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[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Looks like it's fan speculation, but has never been confirmed. You'd think they would have made him female in that case.

[–] glitchdx@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Obviously GW wouldn't ever say it outright. But once you hear the two names side by side, it's not a coincidence.

[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 month ago

Even now, over 10 years after her death? You'd think someone would have confirmed it by now. But who knows, it very well could be inspired by her name.

[–] PugJesus@piefed.social 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

No female orks, a species of fungi without gender

[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

Ah, I'm not too familiar with Warhammer.