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'''Scion''' is a word with several meanings. It primarily refers to a descendant or heir, especially of a wealthy or influential family. In horticulture, it denotes a detached portion of a plant used in grafting. The term also appears in various commercial, artistic, and technical contexts. == Primary meanings == == Other uses ==

Primary meaning

Etymology and definition

The word "scion" entered English in the early 14th century from Old French cion or sion, meaning "twig," "shoot," or "descendant," which itself derived from Frankish kiþō, a term related to sprouting or budding, ultimately tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root ǵei̯H- meaning "to sprout" or "split open."^[1]^[2] This etymological foundation reflects the term's dual connotations of literal plant growth and figurative human lineage, with the Old French usage already encompassing both a cutting from a plant and an offspring or heir.^[2] In its primary sense, "scion" denotes a descendant or heir, particularly one from a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family, often evoking the idea of continuation or inheritance like a branch from a family tree; for instance, it is commonly used in phrases such as "scion of industry" to describe heirs to prominent business dynasties.^[1] The term's metaphorical application to human offspring emerged alongside its botanical meaning in Middle English, marking a historical shift by the 14th century from a predominantly literal reference to plant parts toward broader symbolic use for progeny in elite or notable lines.^[1]^[2] According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary's 2025 entry, "scion" is defined as "a descendant especially of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family" or simply "heir," emphasizing its role in denoting a child or offspring from prominent lineages, while a secondary sense extends to a detached plant shoot used in grafting.^[1]

Usage as descendant or heir

In historical and literary contexts, particularly in 19th-century European literature referencing aristocracy, "scion" commonly appears in phrases like "scion of a noble house" to denote a young descendant carrying the prestige of an illustrious lineage.^[1] This usage draws metaphorically from the term's botanical origins, evoking a grafted shoot that perpetuates a superior stock, to emphasize inherited status and familial continuity in narratives of class and inheritance.^[3] In modern business and politics, "scion" describes heirs to prominent family dynasties, highlighting patterns of intergenerational wealth transfer. For instance, David Rockefeller (1915–2017), a scion of the Standard Oil fortune, inherited significant assets from his father, John D. Rockefeller Jr., and managed the family's endowment through irrevocable trusts that preserved billions across generations, enabling philanthropy while minimizing taxes.^[4] Similarly, Evelyn de Rothschild (1931–2022), scion of the Rothschild banking dynasty, succeeded in leading N.M. Rothschild & Sons, continuing a lineage of financial influence established by Mayer Amschel Rothschild in the 18th century, with family branches distributing control among heirs to sustain global operations.^[5] These examples illustrate how scions often assume roles in family enterprises, blending personal legacy with institutional stewardship. The term carries cultural implications tied to class structures, where scions symbolize entrenched privilege and fuel debates on nepotism in 20th- and 21st-century society. In the United States and Europe, critics have argued that appointing family scions to leadership positions in corporations or politics reinforces inequality, as seen in progressive-era reforms against patronage that targeted kin favoritism in government and business.^[6] Such practices are often critiqued for undermining meritocracy, perpetuating social divides, though proponents view them as stabilizing family-run entities amid economic volatility.^[7] Distinctions from synonyms like "heir" underscore "scion's" emphasis on bloodline prestige over mere legal entitlement; while an heir primarily inherits property or title through probate, a scion evokes a broader sense of descending from an elite or influential line, often implying cultural or social inheritance beyond material assets.^[8]^[9]

