- noun
- As seen from the inner surface, the reflected light from the skyward face of a ringworld.
- Origin
- So named because the skyward face resembles an arch overhead.
- Source
- Ringworld
- noun
- A method of creating a dimensional rift that releases astronomical amounts of energy into realspace from the energy grid between universes.
- Source
- Consider Phlebas
- noun
- A type of artificial habitat composed of multiple twisting tubes, complexly intertwined.
- Source
- Matter
- noun
- An android acting as the avatar of a ship’s Mind.
- Source
- Matter
- noun
- An artificial planet comprising a solid core surrounded by a concentric succession of spherical shells.
- Source
- Matter
- noun
- A device allowing the operator to compose music automatically.
- Origin
- Derived from metron (measure).
- Source
- We
- noun informal
- The uniform clothing worn by all citizens of OneState.
- Source
- We
- noun
- A form of government comprising a ruling class and a supreme leader.
- Origin
- Portmanteau of ‘hegemony’ and ‘monarchy’.
- Source
- Use of Weapons