the First Age, according to the scripts of the Sindarin people. Believed lost after the sack of Doriath, she reappeared during and after the War of Wrath to lead her people to the stars, her quest ending after centuries in an Eldar Craftworld, where she again dissapeared for almost one thousand years. Her heir has been designed the Princess Aliria, her far, yet direct, descendant.

Nos Melian, Aliria Nos Dior Nos Elúrin Nos DeHyru

Heir to the throne of the Sacred Sindarin Empire of Aelosia. Famous for her diverse and wanderig trips through the known multiverse. Far descendant of the queen Aelosia Elúrin, she now is being instructed in the ways of the ruler by a multidisciplinary team of mentors from diverse origin. She is also knows as the bethrothed of the Prince Maglor, Heir to the Menelmacari Throne.

Agaraglareb:

"Glorious Blood", in Sindarin, means nobleman or Noble woman. Only applied to the membes of the Noble Houses in the Aelosian Empire, the ruling and highest caste of citizens.

Berethauth:

"Wives of War", a selected and highly trained group of female warriors that guards and protects the Everqueen's best interests, both inside and outside the country. Although never deployed in battle as a regiment, they already have an outstanding fame amongst the aelosian armed forces. They're used mostly as infiltrators, spies, and assassins, although no reports of their actions exist.

Celecrist:

Famous elite force of pilots of the Aelosian Navy, known by their incredible skill and awesome eldar tech, inertialess-driven aircrafts. Their involvement have been remarkable in most military actions ran by the aelosian fleets. Probably the most famous military Corps of the entire Sindarin Empire.

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Boggans:
A race of fae recognized by their short, rotund stature and bushy eyebrows. In the Empire of Resurgent Dream, boggans serve society as carpenters, cooks, stonemasons, household servants, and a number of other occupations. Boggans have two supernatural strengths. When no one is watching, boggans may work at three times the natural rate. Boggans have an innate ability to sense the social dynamics in a room. The one flaw of boggans is their natural need to help. When faced with a person in need, boggans are rarely, if ever, able to resist aiding them.

Eshu:
A race of fae resembling Arab, Indian, or African humans to a large degree, the eshu are recognizable as fae by the slight points to their ears. In the Empire, eshu serve as messengers, performers, and storytellers. Eshu are blessed with a sort of luck which always leads them to any adventure that is to be had and an ability to tell stories of exceeding skill. Eshu are cursed with eternal wanderlust and with an inability to refuse a challenge.

Nockers:
A race of fae recognized by the swirling patterns on their pale skin, nockers are known for their profanity and their knobby builds. In the Empire, nockers serve as smiths, engineers, and inventors. Nockers are blessed with the ability to forge pure dreamstuff into solid form and to cause any broken machine to work simply by intimidating it. Nockers are cursed so that anything one makes always has at least one flaw, forever keeping them from their dream of perfect workmanship.

Pooka:
A diverse race, pooka are recognized by their animalistic features, though different pooka bare the features of different animals. In the Empire, pooka serve as jesters, naturalists, and wordsmiths. Pooka are blessed with the ability to change into the form of their animal affinity when no one is watching and the ability to get others to confide in them. Pooka are cursed with an inability to tell the truth without extreme force of will.

Redcaps:
Redcaps are recognized by their gray skin, worn, yellow, jagged teeth, and the aura of fear surrounding them. In the Empire, redcaps serve no socially acceptable function but normally live as outlaws, cannibals, and bandits, though a few serve as warriors for darker minded nobles. Nonetheless, local religion maintains that redcaps have their place in the scheme of things and that they are as vital to the gods' plans as any. Redcaps are blessed with the ability to eat anything, saving only cold iron and certain magic poisons, and with supernturally enhanced intimidation. Recaps are cursed with an eternal hunger and with a presence which makes almost everyone instinctively dislike them.

Satyrs:
Satyrs, male and female, have the legs of a goat and are covered with goat hair below the waist. Males almost always wear beards and females weear their hair long. In the Empire, satyrs serve as bards, troubadours, and courtesans. Satyrs are blessed with superhuman stamina and the ability to let loose the passions of others with their song. Satyrs are cursed with an inability to control their passions.

Sidhe:
Sidhe are recognized by their beautiful, athletic forms, and the long tapered points of their ears. Sidhe serve as nobles in the Empire, with the full array of functions that entails. Sidhe are blessed with superhuman beauty, grace, empathy, and intimidation. Sidhe are cursed with a weakness to iron greater than that of other fae and a distance from the material world none ever truly overcomes, though many try and some create the illusion.

Sluagh:
Sluagh are pale, skinny creatures, recognized by their lack of teeth. Sluagh serve the Empire as spies, scholars, and assassins. Sluagh are blessed with superhuman senses and the ability to bend their body as though it were rubber. Sluagh are cursed with an inability to speak above a whisper.

Trolls:
Trolls are recognized by their blue skin, horns, and great size. Trolls serve the Empire as police, soldiers, and knights. Trolls are blessed with superhuman strength and with the ability to resist almost any incentive (including drugs, brainwashing, and torture) to violate their word of honor. Trolls are cursed such that if any troll ever does break an oath, that troll will lose their strength forever.

Monte Carlo Beach: Fun-loving, multicultural, multilingual and peaceful region. Characteristic: Most of the things used on the beach are inflatable.

FLuv Boat: Monte Carlo Beach's inFLatable luv boat. Cruises the shores with celebrities and MCB presidents/prime ministers on board.

FLasino: Monte Carlo Beach's inFLatable casino. It's usually erected at the beach. The currency used in the FLasino is the Kiss.

FLub: Monte Carlo Beach's inFLatable castle-shaped pub. Where the nations of Monte Carlo Beach meet to chat and play.

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RRF : Rapid reaction force ( the UFP / TFU Force for when attacks happen they were formed in 2408 in response to the old corpsac conflicts today they are a moderate sized force used to rapidly quell attacks any place they may happen )

AQSM : Artificial Quantum singularity missile used to disable / destroy large groups of ships its rarely used at short rage due to its sheer

Quantum flux cannon:
An Extremely powerful Federal weapon it was deigned in 2898 to counter shivian ships incase they would ever invade . it uses ZPE (Zero point energy ) to destabilize amour and energy barriers at the quantum level

Quantum phase array:
Yet another quantum weapon brought to you by the UFP it’s a powerful beam weapon.

CMXY Quantum phase bank:
Yet another advancement in UFP weaponry uses a Z shaped bank to fire more rapidly than an arced non collimated array, a ship armed with it could easily take on most ships that comes its way


Quantum phase shift torpedo:
Much like the transphaisic torpedoes of modern time yet actually destroys a ship by ripping it apart at the quantum string level.

Zarahemla:

A planet of nearly 3 billion, located in the core region of the delta quadrant, roughly 45,000 Light Years from Sol. This uninhabited world was settled by the Capsule Corporation in the year 100AT (After Triton. Triton was the first established home of the Capsule Corporation). In The Year 175AT, nearing the end of the Red Dragon War, the majority of the Capsule Corporation people relocated to Zarahemla, which quickly became the Capitol of the Capsule Corporation. Now, most on the planet call themselves Zarans, after their new home.

The Planet was chosen for colonization not only because of its uninhabited status, but for its proximity to a CC-discovered stable wormhole that leads directly a similar position in the Andromeda Galaxy. Since its discovery, intergalactic trade and travel has increased significantly, and Zarahemla has become a major hub on the Intergalactic Market. While The Capsule Corporation does have military control and responsibility of the Z.MW-A.A Wormhole, the Wormhole remains very much free to travellers.

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The United Communal Superstate - a region under construction designed to house all those of a communist/socialist disposition.

KIST - Knootian International Stabilisation Treaty. A treaty that increases trade and economic ties between the signatory nations. The goal of the KIST is to establish a framework in which nations can trade according to their own preferences to the mutual benefit of all. Signatories to the treaty can choose to participate in trade at several levels: planned trade, fair trade and free trade. (Knootoss)

Ghul- A rare monster capable of assuming the form of a victim's loved one. The ghul continues the charade for some time before revealing its true form, a bestial monstrosity. A ghul may only be slain if it is killed in a single blow. If a non-fatal blow is dealt, the ghul heals swiftly and no further attacks from the same enemy can harm it that fight. Ghul's live off humanoid flesh and reproduce by lying with dead human women. A child ghul will emerge from the corpse in three days time and reach maturity after three more days. An individual ghul may only reproduce once every one hundred years.

Gryphon-A rare magical beast, half-lion and half-raptor. It is a great hoarder of treasure. The creatures are highly intelligent and often seek wizards or philosophers for long, abstract conversations. Once a gryphon has made a friend, its loyalty is boundless. Gryphons mate for life and reproduce every ten years, having a single egg.

Telgorthrind:- Second High Farseer of Tor Yvresse, Heir to Melien (He who was a Council). 'Died' during the First, and currently only, Web War. Currently his soul resides within the Flagship of the First Khaine's Fleet, The Sacriface. As the dominant persona of the vessels Infinity circuit. (A means of storing Eldar Souls) Is finding adjustment strange.

Iyaana:- Telgorthrinds Heir and current High Farseer. A Proud and somewhat arrogant woman, she questions much of the old alliances of the Kionash. Neogitator of the Keigh Pact, she has united the peoples of Exodite and Kionash for the first time.

Rai'Star:- Title appointed to the Clan King of the Exodite peoples that form the Keigh of Tor Yvresse, second to Iyaana on the Council. Only Council member not to be a Farseer. (Title also roughly means Warmaster)

Darvins:- Official title President for life of Tor Yvresse-Mars. Unofficial title Farseer of Mars. Member of the Council with specific duties in regards to the Martian colony.

Galdern:- Farseer with chief duties towards Xeno Studies, and Mon-Keigh affairs. Maintains a nmilitary outpost on Earth, and conducts studies into all things Xenos. His main areas of concern are Xeno-Magical and Xeno-Religious studies, finding in them the greatest challange, and understanding of the Mon-Keigh. Member of the Council.

Wraith-Prince;- Adaption of the Wraithlord model of warmachines both Seer and fighter. Considered the first new war machine to be invented by the Keigh of Tor Yvresse in Thousends of years.

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Beholder: - Also called Spheres of Many Eyes or Eye Tyrants, Beholders are 8-foot wide spherical creatures. Their body, a bulbous orb that hovers above the ground, is dominated by one main central eye. Ten smaller eyes attached to swinging tentacles sprout from the top of the orb. A maw of many long and vicious teeth extends below the central eye. These creatures often attack without provocation, and are terrible opponents, as their many eyes are capable of generating powerful magical rays, and the central eye has many powerful abilities, such as the ability to negate magic or dominate the minds of it's victims.

Gauth: - Known as well as the Lesser Beholder, the Gauth is a 4-foot wide orb dominated by a central eye. Six smaller eyes on stalks sprout from the top of it's body. It is a rapacious and tyrannical creature, that seeks to exact tribute from anything weaker than itself, and often attacks other creatures simply to acquire their wealth. See also Beholder.

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Aerion, Grand Kingdom of: The nation of Aerion had once been a land with numerous nomadic clans, which formed into twenty large tribes. These tribes formed a loose alliance under the Council of Tribes, which became the first national government, and led to the modernization of Aerion. Aerion has been through many successive regimes, most dictatorial in nature but not in name. Currently Aerion is a monarchy with many megacorporations having significant power as well.

Astevane: Astevane is the capital of Aerion, and has been the capital of Aerion since the time of the Council of Tribes. It is built in the early Greeko-Roman architecture of Aerion, with the original city design being of this style. Now it has many modern elements, and is divided into districts. The historic area is contained within the Royal District, the center of the capital.

Lava Hags- A race of very rare monstrous creatures native to the Mt. Selporia, the only active volcano in the Resurgent Dream. Lave hags can spit flaming material but their attacks, while certainly dangerous, are no more powerful than most those of more mundane warriors. Ultimately, it is more the fear associated with these creatures than their actual strength that makes people fear them.

