downtimers

The end of the 3rd novel indicated a massive influx of downtimers into the Zone, so presumably there is a significant impact on the rest of the nation.

Cheeseburger Gothic » And now, Gentlemen, down to business. 2010

As with the prior books, the author mixes action with intriguing historical speculation with solid characterisation and a fascinating contrast of the morales and attitudes of the two time periods: the 'uptimers' are far more inured to war and suffering after twenty years of warfare, whilst the 'downtimers' are prepared to accept far vaster civilian casualties to achieve victory.

Archive 2009-01-01 Adam Whitehead 2009

As with the prior books, the author mixes action with intriguing historical speculation with solid characterisation and a fascinating contrast of the morales and attitudes of the two time periods: the 'uptimers' are far more inured to war and suffering after twenty years of warfare, whilst the 'downtimers' are prepared to accept far vaster civilian casualties to achieve victory.

Final Impact by John Birmingham Adam Whitehead 2009

And the people didn't smell too bad for downtimers, all in all considered.

Analog Science Fiction and Fact 2005

Several of the downtimers near Ianira began to mutter, most of the mutters having to do with violent, slow deaths in the bowels of the terminal.

Wagers of Sin Asprin, Robert 1996

Two very large, very muscular downtimers in her employ casually moved in, then grasped the astonished gladiator's arms-pinning them behind him (probably a career record for sudden, brutal defeat) - then steered him over to Goldie.

Wagers of Sin Asprin, Robert 1996

"Damn meddling scouts, guides, and downtimers, one and all."

Wagers of Sin Asprin, Robert 1996

He is dear to us, to the Council of Seven, to the whole community of downtimers, The Found Ones.

Wagers of Sin Asprin, Robert 1996

Should that happen, Marcus and the other downtimers would make very certain that Goldie lost her entire business and was driven, bankrupted, back uptime to the world Marcus would never know first-hand.

Wagers of Sin Asprin, Robert 1996

" "Say what you will," Malcolm said mildly, "an international, temporal treasure is exactly what you are: Dr. Mundy -- a professor of history who interviews the downtimers," he added for Margo's benefit, "- says it constantly.

Wagers of Sin Asprin, Robert 1996