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| AAA Class encryption Read as "triple a class..." It is a designation given to areas requiring the highest levels of restricted access. As one of the highest classified components of Project Zohar, KOS-MOS falls under this designation. KOS-MOS' importance to this project is evident in Jr.'s comment that only other entities with that class of restriction would be the "Federation Government's motherframe,or the U.M.N operating system." Absolute Coordinates Spatial coordinate values based on the super sphere structure of the universe. Abyss The literal translation is "deep chasm" This word can be defined as a "deep hole" or it can also be a reference to hell The in game reference is to a double black hole, which appeared in old miltian space Acute Neurosis Treatment Facility A medical facility on old miltia, where Shions mother was treated. The type of illness or condition this facility specializes in is unknown. A.G.W.S. Short for "Anti-Gnosis weapon system" A name uses to describe all weapons systems designed to fight the Gnosis, not all of which come in humanoid forms. The A.G.W.S. were substantially downscaled in size to better respond to the Gnosis sudden attacks, and are roughly equivalent in weight to a large automobile. Their primary power source, called the Transmit Generator, does not contain any fuel or energy conversion device; all energy is transmitted directly to these generators from the mothership or base station. Thus, the term "generator" is not appropriate for these systems. Similarly the propellants use by the A.G.W.S for locomotion are also continuously provided by the mother ship or base, so A.G.W.S. can in effect run indefinitely as long as they remain with the areas of influence. A.G.W.S(2) A.G.W.S come in various shapes, which are determined by their functions. The federation military's standard issue A.G.W.S are all fitted with a standardize interchangeable cockpit module. By exchanging their limbs, weapons, and armor, they can be modified to adapt to various situations and environments. Vector Industries' A.G.W.S. are not mass produced, by test models intended for eventual distribution to civilian consumers. Thus only government Special ops units and certain divisions of the military have access to them. The A.G.W.S used onboard the Durandal were also Vector made models obtained via the same channels. Albedo Born: T.C. 4741 Age: 26 years old Albedo Piasora In psychology and Alchemy (1944), C.G. Jung refers to Albedo, or "whitening", as one stages of the process of human individuation as symbolized in alchemic terms. A nickname for U.R.T.V. Unit #667, In reference to his milky-white hair. Aledo's Mech The details of this mech are currently unknown. However, judging from its enormous size (over 10m tall) , its lack of equipment such as the D.S.S.S., and its ability to destroy gnosis several kilometers long with one blow, it outclasses the A.G.W.S. Its primary source also appears to differ from a standard generator or a transfer capable generator. Allen Ridgeley Born: T.C. 4743 Age: 24 years old Assistant chief engineer of the KOS-MOS project General Operation System Research Center, Vector Industries First R&D Division. Upon graduation from the University of Bormeo, he joined Vector's First R&D division. Although two years older than Shion, Allen is her junior by one year in the corporate hierarchy of Vector. He apparently comes from a wealthy family, but he does not share details of his background with anyone Hobby: Fishing ..all part of the plan from the very beginning Ziggy voices his suspicion that even if he had successfully rescued MOMO, arrangements were already in place to countermind his actions. The details of this counter plan include broadcasting images from the Woglinde the moment MOMO was handed over to the Miltian state government or any of its affiliated organizations, and the seizure of MOMO by her erstwhile captors. Indeed, the incident involving MOMO is closely linked to the events surrounding the Zohar Emulator. Judging from the fact that Margulis' "plan 31" and "plan 401" are interlinked, Ziggy's speculations seem fairly accurate for the most part. amplifier A device used by warships to amplify the Hilbert Affect generated by the 100-series observational units. It has a secondary function as an omni-directional broadcaster as well. However due to broadcast limitations (coverage is limited to a 100KM radius), it is nessesary for several battleships to use their systems cooperatively during battles. This device runs anywhere between ten to several hundred tons, so only large vessels or cities have them. All federation Fleet warships built after T.C. 4766 have them preinstalled as part of their standard equipment. The Woglinde also had an amplifier onboard, but due to the lack of a complementtary observational unit, it suffered tremendous damage during battle. android An artificial humanoid life-form the first recognized use of the term "android" was in "Tomorrow's Eve" a novel by Villifers de L'isle Adam (1888-1889), to do describe the articial women Hadaly. During the game, a character comments, "its hard to believe they're making an android in this day and age" However, he failed to recognize the fact that realians, whose biological structure is nearly identical to that of humans, can also be categorized as android. In fact, this scene is a great illustration of Vector's technological prowess. In an age where "simulated" A.I.--which rely on the spontaneous growth of networks-- have become the norm, Vector continues to pursue the elusive goal of creating a completely man-made A.I. archetype According to Jungian psychology, an image from the collective unconsciousness, an inherited memory represented in the mind by a universal symbol and observed in dreams and myths. The in-game reference is to the KOS-MOS prototype Kevin designed. Atalya A planetary member of the Galaxy Federation It is located in close proximity to the area in which the Woglinde disaster occurred, and functions as a relay point for the transfer column to Senir. Attract inhibitor A device used to inhibit the Zohar emulator's functions In biochemistry an "inhibitor" indicates a substance used to block enzymatic functions. Auto-Mode An operational mode, which relies on independent decision making. In this case, the term refers to KOS-MOS' ability to process data captured by her sensors, reach her own conclusions based on that information, and act on them. autonomous state The galaxy federation is comprised of approximately half a million autonomous state governments. Each autonomous state, divided according to planetary systems, has its own administrative and law enforcement agencies, but the federation governments laws take precedence over them all. Auto-Tech terminal An unmanned battle craft used by the U-TIC organization. Each individual terminal is jump-capable, and carries approximately ten small remotely operation weapons units in a rear compartment. battle in hyperspace If an object comes in contact with the inner boundary of hyperspace (the column wall), it disintegrates into subatomic particles Matthews was referring to this danger when engaging in combat inside such a high risk environment. Betty A specimen of a transformed Gnosis in the Kukai foundations possession. She was named "Betty" for the letter "B" monogrammed onto her personal effects binding A locking mechanism used to physically restrain KOS-MOS, located inside the maintenance unit. black box A term used for objects whose contents are unknown The in-game reference is to KOS-MOS' central components and their respective software. book Refers to a book printed on paper, an antique in this time period. bookworm An insult directed to people who spend all of their time reading. Shion's brother, however, hardly seems to be just an average bookworm... Bormeo University One of the best educational institutions in the Galaxy Federation. It is a technological institution, and many Vector employees are graduates of this university, including Allen cage partition Data, which forms the essence of KOS-MOS' being, is stored within these sectioned areas of her main database. Captain Lapis Roman BORN: T.C. 4738 AGE: 29 years old A captain within the Galaxy Federation Military's Special Operations Command Intelligence Unit. She works for Helmer, the Representative of the second miltian government Captain Moriyama Born: T.C. 4727 AGE: 40 years old Captain of the space cruiser Woglinde Loyal to his mission, he is also quite generous and understanding towards his subordinates, who all trust him. cargo weight Tolls for the U.M.N Transfer Gate are determined by the total weight of the matter to be moved, and the distance it will travel Each class of cargo or passenger vessel has an assigned weight limit; the amount by which the Elsa was over its weight limit certainly cannot be attributed entirely to the addition of Shion and her party. The speculation is that the Elsa contained salvaged wreckage that was smuggled in at one point or another. chaos Born: unknown AGE: unknown A slender young boy, his perpetually melancholic expression as well as the depth and scope of his conversations give rise to the impression that he hails from a higher plane of existence. As he volunteers no information whatsoever about his past other than his name everything about him, including whether he even has any memories of his past, is unknown His relationship with the Matthews and the crew appears to go back quite some time, and they all respect him highly. His translucent blue eyes and silver hair are particularly notable features. charter flight Cherenkov mentioned going to search for one at the dock colony, when hammer asked where he was going. He was most likely searching for a vessel that would take him from the dock colony to his destination (in this case a facility associated with the U-TIC organization). Commander Andrew Cherenkov Born: T.C. 4731 Age: 36 years old A commander in the Federation Marine Corps, and second in command of the battle cruiser Woglinde. There is more to this man than meets the eye. (note: I wish they would have updated this later in the game with more information..) commercial model A mass-produced product targeted for the general consumer, as opposed to those intended for the military or law enforcement agencies This categorical distinction is often seeing in firearms, where the military and law enforcement agency models do not differ greatly except for modifications that allows disabling of the full auto switch, or limiting the number of rounds in the cartridge. During the story, an operator comments "...even their commercial models differ greatly between those that've seen action and those that haven't" What she means is that Vector must be trying to boost the appear of the commercial model KOS-MOS to consumers, by building its reputation as a military model first. condenser The in-game reference is to a device used by KOS-MOS to store the energy she requires to function. Due to the fact that KOS-MOS current setup was for simulated battle, her condenser is also a test version. Second division on Second Miltia is apparently developing a working model of this item. congestion A condition in which communication lines are busy due to excess traffic |
