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This is a list of some of the commonly used slang and terms in the various regiments of the [[Imperial Guard]]. Most of the terms are also common throughout the Imperium:
;===A==={|align=center border="1" cellpadding="12" cellspacing="0"|-|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Term'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Definition'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Source'''|-|align=center|AA|align=center|Anti-aircraft weapons.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center|Ace|align=center|A skilled/veteran pilot in the [[Imperial Navy]].|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center|Ace-in-the-Hole|align=center| A back-up plan usually in the form of a one-shot [[bolt weapons|bolt pistol]], dagger, [[shotgun]] or other unofficial weapons.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center|[[Amasec]]|align=center|A widely available and highly alcoholic beverage distilled from wine.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center|[[Aquila]]/Sign of the [[Aquila]]|align=center|A sign of devotion or blessing to the [[Imperial Guard|Imperium]] that forms the [[Aquila|Imperial Eagle]], by crossing the hands with the palms pressed to chest and thumbs linked.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center|[[Augmetic]]|align=center|Cybernetic or bionic, usually in the sense of body implants or repairs.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center|[[Auspex]]|align=center|A device, that, when set properly, can track heat, motion or bio-signatures. Can also be set to active or passing scanning.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|}
AA ===B==={|align=center border="1" cellpadding="12" cellspacing="0"|- anti|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Term'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Definition'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Source'''|-|align=center| Baby [[Ogryn]]|align=center| A [[Catachan Jungle Fighter]].|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Backwater|align=center| A technologically primitive world.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Bat - |align=center| A [[Imperial Navy|Navy]] term for hostile aircraft weapons.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| [[Battle Standard]]|align=center| Another name for a company standard or regimental standards used by the Guard on certain worlds, usually [[Feral World]]s.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Black cross/black on black |align=center|A term for Guard on Guard 'friendly fire' casualties|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Bleed Out|align=center| To die of blood loss before medical attention can be given.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Blunt|align=center| [[Sanctioned Psyker]] slang for a non-telepath.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Bogey|align=center| Another [[Imperial Navy|naval]] term for enemy aircraft.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center|[[Bone 'ead]] |align=center| An [[Ogryn]] sergeant with surgically augmented intelligence who can interpret orders for his less advanced squadmates. Also used as a term of abuse for anyone taking orders too literally to the detriment of their subordinates.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Bombardier |align=center| A Guardsman specialising in explosives.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Box|align=center| [[Imperial Navy|naval]] term for a cargo. Also a multi-purpose storage container.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center|Bravery Bolter |align=center| Slang for a [[Commissar]]'s bolt pistol.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Bravery in a Bottle |align=center| Alcoholic beverages|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|}
Ace === C ==={|align=center border="1" cellpadding="12" cellspacing="0"|- |style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Term'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Definition'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Source'''|-|align=center| [[Catachan]] Kiss |align=center| a skilledheadbutt|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Cameleoline |align=center| a rare material which can be incorporated into clothing. Used as an advanced form of camouflage. The cameleoline automatically adapts to blend the wearer into their surroundings.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Camo Netting |align=center| a net of material covered in leaves used to mask a vehicle and hide it from the enemy.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Chart Table/veteran pilot Desk |align=center| an easel-like device that can project tactical hololithic maps and 3D images such as terrain models. The chart desk is a heavy, stationery form of the invention while a chart table is a more portable version.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Chatter |align=center| also known as vox-chatter. A machine usually used by [[Chaos Space Marines|Chaos]] to spout random, incoherent information along vox-caster frequencies in an attempt to block out important messages that could be sent.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Chem-inhaler |align=center| a rebreather that feeds the user with narcotics, which makes them less likely to break in combat.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Cogboy |align=center| a fainly derisive term for [[Imperial NavyEnginseer]]s and [[Techpriest]]s.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Codifier/cogitator/logic-engine |align=center| a device empowered by the [[Machine Spirit]] to perform battlefield calculations and complex numerical problems.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Cooker |align=center| slang for a [[meltagun]].|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Counterseptic |align=center| a fluid used to combat infection and disease from entering wounds.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|}
