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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.
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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.  
 
  
 
==A==
 
==A==
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; '''Arrowhead''': Aerospace pilot<ref name="SPB">''Solaris VII: The Game World - Player's Book'', p. 61 "Solaris Slang"</ref>
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; '''Arrowhead''': Aerospace pilot.<ref name="SPB">''Solaris VII: The Game World - Player's Book'', p. 61: "Solaris Slang"</ref>
  
 
==B==
 
==B==
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; '''Birdies''': derogatory slang for [[House Bill|M-Bills]]<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Birdies''': Derogatory slang for [[Eagle (currency)|M-Bills]].<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Blood pit''': Small, undistinguished 'Mech arena, usually outside of [[Solaris City]]<ref name="SPB"/>
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; '''Blood pit''': Small, undistinguished 'Mech arena, usually outside of [[Solaris City]].<ref name="SPB"/>
  
 
==C==
 
==C==
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; '''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'', p. 43, "Chapter 8"</ref>
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; '''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>
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; '''Cooperative''': A union of some MechWarriors coming together to provide mutual support to each other.
 
; '''Cooperative''': A union of some MechWarriors coming together to provide mutual support to each other.
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; '''Cookies''': Derogatory slang for [[House Bill|L-Bills]].<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Cookies''': derogatory slang for [[House Bill|L-Bills]]<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
 
  
 
==D==
 
==D==
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; '''Dead Zone''': Anywhere where nothing is going on. In reference to person, suggests stupidity<ref name="SPB"/>  
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; '''Dead Zone''': Anywhere where nothing is going on. In reference to person, suggests stupidity.<ref name="SPB"/>
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; '''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"/>
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; '''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"/>
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; '''DOA''': A clearly outmatched [[MechWarrior]]<ref name="SPB"/>
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; '''DOA''': A clearly outmatched [[MechWarrior]].<ref name="SPB"/>
  
 
==F==
 
==F==
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; '''Farmer''': One who pilots a ''"Tractor"'' (see below)<ref name="SPB"/>
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; '''Farmer''': One who pilots a ''"Tractor"'' (see below).<ref name="SPB"/>
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; '''Federat''': Slang term for a citizen of the [[Federated Suns]]<ref name="EnGarde">''En Garde'', p. 75 "Chapter 19"</ref>
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; '''Federat''': Slang term for a citizen of the [[Federated Suns]].<ref name="EnGarde">''En Garde'', ch. 19, p. 75</ref>
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; '''Frakker''': All-purpose epithet, along the lines of ''"dipstick"'' and ''"lamebrain"''<ref name="SPB"/>
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; '''Fighting Stable''': A Stable is owned by a wealthy patron who provides all the necessary support for his gladiators.
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; '''Fringer''': Anyone from the outlands, i.e., not a resident of the five major sectors<ref name="SPB"/>
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; '''Frakker''': All-purpose epithet, along the lines of ''"dipstick"'' and ''"lamebrain"''.<ref name="SPB"/>
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; '''Fringer''': Anyone from the outlands, i.e., not a resident of the five major sectors.<ref name="SPB"/>
  
 
==G==
 
==G==
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; '''Ghost''': An undercover agent for a [[Successor State]], criminal cartel, or corporation<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Ghost''': An undercover agent for a [[Successor State]], criminal cartel, or corporation.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Gremlin''': A thug working for a crime syndicate<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Gremlin''': A thug working for a crime syndicate.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
  
 
==H==
 
==H==
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; '''Headhunter''': Derogatory term for a MechWarrior who seems to favor killing his opponents<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Headhunter''': Derogatory term for a MechWarrior who seems to favor killing his opponents.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Hillies''': Davionists from the [[Solaris City#Black Hills|Black Hills]] sector<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Hillies''': Davionists from the [[Solaris City#Black Hills|Black Hills]] sector.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''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"/>
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; '''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"/>
  
 
==J==
 
==J==
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; '''Jack in the box''': MechWarrior who favors jumping from behind cover to fire down on his opponents<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Jack in the box''': MechWarrior who favors jumping from behind cover to fire down on his opponents.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
  
 
==K==
 
==K==
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; '''Knievel''': A reckless or glory-hungry MechWarrior who takes unnecessary risks<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Knievel''': A reckless or glory-hungry MechWarrior who takes unnecessary risks.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
  
 
==M==
 
==M==
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; '''Mayflies''': Young MechWarriors who advance too quickly to high-level competition, only to be defeated and forgotten<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Mayflies''': Young MechWarriors who advance too quickly to high-level competition, only to be defeated and forgotten.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Mechbunny''': A somewhat derogatory term for fans who enjoy associating with MechWarriors. Both male and female Mechbunnies exist<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Mechbunny''': A somewhat derogatory term for fans who enjoy associating with MechWarriors. Both male and female Mechbunnies exist.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Mittens''': derogatory slang for [[House Bill|S-Bills]]<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Mittens''': Derogatory slang for [[House Bill|S-Bills]].<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
  
