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===[[Administrators|Admin]]===  
===[[Contributors#Staff|Admin]]===  
The people who run the server. Have a variety of power-abuse buttons to keep the game from being fun.
The people who run the server. Have a variety of power-abuse buttons to keep the game from being fun.


===Adminhelp===
===Adminhelp===
A command which lets you send a message to the [[Administrators|admins]]. Can be accessed by typing Adminhelp in game or by pressing F1.
A command which lets you send a message to the [[Contributors#Staff|admins]]. Can be accessed by typing Adminhelp in game, by pressing <code>F1</code> or by pressing Adminhelp in the Admin tab.


Use this (instead of the OOC-channel) if you think someone is griefing or if you otherwise have something to ask the admins about.
Use this ''instead of the OOC channel'' if you think someone is griefing or if you otherwise have something to ask the admins about.


These can include questions about etiquette, the rules, or in-game procedures such as the starting the engine, etc.
These can include questions about etiquette or the rules, etc.


It should be noted that even when no admins are online, any messages sent in adminhelp are logged.
It should be noted that even when no admins are online, any messages sent in adminhelp are logged so you should still send one.


===Additional Access===
===Additional Access===
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===Anomaly===
===Anomaly===
A kind of [[random event#Anomalies]] announced over comms that can cause station damage if not dealt with in time.
A kind of [[random event#Anomalies|random event]] announced over comms that can cause station damage if not dealt with in time.


===Antag===
===Antag===
Antagonist. The "opponent", "enemy". Every [[Game_modes|Game Mode]] (except extended & meteor) has at least one.
Antagonist. The "opponent" or "enemy". Every [[Game_modes|Game Mode]] (except extended and meteor) has at least one.


===[[APC]]===
===[[APC]]===
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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].
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].


Basically makes robots follow orders and unable to harm people.
Basically makes robots follow orders and are unable to harm people.


===[[Atmos]]===
===[[Atmos]]===
Either an [[Atmospheric Technician]] (which are also commonly known as Atmos Tech) or the [[Atmospherics]] area itself which deals with the air supply.
Either an [[Atmospheric Technician]] (which are also commonly known as Atmos Tech) or the [[Atmospherics]] area itself which deals with the air supply.
===Ayys/Ayyliens===
An [[Abductor]], not to be confused with a [[Xenomorph]].


===Ban===
===Ban===
Blocking a person from access to the SS13 server for a period of time. This can happen if a person is not obeying the given [[rules]].
Blocking a person from access to the SS13 server for a period of time. This can happen if a person is not obeying the given [https://forums.yogstation.net/help/rules/ Rules].
 
Read the [[guide to evading getting banned]] for further guidelines.


===Badmin===
===Badmin===
Bad Admin, refers to an admin who abuses their powers.
Bad Admin, refers to an admin who abuses their powers.


===[[Beepsky|Beepsky/Officer Beepsky]]===
===Beepsky/Officer Beepsky===
A [[Securitron]] that starts in Security. Will chase, stun, and handcuff anyone set to be arrested in the [[security records]].
A [[Securitron]] that starts in Security. Will chase, stun, and handcuff anyone set to be arrested in the [[security records]].


===[[Blob]]===
===[[Blob]]===
Can refer to the Blob game mode, or the Blob that spawns in Blob mode and sometimes in random events.
Can refer to the Blob game mode or the Blob random event.


A big green jelly thing that spreads quickly, causes enormous damage, beats the shit out of people and is weak to fire.
A big jelly thing that spreads quickly, causes enormous damage and beats the shit out of people.


===Bolt/Bolted===
===Bolt/Bolted===
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Refers to a player who has logged off or been disconnected. Examining a braindead character reveals the message; "has a vacant, braindead expression..."
Refers to a player who has logged off or been disconnected. Examining a braindead character reveals the message; "has a vacant, braindead expression..."


While these players are not in-game, they should generally be left alone (or preferably dragged somewhere safe) The rules still apply to braindead characters.
While these players are not in-game, they should generally be left alone (or preferably dragged somewhere safe). The rules still apply to braindead characters.


