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*"TF" is an initialism for "Team Fortress". This is either a sly self-reference or an explanation of sorts for the title. | *"TF" is an initialism for "Team Fortress". This is either a sly self-reference or an explanation of sorts for the title. | ||
*There are 3 different [[Capture the Flag#Flags|flags]] (not Intelligence cases) in the game files, the head of each reads 'TFi'. | *There are 3 different [[Capture the Flag#Flags|flags]] (not Intelligence cases) in the game files, the head of each reads 'TFi'. | ||
| − | *In the Team Fortress [[Storyline|universe]], Valve Corporation is the name of a division of TF Industries. | + | *In the Team Fortress [[Storyline|universe]], Valve Corporation is the name of a division of TF Industries<ref>[http://storefront.steampowered.com/Manuals/440/SentryManual_web.pdf Sentry Operating Manual, p. 6 (bottom of page: the Valve Corporation is functioning here as a publishing division of TF Industries; as publisher, Valve holds the copyright on the manual) ]</ref>. |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 03:02, 6 April 2014
TF Industries is a mysterious company based in Washington, USA[1] that is "Devoted to the highest level of craftsmanship and personal security". Headed by the Administrator, they specialize in the very latest in military technology, selling all manner of deadly, cutting-edge devices to prospective buyers. They also run the popular 'Buildables' line of Engineering products.
They offer an extended services contract on all items and are not responsible for any injuries attained while operating their products.
Products
Known products of theirs include:
- Sentry Gun Mechanical Firing Device – Sentry Model v 2.1 serial no. 24724 (Designer: Dell Conagher (The Engineer), circa 1965) ("All the firepower you need, – with both hands freed!")[2]
- Uhlman Build-Matic Wrench
- Dispense-O-Matic 9000 Provisions Dispenser ("The 'All-In-One' Station")[3]
- Branding Iron
- Shotgun[4]
- ID badges: Primeval Warrior, Grizzled Veteran, Soldier of Fortune, Mercenary
As well, Mann. Co., a division of TF Industries, also makes many other products of their own that are not directly affiliated with TFi.
Trivia
- "TF" is an initialism for "Team Fortress". This is either a sly self-reference or an explanation of sorts for the title.
- There are 3 different flags (not Intelligence cases) in the game files, the head of each reads 'TFi'.
- In the Team Fortress universe, Valve Corporation is the name of a division of TF Industries[5].
See also
References
- ↑ Sentry Operating Manual, p. 6 (bottom of page: the Valve Division of TF Industries Washington, USA, office and the Sentry is made in Washington, USA)
- ↑ Sentry Operating Manual
- ↑ Sentry Operating Manual, p. 2 (advertisement)
- ↑ Sentry Operating Manual, p. 5 (shotgun is mentioned as included with Sentry package)
- ↑ Sentry Operating Manual, p. 6 (bottom of page: the Valve Corporation is functioning here as a publishing division of TF Industries; as publisher, Valve holds the copyright on the manual)
