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| − | + | === Common Mercenary Slang === | |
| − | + | * '''Good War/Bad War:''' The terms "good war" and "bad war" are expressions used by mercenaries to differentiate between small scale actions within the {{Imperium}}, and full-scale wars between the Imperium and outside forces. Small scale actions are viewed as good because the Imperial rules of war are in effect, and a unit knows that it will not be subject to nuclear weapons. Good wars are usually short and not particularly bloody. A unit in a tight spot need merely surrender and activate its repatriation bonds to be removed from combatant status. Even anti-guerilla actions are good, under this classification, because of the fact that although most guerillas usually observe no restraint with captured government forces, captured mercenaries can usually be ransomed, and serve as a source of income. A war is bad when no such controls are in effect, and a mercenary unit will be subject to the full horrors of war. Mercenary units are understandably reluctant to accept bad war contracts, but are often forced into them by Imperial law. | |
| − | + | * '''Off-dirt Rank:''' Mercenary jargon for the courtesy title major, applied to nonnaval captains when aboard starships, to avoid confusion with the starship captain. | |
| − | [[Rock(s)]] unguided ballistic ordnance | + | === Uncommon Mercenary Slang === |
| − | + | ''Non-canon:'' Feel free to enter further information and/or personal experiences with this tradition. | |
| − | [[Delta Xray]] destroyed | + | * [[Dream Ticket]] a clear cut, straight forward battle, well paid, short term, ideal for a unit who wants to fight and leave. |
| − | + | * [[Thunderball]] nuclear device | |
| − | [[Delta Bravo]] dead body | + | * [[Bug Bomb]] biological weapon |
| − | + | * [[Sploog Bomb]] chemical weapon | |
| − | [[Sierra Oscar Bravo (SOB)]] soul onboard | + | * [[Rock(s)]] unguided ballistic ordnance |
| − | + | * [[Delta Xray]] destroyed | |
| − | [[Sierra Bravo]] standby | + | * [[Delta Bravo]] dead body |
| − | + | * [[Sierra Oscar Bravo (SOB)]] soul onboard | |
| − | [[Alpha Oscar]] alert order, action order | + | * [[Sierra Bravo]] standby |
| − | + | * [[Alpha Oscar]] alert order, action order | |
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== History & Background (Dossier) == | == History & Background (Dossier) == | ||
Revision as of 14:44, 9 September 2016
Description (Specifications)
No information yet available.
Common Mercenary Slang
- Good War/Bad War: The terms "good war" and "bad war" are expressions used by mercenaries to differentiate between small scale actions within the Imperium, and full-scale wars between the Imperium and outside forces. Small scale actions are viewed as good because the Imperial rules of war are in effect, and a unit knows that it will not be subject to nuclear weapons. Good wars are usually short and not particularly bloody. A unit in a tight spot need merely surrender and activate its repatriation bonds to be removed from combatant status. Even anti-guerilla actions are good, under this classification, because of the fact that although most guerillas usually observe no restraint with captured government forces, captured mercenaries can usually be ransomed, and serve as a source of income. A war is bad when no such controls are in effect, and a mercenary unit will be subject to the full horrors of war. Mercenary units are understandably reluctant to accept bad war contracts, but are often forced into them by Imperial law.
- Off-dirt Rank: Mercenary jargon for the courtesy title major, applied to nonnaval captains when aboard starships, to avoid confusion with the starship captain.
Uncommon Mercenary Slang
Non-canon: Feel free to enter further information and/or personal experiences with this tradition.
- Dream Ticket a clear cut, straight forward battle, well paid, short term, ideal for a unit who wants to fight and leave.
- Thunderball nuclear device
- Bug Bomb biological weapon
- Sploog Bomb chemical weapon
- Rock(s) unguided ballistic ordnance
- Delta Xray destroyed
- Delta Bravo dead body
- Sierra Oscar Bravo (SOB) soul onboard
- Sierra Bravo standby
- Alpha Oscar alert order, action order
History & Background (Dossier)
No information yet available.
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