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	* '''Winder:''' Another short term for a Sidewinder.		* '''Winder:''' Another short term for a Sidewinder.
	* '''Witch's Cauldron:''' Thermal sphere around a star where the FSD stops working properly and drops you out to be cooked in star's corona.		* '''Witch's Cauldron:''' Thermal sphere around a star where the FSD stops working properly and drops you out to be cooked in star's corona.
			* '''Xeno''': term for aliens such as [[Thargoid\|Thargoids]]. It comes from the Ancient Greek word ''xénos'', which means stranger, foreigner, outsider or guest.
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Fandom>Univero: added The Dark Wheel, phrasing

2026-10-26T09:54:20Z

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Fandom>Univero: added info Milky Way, Sag-A (Sagittarius A), removed Big Blue Beluga (unverified)

2026-10-26T09:45:53Z

added info Milky Way, Sag-A (Sagittarius A), removed Big Blue Beluga (unverified)

Fandom>Univero: added info, page links and Jameson Memorial

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	* '''SLF:''' Ship Launched Fighter. A small, manoeuvrable craft fitted with weapons and launched to support a larger ship in combat.		* '''SLF:''' Ship Launched Fighter. A small, manoeuvrable craft fitted with weapons and launched to support a larger ship in combat.
	* '''Space Cow:''' The [[Lakon]] [[Type-9 Heavy]].		* '''Space Cow:''' The [[Lakon]] [[Type-9 Heavy]].
			* '''Space Khaleesi''': nickname for [[Aisling Duval]] due to her resemblance with Daenerys Targaryen. Khaleesi is a Dothraki title meaning "queen" or "wife of the Khal". Khal means leader of a Dothraki tribe.
	* '''Space Madness:''' A sense of disorientation and confusion that some pilots get while traveling in deep space for long periods. It is somewhat like vertigo, and is caused by being adrift without any visual reference points. Sufferers are suggested to take a brief break from the game.		* '''Space Madness:''' A sense of disorientation and confusion that some pilots get while traveling in deep space for long periods. It is somewhat like vertigo, and is caused by being adrift without any visual reference points. Sufferers are suggested to take a brief break from the game.
	* '''Space Trucker''': Someone who hauls cargo all day. The related career is [[trader]].		* '''Space Trucker''': Someone who hauls cargo all day. The related career is [[trader]].

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	* '''Redbull Can/The Cigar:''' Deployed [[Mine Launcher\|mine]], cylinder-looking shape.		* '''Redbull Can/The Cigar:''' Deployed [[Mine Launcher\|mine]], cylinder-looking shape.
	* '''RES:''' Short term for [[Resource Extraction Site]].		* '''RES:''' Short term for [[Resource Extraction Site]].
	*'''Salt''': The negative ~~reaction~~ of someone ~~in case of harrassment of some kind~~. Usually is ~~target to achieve for~~ gankers and griefers. ~~Usual meanings is~~ they are ~~too~~ salty, because ~~loosing~~ emotional control and ~~raging~~ at the opponent.		*'''Salt''': The very negative reactions of someone. Usually this is targeted by gankers and griefers. It means they are salty, because they lose emotional control and rage at the opponent.
	* '''SC:''' [[Supercruise]].		* '''SC:''' [[Supercruise]].
	* '''SCB:''' [[Shield Cell Bank]], an optional module used to quickly regenerate shields.		* '''SCB:''' [[Shield Cell Bank]], an optional module used to quickly regenerate shields.
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	* '''Space Cow:''' The [[Lakon]] [[Type-9 Heavy]].		* '''Space Cow:''' The [[Lakon]] [[Type-9 Heavy]].
	* '''Space Madness:''' A sense of disorientation and confusion that some pilots get while traveling in deep space for long periods. It is somewhat like vertigo, and is caused by being adrift without any visual reference points. Sufferers are suggested to take a brief break from the game.		* '''Space Madness:''' A sense of disorientation and confusion that some pilots get while traveling in deep space for long periods. It is somewhat like vertigo, and is caused by being adrift without any visual reference points. Sufferers are suggested to take a brief break from the game.
			* '''Space Trucker''': Someone who hauls cargo all day. The related career is [[trader]].
	* '''SRV:''' [[Surface Recon Vehicle]].		* '''SRV:''' [[Surface Recon Vehicle]].
	* '''Suicidewinder:''' Refers to the practice of purchasing a [[Sidewinder MkI]] while storing one's original ship, then self-destructing in order to access the rebuy screen and use it to "teleport" back to one of the game's starting systems. This is usually done by players well outside the bubble who want to quickly return there for whatever reason. Once in the bubble, players will then switch to another ship or have their original ship transferred to them.		* '''Suicidewinder:''' Refers to the practice of purchasing a [[Sidewinder MkI]] while storing one's original ship, then self-destructing in order to access the rebuy screen and use it to "teleport" back to one of the game's starting systems. This is usually done by players well outside the bubble who want to quickly return there for whatever reason. Once in the bubble, players will then switch to another ship or have their original ship transferred to them.

