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*'''Cogitator''': A computer, specifically the part that does the processing.
*'''Cogitator''': A computer, specifically the part that does the processing.
*'''Crusade''': The Imperial equivalent to the Ork '''[[WAAAGH]]!'''
*'''Crusade''': The Imperial equivalent to the Ork '''[[WAAAGH]]!'''
*'''Etherics''': Generic term for radar, radio and other signals intelligence equipment. Ships have a "Master of the Etherics" who handles oversees masters of the auspex and the vox.
*'''Frak''': A child friendly swear word, we all know what it stands in for.
*'''Frak''': A child friendly swear word, we all know what it stands in for.
*'''Krak''': Anti tank warhead, found on grenades and missiles.
*'''Krak''': Anti tank warhead, found on grenades and missiles.

Revision as of 15:00, 21 April 2022

Long story short the Imperium of Man has it's own set of names for things, many of which have analogs in the real world. Here is a list of some of said terms.

A to M

  • Auspex: Any sort of device used as an analysis or detection scanner.
  • Cogitator: A computer, specifically the part that does the processing.
  • Crusade: The Imperial equivalent to the Ork WAAAGH!
  • Etherics: Generic term for radar, radio and other signals intelligence equipment. Ships have a "Master of the Etherics" who handles oversees masters of the auspex and the vox.
  • Frak: A child friendly swear word, we all know what it stands in for.
  • Krak: Anti tank warhead, found on grenades and missiles.

M to Z

  • Pict: Cameras and Video Technology, both 2d and 3d.
    • Pict-Recorder: Video Camera.
  • Rune: Button or Key.
  • Vox: Audio Technology
    • Voxcaster: Field Radio.
    • Vox Hailer: Loudspeaker
  • Xeno: Alien.

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