Horticulture

Definition and role in grafting

In botany and horticulture, a scion refers to a detached shoot, twig, or bud taken from a desired plant variety and used as the upper portion in a graft.^[10] This component, often containing one or more buds, is selected for its specific desirable traits, such as superior fruit quality, flower characteristics, or growth habits, and is joined to a compatible rootstock to form a composite plant.^[11] The scion becomes the aboveground part of the resulting plant, contributing its genetic material to the canopy while relying on the rootstock for anchorage, nutrient uptake, and environmental adaptation.^[12] The primary role of the scion in grafting is to enable the propagation of elite cultivars by combining the scion's advantageous above-ground features with the rootstock's robust below-ground qualities, thereby overcoming limitations like disease susceptibility or poor soil adaptation in the original variety.^[13] For instance, a scion from a fruit tree with high-yield, flavorful produce can be grafted onto a disease-resistant rootstock to mitigate soil-borne pathogens that would otherwise affect the scion's parent plant.^[14] This technique preserves hybrid varieties that do not breed true from seed, ensuring clonal reproduction of non-seed-propagable traits, and accelerates the production of mature plants compared to growing from seed, often yielding fruit-bearing specimens in 1–2 years rather than several.^[13] Grafting with scions has ancient origins, with descriptions appearing in the works of the Greek philosopher Theophrastus around 300 BCE, who detailed the process as a method akin to cutting propagation for fruit trees.^[15] By the time of ancient Rome, horticulturists had refined these practices, applying scion grafting to dwarfing apple rootstocks and other crops to enhance productivity and adaptability in Mediterranean agriculture.^[16]

Techniques and applications

Grafting techniques involving scions are essential for vegetative propagation in horticulture, allowing the precise attachment of desired plant varieties to rootstocks. Common methods include whip-and-tongue grafting, cleft grafting, and bud grafting, each designed to ensure close contact between the cambium layers of the scion and rootstock for successful union.^[11]^[17] In whip-and-tongue grafting, suitable for scions and rootstocks of similar diameter, a long diagonal cut is made on both, followed by a secondary "tongue" cut perpendicular to the first on each piece; the tongues interlock to align the cambium layers, after which the graft is secured with grafting tape or rubber bands and sealed with wax to prevent desiccation. Cleft grafting involves splitting the rootstock end vertically to form a cleft, inserting one or two wedge-shaped scions into the split with cambium layers matching, and binding the union tightly before applying a sealant. Bud grafting, often performed in summer, entails slicing a single bud from the scion and inserting it under a T-shaped incision in the rootstock bark, then wrapping it to hold the bud in place until it integrates. These techniques prioritize precise cuts to maximize cambium contact, typically performed during the plant's dormant period to minimize stress.^[11]^[18]^[17] Applications of scion grafting are widespread in agriculture and gardening, particularly for perpetuating elite cultivars. In fruit tree orchards, apple scions are commonly grafted onto dwarf rootstocks like M9 to produce compact trees that facilitate commercial harvesting and higher yields per area, enabling efficient management in intensive farming systems. In viticulture, grapevine scions of high-quality varieties such as Vitis vinifera are grafted onto rootstocks resistant to phylloxera and other soil-borne pathogens, a practice that has sustained global wine production since the late 19th century. For ornamental plants, scion grafting allows the propagation of hybrid roses or maples onto hardy rootstocks, combining aesthetic traits with improved vigor and disease tolerance in landscape settings.^[19]^[20]^[21] Modern advancements have expanded scion use beyond traditional grafting into tissue culture micropropagation, where scion-derived explants are cultured in vitro to produce virus-free clones at scale. In the 2020s, biotechnological protocols for citrus varieties, such as sweet oranges, employ scion shoot tips in nutrient media to generate thousands of uniform plants annually, addressing challenges like citrus greening disease and supporting sustainable orchard renewal.^[22]^[23] Recent research as of 2025 has further elucidated the molecular mechanisms of graft healing, including hormonal signaling and gene expression pathways that regulate union formation, enhancing compatibility predictions and success rates.^[24] Additionally, advanced techniques like double grafting, incorporating an interstock between scion and rootstock, have been developed to optimize trait combinations for stress tolerance, such as drought and salinity resistance in vegetable crops like tomatoes and cucurbits, aiding adaptation to climate change impacts.^[25]^[26] Despite these benefits, scion grafting faces challenges, including compatibility issues where physiological or genetic mismatches between scion and rootstock lead to poor union formation or delayed incompatibility, resulting in rejection rates that can exceed 20% in some combinations. Seasonal timing is critical, with optimal success during winter dormancy when sap flow is minimal, as active growth periods increase failure risks due to rapid tissue expansion.^[27]^[28]^[12]

