List of references (Soldier)

Due to the comedic style of Team Fortress 2 and Valve's humor, the game includes references, usually in a humorous fashion. There are many sources, including games, movies, and music; even jokes that have developed within the game and its community have been included. Below are references specific to the Soldier class.

Achievements

Ain't Got Time to Bleed Kill 3 players with the Equalizer in a single life without being healed.

This is a famous line from the movie Template:W. Louis from Left 4 Dead also uses this line.

Backdraft Dodger Kill a Pyro who has airblasted one of your rockets in the last 10 seconds.

"Draft dodger" is a term used to refer to individuals who avoid military Template:W, usually by either fleeing the country or participating in activities that would make them ineligible for military service.

Banner of Brothers Buff 5 Steam friends at once with the Buff Banner.

Template:W was an HBO mini-series focusing on a company of soldiers in the United States Template:W (The "Screaming Eagles") and the events they took part in throughout World War II.

Bomb Squaddie Destroy 10 sticky bombs with the shotgun in a single life.

A Template:W is a group of bomb-disposal experts who disarm hazardous devices for the protection of the general public, as opposed to an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, who are part of a military division.

Brothers in Harms Kill 10 enemies while assisting or being assisted by another Soldier.

This is a nod to the WWII video games series Template:W, also obviously portraying partnership between soldiers.

It is possibly also a reference to the blues song Template:W by Mark Knopfler. The lyrics are mostly referencing an unnamed war, still it appears clear that the narrator is, or at least was, a soldier, with a deep sense of unity.

Crockets Are Such B.S. Shoot two non-boosted crit rockets in a row.

This is a reference to a much-uttered phrase when killed by a critical rocket in Team Fortress 2. The acronym "B.S." is short for "bullshit".

Death from Above Rocket jump and kill 2 enemies before you land.

"Death from Above" is the motto of several wings and parachute regiments of the Template:W.

The image of a rocket with wings is very similar to the emblem of the Template:W, the oldest and most elite special forces unit, a dagger with wings.

Death From Below Kill 10 opponents who are airborne with the Direct Hit.

This is a play on the phrase "Death from Above", the motto of several wings and parachute regiments of the Template:W.

Duty Bound While rocket jumping kill an enemy with the Equalizer before you land or just after landing.

The image of a pickaxe with wings is very similar to the emblem of the Template:W, the oldest and most elite special forces unit, a dagger with wings.

For Whom the Shell Trolls Bounce an opponent into the air with a rocket and then kill them with the shotgun before they land.

Template:W is a novel by Template:W that takes place during the Template:W.

Frags of our Fathers Gib 1000 people.

Template:W is a novel about the soldiers who would eventually be made famous by Template:W's lauded photograph of Template:W, one of the costliest and most horrifying battles of World War II's Pacific Theater.

Geneva Contravention Kill 3 defenseless players after a single match has ended.

This is a play on "contravention", meaning a minor crime, and the Template:W, a selection of treaties which set the standards in international law for humanitarian treatment of the victims of war.

Gore-a! Gore-a! Gore-a! Provide the enemy with a freezecam of you taunting over 3 of their body parts.

During World War II, the Japanese used the phrase "Tora! Tora! Tora!" as a code to indicate that complete surprise had been achieved. It was most famously used to report the outcome of the Template:W.

Guns of the Navar0wned Kill 5 Engineer Sentry Guns while you are standing outside of their range.

Template:W is a World War II novel by Scottish author Template:W.

Hamburger Hill Defend a cap point 30 times.

Template:W is a 1987 war film about the assault of a group of US Army divisions (including the Template:W) on a well-fortified position of the Template:W.

Medals of Honor Finish a round as an MVP on a team of 6 or more players 10 times.

The Template:W is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is also a Template:W of first-person shooter games set in World War II.

Mutually Assured Destruction Kill an enemy sniper with a rocket after he kills you.

"Template:W", or "MAD", is a doctrine of military strategy and national security policy in which a full-scale use of high-yield weapons of mass destruction by two opposing sides would effectively result in the destruction of both the attacker and the defender, becoming a war that has no victor but only total annihilation.

Near Death Experience Kill 20 enemies with your Equalizer while you have less than 25 health.

Otherwise known as "NDE", a Template:W refers to a broad range of personal experiences associated with impending death. A popular depiction of this is many films involves the individual seeing a very bright light.

Out, Damned Scot! Kill 500 enemy Demomen.

This is a reference to the quote "Out, damned spot!" spoken by Lady Macbeth in Act 5, Scene 1 of William Shakespeare's famous tragedy, Template:W. This is also a nod to the other Macbeth references in several of the Demoman achievements.

Ride of the Valkartie Ride the cart for 30 seconds.

