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==Background== |
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| − | The first modern gas mask appeared in 1849, where U.S. patent 6,529 was given to Lewis Phectic Haslett of Louisville, Kentucky.<ref>[http://www.google.com/patents/US6529?printsec=abstract&dq=6,529&ei=W1gUT5yjHYittgeyodj4AQ#v=onepage&q&f=false Patent US6529 - Lewis p]. ''Google Patents''. Retrieved 10 October 2014.</ref> However, it was not until the First World War that the [[Military(organization)|military]] took much interest in gas masks, where chemical warfare was first used. Initially, soldiers cupped a urine-soaked cloth to protect themselves |
+ | The first modern gas mask appeared in 1849, where U.S. patent 6,529 was given to Lewis Phectic Haslett of Louisville, Kentucky.<ref>[http://www.google.com/patents/US6529?printsec=abstract&dq=6,529&ei=W1gUT5yjHYittgeyodj4AQ#v=onepage&q&f=false Patent US6529 - Lewis p]. ''Google Patents''. Retrieved 10 October 2014.</ref> However, it was not until the First World War that the [[Military(organization)|military]] took much interest in gas masks, where chemical warfare was first used. Initially, soldiers cupped a urine-soaked cloth over their face to protect themselves from the toxic air, until a mask made of chemical-soaked material was invented that covered the entire face. Modern gas masks use absorption and adsorption to filter out hazardous materials in the air, reducing the weight and bulkiness of earlier masks, and are commonly used by police during riots, by scientists that study volcanoes, and by graffiti taggers. |
Difficult to find on the civilian market, but are usually handed out by the military if required. |
Difficult to find on the civilian market, but are usually handed out by the military if required. |
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Revision as of 20:45, 10 October 2014
- Not to be confused with the HERC Mask or the HERC Gas Mask.
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| Gas Mask | |
| Game | |
| Type |
Face accessory |
| Weight |
1 lb |
| Effect |
Cosmetic only |
| Availability |
Anywhere |
The Gas Mask is a type of clothing featured in The Last Stand: Union City.
Description
Worn over the face to protect the wearer from "airborne pollutants" and toxic gases.
Background
The first modern gas mask appeared in 1849, where U.S. patent 6,529 was given to Lewis Phectic Haslett of Louisville, Kentucky.[1] However, it was not until the First World War that the military took much interest in gas masks, where chemical warfare was first used. Initially, soldiers cupped a urine-soaked cloth over their face to protect themselves from the toxic air, until a mask made of chemical-soaked material was invented that covered the entire face. Modern gas masks use absorption and adsorption to filter out hazardous materials in the air, reducing the weight and bulkiness of earlier masks, and are commonly used by police during riots, by scientists that study volcanoes, and by graffiti taggers.
Difficult to find on the civilian market, but are usually handed out by the military if required.
Effects
The Gas Mask is purely cosmetic and has no effect on gameplay. Wearing it is just a personal choice.
How to obtain
- A gas mask can be found in the basement of the Paper Company Offices. (Newtown)
- Many can be found in the Waterside Military Base. (Waterside)
Gallery
References
- ↑ Patent US6529 - Lewis p. Google Patents. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
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