Flakcatcher
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| Worn by: | Soldier | ||||
| Slot: | Cosmetic | ||||
| Equip region: | Grenades | ||||
| Contributed by: | Svdl Greg |
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| Released: | May 15, 2017 Patch (Rainy Day Pack) |
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| Availability: | Uncrate #106 (Rainy Day Cosmetic Case) | ||||
| Tradable: | Yes | ||||
| Giftable: | Yes | ||||
| Craftable: | Yes | ||||
| Paintable: | No | ||||
| Nameable: | Yes | ||||
| Craft No.?: | No | ||||
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| “ | 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
Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Flakcatcher.
The new Team Fortress Classic Soldier design.
See also
References
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