'''NOTE: This person can still come back to the game!''' Who knows, maybe their computer just crashed for a minute.
'''NOTE: This person can still come back to the game!''' Who knows, maybe their computer just crashed for a minute.
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===[[Brig]]===
===[[Brig]]===
An area of the station north of the Bridge and just under Security Office where people are held by [[shitcurity|security]] after being arrested.
An area of the station north of the Bridge and just under Security Office where people are held by Security after being arrested.


===[[BYOND]]===
===[[BYOND]]===
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===Catatonic===
===Catatonic===
A player who has ghosted while alive, disabling them from returning to play. When such a player is examined, it gives a message stating there is no hope of recovery.
A player who has ghosted while alive, disabling them from returning to play. When such a player is examined, it gives a message stating "He is totally catatonic. The stresses of life in deep-space must have been too much for him. Any recovery is unlikely."


These people are as considered corpses and can be taken to the [[Morgue]] or [[Kitchen]].
These people are considered corpses and can be taken to the [[Morgue]] or [[Kitchen]].


===[[Cloning|Clone/Cloning]]===
===[[Cloning|Clone/Cloning]]===
To revive someone back to life through cloning their dead body, usually done in [[Genetics]].
To revive someone back to life through cloning their dead body, usually done in [[Genetics]].
===Corporate===
A lawset for the [[AI]], which makes it a ruthless profits-maximizing, efficiency-enforcing machine.


===Cuban Pete===
===Cuban Pete===
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===[[Cryo]]===
===[[Cryo]]===
The big green glass things in Medbay. Putting dying people in here can save them.
The big glass things in Medbay. Putting dying people in here can save them.


===[[Cult]]===
===[[Cult]]===
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===Deadmin===
===Deadmin===
Most commonly read as dead-min (as in dead admin), but actually stands for de-admin, meaning the action of removing administrative powers from an [[Administrators|administrator]].
Most commonly read as dead-min (as in dead admin), but actually stands for de-admin, meaning the action of removing administrative powers from an [[Contributors#Staff|administrator]].


===Disk===
===Disk===
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===[[Engine]]===
===[[Engine]]===
The large area in the south of the station that is used to start and contain a gravitational singularity that provides power to the station.
The large area in the south of the station that is used to start and contains a gravitational singularity or a tesla that provides power to the station.


===[[Emoji]]===
===[[Emoji]]===
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Erotic Role Play (ERP) is the action of when a player or players engages in roleplaying that is erotic in nature.
Erotic Role Play (ERP) is the action of when a player or players engages in roleplaying that is erotic in nature.


An inherently controversial subject, people's reactions to ERP ranges from upset and rage to taking off one's clothes and joining to [[Rules|ding dong bannu]].
An inherently controversial subject, people's reactions to ERP ranges from upset and rage to taking off one's clothes and joining to [https://forums.yogstation.net/help/rules/ ding dong bannu].


===[[EVA]]===
===[[EVA]]===
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Can be amusing once or twice but doing this regularly runs it into the ground very quickly.
Can be amusing once or twice but doing this regularly runs it into the ground very quickly.
===Goofball===
Refers to the [[Tesla Engine]] and specifically its energy balls, named for its coder.
===Grayshirt/Grays===
[[Assistant]]s, named after their signature gray uniform. Not to be confused with ayyliens. AKA grayshits.


===Graytide===
===Graytide===
Originated from a bug in the job selection system, causing the majority of the crew to be roundstart [[Assistant]]s, dressed in gray. This resulted in swarms of Assistants storming the Brig and antagonize [[security]]. Now the word refers to any griefy behavior of that bent.
Originated from a bug in the job selection system, causing the majority of the crew to be roundstart [[Assistant]]s, dressed in gray. This resulted in swarms of Assistants storming the Brig and antagonize [[security]]. Now the word refers to any griefy behavior of that bent.


===[[Greentext]]===
===Greentext===
An alternate way of describing a victory as an antagonist. Derived from the green text used for 'success'.
An alternate way of describing a victory as an antagonist. Derived from the green text used for 'success'. Can also refer to the Greentext book, usually as the result of a wizard event.


===Grief===
===Grief===
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===[[Hacking]]===
===[[Hacking]]===
The act of breaking the security measures on equipment such as Airlocks or APCs by illicit means.  
The act of breaking the security measures on equipment such as Airlocks or APCs by illicit means.
 