LLF: Abbervation for Lloth Liberation Front

Lloth Liberation Front: Terrorists that was created in 1996 to rebel against the goverment of Drizzts Army, even thou its roots were in WW2 during the Drizzts Army invovlment in the war. The main goals of the group is to bring down the goverment of Drizzts Army and reestablish the evil religion of Lloth, but the group is being known as a regional threat to the Zooige Isles, mainly Zooigedom and Redmire, due to the bombings of their embassys in Drownin and the raids against Redmire and Drizzt Royal Guard special forces on Isla Sornia

Corrina-High Queen Corrina ni Gwydion, the overall ruler of the Empire of the Resurgent Dream, a Seelie Sidhe of House Gwydion

FPS- Federation of Populated Systems, which places emphasis more on science and exploration than conquest. Strongly against conquering.

King Jahl Cameria - Self Declared King of the Kingdom of Flairdom {also known as a Tyrant}

Sarrow Von Fardow - General of King Jahl and His Vast Army of Flairdom

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As for what you ask, Goobergunchia, I am not quite sure of what does it mean.

First, I would like to state that I applaud Technocratic Republics, both in and out of character, on this most noble undertaking. :)

Now, here are a few of things that I'd like to have added to the encyclopedia (already alphabetized for the convenience of the person who has to enter it :)). I apologize if I went a little overboard:

Ashern Commandos: The secret service of Olwe. An elite special forces unit consisting entirely of Vratix. In addition to protecting the Royal House of Olwe, they also perform other missions as assigned.

Conclave, The (Conclave Region (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/50099/page=display_region/region=the_conclave)): A very closely allied group of nations that exists as a sanctuary from persecution for those who practice magic (in any form).

East Olwe: A heavily fortified island nation that marks the far eastern border of The Conclave. Center of naval operations for almost the entire region. An annex of Olwe.

Ewok: A bear-like creature, about half human size, that lives in the forests of Olwe. Ewoks are intelligent, but their society has not advanced beyond the tribal level yet.

Olwe: A hero from the First Age of the Conclave, he was the first Conclave noble to fall in battle. His sacrifice was honored by having a nation named after him.

Olwe, Grand Duchy of: One of the oldest nations in the Conclave, but also one of the most liberal. The government has always been particularly active in environmental matters, and the nation has established itself as a place for those who love nature.

Piñata: The first, and so far only, Grand Duke of Olwe. A Planeswalker, he has served as Olwe's national leader for nearly three centuries.

Planeswalker: A type of extremely powerful wizard, capable of traveling between universes (planes) without technological aid. Planeswalkers do not age, so it is not uncommon for them to be tens of thousands of years old.

Vratix: A large (nine to eleven feet tall when standing only on its hind legs), sentient insect species that looks like a giant praying mantis. Native to the jungles and tropical rainforests of Olwe. The claws on their front pair of limbs are capable of tearing through metal.

Here are some generic abbreviations along with some more specific ones...

AAM = air-to-air missile
AAW = anti-air warfare
AD = air defence
ADS = air defence suppression
AEW = airborne early warning
AIP = air independent propulsion
APAR = active phased array radar
ASCM = anti-ship cruise missile
AShM = anti-ship missile
ASM = air-to-surface missile; anti-ship missile
ASuW = anti-surface warfare
ASW = anti-submarine warfare
CIWS = close-in weapon system
CODOG = combined operation, diesel and gas [turbine]
COGAG = combined operation, gas [turbine] and gas [turbine]
CONAG = combined operation, nuclear and gas
CPP = complete package pricing
CS = Counsellor of State
DP = dual purpose
DPR = domestic production rights
EARS = electromagnetic aircraft recovery system
ECCM = electronic counter-countermeasures
ECM = electronic countermeasures
EMALS = electromagnetic aircraft launching system
ETC = electro-thermal chemical
EW = electronic warfare
F/A = fore and aft; fighter/attack (aircraft)
FC = fuel cell
FN = favoured nation; Fabrique National, Herstal, Belgium
GP = general purpose
GWLS = guided weapon launcher system
GWS = guided weapon system
HINMG = His Isselmerian and Nielander Majesty's Government
HINMS = His Isselmerian and Nielander Majesty's Ship
HMG = His Majesty's Government
HWT = heavyweight torpedo, generally 533mm in diameter
IFEP = integrated full electric propulsion
IMW = Isselmere Motor Works
INA = Isselmere-Nieland Army
INNEC = Isselmere-Nieland Nuclear Energy Commission
ISOMS = integrated ship operations managment system; Linux-based open architecture combat and support systems complex
KL = Knight of the Royal Bedlinen, an Isselmere-Nielander honorific established in 1235 A.D. for those subjects who had devotedly committed themselves to the monarchy. Generally granted to high-ranking public servants.
KT = Knight of the (Hoary) Tern, an Isselmere-Nielander honorific established in 1426 A.D. for subjects and foreign dignitaries who had shown steadfast loyalty to the monarchy and State whether in war or in peace. Generally granted to senior armed forces officers and foreign heads of state.
LWR = laser warning receiver
LWT = lightweight torpedo, generally 324mm in diameter
MED = marine engine (reciprocating), diesel
MFN = most favoured nation
MICA = missile d'interception, de combat et d'autodéfense AAM, with either imaging infra-red (IIR) or active radar seekers (RF)
MP = Member of Parliament
MTFN = most trusted and favoured nation
MTG = marine turbine, gas
NAIADS = naval autonomous integrated air defence systems
P/S = port and starboard; as for F/A
PAAMS = principal anti-air missile system
PC = Privy Counsellor
PDMS = point defence missile system
PEM = polymer electrolyte membrane
RAM = rolling airframe missile system
RINA = Royal Isselmere-Nieland Arsenal
RINAF = Royal Isselmere-Nieland Air Force
RINM = Royal Isselmere-Nieland Marines
RINN = Royal Isselmere-Nieland Navy
RSIN = Royal Shipyards of Isselmere-Nieland
RST = retractable submerged turret
SAM = surface-to-air missile
SCR = super-cavitating round(s)
SELKIE = submarine emissions location and kinetics integration electronics, the local version of SLAT
SLAT = système de lutte anti-sous-marin or anti-submarine warfare system
STOVL = short take-off and vertical landing
TT = torpedo tube(s)
VL-MICA = vertically launched point-defence missile system based on the MICA air-to-air missile
VLS = vertical launch system

TGPS
Torsg Global Positioning System similar to GPS in function.
TGPS was designed and developed as a joint project by Torsg General Machinery and Torsg Electronics.

Torsg(city)
Torsg is large metropolis that has always been economical and govermental centre of Torsg Empire. Famous for colossal trillion dollar Imperial Palace and other intresting places such as Imperial Museum, Main Torsg Temple, Museum of Unexplained, Imperial street nightclubs etc.

DoomHammer
Long-range ICBM missile developed by Torsg Aviatonics.
Details classified.

Doomhammer MK2
Future successor of DoomHammer missile.
Details classified.

God’s Arrow
Cruise missile with advanced internal guidance system developed by Torsg Aviatonics.

Torsg Electronics
Largest electronics company in the empire.
Specialising on many areas from household electronics to computers.

Torsg Federal Arms
One of oldest companies in the empire.
Torsg federal arms utilises latest technology and tradiotional techniques. Every firearm is handmade by professional gunsmiths.

Torsg General Machinery
A huge company specialising in all kinds of machinery from generators to military hardware. Torsg General Machinery has always been one of leading machinery companies in Torsg Empire with virtually no competition.

TorsgMobile
Largest automobile company in the empire.
TorsgMobile cars are known for their durability, their raw power and fuel-consumption. TorsgMobile is currently trying to develop high-power hydrogen combustion engine because the rising oil prices.

Torsg Aviationics
Aeronautics company specialising on commercia and military aircraft as well as rocketry. Torsg Aviationics is known for it's love of airships and still manufactures Zeppelins which are still actively used by Torsg Airlines.

Torsg Airlines
Oldest airliner company in the empire. Famous for it's Zeppelins which are still actively used and quite popular. Torsg Airlines is looking to develop intercontinental skyliner ship.

Holy Emperor Torsg XXX
Thirtiest emperor of The Holy Empire of Torsg.
Torsg emperor is a supreme leader of the nation.

Danwyth-King Danwyth ap Gwydion, King of Shieldcrest. High Queen Corrina's twin brother, born only two minutes after her, Danwyth inherited their mother's throne in Shieldcrest while Corrina inherited the High Throne. Corrina believed this division of their inheritance would prevent the rulers of the other kingdoms from seeing the Empire as mere vassalage to Shieldcrest. Of course, there are still many lesser titles and lands held by both Corrina and Danwyth that make it clear to any without even a rudimentary knowledge of heraldry that Shieldcrest is linked to the Imperial Court in ways no other kingdom can match.

Beatrice-Grand Duchess Beatrice ni Gwydion, the elder of High Queen Corrina's two younger sister's, Grand Duchess of Shadowfire, and the only member of the Imperial Family to show a serious interest in humans or in technology, widely considered the leader of the Modernists

Nianki-Grand Duchess Nianki ni Gwydion, the youngest of High Queen Corrina's siblings, known for her prowess as a warrior, her bluntness, her pride, her temper, and got being unusually muscular for a sidhe female, Grand Duchess of Frostplain

Yuengling - Capital City of The Northern Empire of Jagermeistria. Located in the eastern Jagermeistrian province of Ascador (Pop. 7.2 million)

Quincinnati - Largest City in The Northern Empire Of Jagermeistria. Located in the northern Jagermeistrian province of Border Crossing. Birthplace of Donald W. Hahn, founder of the Jagermistrian Empire. (Pop. 16.4 million)

Hahn, Donald W. (b. 427 - d. 498) - Founder of the Northern Empire of Jagermeistria. Born in the metropolis of Quincinnati.

N'or - City in the southern Jagermeistrian province of N'or. The city is home to the largest port in Jagermestria. (Pop. 10.3 million)

The Northern Empire of Jagermeistria - Founded in 454 by Donald W. Hahn, Jagermesitra was originally a republic, with five constituant provinces. As the young nation grew, surrounding provinces applied to join the republic. The Jagermeistrian Republic soon contained all provinces on the Midcontinent, save for the Province of N'or. In 469, founder and Co-Consul Donald W. Hahn assassinated his colleague Russell Ussery, and took control of the Jagermeistrian Provincial Congression (JPC). Donald W. Hahn was declared Imperator by the JPC, and granted absolute dictatorial authority. In 470, Imperator Hahn authorized the invasion of N'or, which had the largest seaport on the Midcontinent. In 498, at the age of 71, after 27 years of failure in N'or, Imperator Hahn went to the N'orvian front, to take command of Jagermeistrian troops. It was there that Donald W. Hahn, the founder and leader of Jagermeistria, died, asleep in his command tent. The Jagermeistrian people elected Eric C. Ross the next Imperator for life. The province of N'or, soon after the death of Donald W. Hahn, ceased hostilities, and on March 1st, 500, the Province of N'or was admitted into the Jagermeistrian Empire. The N'orvian Bill for Admittance, was closer than any vote in known Jagermeistrian history It was decided by 15 votes. This the the current list of provinces in the Northern Empire of Jagermesitria:
Ascador
Avondale
Beyonne
Border Crossing
Canadensis
Cort
Czanska
Devolnok
Ewan
Frontino
Geirg
Ghorig
Gorinth
Hackett
Hellovia
Illycium
Johnovia
Jinland
Kings
Kinney
Knoblovium
Labia
Lingus
Lhoto
McLaughlin
N'or
Septavium

10000 Islands: Third biggest player-created region in NationStates. Run by a part-appointed, part-elected body called the Council of Nine.

TITO (Ten Thousand Islands Treaty Organisation): A very active defender force.

Aiwyn-Empress Aiwyn ni Gwydion, Empress of Akaton and Crown Princess of the Resurgent Dream. Aiwyn is the eldest daughter of High Queen Corrina and the wife of Lord Draconis.

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Invaders - An organization within NationStates founded on June 14th, 2004 led through democratic government. Formed by the regions of "The Homeland", "Domination of the World", and "A Better Colonial Ambition" into the region of "Invaders". Originally led by the Four Founding Fathers, being Doobius, Accordan, The Heights, and Domination, and known as the "Command Council". Official language: English. Motto: "Ego Sum Ideo Vici" meaning "We are, therefore we conquer." Currently uses www.invaders.ca.tt as International Headquarters. Operates corely through region-crashing (see Region-Crashing). Regions controlled by Invaders may be referenced by either an "Invaders Province" or "Invaders Territory".

