Makavitian Rain Forest-a tropical area of the planet Makahomia, populated by various warring jungle tribes.
Manjari-a baron in the Kezdet aristocracy, and a key person in the organization and protection of Kezdet's child-labor racket, in which he was known by the code name "Piper." He murdered his wife, then committed suicide when his identity was revealed and his organization destroyed.
Marl Fidd-a student on Maganos Moonbase, and a true cad.
Martin Dehoney-famous astro-architect who designed Maganos Moonbase; the coveted Dehoney Prize was named after him.
Melireenya-Linyaari communications specialist on the Balakiire, bonded to Hrronye.
Mercy Kendoro-younger sister of Pal and Judit Kendoro, saved from a life of bonded labor by Judit's efforts, she worked as a spy for the Child Liberation League in offices of Kezdet Guardians of the Peace until the child-labor system was destroyed.
Miiri-mother of Aari, Laarye, and Maati. A member of the Nyaarya clan, life-bonded to Kaarlye.
mitanyaakhi-generic Linyaari term meaning a very large number.
Miw-Sher-a Makahomian Keeper of the sacred Temple Cats. Her name means "Kitten" in Makahomian.
MME-Gill, Calum, and Rank's original mining company. Swallowed by the ruthless, conscienceless, and bureaucratic Amalgamated Mining.
Mog-Gim Plateau-an arid area on the planet Makahomia near the Federation spaceport.
MOO, or Moon of Opportunity-Hafiz's artificial planet, and home base for the Vhiliinyar terraforming operation.
Mulzar (feminine form: Mulzarah)-the Mog-Gimin title taken by the high priest who is also the warlord of the Plateau.
Mulzar Edu Kando sach Pilau dom Mog-Gim-High Priest of Hissim and the Aridimi Plateau, on the planet Makahomia.
Naadiina-also known as Grandam, one of the oldest Linyaari, host to both Maati and Acorna on narhii-Vhiliinyar, died to give her people the opportunity to save both of their planets.
Naarye-Linyaari techno-artisan in charge of final fit-out of spaceships.
naazhoni-the Linyaari word for someone who is a bit unstable.
Nadhari Kando-formerly Delszaki Li's personal bodyguard, rumored to have been an officer in the Red Bracelets earlier in her career, then a security officer in charge of MOO, then the guard for the leader on her home planet of Makahomia.
narhii-Vhiliinyar-the planet settled by the Linyaari after Vhiliinyar, their original homeworld, was destroyed by the Khleevi.
Neeva-Acorna's aunt and Linyaari envoy on the Balakiire, bonded to Virii.
Neo-Hadithian-an ultra-conservative, fanatical religious sect.
Ngaen Xong Hoa-a Kieaanese scientist who invented a planetary weather control system. He sought asylum on the Haven because he feared the warring governments on his planet would misuse his research. A mutineer faction on the Haven used the system to reduce the planet Rushima to ruins. The mutineers were tossed into space, and Dr. Hoa has since restored Rushima and now works for Hafiz.
Niciirye-Grandam Naadiina's husband, dead and buried on Vhiliinyar.
Niikaavri-Acorna's grandmother, a member of the clan Geeyiinah, and a spaceship designer by trade. Also, as Niikaavre, the name of the spaceship used by Maati and Thariinye.
Nirii-a planetary trading partner of the Linyaari, populated by bovine-like two-horned sentients, known as Niriians, technologically advanced, able to communicate telepathically, and phlegmatic in temperament.
nyiiri-the Linyaari word for unmitigated gall, sheer effrontery, or other forms of misplaced bravado.
Our Star-Linyaari name for the star that centers their solar system.
Paazo River-a major geographical feature on the Linyaari home-world, Vhiliinyar.
pahaantiyir-a large catlike animal once found on Vhiliinyar.
Paloduro-a planet in the Solojo star system, infested by the space plague.
Pandora-Count Edacki Ganoosh's personal spaceship, used to track and pursue Hafiz's ship Shahrazad as it speeds after Acorna on her journey to narhii-Vhiliinyar. Later confiscated and used by Hafiz for his own purposes.
