Today I learned the real reason Warhammer 40k's iconic 'Land Raider' got its name and it ain't…
This article delves into the naming origins of iconic Warhammer 40,000 vehicles like the Land Raider and Land Speeder. It reveals that their names are derived from the Tech Priest Arkhan Land, who discovered their blueprints, rather than their function of raiding or speeding across the land. This detail, first mentioned in the Horus Heresy novel 'The Master of Mankind', has been a part of the lore since 1990.
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