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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 vest gives the Soldier a zipper, three different sized pouches, and three {{botignore|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.
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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 vest gives the Soldier a zipper, three different sized pouches, and three {{botignore|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 [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=262559496 contributed] to the Steam Workshop.
 
The Flakcatcher was [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=262559496 contributed] to the Steam Workshop.

Revision as of 11:15, 27 April 2019

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.
    • 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 88 mm Flak cannon.
    • In common use, flak (often flack) refers to adverse criticism, questioning, verbal attack, or ridicule.
    • In contemporary political and business usage, which was derived from WWII military jargon having the same general meaning, 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

See also