GTA
Galactic Terran Alliance;
The human race, formed an alliance after colonization of other
planets and their encounter with the Vasudans.
PVN
Parliamentary Vasudan Navy;
The large number of Vasudan warships used to defend Vasuda Prime,
and to annihilate the Human race.
HOL
Hammer Of Light;
When the Shivans were first encountered, and a treaty was signed
with the Vasudans, radical groups broke away from the new
alliance, unwilling to ally themselves with Humans.
SOL
A term NASA sometimes uses for the solar system. FreeSpace uses
SOL to refer to our solar system also.
PVE
Parliamentary Vasudan Emporium;
The Vasudan government, run by a king or prince, but also having a
parliament.
GTD
Galactic Terran Destroyer;
The Orion, 2.1 kilometers long, over 10,000 crew.
See the Screenshots page for a close look at an Orion in the AHTW
logo. (the big blue one)
PVD
Parliamentary Vasudan Destroyer;
Approx. 2.2 Kilometers long. Crew: unknown
SCP
Source Code Project
http://dynamic4.gamespy.com/.../Freespace%20Source%20Code%20Project