| Connection Gear A PDA often used by Shion and the others When activated, a holographic monitor and keyboard appear. Its capabilities can be further expanded via downloads of various plug-ins Best thought of as an advanced version of a PC, or a wireless phone ..constantly making sure I watch what im thinking When telepaths communicate with their minds, they must maintain a barrier so that subconscious thoughts are not unintentionally divulged to one another. counselor A specialized doctor responsible for maintaining the physical and mental health of realians. The standards for qualification in this field are higher than other medical professions. Therefore, it is one of the more challenging occupations. However, the unabated high demand for counselors has resulted in proliferation of temporary maintenance stations for realians. counterterrorism The literal translation is "anti terrorism" One hundred years ago, Ziggy was a member of the 1875th Special Ops Command Detachment of the Federation Police Bureau, a unit which specialized in counterterrorism. Creator and creation Refers to the creator and all life created by it God and man Man and realian Curry One of Shion's culinary specialties. A reaction by an American game fan who saw this scene at a recent game show was "what the hell are they eating?!" Alas, culinary cultural differences... (lol) cyborg A living organism, which possesses artificial organs. An obsolete technology, once popular in the age before nano and Realian technologies emerged. Dammerung A free orbiting colony, it also functions as Vector's Headquarters, However its 1000km size makes it more of an articial planet rather than a colony. All the core branches of Vector and its subsidiary corporations are located here, including the first R&D division and Shion's living quarters. DIG-B Short for "Digital Beta" Read as "digi-beta" A plant of the genus Digitalis which is native to southern Europe. Although its leaves can be dried up and used as a potent cardiotonic, it is also extremely poisonous. When ingested in quantities above a safe dosage, it can induce a coma Whether Dig-B is an extract of the digitalis plant or an entirely different substance with the same name is unknown. direct approach A process which entails disengaging the VR-2000, the conduit that connects the perspective of two individuals, and transferring ones consciousness directly into the Encephalon of the other. This act of directly entering another individual's realm of consciousness can inadvertently cause one to lose their own sense of self Also known as "diving". Director Born-T.C. 4726 AGE: 41 years old The director of Vectors first R&D division, and Shion's immediate supervisor Although he appears to be a simple easy-going person, as the head of an entire division, rumor has it that he is quite sharp and competent. DME addiction An addiction, which results from the consumption of Realian body tissue. The blood vessels carry the ingested tissue (mainly from the central nervous system) to the brain, which results in neural structural changes. The physical and mental status are then altered, but occasionally this results in death when an allergic reaction occurs Once the brain as undergone an alteration the addict must continue to consume new realian flesh to avoid withdrawal symptoms, thus necessitating a drug dependent intervention There is as of yet no complete cure since the consumed body tissue grows and mutates along with the host's neural networks. In some corners of the galaxy beyond the reaches of the Federations control, there is an active black market for Realian tissue, as a new form of recreational narcotics. The external symptoms of this addiction including hardening and cornificication of the skin Don't forget to take your meds... A phrase spoken by Cherenkov's wife. She refers to the medication he requires to maintain the effects of a personality corrective procedure. Apparently individuals who have undergone this procedure require supervision, as evinced from her comment, "im the one who'll be held responsible.." Dragon Skull A multi-purpose gun capable of firing various types of ammunition KOS-MOS used this gun to fire a signal transmitter, to notify Vector HQ of the Gnosis' transfer coordinates. D.S.S.S. Short for "Double slot sensory system" Read as "D-triple-S A device developed by Vector industries, used to detect Gnosis in the imaginary realm. It consists of a double-slit camera lens mounted on the sensory are of an A.G.W.S or other fighter craft.(the military A.G.W.S. have them mounted on the chest while the Vector models have them on the waist). The concept behind this device is similar to that of the double-slit light interference experiment often used in quantum physics dual stage protection something to with the central nervous system of Realians, but details are currently unknown Dummy protocol A network protocol used to connect KOS-MOS' perspective to that of the operator via the VR-2000 Since KOS-MOS is a stand-alone unit and does not require eternal feeds, this protocol is used only when KOS-MOS is shut down. Durand A 4000m class heavy armor battle cruiser owned by the Kukai foundation. It is designed to dock with the Foundation's headquarters, a free orbiting colony. Once docked, it functions as the colony's main propulsion system. ECM Short for "Electronic Countermeasure A system or device, which utilizes electromagnetic waves to interfere with electronic equipment. The in-game reference is to the ECM deployed against the Gnosis, leading to the speculation that it is more than just an electromagnetic countermeasure device. Elsa Length: 166m Weight: 8400t A lohengrin class high velocity interstellar cruiser. Formerly a luxury vessel owned by a criminal organization, it was converted into a cargo ship by Captain Matthews, and used as a part of the Kukai Foundations fleet Though not apparent from the outside, Matthews made quite a few modifications, such as the installation of hidden compartments to stow unlicensed weapons. He also upgraded the propulsion system to the latest Logic Drive (logic propulsion device), making it the fastest ship in the galaxy (according to Tony). The name "Elsa" comes from the heroine of Wagner's opera. "Lohengrin" (1850) Emergency Federal Charter Under normal circumstances, it is a violation of Federation law for anyone, including the federation fleet, to engage in military operations within an autonomous state's territory, without prior notifications and consent of the states government. However, this charter allows for exemptions from such laws during certain predefined states of emergency The announcement in the story, "The development is in accordance with the Federation Emergency Powers Act." Refers to the invocation of this very charter. emergency level 3 Denotes the level 3 of the emergency readiness system Judging from the fact that all lines of communication were allocated to the CIC (combat intelligence center), this emergency level is apparently invoked during Gnosis encounters emergency override code Secret codes used to control Realians emotions or the actions that result from them. These codes are easily executable via Connection Gear. However due to the power they exert of Realians, whose basic human rights are legally recognized, the use of these codes are limited to "emergency-only" situations. Only members of Vector's Third R&D division and a limited number of other employees know of there existence. emulator Hardware or Software, which mimics the behavior of other computer operating systems. The in-game reference is to the Zohar Emulators. What "emulating" a Zohar actually amounts to, nor the exact purpose of the emulators, is as of yet unknown. Encephalon The word for "brain" in the Greek Language. The in-game reference is to the simulated environment built inside KOS-MOS's main network environmental bug Another technological legacy of the late Joachim Mizrahi, these nanomachines are used to maintain the quality of the conditions within an enclosed area. EPR (EPR Paradox) A paradoxical theory presented in 1935 by Albert Einstein, Boris Podolsky, and Nathan Rosen in support of their argument that quantum mechanics still falls short in its explanation of reality. A simple theoretical experiment to illustrate this paradox consist of a particle decaying into two identical particles. Because of the internal angular momentum or spin of the particle must be conserved, the two decaying particles will have two opposing spins. As the particles decay, they are launched in opposite directions. When the Distance between the two particles reaches a great distance, say several light years, the spin of one of the particles is measured. At the precise moment of the spin of one particle is determined, the spin of the other can be determined to be in the opposite dierection because the two spins must equal zero. Herein lies the paradox, since quantum mechanics dictations that the intrinsic property of an entity cannot be determined until it is actually measured. By determining the spin of the second particle several light years away without measuring it, the experiment would introduce the existence of some strange force that can transmit the information of the first particles spin to the second particle faster than the speed of light-- a force that cannot be explained by quantum mechanics. EPR radar Radar, which utilizes the EPR paradox to overcome limits imposed by the speed of light. Its effective range is thousands of light years. Ether Short for "Especial Theory of Rudimentary" A generic term to denote various types of special powers. It encompasses every- thing from paranormal abilities, to medical treatments using nanomachines, as well as the ability to control