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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. | 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 === | === A to M === | ||
*'''Adept''': An official of the Adeptus Terra (the bureaucratic aparatus of the Imperium as a whole). | |||
*'''Auspex''': Any sort of device used as an analysis or detection scanner. | *'''Auspex''': Any sort of device used as an analysis or detection scanner. | ||
*'''Cogitator''': A computer, specifically the part that does the processing. | *'''Cogitator''': A computer, specifically the part that does the processing. | ||
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=== M to Z === | === M to Z === | ||
* '''Menial''': A regular working schlub employed by the Adeptus Terra. Truck Drivers, Janitors, canteen cooks, etc. | |||
* '''Pict''': Cameras and Video Technology, both 2d and 3d. | * '''Pict''': Cameras and Video Technology, both 2d and 3d. | ||
** '''Pict-Recorder''': Video Camera. | ** '''Pict-Recorder''': Video Camera. | ||
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** '''Vox Hailer''': Loudspeaker | ** '''Vox Hailer''': Loudspeaker | ||
* '''Void''': Space | * '''Void''': Space | ||
* '''Voidborn''': Someone born on a Starship or Space Station. | |||
*'''Xeno''': Alien. | *'''Xeno''': Alien. | ||
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Revision as of 01:53, 22 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
- Adept: An official of the Adeptus Terra (the bureaucratic aparatus of the Imperium as a whole).
- 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.
- Enforcer: Local police forces, as opposed to the Adeptus Arbites which are the Imperium's Police Force.
- Frak: A child friendly swear word, we all know what it stands in for.
- Krak: Anti tank warhead, found on grenades and missiles.
- "Him on Terra", "Him" and similar: The Emperor.
M to Z
- Menial: A regular working schlub employed by the Adeptus Terra. Truck Drivers, Janitors, canteen cooks, etc.
- 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
- Void: Space
- Voidborn: Someone born on a Starship or Space Station.
- Xeno: Alien.
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