Oberst

The equivalent to a colonel in the Third Reich (1920s-1945). The rank of Standartenführer was discarded by Germany after the fall of the Third Reich.

Rudolph was an oberst.

by Nicolai February 15, 2004

mp

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

The soldier carried an MP5.

by Nicolai February 15, 2004

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 02, 2004

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It is composed of many nations from numerous walks of life. Its purpose is to enforce peace treaties in the North Atlantic and to use military force against violators of those treaties or of human rights.

The United States of America is a leading member nation in NATO.

by Nicolai April 10, 2004

chief justice

The highest-ranking judge in a given judicial system in the United States of America, whom sits at the head of the Supreme Court for his or her jurisdiction. Each state has one chief justice, as does the federal government.

William Rehnquist is the current chief justice of the United States Supreme Court.

by Nicolai August 11, 2004

Archbishop

A very high-ranking member of the Roman Catholic Church.

After many years in the priesthood, Edward became an archbishop.

by Nicolai March 30, 2004

College of Cardinals

The governing body of the Roman Catholic Church. They elect the Pope and take over papal duties when a Pope is not on the throne.

Jaques was a member of the College of Cardinals.

by Nicolai March 30, 2004