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| image = Flakcatcher.png | | image = Flakcatcher.png | ||
| team-colors = yes | | team-colors = yes | ||
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| equip-region = grenades | | equip-region = grenades | ||
| contributed-by = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197993359730|5784150938}}<br>{{Backpack Item Link|76561198014131702|5784150939}} | | contributed-by = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197993359730|5784150938}}<br>{{Backpack Item Link|76561198014131702|5784150939}} | ||
− | | released = {{Patch name|5|15|2017}} | + | | released = {{Patch name|5|15|2017}} |
− | | availability = {{avail| | + | | released-major = Rainy Day Pack |
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| trade = yes | | trade = yes | ||
| gift = yes | | gift = yes | ||
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| loadout = yes | | loadout = yes | ||
− | | item-kind = Vest | + | | item-kind = {{item kind|Vest}} |
| grade = Mercenary | | grade = Mercenary | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* [[w:Anti-aircraft warfare|Flak]] refers to anti-aircraft artillery, especially the resultant explosive shrapnel. | * [[w:Anti-aircraft warfare|Flak]] refers to anti-aircraft artillery, especially the resultant explosive shrapnel. | ||
− | ** In contemporary political and business usage, a [[w:Radical Chic & Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers| | + | ** In contemporary political and business usage, a [[w:Radical Chic & Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers|"flak catcher"]] is someone designated to catch flak on behalf of the rest of the team, a common [[Glossary of player terms#Tank|role]] for Soldier. |
* The item was inspired by the vest from the new [[Soldier (Classic)|Soldier]] design from ''[[Team Fortress Classic]]''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230310214230/https://imgur.com/a/CYk01Zi Confirmation on the reference.]</ref> | * The item was inspired by the vest from the new [[Soldier (Classic)|Soldier]] design from ''[[Team Fortress Classic]]''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230310214230/https://imgur.com/a/CYk01Zi Confirmation on the reference.]</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 01:21, 1 May 2024
“ | 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 with a zipper, three differently sized pouches, three shotgun shells over the right chest and shoulder pads, similar to those used by U.S. Army ammo-carriers in World War II.
The Flakcatcher was contributed to the Steam Workshop.
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.
- In contemporary political and business usage, 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.[1]
Gallery
See also
References
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