Ace=== D ==={|align=center border="1" cellpadding="12" cellspacing="0"|-in|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Term'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Definition'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Source'''|-|align=center| Dataslate |align=center| handheld device used to transfer and store imagery, information, orders and other tactical items.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Det-tape |align=center| tape peeled off to detonate tube charges (see Tube Charges). Also used as general explosives. For tube-charges the time delay before explosion is determined by theamount of tape peeled off.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-Hole |align=center| Devil- Dare |align=center| a backdare or act of extreme craziness or stupidity e.g. trying to get further to an enemy gun emplacement than someone else.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Digi-up plan Weapon |align=center| an extremely small weapon, usually in the form a [[laspistol]], worn as a ring but still usable.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Do a [[Commissar Yarrick|Yarrick]] |align=center| To take a trophy from an enemy that was slain as a memento of battle.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Dreg-Soldiers |align=center| a term for [[conscripts]]/Penal Legion.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Drop-Troopers |align=center| Guardsmen that drop out of a onegrav-shot chute behind enemy lines (see [[bolt weapons|bolt pistolElysia]], dagger, and [[shotgunHell-Drop]] or other unofficial weapons).|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|}
Amasec === E ==={|align=center border="1" cellpadding="12" cellspacing="0"|- a widely available |style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Term'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Definition'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Source'''|-|align=center| [[Elysia]]|align=center| drop-troop elites that other squads strive to better(see Drop-Troopers and highly alcoholic beverage distilled from wineHell-Drop).|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| [[Emperor]]'s Benediction|align=center| common euphemism for mercy killing.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| The [[Emperor]] Protects |align=center| common blessing or refrain used by Imperial Guardsmen.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| [[Enginseer]]|align=center|A [[Techpriest]] of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] tasked with the responsibility of tending the [[Machine Spirit]]s of the regiment's vehicles to keep them in good working order.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Evac|align=center| short for evacuation.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|}
=== F ==={|align=center border="1" cellpadding="12" cellspacing="0"|-|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Term'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Definition'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Source'''|-|align=center| Field Homicide|align=center| killing a squad-mate and trying to pass it off as friendly fire.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| [[AquilaFlak Armour]]/Sign |align=center| standard armour for Imperial Guard regiments. Exceptions include Jungle Fighters who wear lighter and more vulnerable flak-vests.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Flakboard|align=center| general sheet material usually used for crude defence and repair. Fitted to the inside walls of defensive positions to stop loose material being dislodged by explosions causing injuries.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Flamer Tan|align=center| result of being in close proximity of flames. A good example would be the nozzle of a [[Aquilaflamer]] .|align=center|{{Cite This}}|- |align=center| Found wanting|align=center| euphemism for a sign of devotion or blessing to field execution by [[Commissar]] e.g. "He was '''found wanting''' at the front line."|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Freak/Brain/Bolt Magnet |align=center| slang for a [[Imperial Guard|ImperiumSanctioned Psyker]] that forms the by non-psychics.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| [[AquilaFury Interceptor|Imperial EagleFury]], by crossing |align=center| A naval interceptor that operates in space.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Fyceline |align=center| main ingredient used in the hands with the palms pressed to chest and thumbs linkedmanufacture of Imperial explosives.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|}
Augmetic – cybernetic or bionic, usually in === G ==={|align=center border="1" cellpadding="12" cellspacing="0"|-|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Term'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Definition'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Source'''|-|align=center| Gadget-Man|align=center| slang for a member of the sense of body implants [[Adeptus Mechanicus]].|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| The Green''([[Catachan]])'' |align=center| used by Catachan troops for jungle terrain and death world jungle.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Greenskin or repairs'Skin|align=center| an [[Ork]].|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Grenadier|align=center| another term for bombardier (see bombardier).|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Gun-baby|align=center| A [[Conscript]] (also see [[Whiteshield]]).|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|}
