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Bokkiewokkie: Added NSV entries for Anomaly, Astrometrics, Rubicon, Dolos, Abassi, Oasis Fidei and KNPCs

2024-05-14T14:45:44Z

Added NSV entries for Anomaly, Astrometrics, Rubicon, Dolos, Abassi, Oasis Fidei and KNPCs

Florb: corrected nautical orientations, since ships face to the right

2021-09-17T07:31:10Z

corrected nautical orientations, since ships face to the right

Florb: Undo revision 33292 by Florb (talk), visual edits dont save comments?

2021-09-17T07:28:06Z

Undo revision 33292 by Florb (talk), visual edits dont save comments?

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Florb at 07:24, 17 September 2021

2021-09-17T07:24:58Z

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Bokkiewokkie: changes some things

2021-05-10T20:46:18Z

changes some things

Grabowski: Cleans it up, adds a few of our terms + its not a station

2021-05-10T13:02:24Z

Cleans it up, adds a few of our terms + its not a station

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imported>Angust: /* Antag */ and "secret extended"

2019-03-25T13:39:50Z

Antag: and "secret extended"

imported>Angust: /* Deadchat */ Clarified that deadchat is "mostly ooc" and such.

2019-03-25T13:38:01Z

Deadchat: Clarified that deadchat is "mostly ooc" and such.

