Competition: [Parabellum Cycle 2: Event Long] Miscellaneous - Language of the Undercity

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[Parabellum Cycle 2: Event Long] Miscellaneous - Language of the Undercity
This competition is in the [Parabellum Cycle 2: Event Long] Miscellaneous Bin.

Participation Type: High Impact

The Inquisitorius is attempting to infiltrate the Quantum Shadows Gang. You’ve been tasked with assisting Inquisitorius agents.

Street gangs often have distinct linguistic features that they use to communicate among themselves. These languages include their own unique vocabulary and slang, language mixing, and distinct Nonverbal communication (hand signs, graffiti, tattoos) features.

Knowing how to speak like a member of the Gang will greatly assist in the agents infiltration of the organization.

Your task is to create a dossier highlighting the linguistic practices of the Quantum Shadows.

Your entry should contain at least 10 distinct examples of the Gang’s unique linguistic features AND you should include examples of how these are used in contextual situations.

You may include images for non-verbal communication practices.

You may also include any additional features that you feel bring added realism or interest to the Linguistic Dossier.

Entries will be graded on the following criteria:

  • Linguistic Terminology 25%
  • Demonstrations of use 25%
  • Creativity 20%
  • Realism 15%
  • Spelling/Grammar 15%
Competition Information
Parent Competition
Season 1: Parabellum - Cycle 2
Organized by
Thran Occasus-Palpatine, Master Kamjin "Maverick" Lap'lamiz
Running time
2025-05-05 until 2025-07-27 (3 months)
Ends in
3 months (2025-07-27 23:59:59 UTC/18:59:59 EST)
Target Unit
Entire DJB
Competition Type
Other
Awards
First Level Crescents
Participants
18 subscribers, of which 1 has already participated.