Brands and commercial uses

Automotive marque

Scion was introduced in 2003 by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., as a standalone automotive marque aimed at appealing to younger buyers, particularly millennials, through affordable, highly customizable vehicles sold exclusively in North America.^[29] The brand functioned as an experimental division to test innovative sales and product strategies distinct from Toyota's mainstream lineup, emphasizing urban lifestyle compatibility and personalization options like accessory packages for exterior and interior modifications.^[29] Initial sales began in California with the xA and xB models, focusing on compact, boxy hatchback designs that prioritized fun, practical styling over traditional automotive norms.^[29] Over its 13-year run, Scion offered a lineup of distinctive models tailored to youthful demographics. The xA and xB hatchbacks debuted in 2004 as entry-level options with bold, angular aesthetics and starting prices around $13,000, appealing to first-time buyers seeking versatility.^[30] The tC coupe followed in 2005, providing a sportier alternative with a 2.4-liter engine and liftback functionality for added utility.^[31] Later additions included the iQ microcar in 2012 and the 2013 FR-S sports coupe, co-developed with Subaru and featuring a rear-wheel-drive platform with a 2.0-liter boxer engine producing 200 horsepower, which became a enthusiast favorite for its handling dynamics.^[32]^[33] Despite these offerings, Scion struggled with declining sales amid shifting market preferences and broader industry challenges, leading Toyota to discontinue the brand in August 2016; remaining models like the FR-S, iA, and iM were rebadged under Toyota for the 2017 model year.^[34]^[35] Scion's marketing differentiated it through customer-centric innovations and cultural integrations. The "Pure Price" policy established fixed, no-haggle pricing at dealerships to eliminate negotiation stress, with all vehicles offered as mono-spec trims for straightforward purchasing.^[29] Limited-edition "Release Series" variants, such as themed xB models, were introduced annually to foster exclusivity and encourage customization, often tying into lifestyle elements.^[36] The brand built community via Scion A/V, an initiative funding independent music releases, artist tours, and events like Scion Rock Fest, partnering with over 1,500 acts across genres to align with alternative and indie scenes.^[37]^[38] In a surprising development, Toyota revived the Scion name at the 2025 SEMA show, unveiling the Scion 01 concept—a hybrid side-by-side off-roader targeted at adventure enthusiasts. This two-seat vehicle incorporates a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain derived from the Tacoma pickup, delivering over 300 horsepower and featuring electric "Silent Mode" for low-noise operation.^[39]^[40] Built on a tubular chassis with FIA-compliant roll cage and Tacoma-derived suspension components, the Scion 01 marks Toyota's entry into the growing SxS market, blending off-road capability with electrified efficiency nine years after the original brand's sunset.^[41]

Publishing and media imprints

Scion Audio/Visual (Scion A/V), the automotive brand's in-house record label and lifestyle marketing division, launched in 2003 to foster connections with youth culture through music promotion and sponsorships.^[42]^[38] The initiative partnered with independent labels and artists across genres like hip-hop, rock, electronic, and reggae, releasing over 143 records including EPs, albums, and singles by more than 1,500 collaborators.^[43] Notable efforts included the Scion Sessions program, which produced original audio and video content featuring emerging acts such as Austra, Born Ruffians, and Bear Mountain, often distributed as free downloads to emphasize accessibility and creativity.^[44]^[45] Additionally, Scion A/V sponsored concerts and festivals like Scion Rock Fest and Scion Garage Fest, integrating live performances with brand events to appeal to urban and indie music enthusiasts.^[38] Beyond music and print, Scion's media imprints encompassed visual and interactive elements that promoted artistic expression. The brand collaborated with contemporary artists for customizable vehicle wraps under its Art Cars program, transforming models like the xB into mobile canvases featuring designs from creators such as those showcased in print ads and lifestyle catalogs at auto events.^[46] Video game tie-ins further embedded Scion vehicles in gaming culture, with appearances in racing simulations including the tC in Need for Speed titles, the xB and FR-S in Gran Turismo series, and multiple models in Forza Motorsport games from 2007 onward, allowing players to customize and race them digitally.^[47]^[48]^[49] Scion also produced lifestyle magazines, such as the quarterly Scion Magazine (2004–2008), which covered music, art, fashion, and tuner culture with features on vehicle modifications, artist interviews, and event recaps to cultivate a community around personalization.^[50]^[51] Following the brand's discontinuation in August 2016 and integration into Toyota, Scion A/V's archival content— including music releases and Sessions videos—remained accessible online via platforms like YouTube and the former Scion website, preserving its influence on youth-oriented marketing.^[34]^[38] This legacy informed Toyota's subsequent strategies, evident in the 2025 revival of the Scion name for the Scion 01 hybrid UTV concept unveiled at the SEMA Show, where promotional materials echoed the original brand's emphasis on bold, customizable designs for younger demographics.^[52]^[40]