Fandom>Univero: added Corpo, Hippie, Slaver (derogatory terms for Federal, Alliance and Imperial citizens), added helpless (newbie at CQC)

2026-10-23T10:39:54Z

added Corpo, Hippie, Slaver (derogatory terms for Federal, Alliance and Imperial citizens), added helpless (newbie at CQC)

Fandom>Univero: added Defenceless, Directionless, Aimless, Penniless, Harmless, Newbie (lowest ranks), The Club, Raxxla

2026-10-23T05:37:59Z

added Defenceless, Directionless, Aimless, Penniless, Harmless, Newbie (lowest ranks), The Club, Raxxla

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	* '''High Wake:''' An inter-system jump, or [[hyperspace]]; the wake left behind by a ship entering [[hyperspace]].		* '''High Wake:''' An inter-system jump, or [[hyperspace]]; the wake left behind by a ship entering [[hyperspace]].
	* '''Hot Soup:''' [[Fuel]] [[Fuel Scoop\|scooped]] from a [[star]].		* '''Hot Soup:''' [[Fuel]] [[Fuel Scoop\|scooped]] from a [[star]].
			* '''Hutton Orbital''': legend has it that you receive a free [[Anaconda]] when you visit [[Hutton Orbital]].
	* '''II:''' [[Interstellar Initiative]].		* '''II:''' [[Interstellar Initiative]].
	* '''Imp:''' An NPC or player allied with the [[Empire]] and flying an [[Empire#Faction Ships\|Imperial vessel]].		* '''Imp:''' An NPC or player allied with the [[Empire]] and flying an [[Empire#Faction Ships\|Imperial vessel]].

