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===[[Asimov]]=== | ===[[Asimov]]=== | ||
The default laws that the [[AI]]s and therefore the [[Cyborg]]s are held to. Taken from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Asimov Isaac Asimov]'s short stories and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Laws_of_Robotics Three Laws of Robotics].<br> | The default laws that the [[AI]]s and therefore the [[Cyborg]]s are held to. Taken from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Asimov Isaac Asimov]'s short stories and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Laws_of_Robotics Three Laws of Robotics].<br> | ||
Basically makes robots follow orders and unable harm people. | Basically makes robots follow orders and unable to harm people. | ||
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===[[Blob]]=== | ===[[Blob]]=== | ||
Can refer to the Blob game mode, or the Blob that spawns in Blob mode and sometimes in random events.<br> | Can refer to the Blob game mode, or the Blob that spawns in Blob mode and sometimes in random events.<br> | ||
A big green jelly thing | A big green jelly thing that spreads quickly, causes enormous damage, beats the shit out of people and is weak to fire. | ||
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===[[Borg]]=== | ===[[Borg]]=== | ||
A Cyborg. | A [[Cyborg]]. | ||
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===[[CO2]]=== | ===[[CO2]]=== | ||
Carbon Dioxide, an invisible gas kept in black canisters. Will knock you out and suffocate you. | Carbon Dioxide, an invisible gas kept in black canisters. Will knock you out and suffocate you. | ||
A small trace amount of it makes up | A small trace amount of it makes up breathable air. | ||
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===Deadchat=== | ===Deadchat=== | ||
A chat channel dead players speak on using the say command. Can only be seen by other dead players.<br> | A chat channel dead players speak on using the say command. Can only be seen by other dead players.<br> | ||
Note that what you learn here is forgotten by your character if they're revived. | |||
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===Disk=== | ===Disk=== | ||
The [[Nuclear Authentication Disk]], used in [[nuke|Nuclear Mode]]. If you are the [[captain]].<br> | The [[Nuclear Authentication Disk]], used in [[nuke|Nuclear Mode]]. If you are the [[captain]], guard it with your life.<br> | ||
If you are a traitor with it as your objective, GET DAT FUKKEN DISK. | If you are a traitor with it as your objective, GET DAT FUKKEN DISK. | ||
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===[[Emag]]=== | ===[[Emag]]=== | ||
Another name for the [[Syndicate_Items#Cryptographic_Sequencer|Cryptographic Sequencer]] traitor item, which permanently opens doors and | Another name for the [[Syndicate_Items#Cryptographic_Sequencer|Cryptographic Sequencer]] traitor item, which permanently opens doors and has myriad other uses. | ||
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===Electrified/Shocked=== | ===Electrified/Shocked=== | ||
Another feature of [[Airlock]]s. If an electrified airlock is touched by someone without insulated gloves, they will receive an electric shock, taking damage and being stunned for some time.<br> | Another feature of [[Airlock]]s. If an electrified airlock is touched by someone without insulated gloves, they will receive an electric shock, taking damage and being stunned for some time.<br> | ||
The AI | The AI andaAirlock hacking can activate or disable electrification. Some grilles are also electrified -- cutting a cable without wearing insulated gloves will also electrify you. | ||
===[[Engine]]=== | ===[[Engine]]=== | ||
The large area in the south of the ship | The large area in the south of the ship that should contain a black hole. If it doesn't, beat up some engineers. | ||
===ERP=== | ===ERP=== | ||
Erotic Role Play (ERP) is the action of when a player or players engages in roleplaying that is erotic in nature.<br> | Erotic Role Play (ERP) is the action of when a player or players engages in roleplaying that is erotic in nature.<br> | ||
An inherently controversial subject, people's reactions to ERP ranges from upset and rage to taking off | An inherently controversial subject, people's reactions to ERP ranges from upset and rage to taking off one's clothes and joining. | ||
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===Gibs=== | ===Gibs=== | ||
The bloody, torn apart remnants of a former living being. Created by people and monkeys exploding. A cyborg that blows up has | The bloody, torn apart remnants of a former living being. Created by people and monkeys exploding. A cyborg that blows up has its own version of gibs: robot debris.<br> | ||
To gib something is to turn it into gibs, usually by a [[guide to toxins|bomb]] or the Chef's machine that turns people into meat, the [[Gibber]]. | To gib something is to turn it into gibs, usually by a [[guide to toxins|bomb]] or the Chef's machine that turns people into meat, the [[Gibber]]. | ||
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===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
A command which displays "'''Notes'''" kept in your | A command which displays "'''Notes'''" kept in your character's memory, which you add with the "'''Add-Note'''" command. Some notes are automatically added depending on the circumstances, such as [[Revolution|revolutionaries]] having the list of rev members memorized, [[Syndicate]] leaders having the nuclear bomb code memorized, or the time of your death. | ||
