Nicolai's definitions

otacon

The partner of ex-US soldier Solid Snake in their international anti-terrorist activities. Otacon provides operational support, while Solid Snake physically executes the missions. Otacon's real name is Dr. Hall Emmerich. He first appeared in the video game Metal Gear Solid.

"Are you there Otacon? This is Snake." -Solid Snake

by Nicolai July 2, 2004

mp

'Machine pistol.' Precedes the number of certain weapon names.

The soldier carried an MP5.

by Nicolai February 15, 2004

warlord

The independent leader of a private military detachment which uses civil dominion over the residents of a region, usually by military force.

Bosnia, Serbia, and several similar countries used to be ruled by warlord factions in the 1990s until NATO and expeditionary forces brought about factional demise.

by Nicolai April 10, 2004

software engineer

A person that programs software.

Frank was a software engineer for Capital Gain Inc.

by Nicolai January 24, 2004

assemblyman

A term used to describe an elected official (male) of the lower house of a state's congressional legislature.

After an arduous campaign, John became an assemblyman.

by Nicolai August 11, 2004

goosestep

The official march of the Third Reich of Nazi Germany.

Hauptmann Heikschlapps goosestepped all over, until the Allies shot him.

by Nicolai January 25, 2004

Coast Guard

A sea-based branch of the United States military that is jointly operated by the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security. During times of war, they assist the Navy. During times of peace, their general duties include: border patrol, immigration control, environmental protection, search and rescue, and stopping drug trafficking into the Untied States.

Ensign Jones was part of the U.S. Coast Guard.

by Nicolai April 10, 2004