Auspex === H ==={|align=center border="1" cellpadding="12" cellspacing="0"|- |style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Term'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Definition'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Source'''|-|align=center| Hangman or Leash |align=center| slang for a [[commissar]].|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Hell-Drop|align=center| a drop straight into a device, that, when set properly, can track heat, motion battle by grav-chute or biodropship (see Elysia and Drop-Troopers)|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Hololithic|align=center| 3D images (see Chart Table).|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-signatures|align=center| Human bombs|align=center| [[Penal Legion]] troops that have volunteered to wear a bomb harness to repent for whatever crimes they were convicted for. In battle they charge headlong into the enemy. Can also be set An individual controlling the detonation device triggers the bombs when they are close to active or passing scanningthe enemy troops, which blows up the human bombs along with the enemy.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|}
=== I ==={|align=center border="1" cellpadding="12" cellspacing="0"|-|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''BTerm'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Definition'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Source'''|-|align=center| [[Imperial Infantryman's Uplifting Primer]]|align=center| standard manual given out to every Guardsmen. Contains procedures for every dilemma and outcome. Features a lot of propaganda.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Infil-Traitor|align=center| a genetically and bionically modified spy. Not knowing about his job said spy acts as normal until programming kicks in.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Internal Guard|align=center| a general term for a localized Imperial army, such as a PDF or a regiment given colonial duties.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Iron Duke|align=center| a common name for vehicles and/or ships.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|}
Baby === J ==={|align=center border="1" cellpadding="12" cellspacing="0"|-|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Term'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Definition'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Source'''|-|align=center| Jammer |align=center| a device used to disrupt enemy communications (similar to Chatter).|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Jet |align=center| slang for a flyer.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Jink |align=center| a manoeuvre in a vehicle when it swerves wildly to avoid hostile fire, explosions or other difficulties that may arise.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Jumper |align=center| another term for [[OgrynDrop-Trooper]] (see Drop- Trooper). Also a [[Catachan Jungle Fighter]]term for a naval pilot that evacuates ship.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Junker |align=center| a scratch-built vehicle. Usually spontaneously combusts.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Juvenat |align=center| as in 'juvenat processes'. Techniques for prolonging youth and vitality. Highly expensive, only the most wealthy or important Imperial servants such as Inquisitors and local planetary Imperial noble families have access to it.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|}
Backwater === L ==={|align=center border="1" cellpadding="12" cellspacing="0"|- |style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Term'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Definition'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Source'''|-|align=center| Lamp-Pack |align=center| a pack to be held or placed on top of a [[lasgun|lasgun's]] bayonet. Used as normal lamp with limited power-supply.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Leftovers |align=center| an incomplete squad built from remnants of other squads.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Lho Sticks |align=center| an addictive narcotic smoked after being rolled into a tube. Officea Medicea have warned that they may cause lung disease.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| [[long-las]]|align=center| a longer lasgun modified or designed to work as a technologically primitive worldsniper rifle.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|}
Bat === M ==={|align=center border="1" cellpadding="12" cellspacing="0"|- |style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Term'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Definition'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Source'''|-|align=center| Magnoculars |align=center| a [[Imperial Navyhand-held device that can zoom in, track heat and observe enemy personnel from afar.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Micro-Bead |align=center|navy]] term for hostile aircraftonly found on civilized and technologically advanced worlds. An inter-squad contact device that works from sounds being sent between the different machines.Consists of an earpiece and mouthpiece.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Multikey |align=center| an (almost) universal lock-pick.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|}
Battle Standard === N ==={|align=center border="1" cellpadding="12" cellspacing="0"|- another name for a company standard or regimental standards used by the |style=background:#565656 align=center|'Guard' on certain worlds. Usually by the most feral regiments'Term'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Definition'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Source'''|-|align=center| Nine-Seventies |align=center| an entrenching tool.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|}
Black cross/black on black === O ==={|align=center border="1" cellpadding="12" cellspacing="0"|- a term for Guard on Guard |style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Term'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Definition'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Source''friendly fire' casualties|-|align=center| [[Obscura]]|align=center| banned narcotic.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| One-Way Ticket |align=center| a grav-chute landing.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|}
