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− | The '''Battalion's Back-up''' is | + | The '''Battalion's Back-up''' is a community-made secondary weapon for the [[Soldier]]. Released with the [[Polycount Update]] it appears as a bronze coloured bugle, and gear featuring a transmitter with a folded map secured by a couple of straps and an attached compass mounted on the Soldier's back. |
The pack works essentially in reverse to the [[Buff Banner]] functionality wise. Once a Soldier has taken 600 damage in a single life, he can use the weapon to make nearby teammates immune to [[Crit]]s, as well as blocking 35% of all incoming damage. | The pack works essentially in reverse to the [[Buff Banner]] functionality wise. Once a Soldier has taken 600 damage in a single life, he can use the weapon to make nearby teammates immune to [[Crit]]s, as well as blocking 35% of all incoming damage. |
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“ | Admit it: Every so often, you suspect you’re carrying your team. . . How about motivating those lazy sons of bitches to put on their war face and fight?
— Soldier Update blurb
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The Battalion's Back-up is a community-made secondary weapon for the Soldier. Released with the Polycount Update it appears as a bronze coloured bugle, and gear featuring a transmitter with a folded map secured by a couple of straps and an attached compass mounted on the Soldier's back.
The pack works essentially in reverse to the Buff Banner functionality wise. Once a Soldier has taken 600 damage in a single life, he can use the weapon to make nearby teammates immune to Crits, as well as blocking 35% of all incoming damage.
Damage
None. Rage Meter requires around 200 taken damage to fill.
Function times
- Attack Interval: 10 seconds.
- Trumpeting Time: ~3 seconds
All times are in seconds. Times are approximate and determined by community testing.
Related Achievements
Banner of Brothers
Buff 5 Steam friends at once with the Buff Banner. |
The Boostie Boys
Buff 15 teammates with the Buff Banner in a single life. |
Gallery
- Battalion 1st person cropped.png
1st person view.
- Battalion 1st person.png
Full 1st person view.
See also