Leviathan

Darwinist monsters (fabrications, "beasties," fabs):

      These are the animals which have been created by altering and combining DNA of multiple species to create a new breed of beast. These animals are not only used for military maneuvers but are also engineered as labor and farming animals, as well as common household pets (domesticated fabs). Typically domesticated fabs have abilities to speak or other useful abilities crafted into their make-up, while military fabs are usually larger and outfitted with straps, bindings or other alterations that involve physically constructing supports on or in the fabs.

 

life chains:

     A figurative term for DNA. These "life chains" are what make up all living things on earth and are the basis for the creation of fabricated species.

 

Monkey Luddites:

     Another derogatory term for those who follow the belief that all life comes from God and by creating new species, human beings are defying God and committing unforgivable sins.

    

Clanker (Stormwalker, land dreadnought, four-legged corvette, landship):

     This term is not only used to the people who operate the steam-powered machines of the Central Powers, but is used to describe the machines themselves. It is most certainly a derogatory term used by the Allies, much in the way that the Central Powers call their enemies Beasties.

 

barking spiders:

     A curse word simliar to the ruder alternative of "gosh darn it." Also a possible reference to the hydrogen sniffing canine fabs.

 

clart:

     A version of the American "crap."

 

boffin:

      A slang term for scientist (Brit. slang)

 

bosun:

     A officer of a ship who is in charge of of both crew and supplies