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[[{{arma1}}]] contains quite a few visual puns, jokes and inside information. As these are often visible out in the open, they may or may not live up to a [[Talk:ArmA: Armed Assault: Easter Eggs|narrow definition]] of [[ArmA: Armed Assault: Easter Eggs|Easter eggs]] as hidden information visible only when triggered by the player. In general, the former type of inside jokes can be subsumed under the category of {{ExternalLink|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intertextual|intertextual references}}, or simply strange or funny sightings. This is by no means an exhaustive list, feel free to expand it.
[[:Category:ArmA: Armed Assault|{{arma1}}]] contains quite a few visual puns, jokes and inside information. As these are often visible out in the open, they may or may not live up to a [[Talk:ArmA: Armed Assault: Easter Eggs|narrow definition]] of [[ArmA: Armed Assault: Easter Eggs|Easter eggs]] as hidden information visible only when triggered by the player. In general, the former type of inside jokes can be subsumed under the category of {{Link|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intertextuality|intertextual references}}, or simply strange or funny sightings. This is by no means an exhaustive list, feel free to expand it.




== Abridged Brand Names ==
== Abridged Brand Names ==


[[Image:ArmA_EasterEgg4.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Credits: Aimpoint]]
[[File:ArmA_EasterEgg4.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Credits: Aimpoint]]
=== Schnell ===
=== Schnell ===


{{arma1}} is suspected to sport quite a large range of customized brand names, such as S(c)h(n)ell spotted by user Aimpoint in the Combat Photography Thread.
{{arma1}} is suspected to sport quite a large range of customized brand names, such as S(c)h(n)ell spotted by user Aimpoint in the Combat Photography Thread.
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[[Image:Coyota.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Credits: Redface]]
[[File:Coyota.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Credits: Redface]]
=== Coyota ===
=== Coyota ===


This jeep goes by the name "Coyota", also note the [{{canonicalurl:Image:ArmA_Easter2.jpg}} Sundat] brand.
This jeep goes by the name "Coyota", also note the [{{canonicalurl:Image:ArmA_Easter2.jpg}} Sundat] brand.
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== EPJ ==
== EPJ ==


[[Image:Arma eegg 03.jpg|thumb|150px|left|EPJ pub]]
[[File:Arma eegg 03.jpg|thumb|150px|left|EPJ pub]]
On many pubs is logo of Czech clan [[EPJ]], probably included by former member Armored Sheep, now  
On many pubs is logo of Czech clan [[EPJ]], probably included by former member Armored Sheep, now  


BI team member. EPJ means Elite Beer Squad.
BI team member. EPJ means Elite Beer Squad.
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== References to Czech culture ==
== References to Czech culture ==


[[Image:Arma eegg 04.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Starobahno]]
[[File:Arma eegg 04.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Starobahno]]
=== Starobahno ===
=== Starobahno ===


Beer title on sunshades refers to Czech beer '''{{ExternalLink|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starobrno|Starobrno}}''' (can be translated as "Old {{ExternalLink|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brno|Brno}}"; Starobahno means "Old mud").
Beer title on sunshades refers to Czech beer '''{{Link|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starobrno_Brewery|Starobrno}}''' (can be translated as "Old {{Link|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brno|Brno}}"; Starobahno means "Old mud").
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[[Image:Arma eegg 05.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Bankrot sign]]
[[File:Arma eegg 05.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Bankrot sign]]
=== Bankrot ===
=== Bankrot ===


Bank Rot can be title of some Sahrani bank, but word Bankrot means bankruptcy in Czech. Would you save money there?
Bank Rot can be title of some Sahrani bank, but word Bankrot means bankruptcy in Czech. Would you save money there?
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[[Image:Rumcajzrn2.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Rumcajs]]
[[File:Rumcajzrn2.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Rumcajs]]
=== Rumcajs ===
=== Rumcajs ===


Rumcajs is a bandit from Czech fairy tales, quite well-known in CZ.
Rumcajs is a bandit from Czech fairy tales, quite well-known in CZ.
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== Reference to Operation Flashpoint ==
== Reference to Operation Flashpoint ==


[[Image:ArmA_lousyTShirt.jpg|thumb|150px|left|[[Nogova]] T-shirt]]
[[File:ArmA_lousyTShirt.jpg|thumb|150px|left|[[Nogova]] T-shirt]]
In case we should forget: [[Nogova]] refers to the island included in BI' prequel to ArmA, {{ofpr}}.
In case we should forget: [[Nogova]] refers to the island included in BI' prequel to ArmA, {{ofpr}}.


When first playing the SP mission Blood, Sweat and Tears, the guard in intro whistles the OFP main theme music.
When first playing the SP mission Blood, Sweat and Tears, the guard in intro whistles the OFP main theme music.
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== Special button ==
== Special button ==


[[Image:ArmA_EasterEgg5.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Credits: teaser]]
[[File:ArmA_EasterEgg5.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Credits: teaser]]
The News anchor's button is a smiley face.
The News anchor's button is a smiley face.



Latest revision as of 23:10, 20 November 2023

Armed Assault contains quite a few visual puns, jokes and inside information. As these are often visible out in the open, they may or may not live up to a narrow definition of Easter eggs as hidden information visible only when triggered by the player. In general, the former type of inside jokes can be subsumed under the category of intertextual references, or simply strange or funny sightings. This is by no means an exhaustive list, feel free to expand it.


Abridged Brand Names

Credits: Aimpoint

Schnell

Armed Assault is suspected to sport quite a large range of customized brand names, such as S(c)h(n)ell spotted by user Aimpoint in the Combat Photography Thread.

Credits: Redface

Coyota

This jeep goes by the name "Coyota", also note the Sundat brand.


EPJ

EPJ pub

On many pubs is logo of Czech clan EPJ, probably included by former member Armored Sheep, now

BI team member. EPJ means Elite Beer Squad.


References to Czech culture

Starobahno

Starobahno

Beer title on sunshades refers to Czech beer Starobrno (can be translated as "Old Brno"; Starobahno means "Old mud").

Bankrot sign

Bankrot

Bank Rot can be title of some Sahrani bank, but word Bankrot means bankruptcy in Czech. Would you save money there?

Rumcajs

Rumcajs

Rumcajs is a bandit from Czech fairy tales, quite well-known in CZ.


Reference to Operation Flashpoint

Nogova T-shirt

In case we should forget: Nogova refers to the island included in BI' prequel to ArmA, Operation Flashpoint: Resistance.

When first playing the SP mission Blood, Sweat and Tears, the guard in intro whistles the OFP main theme music.


Special button

Credits: teaser

The News anchor's button is a smiley face.