Trog
/TROG/ noun (slur)
≈ “Slur for orks/trolls”
A derogatory term for orks and trolls collectively, derived from 'troglodyte' — implying they're primitive cave-dwellers.
“No trogs allowed in this establishment.”— Various anti-metahuman characters
Etymology
Shortened from 'troglodyte,' meaning cave-dweller. Implies orks and trolls are sub-human primitives despite being fully sapient metahumans.
Usage History
Used in Shadowrun since the original TTRPG. Part of the metahuman prejudice system.
Taboo Trajectory
Dehumanizing species slur. Part of Shadowrun's ongoing exploration of how bigotry adapts to new targets.
Semantic Drift Timeline
Consistent slur throughout Shadowrun media.
Regional Notes
Used by human supremacists. Orks sometimes reclaim related terms.
Real-World Euphemisms
BruteCavemanSubhuman