Actually it means exactly what is being stated. Year 1= Year 1 gear. Year 2 = Year 2 gear. Yes some Year 1 gear came into Year 2 that Bungie thought would fit well with the Year 2 model. Yes I agree with the stance that a new year should primarily mean new gear. New weapons, new armor, new everything - which is what happened. Kiss your Year 1 gear bye bye. But I'm sure you will hang on to it for the next 8 years bitching about your lack of vault space