Imperium of Man Terminology

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.
• Servo:
• Vox: Audio Technology
  • Voxcaster: Field Radio.
  • Vox Hailer: Loudspeaker
• Xeno: Alien.

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