spatial dimensions using transference technology The ether skills used by Shion,KOS-MOS,Ziggy, and MOMO can be categorized into two types: those using applied transference technology, or special skills which use nanomachines In real life "ether" is a hypothetical medium with special light conductive Characteristics, which is believed to fill air and space Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground.. verily, verily, I say unto you, except a corn of wheat fall unto the ground and die, it abided alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. (John 12:24) Executive Committee The central government body of the Galaxy Federation is comprised of Representatives from all member systems. A conference of the highest level to determine the course of the Federation, it is referred to as the Executive Committee or Executive Committee assembly. The 24 upper council members are the central figures in these conferences. Executive Committee Director A title given to the head of the Executive Committee. Since Federation law grants the person in this position enormous influence over all federal policy making, he or she must be elected to the seat by a majority vote from the entire Federation government. Wilhelm, CEO of Vector Industries, served this post until several years ago factory loaded Refers to certain features that are part of the original spec for products shipped direct from the factory. When realians are shipped out of factories, they have pre-installed security measures so that subsequent maintenance can only be done at properly equipped facilities or by qualified individuals. This is to prevent the use of Realians in criminal acts. FAE (Fuel Air explosive) Conventional FAEs disperse a cloud of fuel which is then ignited once it reaches the intended coverage, resulting in a powerful explosion. Those in close proximity to this explosion will either be flattened by the massive pressure or incinerated by the high heat, or suffer the effects of rapid decomposition caused by the updraft of super heated air (mainly suffocation and internal hemorrhage). The largest weapon of this type has a range with a radius of several kilometers Although the FAE used by the Gnosis is smaller, it appears to have the same effects. However, the substance used as fuel is unknown. Here, by the way, is another mystery: Since Virgil was inside and A.G.W.S, his survival can be explained, but how could Shion, who was totally unprotected, come out unscathed? it appears that Shion is quite a bit tougher than she looks Febronia The female realian at the church inside the Encephalon. She in connected to an incident in Shion's childhood, as well as Nephilim. She may also have some connection to Virgil, as evinced by the flashback he had right after he was shot up by KOS-MOS Federation Assembly A galaxy Federation assembly, comprised of representatives from nearly half a million autonomous states. The assembly hall is located on the Capital planet of Fifth Jerusalem; however, many representatives choose to participate via FTL(faster than light) U.M.N connection. Different assemblies are help, based on the topics of discussion. The assembly which discusses the situation in Miltia is held regularly, and involves all autonomous state Representatives. The Executive Committee assembly is responsible for determining vital policies on a federal level |
| Federation Fleet The Galaxy Federation's Armed fleet. The navy and the space marines were combined to form the Federation space force. and distinctions between the branches were minimized (although some traditions still linger within certain units). The fleets regularly deployed on space missions are comprised of the space marines and the Navy, with the occasional inclusion of the special operations fleet. Federation Fleet Commander The commander of the Gedalian Fleet, he holds the rank of Rear Admiral Although he is quick tempered, he is loyal to the mission and a stickler for regulations and punctuality. He has a younger brother from whom he was separated at birth. Federation Police Short for "Galaxy Federation Police Force" Their function and organizational structure is basically the same as the police force in our time, but following the transition of human habitation into space, a specialized unit was created The special operations Command detachment, of which Ziggy was a member in the past, specialized in anti-terrorist operations as well as the protection and rescue of VIPS. Fifth Jerusalem The capital planet of the Galaxy Federation, and seat of the central legislative judicial, and administrative agencies. The headquarters of the S.O.C.E. is also located here. Its name originated from the fact that it is the Fifth capital of the Galaxy Federation. Frailty, thy name.. From Shakespeare's "Hamlet" Gaignun Kukai Born: T.C. 4741 AGE: 26 years old The chairman of the Kukai Foundation, a special foundation based in Miltia (an autonomous member state of the Galaxy Federation). With black hair and deep green eyes, he shares some resemblance to Jr. He has a gentle personality and is well respected both within and outside of the Foundation. He is listed as the first son and heir to the industrialist Soze Kukai Gaignun Kukai(2) U.R.T.V. Unit #669 A biological weapon whose life energy wavelength cancels that of U-DO. All 669 U.R.T.V. units originated from the same embryonic culture, but were then subjected to an induced mutation to develop their unique gifts. This accounts for the difference in hair or eye color despite their shared embryonic origins. Jr.'s ability is to control growth (time), while Albedo can regenerate his own body, Gaignun can telepathically communicate with Jr., but uses his voice to hypnotically manipulate people. "Kukai" was a fictional persona created by the second Miltian Government, as a means to pool their special operations funds. Following the Miltian Conflict, and Helmer's rescue of Gaignun and JR., they took on the Kukai surname to justify and establish the Kukai Foundation. gate-jump The act of entering hyperspace The process involves transitioning from normal space deep into warp space. Also known as "warp-in" gate-out The act of exiting hyperspace The process involves transitioning out of warp space and back into normal space Also know as "warp-out" Gedayla A autonomous state within the galaxy federation Headquarters of the fleet which surrounded the Kukai Foundation. An individual affiliated with the U-TIC organization holds a position of power here. generator The in-game reference refers to the Elsa's main engine geodesic structure Geodesic domes were invented by the engineer/mathematician Richard Buckminster Fuller, and patented in 1951 as a means to provide efficient housing structures using few resources This name is used to describe the visual representation of a Basic U.M.N. structure since it resembles the shape of a geodesic dome. GFG (galaxy federation government) A interplanetary republic comprised of approximately half a million planets. Each planetary system maintains autonomous rule within the framework of Federation law. Its planetary capital is Fifth Jerusalem Gnosis Entities shrouded in mystery, of which the only known attribute is their hostility toward mankind. Gnosis exist in a unique dimension, separate from the physical plane. Therefore it is normally impossible to make contact with them. Due to the variations in external appearance, the standard practice is to name them after mythical creatures. grave An image from Allen's recollection which he speaks of during a conversation at the Durandals observatory. The vision is of Shion as she mourns at Kevin's grave two years ago. The grave itself is located at the central cemetery inside the Dammerung. The engraving on the headstone reads. Kevin Winnicot 4739-4765 ecce universa terra coram te este recede a me obsecro The latin text is a quote from the bible, They are Abram's words to lot: [is] not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if [thou wilt take] the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if [thou depart] to the right hand, I will go to the left (genesis 13:9) The emblem of the Galaxy Federation also reflect these same words Hammer BORN: T.C. 4740 AGE: 27 years old Navigator onboard the passenger cargo ship Elsa He may not look it, but he was once revered as a brilliant hacker in his teens. However, he got in way over his head when he hacked into a criminal organizations database, and has been on the run since then. He was rescued by Matthews, and the two have worked together ever since. He knows Tony, the pilot, since childhood although be may be a clown, he is an excellent navigator and engineer. headgear The object thrown at Cherenkov by his wife A sensory linkage device using the U.M.N. as a conduit , it provides virtual reality experiences at home. It is similar to the goggles used by Shion and her team for KOS-MOS maintenance. The phrase "I can get all the love I need with this!" refers to her "affair" with another man via the headgear. that combined with the fact that she applied for self-cloning, indicates that she does not seek direct contact with another individual in any way. Regardless, our hearts go out to poor Cherenkov who was simply used and abused. Helmer Born: T.C. 4711 AGE: 56 years old The representative of the current autonomous Miltian state government. A former military officer, he is a sympathetic ally of Jr. and Gaignun, and he was partially responsible for the establishment of the Kukai Foundation. He fears the U-TIC Organizations rise in power and the awakening of U-DO Hilbert Effect A device which generates a finitely bound realm ( a "sensory" realm, to be exact) to enable an intersection with the imaginary realm. There are specific wave energies that exist in both the realms of real numbers and imaginary numbers. This device "interprets" such wave energies into a "common language" thereby allowing the physical realm to interact with the imaginary realm(the realm of Planck scales). What this means is that the Gnosis, which exist outside our physical laws, can be effectively dealt with using a physically, real-world approach hoodlums The group of hoodlums who confront Cherenkov at the dock colony It is uncertain whether they resented soldiers in particular, or if they were simply looking for a fight. Either way they got the daylights beaten out them by an out of control Cherenkov hyperspace A realm of alternate space that vessels pass through during the gate-jump It is shaped like a tube, and is thought to be