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 **(Or: One elf's journey through the <del>incomprehensible</del> 6th World)** **(Or: One elf's journey through the <del>incomprehensible</del> 6th World)**
  
-  * Ace: n. Best in their field. +  * Ace: //n.// Best in their field. 
-  * arc: n. An arcology. +  * arc: //n.// An arcology. 
-  * arctic: adj. Good, great. +  * arctic: //adj.// Good, great. 
-  * angel: n. A benefactor, especially an unknown one. +  * angel: //n.// A benefactor, especially an unknown one. 
-  * ASIST: n. "Artificial Sensory Induction System Technology." The industry name for simsense.  +  * ASIST: //n.// "Artificial Sensory Induction System Technology." The industry name for simsense.  
-  * Avatar: n. Decker slang for a personal Matrix icon. See also, persona. +  * Avatar: //n.// Decker slang for a personal Matrix icon. See also, persona. 
-  * Awakened Creature: n. A critter altered genetically by the return of magic, eg, Hellhounds. +  * Awakened Creature: //n.// A critter altered genetically by the return of magic, eg, Hellhounds. 
-  * Azzie: n. Member of Aztechnology, derogative +  * Azzie: //n.// Member of Aztechnology, derogatory 
-  * barrens: n. The bad side of town, the skids. +  * barrens: //n.// The bad side of town, the skids. 
-  * Badge: n. Police or corporate Security +  * Badge: //n.// Police or corporate Security 
-  * bakebrain: v. idiot, jerk, moron - someone with limited or damaged mental faculties. +  * bakebrain: //v.// idiot, jerk, moron - someone with limited or damaged mental faculties. 
-  * bagged and tagged: n, v, dead, to die. +  * bagged and tagged: //n., v.//, dead, to die. 
-  * beetle: m. A BTL chip. +  * beetle: //n.// A BTL chip. 
-  * Big A: n. Short for Aztechnology +  * Big A: //n.// Short for Aztechnology 
-  * Big D: n. Short for Dunkelzahn (the Dragon) +  * Big D: //n.// Short for Dunkelzahn (the Dragon) 
-  * Big R: n. Short for Renraku +  * Big R: //n.// Short for Renraku 
-  * Bit Jockey: n. programmer. +  * Bit Jockey: //n.// programmer. 
-  * Biz: n. In the context of Shadowruning? Crime. +  * Biz: //n.// In the context of Shadowruning, Crime. 
-  * body shop: n. an establishment offering cyberware (and bioware) implants. uUnlicensed estabilishments are called chop shops. +  * body shop: //n.// an establishment offering cyberware (and bioware) implants. Unlicensed establishments are called chop shops. 
-  * brain tap: n. datajack or chipjack. +  * brain tap: //n.// datajack or chipjack. 
-  * breeder: n. Ork slang for a "normal" Human. +  * breeder: //n.// Ork slang for a "normal" Human. 
-  * bug: n. An insect spirit. **THESE ARE TERRIFYING.**  +  * bug: //n.// An insect spirit. **THESE ARE TERRIFYING.**  
-  * burn out: n. a mage who has lost much of their magical ability due to installing cyberware. Also v., to lose your magical ability this way, and as an adj., "burned out." +  * burn out: //n.// a magician who has lost much of their magical ability due to installing cyberware. Also //v.//, to lose your magical ability this way, and as an //adj.//, "burned out." 
-  * business: n. In slang context, crime, Also "Biz." +  * business: //n.// In slang context, crime, Also "Biz." 
-  * buzz: v. Go away. Buzz off. +  * buzz: //v.// Go away. Buzz off. 
-  * chill: adj. Good, cool, acceptable. v. To calm oneself. +  * cetheral: //adj.// (Sperethiel) A rare pearly, iridescent skin color unique to elves. 
-  * chiphead: n. A junkie addicted to BTLs +  * chill: //adj.// Good, cool, acceptable. //v.// To calm oneself. 
-  * chip truth: n. A fact or honest statement.   +  * chiphead: //n.// A junkie addicted to BTLs 
-  * chipped: adj. Senses, skills, reflexes, muscles, and so on, enhanced by cyberware. +  * chip truth: //n.// A fact or honest statement.   
-  * chop shop: m. An unlicensed body shop. +  * chipped: //adj.// Senses, skills, reflexes, muscles, and so on, enhanced by cyberware. 
-  * chrome: n. External cyberware. +  * chop shop: //n.// An unlicensed body shop. 