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	* '''The Black:''' Open space within a system, or the vast, mostly unexplored regions of the galaxy outside of the Core Systems.		* '''The Black:''' Open space within a system, or the vast, mostly unexplored regions of the galaxy outside of the Core Systems.
	* '''The Bubble:''' A nickname for the [[Core Systems]], the centre of human civilisation in the galaxy.		* '''The Bubble:''' A nickname for the [[Core Systems]], the centre of human civilisation in the galaxy.
			*'''The Dark Wheel:''' a secretive organization comprised of exceptional adventurers, explorers, investigators, and treasure-hunters.
	*'''Trader''': Player with playstyle of trading goods and earn profit. May be part of BGS and often has the [[Drake-Class Carrier\|fleet-carrier]] as personal mobile market.		*'''Trader''': Player with playstyle of trading goods and earn profit. May be part of BGS and often has the [[Drake-Class Carrier\|fleet-carrier]] as personal mobile market.
	*'''Thimpets''': [[Thargoid]] "limpets", used by [[Thargoid Hunter\|Thargoid Hunters]] to collect human cargo.		*'''Thimpets''': [[Thargoid]] "limpets", used by [[Thargoid Hunter\|Thargoid Hunters]] to collect human cargo.
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	* '''Useless Dreg:''' Common insult originally coming from [[pirate]]s after a scan shows no cargo.		* '''Useless Dreg:''' Common insult originally coming from [[pirate]]s after a scan shows no cargo.
	*'''USS:''' Short term for [[Unidentified Signal Source]].		*'''USS:''' Short term for [[Unidentified Signal Source]].
	* '''Whale:''' ~~Originally exclusively used to refer~~ to the [[Orca]] ~~due to the ship model taking its name from~~ a whale ~~species~~. ~~With the subsequent addition of~~ the [[Beluga Liner]]~~, the term is now used to refer to either ship~~. ~~This is~~ also ~~a somewhat derogatory~~ slang ~~term~~ for players who spend inordinate amounts of real-world money ~~on a game's microtransaction currency in order~~ to gain benefits over players ~~who don't engage with microtransactions~~. This term gained popularity ~~among the community~~ after the [[Dodec#Development Notes\|Dodec controversy]] of November 2025.		* '''Whale:''' originally referred to the [[Orca]] which resembles a whale. Subsequent also used for the [[Beluga Liner]]. It's also slang for players who spend inordinate amounts of real-world money to gain benefits over other players in a video game. This term gained popularity after the [[Dodec#Development Notes\|Dodec controversy]] in November 2025.
	* '''Winder:''' Another short term for a Sidewinder.		* '''Winder:''' Another short term for a Sidewinder.
	* '''Witch's Cauldron:''' Thermal sphere around a star where the FSD stops working properly and drops you out to be cooked in star's corona.		* '''Witch's Cauldron:''' Thermal sphere around a star where the FSD stops working properly and drops you out to be cooked in star's corona.
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	* '''Basking:''' Refers to the sensation of awe or enjoyment some players feel in locations that are especially visually impressive. Also refers to an opportunity to take an interesting screenshot, often with the player's ship as a main focus. The term originated from phrases painted outside the [[Access Corridor]]s of [[Empire\|Imperial]]-controlled stations: "Hail the [[Emperor]] - Bask in His Greatness" (this was updated to "Bask in Her Glory" after Emperor [[Hengist Duval]] was succeeded by [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]]).		* '''Basking:''' Refers to the sensation of awe or enjoyment some players feel in locations that are especially visually impressive. Also refers to an opportunity to take an interesting screenshot, often with the player's ship as a main focus. The term originated from phrases painted outside the [[Access Corridor]]s of [[Empire\|Imperial]]-controlled stations: "Hail the [[Emperor]] - Bask in His Greatness" (this was updated to "Bask in Her Glory" after Emperor [[Hengist Duval]] was succeeded by [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]]).
	*'''BGS''': Background simulation, the influence to galactic processes from player's actions. This means your decisions may change states of Minor factions in affected systems, cause some fluctuations in the Commodity market...		*'''BGS''': Background simulation, the influence to galactic processes from player's actions. This means your decisions may change states of Minor factions in affected systems, cause some fluctuations in the Commodity market...
	* '''~~Big Blue Beluga:~~''' ~~A term used when~~ one ~~comes across an invincible, Elite NPC flying a~~ [[~~Beluga Liner~~]] with a vibrant blue paint job with unlimited health will interdict and destroy an unsuspecting player for an unknown reason. Only a small amount of encounters have been reported and the so-called "Big Blue Beluga" phenomenon is very likely to be a bug in the game.		*'''Beagle Point''': one of the most remote star systems in the [[galaxy]].
