House Aquila Colloquialism

House Aquila's unique linguistic culture of recognizing three primary languages - Imperial Standard, Latin, and Diomikatan - as well as the cosmopolitan nature of the Imperial Legions, has led to the development of many unique phrases and slang words. These colloquialisms are used at many different levels of the house, from the nobility to the peasantry.

Common Phrases/Slang

A number of phrases and slang terms can be identified to originate from House Aquila or Diomikato.

Ave	Meaning "hail" in Latin; used as a greeting by most Aquilan nobles and legionnaires
Avernus	A nickname for Diomikato, referring to its volcanic activity
Burners	A recent graduate from Triple A
Deckrat	A member of a flight crew; a mechanic
Eagles	A nickname for an Imperial legion
FUBAR	Slang meaning Flarked Up Beyond All Recognition
Lorica	Meaning "armor" in Latin; used to refer to the mechs of the Imperial Legions
Meatbag	A member of the infantry
Rupert	A noble officer
Scote	An insult used against Diomikatans, stemming from their higher chances of developing of Scotophobia.
Skyboy/Flyboy	A pilot
SNAFU	Slang meaning Situation Normal All Flarked Up
The Q	A shortened form for the Quaestionarius Corps
Tin Cans	A nickname for the Legion's navy
Vale	Meaning "farewell" in Latin; used as a valediction by most Aquilan nobles and legionnaires

Sayings

The following are popular sayings attributed to the Aquilan people.

Alis Aquilae	Meaning "on an eagle's wings" in Latin; used to emphasize House Aquila's duty as protectors, also used to denote the house's desire to "carry" others.
Aquila Protects	Used in Aquilan propaganda; used to emphasize the defensive responsibility of the Aquilan Legions
Bloody Cool-Aide	Used to indicate that someone is affiliating or supporting the former Aquilan Empress; used as a derogatory term for someone who is being too fanatical or showing extreme desire
[Name of Enemy] delenda est	Meaning "[Name of Enemy] must be destroyed" in Latin; used by Aquilans to show their anger or disdain for a certain enemy. In recent years the saying has been used against House Cygnus, Vagrant, and the STO
Ferociter Fideliterque	House Aquila's motto, "Fiercely and Faithfully", in Latin
[Legion Mottos]	Each legion has its own motto, often used as a way to close a statement or conversation, used as a battle-cry, or used to show solidarity. These mottos are often met with the reply of "Ferociter Fideliterque".
May wind forever by under the wings of Aquila	Used as an expression of hope that House Aquila will forver be great and everlasting.
The Sword and the Talon	Used as an expression to denote House Aquila's responsibility as the Imperial Legions and thus the protectors and enforcers of the Empire.