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−	As with any language, new words and new meanings for old words develop in response to current events and technology. The MechWarrior games have spawned many slang expressions peculiar to [[Solaris]]. Those considered "hip" and part of the "in crowd" like to use the following phrases in their almost-constant discussions of the latest, and upcoming, duels.	+
		+	As with any language, new words and new meanings for old words develop in response to current events and technology. The MechWarrior games have spawned many slang expressions peculiar to [[Solaris]]. Those considered "hip" and part of the "in crowd" like to use the following phrases in their almost-constant discussions of the latest, and upcoming, duels.
	==A==		==A==
−	; '''Arrowhead''': Aerospace pilot.<ref name="SPB">''Solaris VII: The Game World - Player's Book'', p. 61: "Solaris Slang"</ref>	+	; '''Arrowhead''': Aerospace pilot
	==B==		==B==
−	; '''Birdies''': Derogatory slang for [[Eagle (currency)|M-Bills]].<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Blood pit''': Small, undistinguished 'Mech arena, usually outside of [[Solaris City]].
−	; '''Blood pit''': Small, undistinguished 'Mech arena, usually outside of [[Solaris City]].<ref name="SPB"/>
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−	==C==
−	; '''Chaos Mode''': This term was applied to [[Steiner Stadium]] behaved when the pop-up barricades and pylons would randomly rise ten to twenty meters high or plunge back into the floor, making an ever-shifting maze in which the two 'Mechs hunted each other. The stadium managers were also trying to spike interest with strange effects again, strobing the lights to break up fluid movement and make the 'Mechs look as if they were being shifted about the arena by some invisible hand.<ref name="IoVp43">''Illusions of Victory'', ch. 8, p. 43</ref>
−	; '''Cooperative''': A union of some MechWarriors coming together to provide mutual support to each other.
−	; '''Cookies''': Derogatory slang for [[House Bill|L-Bills]].<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
	==D==		==D==
−	; '''Dead Zone''': Anywhere where nothing is going on. In reference to person, suggests stupidity.<ref name="SPB"/>	+	; '''Dead Zone''': Anywhere where nothing is going on. In reference to person, suggests stupidity.
−	; '''Divorce Court''': The Federated Commonwealth. A reference to the state of relations between [[House Steiner|Houses Steiner]] and [[House Davion|Davion]] during the split of the nations.<ref name="SPB"/>	+	; '''Divorce Court''': The Federated Commonwealth. A reference to the current state of relations between [[House Steiner|Houses Steiner]] and [[House Davion|Davion]].
−	; '''DOA''': A clearly outmatched [[MechWarrior]].<ref name="SPB"/>	+	; '''DOA''': A clearly outmatched [[MechWarrior]].
	==F==		==F==
−	; '''Farmer''': One who pilots a ''"Tractor"'' (see below).<ref name="SPB"/>	+	; '''Farmer''': One who pilots a 'Tractor' (see below).
−	; '''Federat''': Slang term for a citizen of the [[Federated Suns]].<ref name="EnGarde">''En Garde'', ch. 19, p. 75</ref>	+	; '''Frakker''': All-purpose epithet, along the lines of "dipstick" and "lamebrain."
−	; '''Fighting Stable''': A Stable is owned by a wealthy patron who provides all the necessary support for his gladiators.	+	; '''Fringer''': Anyone from the outlands, i.e., not a resident of the five major sectors.
−	; '''Frakker''': All-purpose epithet, along the lines of ''"dipstick"'' and ''"lamebrain"''.<ref name="SPB"/>
−	; '''Fringer''': Anyone from the outlands, i.e., not a resident of the five major sectors.<ref name="SPB"/>
	==G==		==G==
−	; '''Ghost''': An undercover agent for a [[Successor State]], criminal cartel, or corporation.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Ghost''': An undercover agent for a [[Successor State]], criminal cartel, or corporation.
−	; '''Gremlin''': A thug working for a crime syndicate.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Gremlin''': A thug working for a crime syndicate.
