Hal Jordan

## Green Lantern

* Green Lantern
* Hal Jordan

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***“In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evil's might beware my power… Green Lantern's light!”***

-- Hal Jordan

## **Overview**

**Hal Jordan** is a highly skilled and dedicated test pilot, widely recognized as one of the best in his field. He is known for his fearlessness, quick thinking, and exceptional flying abilities, as well as his unwavering commitment to doing what is right. However, Hal's life is forever changed when he is chosen by a powerful alien ring to become a member of the Green Lantern Corps, an intergalactic police force dedicated to protecting the universe from all manner of threats. Hal Jordan is a symbol of courage, determination, and heroism, inspiring all those who seek to make a difference in the world.

## **History**

### **Early Life: 1979 - 1990**

* Hal Jordan was born on the 20th of February in 1979 to Martin and Jessica Jordan.

### **"Highball": 1997 - 2003**

* At 18, Hal Jordan joined the airforce to honor his father's legacy and quickly excelled, especially in flying, inheriting his father's natural talent. His party-loving, daredevil persona earned him the callsign 'Highball.' In the airforce, he met pilot Kyle 'Ace' Morgan, their rivalry fueled by their shared passion for flying. Despite their differences, they pushed each other to new heights and achieved excellence.

* Their partnership continued in Afghanistan, with Kyle as Hal's wingman. During breaks, Hal worked as a test pilot for Ferris Aircraft, testing military prototypes hoping to spend much of his time in the air.

### **Green Lantern: 2004 - 2010**

* During a routine test flight, Hal is engulfed by an emerald light and transported across the galaxy by a dying Green Lantern, Abin Sur. Hal is entrusted with a Green Lantern Power Ring and Power Battery, granting him incredible power.
* He arrives on Oa, the Green Lantern Corps' home planet, and undergoes rigorous training under Kilowog's guidance. Hal's airforce experience serves him well, and he excels in creating constructs. He's paired with Thaal Sinestro for field training. However, Hal's independent and combative nature clashes with the Guardians of the Universe, leading to a challenging start to his Green Lantern career.

### **Green Lantern: 2019 - Present**

#### **Flashpoint: 2021**

* Hal, alongside Ollie, Dick, Donna, Roy and Garth, joined together to provide solace to Wally during the aftermath of Barry's funeral. Their purpose was not only to offer support but also to bestow upon Wally what Barry had left for him. They revealed that Barry had handpicked Wally to carry on the legacy of The Flash, entrusting him with the mantle. In a heartfelt gesture, they presented Wally with a brand new suit, designed and created by Barry himself.

## **Threat Assessment**

### **Powers:**

* Hal's power rings grants him many abilities...
	+ Dimensional Travel: Power rings give the user access to a personal pocket dimension, which he can access.
	+ Interstellar Travel: Power rings access space "highways" that connect all space-sectors.
	+ Eldritch Blast: The rings energy can be focussed into a blast of raw power.
	+ Energy Construct Creation: The ring can produce constructs, limited only to the users will power and imagination.
	+ Enhanced Speed: Power rings allow for feats of incredible speed, approaching Mach 3.
	+ Enhanced Strength: The ring gives the user increased strength.
	+ Flight: The rings allows for high speed flight.
	+ Force Field Projection: The ring can create a forcefield around the user that protects them in deep space.
	+ Multilingualism: The ring's built in universal translator instantly translates conversations to the user's native tongue. The translation works both ways.
	+ Self-Sustenance: The user of a power ring doesn't require food or sleep and it produces it's own oxygen.

### **Skills:**

* Athletics: Hal has shown a great proficiency for athletics, due to his military training.
* Aviation: His time as a fighter pilot and test pilot has earned him a reputation as one of the greatest pilots.
* Charisma: Hal is a charismatic guy, he does however tend to toe the line of charisma and arrogance.
* Combat: Hal is a trained combatant, both with the US Military and with The Green Lantern Corps.
	+ Hand-to-Hand Combat (moderate): Hal's hand-to-hand combat does leave something to be desired, but he has been known to handle himself just fine without his ring.
* Indomitable Will: His most notable characteristic is his willpower, he has earned a reputation as possibly the greatest Green Lantern because of this.
* Lantern Ring Mastery: Hal has unlocked the full potential of his power ring, able to perform incredible feats with it.
* Leadership: Hal has routinely shown that he is a capable and inspiring leader.
* Military Protocol: Although he doesn't respect most of it, he is incredibly knowledgeable of most protocols.
* Tactical Analysis: Hal is able to quickly analyse situations and formulate plans of attack, so quick in fact that others tend to view him as hot headed and quick to act.

### **Equipment:**

* Lantern Power Battery
* Lantern Power Ring:
	+ Data Banks: All power rings are connected to the Oan data banks, which hold information on all known space sectors, their planets and other vital facts.

## **Notes/Trivia**

* Hal's callsign "Highball" was given to him due to his love for whiskey and partying at the airforce bar when off duty.