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== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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* [[w:Anti-aircraft warfare|Flak]] refers to anti-aircraft artillery, especially the resultant explosive shrapnel.
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* [[w:Anti-aircraft warfare|Flak]] refers to anti-aircraft artillery, especially the resultant explosive shrapnel.
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** The word comes from the German word "FliegerabwehrKanone" (meaning "aircraft defense cannon"), a term originating from World War I, but more famously known in World War II with the German [[w:8.8 cm Flak 18/36/37/41|88 mm Flak]] cannon.
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** 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.
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** In common use, ''flak'' (often ''flack'') refers to adverse criticism, questioning, verbal attack, or ridicule.
 
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** In contemporary political and business usage, which was derived from WWII military jargon having the same general meaning, a [[w:Radical Chic & Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers|''flak catcher'']]<!-- the political term is credited to the author Tom Wolfe --> 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]]''.
  

Revision as of 22:30, 2 January 2022

“
More bulk with exactly the same amount of protection.
— Flakcatcher publicity blurb
 ”

The Flakcatcher is a community-created cosmetic item for the Soldier. It is a gray flak vest. The vest gives the Soldier a zipper, three different sized pouches, and three shotgun shells on the right side of his chest. It also includes shoulder pads, similar to the ones of a U.S. Army WW2 ammo-carrier.

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.

Gallery

  • Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Flakcatcher.

  • The new TFC Soldier design.

See also

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Item icon Rainy Day Cosmetic Key.png Rainy Day Pack
Cosmetics
Tools
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