===Harmbaton===
Using the [[Guide_to_Combat#Stun_Baton|stun baton]] on harm intent, resulting in damage in exchange for shorter stun time. Usually seen used by aggressive Security forces.


===Heads===
===Heads===
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===Honk/Hunke===
===Honk/Hunke===
[[clown|hh-ho-ooonn-nk-kkk ww-hhh-yy i-iss-s see-ccu-uur-rrttt-yy bb-eeaa-tt-iinn-gg m-mme-ee hh-hoo-oon-nnk-kk]]
[[clown|hh-ho-ooonn-nk-kkk ww-hhh-yy i-iss-s see-ccu-uur-rrttt-yy bb-eeaa-tt-iinn-gg m-mme-ee hh-hoo-oon-nnk-kk]]
===HoG===
Abbreviation for the Hand of God game mode.


===[[Head of Personnel|HoP]]===
===[[Head of Personnel|HoP]]===
[[Head of Personnel]]. Should assign jobs and shit, but usually ends up giving himself Captain-level access, ignoring his job, and acting like a supercop in an [[The Owl|owl costume]].
[[Head of Personnel]]. Should assign jobs and shit, but usually ends up giving himself Captain-level access, ignoring his job, and acting like a supercop in an owl costume.


===[[Head of Security|HoS]]===
===[[Head of Security|HoS]]===
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===Hulk===
===Hulk===
Used to refer to the [[genetics|superpower]] or a person in possession of it. People with the Hulk gene turn green and become super strong, being able to punch through walls, windows, and other fixtures. Hurts like hell if one hits you. Hulks are an exception to some killing rules (see the [[Rules]] for details)
Used to refer to the [[genetics|superpower]] or a person in possession of it. People with the Hulk gene turn green and become super strong, being able to punch through walls, windows, and other fixtures. Hurts like hell if one hits you. Hulks are an exception to some killing rules (see the [https://forums.yogstation.net/help/rules/ Rules] for details)


===Husk===
===Husk===
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===[[IC in OOC]]===
===[[IC in OOC]]===
The act of describing anything happening in the game over the [[OOC]] channel. The rule of thumb is '''if a person not involved in the incident or not observing the game can still tell what's going on''', it's [[OOC|IC in OOC]]. Usually comes with a chastising and a thousand mini-mods squawking out "IC IN OOC FAGGORT" but excessive use results in a ban. (See the [[OOC]] page for details)
The act of describing anything happening in the game over the [[OOC]] channel. The rule of thumb is '''if a person not involved in the incident or not observing the game can still tell what's going on''', it's [[OOC|IC in OOC]]. Usually comes with a chastising and a thousand mini-mods squawking out "ICKY OCKY!!!" but excessive use results in a ban. (See the [[OOC]] page for details)


===[[Internals]]===
===[[Internals]]===
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===Internals Box===
===Internals Box===
That box which comes in a spawned player's backpack containing a transparent breath mask, one emergency-sized tank of pure oxygen and an epinehrine medipen.
That box which comes in a spawned player's backpack containing a transparent breath mask, one emergency-sized tank of pure oxygen, and an epinehrine medipen.


A great place to keep things you don't access a lot but want to keep on you.
A great place to keep things you don't access a lot but want to keep on you.
===Job Ban===
Similar to a [[Terminology#Ban|Ban]], except in this case you'll be prevented from playing a specific role, such as a [[gang|team-based antagonist]] or a [[Head of Security|head of staff]]. You may even get banned from playing an entire [[Science|department]] if you demonstrate an inability to follow the [https://forums.yogstation.net/help/rules/ Rules].


===[[Random_events#Space_Vines|Kudzu]]===
===[[Random_events#Space_Vines|Kudzu]]===
Space vines. Can start growing randomly or be planted.
Space vines. Can start growing randomly or be planted.


===Lag/Spacetime Distortions===
===Lag/Space Lag/Spacetime Distortions===
Concept common to almost all online gaming. Not worth explaining in depth here - basically it's the server (server-side lag) or your own computer (client-side lag) being slow and causing gaps between you doing stuff and it actually happening to grow. Sometimes referred as 'time warp' or something similar when players are in character.
Concept common to almost all online gaming. Not worth explaining in depth here - basically it's the server (server-side lag) or your own computer (client-side lag) being slow and causing gaps between you doing stuff and it actually happening to grow. Sometimes referred as 'time warp' or something similar when players are in character.


