Glossary

This is a glossary of terms unique to the Celestial Lance Universe, as well as other helpful terms that come up in various stories.

Unique terms

Dead end

A star system with only one wormhole node. Examples include the Hana-ka-lau-‘ai system. See Category:Dead ends.

Hub

A star system with at least two wormhole nodes. Most star systems that have wormholes have more than one.

Orphan

A star system with no known wormholes. See Category:Orphans.

Node

A wormhole opening. This is where ships enter and exit the wormhole.

Superhub

A star system containing more than ten wormhole nodes. Examples include Arcturus and Sol. See Category:Superhubs.

General terms

Aspinward

In the opposite direction as the galaxy spins

Coreward

Toward the galactic core

Downward

Moving below the galactic plane on the side of Alpha Gruis/Alnair

Rimward

Toward the edge of the galaxy

Spinward

In the same direction as the galaxy is spinning

Upward

Moving above the galactic plane on the side of Polaris