 
==N==
 
==N==
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; '''No-hitter''': A dull 'Mech fight, particularly one in which no weapon hits are scored<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''No-hitter''': A dull 'Mech fight, particularly one in which no weapon hits are scored.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
  
 
==P==
 
==P==
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; '''Peeker''': An individual who comes to watch the 'Mech games but does not bet<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Peeker''': An individual who comes to watch the 'Mech games but does not bet.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Pinball Machine''': A particularly flashy or extensively modified BattleMech<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Pinball Machine''': A particularly flashy or extensively modified BattleMech.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Pinball Wizard''': A highly skilled 'Mech tech. Also simply ''"Wird"''<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Pinball Wizard''': A highly skilled 'Mech tech. Also simply ''"Wird"''.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
  
 
==R==
 
==R==
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; '''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"/>
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; '''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"/>
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; '''Rats''': The inhabitants of the slums of the [[Solaris City#Black Hills|Black Hills]] and [[Solaris City#Cathay|Cathay]]<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Rats''': The inhabitants of the slums of the [[Solaris City#Black Hills|Black Hills]] and [[Solaris City#Cathay|Cathay]].<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Romans''': Also called '''Silesians'''. A reference to the Roman-inspired [[Steiner Stadium]]<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Romans''': Also called '''Silesians'''. A reference to the Roman-inspired [[Steiner Stadium]].<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
  
 
==S==
 
==S==
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; '''Sawbones''': A cheap '[[Mech]] repairman<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Sawbones''': A cheap '[[Mech]] repairman.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Scavs''': Scrap merchants who deal in wrecked BattleMechs<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Scavs''': Scrap merchants who deal in wrecked BattleMechs.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Scrappers''': Montenegrans. A reference to the numerous pieces of wrecked buildings and scrap metal scattered around the quarter<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Scrappers''': Montenegrans. A reference to the numerous pieces of wrecked buildings and scrap metal scattered around the quarter.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Scrip''': derogatory slang for Solaris Scrip (Solaris' own currency). Value fluctuates widely (it can be worth 1% of it's theoretical C-bill to it's 100% rate). Also called ''teep'' (see below).<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''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"/>
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; '''Seat-filler''': A low-class MechWarrior recruited at the last minute to fill up a fight card<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Seat-filler''': A low-class MechWarrior recruited at the last minute to fill up a fight card.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Shivs''': derogatory slang for [[House Bill|D-Bills]]<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Shivs''': Derogatory slang for [[House Bill|D-Bills]].<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Silesians''': A reference to the Roman-inspired [[Steiner Stadium]]<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Silesians''': Also called '''Romans'''. A reference to the Roman-inspired [[Steiner Stadium]].<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Snakes''': derogatory slang for [[House Bill|K-Bills]].<ref name="MGTSVII">''MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII'', p.68-70 "Political Asylum"</ref> This word in most places is a derogatory name for any Kuritan born{{cn}}
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; '''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}}
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; '''Spinner''': A flamboyant MechWarrior given to fanciful moves and maneuvers; usually applied to light 'Mech pilots<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Spinner''': A flamboyant MechWarrior given to fanciful moves and maneuvers; usually applied to light 'Mech pilots.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''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"/>
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; '''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==
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; '''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"/>
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; '''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'''.
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; '''Toilet Paper''': Solaris scrip<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Toilet Paper''': Solaris scrip.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''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'', p. 12 ''Chapter 1''</ref>
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; '''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>
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; '''Tumor''': An upper-class Solaran. In some circles, a ''"healthy tumor"'' refers to a dead upper-class Solaran<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Tumor''': An upper-class Solaran. In some circles, a ''"healthy tumor"'' refers to a dead upper-class Solaran.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
  
 
==U==
 
==U==
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; '''Ugly''': A vicious or particularly violent 'Mech battle<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Ugly''': A vicious or particularly violent 'Mech battle.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
  
 
==V==
 
==V==
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; '''Vampire''': A 'Mech broker<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Vampire''': A 'Mech broker.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
  
 
==W==
 
==W==
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; '''Wizard''': A particularly successful or talented technician. See Pinball Wizard<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Wird''': A highly skilled 'Mech tech. Also known as '''Pinball Wizard'''.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''WrenchWarrior''': Battlemech technician<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Wizard''': A particularly successful or talented technician. See Pinball Wizard.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Wannabes''': Pretender [[MechWarrior (pilot)|mechwarriors]] with no real experience
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; '''WrenchWarrior''': BattleMech technician.<ref name="MGTSVII"/>
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; '''Wannabes''': Pretender [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] with no real experience.
  
 
==Z==
 
==Z==
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; '''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"/>
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; '''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"/>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Latest revision as of 21:30, 18 May 2022

See also: BattleTechWiki:Dictionary for terms related to this wiki.

