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| Hive Mind A group mind. (From The Face of the Deep [1942] by Edmond Hamilton) |
| Ship's Artificial Gravity A very early mention of the term. (From Buck Rogers, 2430 AD [1929] by Philip Nowlan (w/D. Calkins)) |
| Rocket Pistol Using pistol rounds to maneuver in space. (From Buck Rogers, 2430 AD [1929] by Philip Nowlan (w/D. Calkins)) |
| Oxygen Weeds Plants that create oxygen on a planet with little breathable air. (From The Sands of Mars [1951] by Arthur C. Clarke) |
| Centrifugal Force Creates 'Artificial Gravity' Using centrifugal force in a rotating cylinder as a substitute for gravity. (From The Prince of Space [1931] by Jack Williamson) |
| Ships With Legs Space ships with mechanical limbs for walking the Earth. (From Buck Rogers, 2430 AD [1929] by Philip Nowlan (w/D. Calkins)) |
| Atomic Shell A nuclear munition, fired from a cannon. (From Buck Rogers, 2430 AD [1929] by Philip Nowlan (w/D. Calkins)) |
| Spacefaring A nation or people who explore and trade in space. (From Citizen of the Galaxy [1957] by Robert Heinlein) |
| Reflectocosmic Spectrometer A device that detects and measures cosmic rays that reflect from different metals. (From Buck Rogers, 2430 AD [1929] by Philip Nowlan (w/D. Calkins)) |
| Ship Pushes Moon Altering the course of a small moon by pushing on it with a rocket motor. (From Buck Rogers, 2430 AD [1929] by Philip Nowlan (w/D. Calkins)) |
| Force-Ray A large, hand-held spear of force. (From Buck Rogers, 2430 AD [1929] by Philip Nowlan (w/D. Calkins)) |
| Aerocab A floating taxicab. (From Buck Rogers, 2430 AD [1929] by Philip Nowlan (w/D. Calkins)) |
| Hypnotelevisor A device that displays memories directly on a helmet screen. (From Buck Rogers, 2430 AD [1929] by Philip Nowlan (w/D. Calkins)) |
| Metalloglass A transparent "glass" made of metal. (From Buck Rogers, 2430 AD [1929] by Philip Nowlan (w/D. Calkins)) |
| Lift Chair A single occupant lifted by great birds. (From The Last Castle [1967] by Jack Vance) |
| Mutant A new organism resulting from an alteration in the DNA sequence of its genome or chromosome. (From The 100th Generation [1934] by Nat Schachner) |
| Ray Pistol A handheld device for projecting radiative force of some kind. (From The Black Star Passes [1930] by John W. Campbell) |
| Altitude Suit Special gear for venturing out at high altitude or even space. (From The Black Star Passes [1930] by John W. Campbell) |
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