Discovery Dictionary

[Xoria]

Ladies and Gents,
Being both new to Discovery, MP, instant message type chatting and other communication forms used around here (I know, I know. And I just got indoor plumbing 2 days ago too!), a lot of the abbreviated terms and jargon that are used both in space and on the forums is quite mysterious to me.
As I'm sure that you will find it far more annoying to have to explain yourself to me while attempting to interdict me in space while I am sneaking around your vastly superior behemoths (I think that is the technical term), if you are reading this post, please just grab one term out of the reaches of your fertile mind, and define it for me real quick. Just pick whatever comes to mind. Chances are that I won't know it. I am especially interested in terms that relate to prohibited activities. I have seen "shield running" elsewhere, and while I think I have figured out what that means, I can only make an educated guess. So terms related to combat, piracy, and rule violations are especially requested. Just grab one out of the air and define it real quick.
Think of this as a dictionary of Discovery's often used abbreviations and jargon.
I'm a quick study, but I am not a mind reader.
You'll save yourself time in space if you educate me (and others) here.
One other quick thing: I have been frequently encountering clans while flying through Sirius that I cannot find any information about on the forums. Please keep those diplomatic lists and factional info up to date for those of us who are in danger of drowning in the flood of ignorance.
On a more general note, I'll just take this opportunity to say that I am really enjoying this community, and if you see me screw something up, it is from ignorance, not intent. I am studying hard to get up to speed. Your definitions added here will help immensely, as will your kind corrections wherever applicable.
Regards,
Xoria

IE: believe it or not, I had to ask what "AFK" meant, just the other day. Wouldn't you rather teach me here than have me badger you while 3 Rheinlanders are busy keying your shiny new paint job?

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