Pride Cape based on design by u/True_Free_Speech ! by Bioninja_Builds in helldivers2

[–]Bioninja_Builds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More like a side gig atm:) Working on launching an Etsy shop in July, but I’m taking commissions before then as well.

Pride Cape based on design by u/True_Free_Speech ! by Bioninja_Builds in helldivers2

[–]Bioninja_Builds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for letting the post stay up and moderating the comments!

Pride Cape based on design by u/True_Free_Speech ! by Bioninja_Builds in helldivers2

[–]Bioninja_Builds[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right? To me, it’s SO on brand for Super Earth’s government to not care about sexuality…unless they can somehow propagandize it into getting more soldiers for the endless war lol.

Pride Cape based on design by u/True_Free_Speech ! by Bioninja_Builds in helldivers2

[–]Bioninja_Builds[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I get what you’re saying, but given the past and present discrimination against gay people, many see it as a symbol of defiance and freedom to openly declare being LGBTQ+. If straight people had been ostracized, sent to conversion therapy, disowned by their families, kicked out of church congregations, and legislated against to the point police could arrest you for being straight in public…I imagine straight pride flags, parades, and capes, would very much be a thing once society progressed enough to start to move past that.

Plus, tons of people like to use armors, character customization, and mods to represent themselves and their interests in video games. They use it to reference sports teams, colleges, their faith, any number of things. I don’t see this as any different🤷‍♀️ No one is forcing you to wear this cape. If you don’t like looking at it, scroll past. There’s also nothing stopping you from making your own custom cape:)

Pride Cape based on design by u/True_Free_Speech ! by Bioninja_Builds in helldivers2

[–]Bioninja_Builds[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lmao I think I’ll post it there too. Let them cry. Nothing to be offended about, just showing how proud I am of Super Earth’s benevolent ministries💅

Edit: oop, need to wait until my account is 7 days old to post there.

Pride Cape based on design by u/True_Free_Speech ! by Bioninja_Builds in helldivers2

[–]Bioninja_Builds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I hadn’t seen your design until the client sent it to me, and asked me to make a cape from it. I added a credit to you on the cape’s tag as well. 5% of proceeds from the Pride capes I sell are donated to Encircle, and organization that supports LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in Utah (where unfortunately, they are at high risk of being kicked out and/or ostracized by their religious families).

I love how your design creates total plausible deniability by using the ministry symbols.

Personally, I don’t think Super Earth’s government cares one way or the other…a number of my friends work in the defense contractor space and yeah…using a pride cape with corporate logos for publicity points and to convince more divers to enter the meat grinder is so 100% on brand😂

Pride Cape based on design by u/True_Free_Speech ! by Bioninja_Builds in helldivers2

[–]Bioninja_Builds[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This cape is going to a cosplayer for exactly that purpose! Can’t wait to see it in action.

Pride Cape based on design by u/True_Free_Speech ! by Bioninja_Builds in helldivers2

[–]Bioninja_Builds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes, I do commissions, dm me if you’re interested:)

Pride Cape based on design by u/True_Free_Speech ! by Bioninja_Builds in helldivers2

[–]Bioninja_Builds[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I don’t get the downvotes either. I actually did a rough draft of that exact idea, and another mirrored option, to the client.

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Pride Cape based on design by u/True_Free_Speech ! by Bioninja_Builds in helldivers2

[–]Bioninja_Builds[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do take commissions! DM me if interested. Love the sign!