Edward Hogger

==Summary==
Edward Hogger is a silent member of Blazer's Scouts under Captain Richard R. Blazer and a protagonist of History Civil War: Secret Missions. As the only named protagonist of the game, Hogger was first introduced as a member of the Jayhawkers nicknamed "Eric". Before the Civil War, Hogger had interest in becoming a writer, but unfortunately became embroiled in the conflict. He later made a name for himself bushwhacking Confederate soldiers in Missouri. Captain Richard Blazer later discovered his skills and reputation and invited him to become a member of his scouting unit.
As a Blazer Scout, Hogger had a major participation in the infiltration and destruction of Jackson, Mississippi during the Battle of Jackson. The Mississippi capital was the primary manufacturer of materials and resources for the Confederate military, and its destruction was of utmost importance for the Union. Union General William Tecumseh Sherman sent out his army to capture Jackson, but before that a specialized group of men were tasked to get inside the city and weaken its defenses. Hogger's history prior to this battle is unknown, but he is noted by Union generals for being an excellent shot and his ability to infiltrate enemy territory. He was one of those handpicked for the campaign. Hogger had to fight through Confederate defenders and blow up key artillery positions. His efforts led to the capture of Jackson, Mississippi. The Blazer's Scouts would continue performing missions for the Union, including an attack on Lewisburg, Greenbriar County.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: , with explosives
Name: Edward Hogger aka "Eric"
Origin: History Civil War: Secret Missions
Age: Unknown
Gender: Male
Classification: Human, U.S. Army soldier and scout
Powers and Abilities: Professional Army Training, Capable Hand-to-Hand Combatant, Marksman, Explosion Manipulation (with grenades, canons and explosives), and Stealth Mastery
Attack Potency: Athlete level physically, Small Building level with explosives (Cannons and powder kegs are capable of levelling up infrastructures).
Speed: Athletic Human
Lifting Strength: Above Average Human
Striking Strength: Athlete level (Can kill enemies with one strike from his butt stock or bayonet).
Durability: Athlete level
Stamina: Athletic
Range: Varies between weapons
Standard Equipment: The weapons accessible to Hogger are:
* Colt Army Model 1860: A 6-shot percussion revolver. This is the slowest to reload, shortest range, most inacurrate firearm in Hogger's arsenal.
* Colt Revolving Rifle: A 5-shot revolving rifle with interchangeable cylinder magazine for faster reload than the actual real-life firearm.
* Henry Rifle: A 15-shot lever action rifle that is arguably the fastest rifle in the game. Its long tubular magazine offers the fastest rate of fire and quick reload as well.
* Sharps Rifle: A single-shot breech-loaded rifle that uses either paper or metallic cartridge, and has a bayonet mounted on the barrel.
* Double-Action Shotgun: A double-barrel percussion shotgun that is reloaded using buckshot packed inside paper cartridges. Its shot can spread, taking out multiple enemies but only in medium to short range.
* Excelsior Grenade: Cylinder-shaped grenades the size of a baseball that explodes upon impact.
* Explosive Barrels: Kegs filled with gunpowder that Hogger can use to blow up artillery and barricades.
* Heavy Weapons: Very large stationary weapons like the gatling guns and howitzer cannons.
Intelligence: Gifted. Noted by his officers as a marksman who can infiltrate enemy territory. The short story "The Partisans" records Hogger's endeavors of tricking and ambushing rebels as a former Jayhawker.
Weaknesses: None notable
Other Information: Edward Hogger HCWG Wiki Profile
==Notable Matchups==
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