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'''Jake Courage''' was a groundbreaking British war photographer, known for documenting the heroics of [[John-117]].<ref name="exhibit">'''[[Xbox.com]]''' - ''Jake Courage Exhibition'' (defunct)</ref> His work serves as a framing device for the [[Believe]] campaign.
'''Jake Courage''' ([[2503]]-[[2552]]) was a British ground-breaking war photographer.<ref name="exhibit">'''[[Xbox.com]]''' - ''Jake Courage Exhibition'' (defunct)</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
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In 2552, he famously took pictures of the [[Second Battle of Mombasa]] and captured the last known shot of the hero of the human race: [[John-117]]. This was also the last photo he ever took, as he was killed in that very same battle by a [[grenade]]. He left behind a son, [[John Courage]], and a wife, [[Mary Courage]].<ref name="exhibit"/>
Courage began his photojournalism career in [[2527]] on [[Reach]], where he was well known for his shocking and uncompromising style of photography. Many of his photos won awards – including his most famous, 'Killing Time', which won him the [[John Pilger Prize]] in [[2530]].


He remained on Reach for five years until a disagreement with his editor. Although the details remain ambiguous, it is believed that Courage wanted to print a series of pictures from a deadly [[Unggoy]] attack. His editor refused on the grounds that they were too graphic, causing Jake Courage to leave the paper and stage his own exhibition. The photos won him critical acclaim and set him up as a well-respected war photographer.  
== Life and career ==
Courage’s career began in [[2527]] as a photo journalist on [[Reach]], where he was well known for his shocking and uncompromising style of photography. Many of his photos won awards – including the most famous ‘Killing Time’ which won him the [[John Pilger Prize]] in [[2530]].  


From 2532 onwards, he continued to expose the truth behind war with harrowing pictures from the frontlines against the Covenant. It was during this time that he earned the trust and respect of the [[77th Marine Regiment]], including [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] – to whom he became a loyal companion.  
He remained at Reach for five years until a disagreement with his editor. Although the details remain ambiguous, it is believed that Courage wanted to print a series of pictures from a deadly [[Grunt]] attack. His editor refused on the grounds that they were too graphic, causing Jake Courage to leave the paper and stage his own exhibition. The photos won him critical acclaim and set him up as a well-respected war photographer.  


The photos covering the [[Battle of Mombasa]] in 2552 are undoubtedly his most famous. His unlimited access to the UNSC regiment resulted in a series of photographs that enabled the world to see the heroic acts of the soldiers in battle – including John-117. In a quote from Jake Courage taken during the battle, he said, ''"I’ve got to know these soldiers’ lives intimately. One man, I consider my friend... he is the human face of war. He is Spartan 117, he is Master Chief."''
From 2532 onwards he continued to expose the truth behind war with harrowing pictures of some of the galaxy’s bloodiest battles. It was during this time that he earned the trust and respect of the [[77th Marine Regiment]], including war hero [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] – to whom he became a loyal companion.  


This was also the last photo he ever took, as he was killed in that very same battle by a [[grenade]]. He left behind a wife, [[Mary Courage|Mary]], and a son, [[John Courage|John]], whom he presumably named after the Spartan.{{Ref/Reuse|exhibit}}
The photos covering the [[Second Battle of New Mombasa]] in [[2552]] are undoubtedly his most famous. His unlimited access to the UNSC regiment resulted in a series of photographs that enabled the world to see the heroic acts of the soldiers in battle – including John-117. In a quote from Jake Courage taken during the battle, he said, ‘I’ve got to know these soldiers’ lives intimately. One man, I consider my friend… he is the human face of war. He is Spartan 117, he is Master Chief’.  


After the war, his collection of photography from the battle, titled 'Shooting a Hero', was displayed throughout the United Kingdom; specifically, in Birmingham, Bristol, Cheshire, Doncaster, Edinburgh, Leeds, [[London]], Plymouth, Portsmouth, Reading, Romford and Sheffield.{{Ref/Reuse|exhibit}}
His collection of photography from the battle, entitled ‘Shooting a Hero’, is currently on a tour of Great Britain.