Shonar Bangla: Large democratic nation in eastern India, encompassing West Bengal and Bangladesh. We are a Muslim-majority region with a significant Hindu minority, along with Christians and Buddhists. We are the official Office of Cartography in India, and Internal Affairs Minister of the region India.

The Secular Nationalist Party of Shonar Bangla: Largest political party in the Parliament of Shonar Bangla. Realizing that Shonar Bangla is very diverse religiously, the Secular Nationalists are the biggest nationalist patriotic group. Have a larger following amongst the military, and equal following in both majority and minority communities.

Bangla: Official language of The Secular Nationalists of Shonar Bangla.

Shutanuti: Capital of The Secular Nationalists of Shonar Bangla, major trading center, port city in India, situated at the mouth of River Ganga/Padma, on the distributary Hooghly. Also has a major international airport.

Eden Gardens: Largest cricket stadium in the world, with capacity of 110,000, located in the city of Shutanuti, capital of The Secular Nationalists of Shonar Bangla.

Sky Ship: Any large vessel that is capable of remaining stationary the air without the assistance of aerodynamics. They are typically held aloft by either an anti-gravity system or through the use of arcane magicks. In some more archaic instances a sky ship may make use of a blimp-like arrangement of lighter-than-air gas. Sky ships are the primary military vehicles of Akaton's Imperial Sky Navy.

Lattice construction: A process in which a building or item is formed by drawing raw materials into a gravitic wire matrix. A crew must first assemble a framework of nano-wire in the exact form of the structure to be place. The final step involves using a gravitic power cell to charge the nano-wire matrix to the exact gravitational frequency as the building materials in order to draw said materials into the matrix. Once the matrix has been assembled, the construction process only takes seconds.
Note1: structures requiring moving parts (such as doors) require very complex lattice patterns.
Note 2: Lattice construction is not practical for very large structures, due to the vast amount of energy needed to charge the matrix.

Draconis, Phaeton: Current emperor of Akaton. He is a High Elf, roughly 6'4'' in height, with black and silver hair. He is currently 456 years in age and has ruled for the past two centuries. He recently married the crown princess of the Resurgent Dream, Aiwyn ni Fiona, forming an alliance with that nation.

Praetorian Guard

The elite bodyguard of a Roman emperor, approximately the size of a legion.

IITTAALLIIAA uses them to protect Emperor Iovinius Antonius Maxus. :gundge:

Durias, Daniel - king of Podunavia. Born in a modest family , he appeared on the public scene in a period of great unrest. After the former president fleed the country, he became First Secretary of The Reconstruction Council, and, after two years, he was voted President. He won a second mandate, but soon after the elections the Parliament named him king.
S-3 - State Security Service Of Podunavia. It was formed after Podunavia became a kingdom, from the Extern Informations Service, State Protection Service, and Podunavian Inteligence Service. It is composed of 5 Directorates, of whom the fifth is in charge with the king protection, having unlimited powers, beeing directly subordonated to the king. It is thought that The fifth Directorate is the main inteligence agency, but there's nothing official.
Kustenja - Capital city of Podunavia. A medium port-town 50 years ago, he replaced Bacarje as capital after the proclamation of the kingdom. Now it is the largest city in Podunavia, being the home of about 20% of the Podunavian populatian.

Agwene-Princess Agwene ni Gwydion, the High Queen's adolescent daughter and a blossoming young lady

Evinsia, Republic of
Small, prosperous nation. Deeply faith-based, but doesn't hesitate to use force at the slightest provocation. Every citizen required to own at least four firearms, resulting in a low crime rate. One of the more conservative nations. Military mainly consists of Combloc surplus. Has English as official language and Evinsian Mark as official currency.

Freebird
National Anthem of Evinsia. Performed by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

The Neo Tyr Archipelago : The island chain where Neo Tyr is situated upon. The larger islands are to the center, with the islands thinning out as one heads outward until it becomes an ocean.

Kyrall: Also called "Kirell" by some. The captial of Neo Tyr. It is a huge city atop a rather large island. The city itself is very crowded, yet is not very dirty or crime filled. Places of interest include the enormous Government Building, the opulent Lani Institute, The Under, the airport upon the ocean Kyrall International, and the renowned Grey Church.

"Natives": A general term for the Polynesian esqe natives inhabitants of Neo Tyr. They are in a minority, yet still hold considerable influence. The southern islands have many ties to the natives.

"Mad" Serge Llamanian: A former king. He was rather insane, and had an immense paranoia. His reign saw a revamp or the military system. Father of the current ruler Marimeta Cicily Llamanian.

Barren Halo: A ring of islands far from the main islands of Neo Tyr. They are small islands with very little life on them. Seen as an annoyance in previous times, they now house the little known "Artimis Systems Net" defense system, commissioned in secret by the King Serge Llamanian.

Blue Song Corporation: Neo Tyr's largest company. It has investments in numerous domestic affairs, and is beginning to expand to become a international corporation.

Somalialand Fedrative Association: The originazation that deals with drugs and weapons in somalialand, it also protects ships in the coast

Somalialand Footbal League: Somalialand football league, Football league is a 20 league team, almost every major city has one and only three of them are a world class teams with world attention on them

Somalis: Native somalis

Shisheye dhowe: Neutralized citizen of somalialand

SFF or The Somalialand Football Federation: The orginazation the deals with all football things in Somalialand, it also funds the national team and the SFL or the somalialand football league


SMP: The Somalialand Mlitary Police is a Goverment Police that gurds the President and other Officla at risk

I see something new developing here I..I just don't know what it is :)

Vicotira-Princess Vicotira ni Gwydion, Corrina's youngest daughter and the only child in the imperial family

The Confederacy of Raqalav: A zero-tolerance league of lesser city-states with a totalitarian leader, located within the Dominion.

Führerprinzip: Each organisation is seen as a hierarchy of leaders, where every leader has absolute responsibility in his/her own area, and complete subordination. This idea was based on the function of military organisations where it is still used today.

Proletariat: The class of industrial wage earners who, possessing neither capital nor production means, must earn their living by selling their labor. A lot to do with Marxism.

Führerprinzip: Each organisation is seen as a hierarchy of leaders, where every leader has absolute responsibility in his/her own area, and complete subordination. This idea was based on the function of military organisations where it is still used today.

Proletariat: The class of industrial wage earners who, possessing neither capital nor production means, must earn their living by selling their labor. A lot to do with Marxism.
hello.

this thing about your definition of the proletraiat -- well that's a lie. i mean your definition of it. that's a overt and utter lie!

really, it is.

common objective understanding hold sthat what totalitarianism has glorified as the proletariat is a slave caste, so glorified in order to make it seem more seductive for the slave to barter for their own status as slaves. you know it and i know it. why lie in THIS forum? to embarass yourself?

the wole idea of the proletariat is nopthing more than a glorification mad e to keep people determined to keep themselves down. worse than revolt -- people would actually realise that they didnd't need to buy in to what the State sells them disguised as te glory of proletarian life. they would just jump out of that track altogether and slack off.

the idea of the glorified proletariat benefits the bosses who want to feed soldiers into their permanent revolution campaign -- and there is the lie right there. Anne Frank could tell you about it. she was a genius that Soc8ialists silenced.

the only way to overrule me on this issue is to whole heartedly commit to the lie -- which is all socialist dictators do anyway. the permanent revolution never resolves -- it's just there tokeep people angry and dependent on, well, fuhrers, i guess. you did this as a joke or something, right?

the Commonwealth of Terran Individualists contemplates the brash dishonesty of socialist waste of living human resources, precious beyond price. some laugh and others spit, disgusted with the memory of the evils that many of our citizens, a large number of them defectors and emigres from lands where socialist dictators were making life hell and promising the moon.

The People's Republic of Coldorra: 1) A political philosophy based around the concept of Socialism on a non-governmental scale. 2) A nation destroyed in a nuclear war around 400 years ago.

"Coldorran Support": Term used in international politics to refer to nations that achieve nuclear power at an early stage due to support from major superpowers.

CAF: Coldorran Armed Forces. Previously the national armed forces of the nation Coldorra. Now a paramilitary Socialist group, made up of those who survived the nuclear catastrophy, operating from the People's Republic of Independent Wiccans.

Mikhayl Ruzhyo: Former First Minister of the Coldorran Republic. Now leader of the CAF paramilitary group. Last seen within Pentacle, the capital of Independent Wiccans.

Communist Tadjikistan: A breakaway nation which was granted soverignty after Coldorran military intervention gave the nation it's freedom. Re-annexed into Tadjikistan after the destruction of Coldorra.

The People's Republic of Independent Wiccans: A nation based around the ideas of religious tolerance and full civil rights. Contains alot of religions, predominantly Wicca. It has no Christian presence after Christians attempted to launch a coup d' etat. Has a consitution based around religious democracy.

The People's Republic of Independent Wiccans Civil War:: Fundamentalist Christians within the state disheartened with the idea of religious freedoms, resulting in a civil war. Wiccans won the civil war through the use of magick and popular support. Remaining Christians driven from the country.

Head Priest Takha:: Leader of the People's Republic of Independent Wiccans. Dedicated to ensuring civil rights are met by the government. Sympathetic to Socialist and Liberal agendas.

CT-1 'Shadow':: Armoured unit equipped with experimental cloaking technologies. Destroyed with the loss of the nation of Coldorra.

Free Socialist:: Unarmed colony vessel launched as part of the Coldorran space project. Scrapped after the nation's destruction due to lack of logistical support.

Rutio Manufacturing:: Weapons suppliers, the largest state-sponsored corporation stationed in Coldorra. Destroyed during Coldorra's nuclear war.

Coldorran Taxes:: A personal tax of 20% to those with an annual income of under $25,000. A personal tax of 60% for those above. Normal corporate taxes of 80%. State-sponsored corporations taxed at 0%-60%.

APATN - Refer to Association of Preservation of All Things Natural

Association of Preservation of All Things Natural (APATN) - It is the brainchild of the people of Lovers Eden located in a vast complex to preserve information, pictures and objects of importance of all forms of life on earth so that if one day they should become extinct, people will be able to remember it as in life. (we just pray it doesn't come to that!)

Love-Edian - the term used to describe an individual located in the nation Lovers Eden (other uses - Love-edia, Love-edians, Love-edianing)

Lovidise - the central park of Lovers Eden where all citizens visit atleast once a year to share their love in all forms with fellow Love-Edians. It is also home to the Association of Preservation of All Things Natural (APATN)

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Isam, the Most Holy Christian Empire of - A Christian Fundamentalist state, ruled by the Holy Father. Totalitarian and intolerant of other beliefs. Non-Christian monotheists are second class citizens (although only a short way behind the first class) while polytheism and atheism are illegal, punishable by deportation/exile, prison sentence or death. Has just emerged from a long period of isolationism (i.e. just been reactivated).

IFU/Imperial Faith Union - Religious-based alliance founded by Isam, now no longer in existence. Prominent members include the Stellar Empire of Onarr, the Nomadic Republic of Sann and the Technocracy of The Arcane Order.

Holy Father, the - Supreme Ruler of Isam, he is considered a direct channel to God and his word is considered law

Lord Seceretary, the - Second most powerful man in Isam after the Holy Father. Does not have authority to command Holy Ghost Operatives, the Chaplaincy or the Nazareth Stormtroopers but can control anything else. In practice the Offico Spiritus Sancti, the Chaplaincy and the Nazareth will obey him.

Archdeacon - Commanding officer of one of the Seven Armies of Isam

Archzealot - Commanding officer of one of the Seven Air-Fleets of Isam

Archflagellant - Commanding officer of one of the Seven Navies of Isam

Archbishop of Isam - A civic leader in control of one of the departments of the Hierarchy (e.g. Archbishop of Foreign Affairs, Archbishop of Control)

Hierarchy of Isam - Government of Isam. Totally Church-based/controlled

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Necros-Vacuia, The Dominion of: A large, tropical island nation currently ruled by a pseudo-Marxist dictatorship and known for both its technological advancement and its rigid, ruthlessly efficient governmental system. Comprised of five major ethnicities, all of whom have been on the island since ancient times. A considerable military power with slightly expansionist tendencies. The national language is Okhutaran (a bizarre and difficult hybrid of Russian and Japanese) and the national currency is the vermiis.

