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* [[wikt:Flak|Flak]] refers to anti-aircraft artillery, especially the resultant explosive shrapnel. | * [[wikt:Flak|Flak]] refers to anti-aircraft artillery, especially the resultant explosive shrapnel. | ||
| − | ** The word comes from the | + | ** The word comes from the German word Fliegerabwehrkanone meaning "aircraft-defense cannon" a term orginiating from World War One but more famously known in World war Two with the German [[w:8.8 cm Flak 18/36/37/41|88 mm Flak]] AAA Gun. |
** In common use, ''flak'' (often ''flack'') refers to adverse criticism, questioning, verbal attack, or ridicule. | ** In common use, ''flak'' (often ''flack'') refers to adverse criticism, questioning, verbal attack, or ridicule. | ||
** In contemporary political and business usage, which was derived from WWII military jargon having the same general meaning, a [[w:Radical Chic & Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers|''flak catcher'']]<!-- the political term is credited to the author Tom Wolfe --> is someone designated to catch flak on behalf of the rest of the team, a common [[Glossary of player terms#Tank|role]] for Soldier. | ** In contemporary political and business usage, which was derived from WWII military jargon having the same general meaning, a [[w:Radical Chic & Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers|''flak catcher'']]<!-- the political term is credited to the author Tom Wolfe --> is someone designated to catch flak on behalf of the rest of the team, a common [[Glossary of player terms#Tank|role]] for Soldier. | ||
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| Worn by: | Soldier | ||||
| Slot: | Cosmetic | ||||
| Equip region: | Grenades | ||||
| Contributed by: | Svdl Greg |
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| Released: | May 15, 2017 Patch (Rainy Day Pack) |
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| Availability: | Uncrate #106 | ||||
| Tradable: | Yes | ||||
| Giftable: | Yes | ||||
| Craftable: | Yes | ||||
| Paintable: | No | ||||
| Nameable: | Yes | ||||
| Craft No.?: | No | ||||
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| “ | More bulk with exactly the same amount of protection.
— Flakcatcher publicity blurb
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The Flakcatcher is a community-created cosmetic item for the Soldier. It is a gray flak vest. The vest gives the Soldier a zipper, three different sized pouches, and three shotgun shells on the right side of his chest. It also includes shoulder pads, similar to the ones of a U.S.Army WW2 ammo-carrier.
The Flakcatcher was contributed to the Steam Workshop.
Contents
Update history
May 15, 2017 Patch (Rainy Day Pack)
- The Flakcatcher was added to the game.
Trivia
- Flak refers to anti-aircraft artillery, especially the resultant explosive shrapnel.
- The word comes from the German word Fliegerabwehrkanone meaning "aircraft-defense cannon" a term orginiating from World War One but more famously known in World war Two with the German 88 mm Flak AAA Gun.
- In common use, flak (often flack) refers to adverse criticism, questioning, verbal attack, or ridicule.
- In contemporary political and business usage, which was derived from WWII military jargon having the same general meaning, a flak catcher is someone designated to catch flak on behalf of the rest of the team, a common role for Soldier.
- The item was inspired by the vest from the new Soldier design from Team Fortress Classic.
Gallery
Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Flakcatcher.
The new TFC Soldier design.
See also
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