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Tramline The line along which hyperspace (instantaneous travel) travel is possible.
(From The Mote in God's Eye [1974] by Larry Niven (w/J. Pournelle)) |
Extra-Factual Memory A "memory" placed in a person's mind by artifice, rather than by real life experience.
(From We Can Remember It For You Wholesale [1966] by Philip K. Dick) |
Transmit-Paper Paper form with a built-in capability to transmit the information written with a stylus to a remote computer network.
(From The Godmakers [1972] by Frank Herbert) |
Go-Buggy A ground-only vehicle.
(From The Godmakers [1972] by Frank Herbert) |
Implanted Tranceiver Device enables two-way communication with needing to carry a device.
(From The Godmakers [1972] by Frank Herbert) |
Crechepod A small, enclosed medical device providing full life support as well as advanced regrowth technologies.
(From The Godmakers [1972] by Frank Herbert) |
Atlotl/Gibiril Regimen A method of altering the flow of energy in the body to aid in regrowth of damaged or missing tissue.
(From The Godmakers [1972] by Frank Herbert) |
Polawindow A window-sized polarizer filter that allows changes in light intensity and color.
(From The Godmakers [1972] by Frank Herbert) |
Selectacol A device that automates the interior design process, providing a choice of color schemes for a roomful of furniture.
(From The Godmakers [1972] by Frank Herbert) |
Splashdown The use of water as a medium for landing one's space ship in.
(From From the Earth to the Moon [1867] by Jules Verne) |
Columbiad An enormous cannon, sufficient in size to send a projectile to the Moon.
(From From the Earth to the Moon [1867] by Jules Verne) |
Communicate with Extraterrestrials Early plan to communicate with life on planets removed from the earth.
(From From the Earth to the Moon [1867] by Jules Verne) |
Free Return Trajectory The idea that it would be possible for a projectile to go around the Moon and then return to Earth.
(From From the Earth to the Moon [1867] by Jules Verne) |
Leyden Ball Device for hunting underwater; transfers a powerful electrical charge to the prey.
(From 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea [1875] by Jules Verne) |
Electrify the Rail Use of substantial electrical charge applied to outer hull to repel potential boarders.
(From 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea [1875] by Jules Verne) |
Launching Facility A specific spot with support for a space launch.
(From From the Earth to the Moon [1867] by Jules Verne) |
Bat Wings The dream of human-powered winged flight becomes a reality - in low gravity, of course.
(From Limits [1985] by Larry Niven) |
Portal Sensory experience of a data network.
(From True Names [1981] by Vernor Vinge) |
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