imported>PotatoMasher at 01:37, 24 October 2018

2018-10-24T01:37:52Z

imported>PotatoMasher: Guide blurb

2018-10-15T23:47:33Z

Guide blurb

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 A big bad list of common terminology and slang commonly used by resident Spacemen (players).
 ===[[Administrators|Admin]]===
 The people who run the server. Have a variety of power-abuse buttons to keep the game from being fun.
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 Most often refers to [[Health Analyzer]]s, but can also refer to [[Analyzer|Atmospheric Analyzers]], [[Botanist|Botany]]'s Plant Analyzers, or [[Scientist|Research & Development]]'s Destructive Analyzer.
 ===Anomaly===
-A kind of [[random event#Anomalies|Anomaly]] announced over comms that can cause ship damage if not dealt with in time.
+A kind of [[random event#Anomalies|Anomaly]] announced over comms that can cause ship damage if not dealt with in time. Can also refer to anomalies on the overmap, which represent celestial objects such as stars, scanned by scientists in astrometrics.
 ===Antag===
 Antagonist. The "opponent", "enemy". Every [[Game_modes|Game Mode]] (except extended and secret extended) has at least one.
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 === Armada ===
-A massive Syndicate fleet, assembled to conquer Sol. It spawns in 45-55 minutes into a round if the crew has not engaged in any battles with enemy fleets. Created as a deadline for players to get going. It can be defeated, by the players or by allied ships, but usually you shouldn't take your chances.
+A massive Syndicate fleet, assembled to conquer Sol. It used to spawn in late into a round if the crew has not engaged in any battles with enemy fleets. Created as a deadline for players to get going. It can be defeated, by the players or by allied ships, but usually you shouldn't take your chances. Nowadays it can only be spawned manually.
 ===[[Asimov]]===
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 Basically makes robots follow orders and unable to harm people.
 ===[[Atmos]]===
 Either an [[Atmospheric Technician]] (which are also commonly known as Atmos Tech) or the [[Atmospherics]] area itself which deals with the air supply.
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 === [[Boarders]] ===
 Syndicate drop troopers, who can board the ship if they come close enough to it with their own ship. When this happens, you will hear their tethers attaching to the ship. They wear black hardsuits, use deadly firearms, and you should run away from them.
 ===Bolt/Bolted===
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 === C. Plasma or C.P. ===
-Short for Constricted Plasma. It is created when Plasma gets pumped through Magnetic Constrictors. Usually used in reactors.
+Short for Constricted Plasma. It is created when Plasma gets pumped through Magnetic Constrictors. A form of plasma that does not cause plasmafires when mixed with other gases. Usually present in reactor moderator and fuel loops.
 ===[[Cargo]]===
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 === Dolos ===
-The Syndicate homeworld. This is the closest thing NSV13 has to a "final boss". The Dolos system is in the Syndicate home sector, meaning that even getting there is not easy. It takes a good crew with good coordination and good luck to defeat the fleet here. Some people will consider it the final goal of any patrol, and will do whatever it takes to achieve victory here, albeit to some other people's anger.
+A system close to the Syndicate homeworld. This is the closest thing NSV13 has to a "final boss". The Dolos system is in the Syndicate home sector, meaning that even getting there is not easy. It takes a good crew with good coordination and good luck to defeat the fleet here. Some people will consider it the final goal of any patrol, and will do whatever it takes to achieve victory here, albeit to some others' anger.
 ===Drone===
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 ===Job Ban===
 Similar to a [[Terminology#Ban|Ban]], except in this case you'll be prevented from playing a specific role, such as a [[gang|team-based antagonist]] or a [[Head of Security|head of staff]]. You may even get banned from playing an entire [[Science|department]] if you demonstrate an inability to follow the [[rules]].
 ===[[Random_events#Space_Vines|Kudzu]]===
 Space vines. Can start growing randomly or be planted.
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 ===[[O2]]===
 [[Oxygen]]. Invisible gas usually kept in blue and white [[Canister]]s. Vital for reasons that you should already know, but deadly for reasons you [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxygen_toxicity may not].
 ===One-Human(ed)===
 Referring to a custom AI law that designates only one member of the crew as a human. Usually accompanied with an order to purge "non-humans."
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 === OOM ===
-Abbreviation of Out-Of-Memory. A computer error that occurs when a program can't continue functioning due to a lack of available memory. An issue that is relatively common in SS13 due to BYOND's 2 GB memory limit. Massive lag spikes which cause the server freezing are also often wrongly referred to as the server "OOMing".
+Abbreviation of Out-Of-Memory. A computer error that occurs when a program can't continue functioning due to a lack of available memory. An issue that is relatively common in SS13 due to BYOND's 4 GB memory limit. Massive lag spikes which cause the server freezing are also often wrongly referred to as the server "OOMing".
 ===Ops/Operatives===
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 ===[[RP]]===
 (MY IMMERSION) "Role Play". Basically acting within the mental/emotional confines of your in-game character and not yourself. This is encouraged on our servers.
 ===[[Shitcurity]]===
 A derogatory term for [[Security Officer]]s who are abusive, incompetent or generally shit. Can usually be heard shouted by the guy who just got arrested.
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 === XO ===
-Short for [[Executive Officer]]. NSV's equivalent of a Head of Personell with a few new duties, including managing the [[squads]].
+Short for [[Executive Officer]]. NSV's equivalent of a Head of Personnel with a few new duties, including managing the ship's [[squads]].
 ===[[Wizard]]===
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 Another area/map which the game consists of. Gameplay-wise, it's just a level.
-Z-levels are areas you randomly spawn into when you go over the edge of an area. Part of BYOND's functionality. <s>For example, the station, DJ station, Central Command and the [[Derelict]] are all on different Z-levels. Going off the edge of one Z-Level will take you to another.</s>  To reduce lag, most Z-levels have been cut from NSV13. What remains is the Mainship (sometimes with two decks), the Mining ship and Central Command. Additionally, going off the edge of a Z-level will just put you on the other side of the same Z-level.
+Z-levels are areas you randomly spawn into when you go over the edge of an area. Part of BYOND's functionality. <s>For example, the station, DJ station, Central Command and the [[Derelict]] are all on different Z-levels. Going off the edge of one Z-Level will take you to another.</s>  To reduce lag, most Z-levels have been cut from NSV13. What remains is the main ship (usually with two decks), an occasional mining ship, the overmap and Central Command. Additionally, going off the edge of a Z-level will just put you on the other side of the same Z-level.
 [[Category:Guides]] [[Category:Game Resources]]

