Terminology

These terms may not be understood by those unfamiliar with known space culture, and are presented here to help understand the content in Tatterpedia.

Sapient

Referring to an intelligent member of any species, regardless of biological form.

Sapientology

The broad study of all alien intelligent species.

Sapientologist

Someone who studies Sapientology.

Strait

Common term for a faster than light travel route between star systems.

Slipstream Strait or Slipstream are also used.

The point within a system to which you must be to enter a Strait is known as a Strait point.

Universal Interstellar Time

The time and calendar system used across known space. Also known as UIT.