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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. | 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. | ||
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}} | ||
