Acronym Dictionary

[tbontob]

Just now, I must have read at least 100 Messages before I understood what SDD stood for. Only then was I really able to understand what was being discussed in a very complex discussion.

So, I propose we start a Acronym Dictionary. I have started with a few that come to mind (including SDD ). There must be dozens, if not hundreds more.

I think the format is pretty self-explanatory. Any improvements are welcomed.

Feel free to enter any acroyms you know of. Or if you do not know the meaning of one, post it, as I am sure someone will know what it stands for.
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AAAAAAAAAA
APB = Anti-Proton Beam, Weapon
AS = Allegiance Subverter, Weapon

BBBBBBBBBB

CCCCCCCCCC
CSM = Capital Ship Missile, Weapon
CV = Computer Virus, Weapon

DDDDDDDDDD
DUC = Depleted Uranium Cannon, Weapon

EEEEEEEEEE

FFFFFFFFFF

GGGGGGGGGG

HHHHHHHHHH

IIIIIIIIII

JJJJJJJJJJ

KKKKKKKKKK

LLLLLLLLLL

MMMMMMMMMM

NNNNNNNNNN

OOOOOOOOOO

PPPPPPPPPP
PDC = Point Defense Cannon, Weapon
PPB = Phased-Polaron Beam, Weapon

QQQQQQQQQQ

RRRRRRRRRR

SSSSSSSSSS
SDD = Self-Destruct Device, Weapon

TTTTTTTTTT

UUUUUUUUUU

VVVVVVVVVV

WWWWWWWWWW

XXXYYYZZZZ

[Andrés]

You should just add the initails of every component/facility ect; they're all likely to be used as aconyms unless there are repetitions.

[ October 24, 2002, 04:07: Message edited by: Andr&eacutes Lescano ]

[Fyron]

I usually refer to a Self Destruct Device as SSD for some reason. Maybe for "Ship Self Destruct"...

[Phoenix-D]

Some weapons and such don't get refered to as acronyms; I've never seen someone say QT for a Quantum Torpedo, for example, or any abreviation for an incinerator beam. I HAVE seen the following:

WWWWWWW
WMG- Wave-Motion Gun, weapon
WP- Warp Point (also Weapon Platform, ussually obvious by context)

HHHHH
HW- Homeworld, planet type

Phoenix-D

[tbontob]

Originally posted by Phoenix-D:
Some weapons and such don't get refered to as acronyms; I've never seen someone say QT for a Quantum Torpedo, for example, or any abreviation for an incinerator beam. I HAVE seen the following:

WWWWWWW
WMG- Wave-Motion Gun, weapon
WP- Warp Point (also Weapon Platform, ussually obvious by context)

HHHHH
HW- Homeworld, planet type

Phoenix-D

Phoenix-D has brought up a very good point. There may be some disagreements on whether something is given an acronym. If the general consensus is that it doesn't, we can just remove it.

He also points out (with justification) that the same acronym can apply to two different names.

Even so, I would suggest it is still an immeasureable help to the newbie who should be able to decide to which one it applicable to (as Phoenix-D suggests from the context).

Here is the up-to date listing...
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AAAAAAAAAA
APB = Anti-Proton Beam, Weapon
AS = Allegiance Subverter, Weapon

BBBBBBBBBB

CCCCCCCCCC
CSM = Capital Ship Missile, Weapon
CV = Computer Virus, Weapon

DDDDDDDDDD
DUC = Depleted Uranium Cannon, Weapon

EEEEEEEEEE

FFFFFFFFFF

GGGGGGGGGG

HHHHHHHHHH
HW = Homworld, Planet type

IIIIIIIIII

JJJJJJJJJJ

KKKKKKKKKK

LLLLLLLLLL

MMMMMMMMMM

NNNNNNNNNN

OOOOOOOOOO

PPPPPPPPPP
PDC = Point Defense Cannon, Weapon
PPB = Phased-Polaron Beam, Weapon

QQQQQQQQQQ

RRRRRRRRRR

SSSSSSSSSS
SDD = Self-Destruct Device, Weapon

TTTTTTTTTT

UUUUUVVVVV

WWWWWWWWWW
WMG = Wave-Motion Gun, Weapon
WP = Warp Point, Location,
WP = Weapon Platform, Vehicle Shell

XXXYYYZZZZ

[dogscoff]

And there are acronyms used on this board other than the weapons and things used in the game. For example

AI = Artificial Intelligence = Computer player.