Dr. Phador Al y Cassidro-headmaster and dean of the mining engineering school at Maganos Moonbase.
piiro-Linyaari word for a rowboatlike water vessel.
piiyi-a Niriian biotechnology-based information storage and retrieval system. The biological component resembles a very rancid cheese.
Poopuus-water-dwelling students on Maganos Moonbase.
Praxes-a swampy planet near Makahomia used by the Federation to train Makahomian recruits.
PU#10-Human name for the vine planet, with its sentient plant inhabitants, where the Khleevi-killing sap was found.
Rafik Nadezda-one of three miners who discovered Acorna and raised her.
Red Bracelets-Kilumbembese mercenaries; arguably the toughest and nastiest fighting force in known space.
Rio Boca-a planet in the Solojo star system.
Roadkill-otherwise known as RK. A Makahomian Temple Cat, the only survivor of a space wreck, rescued and adopted by Jonas Becker, and honorary first mate of the Condor.
Roc-Rafik's shuttle ship.
Rushima-a planet invaded by the Khleevi and saved by Acorna.
Scaradine MacDonald-captain of the Arkansas Traveler spaceship, and galactic freight hauler.
Sesseli-a student on Maganos Moonbase.
Shahrazad-Hafiz's personal spaceship, a luxury cruiser.
Shoshisha-a student on the Maganos Moonbase.
sii-Linyaari-a legendary race of aquatic Linyaari-like beings developed by the Ancestral Friends.
Siiaaryi Maartri-a Linyaari survey ship.
Sinbad-Rafik's spaceship.
Sita Ram-a protective goddess, identified with Acorna by the mining children on Kezdet.
Solojo-a star system in the human galaxy, one of the first infected with the space plague.
Smythe-Wesson-a former Red Bracelet officer, Win Smythe-Wesson briefly served as Hafiz's head of security on MOO before his larcenous urges overcame him.
Spandard-A variant dialect of Standard Galactic Basic, once known as Spanish.
Standard Galactic Basic-the language used throughout the human settled galaxy, also known simply as "Basic."
stiil-Linyaari word for a pencil-like writing implement.
Taankaril-visedhaanye ferilii of the Gamma sector of Linyaari space.
Tagoth-see Bulaybub.
techno-artisan-Linyaari specialist who designs, engineers, or manufactures goods.
Thariinye-a handsome and conceited young space-faring Linyaari from clan Renyilaaghe.
Theophilus Becker--Jonas Becker's father, a salvage man and astrophysicist with a fondness for exploring uncharted wormholes.
thiilir (pi. thilirii)-small arboreal mammals of Linyaari homeworld.
thiilsis-grass species native to Vhiliinyar.
Toruna-a Niriian female, who sought help from Acorna and the Linyaari when her home planet was invaded by the Khleevi.
Twi Osiarn-planetary site of a major financial and trade center.
twilit-small, pestiferous insect on Linyaari home planet.
Uhuru-one of the various names of the ship owned jointly by Gill, Calum, and Rafik.
Vaanye-Acorna's father.
Vhiliinyar-original home planet of the Linyaari, destroyed by Khleevi.
viizaar-a high political office in the Linyaari system, roughly equivalent to president or prime minister.
Virii-Neeva's spouse.
visedhaanye ferilii-Linyaari term corresponding roughly to "Envoy Extraordinary."
Vriiniia Watiir-sacred healing lake on Vhiliinyar, defiled by the Khleevi.
Wahanamoian Blossom of Sleep-poppylike flowers whose pollens, when ground, are a very powerful sedative.
wii-a Linyaari prefix meaning small.
yaazi-Linyaari term for beloved
Yaniriin-a Linyaari Survey Ship captain.
Yukata Batsu-Uncle Hafiz's chief competitor on Laboue.
Yiitir-history teacher at the Linyaari academy, and Chief Keeper of the Linyaari Stories. Lifemate to Maarni.