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{{Quotation|'''Flakcatcher''' publicity blurb|More bulk with exactly the same amount of protection.}}
 
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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.
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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]] 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.
File:Soldiernew tfc.png|The new ''TFC'' Soldier design.
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File:Soldiernew tfc.png|The new ''Team Fortress Classic'' Soldier design.
 
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Revision as of 08:05, 5 April 2023

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 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