	* '''Board Flipping:''' The obsolete practice of switching between Open/Private Group/Solo modes to force mission boards to refresh and present new missions, usually done to stack multiple missions of the same type to maximize convenience and profitability. While viewed with distaste by a segment of the community, Frontier Developments confirmed that Board Flipping was not an exploit or violation of the game's Terms of Service. Board Flipping was effectively neutralised with update 3.3, which implemented a dedicated server for missions that made missions consistent across all game modes.		* '''Board Flipping:''' The obsolete practice of switching between Open/Private Group/Solo modes to force mission boards to refresh and present new missions, usually done to stack multiple missions of the same type to maximize convenience and profitability. While viewed with distaste by a segment of the community, Frontier Developments confirmed that Board Flipping was not an exploit or violation of the game's Terms of Service. Board Flipping was effectively neutralised with update 3.3, which implemented a dedicated server for missions that made missions consistent across all game modes.
	* '''Boiling:''' [[Silent Running]] near a star or a station orbiting close to a star.		* '''Boiling:''' [[Silent Running]] near a star or a station orbiting close to a star.
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	* '''Mass Jump:''' When a large group of ships in the same instance jumps to hyperspace at the same time. Most commonly done during player expeditions. See [[Mass Jump]].		* '''Mass Jump:''' When a large group of ships in the same instance jumps to hyperspace at the same time. Most commonly done during player expeditions. See [[Mass Jump]].
	* '''Meta:''' The metagame, the "game within a game". Originally a term from chess, it refers to advanced players making study of game mechanics to gain further advantage. See [[Engineers]].		* '''Meta:''' The metagame, the "game within a game". Originally a term from chess, it refers to advanced players making study of game mechanics to gain further advantage. See [[Engineers]].
			* '''Milky Way''': The name of this barred spiral [[galaxy]].
	* '''Newbie''' ('''or Newb, Novice'''): A beginner, newcomer to ED.		* '''Newbie''' ('''or Newb, Novice'''): A beginner, newcomer to ED.
	* '''Noise Machine:''' An [[Adder]], particularly its sounds disliked by many players.		* '''Noise Machine:''' An [[Adder]], particularly its sounds disliked by many players.
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	* '''Redbull Can/The Cigar:''' Deployed [[Mine Launcher\|mine]], cylinder-looking shape.		* '''Redbull Can/The Cigar:''' Deployed [[Mine Launcher\|mine]], cylinder-looking shape.
	* '''RES:''' Short term for [[Resource Extraction Site]].		* '''RES:''' Short term for [[Resource Extraction Site]].
			* '''Sag-A''': [[Sagittarius A*]] is the supermassive black hole in center of the galaxy. It's a main attraction for long-distance travels to the [[Galactic Centre]].
	*'''Salt''': The very negative reactions of someone. Usually this is targeted by gankers and griefers. It means they are salty, because they lose emotional control and rage at the opponent.		*'''Salt''': The very negative reactions of someone. Usually this is targeted by gankers and griefers. It means they are salty, because they lose emotional control and rage at the opponent.
	* '''SC:''' [[Supercruise]].		* '''SC:''' [[Supercruise]].
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	* '''The Black:''' Open space within a system, or the vast, mostly unexplored regions of the galaxy outside of the Core Systems.		* '''The Black:''' Open space within a system, or the vast, mostly unexplored regions of the galaxy outside of the Core Systems.
	* '''The Bubble:''' A nickname for the [[Core Systems]], the centre of human civilisation in the galaxy.		* '''The Bubble:''' A nickname for the [[Core Systems]], the centre of human civilisation in the galaxy.
	'''The Saga''': [[Sagittarius A]], the supermassive black hole in center of Milkyway galaxy. Is one of main target points to long-distance travels, such as Colonia and Beagle Point.
	*'''Trader''': Player with playstyle of trading goods and earn profit. May be part of BGS and often has the [[Drake-Class Carrier\|fleet-carrier]] as personal mobile market.		*'''Trader''': Player with playstyle of trading goods and earn profit. May be part of BGS and often has the [[Drake-Class Carrier\|fleet-carrier]] as personal mobile market.
	*'''Thimpets''': [[Thargoid]] "limpets", used by [[Thargoid Hunter\|Thargoid Hunters]] to collect human cargo.		*'''Thimpets''': [[Thargoid]] "limpets", used by [[Thargoid Hunter\|Thargoid Hunters]] to collect human cargo.