-  * crash, the: n. Worldwide network failure of 2029 //((OOC: Awake is set BEFORE crash 2.0))// +  * chrome: //n.// External cyberware. 
-  * chummer n. Friend, used in the same sense as “pal” or “buddy.” +  * crash, the: //n.// Worldwide network failure of 2029 //((OOC: Awake is set BEFORE crash 2.0))// 
-  * cleaner: n. An assassin (or team) used to eliminate all traces of a mission, including the participants. +  * chummer //n.// Friend, used in the same sense as “pal” or “buddy.” 
-  * comm: n. Short for commlink, your phone, handheld computer, music player, game device, and more in the palm of your hand. +  * cleaner: //n.// An assassin (or team) used to eliminate all traces of a mission, including the participants. 
-  * corp: n. Corporation., adj. Corporate     +  * comm: //n.// Short for commlink, your phone, handheld computer, music player, game device, and more in the palm of your hand. 
-  * cred n. Money. Reputation, especially good reputation. +  * corp: //n.// Corporation., //adj.// Corporate     
-  * cyberzombie: n. A person who has so many cybernetic implants they are no longer considered human or alive. +  * cred //n.// Money. Reputation, especially good reputation. 
-  * dandelion eater: n. Elf or elven. Highly Insulting. +  * cyberzombie: //n.// A person who has so many cybernetic implants they are no longer considered human or alive. 
-  * dataslave: n. Corporate decker or other data processing employee. +  * dandelion eater: //n.// Elf or elven. Highly Insulting. 
-  * datasteal: n. Theft of data from a computer, usually by decking. +  * dataslave: //n.// Corporate decker or other data processing employee. 
-  * deck: n. A cyberdeck. Or, v. To use a cyberdeck, usually illegally. +  * datasteal: //n.// Theft of data from a computer, usually by decking. 
-  * deckhead: n. Simsense abuser; anyone with a datajack or chipjack. +  * deck: //n.// A cyberdeck. Or, //v.// To use a cyberdeck, usually illegally. 
-  * delta: nn. Highest quality of wetware. +  * deckhead: //n.// Simsense abuser; anyone with a datajack or chipjack. 
-  * Domo: expression. (Japanese) thanks. Domo Arigato (Japanese) thank you very much. +  * delta: //adj., n.// Highest quality of wetware. 
-  * Doc Wagon: n. Ambulence/paramedic. Your trusted for-profit healthcare providers across the UCAS! +  * Domo: //expression.// (Japanese) thanks. Domo Arigato (Japanese) thank you very much. 
-  * drek: n. (vul) feces, excrement, as in "bulldrek!" or "drek-for-brains". adj: Drekky +  * Doc Wagon: //n.// Ambulence/paramedic. Your trusted for-profit healthcare providers across the UCAS! 
-  * dump: v. To be involuntarily ejected from the Matrix. +  * drek: //n.// (vul) feces, excrement, as in "bulldrek!" or "drek-for-brains". //adj//: Drekky 
-  * dumpshock: n. Nausea and disorientation from being Dumped out of a simsense interface (usually the Matrix or a remote control rig) +  * dump: //v.// To be involuntarily ejected from the Matrix or rigged vehicle. 
-  * Dunkelzahn: N. (circa 13,000 BC – August 9, 2057) Western Great Dragon who was the 7th Elected President of the USAC.  +  * dumpshock: //n.// Nausea and disorientation from being Dumped out of a simsense interface (usually the Matrix or a remote control rig) 
-  * exec: n. Corporate executive. +  * Dunkelzahn: //n.// (circa 13,000 BC – August 9, 2057) Western Great Dragon who was the 7th Elected President of the UCAS.  
-  * extraction: v. A corporate kidnapping. +  * exec: //n.// Corporate executive. 
-  * face: n. A shadowrunner specializing in social interaction. +  * extraction: //v.// A corporate kidnapping. 
-  * fetishman: n. A talismonger. +  * face: //n.// A shadowrunner specializing in social interaction. 
-  * Fixer: n. A go-between, deal maker, information broker. +  * fetishman: //n.// A talismonger. 
-  * frag: v. Common swear word; To desire or take joy in someone's death. Adj: Fragging. Derived from "Frag"-grenade. +  * Fixer: //n.// A go-between, deal maker, information broker. 
-  * fragged: adj. (vul) Broken, in trouble. +  * frag: //v.// Common swear word; To desire or take joy in someone's death. //Adj//: Fragging. Derived from "Frag"-grenade. 
-  * geek: v. To kill. +  * fragged: //adj.// (vul) Broken, in trouble. 