Template:W is a popular piece of classical music composed by Template:W. It is very well-known and has been used in other media on many occasions, usually when the events of the occasion are about to reach or are at their climax. Famously, the song is played during the helicopter assault scene of the 1979 movie Template:W.

Screamin' Eagle Kill 20 enemies from above.

The Template:W or "The Screaming Eagles", are a Template:W paratrooper division trained for air assault operations. In World War II, the division was renowned for its action during the Template:W Landings and in the Template:W.

Semper Fry Kill 20 enemies while you are on fire.

"Semper Fi" (Short for "Semper Fidelis", Latin for "Always Faithful") is well known as the motto of the Template:W, but is a commonly used slogan throughout history.

S*M*A*S*H Assist a Medic in exploding 5 enemies with a single ÜberCharge.

Template:W is a Film, Novel and TV series based on a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (M.A.S.H.) positioned in Korea during the Korean War.

Spray of Defeat Use a grenade to gib a player.

Template:W and Template:W are multiplayer games that are also made by Valve, which take place in the European Theater of World War II.

The Boostie Boys Buff 15 teammates with the Buff Banner in a single life.

This is a play on the name of the musical group Template:W.

The Longest Daze Kill 5 stunned or slowed players.

The Template:W are sometimes referred to as "The Longest Day", due to the operation taking place in the middle of Summer and lasting for most of the day. A film about the landings on D-Day made in 1962 was titled Template:W.

Trench Warfare Kill your nemesis with a shovel.

Template:W is a form of occupied fighting lines, consisting largely of trenches, in which troops are largely immune to the enemy's small arms fire and substantially sheltered from artillery.

Tri-Splatteral Damage Kill 3 enemies with a single critical rocket.

This is a play on the phrase Template:W, referring to damage that is unintended or incidental to the intended outcome.

War Crime and Punishment In a single life, kill 3 enemies who have damaged a Medic that is healing you.

Template:W are serious violations of the laws applicable in armed conflict.

Template:W is a novel by Russian author Template:W.

War Crime Spybunal Kill a Spy who just backstabbed a teammate.

This is a play on a Template:W, a judge or other figure of authority who adjucates on claims of war crimes.

Where Eagles Dare Get the highest possible rocket jump using jump and crouch.

Template:W is a 1968 action-adventure film set in World War II.

Wings of Glory Kill an enemy soldier while both you and the target are airborne.

The image of a rocket with wings is very similar to the emblem of the Template:W, the oldest and most elite special forces unit, a dagger with wings.

Worth a Thousand Words Provide the enemy with a freezecam of your 21 gun salute.

"A Picture is worth a thousand words" is a proverb indicating that a single still image can explain more than any amount of words could.

Weapons

Black Box

Template:W was the name of an unreleased compilation of the new content in The Orange Box.

It is also an often-used synonym for a Template:W.

Buff Banner

The badge on the backpack reads "Screaming Eagles" - this is a reference to the Template:W of the US Army, nicknamed the "Screamin' Eagles".

Concheror

The symbol on the backpack and on the flag is that of the Template:W, a famous line of samurai warlords from the Template:W, or "Warring States" period.

Frying Pan

The Frying Pan is a melee weapon used by the survivors in Left 4 Dead 2.

Half-Zatoichi

Template:W is a fictional character who appears in many Japanese films. He is a very able swordsman, despite being blind.

The "half" part of the name comes from the fact that the Demoman (who also uses this weapon) is only half blind. It could also be a reference to the fact that the Soldier, who often wears his headgear covering his eyes, also has his vision impaired.

Hats & Miscellaneous Items

Brain Bucket Zombie tested, braaaains approved.

This hat is a reference to the "Buckethead Zombies" from the game Template:W.

The description is a parody of the advertising slogan for Template:W cereal, "Kid tested, mother approved".

Lumbricus Lid

Template:W is the genus for the earthworm family.

The worm design on the helmet is the "Steal" weapon icon from Template:W. The Holy Hand Grenades which replace the Soldier's usual grenades on equipping this hat are also weapons from Worms.

Sergeant's Drill Hat This hat is a handy replacement for profanity-filled ranting when you don't feel like shouting yourself hoarse.

This hat resembles Sergeant Hartman's hat from the film Template:W, which the description references. The Soldier's voice and general demeanor are a very close reference to Sergeant Hartman, who popularized the "hard-as-nails drill sergeant" archetype which has carried over to aspects of the Soldier such as his insistence on calling people "maggots" and his ability to spontaneously spout colorful insults on the fly.

Soldier's Stash This hat does not in any way, shape or form, promote smoking or gambling.

The playing card worn on this helmet is a reference to the Template:W of the US Army, which popularized the use of playing cards as helmet decorations to indicate the regiment to which the soldier belonged.

Taunts

Equalizer

The name of the Soldier's Kamikaze taunt refers to the suicide attacks carried out by Imperial Japan's military aviators against Allied shipping towards the end of the Pacific campaign of World War II, by crashing their planes into warships. Template:W literally means "divine wind".

