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I have a few additions.
Common Sayings/Phrases: Banzai! - Lit. "Ten Thousand", used as a cheer. Gokigen'yo - A formal greeting/farewell. Concepts: Gyokusai - Lit. "Shattered Jade" used in reference to suicide attacks or suicide in face of defeat Formal: -Shi - used in formal writing and very formal speech for referencing a person unfamiliar to the speaker (such as the Coordinator, to most people). Draconis Combine-Specific: Arm of the Dragon - Combined military forces of the DC, particularly the 'Mech forces. Claws of the Dragon - A dragon has five claws on each of its forelimbs, each represents a Military District. The Dictum Honorium - The book detailing the codes of conduct, first published by Omi Kurita I in c2360. Dragon Days - The period of time when, due to physical location and/or seasonal changes, a portion of the world experiences extended darkness Dragon's Blood - Another name for Jewelblood, a rare and precious gem-like substance. Dragon's Breath - A reference to the ISF. Dragon's Dove - The only friend of a dragon is a small, pale blue dove. Refers to any valuable service rendered by a lesser subject, or to needed assistance from an unexpected source. Dragon's Joy - The feeling of ecstasy that a Dragon experiences when a citizen fulfill his routine duties for the benefit of the Dragon. Dragon's Lair - A place of guaranteed safety. Dragon's Seeds - New worlds conquered by the dragon. Dragon's Tears - The dragon cries a single tear every time it is wounded. Refers to any Bushi or support staff killed in combat while in service to the dragon. Dragon's Teeth - Informal name for the Draconis Household Guard. Dragon's Time - The period of time between sunset and sunrise. Duke of the Dragon - The Duke of Luthien The First Egg - Shiro Kurita, the founder of the Draconis Combine. Eyes of the Dragon - The sole vulnerable part of a dragon. Fist of the Dragon - The Gunji-no-Kanrei. Heart of the Dragon - The sum of manpower, resources and facilities possessed by the Draconis Combine. Pillars of the Dragon - The Five Pillars of Society: Gold, Ivory, Steel, Teak and Jade. Pillar of Gold - The Government, the Coordinator. Pillar of Ivory - Faith, philosophy, codes of conduct. Pillar of Steel - The Military. Pillar of Teak - The culture and arts of the Combine. Pillar of Jade - The Economy, wealth, and commerce. Prince of the Dragon - The Prince of Luthien, heir apparant to the Coordinator. Smile of the Dragon - The dragon only smiles when it has defeated a worthy foe. Sons of the Dragon - The loyal and faithful followers of the dragon. Virtues of the Dragon - The dragon possesses five virtues: Bravery, Tenacity, Audacity, Integrity, and Wisdom. The Yellow Bird - The only real enemy of the dragon. Refers to the fact that any enemy can be a danger, no matter how small. |
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Thanks, I'll add those later.
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Paladin Brewer
9th Sword of the Dragon Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery House Kurita "It takes a hard stone, to make a sharp blade." |
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Thanks for the post! Good info.
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