P.K.F. Abbrev for Peacekeeping Force. Finn was assigned to PKF31 during his posting to Buffalo Commons. GO TO BUFFALO COMMONS PAGE RETURN TO TOP PACKAGING PROTOCOL The specific procedures and methods which are used to bundle files for missions by Information Management. Familiarity with the protocol presumably speeds up access to information. GO TO INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PAGE RETURN TO TOP PAT Rigel Aerospace developed Artificial Intelligence system. Systems are developed with pre-loaded cognitive programming specifically tailored to the needs of the user. e.g: PAT-A systems specialize in Administrative systems; PAT-C systems are Command interfaces; PAT-F systems assist combat pilots with Flight operations; while PAT-M systems are able to perform complex surgeries in remote locations. (This is not a complete list of these systems, see your local RIGEL AEROSPACE Sales Executive for more information) RETURN TO TOP PEACEKEEPER Term for a Trooper (usually Ground Operations) assigned heavy police duty in unstable regions under United Network Command Authority control. GO TO DISPUTED REGIONS PAGE RETURN TO TOP PEACEKEEPING The act of stabilizing a region through the use of very visible, heavily armed Military personnel during a transition to civilian controlled government. In reality the Peacekeepers are frequently seen as invaders and their welcome is quite short lived. GO TO BUFFALO COMMONS PAGE RETURN TO TOP PEMI Abbrev. of pemican (also pemmican), a food prepared by North American First Nations from lean, dried strips of meat pounded into paste, mixed with berries and fat, and pressed into small cakes; or a food like pemican used as emergency rations. The mix has the added benefit of helping reduce risk of scurvy. During the Eco-Crisis this mixture entered mass production through a company in Regina, WestCan that used a reduced meat, supplemented soy mixture with Saskatchewan Berries, which helped reduce the impact of disease in the early days of the crisis. PEMIKAN ™ remains a major supplier to Network N-Rations. GO TO BUFFALO COMMONS PAGE RETURN TO TOP PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (WEST CHINA) The still communist part of China. Since the Active Revolution an area limited to the geographically western and resource poor half of the Chinese mainland, bracketed in the north by the Mongolian region and in the south by the western half of Tibet. The Capital city is considered to be Qinghai, one of the few remaining fertile regions in the country, but this is unsupported and the actual Captial may in fact be anywhere in the country. GO TO WEST CHINA PAGE RETURN TO TOP PEPPER (Field Medico, Staff Sergeant) The Field Medico (one step above Medic, one step below Physician) assigned to Task Force Cimarron. GO TO UNSC RANKS PAGE RETURN TO TOP PERIMETER BEACON A unit which is designed to transmit a signal, usually a distress call, independent of any other equipment. RETURN TO TOP PHILLIPINES Protectorate province in the Nippon Federated Alliance (Japan). GO TO NIPPON FEDERATION AFFILIATION PAGE RETURN TO TOP PIP WINDOW Picture in Picture window or real-time window display GO TO THIS PAGE RETURN TO TOP PIT The common term on Astral Landers for the wardroom section of the craft. So named because it's lower in the deck than the Cockpit area. RETURN TO TOP PITCH Motion along the Z axis. The up and down motion pivoting of a craft in a medium. For example if the nose of an otherwise unmoving vehicle suddenly pulls up then the vehicle is pivoting on its pitch axis. Also known as HIKE. One of three vectors which must be considered for controlled flight in open space the others being YAW and ROLL. GO TO PITCH PAGE RETURN TO TOP PKF Abbrev for Peacekeeping Force. Finn was assigned to PKF31 during his posting to Buffalo Commons. GO TO DISPUTED REGIONS PAGE RETURN TO TOP PKF31 Peacekeeping mission in Buffalo Commons. Finn was assigned here as Squad Commander (Flank 17 Alpha) beginning November 4, 2234 and earned the rank of Captain and a Field Merit Award for his participation. GO TO BUFFALO COMMONS PAGE RETURN TO TOP PLUTO Ninth planet in orbit from the sun in the Sol System except for a twenty year period every 240 odd years when it slips closer to Sol than Neptune. GO TO HARTWELL PAGE RETURN TO TOP POLAR ORBIT An orbit above one of two planetary magnetic poles. Because of the radiation and magnetic belts is not an area compatible with long term human habitat. GO TO THE HARTWELL PAGE ON THIS TOPIC RETURN TO TOP POLARED Military term for taking a short cut by flying over the North or South Pole. Usually safe, although additional precautions are required during times of intense Solar Flare activity. RETURN TO TOP POLITBURO Term for the Cabinet of Ministers and Leaders of any Communist state, particularly the New Soviet and West China. GO TO NON-AFFILIATED PAGE RETURN TO TOP POLLUX LANDERS Name of the line of Lander used for ferrying Troops between an Astral Task Force Orbiter (IE: Cimarron) and its area of operation (target location). Heavily armoured and armed, equipped for rapid insertion and withdrawal (RAPIDAX/RAPIDEX) and shielded with regenerative stealth shielding the Pollux Lander has tight sleeping space for ten rotating persons and can transport up to 40 at a time within safety parameters. GO TO POLLUX LANDER PAGE RETURN TO TOP PORT 1). The left side of a vehicle's center line when facing forward. 2). A base for repairs, replacements or resupply. RETURN TO TOP PORTABLE DISPLAYS Any device that can display images and is designed for easy storage and mobility. Some are small enough to fit into jewellry and project their images on opaque holofields. RETURN TO TOP PORTSIDE The left side of a vehicle. RETURN TO TOP POWER CLIPS Cells of energy stored for easy insertion and retraction in their assigned devices. Usually an indication the unit needing power is a hog. The slot is frequently designed to accept both clips/cells or cable links to larger power cells. RETURN TO TOP PRC Abbrev for People's Republic of China, commonly known as West China by the year 2234 because of the remaining territory still under its control. GO TO WEST CHINA MAP PAGE RETURN TO TOP PRC ARMY Abbrev term for the Army of the People's Republic of China (West China). GO TO WEST CHINA MAP PAGE RETURN TO TOP PRIMARY PICK-UP First choice of meeting place before departure from a region. RETURN TO TOP PROTECTORATES Any territory or nation which is unable to provide its own basic infrastructure and requires the assistance of either a neighbouring sponsor nation or the United Network. GO TO UNCA PROTECTORATES PAGE RETURN TO TOP PROXIMITY ALARM In combat craft that which warns the pilot of nearby threats. RETURN TO TOP
