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Fencing Mirror
A dummy fighting instructor for the young Kwisatz Haderach-in-training.
(From Dune [1965] by Frank Herbert)
Sensor Arm
An extendable multipurpose sensor cluster.
(From Star Wars [1976] by George Lucas)
Empty Man
A fully-functioning body, the personality of which had been wiped clean.
(From A World Out of Time [1976] by Larry Niven)
Powered Armor (or Powered Suit)
An armored suit that magnifies the power of the soldier's muscles, along with other weapons.
(From Starship Troopers [1959] by Robert Heinlein)
RNA Shots
An injection prepared from the tissues of a person with knowledge or experience that you need.
(From A World Out of Time [1976] by Larry Niven)
Womb Room
The ultimate ship's bridge.
(From A World Out of Time [1976] by Larry Niven)
Young-Forever
A very particular formula for human immortality, which solves the most serious attendant problem (population explosion).
(From A World Out of Time [1976] by Larry Niven)
Poster TV
This display gives new meaning to the term "flat screen."
(From A World Out of Time [1976] by Larry Niven)
Zero-Time Jail
A building in which an energy field prevents time from passing.
(From A World Out of Time [1976] by Larry Niven)
Bubble Car
Self-steering, hovering, this is the car of the future.
(From A World Out of Time [1976] by Larry Niven)
Graluz
A contained, concealed breeding pond for the frog-like Gowachin.
(From The Dosadi Experiment [1977] by Frank Herbert)
Stepping Discs
Open air teleportation pads.
(From Ringworld [1970] by Larry Niven)
Gravity-assisted Subway
The fastest way between continents (that does not entail leaving the ground).
(From A World Out of Time [1976] by Larry Niven)
Toothbud Transplant
Implanted teeth that mimic the dentition of other species.
(From Neuromancer [1984] by William Gibson)
Robot Crab
An automated gardener.
(From Neuromancer [1984] by William Gibson)
Temporary Quarters
Device used to separate a large interior space in an off-planet satellite into various living spaces.
(From Neuromancer [1984] by William Gibson)
JAL Shuttle
Shuttle capable of attaining low earth orbit.
(From Neuromancer [1984] by William Gibson)
Recorded Personalities
Computer firmware that saves a person's characteristics and reactions.
(From Mona Lisa Overdrive [1988] by William Gibson)
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