Terms and Slang

Aether Cowboy:

Someone skilled at navigating the Aethersphere. Aether cowboys dive frequently and know more than a few tricks in manipulating their environment in the 'sphere.

Aether Parlor:

An aether parlor is a building with a collection of aetherscopes with dive helmets. For a fee users are able to use the equipment to access the aethersphere.

Brass Coats:

The semi-autonomous sentries that serve as guards outside and inside the Edison Towers are referred to as Brass Coats due to their brass sheeting.

Dream Lounge:

A dream lounge is a combination aether parlor and opium den. The belief is that the opium allows for a deeper dive into the aethersphere.

Squirrels:

A squirrel is a nickname for the couriers in The Junction that use rooftops and catwalks to deliver packages. Squirrels are often young children, both boys and girls.