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===[[Ling]]===
===[[Ling]]===
A [[Changeling]].
A [[Changeling]] or [[Shadowling]].


===[[Malf]]===
===[[Malf]]===
Short for malfunction. Can refer to either the [http://nanotrasen.com/wiki/index.php/Game_Mode#AI_Malfunction|AI Malfunction game mode], or to describe the AI in said mode.
Short for malfunction. Can refer to either the [[Guide to malfunction|AI Malfunction game mode]], or to describe the AI in said mode.


===[[Mass Driver]]===
===[[Mass Driver]]===
Computer or switch operated devices found in Toxins, the Chapel and arrivals Disposals.
Computer or switch operated devices found in Toxins, the Chapel and arrivals Disposals.


Any objects on them when they are activated will be thrown forward at high speed, either into the bomb testing area (Toxins) or space (Chapel).
Any objects on them when they are activated will be thrown forward at high speed, either into the bomb testing area (Toxins) or space (Chapel or Disposals).
 
===Mentorhelp===
A command which allows you to message any online mentors.  The command can be found under the "Mentor" tab.
 
The sole purpose of mentors to answer any question about the game you throw at them. This can be about an [[Antag]] or setting up the engine.


Mentors however are not able to answer question about the rules. Any questions that they do recieve about the rules are re-directed to admins.
It is also recommended you use mentorhelp instead of OOC for questions as you may leak IC information.
===Mini-mod===
===Mini-mod===
Those players without admin or mod powers or responsibilities who chastise other players and list server rule infractions incessantly. They should be ignored.
Those players without admin or mod powers or responsibilities who chastise other players and list server rule infractions incessantly. They should be ignored.
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Put a brain into an empty MMI, insert the whole thing into an empty [[cyborg]] and you can bring it back to life!
Put a brain into an empty MMI, insert the whole thing into an empty [[cyborg]] and you can bring it back to life!
===[[Narsie|Nar-Sie/Nar-Nar]]===
The eldritch God of blood whom [[blood cult|blood cultists]] serve and often wish to summon.


===Notes===
===Notes===
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The autonomous super-corporation that built and operates the station, according to the [[backstory]].
The autonomous super-corporation that built and operates the station, according to the [[backstory]].


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)
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).


===[[Nuke]]===
===[[Nuke]]===
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Talking ((Like this)) is still OOC in IC.
Talking ((Like this)) is still OOC in IC.
===Ops/Operatives===
Short for [[nuke ops]]. Generally heard over the radio shortly before the station goes boom.
===ORM===
Short for the Ore Redemption Machine, which is used to turn the materials miners bring into usable sheets, typically used by science. Often found at Cargo or Science for this very reason.


===Paladin===
===Paladin===
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===[[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.
Short for Personal Data Assistant, a [[PDA|handheld device]] that acts as a pager, flashlight, messenger and other useful functions, depending on what cartridge is inserted.


===[[Perma|Perma/Permabrig]]===
===[[Perma|Perma/Permabrig]]===
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===Port===
===Port===
Nautical term. It means the side of a ship on the left when one is facing forward, or in our case, west.
Nautical term. It means the side of a ship on the left when one is facing forward, or in our case, west.
If you're the kind of person who likes mnemonic devices, it's useful to remember that ''PORT'' has the same number of letters as ''LEFT''.


===[[QM]]===
===[[QM]]===
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===[[Radio]]===
===[[Radio]]===
Normally refers to the headset on your head which can be used with the command '<code>say ";help that faggot traitor is griefing me"</code>', for example. Can also refer to station bounced radios and intercoms. Shows up as green text with a symbol and frequency appended to it. Additional department-specific radios also exsist. To use the equipped department radio's default department frequency use '<code>say ".h Hello Department!"</code>'. (See [[Radio]] for details or how to use the radio when it has multiple department frequencies available)
Normally refers to the headset on your head which can be used with the command '<code>say ";help that shitler traitor is griefing me"</code>', for example. Can also refer to station bounced radios and intercoms. Shows up as green text with a symbol and frequency appended to it. Additional department-specific radios also exsist. To use the equipped department radio's default department frequency use '<code>say ".h Hello Department!"</code>'. (See [[Radio]] for details or how to use the radio when it has multiple department frequencies available)


===[[Rat'var]]===
The clockwork Justiciar - God of time and deity of the [[Clockwork Cult|clockwork cultists]]
===[[RCD]]===
===[[RCD]]===
[[Rapid Construction Device]]. A piece of equipment that can quickly make and break floors, regular walls, and airlocks.
Rapid Construction Device. A piece of equipment that can quickly make and break floors, regular walls, and airlocks.


