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Self-Igniter A self-lighting cigarette.
(From The Howling Bounders [1949] by Jack Vance) |
Space-Post A trading post in space.
(From Episode On Dhee Minor [1939] by Harry Walton) |
Robot Observatory A fully automated astronomical observatory, placed on a planet (typically, one that does not support human life).
(From Space Rating [1939] by John Berryman) |
Hall of Euthanasia A place for (mostly) voluntary suicide.
(From One Against The Legion [1939] by Jack Williamson) |
Spacecraft Invisibility Electronics A means of rendering a spacecraft invisible to detection by electromagnetic means.
(From One Against The Legion [1939] by Jack Williamson) |
Outbound Interplanetary Traffic The rules of the spacelanes.
(From One Against The Legion [1939] by Jack Williamson) |
Atomic Torch An atomic-powered cutting and welding tool.
(From One Against The Legion [1939] by Jack Williamson) |
Geopeller An atomic powered, miniaturized means of propulsion.
(From One Against The Legion [1939] by Jack Williamson) |
Visiwave Even faster than ultrawave! a means of instantaneous communication over lightyear distances.
(From One Against The Legion [1939] by Jack Williamson) |
Ground-to-Orbit Ferry A kind of space shuttle craft.
(From The Moon is a Harsh Mistress [1966] by Robert Heinlein) |
Aerocab (Aeroflyer) A electric flying taxi, or car.
(From Ralph 124c 41 + [1911] by Hugo Gernsback) |
Submarine Tube A means of transport between Europe and North America via underwater tubes.
(From An Express of the Future [1895] by Michel Verne) |
Asteroid Prison A jail is the sole occupant of an asteroid.
(From One Against The Legion [1939] by Jack Williamson) |
Alien Self-Government Rules to assure intelligent aliens the right to govern themselves in freedom.
(From Co-Operate or Else [1942] by A.E. van Vogt) |
Auto-Clerk An automated accounting system.
(From Beyond This Horizon [1942] by Robert Heinlein) |
Interstellar Laser Propulsion System A means of traveling to the stars, using a Sol-based laser system and light sail-equipped ship.
(From Rocheworld [1985] by Robert Forward) |
IntruGrab A system designed to capture intruders.
(From The Hunch [1961] by Christopher Anvil) |
Astroposit Retro-style system provides a readout on your position anywhere in the galaxy.
(From The Hunch [1961] by Christopher Anvil) |
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