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*'''Basdus:''' A Vy'keen word that means "to return," but can also be translated as "to do again," "to do over," or "to reinvent." | *'''Basdus:''' A Vy'keen word that means "to return," but can also be translated as "to do again," "to do over," or "to reinvent." | ||
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| + | *'''Beacon-Child:''' A colloquial name for the [[Beacon-Entity]]. | ||
*'''Calm Before:''' The era preceding the '''Great Shift'''. | *'''Calm Before:''' The era preceding the '''Great Shift'''. | ||
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*'''Culture Facet:''' See: ''Facet, Culture'' | *'''Culture Facet:''' See: ''Facet, Culture'' | ||
| − | *''' | + | *'''Facet:''' General category of expertise within the [[Atlas Keepers]] with which individual Keepers can affiliate. The six facets are the ''Atlas, Culture, Fauna, Flora, Gadget, Geo,'' and ''Providers'' Facets. |
*'''Facet, Atlas:''' Faction of the [[Atlas Keepers]] dedicated to understanding the Travellers' role in the universe, the fabric of reality, and the Atlas itself. | *'''Facet, Atlas:''' Faction of the [[Atlas Keepers]] dedicated to understanding the Travellers' role in the universe, the fabric of reality, and the Atlas itself. | ||
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*'''Fauna Facet:''' See: ''Facet, Fauna'' | *'''Fauna Facet:''' See: ''Facet, Fauna'' | ||
| − | *'''Flare | + | *'''Flare Signal:''' Energy discharge given off by Travellers during their creation or rebirth. Can be pinpointed with specialized technology. |
*'''Flora Facet:''' See: ''Facet, Flora'' | *'''Flora Facet:''' See: ''Facet, Flora'' | ||
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*'''Providers, The:''' Faction of the [[Atlas Keepers]] that puts the other Facets' data into practical use. | *'''Providers, The:''' Faction of the [[Atlas Keepers]] that puts the other Facets' data into practical use. | ||
| − | *''' | + | *'''Shift:''' A significant change that modifies, creates, or destroys aspects of the Atlas' equation. |
*'''Shift, First:''' See: ''Shift, Great'' | *'''Shift, First:''' See: ''Shift, Great'' | ||
Revision as of 20:40, 23 September 2020
- Atlas Facet: See: Facet, Atlas
- Atlas Keepers: A consortium of collaborative Travellers archiving their stories through the stars. Comprised of seven Facets.
- Basdus: A Vy'keen word that means "to return," but can also be translated as "to do again," "to do over," or "to reinvent."
- Beacon-Child: A colloquial name for the Beacon-Entity.
- Calm Before: The era preceding the Great Shift.
- Cha’kers: A simple Vy'keen game of strategy played with rocks on a tiled board.
- Culture Facet: See: Facet, Culture
- Facet: General category of expertise within the Atlas Keepers with which individual Keepers can affiliate. The six facets are the Atlas, Culture, Fauna, Flora, Gadget, Geo, and Providers Facets.
- Facet, Atlas: Faction of the Atlas Keepers dedicated to understanding the Travellers' role in the universe, the fabric of reality, and the Atlas itself.
- Facet, Culture: Faction of the Atlas Keepers devoted to generating, preserving, and encouraging creative works.
- Facet, Fauna: Faction of the Atlas Keepers concerned with discovering, studying, and documenting animal species.
- Facet, Flora: Faction of the Atlas Keepers investigating planetary fauna aesthetically, nutritionally, and medicinally.
- Facet, Gadget: Faction of the Atlas Keepers tasked with manipulating metal, circuits, software, and simple machines.
- Facet, Geo: Faction of the Atlas Keepers committed to exploring all terrains the universe offers.
- Facet, Providers: See: Providers, The
- Fauna Facet: See: Facet, Fauna
- Flare Signal: Energy discharge given off by Travellers during their creation or rebirth. Can be pinpointed with specialized technology.
- Flora Facet: See: Facet, Flora
- Gadget Facet: See: Facet, Gadget
- Geo Facet: See: Facet, Geo
- Kept, the: Travellers monitored by or in contact with the Beacon-Entity who do not possess official Atlas Keeper status.
- Living Ship: A biological starship, hatched from a Void Egg.
- Lost Traveller: A colloquial name for the Traveller Key-Glyph.
- Phase Phenomenon, The: Bea'key's name for the cosmic event that split her ship into two copies of itself and sent her and Bo'gus to separate sectors of the galaxy.
- Providers, The: Faction of the Atlas Keepers that puts the other Facets' data into practical use.
- Shift: A significant change that modifies, creates, or destroys aspects of the Atlas' equation.
- Shift, First: See: Shift, Great
- Shift, Great: A recalculation within the Atlas that altered the universe almost beyond recognition. This event is believed to have given the Beacon-Entity and other anomalous creatures new life.
- Shift, Second: A moderate recalculation in the Atlas' equation that shifted planetary palettes, sparked an influx of sea creatures, and gave rise to the anomalous creatures.
- Shift, Third: A large recalculation in the Atlas' equation that birthed new planets and stars, altered existing landscapes, and generated even more biological and technological creatures.