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1 min read· Updated Jun 15, 2026Terminology
Every Nexus-specific term, defined once.
Terminology
When a term is used in a rule, it means exactly what this page says it means.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| State | A player-recognized political entity meeting the requirements of Creating a State. |
| Territory | A contiguous area claimed by a state under the Territories system. |
| Citizen | A player registered to a state's citizenship list. |
| Faction | An in-lore group of NPCs — not a player state. See Factions. |
| Zone | A radiation-classified area of the map. See Radiation. |
| Incident | Any staff-logged event that may lead to a punishment. |
| PMC | Private Military Company — a licensed player organization. See PMCs. |
| Warrant | A judicial order issued by a state's Judiciary. |