VsAI = Game played against the computer AI (ie solo human player)

P&N = Pirates & Nomads mod

SW = Star wars

ST= Star Trek

MM= Malfador Machinations

and so on...

[Shyrka]

What about PbW = Play by Web, Game mode ?

[Fyron]

FQM = Fyron's Quadrant Mod
QNP = Quasi-Newtonian Propulsion
DNM = Devnull Mod

[oleg]

MB - meson bLaster
OA - organic armour
CA - crystalline armoor
TDB - time distortion bLast
TDM - Tamper-Daynar(?)-Mephisto mod
SY - space yard

[ October 24, 2002, 13:03: Message edited by: oleg ]

[tbontob]

Hmmm...

Some of the responses are interesting....

I started this thread with the idea of dealing with Acronyms for the standard SE4 game.

So, what do I do with BOHICA?

Also, some of the Acronyms are for the "advanced" player...such as mods.

So, for the moment, I thought I would put the "non-standard" SE4 stuff into **FUN STUFF AND NOT SO FUN STUFF** and deal with it later.

The **FUN STUFF AND NOT SO FUN STUFF** will be in alphabetical order, so it should be relatively easy for the experienced player to find what he wants.

If someone does know of a better way of doing this, I would like to hear it.

Here's the up to date listing...
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AAAAAAAAAA
AI = Artificial Intelligence, Computer Player
APB = Anti-Proton Beam, Weapon
AS = Allegiance Subverter, Weapon

BBBBBBBBBB

CCCCCCCCCC
CA = Crystalline Armor, Component
CSM = Capital Ship Missile, Weapon
CV = Computer Virus, Weapon

DDDDDDDDDD
DUC = Depleted Uranium Cannon, Weapon

EEEEEEEEEE

FFFFFFFFFF

GGGGGGGGGG

HHHHHHHHHH
HW = Homeworld, Planet type

IIIIIIIIII

JJJJJJJJJJ

KKKKKKKKKK

LLLLLLLLLL

MMMMMMMMMM
MB = Meson BLaster, Weapon
MM = Malfador Machinations, Creator of SE4

NNNNNNNNNN

OOOOOOOOOO
OA = Organic Armour, Component

PPPPPPPPPP
PBW = Play By Web, Game Mode
PDC = Point Defense Cannon, Weapon
PPB = Phased-Polaron Beam, Weapon

QQQQQQQQQQ
QR = Quantum Reactor, Component

RRRRRRRRRR

SSSSSSSSSS
SDD = Self-Destruct Device, Weapon
SY = Space Yard,

TTTTTTTTTT
TDB = Time Distortion Burst, Weapon

UUUUUUUUUU

VVVVVVVVVV
vsAI = Solo Game vs Computer, Game Mode

WWWWWWWWWW
WMG = Wave-Motion Gun, Weapon
WP = Warp Point, Location,
WP = Weapon Platform, Hull

XXXYYYZZZZ

**FUN STUFF AND NOT SO FUN STUFF**
BOHICA = Bend Over, Here It Comes Again
DNM = Devnull Mod
FQM = Fyron's Quadrant Mod
P&N = Pirates & Nomads mod
QNP = Quasi-Newtonian Propulsion
ST = Star Trek
SW = Star Wars
TDM - Tamper-Daynar-Mephisto mod

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Edited to include Space Yard which was omitted.

[ October 24, 2002, 16:07: Message edited by: tbontob ]