	==H==		==H==
−	; '''Headhunter''': Derogatory term for a MechWarrior who seems to favor killing his opponents.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Headhunter''': Derogatory term for a MechWarrior who seems to favor killing his opponents.
−	; '''Hillies''': Davionists from the [[Solaris City#Black Hills|Black Hills]] sector.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Hillies''': Davionists from the [[Black Hills]] sector.
−	; '''Hitman''': A MechWarrior who enjoys injuring or killing his opponents. After '''Hitman''' [[Cabol Hirsch|Hirsch]], the first major [[Class Six Champions|'Mech champion]].<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Hitman''': A MechWarrior who enjoys injuring or killing his opponents. After "Hitman" Hirsch, the first major 'Mech champion.
	==J==		==J==
−	; '''Jack in the box''': MechWarrior who favors jumping from behind cover to fire down on his opponents.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Jack in the box''': MechWarrior who favors jumping from behind cover to fire down on his opponents.
	==K==		==K==
−	; '''Knievel''': A reckless or glory-hungry MechWarrior who takes unnecessary risks.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Knievel''': A reckless or glory-hungry MechWarrior who takes unnecessary risks.
	==M==		==M==
−	; '''Mayflies''': Young MechWarriors who advance too quickly to high-level competition, only to be defeated and forgotten.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Mayflies''': Young MechWarriors who advance too quickly to high-level competition, only to be defeated and forgotten.
−	; '''Mechbunny''': A somewhat derogatory term for fans who enjoy associating with MechWarriors. Both male and female Mechbunnies exist.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Mechbunny''': A somewhat derogatory term for fans who enjoy associating with MechWarriors. Both male and female Mechbunnies exist Also known as wannabes.
−	; '''Mittens''': Derogatory slang for [[House Bill|S-Bills]].<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
	==N==		==N==
−	; '''No-hitter''': A dull 'Mech fight, particularly one in which no weapon hits are scored.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	'''No-hitter''': A dull 'Mech fight, particularly one in which no weapon hits are scored.
	==P==		==P==
−	; '''Peeker''': An individual who comes to watch the 'Mech games but does not bet.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Peeker''': An individual who comes to watch the 'Mech games but does not bet.
−	; '''Pinball Machine''': A particularly flashy or extensively modified BattleMech.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Pinball Machine''': A particularly flashy or extensively modified BattleMech.
−	; '''Pinball Wizard''': A highly skilled 'Mech tech. Also simply ''"Wird"''.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Pinball Wizard''': A highly skilled 'Mech tech. Also simply "Wird."
	==R==		==R==
−	; '''Rackit''': To overheat a 'Mech, specifically when all the weapons are fired in an all-or-nothing shot at a quick victory. Also, to push anything to its absolute limit.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Rackit''': To overheat a 'Mech, specifically when all the weapons are fired in an all-or-nothing shot at a quick victory. Also, to push anything to its absolute limit.
−	; '''Rats''': The inhabitants of the slums of the [[Solaris City#Black Hills|Black Hills]] and [[Solaris City#Cathay|Cathay]].<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Rats''': The inhabitants of the slums of the [[Black Hills]] and [[Cathay]].
−	; '''Romans''': Also called '''Silesians'''. A reference to the Roman-inspired [[Steiner Stadium]].<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; : Silesians. A reference to the Roman-inspired [[Steiner Stadium]].
	==S==		==S==
−	; '''Sawbones''': A cheap '[[Mech]] repairman.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Sawbones''': A cheap 'Mech repairman.
−	; '''Scavs''': Scrap merchants who deal in wrecked BattleMechs.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Scavs''': Scrap merchants who deal in wrecked BattleMechs.
−	; '''Scrappers''': Montenegrans. A reference to the numerous pieces of wrecked buildings and scrap metal scattered around the quarter.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Scrappers''': Montenegrans. A reference to the numerous pieces of wrecked buildings and scrap metal scattered around the quarter.
