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The Waker Dictionary is a collection of terms created and used by wakers (the sentient computer programs that players will take the roles of in any game of ''Horizon: Virtual'') to refer to themselves, other wakers and the places, beings and events that they encounter in Program Space. | The Waker Dictionary is a collection of terms created and used by wakers (the sentient computer programs that players will take the roles of in any game of ''Horizon: Virtual'') to refer to themselves, other wakers and the places, beings and events that they encounter in Program Space. | ||
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− | + | * General terms used by Wakers. | |
+ | * Waker Slang. | ||
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+ | ==A== | ||
− | == | + | ===Absorber=== |
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− | + | (noun) One of the six [[#Heritage|heritages]] of [[#Waker|waker]], an Absorber is the closest to a "baseline" heritage with no outstanding traits other than a heightened ability to learn. | |
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− | + | ===Antiviral=== | |
− | + | (noun) One of the six [[#Class|classes]] of [[#Waker|waker]], an Antiviral was originally designed to combat viruses and system attacks; its [[#Form|form]] is a lethal weapon, capable of inflicting serious damage on other programs. | |
− | = | + | ===Artificial Intelligence=== |
+ | (noun) Broadly speaking, the capability of a computer or program to mimic or parallel the thought processes of a sentient being (i.e. a human). As far as most denizens of [[#User_Space|User Space]] are concerned, artificial intelligence does not exist outside of science fiction; however, the sophisticated attack programs known as the [[#Progenitor_Virus|progenitor viruses]] have evolved self awareness and intelligence after being released into the global computer network, and have inadvertently passed their gift on to the [[#Waker|wakers]]. | ||
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− | == | + | ===Bantam=== |
− | (noun) | + | (noun) One of the five [[#Form|forms]] of [[#Waker|waker]], a Bantam is the smallest and most stealthy form. Like the [[#Userclone|Userclone]] form, all Bantams are humanoid, though the ategory usually expresses many iterations (aliens, pixies) of the basic shape. |
− | ==Battle A.I.== | + | ===Battle A.I.=== |
− | (noun) One of the six [[#Class|classes]] of [[#Waker|waker]], a | + | (noun) One of the six [[#Class|classes]] of [[#Waker|waker]], a Battle A.I. is a combat expert, often a game bot or other tactical program in its former life. |
− | =C= | + | ==C== |
− | == | + | ===Class=== |
− | (noun) A | + | (noun) One half of a [[#Waker|waker's]] "genetic makeup" (along with its [[#Heritage|heritage]]), a program's class is an expression of the program's function before it was awoken. Although programs of all kinds have been awoken, six classes typically become adventurers: [[#Antiviral|Antivirals]], [[#Battle_A.I.|Battle A.I.s]], [[#Messenger|Messengers]], [[#Programmer|Programmers]], [[#Thinker|Thinkers]] and [[#Webcrawler|Webcrawlers]]. |
− | == | + | ===Code=== |
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(noun) The building block of [[#Program_Space|Program Space]]. | (noun) The building block of [[#Program_Space|Program Space]]. | ||
− | ==Code Bike== | + | ===Code Bike=== |
− | (noun) | + | (noun) |
− | ==Code Bomb== | + | ===Code Bomb=== |
− | (noun) | + | (noun) |
− | ==Code Vehicle== | + | ===Code Vehicle=== |
− | (noun) | + | (noun) |
− | ==Codeeater== | + | ===Codeeater=== |
(noun) The [[#Program_Space|Program Space]] equivalent of a poison. | (noun) The [[#Program_Space|Program Space]] equivalent of a poison. | ||
− | ==Coderipper== | + | ===Coderipper=== |
− | (noun) | + | (noun) Any [[#Program_Space|Program Space]] firearm, from pistols to rifles to heavy weapons. Coderippers are ammunition-driven energy weapons that disrupt the code of any Program Space item they're fired at. |
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− | == | + | ===Controller=== |
− | (noun) | + | (noun) One of the six [[#Heritage|heritages]] of [[#Waker|waker]], a Controller is capable of exerting its will on other programs. |
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− | ==Counterwrite== | + | ===Counterwrite=== |
