Flames: Galaxy On Fire, Book 2

by Craig Robertson

  Yeah, I knew she was thinking the same thing about me. Like I said, we were kindred spirits, her and I. Kindred spirits from hell.

  To Be Continued ….

  GLOSSARY OF TERMS

  (Numbers indicate which book in Galaxy on Fire the term was first used.)

  Al (1): The ship’s AI from Jon’s initial Ark 1 flight. Al stayed with Jon until his dying day and then it elected to hang around the dormant android Jon forever. Good AI!

  Al Junior (1): The pet name Jon gave to a low-level AI aboard the Adamant mothership that aided in his escape.

  Arktackle (2): Vice-Chamberlain and high-ranking courtier to Emperor Bestiormax.

  Blessing (1): The highly advanced Deavoriath vortex ship gifted to Jon.

  Brathos (2): Kaljaxian cultures version of hell.

  Brood-mate/brood’s-mate (2): Male and female members of a Kaljaxian marriage.

  Brindas (1): High master of Deft tradition and psychic ability.

  Canivir (2): Species of dog-like sentients containing the Adamant. Big border collies.

  Caryp (2): Clan leader for Sapale's family on Kaljax.

  Charlie-Foxtrot (2): Military jargon. It means the same as cluster + fornication (he said euphemistically).

  Command Prerogatives (1): The thin fibers Jon extends from his left four fingers. They are probes that also control a vortex as well as great sensors.

  Cragforel (1): Friendly Deavoriath Jon met after he first escaped the Adamant.

  Darfey (2): Male attendant to Slapgren on Excess of Nothing.

  Davdiad (2): Kaljaxian divine spirit.

  Deavoriath (1): Three arms and legs, the most advanced tech in the galaxy, and helpful to Jon.

  Deft (1): A shapeshifting species from the planet Locinar.

  Dingery (2): One of several rabbit-equivalent species on Azsuram.

  Dolfene (2): Long ago a human world, now controlled by the Adamant. Jon want there to find intel on the Deft teen's location.

  EJ (1): Evil Jon, the Jon Ryan from the alternate time line who returned in time to give humankind membrane technology.

  Emperor Bestiormax-Jacktus-Swillyforth-Anp (2): High ruler of the Adamant.

  Excess of Nothing (2): Emperor Bestiormax's personal ship. Huge and opulent.

  Fentort (2): Servant in Caryp’s home on Kaljax.

  Five Races (2): Adamant, the leaders; Loserandi, the priests; Kilip, the teachers; Descore, the servants; and Warrior, the enlisted fighters.

  Flat Fields of Lame Prey (2): Adamant version of heaven.

  Garustfulous (2): Wedge Leader Garustfulous is a high ranking Adamant military leader. Taken hostage by Jon.

  Gendo and Proclamate Hegemonies (1): Ancient civilizations of Disulpf.

  Gorilla Boy/GB (2): Flippant name given to an AI by Jon. The ship Jon took to escape from Earth to Azsuram. From the planet Zactor on a mission to collect samples.

  Grand Inquisitor Heldogra (2): Commander of Adamant forces on Azsuram when both Jons were there fighting.

  Hirn (1): A Kaljaxian dialect.

  His Imperial Lord (2): Title of Emperor Bestiormax-Jacktus-Swillyforth-Anp. Mirraya shortens to HIS.

  Locinar (1): Home planet of the Deft.

  The Maker of Death (2): Garustfulous’s warship.

  Malraff (2): Of High Seer rank. Main antagonist to Deft teens. A cruel and heartless bitch who loves to hurt others. Bad dog!

  Mayoral Fender Prime Gideon Fetch (2): Minor functionary who helped Deft teens get to Excess of Nothing.

  Membrane (1): Space-time congruity manipulator. A super force field.

  Mercutcio (1): Lead Adamant Jon first encountered.

  Midriack (1): Adamant’s personal guards. Very deadly, no sense of humor. Avoid them!

  Mirraya (1): Teenager Jon rescued from detention and pending execution on Triumph of Might.

  Oowaoa (1): Home world of the Deavoriath.

  Opalf (2): Honorific title in Kaljaxian society, reserved for the elderly.

  PEMTU (1): Personal exotic matter transportation unit. A super way to enter here and end up anywhere, instantly.

  Pisher (2): A Yiddish word for an insignificant or contemptible person.

  Quantum Decoupler (1): A weapon that tears apart protons into their constituent quakes. The reformation of the proton releases tremendous energy.

  Quep (1): Insect like sentient who woke Jon up on Exeter while looking for scrap.

  Reglan falcon (2): A fast bird the Deft teens copied to escape pursuit.

  Rostalop (1): Mirraya’s favorite food. Think cow.

  Samolet (2): Commander of encampment Jon penetrated to find out about the emperor’s location.

  Sapale (1): Jon's Kaljaxian wife from his original flight to find humankind a new home. At first just her brain was copied, then, eventually, she was downloaded to an android host. Travelled with the corrupted Jon Ryan from an alternate timeline.

  Sentorip (2): Female servant to Mirraya on Excess of Nothing.

  Shebrara (2): Female whale like creature on Azsuram. Helped Jon briefly.

  Slofgrozels (2): Unpalatable creatures with excellent senses of hearing and smell.A beast as disgusting as it’s name suggested.

  SOP (2): Standard Operating Procedure.

  Talrid (2): A major city on Kaljax.

  Toño DeJesus (1): The creator of the android Jon became and his lifelong friend.

  Triumph of Might (1): The massive spaceship Mercutcio ruled. Jon first met the Adamant there.

  Torchcleft (2): A species of smallish dragon. Copied by the Deft teens to hunt.

  Ungalaym (1): Planet Jon went to steal a ship. Populated by humanoids.

  Whoop Ass (2): The name Jon gave to the alien ship he commandeered to leave destroyed Earth after EJ marooned him there.

  Xenox (1): The language of the Deavoriath.

  And Now A Word From Your Author

  Who Doesn't Love That?

  Thank you for continuing your journey through the Ryanverse! If you haven't already read Embers, The Galaxy on Fire Series, Book 1 definitely get hold of a copy.

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