Icarus Jargon

Terminology

 * A.L.F.: Alien Liaison Force. Now-defunct division of UPAC established to study and cooperate with new alien species. The unit was regarded as a kind of exile assignment and was reserved for problematic or trouble-prone soldiers.
 * G.E.C.: Genetically Enhanced Corpsman. Several successful generations of genetically modified super-soldiers. The program was contracted to CODE by the UPAC.
 * E.L.F.: Engineered Life Forms. Completely synthetic organisms developed by CODE. The programs were a closely guarded secret until several public incidences involving significant loss of civilian life led to their abandonment. Now a derogatory term used for the products of the very successful G.E.C. programs.

Organizations

 * Alpha System:The solar system you call home
 * SOHQs:(pronounced socks) Solar Orbit Headquarters of major Earth corporations

Major Space-Going organizations

 * The UPAC:United Planetary Aeronautics Corps
 * CODE:Cheney Orbital Defense Enterprises
 * Aztechnology