Raising Caine

APPENDIX B

Useful Acronyms and Slang

ACS: attitude control thruster

AMP: automated munitions platform

CIC: combat information center

CINC or C-in-C: Commander in Chief or Commander in Charge

CoDevCo: Colonial Development Combine

CTR: Consolidated Terran Republic

HALO: high altitude/low opening

MAP: magnetically (or magnetohydrodynamically) accelerated plasma

PDF: point defense fire

RFS: Russlavic Federation ship

ROV: remote operated vehicle

TOCIO: TransOceanic Commercial and Industrial Organization

UCS: United Commonwealth(s) ship