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 Under certain circumstances, such as a low server population, admin-toggled, or simply set in the server configuration by the host, jobs may be granted additional access when they join the round.
 ===Aft===
-Nautical term. It means the back of a ship, or in our case, south.
+Nautical term. It means the back of a ship.(Remember all ships face to the right, so Aft would be '''west''' relative to your view)
 ===[[AI]]===
 The Artificial Intelligence, the ship's computer which can access machinery on the ship.
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 A room where space suits, magboots, jetpacks and the RCD are kept. Stands for Extra-Vehicular Activity.
 ===Fore===
-Nautical term. It means the front of a ship, or in our case, north.
+Nautical term. It means the front of a ship.(Remember all ships face to the right, so Fore would be '''east''' relative to your view)
 ===[[Ghost]]===
 Refers to a command you can type when you have died to become a ghost, and to the actual ghosts themselves.
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 ===Port===
-Nautical term. It means the side of a ship on the left when one is facing forward. (Remember all ships face to the right, so port would be north relative to your view)
+Nautical term. It means the side of a ship on the left when one is facing forward. (Remember all ships face to the right, so port would be '''north''' relative to your view)
 If you're the kind of person who likes mnemonic devices, it's useful to remember that ''PORT'' has the same number of letters as ''LEFT''.
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 Stands for Space Sleep Disorder or Sudden Sleep Disorder. An in-character explanation for someone that has disconnected or has gone AFK.
 ===Starboard===
-Nautical term. It means the side of a ship on the right when one is facing forward, or in our case, east.
+Nautical term. It means the side of a ship on the right when one is facing forward.(Remember all ships face to the right, so starboard would be '''south''' relative to your view)
 ===[[Supermatter|SM]]===
 The [[Supermatter]].

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 Rules which the [[AI]] and [[Cyborg]]s must follow. Are somewhat open to interpretation by the player, but the majority consensus and badmin rulings are what really count. May be modified or changed at an [[AI Upload|AI Upload Terminal]] using various modules, wiped back to the basic three using the Reset Module, or purged entirely with the Purge Module. Note that core modules cannot be removed by the standard reset module.
 ===[[Ling]]===
-A [[Changeling]].
+Most often a shortening of the word [[Changeling]], but also of [[Shadowling]] and [[Bloodling]].
 ===[[Malf]]===
 Short for malfunction. Can refer to either the [http://nanotrasen.com/wiki/index.php/Game_Mode#AI_Malfunction|AI Malfunction game mode], or to describe the AI in said mode.
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 === OOM ===
-Out-Of-Memory. A computer error that occurs annoyingly often with Byond. Causes a round restart. Not the same as normal lag, not even if that lag forces you to reconnect.
+Abbreviation of Out-Of-Memory. A computer error that occurs when a program can't continue functioning due to a lack of available memory. An issue that is relatively common in SS13 due to BYOND's 2 GB memory limit. Massive lag spikes which cause the server freezing are also often wrongly referred to as the server "OOMing".
 ===Ops/Operatives===
 Short for [[nuke ops]]. Generally heard over the radio shortly before the ship goes boom.
 ===ORM===
-Short for the Ore Redemption Machine, which is used to turn the materials miners bring into usable sheets, typically used by science. Often found at Cargo or Science for this very reason.
+Short for the Ore Redemption Machine, which is used to turn the materials miners bring into usable sheets and can be linked to an [[ore silo]] with a multitool. Often found in cargo <s>or unwrenched to bypass the door's access restrictions</s>.
 === Overmap ===
-A technical term (meaning that you will not hear it IC) describing the Z-level where the ships move and battle. If you look on a Viewscreen, you will see onto this Z-level. If you take off in a fighter, and fly off the edge of a Z-level, you will appear here. To return, simply dock into a friendly ship, and you will be on that ship's Z-level. Usually, you shouldn't be able to walk here as just a normal person, without any spacecraft. However, this doesn't mean that some people won't try.
+A technical term (meaning that you will not hear it IC) describing the [[#Z-level|Z-level]] where the ships move and battle. If you look on a Viewscreen, you will see onto this Z-level. If you take off in a fighter, and fly off the edge of a Z-level, you will appear here. To return, simply dock into a friendly ship, and you will be on that ship's Z-level. Usually, you shouldn't be able to walk here as just a normal person, without any spacecraft. However, this doesn't mean that some people won't try.
 ===Paladin===
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 === Patrol ===
-Your misson that NT has given you. Usually, you will need to deafeat three Syndicate fleets. After you are done, you may return to Outpost 45 to dock, repair and rest. However, you are not required, and can go on.
+The misson that [[#Whiterapids|Whiterapids]] has assigned your ship to, which involves defeating hostile fleets. It is required to finish your patrol before you are granted access to [[Outpost 45]], which triggers the end of the round. You can open the Faction tab on the top right at any time to see the progress towards completing the patrol (1000 faction points).
 ===[[PDA]]===
 Short for Personal Digital Assistant, a [[PDA|handheld device]] that acts as a pager, flashlight and other useful functions, depending on what cartridge is inserted.
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 ===Port===
-Nautical term. It means the side of a ship on the left when one is facing forward, or in our case, west.
+Nautical term. It means the side of a ship on the left when one is facing forward. (Remember all ships face to the right, so port would be north relative to your view)
 If you're the kind of person who likes mnemonic devices, it's useful to remember that ''PORT'' has the same number of letters as ''LEFT''.
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 === RBMK ===
-A technical name used to describe some nuclear reactors in-real-life. In-game, some people use it to refer to the [[AGCNR]]. This, however, is not entirely coorect, given the fact that RBMK is a broader term, and can describe the [[Stormdrive]] as well. In addition, the Stormdrive is reffered to as "RBMK" in the code.
+A technical name used to describe some nuclear reactors in-real-life. In-game, some people use it to refer to the [[AGCNR]] due to its sprite and in some cases also the [[Stormdrive]]. This, however, is not entirely correct, due to neither reactor actually <i>being</i> an RBMK-type reactor.
 ===[[RCD]]===
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 === Rocinate or Roci ===
-The mining ship, where the [[miners]] live and mine asteroids. On some maps it may be replaced with other vessles. Some even have carpet!
+The mining ship, where the [[miners]] live and mine asteroids. On some maps it may be replaced with other vessels. Some even have carpet!
 ===[[RP]]===
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 === XO ===
-Short for [[Executive Officer]]. Effectively the HoP with a new name and a few new duties with [[squads]].
+Short for [[Executive Officer]]. NSV's equivalent of a Head of Personell with a few new duties, including managing the [[squads]].
 ===[[Wizard]]===

