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{{Item infobox | {{Item infobox | ||
− | | type | + | | type = cosmetic |
− | | image | + | | image = Ground Control.png |
− | | used-by | + | | used-by = {{used by|Soldier}} |
− | | equip-region | + | | equip-region = hat |
− | | contributed-by | + | | contributed-by = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197972481083|2496971899}}<br>{{Steamid|76561197999600372}} |
− | | released | + | | released = {{Patch name|2|7|2014}} |
− | | availability | + | | released-major = Strongbox Pack |
− | | trade | + | | availability = {{avail|craft|purchase|crate81|unusual|keyless-crate-unusual}} |
− | | gift | + | | trade = yes |
− | | paint | + | | gift = yes |
− | | rename | + | | marketable = yes |
− | | numbered | + | | paint = yes |
− | | loadout | + | | rename = yes |
− | | | + | | numbered = yes |
− | + | | loadout = yes | |
− | + | | item-kind = {{item kind|Hat}} | |
}} | }} | ||
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− | + | {{Quotation|'''The Soldier''' on departing planes.|Godspeed, you magnificent bastard.|sound=Soldier HatOverHeartTaunt05.wav}} | |
− | The Ground Control was [ | + | The '''Ground Control''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the [[Soldier]]. It replaces the Soldier's helmet with a white [[w:Flattop|flattop]] haircut, a pair of headset commonly used by ground control operators, and a pair of gold rimmed aviator glasses. The Soldier is also given a crescent moon-shaped scar on his left eye. |
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+ | The Ground Control was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=221973734 contributed] to the Steam Workshop. | ||
== Painted variants == | == Painted variants == | ||
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== Update history == | == Update history == | ||
− | '''{{Patch name| | + | '''{{Patch name|2|7|2014}} #1''' ([[Strongbox Pack]]) |
− | * The Ground Control was added to the game. | + | * The Ground Control was added to the game. |
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|4|1|2014}}''' | ||
+ | * {{Undocumented}} Added [[Strange]] quality. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|9|17|2014}}''' | ||
+ | * {{Undocumented}} The Ground Control was made [[craftable]] and was added to the [[Mann Co. Store]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Bugs == | ||
+ | * Sometimes, the visors on the glasses will not appear, and Soldier's eyes will be visible through. | ||
− | ==Trivia== | + | == Trivia == |
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* "Ground control" is a term often used to describe [[w:Air traffic control|air traffic control]]. | * "Ground control" is a term often used to describe [[w:Air traffic control|air traffic control]]. | ||
− | * | + | * The design for the Ground Control is a reference to the character [[w:List of Metal Gear characters#Zero|Zero]] from the ''[[w:Metal Gear|Metal Gear Solid]]'' series. |
+ | ** The name of the item is also a reference to Major Zero's codename in ''[[w:Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater|Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater]]'', Major Tom, and the David Bowie song ''"[[w:Space Oddity|Space Oddity]]."'' | ||
+ | * The textures for this item contain the Japanese characters "⁠の⁠ヮ⁠の⁠" (No Wa No). These refer to one of the common expressions the character [[w:List of The Idolmaster characters#Haruka Amami|Haruka Amami]] makes in the ''[[w:The Idolmaster|THE iDOLM@STER]]'' games. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
− | <gallery> | + | <gallery perrow="3"> |
− | File:Ground | + | File:Ground Control workshop.jpg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Ground Control. |
+ | File:Ground Control MGS Zero.png|Major Zero in the [[w:Slot machine#Japan|pachislot]] adaptation of ''Metal Gear Solid 3''. | ||
+ | File:GroundControl Texture.png|The Ground Control texture, showing the <br> "⁠の⁠ヮ⁠の⁠". | ||
+ | File:GroundControl ScarTexture.png|The Ground Control scar texture, showing another "⁠の⁠ヮ⁠の⁠". | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{Strongbox Pack Nav}} | {{Strongbox Pack Nav}} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Hat Nav}} |
− | {{Soldier Nav}} | + | {{Soldier Nav|state=collapsed}} |
Latest revision as of 00:21, 1 May 2024
“ | Godspeed, you magnificent bastard.
Click to listen
— The Soldier on departing planes.
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The Ground Control is a community-created cosmetic item for the Soldier. It replaces the Soldier's helmet with a white flattop haircut, a pair of headset commonly used by ground control operators, and a pair of gold rimmed aviator glasses. The Soldier is also given a crescent moon-shaped scar on his left eye.
The Ground Control was contributed to the Steam Workshop.
Painted variants
Main article: Paint Can
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Update history
February 7, 2014 Patch #1 (Strongbox Pack)
- The Ground Control was added to the game.
- [Undocumented] Added Strange quality.
- [Undocumented] The Ground Control was made craftable and was added to the Mann Co. Store.
Bugs
- Sometimes, the visors on the glasses will not appear, and Soldier's eyes will be visible through.
Trivia
- "Ground control" is a term often used to describe air traffic control.
- The design for the Ground Control is a reference to the character Zero from the Metal Gear Solid series.
- The name of the item is also a reference to Major Zero's codename in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Major Tom, and the David Bowie song "Space Oddity."
- The textures for this item contain the Japanese characters "のヮの" (No Wa No). These refer to one of the common expressions the character Haruka Amami makes in the THE iDOLM@STER games.
Gallery
Major Zero in the pachislot adaptation of Metal Gear Solid 3.
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