===[[Research Director|RD]]===
===[[Research Director|RD]]===
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Comes in two flavors, [[Computers|Security and Medical]], both accessible from terminals with red or white screens, respectively.
Comes in two flavors, [[Computers|Security and Medical]], both accessible from terminals with red or white screens, respectively.


Medical Records are mostly useless and thus mostly unused, but Security Records contain useful fingerprint information and can be used to have [[Beepsky]] arrest people on sight.
Medical Records are mostly useless and thus mostly unused, but Security Records contain useful fingerprint information and can be used to have OFficer Beepsky arrest people on sight.
 
===Redshirt===
[[Security Officer]]s, named for their signature red uniforms and tendency to die at the hands of everything.


===Redtext===
===Redtext===
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===[[Rev]]===
===[[Rev]]===
Could refer either to the game mode [[Game_Modes#Revolution|Revolution]], or a member of the Revolution in said game mode.
Could refer to the game mode [[Game_Modes#Revolution|Revolution]], a member of the Revolution in said game mode, or a [[Revenant]].


===Revhead===
===Revhead===
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The definition of what exactly makes a crewmember robust varies from person to person, but it's almost universally agreed to mean being skilled despite the inherently clunky interface.
The definition of what exactly makes a crewmember robust varies from person to person, but it's almost universally agreed to mean being skilled despite the inherently clunky interface.


===[[RP]]===
===[[Guide to Roleplay | RP]]===
(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.
(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.


===[[Shitcurity]]===
===Shitcurity===
A derogatoy term for [[Security Officer]]s who are abusive, incompetent or generally shit. Can usually be heard shouted by the guy who just got arrested.
A derogatory term for [[Security Officer]]s or other Security personnel who are abusive, incompetent, or generally useless. Can usually be heard shouted by the guy who just got arrested.
 
===Shitsec===
Shorthand for the above.


===[[Shuttle]]===
===[[Shuttle]]===
Most of the time refers to the Emergency [[Escape Shuttle]] which shows up at the end of the round in the northwest of the station. Can also refer to the Arrival Shuttle (where you start if you join late), the [[syndicate]] or [[wizard]] shuttle (which you'll rarely see, if ever), the Supply Shuttle (which brings items to the [[Quartermaster|Cargo Bay]]), or the mining and prison shuttles (which move people between the mining and prison stations, respectively).
Most of the time refers to the Emergency [[Escape Shuttle]] which shows up at the end of the round in the northeast of the station. Can also refer to the Arrival Shuttle (where you start if you join late), the [[syndicate]] or [[wizard]] shuttle (which you'll rarely see, if ever), the Supply Shuttle (which brings items to the [[Quartermaster|Cargo Bay]]), or the mining and prison shuttles (which move people between the mining and prison stations, respectively).


===Silicon===
===Silicon===
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A beep sent from a Remote Signalling Device. "Default Signal" is used to refer to the default setting of the devices, which is Frequency 147.9, Code 30.
A beep sent from a Remote Signalling Device. "Default Signal" is used to refer to the default setting of the devices, which is Frequency 147.9, Code 30.


Randomly signaling the default frequency/code is a good idea, and will cause nothing bad to happen ever.
===[[Singulo|Singulo/Singuloth/Sing]]===
The [[Singularity|gravitational singularity]], what is essentially a black hole that emits radiation, this radiation is converted to power. It '''should''' be contained with a shield, if it isn't, don't stop to take in the view, get those legs moving.


