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| released          = {{Patch name|10|13|2011}}<br />([[Manniversary Update & Sale]])
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| released          = {{Patch name|10|13|2011}}<br>([[Manniversary Update & Sale]])
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   | item-description = Don't shoot the messenger. Actually, go ahead and try. Can't be done, pal! Too fast!
 
   | item-description = Don't shoot the messenger. Actually, go ahead and try. Can't be done, pal! Too fast!
 
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{{Quotation|'''The Scout,''' challenging '''The Sniper'''|You'll never hit me! You'll never hit my tiny head! It's so tiny! I got a frickin'... such a tiny li'l head!|sound=Scout_dominationsnp05.wav}}
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{{Quotation|'''The Scout''' challenging the Sniper|You'll never hit me! You'll never hit my tiny head! It's so tiny! I got a frickin'... such a tiny li'l head!|sound=Scout dominationsnp05.wav}}
  
The '''Hermes''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the [[Scout]]. It is a team-color tinted beige cadet hat with the Scout's logo emblazoned on the front, with team-colored goggles placed above the brim.
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The '''Hermes''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the [[Scout]]. It is a team-color tinted beige cadet hat with Scout's logo emblazoned on front. Team-colored goggles are positioned above the brim.
  
The Hermes was [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2232 contributed] to the Steam Workshop under the name "Provisional Head Protector".
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The Hermes was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2232 contributed] to the Steam Workshop.
  
 
== Painted variants ==
 
== Painted variants ==
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== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
'''{{Patch name|10|13|2011}}''' ([[Manniversary Update & Sale]])
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'''{{Patch name|10|13|2011}} #1''' ([[Manniversary Update & Sale]])
* Hermes was added to the game.
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* The Hermes was added to the game.
  
'''{{Patch name|07|7|2016}}''' ([[Meet Your Match Update]])
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'''{{Patch name|7|7|2016}} #1''' ([[Meet Your Match Update]])
 
* {{Undocumented}} Added [[Strange]] quality.
 
* {{Undocumented}} Added [[Strange]] quality.
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
* In Greek mythology, [[w:Hermes|Hermes]] is the messenger of the Gods, best known for his ability to move extremely quickly. The Scout's class icon (displayed above the brim of the hat) is taken from Hermes' winged shoes.
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* In Greek mythology, [[w:Hermes|Hermes]] functions as the messenger of the Gods. He is best known for his ability to move extremely quickly, much like how the Scout is known for being the fastest class.
* The term "[[w:Shooting_the_messenger|Don't shoot the messenger]]" is used as a term to describe attacking the bearer of bad news.
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* In the item's description, "[[w:Shooting the messenger|Don't shoot the messenger]]" refers to the act of blaming the bearer of bad news. Although the phrase is metaphorical, it can be taken literally in this context, as Scout ("the messenger") is literally shot at while on the battlefield.
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
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<gallery perrow="3">
File:Hermes_workshop_preview.png|Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Hermes.
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File:Hermes workshop preview.png|Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Hermes.
File:Hermes_Manniversary_Update.png‎|Hermes as seen in the [[Manniversary Update]].
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File:Hermes Manniversary Update.png‎|Hermes as seen in the [[Manniversary Update & Sale|Manniversary Update]].
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
{{ManniversaryNav}}
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{{Manniversary Nav}}
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{{Hat Nav}}
{{Scout Nav}}
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{{Scout Nav|state=collapsed}}

Latest revision as of 20:04, 27 April 2023

The Hermes is a community-created cosmetic item for the Scout. It is a team-color tinted beige cadet hat with Scout's logo emblazoned on front. Team-colored goggles are positioned above the brim.

The Hermes was contributed to the Steam Workshop.

Painted variants

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Single colors
Painted Hermes E6E6E6.png Painted Hermes D8BED8.png Painted Hermes C5AF91.png Painted Hermes 7E7E7E.png
An Extraordinary Abundance of Tinge Color No. 216-190-216 Peculiarly Drab Tincture Aged Moustache Grey
Painted Hermes 141414.png Painted Hermes 2D2D24.png Painted Hermes 694D3A.png Painted Hermes 7C6C57.png
A Distinctive Lack of Hue After Eight Radigan Conagher Brown Ye Olde Rustic Colour
Painted Hermes A57545.png Painted Hermes CF7336.png Painted Hermes E7B53B.png Painted Hermes F0E68C.png
Muskelmannbraun Mann Co. Orange Australium Gold The Color of a Gentlemann's Business Pants
Painted Hermes E9967A.png Painted Hermes FF69B4.png Painted Hermes 7D4071.png Painted Hermes 51384A.png
Dark Salmon Injustice Pink as Hell A Deep Commitment to Purple Noble Hatter's Violet
Painted Hermes 2F4F4F.png Painted Hermes 424F3B.png Painted Hermes 808000.png Painted Hermes 729E42.png
A Color Similar to Slate Zepheniah's Greed Drably Olive Indubitably Green
Painted Hermes 32CD32.png Painted Hermes BCDDB3.png
The Bitter Taste of Defeat and Lime A Mann's Mint
Team colors
Painted Hermes A89A8C.png Painted Hermes 839FA3.png Painted Hermes 3B1F23.png Painted Hermes 18233D.png
Waterlogged Lab Coat (RED) Waterlogged Lab Coat (BLU) Balaclavas Are Forever (RED) Balaclavas Are Forever (BLU)
Painted Hermes B8383B.png Painted Hermes 5885A2.png Painted Hermes 483838.png Painted Hermes 384248.png
Team Spirit (RED) Team Spirit (BLU) Operator's Overalls (RED) Operator's Overalls (BLU)
Painted Hermes 803020.png Painted Hermes 256D8D.png Painted Hermes 654740.png Painted Hermes 28394D.png
The Value of Teamwork (RED) The Value of Teamwork (BLU) An Air of Debonair (RED) An Air of Debonair (BLU)
Painted Hermes C36C2D.png Painted Hermes B88035.png RED Hermes.png BLU Hermes.png
Cream Spirit (RED) Cream Spirit (BLU) Unpainted (RED) Unpainted (BLU)

Update history

October 13, 2011 Patch #1 (Manniversary Update & Sale)

  • The Hermes was added to the game.

July 7, 2016 Patch #1 (Meet Your Match Update)

  • [Undocumented] Added Strange quality.

Trivia

  • In Greek mythology, Hermes functions as the messenger of the Gods. He is best known for his ability to move extremely quickly, much like how the Scout is known for being the fastest class.
  • In the item's description, "Don't shoot the messenger" refers to the act of blaming the bearer of bad news. Although the phrase is metaphorical, it can be taken literally in this context, as Scout ("the messenger") is literally shot at while on the battlefield.

Gallery