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	* '''II:''' [[Interstellar Initiative]].		* '''II:''' [[Interstellar Initiative]].
	* '''Imp:''' An NPC or player allied with the [[Empire]] and flying an [[Empire#Faction Ships\|Imperial vessel]].		* '''Imp:''' An NPC or player allied with the [[Empire]] and flying an [[Empire#Faction Ships\|Imperial vessel]].
			* '''Jameson Memorial''': a station in the [[Shinrarta Dezhra]] system stocks all [[ships]] and [[modules]] and offers them at a 10% [[Discounts\|discount]].
	*'''Khinkal''': Scout ship of the Thargoids, since it is very similar to such food piece.		*'''Khinkal''': Scout ship of the Thargoids, since it is very similar to such food piece.
	* '''KGBFOAM:''' An easy-to-remember acronym for the star types that can be scooped for fuel. The galaxy map allows route filters to be applied relating to — amongst other criteria — star type.		* '''KGBFOAM:''' An easy-to-remember acronym for the star types that can be scooped for fuel. The galaxy map allows route filters to be applied relating to — amongst other criteria — star type.
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	* '''Sidey:''' Short term for a [[Sidewinder]].		* '''Sidey:''' Short term for a [[Sidewinder]].
	* '''Slaver''': derogatory term for [[Imperial Citizen\|Imperial Citizens]] and supporters, because they have [[Imperial Slavery]].		* '''Slaver''': derogatory term for [[Imperial Citizen\|Imperial Citizens]] and supporters, because they have [[Imperial Slavery]].
	* '''SLF:''' Ship Launched Fighter. A small, manoeuvrable craft fitted with weapons and launched to support a larger ship in combat.		* '''SLF:''' [[Ship-Launched Fighters\|Ship-Launched Fighter]]. A small, manoeuvrable craft fitted with weapons and launched to support a larger ship in combat.
	* '''Space Cow:''' The [[Lakon]] [[Type-9 Heavy]].		* '''Space Cow:''' The [[Lakon]] [[Type-9 Heavy]].
	* '''Space Khaleesi''': nickname for [[Aisling Duval]] due to her resemblance with Daenerys Targaryen. Khaleesi is a Dothraki title meaning "queen" or "wife of the Khal". Khal means leader of a Dothraki tribe.		* '''Space Khaleesi''': nickname for [[Aisling Duval]] due to her resemblance with Daenerys Targaryen. Khaleesi is a Dothraki title meaning "queen" or "wife of the Khal". Khal means leader of a Dothraki tribe.
	* '''Space Madness:''' A sense of disorientation and confusion that some pilots get while traveling in deep space for long periods. It is somewhat like vertigo, and is caused by being adrift without any visual reference points. Sufferers are suggested to take a brief break from the game.		* '''Space Madness:''' A sense of disorientation and confusion that some pilots get while traveling in deep space for long periods. It is somewhat like vertigo, and is caused by being adrift without any visual reference points. Sufferers are suggested to take a brief break from the game.
	* '''Space Trucker''': Someone who hauls cargo all day. The related career is [[trader]].		* '''Space Trucker''': Someone who hauls cargo all day. The related career is [[trader]].
	* '''SRV:''' [[Surface Recon Vehicle]].		* '''SRV:''' Surface Recon Vehicle is a [[Vehicles\|vehicle]] class for exploring and transporting on planets.
	* '''Suicidewinder:''' Refers to the practice of purchasing a [[Sidewinder MkI]] while storing one's original ship, then self-destructing in order to access the rebuy screen and use it to "teleport" back to one of the game's starting systems. This is usually done by players well outside the bubble who want to quickly return there for whatever reason. Once in the bubble, players will then switch to another ship or have their original ship transferred to them.		* '''Suicidewinder:''' Refers to the practice of purchasing a [[Sidewinder MkI]] while storing one's original ship, then self-destructing in order to access the rebuy screen and use it to "teleport" back to one of the game's starting systems. This is usually done by players well outside the bubble who want to quickly return there for whatever reason. Once in the bubble, players will then switch to another ship or have their original ship transferred to them.
	* '''Tank:''' A ship build optimised for "tanking" (absorbing) the largest possible amounts of damage. Tanking comes in two forms in ''Elite Dangerous'': <u>shield tanking</u> (shields are optimised), and <u>hull tanking</u> (armour is optimised). Shield tanking is usually considered stronger than hull tanking, but it is vulnerable to [[Reverberating Cascade]] torpedoes.		* '''Tank:''' A ship build optimised for "tanking" (absorbing) the largest possible amounts of damage. Tanking comes in two forms in ''Elite Dangerous'': <u>shield tanking</u> (shields are optimised), and <u>hull tanking</u> (armour is optimised). Shield tanking is usually considered stronger than hull tanking, but it is vulnerable to [[Reverberating Cascade]] torpedoes.
	*'''Tin Can''': An occupied escape pod.		*'''Tin Can''': An occupied escape pod.
	*'''The Big Three:''' these are ~~the~~ three large ships [[Anaconda]], [[Federal Corvette]] and the [[Imperial Cutter]].		*'''The Big Three:''' these are three large ships: [[Anaconda]] (and the [[Anaconda Mk II]]), [[Federal Corvette]] and the [[Imperial Cutter]].
	* '''The Black:''' Open space within a system, or the vast, mostly unexplored regions of the galaxy outside of the Core Systems.		* '''The Black:''' Open space within a system, or the vast, mostly unexplored regions of the galaxy outside of the Core Systems.
	* '''The Bubble:''' A nickname for the [[Core Systems]], the centre of human civilisation in the galaxy.		* '''The Bubble:''' A nickname for the [[Core Systems]], the centre of human civilisation in the galaxy.

