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==A== | ==A== | ||
| − | ; '''Arrowhead''': Aerospace pilot | + | ; '''Arrowhead''': Aerospace pilot<ref name="SPB">''Solaris VII: The Game World - Player's Book'', p. 61 "Solaris Slang"</ref> |
==B== | ==B== | ||
| − | ; '''Blood pit''': Small, undistinguished 'Mech arena, usually outside of [[Solaris City]] | + | ; '''Birdies'': derogatory slang for [[House Bill|M-Bills]]<ref name="MGTSVII"/> |
| + | ; '''Blood pit''': Small, undistinguished 'Mech arena, usually outside of [[Solaris City]]<ref name="SPB"/> | ||
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| + | ==C== | ||
| + | ; '''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 | + | ; '''Dead Zone''': Anywhere where nothing is going on. In reference to person, suggests stupidity<ref name="SPB"/> |
| − | ; '''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 | + | ; '''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"/> |
| − | ; '''DOA''': A clearly outmatched [[MechWarrior]] | + | ; '''DOA''': A clearly outmatched [[MechWarrior]]<ref name="SPB"/> |
==F== | ==F== | ||
| − | ; '''Farmer''': One who pilots a ''"Tractor"'' (see below) | + | ; '''Farmer''': One who pilots a ''"Tractor"'' (see below)<ref name="SPB"/> |
| − | ; '''Frakker''': All-purpose epithet, along the lines of ''"dipstick"'' and ''"lamebrain"'' | + | ; '''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 | + | ; '''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 | + | ; '''Ghost''': An undercover agent for a [[Successor State]], criminal cartel, or corporation<ref name="MGTSVII"/> |
| − | ; '''Gremlin''': A thug working for a crime syndicate | + | ; '''Gremlin''': A thug working for a crime syndicate<ref name="MGTSVII"/> |
==H== | ==H== | ||
| − | ; '''Headhunter''': Derogatory term for a MechWarrior who seems to favor killing his opponents | + | ; '''Headhunter''': Derogatory term for a MechWarrior who seems to favor killing his opponents<ref name="MGTSVII"/> |
| − | ; '''Hillies''': Davionists from the [[Solaris City#Black Hills|Black Hills]] sector | + | ; '''Hillies''': Davionists from the [[Solaris City#Black Hills|Black Hills]] sector<ref name="MGTSVII"/> |
| − | ; '''Hitman''': A MechWarrior who enjoys injuring or killing his opponents. After '''Hitman''' [[Cabol Hirsch|Hirsch]], the first major [[Class Six Champions|'Mech champion]] | + | ; '''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== | ||
| − | ; '''Jack in the box''': MechWarrior who favors jumping from behind cover to fire down on his opponents | + | ; '''Jack in the box''': MechWarrior who favors jumping from behind cover to fire down on his opponents<ref name="MGTSVII"/> |
==K== | ==K== | ||
| − | ; '''Knievel''': A reckless or glory-hungry MechWarrior who takes unnecessary risks | + | ; '''Knievel''': A reckless or glory-hungry MechWarrior who takes unnecessary risks<ref name="MGTSVII"/> |
==M== | ==M== | ||
| − | ; '''Mayflies''': Young MechWarriors who advance too quickly to high-level competition, only to be defeated and forgotten | + | ; '''Mayflies''': Young MechWarriors who advance too quickly to high-level competition, only to be defeated and forgotten<ref name="MGTSVII"/> |
| − | ; '''Mechbunny''': A somewhat derogatory term for fans who enjoy associating with MechWarriors. Both male and female Mechbunnies exist | + | ; '''Mechbunny''': A somewhat derogatory term for fans who enjoy associating with MechWarriors. Both male and female Mechbunnies exist<ref name="MGTSVII"/> |
| + | ; '''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 | + | ; '''No-hitter''': A dull 'Mech fight, particularly one in which no weapon hits are scored<ref name="MGTSVII"/> |
==P== | ==P== | ||
| − | ; '''Peeker''': An individual who comes to watch the 'Mech games but does not bet | + | ; '''Peeker''': An individual who comes to watch the 'Mech games but does not bet<ref name="MGTSVII"/> |
| − | ; '''Pinball Machine''': A particularly flashy or extensively modified BattleMech | + | ; '''Pinball Machine''': A particularly flashy or extensively modified BattleMech<ref name="MGTSVII"/> |
| − | ; '''Pinball Wizard''': A highly skilled 'Mech tech. Also simply ''"Wird"'' | + | ; '''Pinball Wizard''': A highly skilled 'Mech tech. Also simply ''"Wird"''<ref name="MGTSVII"/> |
