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DAGDA, Subsector 20-C: No. systems: 66 Sector: Chameleon with 3 inhabited planets: 3 Ruled by: with 2 inhabited planets: 10 with 1 inhabited planet: 19
DARLAS: An aspect of Talent, a form of psionic attack that can vary ineffect, depending on the user's strength and intent, from a mild stunto lethal. In whatever degree, it is extremely painful to the victim.
DAVIS, Subsector 21-C: No. systems: 66 Sector: Traiti with 3 inhabited planets: 2 Ruled by: with 2 inhabited planets: 12 with 1 inhabited planet: 17
DECORATIONS, IMPERIAL (in order of precedence):
* Imperial Medal of Honor (wartime); Sovereign's Medal (peacetime) * Marine Cross * Navy Cross Distinguished Service Cross * Silver Star Medal # Legion of Merit # Distinguished Service Medal + Marine Medal + Space Medal Joint Services Commedation Medal Marine Commendation Medal Navy Commendation Medal Achievement Medal Purple Heart Combat Action Ribbon * Sovereign's Unit Citation * Distinguished Unit Emblem # Unit Commendation Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal Navy Good Conduct Medal Marine Corps Reserve Medal Navy Reserve Medal
These are awarded for: * Combat heroism # Heroic or meritorious acts + Non-combat heroism
DERYBACH: (Traiti) A Homeworld predator Ranger Tarlac characterizedas an overgrown bobcat. They bear a strong resemblance to cloudcats,though they have shorter fur and are tawny rather than white.
DIADEM, IMPERIAL: A term sometimes used to refer to the Imperial Crownas it is worn during ceremonies other than major ones such asCoronation or Grand Audiences. It is somewhat lighter, since it doesnot have the arches.
DISRUPTOR: A gravitics-based weapon that disrupts its target'smolecular structure. Sizes (and power) vary from the relatively weaksidearm favored by the Traiti to the extremely powerful "primaries"mounted in Imperial light, heavy, and battle cruisers, which require aseparate T/CT power supply equal to that used for propulsion and shipsupport.
DONBLAS, Subsector 18-H: No. systems: 165 Sector: Aries with 3 inhabited planets: 2 Ruled by: with 2 inhabited planets: 10 with 1 inhabited planet: 18
DONOR: As used by Narvonese, a person who acts as an occasional (oneto four week interval, depending on the individual) blood-source forthe Dragon-Kin, but whose lack of susceptibility to the nosferatupseudo-virus prevents @ from becoming a Bloodmate. Donating or not isan individual decision, as is the method. While most choose to Donatedirectly and get the pleasure the Kin feels and projects to @'s Donorwhile feeding this way, some people prefer to Donate indirectly,through a medical unit; that blood is used for Kins who for some reasonor other cannot or choose not to feed normally. This is not usual,though; "bottled" blood is, rather like WWII C-rations, life-sustainingbut not very good, and certainly not satisfactory for long periods.The more usual problem is keeping donors from doing so too often, tothe point where it adversely affects their health.
DOWER NOBLE: A ruling noble who retires and that noble's spouse, orthe spouse of a ruling noble who has died. Dower nobles have no legalpower, but are entitled to the courtesies of their former ranks. Theyadd a true-lover's knot to their arms to indicate dower status.
DRAGON PRINCE: (Sometimes referred to simply as "Dragon" or "Prince")Personification of the nosferatu pseudo-virus, the result of a dream bythe first Kin, during her Change, about a platinum-scaledOriental-style dragon wearing a crown. She was familiar with both thefictional and real Draculas, synthesizing that knowledge with what shesomehow sensed (or knew through Talent) she was becoming, and thevirus' essential benevolence. Her colony of virus, even though it wascenturies from true consciousness or self-awareness, picked up theimage, possibly as a rudimentary identification, and passed it along asother colonies reached a level that changed their hosts.
DRUGS established so far, alphabetically. See individual entries fordetails. Energine Felzine Keisha Libidine Rapid-heal Veranol
DuQUESNE, Subsector 7-C: No. systems: 144 Sector: Cygnus with 3 inhabited planets: 1 Ruled by: with 2 inhabited planets: 9 with 1 inhabited planet: 15 Arms: Black.