Plebe

Plebe is a derogatory slang term used to refer to Terran pilots who are fresh graduates from the Academy. The term serves to remind such pilots of their inexperience in combat and their perceived inferiority to veteran pilots.

Trivia

The term "plebe" was often used in the same context for cadets of the U.S. Armed Forces in the 21st century. The term "plebe" derives from the term "plebeians", which referred to middle and lower-class citizens of the ancient Roman Empire.