NEFARION CITY
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WELCOME TO THE CITY OF CHROME & SHADOWS
LEARN THE LINGO OF THE CITY
OVERVIEW
Welcome to the Official Lingo Guide of Nefarion City – your digital handbook to navigating the streets, conversations, and undercurrents of our vibrant metropolis. In Nefarion, language evolves as swiftly as our tech, a living, pulsating entity that reflects the spirit and innovation of its people. Whether you're a fresh face in the city or a seasoned denizen, this guide ensures you’re never lost in translation.
COMMON SLANG
SYNTH
NOUN
A term used to denote a friend of pal.
"You're not just an ally; you're my synth."
FLICK
NOUN
Slang for drugs, specifically those that alter perceptions or enhance abilities in a cybernetic context.
"He's been on flick since the job went sideways."
ICED
VERB
To be killed or to kill.
"He was iced and left on the side of the street."
ACE
ADJECTIVE
Describing something as awesome or cool, particularly in the realm of advancements or daring feats.
"That hacking was ace; never seen anything like it."
BYTES
NOUN
The currency of the digital age, used to trade for goods, services, and information.
"Cost me a hefty sum of bytes, but the data was worth it."
ZYPH
VERB
To perform an action or achieve something in an exceptionally impressive or awesome manner.
"She zyphed that presentation, had everyone on their feet!"
NULL
ADJECTIVE & NOUN
Describing something or someone as fundamentally bad, disappointing, or of low quality. Or a term referring to a person who is seen as disagreeable, harmful, or contributing negatively to a situation.
"That sequel was null, didn't live up to the first movie at all." Or, "Stay away from that guy, total null."
RIFTING
VERB
The process of losing one's grasp on reality, often due to overwhelming stress, drugs or exposure to virtual environments.
"After three days in the sim, I started rifting hard, couldn't tell up from down."
SYNDI
NOUN
A person affiliated with or working for a corporation, often viewed with distrust or envy by those on the fringe of society.
"Watch out for that Syndi; their loyalties are to profit, not people."
NOMAD
NOUN
Wanderers or drifters who traverse the digital and physical frontiers, often forming close-knit communities with a shared ethos of freedom and resilience.
"The nomads have their roots in old-world traditions, but their eyes set on the horizon."
ROLES & JOBS
NEUROSMITH
NOUN
A specialist in cybernetic brain enhancements and repairs, combining medical knowledge with cutting-edge technology.
"After the accident, the Neurosmith installed my new interface."
DUELIST
NOUN
Masters of the blade who blend swordsmanship with modern technology. Known for their agility, precision, and the ability to anticipate an opponent's moves, Duelists are both feared and respected in equal measure.
"Two Duelists faced off, their blades reflecting the city lights."
FIXER
NOUN
An intermediary who arranges jobs or contracts, connecting clients with specialists or mercenaries.
"Need something done quietly? Talk to a Lyric the fixer; she'll know who to call."
DATADIVER
NOUN
Individuals skilled in navigating and extracting information from the digital ether, akin to hackers but with a focus on exploration and retrieval.
"The Datadivers got us the intel, weaving through firewalls like they were nothing."
MUSE
NOUN
Performers who captivate and inspire through their art, often incorporating advanced holographic and cybernetic technologies to enhance their allure.
"The club's Muse left the audience spellbound, her performance as beautiful as her looks."
REMEDY
NOUN
Medical professionals specializing in the installation, maintenance, and repair of cyberware, blending traditional medicine with high-tech engineering. Also known as 'Rem', 'Rem'd' or 'Rem-Tech'.
"After the skirmish, we headed to a remedy to get patched up and a few new enhancements."
ARCHITECH
NOUN
Innovators who create cutting-edge technology, solutions and advancements. Known for their deep understanding of both hardware and software.
"At the expo, the Architech unveiled a new tech that blurred the lines between digital and physical worlds."
MEDIA
NOUN
Influential figures in Nefarion City who blend the realms of social media and news, keeping citizens informed and engaged. Netcasters utilize cutting-edge technology to deliver news, opinions, and entertainment, seamlessly connecting with their audience across various platforms.
"The media's coverage of the city-wide blackout was crucial, offering instant updates across the news feeds."
MECHANIC
NOUN
Skilled mechanics in repairing, upgrading, and innovating within the realm of machinery and vehicles. They operate in workshops cluttered with tools and parts from myriad devices, breathing life into the inanimate.
"The hoverbike was dead until a mechanic got her hands on it; now, it runs better than new."
TECH SLANG
VOX
NOUN
A compact and versatile mobile device designed for communication and media consumption, blending voice control with holographic display technologies. (Yes, a phone.)
"Just send it to my Vox, and I'll review it on my way."
PROTOTECH
NOUN
Cybernetic enhancements integrated into the human body to augment physical and cognitive abilities, ranging from basic prosthetics to advanced neural interfaces.
"He's loaded with prototech, more machine than man now."
VIE
NOUN
Advanced entertainment media that envelop viewers in fully immersive holographic experiences, blending reality and digital fantasy. [Visual Immersion Experience] or VIE.
"Last night's VIE session was surreal, felt like I was walking through dreams."
DATAREALM
NOUN
The virtual landscape inside technology, a boundless digital universe populated by data, avatars, and artificial intelligences.
"He's a master navigator of the Datarealm, finding any information you desire."
SOCIAL MEDIAS
NEXUS POST
NOUN
A platform for digital communication and social interaction, where individuals share, debate, and connect across vast cybernetic networks.
"Did you catch that debate on Nexus Post? The whole net's buzzing about it."
CHATNET
NOUN
A digital platform designed for real-time messaging, enabling users to create and join virtual rooms for text, voice, or video conversations.
"We solved the entire issue over Chatnet last night, didn't even need to meet in person."
GIGSPOT
NOUN
An online marketplace that connects freelancers with short-term work opportunities, ranging from professional services to creative tasks.
"I picked up a coding project on GigSpot yesterday; it's perfect for my schedule."
SINSEEKERS
NOUN
A digital platform catering to adult entertainment, allowing content creators to share exclusive materials with their subscribers.
"She's been making a killing on Sinseekers, her fanbase there is huge."