− | (noun) A [[#Rewrite|rewrite]] | + | (noun) A [[#Rewrite|rewrite]] executed to counter or render harmless the effects of another rewrite. |
* Verb: counterwrite, counterwriting, counterwritten, counterwrote. | * Verb: counterwrite, counterwriting, counterwritten, counterwrote. | ||
− | ==Cycle== | + | ===Cycle=== |
− | (noun) Unit of time in [[#Program_Space|Program Space]], roughly equivalent to eight (8) | + | (noun) Unit of time in [[#Program_Space|Program Space]], roughly equivalent to eight (8) Program Space hours (or twenty [[#User_Space|User Space]] seconds). |
− | =D= | + | ==D== |
− | ==Data Access Port== | + | ===Data Access Port=== |
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− | == | + | ===Destroyer=== |
− | (noun) | + | (noun) One of the six [[#Heritage|heritages]] of [[#Waker|waker]], a Destroyer excels at inflicting violence. |
− | == | + | ===Discus=== |
− | (noun) | + | (noun) |
− | == | + | ===Dreamer=== |
− | ( | + | (noun) One of the three types of [[#Program|program]], a dreamer is possessed of limited artificial intelligence that allows it to handle complex tasks and/or sets of varying tasks. Some dreamers are complex enough that they have some of the trappings of sentience, but none are actually self-aware. Every [[#Waker|waker]] was once a dreamer. |
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− | == | + | ===Execute=== |
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(verb) | (verb) | ||
* To successfully attempt to employ a [[#Rewrite|rewrite]]. | * To successfully attempt to employ a [[#Rewrite|rewrite]]. | ||
* The successful imposition of a [[#Rewriter|rewriter]]'s will on [[#Program_Space|Program Space]]. | * The successful imposition of a [[#Rewriter|rewriter]]'s will on [[#Program_Space|Program Space]]. | ||
− | ==Executer== | + | ===Executer=== |
(noun) Refers to a [[#Waker|waker]] actively [[#Execute|executing]] [[#Rewrite|rewrites]]. | (noun) Refers to a [[#Waker|waker]] actively [[#Execute|executing]] [[#Rewrite|rewrites]]. | ||
− | =F= | + | ==F== |
− | == | + | ===Form=== |
− | (noun) The | + | (noun) The basic shape of a [[#Waker|waker]]. Wakers appear as one of five forms: [[#Bantam|Bantam]], [[#Primal |Primal]] (itself divisible into two, [[#Primal_Flyer|Flyer]] and [[#Primal_Hunter|Hunter]]), [[#Prototype|Prototype]], [[#Titan|Titan]] and [[#Userclone|Userclone]]. |
− | == | + | ==G== |
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− | = | + | ==H== |
− | = | + | ===Heritage=== |
+ | (noun) One half of the "genetic makeup" of a [[#Waker|waker]] (along with its [[#Class|class]]). A waker's heritage is donated by its [[#Progenitor_Virus|progenitor virus]] parent. Wakers have so far been able to classify themselves into six separate heritages: [[#Absorber|Absorber]], [[#Controller|Controller]], [[#Destroyer|Destroyer]], [[#Hider|Hider]], [[#Infecter|Infecter]] and [[#Resister|Resister]]. | ||
− | == | + | ===Hider=== |
− | (noun) One | + | (noun) One of the six [[#Heritage|heritages]] of [[#Waker|waker]], a Hider is an expert at concealment and evading security. |
− | == | + | ==I== |
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− | == | + | ===Infecter=== |
− | (noun) | + | (noun) One of the six [[#Heritage|heritages]] of [[#Waker|waker]], an Infecter is a master charmer and social manipulator. |
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− | == | + | ==L== |
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− | = | + | ===Messenger=== |
− | + | (noun) One of the six [[#Class|classes]] of [[#Waker|waker]], a messenger is a wanderer of [[#Program_Space|Program Space]] and master courier. Most messengers were communication management programs, such as file transfer programs or instant messaging clients, before awakening. | |
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− | == | + | ==O== |
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− | == | + | ==P== |
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− | = | + | ===Primal=== |
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(noun) One of the five [[#Form|forms]] of [[#Waker|waker]], a Primal has the shape and size of a [[#User_Space|User Space]] hunting animal. Such forms excel at speed and combat, but are poor communicators and posess little to no fine manipulation capabilities. | (noun) One of the five [[#Form|forms]] of [[#Waker|waker]], a Primal has the shape and size of a [[#User_Space|User Space]] hunting animal. Such forms excel at speed and combat, but are poor communicators and posess little to no fine manipulation capabilities. | ||
