Although the exact derivation of the word is still unknown, the most widely accepted theory is that it comes from the North American Indian word "Yengees" meaning "English". A term of derision applied to the descendants of Julian 5th during the Kalkar occupation of Earth. To be found as a "Yank" by the Kalkars was to be branded a traitor and possession of a Yankee flag was punishable by death. By Red Hawk's time the term has become meaningless but thought of be a term of honor. [MMa