Rather than constantly deleting and re-uploading after every chapter, the first page of the fanfic will be the database. For those who haven't played Xenosaga Episode I (what are you doing here?), the database is where you can find information and definitions pertaining to the story. Like in the game, new topics will be updated as you progress through the story (meaning when new chapters are uploaded). To avoid spoilers, it's recommended that you read the story so far before checking the database.

Entries with (XS) in them are taken at least partially from the Xenosaga Episode I database.

Ariadne: (XS) A planetary member of the Galaxy Federation which vanished during the Zohar emulator experiment. It had a population of approximately 1.5 billion. An experimental laboratory owned by the U-TIC Organization was located here. (Author's note: In this story, a Gnosis attack occurred between the start of the experiment and the disappearance of the planet. However, since communications were lost when the experiment began, the Federation assumed that was when it disappeared.)

Balmung: A Lohengrin-class spaceship modified with various combat features. In mythology, Balmung was the sword of Siegfried.

Ether: (XS) Short for "Especial Theory of Rudimentary". A generic term to denote various types of special powers. It encompasses everything from paranormal abilities, to medical treatments using nanomachines, as well as the ability to control spatial dimensions using transference technology. In real life, "ether" is a hypothetical medium with special light conductive characteristics, which is believed to fill air and space.

Ethereal Form: A form in which something is not a part of the physical dimension. When a Gnosis is in its ethereal form, it can pass through walls and is immune to almost all manner of attack.

Gnosis: (XS) Entities shrouded in mystery, of which the only known attribute is their hostility toward mankind. Gnosis exist in a unique dimension, separate from the physical plane. Therefore it is normally impossible to make contact with them. Due to the variations in external appearance, the standard practice is to name them after mythical creatures.

Jump: A simple word for going from one place to another through hyperspace.

Ryan Schopenhauer: A young man who has a kind heart underneath his pompous exterior. He wields a rapier, but is most skilled in attack-based ether spells. Since his ether can harm Gnosis in their ethereal form, it most likely doesn't rely on nanomachines or transference technology.

"Securing our exit.": If the Balmung were to collide with a Gnosis during the escape, it would pass through the ship and possibly one of the crew members at an incredible speed. For a good idea of what this might look like, watch "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within".

…the perfect cover for my job…: The fact that it's easier to do during a mass panic suggests that the protagonist's job is hardly legal.

…turning into salt, or calcium…: A phenomenon known as the whitening, where a person touched by Gnosis turns completely white and collapses into dust.