Arts, entertainment, and media

Role-playing games

Scion is a tabletop role-playing game series that places players in the roles of modern-day demigods, known as Scions, who are the mortal children of gods from various mythological pantheons engaged in an ongoing war against the primordial Titans. The first edition was developed and published by White Wolf Publishing, with the core rulebook Scion: Hero released in 2007, followed by expansions Scion: Demigod in 2007 and Scion: God in 2008.^[53]^[54] These books progressively escalate the power levels of player characters from heroic mortals to full divinities, incorporating pantheons such as the Aesir (Norse), Dodekatheon (Greek), and Pesedjet (Egyptian) into a contemporary World of Darkness-inspired setting where ancient myths influence the modern world.^[54] The second edition, published by Onyx Path Publishing starting in 2019, revamped the system using the Storypath ruleset, emphasizing narrative flexibility and character-driven stories. Corebooks include Scion: Origin (2019), which covers mortal-level play and introduces key traits like Origin (background and upbringing), Path (aspects of identity and connections), and Legend (divine potential rating). Subsequent releases expanded this framework: Scion: Hero (2021) for initial divine empowerment, Scion: Demigod (2022) for intermediate godlike abilities, and Scion: God (2025) for apex divinity.^[55]^[56] This edition shifts focus from rigid power tiers to fluid progression tied to Legend ratings, allowing Scions to navigate fate, boons, and pantheon politics more dynamically.^[55] Gameplay in Scion revolves around dice pools of ten-sided dice (d10s), where players roll an attribute plus skill total and count successes on rolls of 7 or higher, with critical successes on matching pairs for heightened drama. Birthrights serve as core mechanics, granting Scions access to relics, followers, or creatures tied to their divine parentage, which provide bonuses like additional dice or special abilities in rolls. At higher Legend levels, the system scales to epic feats, such as shattering buildings or altering landscapes, reflecting the mythological scope while grounding actions in narrative consequences.^[57]^[58]^[59] Supplements have enriched the setting with thematic expansions, including Scion: Dragon (2023), which introduces Asian pantheons, new Callings like Outsider and Shepherd, and rules for playing sorcerers or Titanic antagonists. In 2025, Rock Gods & Road Trips was released, blending celebrity culture with mythic elements through road-trip narratives, cryptid hunts, and rock concert battles that amplify Legend via fame and performance. Scion: God, released digitally in 2025 following a BackerKit crowdfunding campaign launched in 2022, with print hardcovers in fulfillment as of November 2025, alongside community-driven content on the Storypath Nexus such as Divine Menagerie expansions. Onyx Path's virtual convention in 2025 featured Scion actual-play sessions, with videos shared for ongoing engagement.^[60]^[56]^[61]^[62]^[63]^[64]

