FOUNDATIONS OF THE WORLD
GLOSSARY AND PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
The following is a glossary of characters, terms, and locations mentioned throughout this and subsequent books of the Awakened series.
The vowels section below contains characters, or arrangements of characters, which are used in the pronunciation section of glossary entries. Each vowel sound is followed by an example of common words using the same sound.
The additional consonants section also contains characters, or arrangements of characters, which are used in the pronunciation section of glossary entries. These sounds are not used in the English language, but examples are found in other languages and are listed for reference.
Glossary entries contain the word or phrase, its correct pronunciation (including syllables and emphasis) if needed, and a description. The format for each entry is as follows:
Word or phrase \pro-nun-see-ey-shuhn\ Description
VOWELS
[a] apple, sad [ey] hate, day [ah] arm, father [air] dare, careful [e] empty, get [ee] eat, see [eer] ear, hero [er] early, word [i] it, finish [ahy] sight, blind [o] odd, frost [oh] open, road [ew] food, shrewd [oo] good, book [oi] oil, choice [ou] loud, how [uh] under, tugADDITIONAL CONSONANTS
[r] rojo (Spanish) [zh] joie de vivre (French) [kh] loch (Scots)GLOSSARY
Adair Lorus \uh-dair lohr-uhs\ Former colonel and governor of Bastul. Husband of Maeryn. Father of Kael and Aelia.
Aelia Lorus \ey-lee-uh lohr-uhs\ Daughter of Adair and Maeryn Lorus. Sibling of Kael Lorus. Wife of Dacien Gallus. Mother of Suline Gallus.
AI (Artificial Intelligence) The intelligence exhibited by machines or software and the branch of computer science dedicated to developing it. Artificial intelligence. (2014, March 15). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 17:08, March 20, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Artificial_intelligence&oldid=599756480
Aksai Chin One of two main disputed border areas between China and India. Aksai Chin. (2014, February 7). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 17:10, March 20, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aksai_Chin&oldid=594364392
Amatru \ah-mah-trew\ The combined military forces in the Eternal realm who are faithful to the Holy One. The angelic military.
Amy Marshall \ey-mee mahr-shuhl\ Wife of Liam Marshall, the younger of Rhiannon Marshall’s two sons.
Anatoly Rugov \a-nah-toh-lee rew-gahv\ Former director of Null’s Eastern Operations Division (EOD); responsible for all the agency’s operations in Russia, Asia, and Australia. Cover identity for Satarel.
Armaros \ahr-mahr-ohs\ One of the mystical beings Saba names after the defeat of the All-Powerful.
Assistant Team Leader (ATL) A member of one of Null’s tactical teams, responsible for the team’s training, medical care, and long-range defensive weaponry.
Baraquijal \bah-rahk-wi-zhahl\ One of the mystical beings Saba names after the defeat of the All-Powerful.
Bastul \ba-stewl\ Southern-most city in the Orudan Empire, located at the tip of the Southern Territory. Formerly referred to as the “Southern Jewel” for its glittering beauty in the way that its waters reflected both sunrises and sunsets.
Bastul Outpost Formerly, the High Temple of the Kaliel. Officially renamed by the Orudan Empire after its seizure during the battle against Rameel.
BioSynthe Global The parent company over a global network of subsidiaries founded for the advancement of numerous scientific fields, such as molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry. Owned by Kokabiel.
Bolt Thrower Also called ballista. A platform-mounted missile system used in ancient civilizations, similar to an oversized crossbow.
Brendan Marshall \bren-den mahr-shuhl\ The older of Rhiannon Marshall’s two sons.
Christopher Greer \kri-stoh-fer greer\ One of Devon Greer’s youngest twin sons.
CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) The CAA is the statutory corporation which oversees and regulates all aspects of civil aviation in the United Kingdom. Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom). (2014, March 16). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:43, March 20, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Civil_Aviation_Authority_(United_Kingdom)&oldid=599882268
COMM Abbreviation for communications. The communications system used for Null’s field operations.
COMM Operator (Communications Operator) A member of one of Null’s tactical teams, responsible for relaying the team’s movements to their operational command.
COMM Relay Station One of several communications hubs located throughout the world, responsible for coordinating and managing Null’s internal communications system.
Command In a localized sense, the title used during a field operation to designate the mission’s base of operations and communications hub. In a generalized sense, the title used to refer to Null’s global headquarters.
