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Extraterrestrials appear in many video games in a variety of styles. Sometimes they're evil, sometimes they're benevolent, and sometimes they're very similar to humans.
The concept that an asteroid may hit a location and effect the player and/or enviorment. In such games as the upcoming Rage from id Tech a Asteroid impact creates the wasteland-esque environment the player expirences the game in.
The Black Market is a concept wherein players may buy or sell items through alternative means. This is often a way to make more money but can often land the player into trouble.
A mercenary organization found in the Mass Effect universe. They play a large role in Mass Effect 2.
The Citadel Council is the governing body of the Citadel. As the authority of Citadel space, they help settle disputes between governments and maintain law and order through the use of there covert agents, The Spectres.
A gang isn't just two crude dudes, it's a whole mess of them. There's all kinds of different gangs represented in games: street gangs, organized criminals, and even high school cliques.
A fixer of mechanical things that are broken. It's always good to have one near your tank or spaceship.
Many games allow you to buy stuff, these are the dudes who help sell it to you. Typically they also engage in light conversation.
Some creatures have three or more eyes and tend to be monstrous and frightening.
Characters controlled by the game for players to interact with, as opposed to player characters which are controlled by whomever is playing the game.
Planet destruction sometimes a gameplay mechanic, sometimes a plot point. Should cover pending as well as actual destruction.
Forced labor, indentured servitude, humans relegated to property. One of the greatest affronts to individual freedom. Some games employ this as a gameplay mechanic or a major story point.
Varren are omnivorous reptilian creatures that behave in similar fashion to dogs. They are often used as attack animals by Krogan and Batarians.
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