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| contributed-by = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197993359730|5784150938}}<br>{{Backpack Item Link|76561198014131702|5784150939}} | | contributed-by = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197993359730|5784150938}}<br>{{Backpack Item Link|76561198014131702|5784150939}} | ||
| released = {{Patch name|5|15|2017}}<br>([[Rainy Day Pack]]) | | released = {{Patch name|5|15|2017}}<br>([[Rainy Day Pack]]) | ||
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{{Quotation|'''Flakcatcher''' publicity blurb|More bulk with exactly the same amount of protection.}} | {{Quotation|'''Flakcatcher''' publicity blurb|More bulk with exactly the same amount of protection.}} | ||
| − | The '''Flakcatcher''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the [[Soldier]]. It is a gray [[w:Flak jacket|flak vest]] | + | The '''Flakcatcher''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the [[Soldier]]. It is a gray [[w:Flak jacket|flak vest]] with a zipper, three differently sized pouches, three {{botignore|shotgun}} shells over the right chest and shoulder pads, similar to those used by U.S. Army ammo-carriers in [[w:World War II|World War II]]. |
The Flakcatcher was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=262559496 contributed] to the Steam Workshop. | The Flakcatcher was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=262559496 contributed] to the Steam Workshop. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* [[w:Anti-aircraft warfare|Flak]] refers to anti-aircraft artillery, especially the resultant explosive shrapnel. | * [[w:Anti-aircraft warfare|Flak]] refers to anti-aircraft artillery, especially the resultant explosive shrapnel. | ||
| − | ** In contemporary political and business usage, a [[w:Radical Chic & Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers| | + | ** In contemporary political and business usage, a [[w:Radical Chic & Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers|"flak catcher"]] is someone designated to catch flak on behalf of the rest of the team, a common [[Glossary of player terms#Tank|role]] for Soldier. |
| − | * The item was inspired by the vest from the new [[Soldier (Classic)|Soldier]] design from ''[[Team Fortress Classic]]''. | + | * The item was inspired by the vest from the new [[Soldier (Classic)|Soldier]] design from ''[[Team Fortress Classic]]''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230310214230/https://imgur.com/a/CYk01Zi Confirmation on the reference.]</ref> |
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery perrow="3"> | <gallery perrow="3"> | ||
File:Steamworkshop flakcatcher thumb.jpg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Flakcatcher. | File:Steamworkshop flakcatcher thumb.jpg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Flakcatcher. | ||
| − | File:Soldiernew tfc.png|The new '' | + | File:Soldiernew tfc.png|The new ''Team Fortress Classic'' Soldier design. |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Skullcap]] | * [[Skullcap]] | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
{{Rainy Day Nav}} | {{Rainy Day Nav}} | ||
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| Basic Information | |||||
| 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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