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{{quotation|'''Giger Counter''' publicity blurb|Analyzes and slightly irradiates your enemies!}} | {{quotation|'''Giger Counter''' publicity blurb|Analyzes and slightly irradiates your enemies!}} | ||
| − | The '''Giger Counter''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Weapons#engiesecondary|secondary weapon]] for the [[Engineer]]. It is a joystick | + | The '''Giger Counter''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Weapons#engiesecondary|secondary weapon]] for the [[Engineer]]. It is an [[W:Alien (film)|Alien]] inspired [http://avp.wikia.com/wiki/M314_Motion_Tracker Motion Tracker] with a joystick attacked to the top of the handle. It also emits a team-colored light that [[Self-illumination|glows]] in the dark. |
This weapon functions identically to the [[Wrangler]]. | This weapon functions identically to the [[Wrangler]]. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* This item's name is a portmanteau of "[[W:Geiger counter|Geiger counter]]", an instrument used for measuring ionizing radiation, and [[W:H. R. Giger|H. R. Giger]], a surrealist artist who heavily influenced science fiction art and designed the [[W:Alien (film)|Alien]] creature, among other things. | * This item's name is a portmanteau of "[[W:Geiger counter|Geiger counter]]", an instrument used for measuring ionizing radiation, and [[W:H. R. Giger|H. R. Giger]], a surrealist artist who heavily influenced science fiction art and designed the [[W:Alien (film)|Alien]] creature, among other things. | ||
| − | * The design of the weapon seems to be based | + | * The design of the weapon seems to be based specifically [http://avp.wikia.com/wiki/M314_Motion_Tracker M314 Motion Tracker], a fictional tool that first appeared on the 1986 movie [[W:Aliens (film)|Aliens]]. |
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
Revision as of 06:52, 22 December 2015
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| Basic Information | |
| Used by: | Engineer |
| Slot: | Secondary |
| Contributed by: | Jukebox BE NICE 2 ME Con |
| Released: | October 6, 2015 Patch (Invasion Community Update) |
| Availability: | Uncrate #97 |
| Tradable: | Yes |
| Giftable: | Yes |
| Craftable: | Yes |
| Nameable: | Yes |
| Craft No.?: | No |
| Medieval: | No |
| Available Qualities | |
| Loadout Stats | |
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| “ | Analyzes and slightly irradiates your enemies!
— Giger Counter publicity blurb
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The Giger Counter is a community-created secondary weapon for the Engineer. It is an Alien inspired Motion Tracker with a joystick attacked to the top of the handle. It also emits a team-colored light that glows in the dark.
This weapon functions identically to the Wrangler.
The Giger Counter was contributed to the Steam Workshop.
Strange variant
Update history
October 6, 2015 Patch (Invasion Community Update)
- The Giger Counter was added to the game.
October 28, 2015 Patch (Scream Fortress 2015)
- Added inspect animations for the Giger Counter
Trivia
- This item's name is a portmanteau of "Geiger counter", an instrument used for measuring ionizing radiation, and H. R. Giger, a surrealist artist who heavily influenced science fiction art and designed the Alien creature, among other things.
- The design of the weapon seems to be based specifically M314 Motion Tracker, a fictional tool that first appeared on the 1986 movie Aliens.
Gallery
Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Giger Counter.
See also
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| Secondary | Pistol | Shotgun | Shotgun | Stickybomb Launcher | Shotgun | Pistol | Medi Gun | SMG | Revolver | |
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| Secondary PDA | — | — | — | — | — | Destruction PDA | — | — | Invis Watch | |
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| — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Red-Tape Recorder Ap-Sap Snack Attack | ||
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Barbarian Swing | High Noon | Arm Blender Guitar Smash |
Oktoberfest Uberslice Medicating Melody |
Arrow Stab | Fencing | |
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