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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:
=== 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}}|-|}
=== 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}}|-|}
=== 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}}|-|}
==Related articles==
*other [[Codex: Imperial Guard| Imperial Guard codexes]]
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