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Vacuum Tractor
A small transport used on the surface of the moon, in vacuum.
(From Moonwalk [1952] by H.B. Fyfe)
Moonwalk
To traverse the Earth's moon on foot, in a space suit.
(From Moonwalk [1952] by H.B. Fyfe)
Electronic Brain
Inorganic matter functioning as a source of intelligence and action.
(From Alchemy of Outer Space [1938] by D.L. James)
Life Wand
Shoots a powerful ray of energy.
(From Double Star [1956] by Robert Heinlein)
Martian City
The habitation of intelligent Martians.
(From Across the Zodiac [1880] by Percy Greg)
Vapor Cloud
Corrosive gas destroys ships.
(From The Cosmic Poachers [1953] by Philip K. Dick)
Bodyphone
A unique designation for a personal phone you can carry with you.
(From The Star Beast [1954] by Robert Heinlein)
Nearside (Near Side)
The side of the moon closest to the earth.
(From The Moon Master [1930] by Charles W. Diffin)
Pilot's Tank
For high gee boosting.
(From Sky Lift [1953] by Robert Heinlein)
Flying Cone
A vehicle for 1-3 persons that hovers and has mechanical arms.
(From Fugitive of the Stars [1957] by Edmond Hamilton)
Palm Key-Plate
A plate that accepts palms that have been verified.
(From The Stars are The Styx [1950] by Theodore Sturgeon)
Robotrix
A robot, female in appearance.
(From Flow My Tears, The Policeman Said [1974] by Philip K. Dick)
Television 'Phone
A video call.
(From The Sword and the Atopen [1930] by Taylor H. Greenfield)
Up-and-Down Orientation
Designed and constructed as if gravity were a factor.
(From Waldo [1942] by Robert Heinlein)
Artificial Sun
Use of a single large artifact to provide sunlight to a city or a world.
(From The Bride of Osirus [1927] by Otis Adelbert Kline)
Reflected Artificial Sun
Sending light to another planet via mirror.
(From Revolt on Inferno [1931] by Victor Rousseau)
Air-Dock
A docking mechanism that seems to catch a descending space-ship in mid-air.
(From Revolt on Inferno [1931] by Victor Rousseau)
Ten Million Mile Searchlight
You need to see where you're going.
(From Revolt on Inferno [1931] by Victor Rousseau)
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