13 definitions by ThexLoneWolf
Military slang used to refer to the ordinance release button in aircraft. Distinct from the trigger underneath the index finger.
by ThexLoneWolf May 22, 2022
A mechanic, character, or system in a video game where defeating it requires having higher statistical values. Sometimes called a "DPS check" in relation to raid bosses in MMOs.
by ThexLoneWolf February 27, 2022
A radio brevity code used to inquire about the ID of a track, target, or group. Responses include:
Friendly: a positively identified friendly surface position, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft.
Bogey: a contact whose identity unknown.
Bandit: a contact that has been positively identified as an enemy in accordance with theatre ID data. Does not imply the unit or element requesting the declare has been directed or has the authority to engage.
Hostile: a contact that has been positively identified as an enemy. The difference between "hostile" and "bandit" is that with "hostile," the unit or element requesting the declare has permission to fire on the hostile in accordance with theatre rules of engagement. A "bandit" is a target where permission has not been granted.
Neutral: a positively identified ground position, ship, or aircraft whose behavior, origin, characteristics, or nationality indicate that it is neither supporting nor apposing friendly forces.
Unable: the unit or element from which the declare has been requested cannot comply as requested or directed.
Clean: no information is available about the track, target, or group of interest.
Furball: non-friendly and friendly aircraft are within five nautical miles of each other.
All responses to a declare request are given in bullseye format: the bullseye is an established reference point from position is referenced by magnetic bearing and range in nautical miles.
Friendly: a positively identified friendly surface position, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft.
Bogey: a contact whose identity unknown.
Bandit: a contact that has been positively identified as an enemy in accordance with theatre ID data. Does not imply the unit or element requesting the declare has been directed or has the authority to engage.
Hostile: a contact that has been positively identified as an enemy. The difference between "hostile" and "bandit" is that with "hostile," the unit or element requesting the declare has permission to fire on the hostile in accordance with theatre rules of engagement. A "bandit" is a target where permission has not been granted.
Neutral: a positively identified ground position, ship, or aircraft whose behavior, origin, characteristics, or nationality indicate that it is neither supporting nor apposing friendly forces.
Unable: the unit or element from which the declare has been requested cannot comply as requested or directed.
Clean: no information is available about the track, target, or group of interest.
Furball: non-friendly and friendly aircraft are within five nautical miles of each other.
All responses to a declare request are given in bullseye format: the bullseye is an established reference point from position is referenced by magnetic bearing and range in nautical miles.
by ThexLoneWolf April 15, 2022
NATO radio brevity code used to signify the release of an air-to-ground missile, such as the AGM-65 Maverick.
by ThexLoneWolf May 22, 2022
A Japanese expression that can be used to express relief or annoyance, often without a strong sense of enthusiasm. The phrase is sometimes modified with the particles "da" and "ze" to create "yare yare daze," (やれやれだぜ) which makes the expression sound masculine and more "rough." The closest English translation would be "good grief."
The phrase is most commonly associated with the protagonist of the manga Stardust Crusaders, Kujo Jotaro, who uses it to express annoyance. A variation of the phrase is also used by his daughter Jolyne in the sequel manga Stone Ocean.
In actual conversation, use of the phrase is infrequent, but it is used ironically to make one's conversation sound artificial.
The phrase is most commonly associated with the protagonist of the manga Stardust Crusaders, Kujo Jotaro, who uses it to express annoyance. A variation of the phrase is also used by his daughter Jolyne in the sequel manga Stone Ocean.
In actual conversation, use of the phrase is infrequent, but it is used ironically to make one's conversation sound artificial.
by ThexLoneWolf October 18, 2022
A radio brevity code indicating that a unit or element will be performing exactly as briefed and/or scheduled.
by ThexLoneWolf April 15, 2022
by ThexLoneWolf April 9, 2022