==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 | + | ; '''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"/> |
| − | ; '''Rats''': The inhabitants of the slums of the [[Solaris City#Black Hills|Black Hills]] and [[Solaris City#Cathay|Cathay]] | + | ; '''Rats''': The inhabitants of the slums of the [[Solaris City#Black Hills|Black Hills]] and [[Solaris City#Cathay|Cathay]]<ref name="MGTSVII"/> |
| − | ; '''Romans''': Also called '''Silesians'''. A reference to the Roman-inspired [[Steiner Stadium]] | + | ; '''Romans''': Also called '''Silesians'''. A reference to the Roman-inspired [[Steiner Stadium]]<ref name="MGTSVII"/> |
==S== | ==S== | ||
| − | ; '''Sawbones''': A cheap '[[Mech]] repairman | + | ; '''Sawbones''': A cheap '[[Mech]] repairman<ref name="MGTSVII"/> |
| − | ; '''Scavs''': Scrap merchants who deal in wrecked BattleMechs | + | ; '''Scavs''': Scrap merchants who deal in wrecked BattleMechs<ref name="MGTSVII"/> |
| − | ; '''Scrappers''': Montenegrans. A reference to the numerous pieces of wrecked buildings and scrap metal scattered around the quarter. | + | ; '''Scrappers''': Montenegrans. A reference to the numerous pieces of wrecked buildings and scrap metal scattered around the quarter<ref name="MGTSVII"/> |
| − | ; '''Seat-filler''': A low-class MechWarrior recruited at the last minute to fill up a fight card | + | ; '''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"/> |
| − | ; '''Silesians''': A reference to the Roman-inspired [[Steiner Stadium]]. | + | ; '''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''': 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'', p.68-70 "Political Asylum"</ref> | ||
| + | ; '''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"/> |
| − | ; '''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 | + | ; '''Ugly''': A vicious or particularly violent 'Mech battle<ref name="MGTSVII"/> |
==V== | ==V== | ||
| − | ; '''Vampire''': A 'Mech broker | + | ; '''Vampire''': A 'Mech broker<ref name="MGTSVII"/> |
==W== | ==W== | ||
| − | ; '''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 | + | ; '''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''' | + | ; '''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== | ||
Revision as of 10:22, 11 June 2018
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
- Arrowhead
- Aerospace pilot[1]
B
- 'Birdies
- derogatory slang for M-Bills[2]
- Blood pit
- Small, undistinguished 'Mech arena, usually outside of Solaris City[1]
C
D
- 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
- Farmer
- One who pilots a "Tractor" (see below)[1]
- 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
- Ghost
- An undercover agent for a Successor State, criminal cartel, or corporation[2]
- Gremlin
- A thug working for a crime syndicate[2]
H
- 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
- Jack in the box
- MechWarrior who favors jumping from behind cover to fire down on his opponents[2]
K
- Knievel
- A reckless or glory-hungry MechWarrior who takes unnecessary risks[2]
M
- 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
- No-hitter
- A dull 'Mech fight, particularly one in which no weapon hits are scored[2]
P
- 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
- 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
- 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 it's theoretical C-bill to it's 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
- A reference to the Roman-inspired Steiner Stadium[2]
- 'Snakes
- derogatory slang for K-Bills[2]
- 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
- 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]
- Tumor
- An upper-class Solaran. In some circles, a "healthy tumor" refers to a dead upper-class Solaran[2]
U
- Ugly
- A vicious or particularly violent 'Mech battle[2]
V
- Vampire
- A 'Mech broker[2]
W
- Wizard
- A particularly successful or talented technician. See Pinball Wizard[2]
- WrenchWarrior
- Battlemech technician[2]
- Wannabes
- Pretender mechwarriors with no real experience
Z
- Zombie
- A burned-out or washed-up MechWarrior who continues to fight (perhaps hoping to be killed in the arena). See Timey[2]
References
- ↑ 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"
- ↑ 2.00 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 MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII, p.68-70 "Political Asylum"