Command Room The central area, typically a single room, where both field operations and intelligence groups coordinate activities for an operation. Every divisional and regional facility of Null used to conduct field operations contains a command room.
Dacien Gallus \dey-see-en gal-uhs\ Formerly the general of the Southern Territory of the Orudan Empire. Currently the general of the newly created Western Territory. Friend of Kael Lorus. Husband of Aelia Gallus. Father of Suline Gallus.
Darren Jensen \dair-en jen-suhn\ Formerly the second security officer (S-2) on TAC 1.
Daud \doud\ Formerly a lieutenant in Armaros’ army of personal guards.
Deputy Director (Null) The highest position of authority within one of Null’s regional offices.
Devon Greer \de-vuhn greer\ Team leader (TL) of TAC 1.
Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) A weapon that emits energy in an aimed direction without the means of a projectile. By transferring energy to a target, it can be used for lethal or non-lethal means. Directed-energy weapon. (2014, March 20). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 16:15, March 21, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Directed-energy_weapon&oldid=600415994
Director (Null) The highest position of authority within one of Null’s divisions.
Edwyn Pierce (Sir) \ed-win peers\ Founder of Unus Communications. Appointed as a UN special ambassador for Middle East peace negotiations.
Khalid Muzar (Dr.) \kah-leed mew-zahr\ Macroeconomics expert. Author of the New York Times bestseller, Oil: The Fuel of a Global Economy.
Dual-Origin Principle Refers to the phenomenon that a living being who comes into existence in the Temporal realm also comes into existence in the Eternal realm. This principle has been exploited by the Marotru to increase their military strength in a realm where nothing new can be created through normal means.
Eastern Operations Division (EOD) A division of Null, headquartered in Moscow, Russia; responsible for operations in Russia, Asia, and Australia.
Electrochromatic Also called electrochromism. The phenomenon displayed by some materials of reversibly changing color when electrical charge is applied. Electrochromism. (2014, February 6). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 16:26, March 21, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Electrochromism&oldid=594202962
Eric Thompson \air-ik tomp-suhn\ Assistant team leader (ATL) of TAC 1.
Eternal Realm The portion of the creation spectrum that is eternal, in contrast to the portion that is temporal.
Eva Martinez \ey-vuh mahr-tee-nez\ Daughter of John and Yvette Martinez.
EVAC Abbreviation for evacuation.
Ezekiyel \ez-e-kee-el\ One of the mystical beings Saba names after the defeat of the All-Powerful.
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) An agency of the United States Department of Transportation responsible for regulating and overseeing all aspects of American civil aviation.
Falton A Null TECH specialist assigned to work with TAC 1.
Field Operations (Field OPs) A department within each of Null’s regional offices, responsible for planning and conducting field operations.
Frank Bradley \freynk brad-lee\ Communications Coordinator, temporarily assigned to base security in Aksai Chin.
Geiger Counter \gahy-ger\ Also called A Geiger–Müller counter. A type of particle detector that measures ionizing radiation. Geiger counter. (2014, March 17). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 16:37, March 21, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Geiger_counter&oldid=599949211
George Barrett \johrj bair-it\ Former deputy director of Null’s South and Central Americas office.
Greg Suncio \greyg suhn-see-oh\ Former head of field operations for Null’s South and Central Americas office.
Gryllus \gril-uhs\ Captain of the trade vessel in which Kael hid after escaping the Monastery. Usually referred to as Captain.
Gunwale \guhn-weyl\ The top edge of the side of a boat. Gunwale. (2013, October 28). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 16:39, March 21, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gunwale&oldid=579030361
HALO \hey-loh\ Acronym for high-altitude, low opening. A method of delivering personnel, equipment, and supplies from a transport aircraft at a high altitude via free-fall parachute insertion. High-altitude military parachuting. (2014, March 12). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 16:43, March 21, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=High-altitude_military_parachuting&oldid=599270375
Head of Field Operations A position of authority at each of Null’s regional offices responsible for tactical teams, security, and coordination of field operations.
Head of Intelligence A position of authority at each Null’s regional offices responsible for collecting and analyzing intelligence data.
Hong Kong Garrison The garrison of the PLA in Hong Kong.
Horn Cleat A two-sided apparatus to which a rope is secured.