Bleed Out === P ==={|align=center border="1" cellpadding="12" cellspacing="0"|- to die |style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Term'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Definition'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Source'''|-|align=center| Pict |align=center| a video equivalent of blood loss before medical attention can be givena vox.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Plank |align=center| idiot, [[Ogryn]].|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| [[Promethium]]|align=center| a term for fuel and the gel-Like substance in flamers.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|}
Blunt === R ==={|align=center border="1" cellpadding="12" cellspacing="0"|- sanctioned psyker slang for a non|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Term'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Definition'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Source'''|-telepath|align=center| Resuscitrex |align=center| an Officio Medicae device incorporating several functions but mostly used to ''resuscitate'' patients who have suffered cardiac arrest.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|}
Bogey === S ==={|align=center border="1" cellpadding="12" cellspacing="0"|-|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Term'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Definition'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Source'''|-|align=center| Savlar |align=center| thief or drug-addict. The name is taken from the [[Savlar Chem-Dogs]] regiment, who are notorious thieves, and who also rely on chem-inhalers in battle|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Scope |align=center| general term for any powered spotter sights, such as telescopic sights on a lasgun or a hand- another held 'telescope' sometimes used by officers.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Scrambled |align=center| insane or shell-shocked.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| [[Imperial NavyScreamer-Killer ]]|align=center|navala [[Tyranid]] [[Carnifex]].|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Shell |align=center| a term for enemy aircraft[[carapace armour]].|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Slap |align=center| discipline from an officer for a minor offense.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Spook |align=center| a [[Tyranid]] [[Lictor]].|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Sweeper/Sweeper set/Sweeper broom |align=center| a man-portable mine detector.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|}
=== T ==={|align=center border="1" cellpadding="12" cellspacing="0"|-|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Term'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Definition'''|style=background:#565656 align=center|'''Source'''|-|align=center| Torch |align=center| a flamer.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Toy Soldiers/Glory Boys |align=center| slang for [[Bone 'eadStorm Troopers]] .|align=center|{{Cite This}}|- an |align=center| Tread Fether |align=center| slang used by troops from [[OgrynTanith]] sergeant for man-portable, shoulder-launched, rocket-launching anti-tank weapon.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Tube charges |align=center| approximately 20cm long metal tubes filled with surgically augmented intelligence who can interpret orders explosives used for his less advanced squadmatesdemolition or grenade-type use (also see Det-Tape). Also used as |align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Twist |align=center| a term of abuse for anyone taking orders too literally to the detriment of their subordinatesmutant.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|}
Bombardier - a Guardsman specialising in explosives.=== V ==={|align=center border="1" cellpadding="12" cellspacing="0"Box - [[Imperial Navy|naval]] term for a cargo. Also a multi-purpose storage container. Bravery Bolter - slang for a [[Commissar]]'s bolt pistol. Bravery in a Bottle - alcoholic beverages. |style=background:#565656 align=center|'''CTerm''' [[Catachan]] Kiss - a headbutt Cameleoline - a rare material which can be incorporated into clothing. Used as an advanced form of camouflage. The cameleoline automatically adapts to blend the wearer into their surroundings. Camo Netting - a net of material covered in leaves used to mask a vehicle and hide it from the enemy. Chart Table/Desk - an easel-like device that can project tactical hololithic maps and 3D images such as terrain models. The chart desk is a heavy, stationery form of the invention while a chart table is a more portable version. Chatter - also known as vox-chatter. A machine usually used by [[Chaos Space Marines|Chaos]] to spout random, incoherent information along vox-caster frequencies in an attempt to block out important messages that could be sent. Chem-inhaler - a rebreather that feeds the user with narcotics, which makes them less likely to break in combat. Codifier/cogitator/logic-engine - a device empowered by the [[Machine Spirit]] to perform battle-field calculations and complex numerical problems. Cooker - slang for a [[meltagun]]. Counterseptic - a fluid used to combat infection and disease from entering wounds. style=background:#565656 align=center|'''DDefinition''' Dataslate - hand-held device used to transfer and store imagery, information, orders and other tactical items. Det-tape - tape peeled off to detonate tube charges (see Tube Charges). Also used as general explosives. For tube-charges the time delay before explosion is determined by the amount of tape peeled off. Devil-Dare - a dare or act of extreme craziness or stupidity e.g. trying to get further to an enemy gun emplacement than someone else. Digi-Weapon - an extremely small weapon, usually a [[laspistol]], worn as a ring but still usable. Do a [[Commissar Yarrick|Yarrick]] - To take a trophy from an enemy that was slain as a memento of battle. Dreg-Soldiers - a term for [[conscripts]]/Penal Legion. Drop-Troopers - Guardsmen that drop out of a grav-chute