John Hervard (AC2)
- "The eyes of the whole world are upon us. If this ... turns out to be useless, it’s all over. Many people are beginning to realize that, as well as the potential capabilities it has. If by any chance something should happen, we would not remain silent."
- ― Slash commenting on Stonehenge[3]
John Hervard (also known as John Harvard or John Herbert, see § Name),[a] callsign Slash, was a mercenary pilot who fought in the Usean coup d'état. He signed on with the Scarface Squadron when Operation Fighter's Honor came into effect, and accompanied Phoenix on certain missions.
Name
There are three possible English names for this character:
- John Hervard was used in the Ace Combat 2: Namco Official Guide Book[4] and during a cutscene in Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere.[5]
- John Harvard was used in the instruction manual of the Hasegawa 1/72 Su-33 "Ace Combat Scarface" model kit.[6]
- John Herbert was used in the Data Viewer in Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy. In the Japanese version of the game (Ace Combat 3D: Cross Rumble), the character's name is uniquely rendered as ジョン・ハーバート (the last character being ト), while the Ace Combat 2: Namco Official Guide Book, Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere, Titan Guns, Untitled Photo Selection, and Scarface model kit all use ジョン・ハーバード (the last character being ド).
Biography
Since his days as a rookie, he operated under Olsen's command, gaining ample experience.[2]
During the Usean coup d'état, Hervard was assigned as Scarface Squadron's number two after Operation Anchorhead Freedom. He assisted Phoenix in many operations.[2]
Shortly after the war's end, he left the Usean Allied Forces and returned to his birthplace in central Usea. He was later offered a position in the STN Air Policing Squadron. During his interview for the position, he was busy chatting with the maintenance crew. He also had meals with Dr. Jan Tomic whenever they were both on daytime duty.[3]
When Erusea invaded San Salvacion and captured Stonehenge, the entirety of the UTO STN Air Policing Squadron was destroyed. John Hervard's fate during and after this event is unknown.[7]
Personality
He excels as a pilot, but lacks leadership skills and prefers supporting roles instead. His hobbies include tinkering with cars. He also converted an empty hangar into his own personal garage.[2] It is also implied that he is a womanizer according to his in-game dialogue.
Gallery
Portrait shot in AC2
Slash in his flight suit in AC2
Slash in his merc bomberjacket in AC2
Rear of Slash's merc bomberjacket in AC2
Profile in Legacy
Footnotes
- ↑ John Hervard (ジョン・ハーバード Jon Hābādo)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere - Mission & World View Guide Book, page 182.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Data Viewer, Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Titan Guns.
- ↑ Ace Combat 2: Namco Official Guide Book, page 021.
- ↑ Mission 48: "Resistance", Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere (Japanese).
- ↑ https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10337453
- ↑ Aces At War: A History. Page 22.