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Explore the cultural, social, and political ideas that have shaped the world of Chosen Different.

*[[Ability Description]] - A classification system designed to help identify the unique abilities a Different individual possesses.

*[[Cabotism]] - A religion based on the beliefs of [[Cabot]].

*[[Cost of Living Obligation]] - Fees, and the interest associated with those fees, paid by Differents for the care they receive while they are in [[Section 26]], as well as taxes on heavy food consumption and to pay for the care of [[Zeta]] Differents.

*[[Chosen Sons]] by Cabot - A pamphlet, written by [[Cabot]], which explains his actions. Possession of this material is illegal.

*[[Energy Source]] - The method by which Different individuals provide the energy necessary for their abilities.

*[[General Labor Pool]] - An employment option for Differents who do not receive employment interest from [[Ultracorps]].

*[[Genetic Incongruity Scan]] - A test developed to identify Different individuals.

*[[Mark of Differentiation]] - A tattoo that all Different individuals must display.

*[[The Plagues]] - A series of devastating bacterial and viral infections created by the terrorist Different [[Cabot]].

*[[Sapienism]] - A religion that espouses the belief that Differents were created by the Devil.

*[[Stress Testing]] - A test designed to stimulate latent abilities in possible Different individuals.

*[[Theories on the Cause of Differentiation]] - Possible explanations for the existence of Differents.

*[[Threat Level Designation]] - A system designed to manage the dangers posed by Different individuals.