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TSINI
09-07-2009, 07:29 PM
does anyone else not like the fact that adamantium sounds like it was discovered by Adam and the Ants?

http://www.punkhairstyles.info/adam-and-the-ants.gif

its the material of choice in the imperium, (along with plasteel). even though its a fictional material used in many comics (x-men's Wolverine is full of the stuff), i can never hear it or say it without chuckling to myself

"Prince Charming!"

or even Atom Ant

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ifP3Hk8fzZY/SgPFAmblMiI/AAAAAAAACF4/rKVTR_-EsPo/s320/atom+ant.jpg


to give this thread a more refined direction. what other material name could we use in 40k, instead of stealing a funny sounding one from comics? or do you like it just the way it is?

the_killer23
09-07-2009, 07:31 PM
Main Entry: ad·a·man·tine Pronunciation Guide
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin adamantinus, from Greek adamantinos of steel, like a diamond, from adamant-, adamas steel, diamond
1 : made of or having the quality of adamant <these adamantine gates -- John Milton>
2 : rigidly firm : UNYIELDING
3 : resembling the diamond in luster
4 : of or relating to the enamel of the teeth

I tend to disagree