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[edit]

Arrowhead
Aerospace pilot.[1]

B[edit]

Birdies
Derogatory slang for M-Bills.[2]
Blood pit
Small, undistinguished 'Mech arena, usually outside of Solaris City.[1]

C[edit]

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.[3]
Cooperative
A union of some MechWarriors coming together to provide mutual support to each other.
Cookies
Derogatory slang for L-Bills.[2]

D[edit]

Dead Zone
Anywhere where nothing is going on. In reference to person, suggests stupidity.[1]
Divorce Court
The Federated Commonwealth. A reference to the state of relations between Houses Steiner and Davion during the split of the nations.[1]
DOA
A clearly outmatched MechWarrior.[1]

F[edit]

Farmer
One who pilots a "Tractor" (see below).[1]
Federat
Slang term for a citizen of the Federated Suns.[4]
Fighting Stable
A Stable is owned by a wealthy patron who provides all the necessary support for his gladiators.
Frakker
All-purpose epithet, along the lines of "dipstick" and "lamebrain".[1]
Fringer
Anyone from the outlands, i.e., not a resident of the five major sectors.[1]

G[edit]

Ghost
An undercover agent for a Successor State, criminal cartel, or corporation.[2]
Gremlin
A thug working for a crime syndicate.[2]

H[edit]

Headhunter
Derogatory term for a MechWarrior who seems to favor killing his opponents.[2]
Hillies
Davionists from the Black Hills sector.[2]
Hitman
A MechWarrior who enjoys injuring or killing his opponents. After Hitman Hirsch, the first major 'Mech champion.[2]

J[edit]

Jack in the box
MechWarrior who favors jumping from behind cover to fire down on his opponents.[2]

K[edit]

Knievel
A reckless or glory-hungry MechWarrior who takes unnecessary risks.[2]

M[edit]

Mayflies
Young MechWarriors who advance too quickly to high-level competition, only to be defeated and forgotten.[2]
Mechbunny
A somewhat derogatory term for fans who enjoy associating with MechWarriors. Both male and female Mechbunnies exist.[2]
Mittens
Derogatory slang for S-Bills.[2]

N[edit]

No-hitter
A dull 'Mech fight, particularly one in which no weapon hits are scored.[2]

P[edit]

Peeker
An individual who comes to watch the 'Mech games but does not bet.[2]
Pinball Machine
A particularly flashy or extensively modified BattleMech.[2]
Pinball Wizard
A highly skilled 'Mech tech. Also simply "Wird".[2]

R[edit]

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.[2]
Rats
The inhabitants of the slums of the Black Hills and Cathay.[2]
Romans
Also called Silesians. A reference to the Roman-inspired Steiner Stadium.[2]

S[edit]

Sawbones
A cheap 'Mech repairman.[2]
Scavs
Scrap merchants who deal in wrecked BattleMechs.[2]
Scrappers
Montenegrans. A reference to the numerous pieces of wrecked buildings and scrap metal scattered around the quarter.[2]
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).[2]
Seat-filler
A low-class MechWarrior recruited at the last minute to fill up a fight card.[2]
Shivs
Derogatory slang for D-Bills.[2]
Silesians
Also called Romans. A reference to the Roman-inspired Steiner Stadium.[2]
Snakes
Derogatory slang for K-Bills.[2] This word in most places is a derogatory name for any Kuritan born.[citation needed]
Spinner
A flamboyant MechWarrior given to fanciful moves and maneuvers; usually applied to light 'Mech pilots.[2]
Splitter
A MechWarrior who fights in the arenas solely as a means of hooking up with a mercenary unit or finding work elsewhere.[2]

T[edit]

Teep
Derogatory slang for Solaris Scrip (Solaris' own currency). Sounds like initials T.P. (a reference to the lower-end quality of the currency).[2]
Timey
A MechWarrior past his prime. See Zombie.
Toilet Paper
Solaris scrip.[2]
Tractor
A worthless or badly designed 'Mech such as the CGR-1A1 Charger,[2] or the converse, a warrior who is unworthy of his BattleMech.[5]
Tumor
An upper-class Solaran. In some circles, a "healthy tumor" refers to a dead upper-class Solaran.[2]

U[edit]

Ugly
A vicious or particularly violent 'Mech battle.[2]

V[edit]

Vampire
A 'Mech broker.[2]

W[edit]

Wird
A highly skilled 'Mech tech. Also known as Pinball Wizard.[2]
Wizard
A particularly successful or talented technician. See Pinball Wizard.[2]
WrenchWarrior
BattleMech technician.[2]
Wannabes
Pretender MechWarriors with no real experience.

Z[edit]

Zombie
A burned-out or washed-up MechWarrior who continues to fight (perhaps hoping to be killed in the arena). See Timey.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Solaris VII: The Game World - Player's Book, p. 61: "Solaris Slang"
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 2.28 2.29 2.30 2.31 2.32 2.33 2.34 2.35 2.36 2.37 2.38 MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII, pp. 68–70: "Political Asylum"
  3. ↑ Illusions of Victory, ch. 8, p. 43
  4. ↑ En Garde, ch. 19, p. 75
  5. ↑ Illusions of Victory, ch. 1, p. 12

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