o7 in Star Citizen
In Star Citizen you’ll see o7 everywhere — global chat, in your org Discord, in CIG’s patch notes, even on streamer overlays. It’s the community’s shorthand for «respect.»
o7 in other games
o7 originated in EVE Online in the early 2000s, where pilots used it as a respect gesture in local chat after a fight or a fleet engagement. It spread from there to most of online sci-fi gaming.
- EVE Online — the original. Still everywhere in null-sec and Jita 4-4 local.
- Elite Dangerous — CMDRs use it before and after combat encounters.
- X4: Foundations — in community Discords and streams.
- DCS World & flight sims — adopted from the broader military aviation community.
- Twitch & Discord — increasingly used outside gaming as a general «respect» emoticon.
How to use o7
Just type it. o7. Lowercase o, number 7, no spaces. That’s the whole thing.
Frequently asked questions
What does o7 mean?
o7 is a salute. The 'o' is a head and the '7' is an arm raised to the brow. Tilt your head sideways and you'll see it. It's used to say hello, goodbye, respect, or 'fly safe' across many online gaming and military sci-fi communities.
Where did o7 originate?
o7 originated in EVE Online in the early 2000s, where pilots used it as a quick respect emoticon in local chat. It has since spread to most online sci-fi gaming communities, including Star Citizen, Elite Dangerous, the X-series, and military aviation circles.
How do you respond to o7?
Respond with o7 back. It's a mutual salute. You can also use \o (a hand wave) or o7o (saluting with both hands) for variety. Some people add the recipient's name, like 'o7 Doc' for a more personal greeting.
Is o7 only used in Star Citizen?
No. o7 is common across many gaming communities — EVE Online (where it started), Elite Dangerous, Star Citizen, World of Warships, military flight sims, and any community with a strong "fly safe" culture. It also appears on Twitch, Discord, and gaming Twitter.
What does \o mean vs. o7?
\o is a wave (open hand raised, casual hello or goodbye). o7 is a salute (formal respect, fly safe, godspeed). \o\ /o/ are dancing/cheering. o7o is a two-handed salute. They are all from the same family of typed emoticons.
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