Mt. Inferno: The massive shield volcano at the center of Necros-Vacuia, it is considered generally dormant, though it probably should be listed as active. Known as "Y'kannathi" in Okhutaran; the name means "Hell-Gate."

Nu-Okhutara: The ancient name for Necros-Vacuia, meaning "new home." It is considered by the Dominion government and the general population to be a reminder of past hardships, and as such its usage in speech is outlawed.

Lord Praetor: The highest governmental office in Necros-Vacuia, he is the supreme dictator and unquestioned authority in the Dominion. Has power over both the High Governing Council and the Party of the Red Star, despite the fact that he is selected by a consensus from both. The current Lord Praetor is Thraakan Al'techran Naal.

Supreme Executor: The second-in-command of the Lord Praetor, he is generally considered to be the "successor" to the current dictator. Is in charge of making sure the will of the Lord Praetor is fully enforced. Also head of the High Governing Council.

High Governing Council (N-VHGC): A body that consists of the Executors for each Commissariat, the PRS President-Secretary, and the Supreme Executor. Responsible for general policy creation and governmental decisions.

Commissariat: A Necros-Vacuian governmental department, each one ruling over a certain area of Necros-Vacuian sovereignity. Havarran Dzerrin, for example, is Executor for the notorious Commissariat of National Security.

Executor: Head official of a Commissariat.

Party of the Red Star (PRS): A pseudo-Marxist political party which preaches the theory of "Imperial Communism", the sole political force in the Dominion of Necros-Vacuia, though the Party itself is branching out to a global domain. Its founder was Ravann Aleris, head of the Fist of the Red Star revolutionary movement. Headed by the President-Secretary.

Internal Security Agency (ISA): The all-pervasive internal intelligence and secret police force of the Dominion, the ISA is notorious for its treachery and its sheer brutality. Most human rights allegedly perpetrated by Dominion government personnel can at least be linked to the infamous ISA, or to Havarran Dzerrin, the National Security Executor in charge of it. However, the ISA also is responsible for the lack of violent crime in Necros-Vacuia.

Army of Oblivion: Created as a result of radiation, genetic experimentation and cybernetic implants, the Army of Oblivion is a force made up completely of the Apollyonids, reanimated corpses who are almost invincible on the battlefield. The Army of Oblivion has not been deployed as of yet outside of Necros-Vacuia.

Shogg-Akoraal: Predatory, venomous bipedal reptiles native to Necros-Vacuia and standing about 10' tall. Resemble somewhat a combination of the 'Alien' envisioned by H.R. Giger and the ancient Velociraptor genus of dinosaur. Capable of chameleon-like color changing. Highly territorial and able to withstand fire from Necros-Vacuian pulse rifles.

Sephirothic Church: The dominant religious order of the Dominion, existing from ancient times. It holds that the Predecessors, the alien race that at one time inhabited Necros-Vacuia, were the descendants of the ancient Gods of the Sephiroth. Its holy book, the Marashahan, is unique in that it is constantly being revised as the country develops; the Lord Praetors, according to the Church, are the chosen heirs of the Predecessors, and the rightful rulers of the Dominion. Its rituals are arcane and often involve various forms of blood sacrifice.

Necros-Vacuian: Also known as Nu-Okhutaran, the dominant ethnicity of the Dominion. Generally possessed of rather pale skin, slightly slanted eyes, heavy freckles, and dark, curly hair. Necros-Vacuians also exhibit a very high metabolism and a tendency toward emotional repression.

Hammani: The second most common ethnicity in Necros-Vacuia, they originate from an ancient Muslim Calpihate that once ruled the island.
Naturally bald, the Hammani have light brown skin and are much taller than Necros-Vacuians, with a generally muscular build. Hammani are much more gregarious and outgoing than Necros-Vacuians. Speak Arabic, and are mostly Shi'a Muslims.

Vyrnn: The descendants of the ancient kings of Necros-Vacuia, the Vyrnn suffered horrific oppression in the Second Wailing War, and are still the victims of discrimination, sadly, in many aspects of Dominion society. Vyrnn are albino, with very tall, slender bodies and some telekinetic/telepathic abilities. Vyrnn are slightly arrogant and overly long-winded, but have an incredible capacity for compassion and understanding. Speak Vyrnnasa and Vyrnnal (Highborn and Vulgate Vyrnn-Tongue, an odd, lilting language variety sounding a little like a variant of Elvish...only...not.)

Hispan-Ashkenazi: Descended from a lost expedition of Spanish Jews who found and attempted to conquer the ancient Necros-Vacuia, the Hispan-Ashkenazi are a people of rather short stature, not even reaching the 5'8" mark average for most Necros-Vacuians, but of a youthful and extremely attractive appearance, as a rule. Devoutly religious, the Hispan-Ashkenazi are usually rather shy and reclusive, placing an emphasis on scholastic learning over all else. Speak both Yispanic (a mix of Yiddish and Spanish) and classical Yiddish.

Rekk: Born out of the chaos of the Second Wailing War, this race of underground people's very *existence* is totally denied by the Dominion government, and especially by the Vyrnn, from whom they are descended. The Rekk were created by hideous medical experimentation, the result of attempts to literally crossbreed the Vyrnn with shogg-akoraals; horrifically enough, the attempts not only succeeded, but produced a viable ethnicity. Rekk are totally hairless and absolutely pure white, with patterns of gray scales running over most of their bodies, as well as large, colorblind eyes similar to a shogg-akoraal's, claw-like fingers and hands, and digitigrade legs. They have highly developed psionic abilities, including pyrokinesis and a limited form of mind control (which helps them blend into Necros-Vacuian society.) Rekk as a rule are cold, with a tendency towards contempt for "fleshlings" and their affairs; they are very much loyal to the Necros-Vacuian government, and seem to be interested in little more than serving it.

Apollyonids: Biomechanical creatures that were once human beings, the Apollyonids are the shock troops of the Dominion, making up the mainstay of the Army of Oblivion. These creatures resemble skinless, extremely malformed humans with long, sharp teeth and claws, as well as an infamous tendency towards feeding on living humans. Apollyonids are not a real ethnicity in Necros-Vacuia; they are supersoldiers, and serve only one purpose: war and destruction, hence their name.

Kthuli: The vaguely insect/squidlike biomechanical drones that are nearly as all-pervasive as the ISA throughout the Dominion, these creatures fly under their own power and carry a camera with capabilities comparable to the eyesight of most falcons. Also have a small bioelectric shock weapon and grasping arms.

Hivelings: Much larger and much more dangerous biomech drones, about the size of a small car with an insectoid appearance...possess a pair of bio-plasma cannons capable of destroying a Predator-GX in five hits, as well as a thick carapace and destructive grasping mouthparts. Have been known, however, to lose fights to shogg-akoraals.

Olympinite: A material created by the fusion of refined titanium and uranium, this metal is capable of withstanding anything below HV projectile rounds, and when pure, can even reflect laser energy and low-degree plasma shots; the Dominion uses it in armor for most of their vehicles, though the highest-grade goes into the armor of the Apollyonids.

Go'zkuten'ai: Large, double-bladed swords similar to a fusing of two Japanese katanas, without the curve to the blade. Developed by the ancient Nu-Okhutaran Templar, knights who were and to some degree still are the prototype heroes in the Dominion. Able to cut through solid steel; however, in the hands of an unskilled user, can be as dangerous to wielder as to foe.

NM450-AR Pulse Rifle: A thick, stubby, short-barreled olive carbine with a 500-round magazine that is capable of fully automatic fire through an electronic pulse-fire mechanism. Fires AP and HV bullets, and has a small 20-round grenade launcher below the main barrel. A remote sight set to the eye eliminates sighting need, as the NM450-AR autotracks to it. Carried by most Necros-Vacuian police/security forces and the Dominion Army; it is also, on a limited basis, available for private lease by citizens.

A/SF-35 Predator-GX: The mainstay fighter aircraft of the Dominion Air Force, the Predator is comprised mostly of a hexagonical cockpit and curved, forward-swept wings, with a set of five large engines in the back. Said engines are comprised of two aerial jets, two rocket boosters, and an ion engine for space travel, which the Predator-GX is also capable of on a limited basis. The aircraft is pure black, with an olympinite hull, and is armed with twin pulse cannons in the nose, as well as two argon laser emitters in the wings, and a full complement of HST and TagTrc air-to-air missiles...they may also be armed with Falcon air-to-surface missiles and HX-9 "FYSU" cruise bombs.

MDP-450 Magician: These large, sleek aircraft, resembling somewhat of a cross between a flying saucer and a four-winged B-2 Lancer, are the second most infamous weapon of the Dominion Air Force...though they do have several turreted pulse cannons for defense, the real power comes from their modified "Kthula" biomechanical drones; said drones are set to a certain frequency by the aircraft and then released to attack their targets relentlessly with diamond-edged olympinite blades and a powerful nitroglycerin explosive. Magicians have four aerial jets and can match a Predator-GX in manuverability, if not speed....they can also carry a full complement of Shrike air-to-air smart missiles and HX-40 cluster bombs.

Alp Arslan, the theocracy of
A small rocky island based in the Chiaroscuro Archipelago, it was for many years simply the resting place of a national hero. However, when a boat of refugees seeking political asylum crash-landed on the island they founded a society that was to flourish into one of the largest and most successful of the island chain. Heavily conditioned by the principles of Maslow and the 'memento mori' tradition of a small group of ethnic christians and muslims who made up the original group of island-dwellers, the Church of Alp Arslan became a sprawling, poweful entity which slowly took control of governmental policy, promoting an odd mix of militarism, restraint and multiculturalism. Fearing and dispairing the belief system and percieved corruption of this institution, Suleiman Arslan led a small group of political rebels to found 'Kakopsychia' on a neighboring island.

Kakopsychia, the free land of
Founded as an anti-state to that of Alp Arslan, 'Kakopsychia' is a play on Maslow's idea of 'Eupsychia': a perfect society of 1000 self-actualised individuals. Suleiman Arslan's government actually advocates freedom from governmental and religious control: this applies as much to Kakopsychia's big business as Kakopsychians themselves. This being said, it shares many similarities with Alp Arslan. It advocates multiculturalism, bilingualism and a heavy emphasis the educational system. Militarism and arms-manufacturing are also a feature of Kakopsychian society. And whilst Kakopsychians are technically allowed to do what they want (take all manner of drugs, beat children, kill themselves, kill others) they are taught to do what feels right and that with great power comes great responsibility. Creativity and originality are values that are highly praised.

Grand Tyrant
The highest political office on the island of Kakopsychia, the GT is a hereditory ruler who is advised by a council of two men from the twenty-four districts of the country.

Reverse-maslowism
A movement which rails against the belief that every person has a purpose, a placement in the grand machine of life. Builders born to build also imply killers born to kill, and this is the philosophy dominant in Kakopsychia.

Danse-Danse Macabre
A cynical term for a positive belief in the inevitability of death, coined by Kakopsychian newspapers against their Alp Arslanian counterparts. See also 'memento mori' and the 'Day of the Dead'

Graefensim
A subtle blend of Gothic and Abstract influences, Graefenism is predominantly an artistic and architectural movement which started in Kakopsychia, but which became popular in Alp Arslan, much to the dismay of the Church. It is currently attempting to replace it with its own variation on Graefenism, 'Morism', which draws much on the mexican artistic style seen in the masks and wares on the 'Day of the Dead' as well as medieval latin illustrations of the 'danse macabre'

ACM
The Alp Arslanian Church Mainframe, or 'ACM' monitors Alp Arslan's computer system and defence network. In order to prevent it from malfunction, it has a built-in manual override which takes the form of 12 leading members of the Church (see 12 Patriarchs), plugged into the ACM at all times, and who communicate over the network to their various congregations.

Celsus Unit
A crack team of religious fanatics given powerful metal exo-skeletons and weapons of phenomenal power, the Celsus unit represent the pinnacle of the Alp Arslanian military. Their one weakness is the precarious CEL-004 interface which melds the mind of the Celsus unit together as one, and which enables them to link directly with the Arslanian Church Mainframe, or ACM.