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	* '''Combat Logging:''' See [[Combat Logging]]. The act of shutting off the game during combat or when being interdicted. Unlike typical "rage-quitting", the goal is generally to avoid a potential loss of one's ship (and any commodities their ship may be carrying) and paying for the rebuy. The practice is viewed with distaste by much of the community and considered an exploit by Frontier Developments, since they forbids workarounds of planned game mechanics .		* '''Combat Logging:''' See [[Combat Logging]]. The act of shutting off the game during combat or when being interdicted. Unlike typical "rage-quitting", the goal is generally to avoid a potential loss of one's ship (and any commodities their ship may be carrying) and paying for the rebuy. The practice is viewed with distaste by much of the community and considered an exploit by Frontier Developments, since they forbids workarounds of planned game mechanics .
	* '''Conda:''' Short term for an [[Anaconda]]. Not to be confused with the [[F63 Condor]], a ship at the other end of the size spectrum. Build is often tagged on: shieldconda, plasmaconda, cannoconda, etc.		* '''Conda:''' Short term for an [[Anaconda]]. Not to be confused with the [[F63 Condor]], a ship at the other end of the size spectrum. Build is often tagged on: shieldconda, plasmaconda, cannoconda, etc.
			* '''Corpo''': derogatory term for [[Federal Citizen\|Federal Citizens]] and supporters, because their society has lots of corporate influence.
	*'''Crashsite''': Planetary object of crashed ship, can be stationary as POI and temporary as mission target.		*'''Crashsite''': Planetary object of crashed ship, can be stationary as POI and temporary as mission target.
	* '''CQC:''' [[CQC Championship\|Close Quarters Combat]]. A competitive sport in which participants remotely pilot certain small ships and fighter craft in combat against each other. CQC is playable in ''Elite Dangerous'' as a secondary game mode accessible from the main menu.		* '''CQC:''' [[CQC Championship\|Close Quarters Combat]]. A competitive sport in which participants remotely pilot certain small ships and fighter craft in combat against each other. CQC is playable in ''Elite Dangerous'' as a secondary game mode accessible from the main menu.
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	* '''Harmless''': a newcomer or rookie in ED. It also means bad at combat. This is the lowest [[combat]] rank.		* '''Harmless''': a newcomer or rookie in ED. It also means bad at combat. This is the lowest [[combat]] rank.
	* '''HazRES:''' A Hazardous [[Resource Extraction Site]]. These sites don't enjoy the authority protection that other resource sites do.		* '''HazRES:''' A Hazardous [[Resource Extraction Site]]. These sites don't enjoy the authority protection that other resource sites do.
			* '''Helpless''': a newcomer or rookie in ED. It also means bad at CQC. This is the lowest [[CQC]] rank.
	* '''HGE:''' [[High Grade Emissions]].		* '''HGE:''' [[High Grade Emissions]].
			* '''Hippie''': derogatory term for [[Alliance Citizens]], because they are stereotyped as bug-loving, vegan hippies.
	* '''HiRES or HighRES:''' A high intensity [[Resource Extraction Site]], one where pirate or hostile activity is high.		* '''HiRES or HighRES:''' A high intensity [[Resource Extraction Site]], one where pirate or hostile activity is high.
	* '''High Wake:''' An inter-system jump, or [[hyperspace]]; the wake left behind by a ship entering [[hyperspace]].		* '''High Wake:''' An inter-system jump, or [[hyperspace]]; the wake left behind by a ship entering [[hyperspace]].
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	* '''SCB:''' [[Shield Cell Bank]], an optional module used to quickly regenerate shields.		* '''SCB:''' [[Shield Cell Bank]], an optional module used to quickly regenerate shields.
	* '''Sidey:''' Short term for a [[Sidewinder]].		* '''Sidey:''' Short term for a [[Sidewinder]].
			* '''Slaver''': derogatory term for [[Imperial Citizen\|Imperial Citizens]] and supporters, because they have [[Imperial Slavery]].
	* '''SLF:''' Ship Launched Fighter. A small, manoeuvrable craft fitted with weapons and launched to support a larger ship in combat.		* '''SLF:''' Ship Launched Fighter. A small, manoeuvrable craft fitted with weapons and launched to support a larger ship in combat.
	* '''Space Cow:''' The [[Lakon]] [[Type-9 Heavy]].		* '''Space Cow:''' The [[Lakon]] [[Type-9 Heavy]].

