Dictionary

See Also the Index for pages for Episodes, Characters, Lifeforms, Technology, Measurements, and some other items. I am currently considering how best to provide both an all-inclusive list and a categorized list. In other words, at some point the site will be reorganized.

2003-08-22 — The dictionary entry and the measurements page should now be correct for the conversion of microts to seconds.

androgyne: A Nebari hermaphrodite or inter-sexed person, from the word, “androgynous.” Note: An “androgen” is actually a class of hormones, but the spelling is often seen in fandom. It is unknown whether Nebari androgynes are inter-sexed or true hermaphrodites or perhaps a third gender. From dialogue in Fractures, androgynes are deemed unfit and non-conformist, and are forcibly segregated from Nebari society. See Also: character Hubero, episode Fractures.
arn: hour (approx.)
Aurora Chair: Mind-probing alien chair, used for forced interrogation, and capable of neurological (brain) damage of varying degrees, depending on duration.

chakkan oil: Oil produced from tannot root, to power PK pulse weapons.
cycle: year (approx.)

dench: centimeter, inch (of distance) (approx.)
Dentics: Worm-like creatures that perform dental hygiene. They secrete a minty aftertaste. Do not swallow them. It is unknown what would happen if one swallowed a live dentic. Fried dentic smells and tastes bad.
DRD, Diagnostic Repair Drone: Small maintenance robots aboard Moya. Unlike Moya, who is bio-mechanical, DRDs are entirely mechanical robots. About the size of a cat or small dog. They have dual lighted camera-antennae and multiple hide-away manipulator arms and tools. They communicate in electronic noises.
drannit: the meaning of this word is unclear, but seems to be an annoying, argumentative, stubborn, or foolish animal or person; perhaps a donkey or mule; or perhaps even an arse (ass) or a penis.
dren: sh*t (vulgar slang)

eema: the buttocks or (vulgar slang) the ass or arse;

fellip nectar: a beer-like nectar, probably alcoholic, possibly sweet; it is produced by or from fellip creatures, although the method is not stated;
filk, filk song: a song, often humorous, about science fiction; a general science fiction fan term from a typo for folk song;
frell: f*** (vulgar slang)
frellnick: f***er (vulgar slang)
frezlin: an illegal addictive liquid that may be sniffed or tasted; it is produced from the glands of sentient beings, often fatally; { Source: 3.13 “Scratch ’N Sniff” }

Gammak Base: Military bases used for various purposes, such as R&D research and development. Gammak bases may be located on space stations, planets, moons, or planetoids. The meaning of the word gammak is unknown; perhaps it means research.
grott: grunt, common soldier (military slang)

hammond: the starboard, or right-hand, side of a ship, opposite of the treblin side; { Source: John Quixote; }
heppel oil: an aphrodisiac oil secreted from a gland, used by Delos Concubines;
Hetch Drive: Hyperspace drive or engine, used for traveling faster than light.
hezmana, hez: hell

laka root extract: an inhalant that distracts the user away from painful memories or preoccupying thoughts; apparently an addictive substance;
lurg: a sector, or perhaps something to do with map coordinates

metra: kilometer, mile (of distance) (approx.)
microt: second (of time) (approx.); in The Flax, Crichton says, “180 microts = 4 minutes;” therefore, 3 microts = 4 seconds;
mivonks: testicles, bollocks (vulgar slang)
motra: meter, yard (of distance) (approx.)

nally, nally-whipped: female genitals (vulgar slang); presumably related to nolly;
nelg: precious metal, perhaps an alloy of gold, silver, or platinum
Neural Implant Chip: Microchip implanted in the brain, used for forced information extraction. Exudes invasive, branching tendrils.
nolly: restroom, bathroom, loo (slang)
non-com: Short for non-commissioned officer, ranking below commissioned officers and enlisted officers. A sergeant or petty officer.

paraphoral nerve: A particular Sebacean nerve, fatal within arns if not repaired or replaced.
phalanx: Soldiers lined up shoulder to shoulder, with their shields braced together and weapons at the ready. An offensive and defensive position to protect the troops while moving forward to quell a riot. From its usage by Roman and Greek troops. From the Greek for fingers.
PK Pulse Rifle: Peacekeeper rifle capable of energy (laser?) pulses, equipped with grenades and a collapsible bayonet knife.
PK Pulse Pistol: Peacekeeper handgun capable of energy (laser?) pulses.
probakto: approximately, bastard (vulgar slang);
Prowler: Fighter spacecraft for one or two personnel.

Qualta Blade

Traditional Luxan broadsword and energy rifle.

queue [kyoo]

From French: queue [kö] ~ line or tail.

1. Hair worn in a single braid at the crown or nape, often as a mark of caste or age group. A Peacekeeper queue is worn by males or females at the nape of the neck, gathered in a short, stiff queue with a leather or metal band. Peacekeepers may also wear a crewcut or shave their heads bald. It is unknown whether civilian Sebaceans wear a queue.
2. An ordered line having a beginning or head and an end or tail. One queues up when one forms or enters a queue. One stands on queue. Enqueue: To enter the queue. Dequeue: To leave the queue. In American English, the term queue is rare. Instead, one lines up and stands in line.

raslak: a strong alcoholic beverage
retri: rectangular coin, monetary value unknown, culture unknown;

Shanghai: To kidnap, especially for ransom or forced service as a sailor, soldier, slave, or prostitute. A coastal port city in China. From its common practice in that city by Chinese and British in the 18th and 19th centuries.

tannot root: Root vegetable, similar to a giant beet or turnip, used to produce chakkan oil.
tralk: trollop, floozy, tart, whore, loose woman
Translator Microbes: Symbiotic (and possibly synthetic) microorganisms that, when injected, do language translation. Apparently harmless, they colonize at the base of the brain.
treblin: the port, or left-hand, side of a ship, opposite of the hammond side; { Source: John Quixote; }

yensch: (?) to hurt, feel pain (slang?)
yotz: idiot, shmuck (slang)

Zelbinion: Legendary Peacekeeper starship, disappeared over 150 cycles ago. Discovered destroyed. [EP.1.07]