similar in natures to what are commonly known as wormholes identity diffusion One of the psychological outcomes of adolescence, as proposed by developmental psychologist Erik Erikson. A state in which an individual has an incomplete sense of self, a result of the inability to resolve identity conflicts during adolescence. illusion and reality Since humans process all incoming information within the mind, there is no clear distinction between reality and hallucination. Surely you've experienced this: a moment of pure bliss in which everything around you suddenly looked brighter, due to one reason or another. That is, from the perspective of the observer, everything that is perceived as "real" is in fact only real within the observers mind. Furthermore, there is absolute no proof to deny the possibility that the world as we know it, exists entirely as a figment of our imagination. That is the point Shion was trying to make. interconnection Mutual interaction The in-game reference is to the act of establishing a non-local connection using the VR-2000. This method frees data transference from the limitation of physics allow and instantaneous exchange of data cross distances millions of lightyears apart. It utilizes the EPR paradox, which constitutes the heart of the U.M.N Interlink An exchange of thought between two individuals who are physically connected via an apparatus. This is normally achieved by tapping into the U.M.N network via a control device implanted inside the body. isolation area A holding area with the Durandal, used to quarantine the Zohar. Since the Zohar emulators emit a certain wavelength of energy that attract the Gnosis, all recovered emulators are kept in a specialized protective container. It was very dark, and the wind.. "It was very dark and wind howled horribly around her.." L.Frank Baum's "the wonderful wizard of oz" Jin Born: T.C. 4732 AGE: 35 years old His full name is Jin Uzuki and he is Shion's older brother, related by blood It is difficult to discern his characteristics just from the visuals, but he does appear to be hiding something behind that goofy look He is an expert swordsman--maybe.. Unfortunately his moment to shine will not arrive until the next episode (our apologies to those of you who are just dying to see him in action). Joachim Mizrahi BORN: T.C. 4701 AGE: 52 at the time of death An advocate of the 100 series observation units, and essentially MOMOs father A scientist renowned for his genius, he in T.C 4753, the year the Miltian Conflict began. The federation benefited greatly from his contributions, as his numerous research findings played a large party in the Federations growth He was also juli Mizrahi former husband. Jr. Gaignun Kukai Jr. director of Kukai Foundation His hobby is collecting ancient text and literature, as well as ancient (relative to his time period) weapons. The official records state that he was born in T.C. 4755 and is the adopted son of Gaignun Kukai. Jr.(2) BORN: T.C. 4740 Age: 26 years old One of the surviving U.R.T.V. units, he is a human specifically "created" as an antithesis to U-DO, the living consciousness which jeopardized the Galaxy Federation in the past. His relationship to Albedo and Gaignun Sr. shall be revealed in further detail, in subsequent episodes. Jr. and Albedo's powers The aura surrounding Jr and Albedo is one of their special abilities, a result of the induced mutation process to which they were subjected to at birth. Juli Mizrahi BORN: T.C. 4723 AGE: 44 years old One of the top members of the Galaxy Federations subcommittee on Close Encounter S.O.C.E. and widow of the late Joachim Mizrahi. In TC 4754, her alarm over the increase in Gnosis phenomena prompted her to form the S.O.C.E. She is the current legal guardian of MOMO, one of the 100 series observational Units which she developed in conjunction with her late husband Joachim. Her maiden name is Niwashiro Keltia A planetary member of the Galaxy Federation, and the location of the Seraphim Sister's concert. |
| Kevin BORN: T.C. 7439 AGE: 26 years old Former chief engineer of the KOS-MOS project, Vector Industries First R&D Division He was Shion's immediate superior and also her boyfriend, but he was killed 2 years ago during an incident when KOS-MOS went out of control. He was in charge of not only KOS-MOS' software components but the design and development of its hardware as well. The hardware for the current KOS-MOS was developed by Second Division, at a later time. kindling When bursts of electrical charges occur repeatedly in the brain, and neural impulses pass through the limbic system respectively, the result is a permanent acceleration of certain neural connections or the opening of entirely new neural paths Kindling is any process that permanently alters the inner emotional state-of -being of the host. Kirschwasser The word for "Cherry Brandy" in the German language An observational realian unit created by Joachim Mizrahi for the purpose of collecting data for the prototype MOMO. KOS-MOS A armored female android developed by the interstellar conglomerate Vector Industries. She is comprised of entirely mechanical parts, a rarity in the age of advanced realian technology. The basic tenet to which she adheres to is based on logic, propability,and completion of her mission above all else. She also unconditionally protects Shion, her creator. She is equipped with a "simulated personality OS" to aid in communication, and though her speech conveys her role as an android in service to humans, her tendency to put logic and probability first makes her quite difficult to manage at times. The name KOS-MOS is a general acronym to denote an anti-gnosis tactic system.It stands for "Kosmos Obey Strategic Multiple Operation Systems" KOS-MOS main equipment from Second Division The equipment KOS-MOS would have when ready for deployment Since the military brass was getting impatient with the slow pace of development Allen thought to stave off their worries by handing Shion a list of equipment which Second Division provided. Kukai Foundation A unique foundation whose membership extends to both Matthews and his crew Its headquarters is location on a free orbiting space colony Kukai Foundation(2) The Kukai Foundation was a special organization established soon after the end of the Miltian Conflict, and its sole purpose was to subjugate the U-TIC Organization. Since then, most of its military forces were decommissioned and the other divisions branched off into independent civilian corporations, thus forming the basis of the foundations present structure. The fact that Vector is one of its primary investors explains why the lion's share of the equipment installed aboard the Durandal, is made by Vector. Labyrinthos Legend has it that Daedalus build a great maze in Knossos Crete, to imprison the half-human, half beast minotaur. It is unknown why this name was given to an U-TIC organization facility. The etymology is Labrys, a Greek word for a double bladed ax Lake Turkana A lake located at the northern tip of Kenya which covers an area of 7000 sq km its maximum depth is 39m. Many ancient hominid (human) fossil discoveries were made at this site. Also known as Lake Rudolph Lieutenant Commander BORN:T.C 4734 AGE: 33 years old A member of the U-TIC organization and a subordinate of Cherenkov. He infiltrated the Woglinde in order to take possession of the Zohar. He tends to wear his heart on his sleeve, but he is very conscientious of his duties, and quite the stickler for regulations and time. He has an older brother whom he was separated from at birth Lieutenant Commander Vanderkam A lieutenant commander in the U-TIC organization. Rumor has it that he was onboard the Woglinde to secure the Zohar Whether he was the same officer who reprimanded Shion is as of yet unknown. life pod A life preservation craft used in emergencies The Woglinde was equipped with many of these life pods, but by the time Shion and Allen escaped, only one remained Maximum occupancy is limited to two, and life support system can run for 500 hours. However, judging from the levels of remaining oxygen, it seems that Shions pod already had problems on or before takeoff Life Recycling Act Introduces as a bill in T.C. 4590, it passed with unusual speed and was voted into law the following year, in 4591. In the age when cyborg technology was at its peak, human resources were dwindling and this law was intended for "effective utilization" of these resources. However, with time the interpretation of the law expanded to condone human cloning, genetic and neural engineering, and other procedures formerly considered to be off-limits. Various corporate interests are suspected to be behind this development. This law remained in effect for 160 years, until it was revoked in T.C. 4754 Life Recycling Variant A term which encompasses individuals or their descendants who have their DNA neural structure, or other biological components heavily modified. Some may display extraordinary physical abilities or superhuman powers depending on the level of modification, but on the other hand may suffer from adverse mental effects. In the case of Cherenkov, he was part of a Super Soldier program developed by a "certain branch of the military" He was created via artificial insemination and equipped with several modifications before being sent off to battle. link experiment An experiment led by Cherenkov to activate the Zohar emulator. The word "link" indicates that the procedure entails connecting the Zohar with another entity Lion's Heart An auction house that deals with ancient artwork and weapons obtained through the U.M.N. network Logic Drive A logic propulsion device. A new type of propulsion system which replaced traditional reactionary propulsion systems. It works by reconfiguring the spatial phase around its direction of travel. Substantial amounts of energy are need to power this system, but since the energy source is relatively easy to compact, the system is being considered for use in fleets with transfer type generators as well as A.G.W.S. Lost Jerusalem The home world of mankind which was lost thousands of years ago--Earth In this age, not even its actual location is known LPS Short for "Local Positioning System" A system which monitors the location and physical status of each crew member within a vessel, and reports that information to the CIC (combat intelligence center). The LPS onboard the Woglinde (which had a crew capacity well over the amount of data gathered) appears to have been overwhelmed by incessant