a- used in patronymics to indicate (any sub-set of) a race in formal address.
ab- used in patronymics to indicate Patrons. Listed in reverse historical order;
that is, starting with the species' immediate Patron, then the Patron's Patron, and so on. The list
extends back to the most senior race still having an O-2 existence. Used to establish identity and
status.
absu- prefix for an extinct or Retired Patron survived by Patron species senior to it.
ul- used in patronymics to indicate Clients. Listed in historical order of
development. A long list of sucessful clients is also a symbol of status.
ulu- for an extinct or Retired Client.
ta - used in patronymics to indicate (any sub-set of) a race in informal
address. In formal address "a" is used.
Example: Fagin, a-Kanten, ab-Linten ab-Siqul ul-Nish.
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