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These are things that may of had you confused in LAPIS. When reading, if you see this symbol beside it * then have no fear! It's right here for you to uncover.

Keep reading!

~Maddie

Aarons- Trevone Aarons, the 64th President of the United States (2184-2188). In office at the beginning of the downfall into the Continental Apocalypse.

Altum (All-tum)- The Language spoken by Altuvalen, one of the closest Terrestrial Allies of Earth from the Vorso Galaxy, or the Pinwheel Galaxy as we call it today 

Bullchitna (bull-ch-it-na)- An Alaskan slang term that stands for "Bull Sh**"

Clarus (Claire-Us)- Month of the year, presently known as June

Continental Apocalypse- around 2200, the governments of most countries on Earth collapsed due to depleting economies, uprisings, and faltering rulers. Nuclear Wars raged, killing approximately 6.6 Billion people in a span of 30 years. Only 5 of the once existing 213 countries still stood when all came to peace finally; The United States, Australia, Japan, France, and Cuba. At the end, the Great Uniting came into existence.

Faxsens(Fax-sens)- Then Language spoken by the Faxcaecus, a Terrestrian Allie of Earth from the Opes Galaxy, or the Whirlpool Galaxy as we call it today

Gelus(g-L-us)- The high rank base very well known for it's high caliber soldiers, advancing technology, and the research of Jeweloids. It is located in the mountains of the Summan Territory, and is numbered 035

Great Uniting- At the end of the Continental Apocalypse, in which the two current continental countries where created, Vesperia and Orienus, with similar governments. The United States' ideals where put into place, mixed with many contributions from the annexed nations. This is also when many new laws and constitutions were set, such as the placement of Vivrex. These principles are still what the countries follow today.

Insanity State- The limit where the Jeweloid may or may not go into a state of confusion or even criminal insanity. It's caused by the type of radiation that their power shocks leave over, as well as stress. It's also in this state the the Jeweloid's true potential and strengths are revealed, even to the point of the release of their soul weapon.

Jeweloid- The term used for the beings which are stronger then normal soldiers, and actually have powers. These advanced humans over time were trapped and frozen in special pieces of ice throughout the globes oceans, and as time passed, absorbed the special abilities of the ice that they were encased in. They were recently discovered, and have been said to be probably the best thing for the military since the gun was invented, and are being trained to fight with the Earth's soldiers against the Noxcus

Liber Base(Lie-ber)- The Vesperian Base located near current Miami in Stellos

Lux- Month of the year, presently known as May

Nocan(No-Can)- The Language spoken by the Nocanna, a Terrestrial Allie of Earth from the Triangulum Galaxy

Noxcus (Nox-Cuss)- The advanced Terrestrial civilization that resides in the Black Eye Galaxy. They have declared War against Earth and it's Allies, and possess the ability to Influence actions by mind control. Other information is little known 

Orcus (or-cuss)- A term used in the place of the common phrase 'euthanize', or, to put to death to end one's suffering

Orienus (Or-een-us)- The Eastern Continent/Country of Earth. Very Influenced by Japan, France, and Australia. Has a Democracy just as Vesperia, and speak mainly Japanese and English

Plannis Valley- A peaceful Territory of Vesperia located in what's currently Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska, and parts of Colorado. Known well for the mass exports of wheat, corn, and other vegetation that thrive in the valley. Home to rather small towns, with three cities at the center and two on the outside edges. The city at the middle was attacked in the Plannis Massacre

Plannis Massacre (Plan-iss)- Occurred in 2995, when a squad of 5 Noxcus ships attacked the Plannis Valley at the heart of Vesperia, killing over 10,000 innocent civilians in their bloody raid. This enraged the Vesperian and Orien people and it's allies, sparking the current war

Power Processor- A unit of the base where Jeweloids are made safe by the standards of Gelus. In the process, there is a limit where the Jeweloid may or may not go into a state of confusion or even slight criminal insanity which is caused by the type of radiation that their power shocks leave over, as well as stress. At that time, they will lose the ability to make clear decisions, and make the choice between right and wrong to the point that may even perceive allies as an enemy, and might attack. Only when the Jeweloid that's ordained to watch is able to see a steady and controlled pattern of her power will the state begin to fade off

Power Shock- A shock wave like experience that occurs when a Jeweloid's power levels spike, impact can vary with the rank of the Jeweloid

Recens (Re-sens)- Month of the year, presently known as August

Regerus (Re-ger-us)- The Noxcus Overlord who called for the war

Saxcotes (Sax-Coats)- The Language spoken by Jacboatus, our strongest Terrestrial Allies from the Magister Galaxy, or Galaxy NGC 6872 as we know it today 

Soul Weapon- The weapon that forms from a Jeweloid's controlled power. It's the main way Jeweloids use their power. Jeweloids usually name their Soul Weapon something that has to do with their past or home.

Stellos (Stell-O-s)- A Territory located in current Florida, southern Georgia, and southern Alabama. Name comes from the latin word Stello, which means "Bright Star" or "Sun".

Summan (Su-Man)- The Territory where Gelus is located. Today, it's currently Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and parts of south western Canada. Name means "Flow Under" in Latin.

Vesperia (Ve-spear-E-a)- The Western Continent/Country of Earth. Very influenced by the United States, from it's government to military. A democracy and speak mainly Japanese and English. Name originates from the Latin word Vesper, meaning "West".

Veteres (Ve-tear-E-s)- Territory of Western Orienus presently known as England, Spain, and parts of France. Name means "Old Country" in Latin.

Vivrex (Viv-Rex)- The commander over all of either Vesperia or Orienus, the position most similar to the US President. Name means "Supportive Chief" in Latin.

Wilco (Will-Co)- A military term, means "OK"/"Understood".