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* A {{W|hachimaki}} (鉢巻, lit. "helmet-scarf") is a stylized headband in Japanese culture, usually made of red or white cloth. It was worn as a symbol of perseverance or effort by the wearer. Japanese {{botignore|kamikaze}} pilots in World War II would often wear hachimakis before flying to their deaths. | * A {{W|hachimaki}} (鉢巻, lit. "helmet-scarf") is a stylized headband in Japanese culture, usually made of red or white cloth. It was worn as a symbol of perseverance or effort by the wearer. Japanese {{botignore|kamikaze}} pilots in World War II would often wear hachimakis before flying to their deaths. | ||
* The design features the red star of Communism from the {{W|flag of North Korea}}, a major plot point in ''Homefront''. | * The design features the red star of Communism from the {{W|flag of North Korea}}, a major plot point in ''Homefront''. | ||
| − | * According to Valve[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1749454] the Hero's Hachimaki will be made tradeable once the promotion period for Homefront ends. | + | * According to Valve[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1749454] the Hero's Hachimaki will be made tradeable once the promotion period for ''Homefront'' ends. |
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Revision as of 17:44, 6 March 2011
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| Worn by: | Soldier | ||||
| Slot: | Cosmetic | ||||
| Equip region: | Template:Dictionary/items/er error | ||||
| Released: | February 28, 2011 Patch | ||||
| Availability: | Promotional | ||||
| Tradable: | No | ||||
| Craftable: | Yes | ||||
| Paintable: | No | ||||
| Nameable: | Yes | ||||
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| “ | If fighting is sure to result in victory, then you must fight!
— Sun Tzu said that.
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The Hero's Hachimaki is a promotional item for the Soldier obtained by pre-ordering Homefront on Steam. It is a team-colored headband featuring a white circle and star design in the center. The design of the headband and the way it is worn over the Soldier's eyes is a reference to the cover of Homefront.
The version of the item awarded by pre-ordering Homefront has Genuine quality and is not tradable. It is currently unknown whether or not the hat will be made craftable and/or tradable similar to the RIFT promotional items once the promotional period ends.
Homefront is currently unavailable for pre-purchase in the United Kingdom. Any attempt to pre-purchase it will display an error.[1] According to an e-mail from Robin Walker, Valve is considering ways to ensure players from the UK can obtain the item.[2]
Update history
- Added the Hero's Hachimaki for pre-ordering Homefront.
Trivia
- A Template:W (鉢巻, lit. "helmet-scarf") is a stylized headband in Japanese culture, usually made of red or white cloth. It was worn as a symbol of perseverance or effort by the wearer. Japanese kamikaze pilots in World War II would often wear hachimakis before flying to their deaths.
- The design features the red star of Communism from the Template:W, a major plot point in Homefront.
- According to Valve[3] the Hero's Hachimaki will be made tradeable once the promotion period for Homefront ends.
Gallery
Announcement on Steam advertising the new item
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