-  * go-gang: n. A motorized gang. +  * geek: //v.// To kill. 
-  * go-go-go: n. A bike gang or gang member. +  * go-gang: //n.// A motorized gang. 
-  * halfer: n. Dwarf or dwarven. Racially derogative. +  * go-go-go: //n.// A bike gang or gang member. 
-  * heatwave: n. Police crackdown. +  * halfer: //n.// Dwarf or dwarven. Racially derogatory. 
-  * hoi: interj. (Dutch) Familiar greeting +  * heatwave: //n.// Police crackdown. 
-  * hoop: n. (vul) A common curse word referring to a person’s backside. +  * hoi: //interj.// (Dutch) Familiar greeting 
-  * hose: v. Louse up. Screw up. +  * hoop: //n.// (vul) A common curse word referring to a person's backside. 
-  * ice: n. Security software. "Intrusion Countermeasures," or IC. +  * hose: //v.// Louse up. Screw up. 
-  * to get iced: v To get killed by IC. +  * ice: //n.// Security software. "Intrusion Countermeasures," or IC. 
-  * jack: v. jack in, or enter cyberspace. jack out, or to leave cyberspace. +  * to get iced: //v.// To get killed by IC. 
-  * jander: v. To walk in an arrogant yet casual manner; to strut. +  * jack: //v.// jack in, or enter cyberspace. jack out, or to leave cyberspace. 
-  * Japanacorps: n Slang for Japanese AAA-corporations +  * jander: //v.// To walk in an arrogant yet casual manner; to strut. 
-  * keeb: n. (vul) An Elf. From "Keebler Elves." Highly insulting. +  * Japanacorps: //n.// Slang for Japanese AAA-corporations 
-  * kobun: n (Japanese). Member of a Yakuza clan. +  * keeb: //n.// (vul) An Elf. From "Keebler Elves." Highly insulting. 
-  * meat: n. Decker slang. An unwired individual, or the physical part of a Matrix user. +  * kobun: //n.// (Japanese). Member of a Yakuza clan. 
-  * Mr. Johnson: n. Refers to an anonymous employer or corporate agent. +  * meat: //n.// Decker slang. An unwired individual, or the physical part of a Matrix user. 
-  * meshed: adj. Online, connected to the Matrix. +  * Mr. Johnson: //n.// Refers to an anonymous employer or corporate agent. 
-  * meta(s): n. Short for metahumanity. +  * meshed: //adj.// Online, connected to the Matrix. 
-  * Mierda: n. (vul) A Spanish equivalent to drek. +  * meta(s): //n.// Short for metahumanity. 
-  * mundane: n. (vul) Non-magician or non-magical. +  * Mierda: //n.// (vul) A Spanish equivalent to drek. 
-  * Night of Rage: n. Violent events of February 7, 2039 +  * mundane: //n.// (vul) Non-magician or non-magical. 
-  * norm or normie: n. Human. +  * Night of Rage: //n.// Violent events of February 7, 2039 
-  * nuyen: n. World standard of currency. +  * norm or normie: //n.// Human. 
-  * omae: n. (Japanese) Friend, mate, you bastard. Friendly.   +  * nuyen: //n.// World standard of currency. 
-  * oyabun: n. (Japanese) Head of a Yakuza clan. +  * omae: //n.// (Japanese) Friend, mate, you bastard. Friendly.   
-  * panzer: n. Any ground-effect combat vehicle. +  * oyabun: //n.// (Japanese) Head of a Yakuza clan. 
-  * pawn: n. (derogatory) Street slang for Knight Errant of officers  +  * panzer: //n.// Any ground-effect combat vehicle. 
-  * paydata: n. A datafile worth money on the black market. +  * pawn: //n.// (derogatory) Street slang for Knight Errant of officers  
-  * pixie: n. (vul) An elf. Or elf poser. Or a pixie. +  * paydata: //n.// A datafile worth money on the black market. 
-  * plex: n. A metropolitan complex, short for "metroplex". +  * pixie: //n.// (vul) An elf. Or elf poser. Or a pixie. 
-  * poli: n. A policlub (political action group) or policlub member. +  * plex: //n.// A metropolitan complex, short for "metroplex". 
-  * policlub: n. A political organization (eg, Humanis policlub) +  * pocsec: //n.// Pocket Secretary: palmtop computer and telephone handset in one. 
-  * razorgirl: n. A female with extensive combat enhancements. +  * poli: //n.// A policlub (political action group) or policlub member. 
