What is Lord Tachanka? The Conflict Behind Rainbow Six Siege's Most Broken Operator

Meme characters are mechanically broken, community driven jokes typically selected only in poor taste. But the joke is usually inconsequential, short-lived, and destined to fade into obscurity.
In Rainbow Six Siege, one such character has refused to accept this fate and ironically – through his perceived uselessness – has risen as a wildly popular, cult figure within the game’s community.
Written & Hosted by Josh Bury (@ThrownGauntlet)
Co-written & Edited by Miles Hackett (@miles_hackett)
Interviews by Daniel Rosen (@Daniel_Rosen)
Footage and Image courtesies:
Infiltration vs. PR Balrog Hakan SFIV - Hakan clip
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Crowd reaction to Hakan pick
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Galio Champion Spotlight
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TSM vs. NRG eSports NALCS Summer 2016 W9D3 - Game 2
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R6 Siege: Outbreak – Ash's Briefing Trailer
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Wayne's World clip
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Тачанка (Tachanka)
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Tachanka Operator video
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Tachanka Turret Fail
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Rainbow Six Siege Accolade trailer
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Tachanka ambushed clip
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MicrowaveGaming Lord Chanka clip
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"You're Tearing Me Apart Lisa!" Live
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Joey Chestnut @ 2018 Nathan's Hotdog Eating Contest
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"It's a trap!" Star Wars clip
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Operation Red Crow stream clip
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Dinner for Shmuck's Laughing scene
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MISTAKES WERE MADE (The Lord doesn't make mistakes) clip
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Tachanka being taken out by Shield Recruit clip:
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