===[[Singulo|Singulo/Singuloth]]===
===[[Shadowlings|Slings]]===
The [[Singularity|gravitational singularity]], what is essentially a black hole that emits radiation, this radiation is converted to power. It '''should''' be contained with a shield, if it isn't, don't stop to take in the view, get those legs moving.
[[Shadowling]]s, one of the station's many antagonist types.
 
===Spacing===
The act of forcing or throwing someone out an airlock into space, usually for [[Traitor|malicious purposes]].


===[[SS13]]===
===[[SS13]]===
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===Tabling===
===Tabling===
The act of grabbing someone then clicking a table to instantly knock them down on it, usually followed by a toolbox in the skull or being stripped. This is not as effective anymore due to code updates.
The act of grabbing someone then clicking a table to instantly knock them down on it, usually followed by a toolbox in the skull or being stripped.  


===[[Tele]]===
===[[Tele]]===
While usually referring to the [[Hand Teleporter]], it could also be referring to the full-fledged [[Teleporter]] in the [[Teleporter|Teleporter Room]]. Most people have no idea how to use it.
While usually referring to the [[Hand Teleporter]], it could also be referring to the full-fledged [[Teleporter]] in the [[Teleporter|Teleporter Room]]. Most people have no idea how to use it.
===Tesla===
The [[Tesla Engine]]. An alternative engine that [[Engineering]] can build. Also commonly referred to as the "goofball", so named for the programmer who created it.
===Testmerge===
Trying out new features or significant changes usually means temporarily merging that feature into the server in order to gather bug reports and feedback.


===[[Tcomms|Tcomms/Telecomms]]===
===[[Tcomms|Tcomms/Telecomms]]===
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Used to refer to the [[Game Mode|mode]] or an actual [[Traitor]] (assigned by the game mode or by admins).
Used to refer to the [[Game Mode|mode]] or an actual [[Traitor]] (assigned by the game mode or by admins).


===TraitorChan===
===TraitorChan/Traitorling===
Used to refer to the [[Game_Mode#Traitor.2BChangeling|game mode]], a combination of [[Traitor]] and [[Changeling]].
Used to refer to the [[Game_Mode#Traitor.2BChangeling|game mode]], a combination of [[Traitor]] and [[Changeling]].


===Valid/Validhunting===
===Valid/Validhunting===
Adjective: Someone whom it is allowed under the [[Rules]] to kill, usually on grounds of being a loud traitor. Verb: The act of killing or deliberately seeking out said kill. An inherently controversial subject.
Adjective: Someone whom it is allowed under the [https://forums.yogstation.net/help/rules/ Rules] to kill, usually on grounds of being a loud traitor. Verb: The act of killing or deliberately seeking out said kill. An inherently controversial subject.


===Voice in Your Head===
===Voice in Your Head===
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===WGW===
===WGW===
The legendary tale of [[Woody's Got Wood]]. The book obtained from the library. This vile tome is highly forbidden, and someone will eventually print it to spam over the radio any chance they get. Doing so will usually result in a station-wide manhunt, or the admin spawning a Space Carp named "Video Games" outside your hidey hole.
The legendary tale of Woody's Got Wood. This vile tome is highly forbidden, and someone will eventually print it to spam over the radio any chance they get. Doing so will usually result in a station-wide manhunt, or the admin spawning a Space Carp named "Video Games" outside your hidey hole.


===[[Wormhole]]===
===[[Wormhole]]===
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===[[Xeno]]===
===[[Xeno]]===
Can refer to [[Aliens]], or [[Xenobiology]].
Can refer to [[Xenos|Aliens]], or [[Xenobiology]].


===[[Wizard]]===
===[[Wizard]]===
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===Z-Level===
===Z-Level===
Another "area" of the game. Unlike the name implies, Z-levels are simply just areas you randomly spawn into when you go over the edge of an area. Part of BYOND's functionality. For example, the station, the DJ station, the [[Mining Station]], Central Command and the [[Derelict]] are all on different Z-levels. Going off the edge of one Z-Level will take you to another. Right now most of these transitions are random. Try to avoid being spaced.
Another area/map which the game consists of. Gameplay-wise, it's just a level.
 
Z-levels are areas you randomly spawn into when you go over the edge of an area. Part of BYOND's functionality. For example, the station, DJ station, Central Command and the [[Derelict]] are all on different Z-levels. Going off the edge of one Z-Level will take you to another.




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