Fictional characters

In fictional media, "scion" often denotes characters who are heirs or demigods inheriting supernatural legacies from divine or powerful progenitors, embodying themes of destiny, inherited abilities, and intergenerational strife. These figures typically grapple with the burdens of their lineage, wielding god-like powers while navigating mortal vulnerabilities and familial betrayals. Common archetypes include reluctant protagonists thrust into mythic conflicts, urban youths awakening to latent heritages, and royal descendants challenging oppressive empires, reflecting broader narratives of legacy and rebellion across comics, role-playing games, video games, and literature. Comics feature several notable scion characters emphasizing heirship and supernatural inheritance. In CrossGen Entertainment's Scion series (2000–2004), Ethan serves as the youngest prince of the Heron Dynasty, a royal heir marked by destiny after scarring his rival Bron, leading him on a quest to liberate genetically engineered "Lesser Races" from slavery alongside allies like the reptilian Skink. Similarly, in Marvel's Micronauts (1984–1986), Scion is a key associate of the team, depicted as a descendant of the ancient Makers in the Microverse, using his inherited technological and exploratory prowess to aid interdimensional voyages. In the web serial Worm by Wildbow (2011–2013), Scion—revealed as the alien entity Zion—poses as a heroic golden-skinned parahuman but embodies a twisted "heir" to an extraterrestrial cycle of planetary consumption, ultimately unleashing apocalyptic destruction when his facade crumbles.^[65] Video games portray scion-like figures through demigod heirs burdened by paternal legacies. In the God of War series developed by Santa Monica Studio, Kratos is a central protagonist born as the demigod son of Zeus and the mortal Callisto, initially serving as a Spartan warrior before ascending to godhood; his narrative arc revolves around reluctant inheritance of Olympian power, familial betrayal by his father, and a quest for redemption amid cycles of vengeance against gods and monsters. These characters exemplify archetypes of inherited powers clashing with personal agency.^[66]

Other media properties

In literature, "Scion" often denotes heirs or descendants in fantastical or historical narratives. L.E. Modesitt Jr.'s Scion of Cyador (2000), the eleventh installment in the Saga of Recluce fantasy series, follows Lorn'elth, a young scion of a powerful magi's family navigating political intrigue and chaos-based magic in the ancient empire of Cyador.^[67] The novel explores themes of inherited power and duty, continuing the story from Magi'i of Cyador and emphasizing the balance between order and chaos in Recluce's history.^[68] Similarly, Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel's Scion (2007), the opening book of the Imriel Trilogy within the Kushiel's Legacy series, centers on Imriel de la Courcel, the royal scion and adopted son of Queen Sidonie, as he confronts his mother's treacherous legacy and embarks on a quest for identity amid prophecies and courtly machinations in the alternate Europe of Terre d'Ange.^[69] The work delves into inheritance not just of bloodlines but of divine marks and moral burdens, blending erotic fantasy with epic adventure. In film and television, "Scion" appears in works examining legacy and succession. The 2018 short film Scion, directed by Matthew Leigh, portrays two hostages caught in a tense confrontation with a man seeking a mysterious artifact tied to familial secrets, underscoring themes of inherited conflict and redemption.^[70] Running approximately 15 minutes, it highlights the psychological weight of lineage in a compact thriller format.^[70] On television, the Smallville episode "Scion" (season 10, episode 16, aired 2011) features Alexander Luthor, a cloned scion of the villainous Lionel Luthor, who grapples with his engineered heritage and potential for heroism under Clark Kent's mentorship. This installment explores cloned heirs and the nature-versus-nurture debate within the Superman origin story, culminating in revelations about identity and family ties. Music incorporating "Scion" includes albums and tracks that evoke descent or prominence. The electronic album Emerge by the band Scion, released in 1995, features ambient and techno tracks like "Spirits of Ice," using the title to symbolize emerging legacies in soundscapes.^[71] In hip-hop, RA Scion (real name Raphael Alvarez), a Seattle-based rapper, frequently references his artistic lineage in boasts about cultural inheritance, as in the 2008 track "Tobacco Road" from Common Market's Tobacco Road, where he riffs on southern roots and personal evolution.^[72] More recently, in the 2020s, artists like Aitch have alluded to scion-like status in tracks such as "My G (Remix)" (2020), boasting of rising from humble origins to hip-hop royalty. As of 2025, "Scion" continues to inspire dystopian narratives in emerging media. Samantha Shannon's The Dark Mirror (February 2025), the fifth book in the Bone Season series, advances the story of clairvoyant Paige Mahoney resisting the totalitarian Republic of Scion, a regime controlling Britain and embodying oppressive inheritance of power structures.^[73] This installment, set partly outside Scion's borders, intensifies themes of rebellion against inherited authoritarianism in a supernatural dystopia.^[74]