-  * razorguy n. A male with extensive combat enhancements. +  * policlub: //n.// A political organization (eg, Humanis policlub) 
-  * roke: adj. Overly elaborate or unnecessarily detailed. From a shortening of Baroque.  +  * razorgirl: //n.// A female with extensive combat enhancements. 
-  * run: n: Short for shadowrun. +  * razorguy //n.// A male with extensive combat enhancements. 
-  * runner: n. Short for shadowrunner. +  * roke: //adj.// Overly elaborate or unnecessarily detailed. From a shortening of Baroque.  
-  * salaryman: n. see sarariman +  * run: //n.//: Short for shadowrun. 
-  * sam: n. Short for samurai +  * runner: //n.// Short for shadowrunner. 
-  * samurai: n. (Japanese) Mercenary or muscle for hire. Implies honor code. +  * salaryman: //n.// see sarariman 
-  * sarariman: n. (Engrish) A corporate employee. From mispronunciation of salaryman. +  * sam: //n.// Short for samurai 
-  * screamer: n. Credstick or other ID that triggers computer alarms if used. +  * samurai: //n.// (Japanese) Mercenary or muscle for hire. Implies honor code. 
-  * scrip: n. A currency that is not nuyen, usually referring to currency issued by a megacorporation.  +  * sarariman: //n.// (Engrish) A corporate employee. From mispronunciation of salaryman. 
-  * seoul man: n. A member of a Seoulpa ring. +  * screamer: //n.// Credstick or other ID that triggers computer alarms if used. 
-  * shadowrun: an illegal operation +  * scrip: //n.// A currency that is not nuyen, usually referring to currency issued by a megacorporation.  
-  * shaikujin: n. (Japanese) Lit. "Honest citizen." A corporate employee. +  * seoul man: //n.// A member of a Seoulpa ring. 
-  * SINless: adj. Lacking a System Identification Number +  * shadowrun: //n., adj.// an illegal operation 
-  * SINner: n. A person with a SIN. An honest person. +  * shaikujin: //n.// (Japanese) Lit. "Honest citizen." A corporate employee. 
-  * Sixth World, the: n. an Era that begun in early 21st century when magic returned. +  * SINless: //adj.// Lacking a System Identification Number 
-  * slitch: n. (vul) a portmanteau of "slut" and "bitch." See, Slitch Pit. +  * SINner: //n.// A person with a SIN. An honest person. 
-  * Slitchpit, the: N. A popular runnerbar in Seattle.  +  * Sixth World, the: //n.// the world as it exists in The Sixth Age which began on Dec 24, 2011 when magic returned. 
-  * slot: n. Mild curse word. v. To insert a chip or credstick into chip or credstick reading device.  +  * slitch: //n.// (vul) a portmanteau of "slut" and "bitch." See, Slitch Pit. 
-  * slot and run: v. Hurry up. Get to the point. Move it. +  * Slitchpit, the: //n.// A popular runnerbar in Seattle.  
-  * so ka: (Japanese) I understand. I get it. +  * slot: //n.// Mild curse word. //v.// To insert a chip or credstick into chip or credstick reading device.  
-  * spellworm: n. Derogative term for a mage +  * slot and run: //v.// Hurry up. Get to the point. Move it. 
-  * spider: n. Corporate decker or rigger, usually tasked with defense of corporate facilities. +  * so ka: //expression.// (Japanese) I understand. I get it. 
-  * sprawl: n. a metroplex (see plex); v. fraternize below one's social level. +  * spellworm: //n.// Derogative term for a mage 
-  * squat: n. Abandoned urban area used for housing. (vul) A dwarf. +  * spider: //n.// Corporate decker or rigger, usually tasked with defense of corporate facilities. 
-  * squatter: n. a resident of a squat +  * sprawl: //n.// a metroplex (see plex); //v.// fraternize below one's social level. 
-  * squishy n. (vul) A dwarf, elf, or human. Usually used by orks and trolls. +  * squat: //n.// Abandoned urban area used for housing. (vul) A dwarf. 
-  * Star, the: n. The police. Originally referring to Lone Star specifically.  +  * squatter: //n.// a resident of a squat 
-  * static: n. Trouble, usually social in nature.  +  * squishy //n.// (vul) A dwarf, elf, or human. Usually used by orks and trolls. 
-  * street doc:n An unlicensed physician. +  * Star, the: //n.// The police. Originally referring to Lone Star specifically.  
-  * street samurai: n. A shadowrunner or merc specializing in melee or ranged combat without the magic enhancement +  * static: //n.// Trouble, usually social in nature.  