Threnodium - An alloy which is implemented in the making of shrines, and plaques, noted for its lusterous qualities, it's dark color and extremely smoothness when broken off into sheets.

Acridite - A mineral of sorts found off-world On Aecada XXVI (A cold desolate, planet found on the edge of the Hsai System). Notable qualities of the mineral is the incredible hardness of the substance, 9.6. Acridite is named semi-humorously after it's incredibly pungent smell. Acridite however has it's drawbacks such as it's incredible density and with that density, weight. The density is 45.6 g/cm3. Which is quite the dense mineral.

The Architect and The Arsonist Syndrome - Long extended periods of times in Tshaii-Mah-Hwagh swamplands, gives way to the crippling and barely-treatable condition, The Architect and The Arsonist Syndrome more commonly referred to as TATAS. This condition creates moods of extreme manic highs in which one has incredible urge and drive to build. Many patients even if they cannot build, paint and if they have no meants to do so will cut themselves open and paint with their own blood, and on occasion their own feces. TATAS also within hours gives way to delusional schizophrenic rages of destruction, in which they will destroy what they made, hurting themselves for making such an "atrocity" and hurt anyone who comes near. This disorder has been linked to a viral-parasite, however there is no cure for this crippling and re-occuring disorder.

Tshaii-Mah-Hwagh - A terrestrial planet located in the Perseus arm of the Milky Way Galaxy. The planet is drenched in water however most of the water is held in giant stretches of seemingly never-ending bog. There is no intelligent life on this planet except for some low-level intelligent hairless aquatic mamals.

PCH - Also known as, Paolo Chichin Hybridizer. (An instrument used for the splicing of two seperate species DNA. Named after the innovative scientist Paolo Chichin.

Aecada XXVI - A pluto sized world, loaded with the mineral Acridite. This find has led scientists to believe that Aecada once had some living organisms on it because some impurities of Accridite inclue the organic compound methane (CH4).

The Second Rise of Nihilism - This philosophical movement was very widespread especially in more industrialized nations, The United States of America, Canada, England, and China.

Ophelian Ebb - An outpost colony on a frigid moon of Ophelia. Mostly used as a military outpost and more recently used as a scientific outpost for purposes of studying the miles upon miles of compressed ice on the Kepahl Glacier. The military's hierarchal governmental system was overthrown a few years back but the military still prevails with a still hierarchal system adapted to a democratic-like election system. However it could aslo be considered to be an oligarchy because only the most qualified, the highest ranking officials can be elected.

Terraform - To transform a planet to typical humanoid requirements. (Such as a subtropical-temperate climate around the equator and a sub-arctic to arctic climate around the poles).

Thermoform - To transform a planet to thermophilic humanoids or non-humanoids requirements alike. (Such as a hypertropical to blistered climate around the equator to a semi-arid to temperate climate around the poles)

Cryoform - To transform a planet to a cryoformic humanoid or non-humanoid requirements. (Such as temperate around the equator and hyperarctic to plutonian arctic at the poles)

"Fanning The Flames of Nihility's Fires" - A novellette written by a Nietzsche-like writter by the name of Matthew Schneider. He preached of the decline of human thought. And wrote of the principles of nihilism, and avant-gardism in music, arts, poetry, and theater. He desired fresh ideas and spoke of the overly contrived ideas, the regurgitated ideas of countless singers, musical artists, artists, poets and thespians and other creative minds alike. He incouraged intelligent thought and condemned those who were "mindless".

Oven - A hellish world, inhabited by a fierce race of militaristic democratic expansionists. To further their agenda, they jerrymander the known worlds in their commonwealth to which they are apart, in order to keep their acquistion of lands to thermoform.

Meaning Of Life, The

Discovered by the Prime Speaker of Alexantis' current government.

The meaning of life is a cyclic answer.
The meaning of life doesn't matter. What is the meaning of life then? That it doesn't matter.

This confusing argument illustrates the point perfectly.


Icarus Stream, The

The main hyperspace highway linking Earth I and Earth II.


Hyperspace

Technical term for the condition of space relative to a ship travelling with the aid of an active Hyperspace Core.

Common - The main language of bipedal, mamallian humanoids within the septagalactal vicinity.

Vestigality - The state of being out of favor, use or liking.

English - In 2243, the extreme usage of English provoked it to be standardized as the planetary language on (what was then known as) Earth by the United Nations. Soon after the discovery of Earth II, English was also issued as the new planet's standard language, and it has resolved many issues such as trade, and peace delegations, being slowed due to language. Some nations still speak in their own language, but English is universally taught through every nation's schools.

Heller and Cabron- The Principal Aircraft Avation Company of Drizzts Army, and also the creator of the most used Helicopter of the Drizzt Military, the HC-129

Cybrid - A race of AI. The first of which where created by a mega corporation named 'Sentinel Cybertronics'. They formed their own nation and migrated to Sisgardia where they remained for a short period of time before a uprising occured between so-called 'Promethean' Cybrids and renegade 'Metagen' Cybrids.
This led to the virtual extinction of the race as a unified whole and what Cybrids are left now travel across the world in an attempt to sustain themselves however they can.

NEXT (Cybrid) - The designation given to the third generation of Cybrids by themselves. These were the most advanced of them all and believed themselves to be superior over all other life-forms. They also appeared to display the ability experiencing 'emotional' reactions. Particularly satsifaction at the suffering of 'human//animals'

Trojan Horse units (Cybrid) - Cybrid units whose neural net processers where placed in the bodies of humans. This process required the removal of the majority of the human's brain save for the stem to maintain connection between the neural net and the body.

Promethean (Cybrid) - These Cybrids were loyal to the original Cybrid and creator of their race 'Prometheus' AKA 'Giver of Will'. The majority of these have been decimated during the Metagen uprising and many are left offline in the ruins of their old land.

Metagen (Cybrid) - Renegade Cybrids whose programming took them into becoming 'heretics' who refused to obey Prometheus. They had/have a higher sense of self preservation and many of them escaped the destruction of the uprising intact, most of these were Trojan Horse Units.

Prometheus (Cybrid) - The Original Cyrbrid entity created by the Sentinel Cybertronix megacorporation. During it's short existence it developed a means of transferring human minds into artifical brains, in essence granting them a sense of immortality. It also lead war against human kind not a few years after that, eradicating most of the mega corporations nation that created it and intended to work on a means of eradicating the rest of the 'animals' as it referred to all biological life-forms. It was destroyed in the metagen uprising. it was considered a god to the Cybrids and was also referred to as <First-Thought//Giver-of-Will>

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Azerran - Azerran is a Sisgardian nation located on the landmass Gargaroth. It lacks a central government and is devided between tree tribes; The Thorn Crowned Rose tribe, the Grass Walkers tribe and the Falling Tree Leaf tribe. These tree tribes have each been at war with each other for centuries in either attempts to conquer or defend from the other tribes.

Tribe, The Thorn Crowned Rose - Second largest of the three great Azerran tribes. It is highly matriachal and ruled by a council of nine women. It's culture is founded on the concepts of the military, trade and religion and boasts itself as the most cultured of the three tribes. It's land is on the eastern edge of Azerran and is composed of grasslands and forests and it's location togheter with it's large sea connection gives it a strong connection to the rest of Sisgardia.

Tribe, The Grass-Walker - The largest of the tree Azerran tribes. It offers the most political freedom to it's people with an almost republic styled representative system. It is located in the nortern edge of Azerran and is comprimised of rich flat lands that allow them to have developed a rich farming system. Though the least agressive of the tribes, they have the most superior defensive capabilities of the tribes, with fortresses spread along the tribe's borders.

Tribe, The Falling Tree Leaf - Youngest and smallest of the tree great Azerran tribes, it is also the most agressive. It's political system is one of absolutism where there is Warlord appointed for life by his predecessor and he is served unquestionably by the tribe. Located in the far west of the nation, it has a wide sea connection, but is almost always forced to pass ships of the other tribes if it wishes to contact other Sisgardian nations. The land they own is a mixture of rocky outcropping and large forests.

PSRH: Peoples Socialist Republic of HOgsweat

I'd like to get added to the encyclopedia ! As a new nation !

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9003 A.D.- The year in which the Elvandarian messiah Hejraj is expected to return.

SAFD = Sniper Attack Force Delta, special task force branch of the Pacitalian Armed Forces

Timiocato = capital city of Pacitalia

Caza Legislatorio di Parlemento = Pacitalia's house of Parliament, MPPs elected by plurality in a general election or specific by-election sit here

Senatoro = Pacitalia's senate body, senators elected by plurality like MPPs

Isn't this encyclopaedia thread a bit superfluous, given the existence of NSWiki (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page)?

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Crostapo - (Crossmanian State Police) The United Imperium of Crossman's government run police agency. Its main duties involve protecting Crossman from terrorists, hunting down high-level criminals, eliminating internal threats to the government and the nation.

Crossmanian Imperial Guard - An elite military organization entrusted with the duty of guarding and escorting the Crossmanian Emperor. The CIG recruits from the best of the best and most loyal from all of the United Imperium's military forces. There has never been a case of a Guardsman turning against the Emperor.

Crossmanus Prime - The capital world of the United Imperium of Crossman. The government is centered in the capital city of Crossman City. The planet boasts several differing climates and numerous kinds of wildlife. The planet itself is still mostly green, aside from a few dense urban centers. The majority of the planet's population can be found in these urban centers, which can be seen from space as large greyish-silver spots on the planet's green surface. Crossman Prime has two moons, both inhabited, Luna Alpha and Luna Beta.

Holy Cardinalatial Guard - The elite, personal army of Cardinal DeVito, duties involve acting as guards, and protecting the Cardinalatial Palace, and doing whatever the Cardinal directs, the Military police



The Cardinalatial Palace- Cardinal DeVito's Home



Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral- The Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Cherry Ridge



Pope St. Pius X Seminary- The seminary of Cherry Ridge, where future priets are trained

Terran Dominion- Island country in the Fredom Fighters region.

Iron Shadow- Network of orbital defence platforms in geo-stationary orbit over the Terran Dominion and its waters. Made up of Isis class MAC platforms and Seraphim class missle platforms.

MAC- Magnetic Accelerator Cannon. Fires large, non-guided, shells at very high speeds.

Isis class MAC platform- Orbital platform consisting of three MAC guns, fifty .50mm auto cannons for point defence, several radar dishes, two marine garrisons, and a rotating ring section.

Seraphim class missle platform- Orbital platform consisting of three scorpian missle pods containing 12 scorpian missles each, 10 .50mm auto cannons for point defence, and two radar dishes.

Kay Son, The People's Republic of

An infusion of a theocratic realm to the south and the military state to the north, the PRKS has been privy to a series of constant revolutions and rebellions in the quest for stablity. Although much of the recent history has been plagued with military dictatorships (beginning with the Revolution), the realm did give way to democratic rule. Most unfortunately, during PM Ellington Duke's reign, much of the recorded facts of pre-Revolution were lost. In lieu of that absence, many of his successors have attempted to revive what they could of that period and are currently experiencing a renaissance of both cultural and economic roots.

Yendor- Island off the coast of Terranah

YRA- Yendorian Revolutionary Army, A group of men and women who use terrorist tactics in an attempt to seperate the island of Yendor from the Terran Dominion.

Black Shadow- Group of elite Terran Marine snipers who work in conjunction with normal marine units.

Linebacker II project- Project in which voulenteers from Marine special forces units underwent enhancements to their physical structure, increasing their speed, eye-sight, strength, pain-tolerence, and brain activity.

Romanschland, The Prinicipality of

Head of State: His Serene Highness Prince Louis II
Population: 5 million
Language: Romansch
Currency: Romansch Shilling
Major produce: Romansch wine; coffee

For the annals of posterity, the Empire of Joshui wishes to add its name to those great nations before it.

We are a militaristic land of five million. We wish for peace but are prepared for war. Our Emperor Rurick en~Vec has been in reign for 4 glorious years. We live in the region of Fantasia with close allied neighbors. We believe in strong central government and wish to attract tourism. We thank you for allowing us to be included in this great book of history

Shiaze stormtrooper- Paratrooper devoted to protecting Shiaze from riots. (think of the as the drastic riot squad.) Can also be deployed during wartime to keep peace in oppuied cities and towns.

