Acronyms

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Rebel Squadrons (RS) members use acronyms - abbreviations for longer words or phrases - to save time while communicating. Those new to the Rebel Squadrons, or one of its units, may not know certain acronyms used by members.

This article is a guide to every acronym you may come across in the Rebel Squadrons.

Note: On this wiki, acronyms are generally placed in parentheses (like this) after the full phrase; for an example, see the first few words of this article.

General terms

Divisions:

Offices:

Games:

Ranks (from lowest to highest)

Other organizations

Misc.

Past units

Historical terms for items no longer active in the RS

Chat or instant messaging

  • lol = laughing out loud
  • heh : (not an acronym per se, but an expression of amusement)
  • wb = welcome back
  • ttyl = talk to you later
  • omg = oh my God (or, oh my gosh)
  • wtf = what the f***
  • stfu = shut the f*** up
  • rofl = rolling on (the) floor laughing
  • lmao = laughing my ass off
  • ftw = for the win
  • OMGWTFBBQ!! = omg wtf barbeque: an exclamation that indicates more surprise than any other acronym

See UrbanDictionary.com for a complete reference.

Multiplayer gaming

Before the match:

  • gl = good luck
  • hf = have fun
  • glhf = good luck, have fun
  • mtfbwy = May the Force be with you.

After the match:

Rebel Squadrons units

Academy

  • TD = Training Department (equivalent of a wing on the Academy roster)
  • PI = Primary Instructor; PIoD = Primary Instructor on Duty
  • UG = Undergrad or Undergraduate
  • PG = Postgrad or Postgraduate
  • UGI = Undergrad Instructor

Vanguard Fleet (RSPA)

For internal RSPA ranks, please see the VF (RSPA) rank guide.