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|birth=[[2501|May 29, 2501]]<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 72''</ref><ref name="Waypoint">[https://web.archive.org/web/20160413005932/https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/john-forge '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''John Forge'' (archived)]</ref>
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Forge was a born warrior but had difficulty coping with life outside the military. Though his wife remained a distant shadow in his mind while he was on deployment, his daughter Rion never gave up on him. Forge was decorated numerous times for valor and gallantry on the battlefield, though he received just as many demerits for insubordination, conduct unbecoming, and striking a superior officer.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Prima}}
Forge was a born warrior but had difficulty coping with life outside the military. Though his wife remained a distant shadow in his mind while he was on deployment, his daughter Rion never gave up on him. Forge was decorated numerous times for valor and gallantry on the battlefield, though he received just as many demerits for insubordination, conduct unbecoming, and striking a superior officer.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Prima}}
According to an [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] psych evaluation, Forge exceled at tactics and combat, where he was considered indispensable to their current needs. However it recommended denying all promotions due to his predicable pattern of insubordination.{{Ref/Site|Id=HWLS|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/halowars/index.html?fbid=0eK_L23l9WQ|Site=halo.xbox.com|Page=Halo Wars Launch Site|Detail=(Defunct)|D=12|M=8|Year=2010|NoArchive=Yes|LocalArchive=Halo Wars Launch Site}}


In combat, Forge appreciated a strong ground force able to turn a messy situation around,{{Ref/Reuse|Card}} and had a special fondness for the [[M850 Grizzly]] tank. In what [[Serina]] described as his "pet project", Forge arranged for an unusually high number of Grizzlies to be added to the ''Spirit of Fire''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s complement. The means by which he accomplished this were convoluted and known only to Forge himself.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]] - Grizzly''</ref> During engagements, he would insist that Grizzly tanks be requested when [[M808B Scorpion]]s fall short, and a supply of [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Cyclops]]es be available via any [[Firebase|command center]] for demolition of enemy structures.{{Ref/Reuse|Card}} Forge was also fond of the [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]], and frequently operated one during his operations to the point that he kept his own [[John Forge's Warthog|personal vehicle]] out of the motor pool circulation so he could tinker and upgrade as needed.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]] - John Forge's Warthog''</ref>
In combat, Forge appreciated a strong ground force able to turn a messy situation around,{{Ref/Reuse|Card}} and had a special fondness for the [[M850 Grizzly]] tank. In what [[Serina]] described as his "pet project", Forge arranged for an unusually high number of Grizzlies to be added to the ''Spirit of Fire''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s complement. The means by which he accomplished this were convoluted and known only to Forge himself.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]] - Grizzly''</ref> During engagements, he would insist that Grizzly tanks be requested when [[M808B Scorpion]]s fall short, and a supply of [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Cyclops]]es be available via any [[Firebase|command center]] for demolition of enemy structures.{{Ref/Reuse|Card}} Forge was also fond of the [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]], and frequently operated one during his operations to the point that he kept his own [[John Forge's Warthog|personal vehicle]] out of the motor pool circulation so he could tinker and upgrade as needed.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]] - John Forge's Warthog''</ref>
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When faced with [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]], Forge showed himself to be a skilled hand-to-hand combatant, holding his own briefly against the skilled warlord in their first fight before being taken down, 'Moramee having had the advantage of energy shields and cloaking.{{Ref/Reuse|Girlfriend}} In their second fight, Forge proved capable of holding his own even longer, utilizing a combination of his weapons and hand-to-hand. Notably, Forge detected the cloaked Arbiter's initial attack and was able to dodge it and even landed a few hits on the Arbiter, tackling him to the ground at one point and using his pistol to disarm the Arbiter by firing into his right hand. Afterwards, 'Moramee would wield the energy sword that was once in his right hand with his left hand instead, suggesting that Forge succeeded in damaging his right hand beyond use. Though Forge was ultimately outmatched, he won by challenging the Arbiter to look him in the eyes as he killed Forge and then taking the opportunity to stab 'Moramee in the neck with "Lucy" before finishing him off with the Arbiter's own [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] and taunted that he would've won the first time had Anders not intervened.{{Ref/Reuse|Monsters}}
When faced with [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]], Forge showed himself to be a skilled hand-to-hand combatant, holding his own briefly against the skilled warlord in their first fight before being taken down, 'Moramee having had the advantage of energy shields and cloaking.{{Ref/Reuse|Girlfriend}} In their second fight, Forge proved capable of holding his own even longer, utilizing a combination of his weapons and hand-to-hand. Notably, Forge detected the cloaked Arbiter's initial attack and was able to dodge it and even landed a few hits on the Arbiter, tackling him to the ground at one point and using his pistol to disarm the Arbiter by firing into his right hand. Afterwards, 'Moramee would wield the energy sword that was once in his right hand with his left hand instead, suggesting that Forge succeeded in damaging his right hand beyond use. Though Forge was ultimately outmatched, he won by challenging the Arbiter to look him in the eyes as he killed Forge and then taking the opportunity to stab 'Moramee in the neck with "Lucy" before finishing him off with the Arbiter's own [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] and taunted that he would've won the first time had Anders not intervened.{{Ref/Reuse|Monsters}}