−	; '''Scrip''': Derogatory slang for Solaris Scrip (Solaris' own currency). Value fluctuates widely (it can be worth 1% of its theoretical C-bill to its 100% rate). Also called ''teep'' (see below).<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Seatfiller''': A low-class MechWarrior recruited at the last minute to fill up a fight card.
−	; '''Seat-filler''': A low-class MechWarrior recruited at the last minute to fill up a fight card.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Spinner''': A flamboyant MechWarrior given to fanciful moves and maneuvers; usually applied to light 'Mech pilots.
−	; '''Shivs''': Derogatory slang for [[House Bill|D-Bills]].<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Splitter''': A MechWarrior who fights in the arenas solely as a means of hooking up with a mercenary unit or finding work elsewhere.
−	; '''Silesians''': Also called '''Romans'''. A reference to the Roman-inspired [[Steiner Stadium]].<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
−	; '''Snakes''': Derogatory slang for [[House Bill|K-Bills]].<ref name="MGTSVII">''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', pp. 68–70: "Political Asylum"</ref> This word in most places is a derogatory name for any Kuritan born.{{cn}}
−	; '''Spinner''': A flamboyant MechWarrior given to fanciful moves and maneuvers; usually applied to light 'Mech pilots.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
−	; '''Splitter''': A MechWarrior who fights in the arenas solely as a means of hooking up with a mercenary unit or finding work elsewhere.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
	==T==		==T==
−	; '''Teep''': Derogatory slang for Solaris Scrip (Solaris' own currency). Sounds like initials T.P. (a reference to the lower-end quality of the currency).<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Timey''': A MechWarrior past his prime. See "Zombie."
−	; '''Timey''': A MechWarrior past his prime. See '''Zombie'''.	+	; '''Toilet Paper''': Solaris scrip.
−	; '''Toilet Paper''': Solaris scrip.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Tractor''': A worthless or badly designed 'Mech such as the CGR-1A1 [[Charger]].
−	; '''Tractor''': A worthless or badly designed 'Mech such as the CGR-1A1 ''[[Charger]]'',<ref name="MGTSVII"/> or the converse, a warrior who is unworthy of his BattleMech.<ref name="IoVp12">''Illusions of Victory'', ch. 1, p. 12</ref>	+	; '''Charger Tumor''': An upper-class Solaran. In some circles, a "healthy tumor" refers to a dead upper-class Solaran.
−	; '''Tumor''': An upper-class Solaran. In some circles, a ''"healthy tumor"'' refers to a dead upper-class Solaran.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
	==U==		==U==
−	; '''Ugly''': A vicious or particularly violent 'Mech battle.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Ugly''': A vicious or particularly violent 'Mech battle.
	==V==		==V==
−	; '''Vampire''': A 'Mech broker.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Vampire''': A 'Mech broker.
	==W==		==W==
−	; '''Wird''': A highly skilled 'Mech tech. Also known as '''Pinball Wizard'''.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Wizard''': A particularly successful or talented technician. See Pinball Wizard.
−	; '''Wizard''': A particularly successful or talented technician. See Pinball Wizard.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''WrenchWarrior''': Battlemech technician.
−	; '''WrenchWarrior''': BattleMech technician.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
−	; '''Wannabes''': Pretender [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] with no real experience.
	==Z==		==Z==
−	; '''Zombie''': A burned-out or washed-up MechWarrior who continues to fight (perhaps hoping to be killed in the arena). See '''Timey'''.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>	+	; '''Zombie''': A burned-out or washed-up MechWarrior who continues to fight (perhaps hoping to be killed in the arena). See "timey."
