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I did some research and Cassiopeia was a "socialator". I don't know if they had streetwalkers, and if they were called the same thing, but at her level that was the term.

Here are some more original series BSG terms. I thought this would be helpful for the fic writers. I found these here.

Terminology

Occasionally, the terms you hear on “Battlestar Galactica” are not familiar. Here’s a quick little glossary. There are other terms on the show, but you can probably figure them out with a little context (like, “Eat your primaries, Boxey”).

TIME UNITS:

· micron(s) - several seconds
· centon(s) - minute (10 microns in one of these)
· centare, centares* - "hour" - 100 centons; 24 centares in a day
· secton(s) - "week" - 8 days
· sectare, sectares* - "month" - 32 days, 4 sectons
· yahren(s) - year - 391 days** (12 sectares plus seven intercalary days)

SWEAR WORDS:

Felgercarb and frak mean about the same thing, although I believe that “frak” is stronger language. I’m sure you can figure it out.

OTHER TERMS:

Cylon: of a race of beings made of shining metal. Their goal is annihilation of the human race.
Basestar: A Cylon ship of massive size.
Battlestar: A human ship equivalent of the basestar.
Viper: Small, maneuverable ships flown by single pilots and stationed on the Galactica. They can’t fly far by themselves.
Socialator: Cassie is a socialator, which is most easily described as the intergalactic equivalent to a Japanese geisha or a Greek heteira (crudely, a woman who grants sexual favors, but is highly regarded in society and also highly educated).
Cubit: This is the primary monetary unit used in the Colonies. Cubits are small gold rectangles with designs pressed into them.
Ambrosa: the favored form of liquor on the Colonies.
Pyramid: Starbuck’s card game of choice.

Me - I think of felgercarb as shit, (recycled carbohydrates?), and frak as fuck, but that's very much JMHO.