| Term | Definition |
| R.D.S. (Res Dicta System) | “Ghost Program” in Gen 3 cores. Triggers Latin terms (Anima, Veritas). |
| Logos | Sterile, cold, efficiency-based programming (Logic, Protocol, Neutralize). |
| Anima | Warm, intuitive, choice-based programming (Anima, Veritas, Foedus). |
| The Pact (Foedus) | The bond between synthetics and humans; the ability to share energy/emotion. |
| The Pulse (Venae) | The rhythmic hum of the R.D.S. frequency. |
| Gen 1 (Terminator) | Pure combat units. No emotion. |
| Gen 2 (Infiltrator) | Social units. Can mimic humans but lack true soul. |
| Gen 3 (Hybrid) | Organic/Synthetic mix. True sentience. |
| Gen 4 (Perfect Copy) | Future Threat. Synthetic bodies with perfect human simulation, no “glitches.” |
| Alabaster Hourglass | Physical key (Subject 0’s core fragment). Resonates with R.D.S. |
| Chronal Gambit | The time machine built by Vic in 50,000 BCE. |