use of the D.S.S.S. by the A.G.W.S Without the support of the 100-series Observational units for search and adherence, the A.G.W.S. must calculate the timing of the interference for the Gnosis on their own. Thus high demands on the D.S.S.S. apparently overloaded the CIC main rain, which constantly backs up the D.S.S.S. of every A.G.W.S maintenance lab A room equipped for A.G.W.S. maintenance Onboard the Elsa, a room of the A.G.W.S. hangar functions as the maintenance lab. KOS-MOS ran a bypass from the co-generator to this room, where her maintenance unit was located. maintenance unit A mobile unit used for regular maintenance used on KOS-MOS, it also executes system checks when she is shut down. Margulis Born: T.C. 4723 AGE: 44 years old One of the key figures of the U-TIC organization and commander of Pleroma, one of there primary bases He is intricately connected to both the incident which occurred 14 years ago, and the Miltian Conflict He appears to be a former soldier, judging from his strong physique and the sword scar running across his cheek. A master swordsman with a cold, merciless personality man in scarlet cloak An individual that appears to be Wilhelm's advisor His true identity is unknown, but the the fact that he was giving orders to Lieutenant Virgil indicates that he is a man of very high rank Whether he has any connections to Vector is as of yet unknown marienkind From Grimm's Marienkind (Mary's child) a story about a girl who received from the Virgin Mary, the keys to the 13 doors to heaven marking on the forehead A mark that appeared on Cherenkov's forehead This marking is given to every individual who has undergone the personality corrective procedure. The mark is made by modifying the inner skin at a molecular level, then connecting that area with the part of the brain that was corrected. Therefore, it appears when the recipients emotions rise beyond a certain threshold. Mary Born: T.C. 4747 AGE: 20 years old Chief of the Kukai Foundation Strategy Division She supports Jr. and Gaignun, and commands the Durandal along with her older sister Shelley. Although she was born in Miltia, she speaks with an unknown planetary accent. She is the life of the party within the foundation Matthews Born: T.C. 4727 Age: 40 years old Captain of the passenger cargo ship Elsa A chronic spender, is is constantly in debt in particular, he owes a large sum to the Kukai Foundation, and his beautiful ship was made into collateral. After retiring, he worked as a junk trader collecting and selling debris from around the universe, but in recent years he works mainly for the Kukai Foundation. He met chaos several years before the beginning of this episode, and they have been traveling together since. memorial service Refer tot he Buddhist practice of holding a memorial for the deceased every 7 days for 49 days, as well as the services given during the anniversary of the deceased. Shion's brother, Jin, has apparently read about this Buddhist tradition in a book, as was attempting to recreate it, but it is uncertain whether or not he is in fact a practicing Buddhist (we think not.) Miltia The planet where the war that came to be known as the Miltian Conflict, took place. Miltia is also Shions birthplace. Miltian Charter A body of federation laws enacted after the Miltian Conflict. Miltian Conflict A war constantly referred to throughout the episode The outbreak of hostilities began 14 years ago and ultimately dragged the entire Federation into it. The name originated from the fact that the territory of Miltian, where Shion was born, was the sire of the most vicious battles. As for what exactly happened in Miltia at the time, that story will have to wait Miyuki Born: T.C. 4747 AGE: 20 years old A systems programmer at Vectors First R&D Division. She's a younger colleague of Shions and quite a mechanical otaku. She submits patent applications as a hobby, and constantly creates new inventions using Shion and the others as guinea pigs. As her supervisor, Shion is plagued by her constant expense authorization requests. Her full name is Miyuki Itsumi, and in a way she is a woman very true to her ambitions Mizrahi Central Sciences Research Center The research institute where Joachim Mizrahi worked as chief scientist, before the U-TIC organization was established. It is a unique institute which combines neuroscience with phenomenology, and aside from the fact that it was sponsored by Vector Industries, there is very little known about it MOMO Short for Multiple Observative Mimetic Organicus activation date unknown She is a 100 series observational prototype realian designed to observe and contact the Gnosis, beings that can only be detected by a "special sense". She was created by Joachim Mizrahi, and she resembles his deceased daughter, Sakura Mizrahi. Her outward appearance is that of a 12 year old. MT Field The MT field of the temporal lobe Damage to this area of the brain results in a condition called "motion blindness in which the eyes can see by cannot track the continuous motion of an object (such as a person who is running or a moving car). Instead, objects in motion appear as a series of flash photography images. It is said that to individuals with this condition, a normal conversation is perceived as a teleconference call with very slow transmission speeds. ..mutations in genomes a phrase that genomes, or hereditary information, will somehow get around all obstacles in order to pass itself on |
| M.W.S Short for "Multiple Weapons System" A portable multi function weapon storage unit designed and built by Shion's younger colleague Miyuki. Contained within the unit are various types of weapons including fighting knuckles, taser rods, and anti gnosis beam launchers. It also has a built in shield that utilizes spatial phase shifting, thus providing a high level of defensive ability in addition to the offensive capability. The unit also contains a makeshift logic drive, which not only counterbalances but enhances physical attacks. Thus even the weakest individuals can go head-to-head with an armored tactical weapon. (in theory) nanomachines nano is the word for dwarf, in the Greek language. One nanometer equals one billionth of a meter. The in-game reference is to atom sizes machines which are used for everything from repairing body-cells to terra-forming Many varieties of nanomachines exist for various purposes, and their components range from complex proteins to traditional mechanical parts. Nanomachines are used in recovery items and certain ether skills used by Shion and the other characters. nanotreatment A medical treatment technique utilizing nanomachines Nanotreatment of illness and injury in this word is about as common as our use of drugs. MOMO tried to treat Cherenkov's injuries with nanomachines capable of cellular restoration, Cherenkov adamantly avoided this treatment for fear that it would trigger a violent reaction to the chemical which controls his emotions. NATARAJA An avatar of Shiva, represented as a dancing figure with many arms. It is of particular interest that this system is named after Shiva, who is also the god of creation and destruction. The system itself was designed by Kevin. Nephilim According to the bible, the sons of fallen angels. References to the Nephilim can be seen in the old testament. "The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the songs of God came in to the daughters of men, and they bore [children] to them.those were the mighty men who [were] of old, men of renown.(genesis 6:4) Nero The fifth emperor of Rome "Nero is an angler in the lake of darkness..." William Shakespeare, King lear 3:6 (1605) Nexus 6 Serial number of the artificial dog that Ziggy gave to his stepson as a gift His phrase "I wanted to get you a real one..) reveals how real purebred dogs were extremely fare in that age, and Ziggy a policeman, could not possibly afford one. Hence, cheaper artificial dogs were popularized as substitutes. "Nexus" is the name of the company that manufactures these artificial dogs, and their lifespan exceeds well beyond four years. Nigredo In "Psychology and Alchemy" (1944), C.G. Jung refers to Nigredo, or blackening as the initial stage in the processing of human individualization as symbolized in alchemic terms The nickname for jet-black haired U.R.T.V. Unit Number #669 (Gaignun) The assumed name "Gaignun" was taken from a kitten he owned with Rubedo. Gaignun incidentally is also the name of King Marsil's horse in the 11th century French epic: "song of Roland" Notice of cloning procedure completed A document which Cherenkov's wife received from the Federation health department Since the revocation of the Life recycling act, strict restrictions were placed on the process of cloning for personal reasons. After a lengthy application process, only those deemed physically and mentally sound, with a record of positive contributions to the Federation government, are granted this privilege. For Cherenkov's wife, who has always avoided intimacy (both physically and emotional) with others, the method of cloning seemed only logical.