| Arthur Aitken's Pith Helmet | |
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Origin |
Arthur Aitken |
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Type |
Pith Helmet |
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Effects |
Bees will feel threatened by user’s presence |
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Downsides |
Constantly swarm and sting the wearer |
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Activation |
Wearing |
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Collected by |
Warehouse 13 |
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Section |
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Aisle |
334864-4186 |
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Shelf |
341146-3150-803 |
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Date of Collection |
November 12, 1978 |
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Origin[]
Following the outbreak of the First World War, Aitken, as a temporary Major-General, led the first notable incursion into German East Africa at the head of Indian Expeditionary Force B, and was defeated at the Battle of Tanga in early November 1914. The battle is often known as the "Battle of the Bees" for the swarms of bees that repeatedly interrupted fighting, with both sides fleeing for cover. Aitken was said to have been overconfident and not to have attempted any reconnaissance work in the area.
Effects[]
Makes bees consider the wearer extraordinarily threatening and constantly attack until they leave their territory.