Forge wore an Ace of Spades playing card (which Rion insisted he take with him after a game of [[Wikipedia:War (card game)|War]]) on his left shoulder pauldron.{{Ref/Reuse|Viral}} He also carried a [[combat knife]] which he called "Lucy",<ref name="gd">[http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/halo-wars-character-profiles-forge-and-the-arbiter/?page=8 '''GameDaily''' - ''Halo Wars Character Profiles (defunct)'']</ref> presumably after his daughter's given name.{{Ref/Reuse|smoke}} His breastplate was painted with nine Sangheili skulls arranged with combat knives in a skull-and-crossbones motif.
Forge wore an Ace of Spades playing card (which Rion insisted he take with him after a game of [[Wikipedia:War (card game)|War]]) on his left shoulder pauldron.<ref name = "Viral"/> He also carried a [[combat knife]] which he called "Lucy",<ref name="gd">[http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/halo-wars-character-profiles-forge-and-the-arbiter/?page=8 '''GameDaily''' - ''Halo Wars Character Profiles (defunct)'']</ref> presumably after his daughter's given name.{{Ref/Reuse|smoke}} His breastplate was painted with nine Sangheili skulls arranged with combat knives in a skull-and-crossbones motif.


Assigned to protect Professor [[Ellen Anders]], Forge was often exasperated by her desire to be on the front lines and the fact that he was essentially a glorified babysitter, something that Anders took pleasure in taunting him with at times.{{Ref/Reuse|Dome of Light}} However, Forge did genuinely care for Anders and advocated chasing after Anders to rescue Anders when [[Ripa 'Moramee]] kidnapped her on [[Arcadia]] and was already waiting in a Pelican for Cutter's command to go when the ''Spirit of Fire'' arrived at [[Trove]].{{Ref/Reuse|Girlfriend}} Additionally, Forge reacted badly to [[Jerome-092]]'s suggestion that they eliminate Anders rather than rescue her.{{Ref/Reuse|Timeline}} After rescuing Anders from three [[pod infector]]s following her escape from the Covenant, Forge took the opportunity to tease her about the rescue and her lack of initial thanks.{{Ref/Reuse|Beachhead}}
Assigned to protect Professor [[Ellen Anders]], Forge was often exasperated by her desire to be on the front lines and the fact that he was essentially a glorified babysitter, something that Anders took pleasure in taunting him with at times.{{Ref/Reuse|Dome of Light}} However, Forge did genuinely care for Anders and advocated chasing after Anders to rescue Anders when [[Ripa 'Moramee]] kidnapped her on [[Arcadia]] and was already waiting in a Pelican for Cutter's command to go when the ''Spirit of Fire'' arrived at [[Trove]].{{Ref/Reuse|Girlfriend}} Additionally, Forge reacted badly to [[Jerome-092]]'s suggestion that they eliminate Anders rather than rescue her.{{Ref/Reuse|Timeline}} After rescuing Anders from three [[pod infector]]s following her escape from the Covenant, Forge took the opportunity to tease her about the rescue and her lack of initial thanks.{{Ref/Reuse|Beachhead}}

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