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===[[Nanotrasen]]=== | ===[[Nanotrasen]]=== | ||
The autonomous super-corporation | The autonomous super-corporation that built and operates the station, according to the [[backstory]].<br> | ||
Common misspellings include Nanotressen, Nanotransen, Nanotracer, and You Know That Fucking Company We Work For. (See CentCom for the difference between Nanotrasen and CentCom) | Common misspellings include NanoTrasen, Nanotressen, Nanotransen, Nanotracer, and You Know That Fucking Company We Work For. (See CentCom for the difference between Nanotrasen and CentCom) | ||
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===Parapen=== | ===Parapen=== | ||
The | The [[Sleepy Pen]] was previously called Parapen, short for Paralysis Pen. | ||
===[[PDA]]=== | ===[[PDA]]=== | ||
Short for Personal Digital Assistant, a [[PDA|handheld device]] that acts as a pager, flashlight and other useful functions, depending on what cartridge is inserted. | |||
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===[[RCD]]=== | ===[[RCD]]=== | ||
[[Rapid Construction Device]]. A piece of equipment | [[Rapid Construction Device]]. A piece of equipment that can quickly make and break floors, regular walls, and airlocks. | ||
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===Report/Centcom Report/Traitor Report=== | ===Report/Centcom Report/Traitor Report=== | ||
A document printed out from communications consoles at the start of most [[Game Mode|game modes]]. Lists who might be the traitor and what might be their targets.<br> | A document printed out from communications consoles at the start of most [[Game Mode|game modes]]. Lists who might be the traitor and what might be their targets.<br> | ||
Inaccurate to the point where it's usually false. Do not treat this report as proof of | Inaccurate to the point where it's usually false. Do not treat this report as proof of anything. | ||
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===[[RP]]=== | ===[[RP]]=== | ||
(MY IMMERSION) "Role Play". Basically acting within the mental/emotional confines of your | (MY IMMERSION) "Role Play". Basically acting within the mental/emotional confines of your in-game character and not yourself. This is encouraged on our servers. | ||
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===Space Wind=== | ===Space Wind=== | ||
Shifts in air pressure | Shifts in air pressure that can cause players and items they're dragging to be knocked into space. | ||
===[[Syndie|Syndie/Synd]]=== | ===[[Syndie|Syndie/Synd]]=== | ||
Can refer to the organization known as the [[Syndicate]], a coalition of companies that execs their hate of [[Nanotrasen]], according to the [[backstory]], or to raid groups and operatives of said coalition. [[Traitor|Traitors]], traitor [[Cyborg]]s and traitor [[AI|AIs]] are Syndicate affiliates and [[Game Mode#Nuclear Emergency|Nuclear mode's]] premise revolves around a direct Syndicate attack. Ingame, they have randomized company names | Can refer to the organization known as the [[Syndicate]], a coalition of companies that execs their hate of [[Nanotrasen]], according to the [[backstory]], or to raid groups and operatives of said coalition. [[Traitor|Traitors]], traitor [[Cyborg]]s and traitor [[AI|AIs]] are Syndicate affiliates and [[Game Mode#Nuclear Emergency|Nuclear mode's]] premise revolves around a direct Syndicate attack. Ingame, they have randomized company names that usually look something like "GeoDyne West Operative #2" or "Waffle Co. Czar" and there are usually at least two of them and up to six. They also have access to a lot of special syndicate gear. | ||
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===[[Tcomms|Tcomms/Telecomms]]=== | ===[[Tcomms|Tcomms/Telecomms]]=== | ||
[[Telecommunications]], the room holding servers that allows headsets to work. Does not affect [[Intercom]]s or [[Station Bounced Radio]]s. | |||
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===Vote=== | ===Vote=== | ||
A command which lets you call a vote to restart the game or change the game mode (which will restart the game anyway), or a request by other players indicating that the command should be typed. Calling votes when an unruined game is in progress for any reason is looked down upon but it's not like votes work when the game really is ruined either. All votes are liable to being canceled by admins. | A command which lets you call a vote to restart the game or change the game mode (which will restart the game anyway), or a request by other players indicating that the command should be typed. Calling votes when an unruined game is in progress for any reason is looked down upon, but it's not like votes work when the game really is ruined either. All votes are liable to being canceled by admins. | ||
===[[Wizard]]=== | ===[[Wizard]]=== | ||
Usually refers to the [[Wizard]] game mode, or a Wizard player who has access to a number of spells and will probably wreck your shit on sight or die in the first | Usually refers to the [[Wizard]] game mode, or a Wizard player who has access to a number of spells and will probably wreck your shit on sight or die in the first 12 seconds of a Wizard game. | ||