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'''Jake Courage''' ([[2503]]-[[2552]]) was a ground-breaking British war photographer.<ref name="exhibit">'''[[Xbox.com]]''' - ''Jake Courage Exhibition'' (defunct)</ref> 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]]. | '''Jake Courage''' ([[2503]]-[[2552]]) was a ground-breaking [[Wikipedia:British people|British]] war photographer.<ref name="exhibit">'''[[Xbox.com]]''' - ''Jake Courage Exhibition'' (defunct)</ref> 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]]. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
== Life and career == | === 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 | 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]]. | ||
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. | 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 [[Unggoy|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. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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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."'' 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"/> | 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."'' 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"/> | ||
After the war, his collection of photography from the battle, titled 'Shooting a Hero', was displayed throughout Great Britain. | |||
== Controversy == | == Controversy == | ||