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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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File:Steamworkshop flakcatcher thumb.jpg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Flakcatcher. | File:Steamworkshop flakcatcher thumb.jpg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Flakcatcher. | ||
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Revision as of 08:05, 5 April 2023
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— 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
See also
References
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