INTEL Abbreviation for intelligence. A piece of valuable data or information about a subject or enemy. Also used to refer to an intelligence group at one of Null’s regional offices.
Intelligence A department within one of Null’s regional offices responsible for collecting and analyzing intelligence data.
IR Abbreviation for infrared.
Jim Helmsley \jim helm-zlee\ Former director of Null’s Western Operations Division, responsible for all the agency’s operations in North, Central, and South America.
John Martinez \jahn mahr-tee-nez\ The first security officer (S-1) of TAC 1.
Joshua Greer \jah-shew-uh greer\ The oldest son of Devon Greer.
Kael Lorus \keyl lohr-uhs\ Son of Adair Lorus and Maeryn Lorus. Sibling of Aelia Gallus. Uncle of Suline Gallus.
Kaliel \kuh-leel\ An ancient cult dedicated to serving the demon god Rameel and reclaiming the earth for his ownership. The Kaliel predated the Orudan Empire and had already vanished into folklore by the time of the Empire’s establishment.
Katrina Greer \kuh-tree-nuh greer\ Wife of Devon Greer. Also called Trina.
Key One of the nine items crafted by the Myndar Ezekiyel, which allow beings to move from one temporal world to another through the portal.
Kinetic Energy In physics, the kinetic energy of an object is the energy which it possesses due to its motion. Kinetic energy. (2014, March 19). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 18:41, March 21, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kinetic_energy&oldid=600243693
Kokabiel \koh-kuh-bee-el\ One of the mystical beings Saba names after the defeat of the All-Powerful.
Korgan \kohr-gen\ The barbaric peoples of the uncharted lands northeast of the Northern Wall of the Orudan Empire. Also called Korgs.
LED Acronym for light-emitting diode.
Lemus \lee-muhs\ Former colonel and governor of Bastul, appointed as Adair’s replacement after Adair’s disappearance.
Leoran \ley-ohr-uhn\ Capital city of the Southern Territory of the Orudan Empire, located southwest of Orud.
Liam Marshall \lee-uhm mahr-shuhl\ The younger of Rhiannon Marshall’s two sons.
Low-Ready A downward-angled position of a held firearm which allows an unobstructed view to the front, and keeps the weapon readily available for use on short notice.
Madison Greer \ma-di-suhn greer\ Daughter of Devon and Katrina Greer. Also called Maddie.
Maeryn Lorus \mair-en lohr-uhs\ Former governess of Bastul. Wife of Adair Lorus. Mother of Kael Lorus and Aelia Gallus. Grandmother of Suline Gallus. First Empress of the Orudan Empire.
Magnus Calidon \mag-nuhs kal-i-don\ Former general of the Northern Territory of the Orudan Empire who later became emperor. Former leader of the Resistance. Former high priest of the Kaliel.
Malmstrom Air Force Base A United States Air Force base in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, United States. It is the home of the 341st Missile Wing of the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). Malmstrom Air Force Base. (2014, January 31). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 18:49, March 21, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Malmstrom_Air_Force_Base&oldid=593249856
Mark The team leader of a Null tactical team who discovers one of Armaros’ projects in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Mark Zylski \mahrk zil-skee\ Former COMM operator for TAC 1.
Marotru \mah–roh-trew\ The combined military forces in the Eternal realm who have rebelled against the Holy One. The demonic military.
Monastery The place where Kael was raised and trained in the arts of war. An island facility previously owned and operated by the Kaliel. Officially renamed Suppard Outpost after its seizure by the Orudan Empire.
M-SPEC Abbreviation for multi-spectral imaging system. The imaging system used by all of Null’s intelligence groups for analysis of electromagnetic radiation data.
Myndar \min-dahr\ The singular term for a member of the Myndarym.
Myndarym \min-dahr-im\ The plural term for the angelic race entrusted with reshaping the Temporal realm after its separation from the Eternal realm.
Nephiylim \nef-eel-im\ The plural term for the offspring of angelic-human or angelic-animal copulation.
Night Vision Device (NVD) A vision apparatus which amplifies ambient light to allow visibility during nighttime or in locations of darkness.
Nijambu \ni-jam-bew\ An ancient and primitive trade port, far to the south and beyond the reach of the Orudan Empire. One of the last functional pieces of infrastructure of a civilization that began its decline before the Orudan Empire was founded.