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 ===Antag===
-Antagonist. The "opponent", "enemy". Every [[Game_modes|Game Mode]] (except extended & meteor) has at least one.
+Antagonist. The "opponent", "enemy". Every [[Game_modes|Game Mode]] (except extended and secret extended) has at least one.
 ===[[APC]]===

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 ===Deadchat===
-A chat channel dead players speak on using the say command. Can only be seen by other dead players.
+A chat channel dead/observing players speak on using the say command. Can only be seen by other dead/observing players. Deadchat is mostly considered to be out-of-character, and here you are allowed to talk about anything happening in the round (unlike in the [[OOC#OOC_channel|OOC channel]]).
-Note that what you learn here is forgotten by your character if they're revived.
+Note that what you learn here is forgotten by your character if you're revived.
 ===Deadmin===

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 {{Speech
 |name=Speaks-His-Mind the Maintenance Dweller
-|text=SSSo, lassst I heard the AI wasss helping the Redssshirts in sssome operation to robussst sssome sssort of cult in Aft maintenance. I sssuggessst you ssstay clear of there, ssstranger. I wouldn't want to be on the wrong end of a ssstunbaton, no no...
+|text=SSSo, lassst I heard the AI wasss helping the Redssshirts in sssome operation to robussst sssome sssort of cult in Aft Maintenance. I sssuggessst you ssstay clear of there, ssstranger. I wouldn't want to be on the wrong end of a ssstunbaton, no no...
 |image=[[File:Lizardman.png|64px|right]]
 }}

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		+	A big bad list of common terminology and slang commonly used by resident Spacemen (players).
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	===[[Administrators\|Admin]]===		===[[Administrators\|Admin]]===
	The people who run the server. Have a variety of power-abuse buttons to keep the game from being fun.		The people who run the server. Have a variety of power-abuse buttons to keep the game from being fun.