List of terms (TOS-RH)

This is a listing of terms that appear in the glossary in "Armageddon," from page 310—312, in addition to terms not defined in that glossary, but appear in the Richard Hatch novels. Terms appearing in List of terms (TOS) do not appear here, unless to note a discrepancy.
== Military ==
=== Units ===
* : Warrior unit commanded by Lieutenant Commander circa . Unit members include:
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* : Warrior unit commanded by Captain in . Ensign Dalton is assigned to this squadron following her graduation from the . 
=== Strategies ===
* : a maneuver involving two s, wherein both head in opposite directions, but later head towards each other in a near collision course after their enemy splits its forces to follow both craft; the enemy craft are later disposed of as they blindly pursue their opposite number, with the partner Viper attacking the other's pursuers
== Terms ==
=== General ===
* : intoxicated or under the influence of drugs
* : nails
* : bed
* : outlawed chemical weapon causing portions of the brain to wither and harden, as if frozen
* : a member of the hereditary nobility of the ColoniesIn the Original Series, the term is spelled "bureautician".
* : a diplomat, like 
* : military courtThis term originated from . See: Commander's Court
* : work details and duties are divided into two eight-hour periods and one nine-hour period, or cycle, per ship's day; three consecutive cycles comprise a full day 
* : a type of gravity well generated by "the collective mass and inertia" of various larger craft, thus allowing smaller vessels (shuttles, Vipers) traveling at the same velocities; 's mass of vessels generated such a field, allowing intra-fleet travel via computed routes 
* : a thin, strong rope
* : designation of a craft tasked with the manufacture of support crafts and other equipment (c.f. , Adena)
* : a mishap, error, or malfunction
* : a language of sounds, gestures and images believed to be significant to most sentient lifeforms
* : term for time dedicated to education
* : a kitchen
* : slimy, sticky; likely an adjective
* : birthday
* : slothful person
* : a form of quicksand on , appearing as a black abyss; are taught to avoid it, for one step would spell doom
* : a ground tremor or seismic planetary phenomenon
=== Creatures ===
* : a birdThe term is introduced in the , although it is not mentioned to be Colonial in origin on screen. The word "avion" is part of the Lunar Avion, the spacecraft bound for Paradeen in "Greetings From Earth".
* : a large livestock animal kept in herds
* : a stinging insect known for its nests, similar to that of the Earth hornet; notes that Puck is "stirring up a flanchette's nest all over the fleet," suggesting that the act is deleterious to one's well-being 
* : maggot-like creatures; the larval stage of skreeters
* : described in the book as a "bothersome but essentially harmless insect"; perhaps similar to flies or, at worst, mosquitoes
=== Foodstuffs ===
* : green, leafy vegetable common to most Colonies
* : a spicy vegetable dish made with bova meat
* : a plant found on Qorax
* : fruit native to , grown on the Agro Ships
* : a sticky, caramel-like candy
* : an editable item used in stews, fields of which are grown aboard Agro-3; this grass grew tall enough to cover a then-unidentified body of a murder victim
* : a fruit described as prickly skinned and sweet; perhaps similar to pineapple
* : exotic appetizer or side dish made from vegetables
=== Labor ===
* : an individual tasked with agricultural work, e.g. farmer or farmhand
* : waiter
=== Materials ===
* : a type of fabric
* : a lightweight, plasteen/saligium alloy
* : a precious metal, equivalent to gold
* : an indestructible plastic
* : heavy metal alloy used in construction
* : metal used in jewelry, similar to brass
=== Slang ===
* : slang for cogitator, e.g. ; refers to Lucifer thusly when asking why Lucifer is seated on the "High Seat of Command" instead of 
* "": the high-stationed seat in the 's command chamber, from where , , and other Cylon leaders command
* "": calm down
=== Technology ===
* : the top, center engine on a 
* : an elevatorThe term "ascension tube" is used in Galactica 1980 for an elevator.
* : computer screen
* : a fuel storage container, typically deployed for fighter patrols to refuel on long range recons if beyond the range of a mothership
* : the energy transference system used in starships
* helm: the helmet worn by Viper pilots
* : a fast drive, typically those on spacecraft, like s
* : term for high speed
* : a high-tech mirror
* : a heads-up display projected against the energy shield of a helm
* : data storage capsule
* : energy-shielded opening in a starship bay through which smaller ships take off and land
* : hi-tech crane
* : powerful electronic microscope
* : radio; primarily for music and entertainment
* : the pilot's stick in a 
* /: a Cylon invisibility technology developed to shift a ship out of reality, thus allowing un-phased matter and energy to travel through it; believed by and to be a primitive version of the technology employed by lightships
* : simulcast sight-and-sound unit; a video camera
* : physical connection between two technology systems
* : a multiple-lensed, spherical camera capable of hovering
* : panels absorbing, storing, and projecting light for use aboard Agro Ships
* : life support aboard ships
* : technology center; the base on Ochoa broadcasted jamming signals from this point
* : television
* : the laser guns on a 
=== Measurements ===
* : 1/100th of a metron; about 1/2 inch
* : term similar to meter, comprising of 100 centimetrons; about 50 inches (4 feet 2 inches)
== Contradictions ==
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** In "Lost Planet of the Gods, Part I," Greenbean is seen taking grog from the Officer's Mess and bottled like beer.
** In "Armaggedon," grog is an alcoholic beverage as well, but is similar to rum.
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** In "The Living Legend, Part II," Lucifer uses the term similar to how "shit" would be utilized; e.g. "They're blowing the pogees out of it."
** In "Armageddon," pogees is a term for testicles.
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** In "The Gun on Ice Planet Zero," the term pulsar is used to identify the Ravashol pulsar, a device that is used as a weapon by the Cylons.
** In "The Hand of God," the term "mega pulsar" is used to identify the major offensive weapons on a basestar.
** In the novel, this is a term for an engine aboard a starship.
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** In , Guinevere is a reporter for this service. It is referred to by the initialism .
** While introduces Inter-Fleet Broadcasting (IFB), it is unknown whether or not this is either a competing or replacement service.
== Differences ==
* : equivalent to nearly one minute; one hundred microns
* : equivalent to nearly one hour; one hundred centari
* : the cubit is said to be made from oregg, although this is never mentioned in the series
* : equivalent to a fraction of a second; 1/100th of a centari 
* : defined as "ten days"; which would make 25 weeks in a yahren
* : while still equivalent to a year, a yahren is 250 days
== Notes ==
* With the numbers given, there is a noted disconnect between Earth time and Colonial time. For instance, someone living 100 yahren (2,500 weeks) in Colonial time would be only be 48 Earth years old. This explains why the Colonials appear to have a longer lifespan, as Adama noted that the Colonial lifespan was 200 yahren (96 Earth years).
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