An embedded scripting language, specifically designed to extend applications. capabilities include a small footprint, inherent support for automatons or state machines , rapid execution of the P-code and a good interface to native functions. These capabilities make Pawn a good scripting language for games, multimedia applications and embedded software (for which scripting is needed). Optimized P-code ( bytecode ) interpreter in assembler (Windows & Linux); there is even a JIT for Windows and Linux. Full source code is included. Pawn was formerly called the Small language.