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	* '''AFMU:''' [[Auto Field-Maintenance Unit]].		* '''AFMU:''' [[Auto Field-Maintenance Unit]].
			* '''Aimless''': a newcomer or rookie in ED. It also means bad at exploration. This is the lowest [[explorer]] rank.
	* '''AspX:''' Abbreviation of the [[Asp Explorer]].		* '''AspX:''' Abbreviation of the [[Asp Explorer]].
	* '''ASPX:''' Another, incorrect abbreviation of [[Asp Explorer]]. Used by players under the misconception that the word "Asp" is an acronym ("ASP Explorer"); an "asp" is another word for a "viper", following the ''Elite'' series' trend of naming some ship models after snake species.		* '''ASPX:''' Another, incorrect abbreviation of [[Asp Explorer]]. Used by players under the misconception that the word "Asp" is an acronym ("ASP Explorer"); an "asp" is another word for a "viper", following the ''Elite'' series' trend of naming some ship models after snake species.
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	* '''DBX:''' Short term for the [[Diamondback Explorer]].		* '''DBX:''' Short term for the [[Diamondback Explorer]].
	* '''Death Flower:''' Slang for a [[Thargoid Interceptor]] (also called Murder Flower).		* '''Death Flower:''' Slang for a [[Thargoid Interceptor]] (also called Murder Flower).
			* '''Defenceless''': a newcomer or rookie in ED. It also means bad at mercenary. This is the lowest [[mercenary]] rank.
			* '''Directionless''': a newcomer or rookie in ED. It also means bad at exobiology. This is the lowest [[exobiologist]] rank.
	* '''DSS:''' [[Detailed Surface Scanner]].		* '''DSS:''' [[Detailed Surface Scanner]].
			* '''Elite''': refers to games of the [[Elite series]]. It also means an expert or someone with an Elite rank in the [[Pilots Federation]].
	* '''FD''': First Discovered. Signifies the player who first discovered a particular astronomical object.		* '''FD''': First Discovered. Signifies the player who first discovered a particular astronomical object.
	* '''FDev:''' Also spelled "Fdev". An abbreviation of [[Frontier Developments]], the developers of ''Elite Dangerous''.		* '''FDev:''' Also spelled "Fdev". An abbreviation of [[Frontier Developments]], the developers of ''Elite Dangerous''.
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	* '''FSS:''' [[Full Spectrum System Scanner]]. Most players refrain from using three S's in the abbreviation.		* '''FSS:''' [[Full Spectrum System Scanner]]. Most players refrain from using three S's in the abbreviation.
	* '''GalCop:''' acronym for the [[Galactic Cooperative]], a former superpower.		* '''GalCop:''' acronym for the [[Galactic Cooperative]], a former superpower.
	* '''Ganking:''' Attacking another player when the odds are greatly against the victim, i.e. they have a much less powerful ship, are new to the game, or are greatly outnumbered. If unjustified by any game mechanic such as Powerplay or piracy, it may be considered abusive. Repeated ganking can be considered Griefing.		* '''Ganking:''' Attacking another player when the odds are greatly against the victim, i.e. they have a much less powerful ship, are new to the game, or are greatly outnumbered. If unjustified by any game mechanic such as Powerplay or piracy, it may be considered abusive. Repeated ganking can be considered Griefing. These players are called Gankers.
	* '''Goid:''' short term for any Thargoid.		* '''Goid:''' short term for any Thargoid.
	* '''Gold Rush:''' When a large number of players flock to an area to take advantage of missions that are extremely profitable and also low-risk, fast to complete, or very simple. Gold Rushes are generally not considered exploits, but are often caused by bugs or oversights, and Frontier Developments is quick to take action to end them once they are widely known. See [[Gold Rush\|here]] for a list of previous Gold Rushes.		* '''Gold Rush:''' When a large number of players flock to an area to take advantage of missions that are extremely profitable and also low-risk, fast to complete, or very simple. Gold Rushes are generally not considered exploits, but are often caused by bugs or oversights, and Frontier Developments is quick to take action to end them once they are widely known. See [[Gold Rush\|here]] for a list of previous Gold Rushes.
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	* '''Griefing:''' The act of deliberately agitating or harassing other players. See [[Griefers]] for more information.		* '''Griefing:''' The act of deliberately agitating or harassing other players. See [[Griefers]] for more information.
	* '''Grinding:''' Completing repetitive tasks many times over in order to get game rewards. Grinding is generally not considered enjoyable, and can be a criticism of game mechanics. Also can be the hallmark of a particularly determined player, however.		* '''Grinding:''' Completing repetitive tasks many times over in order to get game rewards. Grinding is generally not considered enjoyable, and can be a criticism of game mechanics. Also can be the hallmark of a particularly determined player, however.
			* '''Harmless''': a newcomer or rookie in ED. It also means bad at combat. This is the lowest [[combat]] rank.
	* '''HazRES:''' A Hazardous [[Resource Extraction Site]]. These sites don't enjoy the authority protection that other resource sites do.		* '''HazRES:''' A Hazardous [[Resource Extraction Site]]. These sites don't enjoy the authority protection that other resource sites do.
	* '''HGE:''' [[High Grade Emissions]].		* '''HGE:''' [[High Grade Emissions]].
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	* '''High Wake:''' An inter-system jump, or [[hyperspace]]; the wake left behind by a ship entering [[hyperspace]].		* '''High Wake:''' An inter-system jump, or [[hyperspace]]; the wake left behind by a ship entering [[hyperspace]].
	* '''Hot Soup:''' [[Fuel]] [[Fuel Scoop\|scooped]] from a [[star]].		* '''Hot Soup:''' [[Fuel]] [[Fuel Scoop\|scooped]] from a [[star]].
	* '''Hutton Orbital''': ~~legend~~ has it that you receive a free [[Anaconda]] when you visit [[Hutton Orbital]].		* '''Hutton Orbital''' (or Hutton): Legend has it that you receive a free [[Anaconda]] when you visit [[Hutton Orbital]].
	* '''II:''' [[Interstellar Initiative]].		* '''II:''' [[Interstellar Initiative]].
	* '''Imp:''' An NPC or player allied with the [[Empire]] and flying an [[Empire#Faction Ships\|Imperial vessel]].		* '''Imp:''' An NPC or player allied with the [[Empire]] and flying an [[Empire#Faction Ships\|Imperial vessel]].
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	* '''Lithobraking:''' A humorous term for bringing a ship to a complete stop by colliding with a landable planet's surface, resulting in the loss of the ship. A common and unintentional occurrence on high-gravity worlds.		* '''Lithobraking:''' A humorous term for bringing a ship to a complete stop by colliding with a landable planet's surface, resulting in the loss of the ship. A common and unintentional occurrence on high-gravity worlds.