== Controversy ==
== Controversy ==
{{quote|I hate blood and I hate violence. So what possessed me to choose to be a war photographer? Because I’m drawn to heroes. I’m drawn to the selfless act of someone putting their own life on the line for the sake of humanity. Because amongst the horror and the madness, I like to think I can show that some good can come out of something so horrific.|Jake Courage in October 2552, before heading to the Battle of New Mombasa}}
{{quote|I hate blood and I hate violence. So what possessed me to choose to be a war photographer? Because I’m drawn to heroes. I’m drawn to the selfless act of someone putting their own life on the line for the sake of humanity. Because amongst the horror and the madness, I like to think I can show that some good can come out of something so horrific.|Jake Courage in October 2552, before heading to the Second Battle of New Mombasa}}


Courage’s photos have always been the subject of some controversy, suffering under the argument that war photography can desensitize the public to scenes of violence and death. However, Courage always argued the power of the image can make more noise and have a greater impact than a gun can ever have.
Courage’s photos have always been the subject of some controversy, suffering under the argument that war photography can desensitize the public to scenes of violence and death. However, Courage always argued the power of the image can make more noise and have a greater impact than a gun can ever have.


== Photography equipment ==
==Awards==
[[File:MC jake courage.jpg|thumb|250px|Jake Courage's famous photo of the Master Chief.]]
* The [[John Pilger Prize]] for ‘Killing Time’ in 2530.
Traditionally, war photographers use an inbuilt retina camera or helmet-cam; however, Courage preferred more traditional methods that enabled him to have more control over his landscape. He mainly used a Dynamo 507 3D with ultra 4Res lens and quadric digital transfer. The 900-nanosecond transfer rate enabled photos to be transferred back to base instantly. His equipment was always coated in a substance made from titanium and cockroach shell that enabled it to withstand the radiation. It should also be noted that he preferred to shoot in an archaic sepia tone instead of full tonal color.
* The [[International War Photography Prize]] for ‘Screams in Space’ in 2529 and ‘Dead on Arrival’ in 2538.
* The [[MoH Lifetime Achievement Award]] for ‘Flies on Flesh’ in 2534.
* Gold Medal in the [[WPP Awards]] in 2543.
 
== Photography equipment ==
Traditionally, war photographers use an inbuilt retina camera or helmet-cam; however, Courage preferred more traditional methods that enabled him to have more control over his landscape. He mainly used a Dynamo 507 3D with ultra 4Res lens and quadric digital transfer. The 900 nanosecond transfer rate enabled photos to be transferred back to base instantly. His equipment was always coated in a substance made from titanium and cockroach shell that enabled it to withstand the radiation. It should also be noted that he preferred to shoot in an archaic sepia tone instead of full tonal color.


== Awards ==
==Existence==
* The [[John Pilger Prize]] for 'Killing Time' in 2530.
{{Conjecture}}
* The [[International War Photography Prize]] for 'Screams in Space' in 2529 and 'Dead on Arrival' in 2538.  
One must wonder if Jake Courage ever existed, and if he had, were his images altered by Section II of [[ONI]], as the [[Unidentified ONI photographer|the photographer]]'s were. It would seem odd that Section 02 would allow more brutal and telling pictures of the war to surface, as they were considerably more vehement to heavily edit such imagery. In addition, it seems unlikely that John-117 - a Spartan - would have befriended a civilian, as the Spartans had very little contact with those outside their own ranks.
* The [[MoH Lifetime Achievement Award]] for 'Flies on Flesh' in 2534.
* Gold Medal in the [[WPP Awards]] in 2543.


==Gallery==
It is speculated that Jake Courage is a participant of ONI's intentional distortion of what actually happened, as the [[Second Battle of New Mombasa]] never took place in the canon Halo universe, in order to prevent knowledge of the [[Forerunner]]s, the [[Installation|Halos]], and the [[Ark]] from being gained by civilians. This would fit with the fact that there has been no description of such a battle in any other location, and the description of the events given in ''Halo 3'' marketing contradicts with established facts.
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File:Jake Courage 2.jpg|Jake Courage Website. Image 1
File:Jake_Courage_3.jpg|Jake Courage Website. Image 4
File:Jake courage 1.png|Jake Courage Website. Image 15
File:Jake_Courage_4.png|Jake Courage Website. Image 21
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==Sources==
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