Technology and other uses

SCION Internet architecture

SCION, or Scalability, Control, and Isolation On Next-Generation Networks, is a clean-slate Internet architecture designed to provide route control, failure isolation, and explicit trust for end-to-end communications. Developed by the Network Security Group at ETH Zurich since 2009, it addresses key limitations of the current Internet, such as vulnerabilities in the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) that enable route hijacking and poor resilience to failures.^[75]^[76] Unlike BGP, which relies on destination-based forwarding without path transparency, SCION enables path-aware routing where endpoints select explicit paths, enhancing security and performance. At its core, SCION organizes autonomous systems (ASes) into hierarchical isolation domains, which segment the network to contain faults, misconfigurations, or attacks within defined boundaries, preventing widespread propagation. Users and applications can explicitly choose inbound and outbound paths from a set of available options, supporting multipath communication for improved resilience and load balancing. End-to-end trust is ensured through cryptographic verification of paths and data, using a public key infrastructure (PKI) with a minimal trusted computing base, primarily top-tier ISPs, to authenticate segments and reduce reliance on global trust anchors.^[75] This design contrasts with BGP's susceptibility to prefix hijacks by enforcing verifiable, segment-based routing.^[77] SCION's implementation is fully open-source, with reference code and documentation available for deployment on standard hardware, allowing integration with existing ISP infrastructures via border routers. Initial commercial deployments began in Switzerland around 2017, including pilots by Swisscom and Detecon for secure embassy communications in the 2020s. In Singapore, the Singapore Advanced Research and Education Network (SingAREN) established high-speed SCION connectivity to ETH Zurich in 2024, facilitating research collaborations. Globally, over 20 ISPs now offer SCION services as of 2025, with the architecture supporting multipath resilience in production networks across Europe, Asia, and beyond.^[78]^[79]^[80]^[81] As of November 2025, SCION's standardization progresses through active IETF drafts, including overviews of its control and data planes, with drafts like the SCION Control Plane expected to inform future RFCs. Applications have expanded to Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems, where providers like Sunrise use SCION to secure device connections against cyber threats via controlled domains, and finance, supporting distributed ledger technology (DLT) for cross-border payments as endorsed by the Swiss National Bank. These uses highlight SCION's role in critical infrastructure, offering BGP-independent security for high-stakes data exchange.^[82]^[83]^[84]^[85]

Miscellaneous applications

In plant genetics, the term "scion" denotes the upper portion of a grafted plant used to study clonal lineages and heritable modifications, particularly in advanced breeding techniques. For instance, in CRISPR-based genome editing, mobile Cas9 ribonucleoproteins expressed in rootstock can migrate to the scion, inducing targeted mutations in wild-type tissues of adult Arabidopsis plants, enabling transgene-free heritable edits without direct genetic modification of the scion itself.^[86] This approach has been applied to generate mutations in distal scion parts, supporting resilient crop development. Additionally, CRISPR systems for lineage tracing in living plants utilize scion-stock grafting to track developmental lineages, addressing questions in plant biology distinct from conventional horticultural propagation.^[87] In computing, "Scion" refers to an open-source Haskell library developed for implementing IDE features, facilitating advanced Haskell development tools independent of front-end interfaces. Released in 2009, it leverages the GHC API and Cabal to provide functionalities such as type checking, error highlighting, code navigation, and autocompletion for pragmas, module names, and GHC flags, effectively supporting grammar processing and parsing workflows in Haskell projects.^[88] The library includes a server component for integration with external clients like Emacs and Vim, promoting extensible development environments under a BSD-3-Clause license.^[88] The word "scion" generally signifies a descendant or heir, a meaning that can apply to family lineages and heritage, including in contexts like surnames associated with noble houses. As a place name, "Scione" (Ancient Greek: Σκιώνη), an anglicized form sometimes rendered variably in historical texts, was an ancient Greek city-state founded circa 1200 BCE following the Trojan War by Achaean settlers from Pellene on the Pallene peninsula in Chalcidice. Located on a fortified hill near the modern village of Nea Skioni, it served as a member of the Delian League before its revolt against Athens during the Peloponnesian War in 423 BCE, leading to its siege, capture, and partial destruction in 421 BCE, after which it persisted as a minor Roman vicus under Cassandreia.^[89]

