AI		- Artifical Intellegnce, computer generated assistants that
		  exist on Genesis' network and assist with operations.

Ass end		- Slang term for lower aft.

Brainpan	- An electronic device that is capable of dumping thought 
		  directly into the net.

Cell		- Living Quarters.

Compsim		- Slang for computer simulation.

Genesis		- The name of this Space Station.



GNN             - Genesis Network News.

HAI		- Hidden Artificial Intellegence - Illegal AI's which are
		  hidden through out Genesis' computer network by 
		  various individuals.  They are erased upon discovery.
 
INcapacitate	- A pepper based spray used to subdue violent individuals.
Spray		  INcapacitate is a trademark of SD Inc.  

Locater		- An electronic organizer, pager, communicator that all 
		  inhabitants of Genesis are required to wear.  
		  There are three types:

		  Mark I   : Belt worn, "beeper" style.
		  Mark II  : Notepad, pocket style.
		  Mark III : Headset.
		  Mark IV : Cochlear implant.

MRAT		- Mobile Roaming Attenuated Tag. These are illegal 
		  monitoring devices.  Originally they were used by security
		  to monitor subjects.  About fifty years ago, during the course
		  of an investigation, a MRAT lodged itself in a critical junction
		  box in one of the atmospheric processing plants.  The plant
		  was down for two days.  After that incident MRATs were banned.

Netdump		- The process of dumping one's thoughts directly onto the 			 
		  net  via a Brainpan.

New Earth	- What Terra is often referred to as.

The Rock	- A slang term for Genesis.

Terra		- The target planet for the colonists on Genesis.

UEF		- United Earth Federation - The multinational government 
		  that mostly funded Genesis.

V.O. 		- Voice Over (i.e. phone conversations, radio communications,
		  etc.).

VRAD		- Virtual Reality Adventure - The twenty fourth century's 
		  replacement for the movies.  VRAD goers actually 
		  participate  in the story in "participant rooms".  Special 
		  suits and head gear are worn to immerse the participant 
		  in the story line.

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