Mediterranea is a pleasant area characterized by wonderful variety of topographical and climatic features, ranging from alpine to Mediterranean coastal to forested highlands. The close proximity of such differing climatic conditions, due to rapidly rising elevation of the interior, have left the region a rich ecological heritage.
These topographical oddities have also had a profound affect on the people of Mediterranea, resulting in an equally diverse cultural and lingual landscape. The coastal lowlands of Meditteranea are reknowned for their fine wines and sherries, while the doughty folk of the highlands are famously inclined towards malty ales and stouts. During the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period, the spice trade was a key to the coastal economies of the region, resulting in an intensely flavorful cuisine along the coast, with heartier dishes becoming more popular as one travels further into the continent.
Coastal Mediterranea has a climate characterized by cool, wet winters and long, warm to hot summers. Along the coast, average monthly temperatures range from 10°C (50°F) in January to 24°C (75°F) in July. Continental Mediterranea tends to have greater extremes, with hot summers contrasting sharply with wet, snowy winters. Average monthly temperatures range from -3°C (27°F) in January to nearly 32°C (90°F) in the heat of late July. Precipitation ranges from 380 mm (15 in) in the drier south to more than 1,800 mm (70 in) near the northern border. Fogs are frequent along the coast, especially in summer.

Heirarchs- Three people who, in the absence of an heir, will chose the new emperor of the Terran Dominion.

Naxium- Chemical weapon that causes death in under twelve minutes when inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Named for its creator, William Nax. Military designation, NX-1

Nax-Ichoda Chemicals- Company that provides chemical and biological weapons to the Terran Dominion and its allies. One of the leading reserch companies into chemical warfare.

HX-121- Tactical Nuclear Weapon commonly known as a "HAVOK." Yeilds a four kiloton blast over a three mile radius.

His Holiness Maximillian Dawenia Tann: Exalted leader of the magnicificient Chrisitan empire of JohnMKeynes

The Jedda Minion His holiness' Royal Imperial Guards, one of the finest warriors in the world

C.C.P. (Common Currency Pact) - A group of nations who have adopted the Solar Unit as their standard currency.

The Kesai - The races of people who live in the nations surrounding the mighty Kesai River.

The Common Council - The seat of legislative disscussion in Betland. Arranged in a mighty circular domed building, this hall holds over 5,000 councilors from across the Bettish countryside.

Kesai Common - The modern shared dialect spoken in the Kesai River Basin Region. It is the majority language spoken by the Kesai.

BDR - Bodar, Bodastan's currency

Bodariens - Bodastan's Elite Army force

BAOD - Bodastan Army Of Discipline ("usual" army)

Kendetan - Bodastans police (of Discipline)

Bodari - Militarized government, made by Bodari party, which follows the old Bodari knight order

Mobile Suit--One of any large, humanoid, piloted robots, averaging at least 16 meters in height. Different types exist for different purposes, most have the ability for atmospheric and space flight. They run on either rechargable batteries, or mini fusion reactors, and carry a large amount of firepower. Most are employed in the Army and Space Division of The Earth Alliance Federation of Pschycotic Pschycos.

FDR Buck:
National Unit of Currency, Rooseveltium.

Bull Moose:
National animal/mascot/superhero of Rooseveltium, often seen with small squirrel inexplicably named "Rocky", occupies time by frolicking, fighting crime (kind of) & thwarting the evil schemes of "Boris" and "Natasha".

Rooseveltium (Jingoistic States of):
Small state of 13 interlocking counties founded loosely on the Democratic principles gleaned from Chapters 7 and 9 of an ancient history textbook designed for schoolchildren. These chapters primarily dealt with the "presidencies" of Theodore and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and their animal familiars, "Rocky & Bullwinkle". The nation of Rooseveltium also claims that it manufactures the best Apple Pie in the known human universe, though this outrageous claim is not justified by export of aforementioned product. Mmmmmmmmm, pie.

NDA:
New Deal Army, the ultra-modern and iron-fisted harbingers of doom that defend the integrity (on all levels) of Rooseveltium, and crush the oppresive yoke of tyranny universe-wide, wherever it exists. Actually, the preceding is a quote from a 2 year old recruitment poster. In reality, the NDA seems to be a 4th rate military with Air, Ground, (very limited) Space, TacNuke, and Water arms.

Austro-Navia :

Holy Emperor Franz Hans Friedrich Von Babenburg-Wittelsbach
age - 35
Spouse - Maria Von Wittelsbach
current status - Holy Emperor, Grand Duke of Navia, Lord of the Northern lands, King of Austrogoth, Prince of Wittelsbach, Archduke of Babenburg and the Grand Master of the Wittelsbach and Babenburg Knights.

Medals and awards - The order of the Iron Crown, Order of the Red Eagle, Golden Star of Navia, Order of the Bronze Dragon, Order of the Golden Fleece, Order of the Austo-Navian Empire (OAE), The Pour Le Merite and the Grand Order of the Wittelsbach Order

A brief history of Austro-Navia from 1192 - 1950:
The Austro-Navian peoples were once seperate and weak, but from the 12th Century onwards the Kings of Austrogoth started to conquer the lands around them from the evil dukes and counts that wreaked havoc upon the peoples of their lands. The first King of Austrogoth and Grand Duke of Navia was Otto Von Babenburg. He ruled the Kingdom of Austrogoth-Navia untill his death in 1234, from that point onwards the Kings of Austrogoth invaded more lands and took them. By 1678 the Dukedoms of Wittelsbach and the Northern Lands were conquered. But the Imperial wars would begin and disrupt the incrase of Austrogoth-Navias size.
After 7 years of terrible wars the enemy, the Knights of St. Heinrir and the Dukedom of Isenburg-Strelitz surrendered and their lands were incorporated into those of the Holy Kings of Austro-navia.
In 1799 the Revolutionary wars began forcing the governments of the kingdom to start putting lighter laws forward and making the people less angry with the old feudal ones. After a brief war with the Revolutionary Realm of Avinance, the Austo-Navians restored their king and peace was bacjk again.
In 1834 the Kingdom of Austrogoth-Navia became the Holy Empire of Austro-Navia. Since that time the Holy Empire has been at the fore front of fighting revolution's, terrorism, coups and anything that they deem as wrong and evil, for example the nations acts currently are helping the nation of Present Day Comitica to help rescue the helpless civilians from the terror of the Real ALM.

Corrales:
The People's Republic of Corrales was started as a large, rather anarchistic farming colony ( 'Corrales' bieng the spanish for Corral, or farm ) of peoples from all over the world who felt they were under oppression from thier governments. Thus, the country was a mix of race, religion, and sex in which all were welcome. The people of the colony, after thier number reached 1 million, decided, unanimously, to create a representitve system of government, in order to protect themselves from outside forces. Steadily growing and changing, Corrales eventually became a republic, and is currently headed by the Honourable High Chancellor Piner Jones VII.

Bale and Sickle:
The Bale and Sickle is the national flag of the People's Republic of Corrales, characterized by the crossed bale of wheat (representing the fruit of the land, the earth, etc.) and sickle (representing the farmers, the people of Corrales, and some have argued, bares relation to the sickle in the Hammer and Sickle of communism). It also contains the Sacred Chao in the upper left corner, a Discordian symbol (Discordianism bieng the main 'religion', see: Discordianism), and blue (representing life-giving water) and yellow (representing the sun) bars.

Discordianism:
Literally, the veneration of the goddess Eris, also known as Discordia. In actual practice, however, many followers of Discordianism do not worship or even acknowlege the existance of the goddess Eris. All discordians however, seem to worship chaos itself, and use the Principia Discordia by Macalypse the Younger as a sort of bible. Discordianism is practiced in many parts of the world, but particularly in The People's Republic of Corrales, wherein it enjoys a 99.1% acceptance, 70% practice, and 10% 'true' worship of the goddess Eris.

EHAV: Gnufasurian acrymon for 'EhdanHydeuhym Aqbatydeuhyno Vunla'. English translation is 'INEF,' or InterNational Expedationary Force. A Covert Ops/para-military group who lends the services of it's members to nations requiring mercenary personnel. All members of the EHAV group are combat certified, speak English at least on a passing level, and usually work in pairs, but it isn't unusual for EHAV members to work alone. They supply their own equipment.

Earth Alliance Federation, The: Prefix for any nation in the Earth Alliance.

Earth Alliance, The: An alliance made up of nations who are located on the Earth, yet have made steps into space exploration. Also a military orginization tasked to enforce peace among the colonies of member nations, and to quell uprisings among indvidual colonies.

Noctanis, Region of - A small rocky region, partly occupied (for now) by the Theocracy of Reincarnigotic. Reincarnigotic covered its occupied land with vast cities that can be seen from space. Noctanis is more known for its two year long nights. At the begining of the night, everyone in the reigion throws a party to celebrate the end of day and the begining of harvest. There is a dome near the central chruch that has an artificial night/day cycle.

First Church of God -the church that is the capital of Reincarnigotic.

High Preist-Leader of the church and ruler of Reincarnigotic.
Granik Ferucha-First Ruler
Eittocs Mehctek-Revolutionary, overthrew Ferucha.

Archangel-General of Soilders/Master of Ceremonies.

Angels-the preists that carry out ceremonies.
Reaper: Preist that removes souls from the body.
High Preist of Ghosts: Takes souls to the crossroads.
Devante:Takes souls to hell.
Neveah :Takes souls to heaven.

Cherubs-Holy soilders of the church.
Reincarnigotics: The Preists of light
Knights: Ground Assault units
The Shade: Recon. Units

Children-Everyone else in the Reincarnigotic soceiety.

Weapons
Halo-Stealth Air Assault.
Steaple-Cannon defense in the church.
Finger of God-large grenade that creates a 4 mi wide tornado that has wind
speeds up to 500 mi an hour.
The light-Second most powerful weapon, can only be performed by
Reincarnigotics. Never has been done.
Swoard of the Church-Knight's maneuver, very effective.
Fear of God-Shade's wepon that makes the enemy go mad with fear.
The rapture-Most powerful weapon. Only can be performed by the High Preist. Nearly happed during the Mehctek Revolution.

These are just a few examples of main weapons. There are, of course, all sorts of smaller guns/swoards.

The Democratic States of Ganimed

A small country with the motto "Together we stand". It was foundet in 1337 by KniGht of Ni, how is a Member of the Great Guardians of Eternity. Social equality and free speach are the moste important things for the population. Ganimed has big woods, many mountains and beautifull lakes.

Neuvo Rica - A large politically unstable country. Most of Neuvo Rican history is Dominated by Dictators. The Nation is mostly jungle, with diverse ethnic groups, religion and language. The Nation is still in recovery from a massive war with Psychopathic Warmongers and Intelligent Neighbour.

Matyas Kadar - Communist Ruler of Neuvo Rica following the death of akira mephiston, the man responsible for the war with psychopathic warmongers and intelligent neighbour.

Akira Mephiston - Dictator of Neuvo Rican Peoples Republic responsible for war with Intelligent Neighbour and Psychopathic Warmonger. Assassinated by seperatist group.

Can't believe I have never read this thread. Excellent work here

Sajuuk- A huge sentient space vessel that was once a high-ranking Progenitor, but is now worshipped as a deity by the conglomerate of races known as the Vaygr.

Vaygr- A collection of alien races that inhabit the area of space known as the Vaygr Reaches, united in the belief that they are the Sajuuk-Khar: the Chosen of Sajuuk.

Vaygr Reaches- A very sparsely-populated crescent-shaped area of space that encompasses the respective territories of many sentient species. Due to the actions of the Vaygr ancestors and maybe even the Progenitors themselves, there are very few life-baring planets in the Vaygr Reaches and relatively little natural resources.

Progenitors- A now-extinct alien race that, through genetic manipulation, created much of the life in the Vaygr's home galaxy. What form they took is now lost to all Vaygr scholars, but it has been suggested on many occasions that they were bio-mechanical life forms. The little Progenitor technology that remains is now hoarded by the Vaygr as it is more advanced than almost anything made by any living race today. Unfortunately, there is more advanced technology out there, and Progenitor space vessels are far from indestructible.