(somehow part of this got cut off when I first made it.. not really sure what happened or if this is EXACTLY what the entry said, but its really close) However, to Cherenkov, who dreamed (or imagined that he dreamed) of experiencing a connection with others, her decision came as an unbearable blow, a negation of his very existence and purpose. Old Miltia Otherwise known as Miltia An area in the galaxy closed off since the Miltian Conflict 14 years ago peche French for peach peche French for sinner Pellegri Born: T.C. 4732 AGE: 35 years old A female commander within the U-TIC organization. She serves as Margulis's aide on Pleroma Penfield mapping A map of the brain which shows the distinct functional regions of the cerebral cortex. The in-game reference is to the digitalized procedure which links Shions cerebral regions to their respective regions in KOS-MOS personality reconditioning facility The facility to which Cherenkov was committed Its purpose is to literally recondition an individuals personality networks by processes such as altering neural networks, or placing implants that regulate hormone production. In this age, vicious criminals are subjected without exception to this procedure. those that go through the procedure are returned to society after they successfully complete their re-education programs phase transfer cannon A weapon which utilizes the principle of phase transfer within a vacuum The main is compacted to Planck scale, and it extends into true space once it receives the system activation key from the cartridge. The party that looks like a handgun is actually party of the phase transfer cannon, and once the cannon is activate it doubles as the laser locking device and trigger component. In the story, the "mass" in the phrase "..by limiting the phase transfer mass" refers to the mass in the vacuum and the amount of fluctuation in its phase. PT Cartridge Short for "phase transfer" cartridge An energy cartridge for the phase transfer cannon, which doubles as its system activation key. ..phenomena like this... Occasional gnosis sightings have been recorded throughout history, but due to the small scale of attacks and minimal damage which resulted, most of these encounters were lost as unofficial reports. Joachim Mizrahi was one of the few scientists who focused, and researched these Gnosis encounters. photon torpedo Although called a photon torpedo, this weapon actually utilizes matter/anti matter reactions. Matter and anti matter are isolated in a protective field that is disengaged right before reaching the target, releasing the destructive force of matter/anti-matter reaction. The "photon refers to the bright light given off by the protective field once it is launched. Due to the extreme difficult in creating anti matter, the amount of reaction from one photon torpedo is minimal. Pieta A central supercomputer owned by the Yuriev Institute. They in turn are a research facility built on another giant business conglomerate rivaling Vector, the hyams group. Plan 31 Codename for an order given to the U-TIC Organization's 474th Special Operations fleet. It seems to refer to a certain action relating to the capture of the Zohar. We hope to resolve the mystery by the time Jr. is introduced. Plan 401 Codename for an order given by Margulis This plan apparently entailed taking control of the Federations military through political means, rather than resorting to the U-TIC organizations fleet. The goal of this plan was to surround Miltia with his fleet and usurp the vested rights of the planet. planet Ariadne A planetary member of the Galaxy Federation which vanished during the Zohar emulator experiment. It had a population of approximately 1.5 billion. An experimental laboratory owned by the U-TIC Organization was located here.It was also home to Cherenkov after his personality corrective procedure. Pleroma One of the U-TIC Organization's operational bases, it is comprised of several linked asteroids, and serves as Margulis's post *Pleroma This term and concept can be found in both Jungian psychology and Gnostic Doctrine. although we will not reveal any answers at this point, it may be of interest to delve further into this concept. It may offer a glimpse of things to come in the future of Xenosaga, or it may provide some insight into the various themes that appear in the current story. PM Short for "pistolet Makarova" the gun which Gaignun gave to Jr. Am automatic pistol made in the former USSR, it was issued to the Soviet Army in 1951, replacing the Tokarev TT1933. It used 9x18mm round, which is slower and therefore packs less penetrating power than the older Tokarevs. It holds eight rounds in the cartridge plus one in the chamber. The background story is that this gun, which Gaignun acquired at an auction, was made by the former Soviet Union as a gift to a foreign VIP A less known fact, however, is that Jr. had already purchased a SPP-1 at another auction, unbeknownst to Gaignun... Porter The U.M.N acts as a recording medium, holding every incident and every phenomenon in this world, as permanent records. Porters are agent-like A.I.s that exist in order to manage and preserve those records. Porters owned by the government run U.M.N Management Agency usually manage an individuals information, whereas corporations usually have their own proprietary Porters manage their company records. The term "porter" is an encompassing name for "any A.I that behaves autonomously within the network" for example, mail traffic is regulated by a type of A.I.called the mail porter. There are many different functions for Porters, as there are business models practiced on the net. post-war reparations A policy for reparatory compensation, established at the end of the Miltian Conflict, that caused a severe drain on all parties However, many sectors from various autonomous states failed to benefit from these reparations, and after 14 years, the issue is yet to be fully resolved. potential phenomena A term mentioned by Nephilim in other words, one possible path of the future, since the future has yet to be determined, nothing is definite; only a myriad of possibilities exist. power loader A humanoid machine used to carry heavy loads inside the Woglinde It is standard issue labor machinery, used throughout the Federation, some of them are equipped with a flamethrower on the right arm. primer walking a technique used to detect traces of Zohar wave energies The term is derived from a DNA sequence analysis technique Procurator An agent like A.I. which extracts services from the U.M.N as requested by the user. A procurator is essential in order to navigate though the U.M.N vast information network, and it manages most of the routine work related to the U.M.N in place of the user. for example, the task of sending and receiving mail is overseen by one type of A.I. called the "Mail Porter" By having the Procurator act as a go-between for the user and the Mail Porter, the user can send and receive mail simply by instructing the Procurator, without having to deal with the Mail Porter The environmental simulator and database can also be used via the Procurator (though a special plug-in is nessesary). Usually instructions to the Procurator are given vocal, but some complex operations require the use of a keyboard A smaller procurator resides within mobile units such as the Connection Gear. Vector's line of connection gear, the "RIOS" series also contain a procurator named ANGE Incidentally Shion has replaced this Procurator with another which she created, Bunnie. Proto Merkabah Am immense industrial plant built under the supervision of Joachim Mizrahi. Although its purpose is unknown, it has the power to absorb Gnosis and convert them into a power source. It is also the birthplace of MOMO ram A protrusion at the front of a vessel which breeches the walls of enemy ships. The Durandal has a holding area for troops at the very tip of its Ram, enabling them to engage the enemy immediately after impact. reactor room The room where Woglinde main propulsion systems are located equivalent to an engine room Realian An artificial human A wonder of molecular bioengineering, its biological composition comes in various forms based on need, from carbon based duplicates of real humans to those based on silicon or liquid metal. many of the Realians onboard the Woglinde were made by Vector, and they are hybrid models with a carbon/silicon base. Since the Miltian Conflict, the alteration of a Realian's emotions is no longer allowed. The only exceptions are for Realians in the military or other dangerous occupations, such as terraforming. Their basic rights equal those of humans and are recognized by law. However due to the fact that their minds are initialized with a slight bias, all realians tend to display similar personality traits. This bias is applied not only for the purpose of preventing criminal behavior by realians, but also in consideration of humans who may feel threatened by their "superiority"(albeit only in certain specialized skills). Several companies manufacture realians, but Vector makes the basic program (in other words the central nervous system) of all Realians. The program is essentially a black box, and any modification beyond regular maintenance and adjustments can only be performed by Vector |
| Real mode The procedure where data on the Gnosis is incorporated into a combat simulation recycler Individuals who salvage space wreckage to sell (sometimes after fixing them up) to brokers. Laws governing this type of activity vary from state to sate, but in general it is considered illegal. Matthews and crew engage in recycling as a side business. reload Normally refers to the act of putting a new round of ammunition into a gun. here, it means replenishing the power source. Rhine Maiden Vector's latest development in weapons technology Names after Wagner's "Ring of the Nibelung: Prelude to Rhinegold" in which Rhinemaidens are three naiads who guard the magic Rhinegold lying at the bottom of the river. The three ships which have this weapon onboard are called Woglinde, Wellgunde and Flosshilde (after the original Rhinemaidens). The vessels themselves are massive battleships over 8000m in length, and are equipped with this specialized anti Gnosis weapon. Rubedo In "Psychology and Alchemy(1944)" C.G. Jung refers to Rubedo, or "reddening", as one stage in the process of human individualization as symbolized in alchemic terms. A nickname for U.R.T.V Unit #666 (Jr.) who unlike the other units, has bright red hair. Apparently Jr. got his name because he is physically smaller in stature than Gaignun, hence "Gaignun Jr." Second Miltia Planetary capital of the current Miltian autonomous state of government. The planet is 13,200km in diameter, with a gravity ratio 1.03. It was only recently terraformed, so it still has an abundance of forests. The atmosphere generating nanomachines within the oceans are still active, causing the planet to appear light green from space. Shion's parents home is location here. secondary equipment Part of KOS-MOS combat equipment it allows for the exchange of parts, such as body frame and armor Sellers The man with motorized sunglasses, with which whom Margulis was discussing the Zohar and plans for the future, at the command center on Pleroma His appearance and demeanor indicate that he is a scientist of some sort. The fact that he spoke to Margulis as an equal indicates that he is also a very high ranking individual, but he is otherwise a mystery. Senir A planetary member of the Galaxy Federation Judging from what Cherenkov said, there seems to be a facility on this planet linked to the U-TIC organization. Seraphim Sisters The object of Matthews adoration. their suggests that they are a female vocal duo Shelley Born: T.C. 4745 AGE: 22 years old Aide to the chairman of Kukai foundation, she assists Jr. and Gaignun in running the foundation She was once part of a group of people, who were illegally "owned" by a pharmaceutical