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It's Official: Toyota Kills Off Scion Brand - MotorTrend
Feb 3, 2016 · It's official: The Scion brand is no more. Toyota will eliminate its funky, youth-focused car brand and consolidate those models back into the Toyota lineup.Missing: history | Show results with:history
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Toyota Gives Scion Brand the Axe - MotorTrend
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Toyota's Scion Music Label Puts Artists First - ADWEEK
May 28, 2015 · Since 2003—a year after the Toyota car brand was launched—it's run record label Scion AV, working with over 1,500 artists ranging from The Black ...Missing: automotive sponsorships comics
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Scion A/V, Toyota's Record Label, Says It's 'Signing Off' - Billboard
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Scion Is Back! Toyota Revives the Name on an Off-Road SEMA ...
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Toyota Shocks SEMA with 300-HP Hybrid-Powered Off-Road Side ...
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Scion Audio/Visual - Music label - Rate Your Music
Record label formed in 2003 in the United States. Notable artists include ennamelang.
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Scion Audio/Visual - Wikipedia
Scion Audio/Visual, also known as Scion AV, Scion A/V or SA/V, was an in-house record label and lifestyle marketing division of the Scion marqueMarketing · Music · FilmMissing: Sessions concerts
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Scion Audio/Visual - Wikiwand
As of February 6, 2013, Scion AV had released 143 records that include EP's, full-length albums, and singles. They worked with over 1,500 artists, including ...
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Scion Sessions - YouTube
Taking an active role in helping to pioneer creativity, Scion Sessions has a distinct curation and artist collaboration model that delivers meaningful content.Missing: music examples
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About Scion Sessions
Scion Sessions is a music program contributing to Canadian music through collaborations, producing original projects, and is the music vehicle of Scion Canada.
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Scion Digital Comic Book Series Volumes 1 and 2 Sealed New 2004
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Scion Art Cars: Following BMW? Not Exactly - The New York Times
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Scion tC - Need for Speed Wiki
The 2008 Scion tC (AT10) is a front-wheel drive coupe manufactured by Scion. The first generation Scion tC was produced from 2004 to 2010.
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New Gran Turismo 5 DLC: Twin Ring Motegi, Scion FR-S [UPDATE]
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Scion - Forza Wiki - Fandom
Scion is a North American car manufacturer featured in Forza Motorsport 2 and in all subsequent Forza main titles up until Forza Motorsport 6.Related · Vehicles · Production
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[PDF] THE HOTTEST IN MUSIC / ART / SPORTS / TUNER / FASHION ...
Scion Canada is a division of Toyota Canada Inc. One Toyota Place, Toronto, ON M1H 1H9. Scion Canada Lifestyle Magazine contains 100% post consumer waste.
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Scion Magazine - 5 Issues - eBay
In stock Free deliveryScion Magazine - 5 Issues ; Detailed seller ratings. Average for the last 12 months. Accurate description. 5.0. Reasonable shipping cost. 5.0. Shipping speed.Missing: lifestyle customization
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Introducing Toyota's Bold New Side-by-Side Concept, the Scion 01
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Scion: Demigod 1st Edition - Onyx Path Publishing | White Wolf
A core expansion for Scion™ • The second in a three-book series charting the Scions' journey from hero through demigodhood to divinity • Includes everything ...
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Scion is a three-book standalone modern fantasy roleplaying game published in 2007 by White Wolf. The project was previously codenamed Secret Project Z.
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Birthrights | Scion Second Edition Wiki - Fandom
Any dice pool required uses the Hero's Attribute + Follower's dot rating. If Follower is 1-3 dots, can only use Heroic Knacks. If 4-5, can use Immortal ...
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Now Available: Rock Gods & Road Trips! - Onyx Path Publishing
Sep 17, 2025 · Rock Gods & Road Trips takes the legend-fueled, epic narrative of Scion and puts it on a tour bus on the path to fame and glory. In this book, ...Missing: 2019 rules Origin supplements Dragon 2023
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Scion: God - BackerKit
$$121,438.00Scion: Hero (Second Edition Book 2) expanded options, casting open the doors to the divine. At the Heroic tier, Scions gain a fraction of the power of the Gods, ...Missing: RPG corebook Con
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Release Roundup: August 2025 - Onyx Path Publishing
