# Today I learned the real reason Warhammer 40k's iconic 'Land Raider' got its name and it ain't because it raids the land

> The universe of Warhammer 40k is not a very nice place to live. Everyday there are a thousand potential ways you could die and none of them particularly pleasant, but it's easy to forget that, despite its grimness and…

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- **Published:** 2026-06-17
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #land #iconic #raider #warhammer #because #learned #name #raids
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