	==References==		==References==

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See also: '''[[BattleTechWiki:Dictionary]]''' for terms related to this wiki. {{Template:CompactTOC}} As with any language, new words and new meanings for old words develop in response to current events and technology. The MechWarrior games have spawned many slang expressions peculiar to [[Solaris]]. Those considered "hip" and part of the "in crowd" like to use the following phrases in their almost-constant discussions of the latest, and upcoming, duels. ==A== ; '''Arrowhead''': Aerospace pilot ==B== ; '''Blood pit''': Small, undistinguished 'Mech arena, usually outside of [[Solaris City]]. ==D== ; '''Dead Zone''': Anywhere where nothing is going on. In reference to person, suggests stupidity. ; '''Divorce Court''': The Federated Commonwealth. A reference to the current state of relations between [[House Steiner|Houses Steiner]] and [[House Davion|Davion]]. ; '''DOA''': A clearly outmatched [[MechWarrior]]. ==F== ; '''Farmer''': One who pilots a 'Tractor' (see below). ; '''Frakker''': All-purpose epithet, along the lines of "dipstick" and "lamebrain." ; '''Fringer''': Anyone from the outlands, i.e., not a resident of the five major sectors. ==G== ; '''Ghost''': An undercover agent for a [[Successor State]], criminal cartel, or corporation. ; '''Gremlin''': A thug working for a crime syndicate. ==H== ; '''Headhunter''': Derogatory term for a MechWarrior who seems to favor killing his opponents. ; '''Hillies''': Davionists from the [[Black Hills]] sector. ; '''Hitman''': A MechWarrior who enjoys injuring or killing his opponents. After "Hitman" Hirsch, the first major 'Mech champion. ==J== ; '''Jack in the box''': MechWarrior who favors jumping from behind cover to fire down on his opponents. ==K== ; '''Knievel''': A reckless or glory-hungry MechWarrior who takes unnecessary risks. ==M== ; '''Mayflies''': Young MechWarriors who advance too quickly to high-level competition, only to be defeated and forgotten. ; '''Mechbunny''': A somewhat derogatory term for fans who enjoy associating with MechWarriors. Both male and female Mechbunnies exist Also known as wannabes. ==N== '''No-hitter''': A dull 'Mech fight, particularly one in which no weapon hits are scored. ==P== ; '''Peeker''': An individual who comes to watch the 'Mech games but does not bet. ; '''Pinball Machine''': A particularly flashy or extensively modified BattleMech. ; '''Pinball Wizard''': A highly skilled 'Mech tech. Also simply "Wird." ==R== ; '''Rackit''': To overheat a 'Mech, specifically when all the weapons are fired in an all-or-nothing shot at a quick victory. Also, to push anything to its absolute limit. ; '''Rats''': The inhabitants of the slums of the [[Black Hills]] and [[Cathay]]. ; : Silesians. A reference to the Roman-inspired [[Steiner Stadium]]. ==S== ; '''Sawbones''': A cheap 'Mech repairman. ; '''Scavs''': Scrap merchants who deal in wrecked BattleMechs. ; '''Scrappers''': Montenegrans. A reference to the numerous pieces of wrecked buildings and scrap metal scattered around the quarter. ; '''Seatfiller''': A low-class MechWarrior recruited at the last minute to fill up a fight card. ; '''Spinner''': A flamboyant MechWarrior given to fanciful moves and maneuvers; usually applied to light 'Mech pilots. ; '''Splitter''': A MechWarrior who fights in the arenas solely as a means of hooking up with a mercenary unit or finding work elsewhere. ==T== ; '''Timey''': A MechWarrior past his prime. See "Zombie." ; '''Toilet Paper''': Solaris scrip. ; '''Tractor''': A worthless or badly designed 'Mech such as the CGR-1A1 [[Charger]]. ; '''Charger Tumor''': An upper-class Solaran. In some circles, a "healthy tumor" refers to a dead upper-class Solaran. ==U== ; '''Ugly''': A vicious or particularly violent 'Mech battle. ==V== ; '''Vampire''': A 'Mech broker. ==W== ; '''Wizard''': A particularly successful or talented technician. See Pinball Wizard. ; '''WrenchWarrior''': Battlemech technician. ==Z== ; '''Zombie''': A burned-out or washed-up MechWarrior who continues to fight (perhaps hoping to be killed in the arena). See "timey." ==References== <references/> [[Category:Solaris Games]]

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