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| − | Star Wars Combine uses a variety of acronyms and short-hand text, some of which are more commonly known (such as IRC), some are generally known in Star Wars circles (such as ISD), while some are specific to SWC (such as A/E). This page will help you to understand the various forms used throughout SWC forums, messages, IRC rooms etc. | + | The [[Star Wars Combine]] ('''SWC''') uses a variety of acronyms and short-hand text, some of which are more commonly known (such as [[IRC]]), some are generally known in Star Wars circles (such as ISD), while some are specific to SWC (such as A/E). This page will help you to understand the various forms used throughout SWC forums, messages, IRC rooms etc. |
===A=== | ===A=== | ||
* [[Arrest and Execute|A/E]] - Arrest and Execute, method of limited combat between players | * [[Arrest and Execute|A/E]] - Arrest and Execute, method of limited combat between players | ||
| − | * | + | * Asim - Assistant SimMaster, Developers of the [[Combine]] that help players with their accounts among other things. |
===B=== | ===B=== | ||
| − | + | * Bulk/BFF - Refers to the BFF-1 Bulk Freighter | |
| + | * BannerX - Refers to the [[SWC]] [[Banner Exchange]] | ||
===C=== | ===C=== | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * CP - [[Combine Points]], OOC "currency" received for actively supporting SWC (e.g. by donating or clicking topsite banners). Can be exchanged for entities or custom objects. See [[Custom Item]]s, [[Custom Image]]s, [[Custom Entity|Custom Entities]] |
* CPM - [http://market.centrepointstation.com/ Centrepoint Marketplace], an off-site market where players and factions and advertise the goods they have for sale | * CPM - [http://market.centrepointstation.com/ Centrepoint Marketplace], an off-site market where players and factions and advertise the goods they have for sale | ||
| + | * Creds - Slang and short term for "Credits". The official galactic currency. | ||
| + | * Combat - A rumour that exists between cults in the Combine that in the future there will be this thing they call "Combat", no one knows what that is though... '''/sarcasm''' | ||
===D=== | ===D=== | ||
| − | * [[Messages| | + | * DM - [[Messages|Darkness Message]], the in-game messaging system |
| + | * DC - Datacard. Used to produce and construct entities in the game | ||
===E=== | ===E=== | ||
| − | + | * [[ETA]] - Estimated Time of Arrival. The approximate time it takes for a moving object, such as a Ship, to travel from one place to the other. Can be calculated beforehand using the [[NavComp]]. | |
===F=== | ===F=== | ||
| − | * FI - Facility Income, obtained from specific facilities that generate income each month | + | * [[FI]] - Facility Income, obtained from specific facilities that generate income each month |
| − | * FS - | + | * FS - Expressions used in IRC trading rooms. Means '''F'''or '''S'''ale |
| + | * FA - Expressions used in IRC trading rooms. Means '''F'''or '''A'''uction | ||
| + | * FT - Expressions used in IRC trading rooms. Means '''F'''or '''T'''rade | ||
| + | * [[FS]] - Force Sensitive/Sensitivity | ||
| + | * [[FP]] - Force Points. Used to measure one's "Experience" in the Force. Only available to people who are aware of their [[Force Sensitivity]] | ||
===G=== | ===G=== | ||
* GM - Galactic Market, in-game market where you can sell your surplus entities, generally has low prices. Also, unassigned inventory from dead players might appear here. | * GM - Galactic Market, in-game market where you can sell your surplus entities, generally has low prices. Also, unassigned inventory from dead players might appear here. | ||
| + | * GA - Galactic Alliance, a coalition of factions supporting each other, led also by the New Republic, against the forces of the Imperial Union. | ||
| + | * Gallo - Refers to the Gallofree GR-75 Medium Transport | ||
* [[Galactic News Service|GNS]] - Galactic News Service, an IC news service that provides information to players around the galaxy | * [[Galactic News Service|GNS]] - Galactic News Service, an IC news service that provides information to players around the galaxy | ||
===H=== | ===H=== | ||
* HR - High Rise Building, often includes the number of flats (e.g. HR10 for High Rise Building 10 flats) | * HR - High Rise Building, often includes the number of flats (e.g. HR10 for High Rise Building 10 flats) | ||
| + | * HP - Health Points. Used to measure one's remaining health. | ||
| + | * HS - Hyperspeed. A measure to a ship's speed while in [[Hyperspace]]. | ||
| + | * HS - [[Hyperspace]]. The space between spaces that folds and allows a ship to travel faster than light. (not sure?) | ||
===I=== | ===I=== | ||
| + | * [[IRC]] - Internet Relay Chat, a chat system used by [[SWC]] for players to talk in real time | ||
