Warhammer 40K: I Am an Imperial Guardsman
Chapter 454

The Imperium on the Tip of the Tongue

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Whenever planetary output came up, Lin Fan pulled out the data-slate stored in the pouch at his waist. He had recorded important figures on it.

Land of Accident was what this planet's residents called it. In Oedmeir's words, it was a disgusting playground for nobles.

But as a new place starting from scratch, Lin Fan still gave the star system and planet new names, then had Delia submit them to the Imperium Department of the Interior for registration.

Because many meaningful names Lin Fan tried to register came with warnings that they were already taken, followed by a long string of gibberish to prevent duplication, Lin Fan began smashing his face across the keyboard.

When even face-rolling on the keyboard failed to solve his problem, Lin Fan could only turn to Commissar Cain for help and ask whether this well-traveled commissar could offer some inspiration.

Commissar Cain narrowed his eyes in recollection. "Since joining the military, I've seen countless planetary names in the documents I've read... If you ask me what kinds of names nobody has used, I really couldn't say."

"Why not call one Second Terra? The others can be Second Mars, Second Moon, and so on. I don't think anyone would dare use names like those..."

"Wait... Cough, cough." Commissar Cain choked in shock and clutched his chest as he panted several times. "Why don't you try those things?"

Commissar Cain pointed at the plants in the vegetable garden next door. Those enormous things stood like ancient giant trees, forming some of the few high-rise "buildings" on the planet.

The commissar had meant for Lin Fan to combine the plants' names and appearances, as many garden worlds did, and come up with something distinctive.

For example, names like Jade Khemishia Celery and Pious Huedrans Corn would prevent duplication.

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