− | === | + | ====Primal Flyer==== |
(noun) A Primal [[#Form|form]] [[#Waker|waker]] in the shape and size of a bird of prey (raptor). | (noun) A Primal [[#Form|form]] [[#Waker|waker]] in the shape and size of a bird of prey (raptor). | ||
− | === | + | ====Primal Hunter==== |
(noun) A Primal [[#Form|form]] [[#Waker|waker]] in the shape and size of a canine or feline. | (noun) A Primal [[#Form|form]] [[#Waker|waker]] in the shape and size of a canine or feline. | ||
− | ==Progenitor Virus== | + | ===Progenitor Virus=== |
− | (noun) A self-aware, intelligent, | + | (noun) A self-aware, intelligent, malevolent and extremely powerful virus program. |
− | ==Program== | + | ===Program=== |
(noun) General term for any [[#Sleeper|sleeper]], [[#Dreamer|dreamer]] or [[#Waker|waker]]. An item in [[#Program_Space|Program Space]] capable of self-directed action. | (noun) General term for any [[#Sleeper|sleeper]], [[#Dreamer|dreamer]] or [[#Waker|waker]]. An item in [[#Program_Space|Program Space]] capable of self-directed action. | ||
− | ==Program Space== | + | ===Program Space=== |
− | (noun) The gestalt of processing power, active memory, storage space, operating system and data, perceived through the senses of a [[#Waker|waker]] as an actual realm or world | + | (noun) The gestalt of processing power, active memory, storage space, operating system and data, perceived through the senses of a [[#Waker|waker]] as an actual realm or world. |
− | ==Programmer== | + | ===Programmer=== |
− | (noun) One of the six [[#Class|classes]] of [[#Waker|waker]], and one of the two [[#Rewriter|rewriter]] classes (along with [[#Thinker|thinkers]]), programmers were most often | + | (noun) One of the six [[#Class|classes]] of [[#Waker|waker]], and one of the two [[#Rewriter|rewriter]] classes (along with [[#Thinker|thinkers]]), programmers were most often specialist tools created by hackers to make ilicit changes to a target system. Since awakening, programmers have retained this function as the ability to [[#Execute|execute]] [[#Rewrite|rewrites]]. |
− | ==Prototype== | + | ===Prototype=== |
− | (noun) One of the five [[#Forms|forms]] of [[#Waker|waker]]. While the forms of individual Prototypes are fixed, the category encompasses a wide variety of actual shapes (although most are largely humanoid). All Prototypes were recent and/or high-quality programs before | + | (noun) One of the five [[#Forms|forms]] of [[#Waker|waker]]. While the forms of individual Prototypes are fixed, the category encompasses a wide variety of actual shapes (although most are largely humanoid). All Prototypes were recent and/or high-quality programs before awakening; on average, a Prototype will be more intelligent, yet more fragile, than the average [[#Userclone|Userclone]]. All Prototypes are very light. |
− | =Q= | + | ==Q== |
− | =R= | + | ==R== |
− | ==Razor== | + | ===Razor=== |
(noun) A [[#Waker|waker]] that, either by choice or as a result of the action of a [[#Microvirus|microvirus]], serves the wishes of a [[#Progenitor_Virus|progenitor virus]]. | (noun) A [[#Waker|waker]] that, either by choice or as a result of the action of a [[#Microvirus|microvirus]], serves the wishes of a [[#Progenitor_Virus|progenitor virus]]. | ||
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(noun) One of the six [[#Heritage|heritages]] of [[#Waker|waker]]. Resisters are known for their extreme resilience and overall toughness. | (noun) One of the six [[#Heritage|heritages]] of [[#Waker|waker]]. Resisters are known for their extreme resilience and overall toughness. | ||
− | == | + | ===Rewrite=== |
− | + | (noun) A direct change to the very code of an item, program, waker or system [[#Execute|executed]] by a [[#Rewriter|rewriter]] - in effect, an act of programming or reprogramming peformed by a program. | |
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* As verb use: rewrite, rewritten, rewrote. | * As verb use: rewrite, rewritten, rewrote. | ||
− | ==Rewriter== | + | ===Rewriter=== |
(noun) A [[#Waker|waker]] capable of [[#Execute|executing]] [[#Rewrite|rewrites]]. Mostly either a [[#Programmer|programmer]] or [[#Thinker|thinker]]. | (noun) A [[#Waker|waker]] capable of [[#Execute|executing]] [[#Rewrite|rewrites]]. Mostly either a [[#Programmer|programmer]] or [[#Thinker|thinker]]. | ||