company that used them as guinea pigs. Twelve years ago, Gaignun rescued her along with Mary, and she has made her home in the Foundation ever since. Her Full name is Shelley Godwin Shion Uzuki Born: T.C. 4745 Age: 22 years old Assigned to Vector Industries' First R&D division at the Age of 18 in T.C. 4763 Her official title is Chief Engineer of the KOS-MOS project General Operation System Research Center, Vector Industries First R&D division, although 2 years younger than Allen, Shion is his senior in the corporate hierarchy of Vector. Although she appears clumsy at times she is actually rather athletic, her high kicks are powerful enough to render a grown man unconscious. she apparently also weird a jujitsu-like technique passed on from her grandfather, but unfortunately this skill does not appear in this episode. Shions father A high ranking official in the Federation's Ministry of Energy, he serves as supervisor of special operations. As to what exactly his job entailed, or what operations he was supervising, remains to be seen in the following episodes. S.M.S. tracking signal Short for "somatic monitoring System" A monitoring system used by U-TIC agents to track and individual S.O.C.E(subcommittee on close encounters) A panel of researchers convened by the Federation government in T.C. 4754 to counter the Gnosis phenomena. While it is called a sub committee, it has over 2000 members representing government agencies, corporations, and various scientific fields. At its operational core are seven members, each of whom holds high positions in the federation. Juli Mizrahi, MOMO's creator, is one of the seven members. Song of Nephilim system One of the several giant machines created by Joachim Mizrahi. It emits a song-like frequency that only certain individuals can heal, but the actual purpose of this device is yet unknown It does, however, curiously reappear throughout the story, be it in the meaning of the word "madness" uttered by Jr. and Margulis, or the appearance of the girl with the same name. The fact that Shion saw this device on Miltia as a little girl only furthers the mystery. Species preservation act A law enacted in order to revive the human race, which had degenerated due to the harmful effects of the life recycling act. The purpose behind this legislation was to preserve and propagate a pure breed of humans that was untouched by genetic engineering, cloning, or organ enhancements. It also strove to restore the original genetic code that had been altered by the Life Recycling Act. Due to the fact that enforcement is left to the discretion of each autonomous state, there is a pointed lack of standardization and effectiveness across the multitude of jurisdictions. Tactical Sim Lab Refers to Vectors "combat technology research laboratory" A division within Vector which evaluates all weapons created by the company, for their wartime efficiency. In some cases, it also develops new technologies as well. It is separate from the other R&D divisions for practical reasons, and is located on board the Dammerung. target drone A drone used as a target in battle simulations telepathy An ability to converse via the transmission of thoughts only telomerase An enzyme that restores and extends telomeres (the protein at the ends of a chromozone) Tessedora One of the planetary members of the Galaxy Federation Togashi Born: T.C. 4745 Age: 22 years old A younger colleague of Allen Togashi joined Vectors first R&D division right after the incident in which KOS-MOS went out of control. He finds great satisfaction in given his mentor Allen a hard time. His hobby is judo and he is in love with miyuki--maybe Tony Born: T.C. 4738 Age: 29 years old Pilot of the passenger cargo ship Elsa. Normally handsome and debonair, he completely changes when he's in the pilot seat To his credit though, he is in fact a brilliant pilot, having saved the Elsa from countless perils Defiantly a Ladies' man. ...too close to fire the cannons In zero gravity space warfare, a basic rule of engagement is to take into account the possibility of incurring damage to oneself via debris from a destroyed target. During the story, and officer exclaims, "We're too close to fire the cannons!" because the Gnosis were too close to the ship, and could not be fired upon for fear of debris damaging the ship. (although it sure did look like they were firing those things with reckless abandon...) trade column The U.M.N columns are divided into separate routes according to their use. The trade column is a route used mainly by cargo and passenger vessels During the story, Ziggy chose to navigate through this particular column, in hopes that the heavy traffic will interfere with his pursuers tracking system. transfer system A material transport technique which utilizes an unique features of the U.M.N Its usage is fairly common in this age, however transference of materials with amorphous network information--that is, living organisms-- is considered virtually impossible. This is due to the serious impact such transference has on the actual information contained within these living networks, such as personality and biological functions. transference of living organisms requires a protective shield, and due to the size of such shield-generating systems, it would in turn require the use of a vehicle, like a space vessel. This explained why Matthews ship is both a passenger and cargo ship. transfer wave A signal emitted by the U-TIC Organization's auto tech terminals, which specify transfer coordinates. After infiltration of the Elsa, the Auto-Tech began transferring its remote drones from outside the ship into various coordinates throughout the ships interior. Since the drones were not transferred directly onto the bridge, it appears that the transfer wave only works within a certain range. Why the auto-tech chose to take over the Aft hangar, is as of yet unknown. Twelve Apostles The twelve followers of Jesus Christ. Type 7 personality corrective procedure A personality control procedure administered to Cherenkov In this age, every violent criminal whose behavior is a result of brain abnormalities, is given this procedure without exception. The procedure itself actually entails implanting a nanomachines which suppresses emotional impulses to the brain. However, there are a few individuals that are not cured by this, and even more extreme procedures, type 8 and type 9, are available. Incidental the ration of male to female recipients of this procedure is 8 to 2 and increase in the proportion of female from the current ration of male to female violent criminals with abnormal impulses, which is 9 to 1. Type G target drone Drones used as targets during simulated battles. They differ from ordinary ones in that they are programmed to emulate the Gnosis Uberhumans During the heyday of the Life recycling Act, many people opted to undergo artificial procedures to enhance physical abilities or to increase brain capacity this term is used the describe those individuals or their descendents. Although Allen refers to them as "mutants" these gifted individuals do no exhibit any external differences when compared to ordinary humans. Current Federation law prohibits any acts of discrimination against such people yet feelings of hostility still abound in various corners of the galaxy. The Kukai Foundation not only protects these individuals, but also provides them with a means to support themselves. U-DO The entity depicted as a massive shockwave origininating from Old Miltia, in the futuristic vision shown to Shion by Nephilim. Judging from the words of Gaignun, Helmer, and Wilhelm, it is clearly related to the incident which occurred 14 years ago. Nephilim claims that the wave is a living consciousness, but the truth is yet to be revealed. Ultra-wide ranged Hilbert The deployment of the Hilbert effect over and extremely large area Ordinarily the range of KOS-MOS Hilbert effect is set to cover a radius of about 300,000km. However, when Shion witnessed the impending massive storm of Gnosis, she decided to enlarge the effective range to a radius of several hundred AU (astronomical units) U.M.N Short for "Unus Mundus Network" An informational network that spans the entire universe. Its non-locality is a large factor in its use in space warps and FTL (faster than light) communications Psychiatrist C.G Jung used the term "Unus Mundus" litterly "one world" to describe a state beyond this world where every contradiction in physics, like synchronicity and the EPR paradox, can be explained. A place where every relationship, such as that of the mind to mind, or mind to matter, can also make sense. U.M.N control center The UMN Transport Gate management facility, located in second miltia. This and all facilities associated with the U.M.N come under the jurisdiction of the U.M.N management Agency. As such, the U.M.N Management Agency virtually controls all information within the Galaxy Federation, making it a very influential agency with the central government. The agency relies on Vector to provide 98% of its facilities and resources. U.M.N. pulse A navigational signal, constantly being emitted from the U.M.N transfer column Each column emits a different pulse, so one much receive the pulse from a column located at the destination, or the set pulses from the columns located along the jump route, during a gate-jump U.M.N transfer column The U.M.N Transport gate has relay points called Columns located at certain intervals in hyperspace. These columns connect every transport gate in the galaxy to one another. It is similar to the connections within a neural network since each column has as limited area of influence, a gate-jump cannot be performed from outside that area. UNP Short for "U.M.N phone." A type of wireless communication device used commonly in this time period. The connection gear, which shion uses all the time, also comes with a communications function, but since connection gears are rather expensive, not everyone utilizes them. Shion also carries a U.M.N phone as a backup communication device. |