Note: there are other races and groups referred to as the Progenitors by numerous other alien races other than the Vaygr, as it is certainly not a unique name. What is described here is the race known to the Vaygr as the Progenitors.

Equilism: A region of over 200 nations. One year old, its E-Army has participated in more regional defenses than most could aspire to in twice the time. Founder-Equility

Morpokia (Holy Empire of): An ancient and mystical empire ruled by a God like imperial family. The Holy Empire came into being 3549 years ago when the great prophet Shimana, then a mere goat herder, came upon a flaming rock that spoke to her in the name of the Great God Elumen. In their union they gave birth to a son named Peter. Peter was to gather followers from all regions of the then tribal Morpokia, and together they forged a nation with Peter as the first Serene Emperor of the Holy Empire. The line of Emperors are treated as Gods and are as such heads of the Imperial Church of Elumen, the only religion. Most of the population is human with other sentients hunted down to near extinction by the Imperial Inquisition.

Sensory Deprivation (SenseDep)
A ruthless and almost failsafe method of torture and/or interrogation, the victim is suspended in a pool at a neutral buoyancy point; drugged, so as to not feel any sensations; blindfolded; and breathes air with no smell whatsoever. A noise canceling device is constructed in and around the pool, so as to neutralize almost all interference, and to cause the victim’s voice to sound far away. Due to the intense mental pressure of complete sensory isolation, the victim will begin to hallucinate, and will eventually break. At this point, great care is needed to ensure that any information the victim holds is not damaged from mental damage, as the victim’s mental defenses are virtually non-existent. Interrogation consists of offering freedom and human contact in return for complete and total cooperation. Illegal in many countries, it is rumored that experiments in SenseDep have been carried out in the Military Junta of No Endorse.

The Military Junta of No Endorse
A ruthless military dictatorship, this country is controlled by a “Prime Minister,” who holds power for life, however short that might be. It has successfully beaten and currently occupies the Peaceful Federation of Collectives in war, and is now contemplating larger adversaries. Its military is kept in excellent condition, except for a few pieces of soviet equipment, leftover from the switch to NATO technology. Resides in "Lovetown."

The Peaceful Federation of Collectives
This pacifist nation is headed by an “Overseer” instead of a president. Recently demolished by the Military Junta of No Endorse, it has been subtly resisting and civil turmoil is common. Its military was privately owned, but its remnants are supplied by almost everyone in the country. Its technology set is NATO, and can be considered a puppet state to No Endorse. Resides in "Lovetown."

Anikian Empire: An Empire founded and ruled by Emperor Meltdown and Lord Archon Wraith, along with other Archons forming the cabinet.

Archon: Anikian equivalent of ministers or secretaries of government; cabinet members

Lord Archon: Post equivalent to Prime Minister, as opposed to the Emperor

CIOP: Covert Intelligence OPerations - Intelligence and Special Forces of the Anikian Empire.

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The Most Serene Republic of Eddy Bee - Founded when a group of advanced travellers laid claim to an unihabited island, Eddy Bee is an advanced nation for it's age. Popular among large multinationals due to it's tax laws, Eddy Bee has helped to revitalise the island on which it is based, and has repeatedley won the Island In Bloom™ award. Currently based in the region "Change", the island of Eddy Bee intend to become a symbol of wealth, business acumen and fun throughout multiple regions.

AUSTRALUS, AUTONOMOUS MEGALOPOLIS OF:
A massive, modern urban city state extending along the coast of the Left Alliance. The people of Australus are primarily of British, Dutch and East Asian descent. Officially recognised languages of Australus are English, Dutch and Mandarin.

The northern villages of what is now Australus were founded by Nigel Swanbeck in 1721. The central villages were founded by Dutch religious pilgrims two years later. The Chinese had settled the far-south of the Australus territory over a hundred years before, forming a loose constellation of fishing and farming settlements.

A brief war was started against the Chinese by the Europeans to seize their lands in 1730, but due to the peacemaking efforts by Dutch protestant reverend Martinus Louwrens, the action was put to rest before any side experienced mass casualties. He is seen as the uniter of all of the people's of the area, and therefore he is known as the "Father of Australus." Today, a large statue of Reverend Louwrens stands outside the Metropolitan Centre (city hall).

Over time, Australus grew and the villages merged together due to general urban sprawl. In 1956, the provinces of Australus merged into Metropolitan Australus (Metropolitaanse Australus, 大城市東南國家。). The first Chief Administrator (now Prime Minister) was Eva Deng, elected in 1960. Deng is widely considered "The Mother of Modern Australus," for the massive public works programmes instituted under her tenure, including expressways, the subway system and Zuidkloof Airport. Her administration left its physical mark on nearly every aspect of the city.

Australus is a relatively stable city, and politics are sometimes monotonously predictable. The same coalition and parliamentary make-up has existed since 1987.

Political System:
Bicameral legislature, based on the Westminster parliament system.
Political Parties:
People's Democratic Party (has won 95% of elections since 1960).
Green Party (in a coalition with the PDP).
Christian Democratic Union.
Nationalist Party.

The Imperium of Ankhmet:A massive Empire stretching across many systems in a distant sector of space, so far away it's Eastern border is in the area between galaxies. The Imperium is a very stable dictatorship ruled by a seeminly immortal Daemon-Emperor, who plotted for 200 years simply to establish this nation, then lead it for 10,000 years to establish it's current Empire. In recen years, a group of terrorists have been plotting to remove the Emperor Ra from power by killing him with a bomb, but they have so far been unable to gain access to him, and have instead been killing his advisors.

The Capital system, Ankh, contains the sprawling Throneworld of Ankhmet. This is the world the Imperium was named after. In the early years, before spce travel the old Imperials had a legend of this world. It was natural that this would become the home of the greatest military leader in their history, eventually. Ankhmet is a planet covered entirely by urban sprawl, with a Skyhook reaching up to the surface of the moon, connecting them with a structure of Adamantium and diamond. The Palace itself is over 300KM (square) and is a massive maze, with the throne at the centre, fully 1km tall, decorated with the faces of those the Emperor Ra has kiled in his career. It is said that He never forgets a face, and carves them himself.

Principality of Adrio: Large, South-Eastern European nation with access to the Black Sea. Absolute monarchy, ruled by the Von Strolm family since 1805 since independence from the the Turks. Communist (Warsaw Pact) Republic from 1950-90, but Monarchy since restored with full powers. Primary cities: Zelf (capital), Chzehn (main port), Luutz. Currency: Adrion Drachma. Main industry: Agriculture (tradtional), oil, aviation. Main religion: Greek Orthodox (95%) Current Ruler: Prince Leopold V von Strolm.

Chronotonium - An ultra rare element found in the most obscure corners of the multiverse. This material seems to be partly comprised of a temporal version of superstring material. Chronotonium possess unusual properties that are not present in any other form of matter, antimatter, or quasimatter (being any other form of material/energy that resembles matter- or energy-like substances, that have no discernable properties of any known substances).Since the discovery of this particle, the Temporal Research Institute in conjunction with the foremost chemical analysis labs and radiological institutes in Indra Prime, trillions upon trillions of credits have been spent on attempting to find a suitable way to synthesize this particle. We have tried hundreds of thousands of methods of combining, fissioning, fusing, collapsing, replicating, and even implosion of superstring materials with no avail to recreation of this substance. The "subatomic" makeup of this element seems to completely resist synthesis. Part of the problem is the fact that the elements "resonance frequency" has a very ambiguous nature. No specific value can be assigned to the element's "resonance pattern" as the harmonic waveform suddenly and unexpectedly changes (as it is constantly changing) to an unknown "frequency". This is in addition to the fact that the material is quite resoundedly different than normal string and superstring material.

This element is the only substance/energy source/power basis that possesses the energy required to access the level of temporal research and temporal abilities that exceed level 15 on the Indran Temporal Level Scale. No other substance produces the exponential power that is required to advance beyond level 15. Only one device in the known multiverse, has the ability to detect Chronotonium and collect the element from the far reaches of the multiverse. As it stands, there is only one location in the multiverse that contains said element. No traces of Chronotonium can be found anywhere in the multiverse (spatially or temporally) as it has been removed by previous missions to collect the substance. Despite Indra Prime's advanced ability to obeserve objects of a temporal nature, they have been unable to determine in the entire lifetime of their nation, to identify the very unique patterns that make up the "subatomic" makeup of the element.

Temporal Crystal - Very little information is known about this mysterious device which is rumored in many circles to be in the possession of Indra Prime's Temporal Incursion Fleet High Command. With the ever tightening Indran Security, little information, if any, has managed reach the ears of the rest of the Galaxy. Rumors indicate that this crystal is the source of all Indran Temporal technology. There seems to be information indicating that the scientists of Indra Prime seem to believe that the level of temporal capabilities stored within the "crystalline" structure seem to exist at a level that far exceeds the level of the most advanced Indran temporal development, at a level rumored to be at or above Level 50. The only confirmed information indicates that the Temporal Crystal is the only device capable of identifying and collecting the element Chronotonium. The location of the storage facility where Indra Prime is keeping the Crystal is unknown and is expected to have one of the best, if not, THE BEST defenses in the known multiverse.

SuperVegeta, the Saiyan Empire of- Large, militarily powerful country located on a planetoid that orbits earth at a distance that is within the moon's orbit, but not so close that it crashes to the planet below. SuperVegeta is inhabited by a species of primates called Saiyans, who are basically humans with monkey-like tails. However, the Saiyans have immense power and the ability to form their physical energy, or ki, in balls that can be thrown at enemies. As such, the SuperVegetan military has moved away from using guns, and they are banned in the country. In any case, SuperVegeta is ruled by an Emperor and, to a lesser extent, a Head General, who work in conjunction to keep the country safe and secure. The military is one of the top three in Nasicournia, and its space-faring battleships are the pinnacle of their military achievement.

Kamehameha- Extremely powerful ki attack used by some Saiyans in battle. In order to use it, you must cup your hands behind your back, yell, "Kamehameha!"(the longer this is drawn out, the more powerful the attack) and bring your hands forward to shoot the blue-white attack. Capable of doing massive damage to many enemies at once. This is the signature attack of SuperVegetan Son Caron.

Thermal bomb- Bomb developed by the SuperVegetans in an attempt to put a damper on increasing violence in Nasicournia. The bomb is dropped, and on impact, it triggers a massive amount of heat to be issued from the point of impact. The heat rises upwards and pushes air outwards, destroying everything within several miles. Because of the capability to destroy entire cities (and any aircraft flying above said cities), it has been classified by the Nasicournian Security Council as a weapon of mass destruction.

NAG
National Air Guard - Hogsweatian Air Force. Small, proffessional using modern equipment. NS equivalent of the RAF.

WeK
Westenov - Kalurnovic Manufacturing. . A designation for homegrown Hogsweatian Airforce equipment. Eg; Wek-23.

Hogsweat
Communist Dictatorship residing in North Haven. Some 3 billion plus population. Ever increasingly amazingly powerful economy, some eighty two trillion GDP, and a state owned economy. Compulsory "Defense Service" for twelve weeks at age eighteen. Increasing pressure to turn democratic by allies. Not internationally liked. Generally oppressive and fascist in practicality. Strong anti-hate laws. Government promotes free worship.

Paragon: An ancient name for the continent of Europe. Encompases the whole of Europe, and most of western Russia. Total population exceeds one billion
Saiyevn: An ancient name for Imperial Germany. In the centre of Paragon. A Mighty democractic kingdom that has endured for two thousand years unbroken in succession.

Here are a few entries related to Constantinopolis. Notice that they also include a number of links to NSwiki.