-  * suit: n. A "straight citizen." See Shaikujin, Sarariman. +  * street doc: //n.// An unlicensed physician. 
-  * SURGE: n Sudden Unexplained Recessive Genetic Expression. The second wave of UGE (see also goblinization) that occurred in 2061. +  * street samurai: //n.// A shadowrunner or merc specializing in melee or ranged combat without the magic enhancement 
-  * swag adj. Awesome. +  * suit: //n.// A "straight citizen." See Shaikujin, Sarariman. 
-  * System Identification Number (SIN): n. Identification number assigned to each person in the society. +  * SURGE: //n.// Sudden Unexplained Recessive Genetic Expression. The second wave of UGE (see also goblinization) that occurred in 2061. 
-  * Talislegging: n. The underground trade in telesma and other magical objects +  * swag //adj.// Awesome. 
-  * T-bird: n. Low-altitude vehicle (LAV), usually vectored thrust. Named after but not to be confused with a paracritter Thunderbird. +  * System Identification Number (SIN): //n.// Identification number assigned to each person in the society. 
-  * trid, trideo: n. Holographic animated media; Three-dimensional successor to video. +  * Talislegging: //n.// The underground trade in telesma and other magical objects 
-  * trog: n. (vul) An Ork or Troll. From "troglodyte." Highly insulting. +  * T-bird: //n.// Low-altitude vehicle (LAV), usually vectored thrust. Named after but not to be confused with a paracritter Thunderbird. 
-  * tusker: n. Ork. Racially derogatory. +  * trid, trideo: //n.// Holographic animated media; Three-dimensional successor to video. 
-  * UGE: n Unexplained Genetic Expression. Begun in 2011, when human mothers gave birth to children that looked like elves or dwarfs. See also goblinization, SURGE. +  * trog: //n.// (vul) An Ork or Troll. From "troglodyte." Highly insulting. Reclaimed by the Trogs gang in the Seattle Ork Underground. Also an English/Or'zet pidgin that succeeded Tunnel Talk in the OU. 
-  * vatjob: n. A person with extensive cyberware replacement, reference is to a portion of the process during which the patient must be submerged in nutrient fluid. +  * tusker: //n.// Ork. Racially derogatory. 
-  * wagemage: n. A magician (usually mage) employed by a corporation. +  * UGE: //n.// Unexplained Genetic Expression. Begun in 2011, when human mothers gave birth to children that looked like elves or dwarfs. See also goblinization, SURGE. 
-  * wageslave: n. A low-level corporate employee. +  * vatjob: //n.// A person with extensive cyberware replacement, reference is to a portion of the process during which the patient must be submerged in nutrient fluid. 
-  * wetware: n Cyberware, also bioware. +  * wagemage: //n.// A magician (usually mage) employed by a corporation. 
-  * wetwork: n. Assassination. Murder. +  * wageslave: //n.// A low-level corporate employee. 
-  * wired: adj. Equipped with cyberware, especially increased reflexes. +  * wetware: //n.// Body tissue as compared with cyberware or bioware. 
-  * wiz adj. Wonderful, excellent. +  * wetwork: //n.// Assassination. Murder. 
-  * wizkid n. A young mage, probably a teenager. +  * wired: //adj.// Equipped with cyberware, especially increased reflexes. 
-  * wizgang: n. A gang composed only of magically active members. +  * wiz //adj.// Wonderful, excellent. 
-  * wizard: n. A magician, usually a mage +  * wizkid //n.// A young magician, probably a teenager. 
-  * wizworm: n. A dragon. +  * wizgang: //n.// A gang composed only of magically active members. 
-  * Word, the: n. any kind of information, gossip, or news. +  * wizard: //n.// A magician, usually a mage 
-  * wyrm: n. Another slang for a dragon. +  * wizworm: //n.// A dragon. 
-  * Yak: n. (Japanese) Yakuza. Either a clan member or a clan itself. +  * Word, the: //n.// any kind of information, gossip, or news. 
-  * Year of Chaos: n 2011. The year magic came back and the Sixth World begun. +  * wyrm: //n.// Another slang for a dragon. 
-  * Year of the Comet: n 2061. The year 2061, when Halley's Comet visited, causing SURGE and other magical phenomana.+  * Yak: //n.// (Japanese) Yakuza. Either a clan member or a clan itself. 
 +  * Year of Chaos: //n.// 2011. The year magic came back and the Sixth World begun. 
 +  * Year of the Comet: //n.// 2061. The year 2061, when Halley's Comet visited, causing SURGE and other magical phenomena.
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