Lexis Imperialis: A corpus-linguistic analysis of Warhammer 40,000 language across media
The language of Warhammer 40,000 is not merely an addition that exemplifies an imperial culture based on authority, militarism, and metaphysical threat through lexis. It is deeply connected to the universe and transcends the media it originates from.This talk analyses how the franchise’s grimdark language style emerges from recurring lexical patterns: pseudo-archaic diction, military terminology, …