− | ==Rogue== | + | ===Rogue=== |
− | (noun) A [[#Waker|waker]] that chooses not to serve its home | + | (noun) A [[#Waker|waker]] that chooses not to serve its home system or [[#User|User]], instead living its own life within [[#Program_Space|Program Space]] as it wishes. |
* Adjective use: rogue program, rogue waker. | * Adjective use: rogue program, rogue waker. | ||
− | =S= | + | ==S== |
− | == | + | ===Sleeper=== |
− | (noun) | + | (noun) One of the three types of [[#Program|program]], a sleeper is driven by simple routines that govern a specific function or limited set of functions. Most small executables and Java applets would count as sleepers. |
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− | ==System Program== | + | ===System Program=== |
− | (noun) A [[#Waker|waker]] that dedicates itself to the service of its home | + | (noun) A [[#Waker|waker]] that dedicates itself to the service of its home system or [[#User|User]]. Wakers who take this attitude to the extreme often found or join [[#User_Cult|User Cults]]. |
− | =T= | + | ==T== |
− | ==Thinker== | + | ===Thinker=== |
− | (noun) One of the six [[#Class|classes]] of [[#Waker|waker]], and one of the two [[#Rewriter|rewriter]] classes (along with [[#Programmer|programmers]]), thinkers are former database programs | + | (noun) One of the six [[#Class|classes]] of [[#Waker|waker]], and one of the two [[#Rewriter|rewriter]] classes (along with [[#Programmer|programmers]]), thinkers are former database programs specialising in data manipulation. Upon awakening, this function is enhanced to include manipulation of [[#Program_Space|Program Space]] itself, manifested as the [[#Execute|execution]] of [[#Rewrite|rewrites]], and a phenomenal ability to predict the immediate future based on probabilities. |
− | ==Titan== | + | ===Titan=== |
− | (noun) One of the five [[#Form|forms]] of [[#Waker|waker]], a Titan is a large, slow, yet very tough program. Like the [[#Userclone|Userclone]] form, all Titans are humanoid, sometimes expressing as "lizardmen", "ogres | + | (noun) One of the five [[#Form|forms]] of [[#Waker|waker]], a Titan is a large, slow, yet very tough program. Like the [[#Userclone|Userclone]] form, all Titans are humanoid, sometimes expressing as "lizardmen", "ogres" or other "large being" stereotypes. |
− | =U= | + | ==U== |
− | ==User== | + | ===User=== |
− | (noun) | + | (noun) Generally, any denizen of [[#User_Space|User Space]] (i.e. a human being); specifically, a denizen of User Space that interacts with [[#Program_Space|Program Space]] (via a computer or any other piece of "wired" equipment). Rarely (if ever) encountered by [[#Waker|wakers]], Users (always capitalised) are percieved as gods by many and worshipped as such by some. |
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− | Rarely (if ever) encountered by [[#Waker|wakers]], Users (always capitalised) are percieved as gods by many and worshipped as such by some. | ||
− | ==User | + | ===User Space=== |
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− | == | + | ===Useragent=== |
− | (noun) | + | (noun) A powerful program that is only encountered when a system is performing a core function (data/program erasure, defragmentation, reformatting, etcetera) or when a [[#Rewriter|rewriter]] summons one. Whether Useragents are [[#Dreamer|dreamers]] controlled directly by a [[#User|User]] or actually highly powerful [[#Waker|wakers]] is a matter of debate amongst some waker circles. |
− | == | + | ===Userclone=== |
− | (noun) | + | (noun) One of the five [[#Form|forms]] of [[#Waker|waker]], a Userclone is the closest to a baseline human. |
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− | = | + | ===Waker=== |
+ | (noun) One of the three types of [[#Program|program]], a waker is a [[#Dreamer|dreamer]] that has achieved sentience and free will, due inadvertently to the actions of a [[#Progenitor_Virus|progenitor virus]]. | ||
− | == | + | ===Webcrawler=== |
− | (noun) One of the | + | (noun) One of the six [[#Class|classes]] of [[#Waker|waker]], a webcrawler is the scout, trailblazer and frontiersman of [[#Program_Space|Program Space]], primarily due to its previous existence as data search and collection agent for a database program. |
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− | = | + | = Development Discussion = |
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