Nikolaus Almstedt \nik-oh-luhs ahlm-stet\ Former team leader for Bravo Team, a tactical team at Null’s Scandinavia and Eastern Europe office.
Null A secret organization, formerly the Global Conspiracies Division of the CIA, formed to investigate and combat global conspiracies through the employment of intelligence and paramilitary operations.
Objective Data Composition (ODC) A compilation of graphical and alphanumeric data, displayed in a command room during a Null field operation. Typically centered around the operational objective, the ODC displays terrain and atmospheric data as well as Team movements.
OFCOM (Federal Office of Communications) A communications regulatory agency for Switzerland. Federal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications. (2013, December 12). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 18:59, March 21, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Federal_Department_of_Environment,_Transport,_Energy_and_Communications&oldid=585752903
Oil Field A region with an abundance of oil wells extracting petroleum (crude oil) from below ground. Oil field. (2014, March 5). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:03, March 21, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Oil_field&oldid=598323425
OP Abbreviation for operation.
Oranius \oh-ran-ee-uhs\ The lieutenant who served under Dacien Gallus when he was captain of the guard in the city of Bastul. Having been left in charge of the city since the Syvaku invasion, Oranius now functions as the city leader.
Orud \oh-ruhd\ Capital city of the Orudan Empire.
Orudan \oh-rew-dan\ The people of the Empire of Orud.
Overmap Similar to a Null ODC, an overmap is a compilation of graphical and alphanumeric data available to Armaros’ personal guards, displayed in their individual fields-of-view.
PLA (People’s Liberation Army) The military of the Communist Party of China.
Pops The grandfather of Eric Thompson.
Portal The device which allows passage between the three worlds of the Temporal realm.
Ragnarök In Norse mythology, Ragnarök is a series of future events, including a great battle foretold to ultimately result in the death of a number of major figures (including the gods Odin, Thor, Týr, Freyr, Heimdallr, and Loki), the occurrence of various natural disasters, and the subsequent submersion of the world in water. Ragnarök. (2014, April 17). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 20:52, April 23, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ragnar%C3%B6k&oldid=604631875
Rameel \rah-mey-el\ The All-Powerful. One of the mystical beings Saba names after the defeat of the Kaliel.
Rhiannon Marshall \ree-a-nuhn mahr-shuhl\ Former director of Null’s Central Operations Division, responsible for all the agency’s operations in Europe and Africa.
RHIB Acronym for rigid-hull inflatable-boat.
Roger McKendrick \rah-jer mik-ken-drik\ Team leader for TAC 12
Rubik’s Cube A 3-D combination puzzle invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik. Rubik’s Cube. (2014, March 19). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:13, March 21, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rubik%27s_Cube&oldid=600273704
Ruslan Tokar \ruhs-lan toh-kar\ Deputy director of Null’s Eastern Operations Division (EOD).
Ryan Collins \rahy-an kahl-inz\ One member of the two-man transport team assigned to move Adair from Null’s Western Operations Division in McLean, Virginia, to its South and Central Americas office in Bogotá, Colombia. Deceased sibling of Sean Collins.
Saba \sah-bah\ Kael’s childhood mentor. Friend of the Lorus family. Also known as Sariel.
Sariel \sah-ree-el\ Formerly a soldier in the Amatru, a Myndar who fled from the Eternal realm and later waged war against the other rebellious Myndarym.
SAT Abbreviation for satellite.
Satarel \sah-tah-rel\ One of the mystical beings Saba names after the defeat of the All-Powerful.
Sean Collins \shahn kahl-inz\ One member of the two-man transport team assigned to move Adair from Null’s Western Operations Division in McLean, Virginia, to its South and Central Americas office in Bogotá, Colombia. Brother of Ryan Collins.
Sebastian Greer \se-bas-teeuhn greer\ One of Devon Greer’s youngest twin sons.
SEC Abbreviation for security.
Security Leader A position of authority within a Null regional office responsible for managing security efforts. The security leader reports directly to the head of field operations.
Security Officer Two of the five members of a Null tactical team, responsible for observation and medium-range, heavy defense weaponry.
Security Team A defense-oriented group of soldiers within a Null regional office, whose purpose is to secure Null personnel and facilities. As a general term, it can refer to one or more ten-person teams, or the entire security force.