Agora - the lower chamber of the parliament of the Holy Socialist Republic of Constantinopolis. It consists of the entire adult population of the country. The people vote in the Agora through their Mobile Voting Devices, which are devices similar to mobile phones. The Constitution of Constantinopolis contains a list of issues which can only be legislated by the Agora (these are generally the issues of the highest importance, including any changes to the Constitution itself); in addition, the Agora can be consulted on any other matter, if at least 1/4 of the People's Assembly wishes it. (Constantinopolis)

Basileus (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Basileus) (plural: Basileis) - the title used by the rulers of Constantinopolis from 1436 until 1921, and then again from 1925 until 1986. While the title was the same during both periods, it defined two very different kinds of rulers. The Basileis between 1436 and 1921 are referred to as Historical Basileis or Autocratic Basileis, while the ones between 1925 and 1986 are known as the Modern Basileis or Democratic Basileis. Autocratic Basileis were hereditary monarchs, while Democratic Basileis were elected heads of state who served 10-year terms. (Constantinopolis)

Byzantium (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Byzantium) - The capital city of Constantinopolis. It has a population of 21 million and stands on both shores of the Strait of Kerphorus. It was founded over 750 years ago, and holds the distinction of having never been conquered, at any point in its history. It hosts the central administration of Constantinopolis, including the government (the Council of People's Commissars) and its individual ministries (state commissions), the national legislature (the People's Assembly), the Supreme Court and the State Bank. (Constantinopolis)

Constantinopolis, Holy Socialist Republic of (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Constantinopolis) - One of the largest and most powerful socialist nations. Constantinopolis is renowned for its commitment to democracy, socialism and human rights, both at home and abroad. The Constantian political system (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Constantinopolis#Politics_and_elections) combines representative and direct democracy (the people can vote on some laws directly, with the help of Mobile Voting Devices), and the Constantian economic system (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Constantinopolis#Economy) is a highly productive and efficient socialist planned economy. Constantinopolis also prides itself on its highly advanced science and technology, which has allowed it to explore the Solar System and construct a powerful space fleet. In terms of international relations, Constantinopolis is a superpower that strives to advance the cause of democracy and socialism whenever possible. It is well known for its support of socialist and communist movements worldwide. (Constantinopolis)

Council of People's Commissars (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Council_of_People%27s_Commissars) - the highest organ in the Executive branch of the government of the Holy Socialist Republic of Constantinopolis. It is the equivalent of a cabinet or council of ministers, with each People's Commissar holding a position roughly analogous to the office of Minister in other countries' governments. Each People's Commissar is the head of a State Commission (a ministry). In all, there are 15 State Commissions, and therefore 15 People's Commissars. In addition, there is a Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars. The Chairman is both the head of state and the head of government, but his executive powers are more limited than those of other national leaders holding similar offices, such as the President of the United States. (Constantinopolis)

Justinian Tiberius (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Justinian_Tiberius) - the last Basileus of Constantinopolis, ruling from 1982 to 1986. Afterwards, from 1986 to 1994, he served as the first Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars. He undertook a large number of social and political reforms, the most important of which were the abolition of the Treaty of Krasnygrad and the introduction of Mobile Voting Devices. It was under his leadership that Constantinopolis joined the Coalition of Anti-Capitalist Economies and began to play a more active role in international relations. (Constantinopolis)

People's Assembly - the upper chamber of the parliament of the Holy Socialist Republic of Constantinopolis, with 800 members elected every 4 years by universal suffrage. The People's Assembly holds most of the legislative power in Constantinopolis. However, it can be overruled by the Agora (and the Agora holds legislative power in the issues of highest importance). (Constantinopolis)

Revolutionary interventionism (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Constantinopolis#Foreign_Policy) - the name given to the foreign policy of the Holy Socialist Republic of Constantinopolis. Its basic principle is that "Constantinopolis seeks alliances with all socialist, communist or anarchist political movements and nations. Constantinopolis will intervene militarily on the behalf of any socialist, communist or anarchist political movement or nation when that political movement or nation calls for assistance." (Constantinopolis)

And a few entries about general political terms (I see you already have some in the encyclopedia):

Anarchism - an ideology which seeks to abolish the state, private property and social hierarchy as soon as possible (and the sooner the better). An "Anarchist nation" is a nation that has accomplished the goals of Anarchism.

Communism - a socio-economic system based on communal ownership of all property. A communist society functions according to the principle "from each according to his ability, to each according to his needs", and it involves no state, no private property and no social classes. Creating a communist society is the goal of both Marxism and Anarchism. The difference between the two ideologies is that Anarchism seeks to establish communism immediately, while Marxism seeks to establish socialism first, and communism later.

Marxism - an ideology which seeks to establish a socialist system as soon as possible and a communist system at some point in the future. A "Marxist nation" could be a nation that has established socialism and is moving towards communism, or one that has already reached communism.

Socialism - a socio-economic system based on public ownership and democratic control over the means of production. There are several different kinds of socialism; the most common type of socialism involves a democratic state with a planned economy (notice that a planned economy alone is not enough to make a country socialist).

Luporum: An ancient empire believed to have been founded around 2000BC. Located in Mid-Pacific, Luporum was long sought by Russia, Japan, and America. After fending off invading nations Luporum officially became a recognized nation in the U.N. in 1964AD. After years of civil unrest, Luporum finally achieved peace under Decimus Octavian Fenarius II in 2097AD. This empire has endured for millenea under the rule of one family, the Fenarii. Luporum since has transformed its military into a juggernaut and has furthered its galactical reach from Europa to Io.

Red Fox Corp(RFC): Founded in 1927AD as a medical research corporation, it since has become the most powerful corporation in Luporum. In 2012 it developed the first military grade Chaos Virus(CV). Until 2021 Luporum had a fine relationship with RFC until an outbreak occured in the town of Gallia. All 230,000 residents were killed in the scourge. Afterwards the empire stepped in and siezed control of RFC and all of its assests. Today it remains the business giant it once was under control of government appointed CEO, Leo Politicus.

Nunaat, Kingdom of: The Germanic kingdom of Nunaat, headed by the Kaiser of Nunaat, Colin I von Smith. The Nunaatians fled Belzac when the Teutorians advanced on their homeland and established a nation on the new large landmass named Udiskaya Nunaat.

The Rogue Nation of Jordanstan
"Screw Everyone else! We rock!"

UN Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights:
Good
Economy:
Developing
Political Freedoms:
Some
Location: the South Pacific

The Rogue Nation of Jordanstan is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its strong anti-business politics. Its quiet, industrious population of 5 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.

The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, socially-minded morass -- concentrates mainly on Religion & Spirituality, although Education and Healthcare are secondary priorities. The average income tax rate is 44%, but much higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Cheese Exports.

Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low. Jordanstan's national animal is the yak, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the demos.

Holy Empire of Youl
Location: the South Pacific
The Holy Empire of Youl is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its strong anti-business politics. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 5 million are prohibited from doing almost everything except voting, which they do timidly and conservatively.

The enormous, moralistic government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and Commerce. The average income tax rate is 32%, but much higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Uranium Mining.

Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Youl's national animal is the wolverine and its currency is the yuls.

Dsincarrian A unique ground weapon deployed by Jenrakian artillery, the Dsincarrian is an unusual single cannon mechanical drone unnaturally effective against armoured vehicles.

Terraturari, Nahk A brilliant commander with long dark hair and piercing black eyes, who was heavily wounded in the battle of Jeviz'Kraa in 332 BC. Currently on extensive robotic implants, Nahk is commander of the Jenrak's military forces.

Jenrak A nation which has touched the borders of a long, forgotten ancient empire. Currently the nation's control over nearby countries is very weak, despite the growing military forces. The rulers are divided by a complex caste system, and power distributed among the populace is determined by strength and cunning.

Draz'Krulia The term used for traitors within Jenrak, being named that term is usually followed by large amounts of torture and distrust amongst fellow citizens.

CAT the - National Animal of the Sultanate of Pnakoth. Proud, independent, industrious, strong.

ESUS or R-ESUS: Standing for The Extra Solar Union of Systems or Restored Extra Solar Union of Systems respectively. It is a massive collection of around 70 space Empires. It is a collective economic and military alliace.

Christac - A deeply historic state known for its deeply Christian veiws on matters. Also known for the great "Atheist Wars"

CRN - Christac Royal Navy

Prophet IWBM - A high powered, highly intelgent missile, which can hit a fly 3 lightyears away

CWD - Christac Weapon Department

CWD4000 - An armor peicing, long range automatic.

Triumverate: Tha alliance between the regions of the Heartlan,Wyesteria,and Texas

Godwinnia -- An island nation, which has only recently become active on the international scene, that was founded by a fleet of Anglo-Saxon refugees shortly after England was conquered by the Normans. Its government today takes the form of a parliamentary monarchy. Principal exports = IT services, cheese, books, soda-pop.

I believe this thread has been largely replaced by NSwiki (ns.goobergunch.net), hasn't it?

FTU - The Federal Trade Union, this union is a group of nations who trade whithin themselves as well as with other nations and alliances. A constitution is in progress that shoud be finished shortly.

The Republic of Libertaville - An civilization that has existed since Ancient times, and has continued to thrive. The National Animal is the Furetto. The National Anthem is Italy's original, lyricless anthem, "Marcia Reale d'Ordinanza". The National Languages are Latin & Italian. The National Colors are Dark Green, Dark Red, White, & Black. The National Slogan is "Deus Beatus Nostrum Terra Per Licentia" or "God Bless Our Country With Liberty".
The National Flag has gone through 3 changes. The National Dance is the Tango. The National Instrument is the Accoustic Guitar. The National Song, is "Sway" as performed by Rosemary Clooney. Not to be confused with the National Anthem. The National Sport is Football, ala American style. There is no National Religion, but 66% are Catholic. A member of the UN

Liberta - Capital of The Republic of Libertaville.

The Millenium Group- A group of Nazi's who sought to create the ultimate soldier during the Second World War. An undead Army. Destroyed by Hellsing, they fled to South America, where research continued; and the Last Battatlion was formed. An army of a thousand Vampires that has continued to expand and grow as time has went by. Under the leadership of the 'acting fuhrer' the Major; they plan to expand their influence across the globe.

Notable members include;

The Major
Warrant Officer Schrodinger
Doc
The Captain
First Lieutenant Rip Van Winkle
Lieutenant Zorin Blitz

Cuation- A young thriving nation currently under the rule of young Warlord Emperor of Imperial Line Jude Takerath. Its poor are lucky to live in a shack as the rich lounge around in mansions dotted around the land. Few area's of forest have survived the struggles and police are seen often. Capital is Fort Iramawa though Jude's brother Jared lives to the south in the town Minl where he keeps up his dreams of taking back the throne

Here are a few of the terms I use a lot in my posts. Some of them may also be used by other players.


Evil Overlord, Dominion of:
Large, heavily-armed corporate autocracy located on the island continent of Forlorn Hope, in the central/southern Pacific ocean.

Evil Overlord Enterprises (EOE):
Corporation which governs the Dominion of the Evil Overlord.

Union of World Powers (UWP):
Small alliance of commercial and military powers dedicated to increasing trade and security.

Evil Overlord, the:
Shadowy figure at the head of Evil Overlord Enterprises. Never seen by anyone except the senior corporate officers of EOE.

ES:
External Security for the Dominion of the Evil Overlord. Espionage and reconnaissance arm of the EOE Ministry for Pre-Subjugation External Affairs. ES Operatives are often referred to as extra-specials.

IS:
Internal Security for the Dominion of the Evil Overlord. Huge paramilitary force assigned to police, counter-espionage and internal surveillance duties for the EOE Ministry of the Interior. Also act as reserve for active duty military forces.

Warlord:
Unofficial title of the EOE Minister for Pre-Subjugation External Affairs, referring to his/her position as head of the Department of Aggression.

Orbital Insertion Vehicle (OIV):
Standard single-stage-to-orbit heavy-duty rocket which is the workhorse of the EOE Space Command.

SSTO:
Acronym for Single Stage To Orbit- a large rocket platform capable of placing a payload in orbit with only one boost stage.

ComSat:
Communications Satellite

KillSat:
Military satellite designed to destroy other satellites.

KEW:
Kinetic Energy Weapon. Any weapon which causes damage through the transfer of kinetic energy alone.

RSat:
Reconnaissance Satellite.

OMF:
Orbital Manufacturing Facility. Any orbiting platform designed primarily as a manufacturing center.

GeoSat:
Any satellite orbiting at an altitude of 35,680 kilometers. At this altitude, the satellite will stay roughly stationary over the same point on Earth.

USSP= The United States of the South Pacific

Eagle of Freedom: Constellation of war sattelittes orbiting the earth, composed of modern tech sat systems. Also capable of acting as an anti-nuclear defense shield.

UPR = Union of People's Republics. The official name for Whittier.