Shotgun

The 3-volley salute is a ceremonial act performed at military and police funerals as part of the drill and ceremony of the Honour Guard. It consists of a rifle party firing blank cartridges into the air three times.

The music that plays during this taunt is a shortened version of Template:W, sometimes known as Butterfield's Lullaby. It is often played during flag ceremonies and funerals, generally on a bugle or trumpet.

Responses

Dominating a Pyro

"How do you like that, All-Quiet-On-The-Western-Front?"

Template:W is a novel about a German Soldier on the Western front during World War One.

This could also be an example of surprising wit from the Soldier, cleverly referencing brain structure and the Pyro's inability to speak. Both Template:W and Template:W are located in the left hemisphere of the brain and together they are associated with the ability to understand and produce written and spoken language. Being that West is tothe left when facing North, "All Quiet on the Western Front" could very easily be a clever, military-themed pun aimed as an insult to the Pyro's presumed lack of intelligence and coherence.

"I just tore you a new chimney, Smokey Joe."

Template:W was a steam locomotive toy that was popular with children in the 1960s created by Hornby Railways.

Dominating an Engineer

"I will eat your ribs, I will eat them up!"

A famous line in the film Template:W has similar wording to this.

Dominating a Sniper

"You just got dominated, Bilbo Baggins!"

"You just got dominated, Balbo Biggins!"

"You just got dominated, Bablo Bravins!"

"You just got dominated, Barble Bapkins!"

"You just got dominated, Basbo Bibbins!"

"You just got dominated, Bulbo Buttons!"

Template:W is a fantasy novel by Template:W that follows the quest of home-loving hobbit Bilbo Baggins to win a share of the treasure guarded by a dragon. The Soldier likens the Sniper to Baggins because he sees him as something of a coward, opting to fight from a distance rather than close-quarters.

"Aww, am I too violent for you, cupcake?"

"Your country did not prepare you for the level of violence you will meet on my battlefield!"

This is a reference to the release of Left 4 Dead 2, when the Australian government forced Valve to censor the gore. Ironically, Australia is depicted in the TF2 universe as a leading producer of creative weaponry and other murderous gadgets.

Dominated by a Spy

"They can bury you in the 'Tomb of the Unskilled Soldier!'"

A Template:W refers to a grave which contains the remains of a soldier unidentified or thought impossible to identify, who serves as a symbol for all the unknown soldiers wherever they fell. There are several examples of these tombs around the world.

Other Responses

"Pain is weakness leaving the body." - at the start of Sudden Death

This is an inspirational slogan used commonly by the Template:W.

"Are you all trying for a Section Eight?" - at the start of Sudden Death

Template:W refers to a discharge from the United States military for being mentally unfit to serve.

"Hooah!" - after destroying an enemy building

"Template:W!" is a Template:W battle cry. It is used by soldiers to imply a positive reaction to a question or statement.

"Screamin' Eagles!" - after destroying an enemy building or taunting with the Buff Banner or Concheror active.

The Template:W or "The Screaming Eagles", are a Template:W paratrooper division trained for air assault operations. In World War II, the division was renowned for its action during the Template:W Landings and in the Template:W.

Media

Meet the Soldier

"If fighting is sure to result in victory then you must fight! Sun Tzu said that."

Template:W really did say that: Sun Tzu being the honorific title bestowed upon Sūn Wǔ, the author of Template:W, an immensely influential ancient Chinese book on military strategy.

"Then, he used his fight money to buy two of every animal on earth, and then he herded them onto a boat..."

Template:W, according to the text of the Template:W, was a large vessel built at God's command to save Noah, his family, and a stock of all the world's animals from a mighty flood. This has nothing to do with Sun Tzu, suggesting that the Soldier's historical knowledge (and mind) may be more than a little confused.

The music that plays during Meet the Soldier and sometimes on the main menu is titled The Art of War. This is another reference to Template:W book, Template:W.

Meet the Sandvich

"You cannot hurt me, I do not have time to bleed! *Cracking noise* My schedule has just opened up! Aaaohhww, my God!"

This line was recorded for Meet the Sandvich and was improvised from the movie Template:W. It was not eventually used in the final script.

"You do not frighten me! Pain does not hurt! *Cracking noise* I stand corrected! Arrrrggghhgh!"

This is a line from the movie Template:W. It was recorded for Meet the Sandvich, but was not used in the final script.

Bio

The Soldier's motto, "I'm a Rocket Man", is a reference to the song Template:W by Template:W.

The Soldier's job title "Template:W" is an actual military doctrine which is based on the use of overwhelming power, dominant maneuvers, and spectacular displays of force to paralyze an adversary's perception of the battlefield and destroy its will to fight.

See Also

• List of references