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=Proposed Canon= | =Proposed Canon= | ||
| + | ''"I have not sought this enormous responsibility, but I will not shirk it."'' | ||
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| + | '''Strengths:''' Sacrifice, Clarity of Purpose, Motivational Speaking | ||
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| + | '''Weaknesses:''' Clarity of Speech | ||
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'''First Appearance:''' [[LIAB Text 19]] | '''First Appearance:''' [[LIAB Text 19]] | ||
| - | Captain Ford | + | Captain Ford was a [[Decrypted]] [[Warlord]] in service of [[Gobwin Knob]]. He was a [[forest-capable]] ranger. As a ranger, his uniform was quite unlike that of the other troops around him. He wore a black cloth short-sleeved shirt with pockets and red accents, grey pants, and a red campaign hat. He bore a black shield with a unique shape and crimped edge. |
| - | + | He was crushed (and presumably dusted) by an LFN cloth [[golem]] named [[Irony]] during the battle of Jetstone. | |
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| + | =Speculation= | ||
This is the first mention of "rangers," but it probably denotes a forest-capable (or possibly other terrain-specific?) [[scout]]. | This is the first mention of "rangers," but it probably denotes a forest-capable (or possibly other terrain-specific?) [[scout]]. | ||
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| + | Ford was likely a [[Jetstone]] or [[Unaroyal]] unit before [[croaking]] and returning to serve [[Wanda Firebaugh]] and the [[Arkenpliers]]. However, it is possible he belonged to another side or even [[pop]]ped under Gobwin Knob. | ||
=Real World References= | =Real World References= | ||
| - | A nod to the Ford Ranger, a pickup truck produced by the Ford company. Also, would seem to bear a resemblance to former U.S. president Gerald Ford | + | A nod to the Ford Ranger, a pickup truck produced by the Ford company. |
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| + | Also, would seem to bear a resemblance to former U.S. president Gerald Ford. | ||
The line "I have not sought this enormous responsibility, but I will not shirk it." is taken from the speech Gerald Ford gave shortly after being sworn in as president after Nixon resigned. | The line "I have not sought this enormous responsibility, but I will not shirk it." is taken from the speech Gerald Ford gave shortly after being sworn in as president after Nixon resigned. | ||
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| + | His uniform and hat are similar to those of a forest or park ranger, a la Smokey the Bear, Ranger Smith from Yogi Bear, or perhaps a Canadian Mounted Police officer. | ||
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| + | Additionally, his shield is shaped like the flint arrowhead symbol of the US National Park Service [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NPS_arrowhead_1952.jpg]. | ||
In addition, it's been stated that Captain Ford and his forces were meant to be the occupying force at the captured Jetstone capital - in other words, its garrison. There is a famous actor named Harrison Ford, which sounds very similar to "garrison Ford". | In addition, it's been stated that Captain Ford and his forces were meant to be the occupying force at the captured Jetstone capital - in other words, its garrison. There is a famous actor named Harrison Ford, which sounds very similar to "garrison Ford". | ||
Latest revision as of 06:42, 20 January 2011
[edit] Proposed Canon
"I have not sought this enormous responsibility, but I will not shirk it."
Strengths: Sacrifice, Clarity of Purpose, Motivational Speaking
Weaknesses: Clarity of Speech
First Appearance: LIAB Text 19
Captain Ford was a Decrypted Warlord in service of Gobwin Knob. He was a forest-capable ranger. As a ranger, his uniform was quite unlike that of the other troops around him. He wore a black cloth short-sleeved shirt with pockets and red accents, grey pants, and a red campaign hat. He bore a black shield with a unique shape and crimped edge.
He was crushed (and presumably dusted) by an LFN cloth golem named Irony during the battle of Jetstone.
[edit] Speculation
This is the first mention of "rangers," but it probably denotes a forest-capable (or possibly other terrain-specific?) scout.
Ford was likely a Jetstone or Unaroyal unit before croaking and returning to serve Wanda Firebaugh and the Arkenpliers. However, it is possible he belonged to another side or even popped under Gobwin Knob.
[edit] Real World References
A nod to the Ford Ranger, a pickup truck produced by the Ford company.
Also, would seem to bear a resemblance to former U.S. president Gerald Ford.
The line "I have not sought this enormous responsibility, but I will not shirk it." is taken from the speech Gerald Ford gave shortly after being sworn in as president after Nixon resigned.
His uniform and hat are similar to those of a forest or park ranger, a la Smokey the Bear, Ranger Smith from Yogi Bear, or perhaps a Canadian Mounted Police officer.
Additionally, his shield is shaped like the flint arrowhead symbol of the US National Park Service [1].
In addition, it's been stated that Captain Ford and his forces were meant to be the occupying force at the captured Jetstone capital - in other words, its garrison. There is a famous actor named Harrison Ford, which sounds very similar to "garrison Ford".
![[1]](http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NPS_arrowhead_1952.jpg){kind=link}