	* '''Loop of Shame:''' term for missing (station etc.) in supercruise, and needing to loop around to jump out.<ref>with some skill you actually can mask it as "not LoS, but entering target's orbit" if it's important in a conversation</ref>		* '''Loop of Shame:''' term for missing (station etc.) in supercruise, and needing to loop around to jump out.<ref>with some skill you actually can mask it as "not LoS, but entering target's orbit" if it's important in a conversation</ref>
	* '''Lord Braben:''' nickname for [[David Braben]], the creator of the [[Elite series]] video games.		* '''Lord Braben:''' nickname for [[David Braben]], the co-creator of the [[Elite series]] video games.
	* '''LoRes or LowRes:''' A low intensity [[Resource Extraction Site]], one where pirate or hostile activity is low.		* '''LoRes or LowRes:''' A low intensity [[Resource Extraction Site]], one where pirate or hostile activity is low.
	* '''Low Wake:''' An intra-system jump, or [[supercruise]]; the wake left behind by a ship entering [[supercruise]].		* '''Low Wake:''' An intra-system jump, or [[supercruise]]; the wake left behind by a ship entering [[supercruise]].
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	* '''Mass Jump:''' When a large group of ships in the same instance jumps to hyperspace at the same time. Most commonly done during player expeditions. See [[Mass Jump]].		* '''Mass Jump:''' When a large group of ships in the same instance jumps to hyperspace at the same time. Most commonly done during player expeditions. See [[Mass Jump]].
	* '''Meta:''' The metagame, the "game within a game". Originally a term from chess, it refers to advanced players making study of game mechanics to gain further advantage. See [[Engineers]].		* '''Meta:''' The metagame, the "game within a game". Originally a term from chess, it refers to advanced players making study of game mechanics to gain further advantage. See [[Engineers]].
			* '''Newbie''' ('''or Newb, Novice'''): A beginner, newcomer to ED.
	* '''Noise Machine:''' An [[Adder]], particularly its sounds disliked by many players.		* '''Noise Machine:''' An [[Adder]], particularly its sounds disliked by many players.
	* '''Noob Hammers:''' Refers to the long "arms" that can be present on the exterior of certain [[Coriolis]] stations. Since docking with such stations can require piloting around the rotating arms to reach the Access Corridor, inexperienced pilots have been known to collide with them.		* '''Noob Hammers:''' Refers to the long "arms" that can be present on the exterior of certain [[Coriolis]] stations. Since docking with such stations can require piloting around the rotating arms to reach the Access Corridor, inexperienced pilots have been known to collide with them.
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	*'''Open''': The short name of Openplay, the gamemode where all players can see each other and interact each other. Usually is the place for PvP as gameplay part.		*'''Open''': The short name of Openplay, the gamemode where all players can see each other and interact each other. Usually is the place for PvP as gameplay part.
	*'''Orbiting''': Flying around a target on FAoff, constantly manuevering outside it's target vector.		*'''Orbiting''': Flying around a target on FAoff, constantly manuevering outside it's target vector.
			*'''Penniless''': a newcomer or rookie in ED. It also means very poor. This is the lowest [[trader]] rank.
	* '''POI:''' [[Point of interest]], typically a rocky outcrop or some other scannable or collectable item on a planet's or moon's surface. See also [[USS]], WSS, SSS.		* '''POI:''' [[Point of interest]], typically a rocky outcrop or some other scannable or collectable item on a planet's or moon's surface. See also [[USS]], WSS, SSS.
	* '''PA:''' Short term for [[Plasma Accelerator]].		* '''PA:''' Short term for [[Plasma Accelerator]].
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	*'''Prismos:''' Another term for [[Prismatic Shield Generator]].		*'''Prismos:''' Another term for [[Prismatic Shield Generator]].
	* '''PvE and PvP:''' Player vs Environment (fighting NPCs) and Player vs Player. The distinction is necessary because both can lend themselves to radically different ship builds and playstyles.		* '''PvE and PvP:''' Player vs Environment (fighting NPCs) and Player vs Player. The distinction is necessary because both can lend themselves to radically different ship builds and playstyles.
			* '''Raxxla''': A legendary place with a mysterious secret that nobody found.
	*'''Railwinder''': Slang for a battle Sidewinder with [[Railgun\|railguns]] installed in the hardpoint slots.		*'''Railwinder''': Slang for a battle Sidewinder with [[Railgun\|railguns]] installed in the hardpoint slots.
	* '''Redbull Can/The Cigar:''' Deployed [[Mine Launcher\|mine]], cylinder-looking shape.		* '''Redbull Can/The Cigar:''' Deployed [[Mine Launcher\|mine]], cylinder-looking shape.
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	* '''Toast Rack:''' The metal frame structure outside of a [[station]]'s airlock.		* '''Toast Rack:''' The metal frame structure outside of a [[station]]'s airlock.
	* '''Trash Can:''' A cargo canister containing [[scrap]], [[biowaste]] or other waste commodities.		* '''Trash Can:''' A cargo canister containing [[scrap]], [[biowaste]] or other waste commodities.
			* '''The Club''': a cabal of highly influential figures who manipulate the course of [[human]] development.
	*'''The Mug''': Commodity example on the station's market, can be sold to a player on [[Hutton Orbital]] station in Alpha Centauri system. Notable part that obtaining this item is a community challenge for any pilot, because planet with such station is orbiting at 0.22LY from main star and you can only supercruise all that distance.<ref>remember, there is free Anaconda for those who passed the challenge, but just to arrive is not enough</ref>		*'''The Mug''': Commodity example on the station's market, can be sold to a player on [[Hutton Orbital]] station in Alpha Centauri system. Notable part that obtaining this item is a community challenge for any pilot, because planet with such station is orbiting at 0.22LY from main star and you can only supercruise all that distance.<ref>remember, there is free Anaconda for those who passed the challenge, but just to arrive is not enough</ref>
	* '''Ugly Duckling:''' An [[Adder]], compared to the other vessels manufactured by [[Zorgon Peterson]].		* '''Ugly Duckling:''' An [[Adder]], compared to the other vessels manufactured by [[Zorgon Peterson]].