Aug 31, 2025 · This month's Community Content, from the Storypath Nexus, Slarecian Vault, and Canis Minor includes: Scion: Divine Menagerie 4; Trinity ...
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Scion Second Edition Book One: Origin - Onyx Path Publishing
In stock Rating 4.3 (163) Expanded rules for playing Saints, Prophets, and Denizens! Full rules for playing Sorcerers and Titanic Scions! Edges, a new character creation system, and new ...
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Scion – Onyx Path Publishing
Now begins the war against the Titans, elder beings who rage against the human world and its wayward gods. Commanding the push and pull of Fate, you will ride ...Missing: Con | Show results with:Con
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Scion (Volume) - Comic Vine
Together with his intrepid allies, Ethan battles to free the genetically engineered "Lesser Races" and erase the scourge of slavery from his world. Expand full ...
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RPG: Become An Actual Rock God In 'Scion- Rock Gods & Road Trips'
Sep 19, 2025 · Onyx Path's RPG of children of the gods, Scion, gets a rare update with a new Rock & Roll (and cryptid) themed expansion.
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Scion of Cyador « L.E. Modesitt, Jr. – The Official Website
Modesitt, Jr. returns to his popular Saga of Recluce for another tale of Lorn, a talented boy born into a family of Magi'i. SCION OF CYADOR, is ...
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Rating 4.2 (4,355) Dec 9, 2001 · Each novel fills in pieces of the history of this land where Chaos and Order strive to maintain a magical balance. Scion of Cyador continues the ...
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Scion (Short 2018) - IMDb
Scion: Directed by Matthew Leigh. With Jonathan Alexander, Mark James, Isabella St Clair. Two people find themselves hostage to man looking for a mysterious ...
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Emerge - Scion | Album | AllMusic
Emerge by Scion released in 1995. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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Common Market – Tobacco Road Lyrics - Genius
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The Dark Mirror: A Novel - Bloomsbury Publishing
Free delivery over $35Feb 25, 2025 · The highly anticipated fifth novel in the New York Times bestselling Bone Season series-an epic and spellbinding fantasy from the author of The Priory of the ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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The Bone Season (series) - Samantha Shannon
Book 5, The Dark Mirror, will be published on 25 February 2025.
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scion - Network Security Group, ETH Zurich
SCION is a clean-slate Internet architecture for route control, failure isolation, and explicit trust, using isolation domains for routing.
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Jun 1, 2017 · The SCION inter-domain network architecture enables new systems that can take advantage of the isolation, scalability, and transparency ...
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SCION-Technology revolutionizes communication - Detecon
SCION, developed by ETH Zurich with Swisscom and Detecon, ensures secure data transmission via trusted, predefined paths. Piloted with Swiss embassies, ...Missing: trials 2020s
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Singapore Advanced Research and Education Network (SingAREN)
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A Journey Through the Deployment of a Next-generation Network
Aug 27, 2025 · The SCION Next-Generation Network (NGN) architecture has expanded steadily since 2017, with today 20+ ISPs offering SCION connectivity.
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draft-dekater-scion-controlplane-10 - SCION Control Plane
Expires 23 April 2026 [Page 46] Internet-Draft SCION CP October 2025 between 3h and 3 days. Some deployments use up to 5 days. In comparison to these time ...
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[PDF] scion for critical infrastructure
Mar 17, 2025 · Today's Internet can no longer meet the security and reliability needs of critical infrastructure ecosystems, particularly those in the finance,.
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Heritable transgene-free genome editing in plants by grafting of wild ...
Jan 2, 2023 · Extended Data Fig. 2. Root expressed mobile Cas9 and gNIA1 induce NIA1 gene editing in the wild-type scion tissues of adult Arabidopsis.
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(PDF) A versatile CRISPR‐based system for lineage tracing in living ...
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scion: Haskell IDE library - Hackage
Aug 27, 2009 · Scion is based on the GHC API and Cabal. It provides both a Haskell API and a server for non-Haskell clients such as Emacs and Vim.Missing: parser | Show results with:parser
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Scion Family Crest, Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Meaning of the Scion family crest symbols. Shield - Chevron. The chevron shape symbolizes the historical family home, the importance of home for family members ...