Iron Curtain

For the achievement of a similar name, please see Heavy achievements.

Iron Curtain
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Basic Information
Used by:	Heavy
Slot:	Primary
Released:	November 19, 2010 Patch
Availability:	Promotional
Tradable:	No
Craftable:	Yes
Nameable:	Yes
Medieval:	No
Ammo
Ammo loaded:	200
Reload type:	No Reload
Available Qualities
Unique
Loadout Stats
The Iron Curtain 1 - 100

“

The Heavy has spared no expense in crafting this historic tribute to the mother land. Forged from Soviet iron and inlaid with the remaindered mahogany from Alexander II's favorite chair, each kill is not only for "pride of team," but for the Republic. — Official Description

”

The Iron Curtain is a promotional primary weapon for the Heavy. It appears to be a Minigun made partially out of wood, with identifiable features such as a Communist Hammer and Sickle emblem visible on the ammo casing and a smoking vent on the side. This weapon was supposedly crafted by the Heavy himself. The weapon functions in exactly the same way as the standard Minigun.

It is awarded to players of Template:W for defeating the Heavy during a round in which he has bought in with the item instead of cash.

Damage

See also: Damage

Identical to the Minigun.

Previous Changes

November 19, 2010 Patch

• The Iron Curtain was added to the game.

Item-drop and Crafting servers updated - November 19, 2010

• The Iron Curtain could no longer be obtained via the Item Drop System or Crafting.

Bugs

• The Iron Curtain has a quick switch effect between weapons by ignoring the spin-down time. Considering that the Iron Curtain is a promotional item, this is likely to be an unintended side-effect. Additionally, Sandviches consumed immediately after a quick switch will not deplete the item's recharge meter.
• The bullet flash coming from the end of the Iron Curtain is further out than the actual end.

Trivia

• The name of this weapon is a reference to a quote from British Prime Minster Winston Churchill, in which he said the "Iron Curtain" would divide the Soviet Union's territory from the Western Democracies.
• Unlocking this item in Poker Night at the Inventory will unlock one of the Steam Treasure Hunt 2010 objectives for the 6th-7th of December.
• The Iron Curtain shares its name with another Minigun from the Battle Worn Items pack, an unaccepted Polycount Pack for the Heavy.

Gallery

• Iron Curtain 1st person cropped.png

  1st person view.

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  A preliminary version of the Iron Curtain.

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  Unlock window from Poker Night at the Inventory.

See also

• Iron Curtain strategy

Related Achievements

Heavy

Heavy Industry Fire $200,000 worth of minigun rounds in a single life. Marxman Kill 10 enemies in mid-air with the minigun.

Permanent Revolution Kill 5 enemies without spinning down your gun.

Poker Night at the Inventory

Special Item: The Heavy Knock out The Heavy after he's bought in with his special item.

The Great Steam Treasure Hunt

Up the Ante Unlock The Iron Curtain in Poker Night at the Inventory.

External links

• TF2 Official Blog: "Shh. Sascha is asleep." – November 3, 2010