* IC - In Character, anything related to your in-game character | * IC - In Character, anything related to your in-game character | ||
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* ISD - Imperial Star Destroyer | * ISD - Imperial Star Destroyer | ||
| + | * IU - Imperial Union, a coalition of factions supporting the rule of the Galactic Empire. Opposed by the Galactic Alliance. | ||
===J=== | ===J=== | ||
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===K=== | ===K=== | ||
| − | + | * (Number)'''K''' - Indicates a thousand. ''For example: 180,000 = 180k"'' | |
===L=== | ===L=== | ||
| − | + | *LSC - Luxury Space Colony, a Space Station for the wealthy | |
===M=== | ===M=== | ||
* MTC - Modular Taskforce Cruiser, large capital-class ship | * MTC - Modular Taskforce Cruiser, large capital-class ship | ||
| + | * MC/Mon Cal - Usually refers to a Mon Calamari Cruiser of a certain type. | ||
| + | * (Number)'''Mil''' - Indicates a million. ''For example: 18,000,000 = 18mil"'' | ||
===N=== | ===N=== | ||
| − | + | * [[SNC]] - Secured Nova Crystals. Currency used by the Krath Dynasty. | |
| + | * Neb - Usually a reference to the Nebulon-B Frigate or its medical variant. | ||
| + | * [[NPC]] - Non-Player Character. Refers to beings owned by other players and can be used to produce, mine, repair, heal, fly or just RP with the player among other things. They are the most of the residents in the galaxy. | ||
| + | * [[NavComp]] - Refers to the Navigational Computer. A device used to calculate travel time from one place to the other. Found in the [[rules]] section of the [[Combine]]. | ||
===O=== | ===O=== | ||
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* PG - Power Generator, 1x3 facility that generates power for other facilities | * PG - Power Generator, 1x3 facility that generates power for other facilities | ||
* PR - Personal Residence, a common 1x1 facility | * PR - Personal Residence, a common 1x1 facility | ||
| + | * PM - Private Message, used in [[IRC]] | ||
| + | * PC - Player Character. Refers to '''you''' and anyone else. | ||
| + | * Privs - Slang and short term for "Privileges". Access that is granted by a faction. | ||
| + | * PLY - Refers to the Personal Luxury Yacht of a certain type. | ||
| + | * PES - Refers to the Pursuer Enforcement Ship. | ||
===Q=== | ===Q=== | ||
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===R=== | ===R=== | ||
| − | + | * RP - Role Playing. | |
| + | * MMORPG - A Massive Multiplayer Role Playing Game, such as the [[SWC]] | ||
| + | * [[R&D]] - Research and Development. A soon to be implemented feature in [[SWC]] which allows players to research new entities and produce them. | ||
| + | * [[RM]] - Raw Materials. Mined from the earth of planets and used to produce and construct everything in the [[Combine]]. | ||
===S=== | ===S=== | ||
| − | * SDH - Semi- | + | * SDH - Semi-Detached House, 3x3 facility |
| + | * SSD - Super Star Destroyer. | ||
* SG - Shield Generator, see [[Shields]] | * SG - Shield Generator, see [[Shields]] | ||
* SWC - Star Wars Combine | * SWC - Star Wars Combine | ||
| + | * SWCBX - Refers to the [[SWC]] [[Banner Exchange]] | ||
| + | * Sat - Usually refers to a Satellite. | ||
| + | * SY - Usually refers to a Shipyard of a certain type. | ||
===T=== | ===T=== | ||
* TP - Tax Planet, a planet that is covered in cities with a higher than average tax rate that is designed to give maximum income from tax | * TP - Tax Planet, a planet that is covered in cities with a higher than average tax rate that is designed to give maximum income from tax | ||
| + | * TIE - Twin Ion Engine. Used only by the Empire's small TIE Fighters and their variants. | ||
===U=== | ===U=== | ||
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===W=== | ===W=== | ||
| − | * WTB - | + | * WTB - Expressions used in [[IRC]] trading rooms. Means '''W'''ant '''T'''o '''B'''uy |
| + | * WTH - Expressions used in [[IRC]] trading rooms. Means '''W'''ant '''T'''o '''H'''ire | ||
| + | * WTT - Expressions used in [[IRC]] trading rooms. Means '''W'''ant '''T'''o '''T'''rade | ||
===X=== | ===X=== | ||
| − | + | * XP - Experience Points. Received by most actions in the [[Combine]] and used to rise up in [[Level]]s. | |
===Y=== | ===Y=== | ||
Revision as of 04:20, 6 July 2010
The Star Wars Combine (SWC) uses a variety of acronyms and short-hand text, some of which are more commonly known (such as IRC), some are generally known in Star Wars circles (such as ISD), while some are specific to SWC (such as A/E). This page will help you to understand the various forms used throughout SWC forums, messages, IRC rooms etc.
Contents
A
- A/E - Arrest and Execute, method of limited combat between players
- Asim - Assistant SimMaster, Developers of the Combine that help players with their accounts among other things.