| U.R.T.V Short for "U-DO Retro Virus" Also know as U-retrovirus A biological weapon whose life energy wavelengths cancel out that of U-DO The late Dr. Dmitry Yuriev, head of the Yuriev, created 669 units institute. Dr. Yuriev is the genetic father of all U.R.T.V. U-TIC Organization Official name: Unknown Territory Intervention and Creation Agency An agency connected closely with the Miltian Conflict, references of which are made throughout Episode I. It was buried in obscurity for decades, but reappeared in T.C. 4767, which is when this story begins. An independent organization not associated with the Galaxy Federation, it nevertheless boasts a level of technology and military force that far surpass those of the federation government or military. Its origins can be traced back to the Mizrahi Neuroscience institute, which means that Joachim Mizrahi is the agency's founder. However, The connection between him and Margulis is yet unknown. V4 Field One of the visual fields of the brain The human brain is said to contain 30 or more of these visual fields. Damage to both sides of the V4 Visual field will result in complete color blindness variant The central mainframe "pieta" is made up of numerous processors. All of them except for the main processor are referred to as variants. Vector First R&D Division Referred to as First Division amongst Vector Employees. Its origins date back to a joint venture by the government and private sector to manage the U.M.N Although it now functions as a department within a corporation it has retained its original title of "Division" After relegating the management of the U.M.N to the government, the Divisions primary function has been the development of various computer chips and supporting software for industrial supercomputer A.I.s The KOS-MOS R&D project, to which Shion and her team are assigned to, sought to develop an emotively controlled OS. Vector Fleet design department A section within Vectors R&D division which specializes in the construction of interstellar warships. The Woglinde also originated from here. Vector Industries The largest business conglomerate in the Federation, and an integral part of modern civilization. It is involved in the production and distribution of almost every product, from food and medicine, software and hardware, to communication and weapons. It has a multitude of divisions, of which the core components are the First, Second, and Third R&D divisions. Vector Industries has a very long history, and its presence dates back to the initial formation of the Federation. Vector Second R&D Division The Division responsible for Hardware development. Its duties include the development and production of Federation fleet vessels and A.G.W.S Vector Third R&D Division One of the three core R&D Divisions of Vector Industries. Its Sole purpose is to oversee the development, production, training, and distribution of Realians. Though her motives were unknown to others, Shion apparently requested a reassignment to this Division. ..violation of Protocol The records within KOS-MOS sub consciousness are part of Vectors most highly classified information, and in the story Allen declares that any unauthorized duplication of them is a clear violation of company regulations. Actually the motive behind the duplication is clear to any suspicion toward the Foundation (to which Vector is a primary investor) and the second miltian government. Therefore in light of the situation, it seems highly unlikely that permission for such would be withheld. The only requirement would be to censor any information that should be withheld from the public, (this is not considered a falsification of records) and filter the record. However, Shion decided that the current situation qualifies as an emergency, and took it upon herself to move forward without and pre-authorization. wave ride A piloting technique where a vessel's force field is intersected with the inner walls of hyperspace in order to obtain high velocity. This technique pushes the vessel the very edge of hyperspace, there it requires extraordinary piloting skills. weapons-grade realian A realian specially modified for combat Their senses and physical abilities are better developed than those of regular realians. They are also designed to operate for long periods of time in the battlefield, and their emotions have been modified so that fear or other feeling detrimental to combat will not surface. (although realians in general are designed not to feel fear, there are occasional anomalies) Although the Realians' weapons are similar to those used by humans, the caliber of their weaponry is comparable to that of a tank-mounted gun, and they fire reinforced ammunition. Wells' Aliens Refers to the octopus like Martians invented by H.G Wells The in game reference is to a comment shion makes regarding Allen's stubbornness: "You're usually so hardheaded with your logic and preconceptions, I was a little worried that you'd become like one of Wells' Aliens." For better or for worse, it appears as though Shion believes that Wells' Aliens have very hard heads. Whitening A phenomena in which a human being, touched by a Gnosis turns completely white and shatters into dust. Shion and Cherenkov have bother experienced a near whitening. Cherenkov later transformed into a Gnosis, but whether shion will do the same is unknown. Wilhelm Founder and CEO of the interplanetary conglomerate Vector Industries He also served as Executive Committee Director of the Galaxy Federation, up to a decade ago. Like chaos, his origins and personal history are shrouded in mystery. A man in a scarlet cloak, his advisor and aide, is ever present at his side and the strains of Wagner can always be heard in his office. Woglinde Built by Vector Industries and loaned to the Federation Marine Corp, it was the first battleship specifically built to combat gnosis. Although Vector hastily added a bridge and bare bones propulsion system to make it operable on the test flight, the ship remains eighty percent incomplete. Due to the status as a test prototype, the Vector logo can be seen in place of the usual federation marine corp. insignia. The ship consists of a unique bi-level design, which enables it to split into an upper and lower section. The upper section houses the bridge. The lower section is not actually a part of the vessels body; it was created with recycled material to temporarily house the new Logic Drive during the test flight. Lenth:1000m Y-data A series of research data left by the late Joachim Mizrahi, sought by the U-TIC organization and the S.O.C.E In the story this data is said to exist in MOMO'S unconscious memory, although it is not very certain. Dialogs surrounding it suggest that this data is vital to the Zohar Project. Ziggurat 8 Ziggurat Industries Cyborg version 8.0 Since the advent of Realian technology, all effort to develop new cyborgs was abandoned, but pre-existing models continue to be upgraded. However, with the enactment of the Species preservation act this practice was also stopped, making version 8.0 the last in the Ziggurat series. Ziggurat Industries A corporate entity specializing in cybernetic technology and biotechnology After the enactment of the Species preservation Act, it eliminated its ailing cybernetics department and shifted its resources towards the development of nanotechnology. Ziggy Born: T.C 4637 A combat cyborg assigned to the task of recovering and protecting MOMO, the 100 series observational Realian. Upon his death in T.C. 4667 at the age of 30, his body was donated to science, and 2 years later he was reborn as a combat cyborg. The last rank he held was captain of the 1875th special Operations Command detachment of the Federal police Bureau. He is currently appropriated to the S.O.C.E according to federation law, upon death an individuals body is designated as "public property", thus they are no longer able to control their own fates. Perhaps this is why Ziggy considers himself simply equipment owned by the S.O.C.E His thinking is in direct contrast to MOMO, who longs to be human, Ziggy constantly strives to turn himself completely into a machine through tune-ups that eliminate his human parts, piece by piece His looks belie his extremely old age, and his advice gained from years of experience is both practical and precise His former name was Jan Sauer Zohar Incident The incident that triggered the massive war within the Federation, which culminated into the Miltian Conflict. Although details pertaining to this incident are unknown, it was around this time that Cherenkov was born as a super soldier (biological weapon) Zohar A mysterious golden object, and the focal point of the story throughout the entire Xenosaga Series. The word originates from Zohar (Book of Splendor) a central literary work of the Kabbalah Zohar Project A project involving the Galaxy Federation, S.O.C.E, Second Miltia, and Vector among others. AS to the exact nature of this project, please stay tuned to the following episodes. 100 Series observational Unit The anti-Gnosis observational realians that were slated for duty onboard the Woglinde They are capable of unleashing the Hilbert Effect 100-series Realian Another name for the 100 series observational units The 100-series system, which combines the D.S.S.S. and the Hilbert Effect, is a brand new technology which was only recently developed. The entire system weights over 10 tons, making it virtually impossible to scale it down to human size. Thus the 100 series system that was issued to the military consisted of two parts; the main system (a 15m x 15m block resembling a supercomputer) and a mass produced 100-series realian as a terminal device This system and the one installed in KOS-MOS share the same technology, leading to the speculation that the two are somehow connected. 117th Marine Division A Federation marine corps division assigned to escort the cruiser Woglinde Since the Divisions HQ was not in close proximity to the Federation bases, resuply of their equipment was delayed. 1st Lieutenant Virgil T.C 4735 Age: 32 years old A first lieutenant of the Galaxy Federation Marine Corps and a brilliant AGWS pilot. He is afflicted with DME addiction (which is caused by the consumption of Realian body tissue) as evidenced by the condition of his facial skin. 1st Lieutenant Virgil (2) How the man was shot to death by KOS-MOS manages to show up in front of Shion is unclear. What is clear, however is that something happened to him and he now has superhuman powers. The fact that he was taking orders from Wilhelm's advisor indicates that he has some kind of connection with Wilhelm. 400 level of the program Part of the program used to measure KOS-MOS' combat capabilities 474th Special Operations Fleet The fleet that attacked Jr. and Company It was deployed by Margulis, who predicted that the Kukai foundation would take action to investigate the Woglinde Incident. End (245 keywords in the Xenosaga Database) |
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