Security Detail A team assigned to protect the personal security of an individual or group. Can be made up of military personnel, private security contractors, or law enforcement agents. Also called PSD (Protective Services Detail, Personal Security Detachment, or Personal Security Detail). Security detail. (2014, February 12). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:26, March 21, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Security_detail&oldid=595142909
Senior Analyst The senior member of a Null intelligence group, responsible for collecting and analyzing intelligence data. The senior analyst reports directly to the head of intelligence.
Shaper Slang term for a Myndar.
Shape/Shaping The ability of a Myndar to change its form, or the form of another being or object.
Skradek \skra-dek\ One of the generals in Armaros’ army of personal guards.
SOCOM (United States Special Operations Command, or USSOCOM) The Unified Combatant Command charged with overseeing the various Special Operations Component Commands of the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps of the United States Armed Forces. United States Special Operations Command. (2014, March 19). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:36, March 21, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=United_States_Special_Operations_Command&oldid=600250653
Suline Gallus \sew-leen gal-uhs\ Daughter of Dacien Gallus and Aelia Gallus. Granddaughter of Maeryn Lorus and Adair Lorus. Niece of Kael Lorus.
Susan The homecare nurse hired by Eric Thompson to take care of his ailing grandfather, Pops.
Syvaku \si-vuh-kew\ The barbaric peoples of the uncharted territory across the ocean southwest of Bastul.
Tabia \tah-bee-uh\ A servant assigned by the Empire to help Dacien and Aelia Gallus raise their daughter Suline through infancy.
TAC Abbreviation for tactical. One of Null’s five-member paramilitary units, assigned to the field operations group of a regional office.
Taras \tah–rahs\ An intelligence analyst at Null’s Eastern Operations Division.
Team Leader (TL) The lead member of a Null tactical team, responsible for long-range, precision fire weaponry, directing Team movements, and making “on-field” decisions to achieve mission objectives.
TECH Abbreviation for technical.
TECH Specialist A member of Null’s support personnel, specializing in computer and communications hardware and software.
Temple Formerly called the High Temple, or High Temple of the Kaliel. The place where Kael first met the All-Powerful. A secret facility built inside an inactive volcano off the western coast of Bastul, which served as the main headquarters for the Kaliel. Officially renamed Bastul Outpost after it was seized by the Orudan Empire.
Temporal Realm The portion of the creation spectrum that is temporal, in contrast to the portion that is eternal. The Temporal realm now exists as three worlds.
The Awakened The subject of an ancient prophecy regarding angels who abandoned their home to inhabit earth. The Awakened is thought to be a human warrior who will ultimately destroy the wandering angels.
The Prophecy Refers to the prophecy of the Awakened. See also The Awakened.
Thermal A general term referring to the portion of Null’s M-SPEC system that captures infrared wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation, or the radiant temperature of objects.
Tim Matthews \tim math-yewz\ Former head of intelligence for Null’s South and Central Americas region office.
Trunkline A circuit which connects parts of a network. Trunking. (2013, November 29). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:47, March 21, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Trunking&oldid=583825911
UH-60 A four-bladed, twin-engine, medium-lift utility helicopter manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft. Also called Blackhawk. Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk. (2014, March 21). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:49, March 21, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sikorsky_UH-60_Black_Hawk&oldid=600597891
UN (United Nations) An intergovernmental organization established on 24 October 1945 to promote international co-operation. United Nations. (2014, March 13). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:51, March 21, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=United_Nations&oldid=599509643
UN General Assembly One of the six principal organs of the United Nations and the only one in which all member nations have equal representation. United Nations General Assembly. (2014, March 2). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:52, March 21, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=United_Nations_General_Assembly&oldid=597787570
UN Security Council One of the six principal organs of the United Nations, charged with the maintenance of international peace and security. Its powers include the establishment of peacekeeping operations, the establishment of international sanctions, and the authorization of military action through Security Council resolutions; it is the only UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions to member states. United Nations Security Council. (2014, March 19). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:54, March 21, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=United_Nations_Security_Council&oldid=600291153
Wandering Stars A renegade faction of angels (specifically Myndarym) who abandoned their home to inhabit earth and take wives from among the daughters of men.
Western Operations Division (WOD) A former division of Null, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, United States; responsible for operations in North, Central, and South America.
Yvette Martinez \ee-vet mahr-tee-nez\ Wife of John Martinez.