behind enemy lines(see Elysia and Hell-Drop). style=background:#565656 align=center|'''ESource''' Ellsyia |- drop-troop elites that other squads strive to better(see Drop-Troopers and Hell-Drop). [[Emperor|Emperor's]] Benediction - common euphemism for mercy killing. [[Enginseer]] -A [[Techpriest]] of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] tasked with the responsibility of tending the [[Machine Spiritalign=center|machine spirits]] of the regiment's vehicles to keep them in good working order. Evac - short for evacuation. '''F''' Field Homicide - killing a squad-mate and trying to pass it off as friendly fire. Flak Armour - standard armour for Imperial Guard regiments. Exceptions include Jungle Fighters who wear lighter and more vulnerable flak-vests. Flakboard - general sheet material usually used for crude defence and repair. Fitted to the inside walls of defensive positions to stop loose material being dislodged by explosions causing injuries. Flamer Tan - result of being in close proximity of flames. A good example would be the nozzle of a [[flamer]]. Found wanting Vox- euphemism for a field execution by [[Commissar]] e.g. "He was '''found wanting''' at the front line." Freak/Brain/Bolt Magnet - slang for a [[Sanctioned Psykercaster]] by non-psychics. Fury - a naval interceptor that operates in space. Fyceline - main ingredient used in the manufacture of Imperial explosives. '''G''' Gadget-Man - slang for a member of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]]. Greenskin or 'Skin - an Ork. Grenadier - another term for bombardier (see bombardier). Gun-baby - [[conscript]] (also see Whiteshield). '''H''' Hangman or Leash - slang for a [[commissar]]. Hell-Drop - a drop straight into a battle by grav-chute or dropship (see Elysia and Drop-Troopers) Hololithic - 3D images (see Chart Table). Human bombs - [[Penal Legion]] troops that have volunteered to wear a bomb harness to repent for whatever crimes they were convicted for. In battle they charge headlong into the enemy. An individual controlling the detonation device triggers the bombs when they are close to the enemy troops, which blows up the human bombs along with the enemy. '''I''' Imperial Infantryman's Uplifting Primer - standard manual given out to every Guardsmen. Contains procedures for every dilemma and outcome. Features a lot of propaganda. Infil-Traitor - a genetically and bionically modified spy. Not knowing about his job said spy acts as normal until programming kicks in. Internal Guard - a general term for a localized Imperial army, such as a PDF or a regiment given colonial duties. Iron Duke - a common name for vehicles and/or ships. '''J''' Jammer - a device used to disrupt enemy communications (similar to Chatter). Jet - slang for a flyer. Jink - a manoeuvre in a vehicle when it swerves wildly to avoid hostile fire, explosions or other difficulties that may arise. Jumper - another term for [[Drop-Trooper]] (see Drop-Trooper). Also a term for a naval pilot that evacuates ship. Junker - a scratch-built vehicle. Usually spontaneously combusts. Juvenat - as in 'juvenat processes'. Techniques for prolonging youth and vitality. Highly expensive, only the most wealthy or important Imperial servants such as Inquisitors and local planetary Imperial noble families have access to it. '''K''' No information could be found on the letter 'K'. '''L''' Lamp-Pack - a pack to be held or placed on top of a [[lasgun|lasgun's]] bayonet. Used as normal lamp with limited power-supply. Leftovers - an incomplete squad built from remnants of other squads. Lho Sticks - an addictive narcotic smoked after being rolled into a tube. Officea Medicea have warned that they may cause lung disease. Long las - a longer lasgun modified or designed to work as a sniper rifle. '''M''' Magnoculars - a hand-held device that can zoom in, track heat and observe enemy personel from afar. Micro-Bead - only found on civilized and technologically advanced worlds. A inter-squad contact device that works from sounds being sent between the different machines. Consists of an earpiece and mouthpiece. Multikey - an (almost) universal lock-pick. '''N''' Nine-Seventies - an entrenching tool. '''O'''  Obscura - banned narcotic. One-Way Ticket - a grav-chute landing. '''P''' Pict - a video equivalent of a vox. Plank - idiot, [[Ogryn]]. Promethium - a term for fuel and the gel-like substance in flamers. '''R''' Resuscitrex - an Officio Medicae device incorporating several functions but mostly used to ''resuscitate'' patients who have suffered cardiac arrest. '''S''' Savlar - thief or drug-addict. The name is taken from the [[Savlar Chem-Dogs]] regiment, who are notorious thieves, and who also rely on chem-inhalers in battle (ex. uses equipment stolen from other regiments including chem-inhalers). Scope - general term for any powered spotter sights, such as telescopic sights on a lasgun or a hand-held 'telescope' sometimes used by officers. Scrambled - insane or shell-shocked. Screamer-Killer - a [[Tyranid]] [[Carnifex]]. Shell - a term for [[carapace armour]]. Slap - discipline from an officer for a minor offense. Spook - a [[Tyranid]] [[Lictor]]. Sweeper/Sweeper set/Sweeper broom - a man-portable mine detector. '''T''' The [[Emperor]] Protects - common blessing or refrain used by Imperial Guardsmen. The Green''([[Catachan]])'' - used by Catachan troops for jungle terrain and death world jungle. Torch - a flamer. Toy Soldiers/Glory Boys - slang for [[Storm Troopers]]. Tread Fether - slang used by troops from Tanith for man-portable, shoulder-launched, rocket-launching anti-tank weapon. Tube charges - approximately 20cm long metal tubes filled with explosives used for demolition or grenade-type use (also see Det-Tape). Twist - a mutant. '''V''' Vox-caster - align=center| communications back-pack Pack device. Used to contact other squads.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|align=center| Vox officer - |align=center| a vox-caster (see above) user. Usually one per squad.|align=center|{{Cite This}}|-|}
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