B
- Bulk/BFF - Refers to the BFF-1 Bulk Freighter
- BannerX - Refers to the SWC Banner Exchange
C
- CP - Combine Points, OOC "currency" received for actively supporting SWC (e.g. by donating or clicking topsite banners). Can be exchanged for entities or custom objects. See Custom Items, Custom Images, Custom Entities
- CPM - Centrepoint Marketplace, an off-site market where players and factions and advertise the goods they have for sale
- Creds - Slang and short term for "Credits". The official galactic currency.
- Combat - A rumour that exists between cults in the Combine that in the future there will be this thing they call "Combat", no one knows what that is though... /sarcasm
D
- DM - Darkness Message, the in-game messaging system
- DC - Datacard. Used to produce and construct entities in the game
E
- ETA - Estimated Time of Arrival. The approximate time it takes for a moving object, such as a Ship, to travel from one place to the other. Can be calculated beforehand using the NavComp.
F
- FI - Facility Income, obtained from specific facilities that generate income each month
- FS - Expressions used in IRC trading rooms. Means For Sale
- FA - Expressions used in IRC trading rooms. Means For Auction
- FT - Expressions used in IRC trading rooms. Means For Trade
- FS - Force Sensitive/Sensitivity
- FP - Force Points. Used to measure one's "Experience" in the Force. Only available to people who are aware of their Force Sensitivity
G
- GM - Galactic Market, in-game market where you can sell your surplus entities, generally has low prices. Also, unassigned inventory from dead players might appear here.
- GA - Galactic Alliance, a coalition of factions supporting each other, led also by the New Republic, against the forces of the Imperial Union.
- Gallo - Refers to the Gallofree GR-75 Medium Transport
- GNS - Galactic News Service, an IC news service that provides information to players around the galaxy
H
- HR - High Rise Building, often includes the number of flats (e.g. HR10 for High Rise Building 10 flats)
- HP - Health Points. Used to measure one's remaining health.
- HS - Hyperspeed. A measure to a ship's speed while in Hyperspace.
- HS - Hyperspace. The space between spaces that folds and allows a ship to travel faster than light. (not sure?)
I
- IRC - Internet Relay Chat, a chat system used by SWC for players to talk in real time
- IC - In Character, anything related to your in-game character
- ISD - Imperial Star Destroyer
- IU - Imperial Union, a coalition of factions supporting the rule of the Galactic Empire. Opposed by the Galactic Alliance.
J
K
- (Number)K - Indicates a thousand. For example: 180,000 = 180k"
L
- LSC - Luxury Space Colony, a Space Station for the wealthy
M
- MTC - Modular Taskforce Cruiser, large capital-class ship
- MC/Mon Cal - Usually refers to a Mon Calamari Cruiser of a certain type.
- (Number)Mil - Indicates a million. For example: 18,000,000 = 18mil"
N
- SNC - Secured Nova Crystals. Currency used by the Krath Dynasty.
- Neb - Usually a reference to the Nebulon-B Frigate or its medical variant.
- NPC - Non-Player Character. Refers to beings owned by other players and can be used to produce, mine, repair, heal, fly or just RP with the player among other things. They are the most of the residents in the galaxy.
- NavComp - Refers to the Navigational Computer. A device used to calculate travel time from one place to the other. Found in the rules section of the Combine.
O
- OOC - Out of Character, not related to your in-game character
P
- PG - Power Generator, 1x3 facility that generates power for other facilities
- PR - Personal Residence, a common 1x1 facility
- PM - Private Message, used in IRC
- PC - Player Character. Refers to you and anyone else.
- Privs - Slang and short term for "Privileges". Access that is granted by a faction.
- PLY - Refers to the Personal Luxury Yacht of a certain type.
- PES - Refers to the Pursuer Enforcement Ship.
Q
R
- RP - Role Playing.
- MMORPG - A Massive Multiplayer Role Playing Game, such as the SWC
- R&D - Research and Development. A soon to be implemented feature in SWC which allows players to research new entities and produce them.
- RM - Raw Materials. Mined from the earth of planets and used to produce and construct everything in the Combine.
S
- SDH - Semi-Detached House, 3x3 facility
- SSD - Super Star Destroyer.
- SG - Shield Generator, see Shields
- SWC - Star Wars Combine
- SWCBX - Refers to the SWC Banner Exchange
- Sat - Usually refers to a Satellite.
- SY - Usually refers to a Shipyard of a certain type.
T
- TP - Tax Planet, a planet that is covered in cities with a higher than average tax rate that is designed to give maximum income from tax
- TIE - Twin Ion Engine. Used only by the Empire's small TIE Fighters and their variants.
U
V
- VSD - Victory Star Destroyer
W
- WTB - Expressions used in IRC trading rooms. Means Want To Buy
- WTH - Expressions used in IRC trading rooms. Means Want To Hire
- WTT - Expressions used in IRC trading rooms. Means Want To Trade
