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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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