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In lugnet.space, Felix Greco wrote:
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Help me out, though. Everyone throws this ‘mk’ stuff around. I realize its
some way of saying its the second version, but what does it stand for?
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It’s short for “Mark” which is a term that’s been used for at least 150 years in
the military (and elsewhere?) to denote advances or upgrades. As to where it
originates, I am not sure. Maybe something to do with marking progress?
Definition 7C of Mark gives this (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=mark)
Mark A particular mode, brand, size, or quality of a product, especially a
weapon or machine.
A quick Google(tm) search for the etymology didn’t find anything though,
probably because I wasn’t using good search terms.
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| (...) I wish I had my references to hand, but here's what I'm given to understand from my background: "Mark" refers to the point in progressive development where a system or piece of equipment is "frozen"--sort of like the "high water mark" or the (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| (URL) Very cool. I'm impressed that you took the feedback you recieved and used it. Most people just wimper or get hostile. The model really looks great and benefited from the remake. I dig it. Help me out, though. Everyone throws this 'mk' stuff (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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