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Johnson played a vital role during the course of the Great War and fought at major battles such as [[First Battle of Harvest|Harvest]], [[Fall of Reach|Reach]], [[Battle of Earth|Earth]], and the events at [[Battle of Installation 04|Installation 04]], [[Battle of Installation 05|05]], and at the [[Battle of Installation 00|Ark]]. He was key in forming an alliance between the Humans and [[Sangheili]] following the [[Great Schism]] and the outbreak of the [[The Flood|Flood]] in [[2552#November|November 2552]]. Ultimately, SgtMaj Johnson was killed in an attempt to prematurely activate a [[Installation 04B|replacement Halo]] by [[343 Guilty Spark]]. He was honored by [[Terrence Hood|Fleet Admiral Sir Terrence Hood]] twice, first with the [[Colonial Cross]] just prior to the invasion of Earth; then just months later, alongside his fallen comrades, at the [[Voi Memorial|memorial]] in [[Voi]], [[Kenya]]. | Johnson played a vital role during the course of the Great War and fought at major battles such as [[First Battle of Harvest|Harvest]], [[Fall of Reach|Reach]], [[Battle of Earth|Earth]], and the events at [[Battle of Installation 04|Installation 04]], [[Battle of Installation 05|05]], and at the [[Battle of Installation 00|Ark]]. He was key in forming an alliance between the Humans and [[Sangheili]] following the [[Great Schism]] and the outbreak of the [[The Flood|Flood]] in [[2552#November|November 2552]]. Ultimately, SgtMaj Johnson was killed in an attempt to prematurely activate a [[Installation 04B|replacement Halo]] by [[343 Guilty Spark]]. He was honored by [[Terrence Hood|Fleet Admiral Sir Terrence Hood]] twice, first with the [[Colonial Cross]] just prior to the invasion of Earth; then just months later, alongside his fallen comrades, at the [[Voi Memorial|memorial]] in [[Voi]], [[Kenya]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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Avery Johnson's behavior seems to be eccentric, often delivering outlandish speeches to boost the morale of those serving under him. However, as shown in [[Halo: Contact Harvest|Contact Harvest]], when it came down to it, he was a no-nonsense NCO, who, although caring deeply for his troops, pushed them hard during training. | Avery Johnson's behavior seems to be eccentric, often delivering outlandish speeches to boost the morale of those serving under him. However, as shown in [[Halo: Contact Harvest|Contact Harvest]], when it came down to it, he was a no-nonsense NCO, who, although caring deeply for his troops, pushed them hard during training. | ||
He was best known for his typical "[[Wikipedia:Gung-ho|gung-ho]]" attitude towards life, personal goals, and as a leader to his fellow Marines. This earned him a reputation, respect, and admiration from his subordinates and superiors alike. However, his eccentric behavior took a liking to "[[flip music]]", a style of music similar to the [[Wikipedia:Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] from the 21st century. Avery Johnson is also noted as being one of a select few outside of the [[SPARTAN-II Program]] to befriend [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]], whom he fought alongside multiple times throughout the final months of the Human-Covenant War; ultimately dying in his arms after being critically injured. He has a large amount of respect for the SPARTAN-IIs, and appears to respect ''every'' human fighting for humanity, as well as the Sangheili, once they join forces with the UNSC in ''Halo 3''. In return, Thel 'Vadam respects him as well as after his death, saying sorrowfully to John, "I am sorry, Spartan" and "even in death, your Sergeant guides us all." | |||
In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 2'', Johnson seemed energetic and well-humored, often cracking jokes, puns, and insults at the expense of the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] or even in response to UNSC transmissions, as shown in the following quote: | In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 2'', Johnson seemed energetic and well-humored, often cracking jokes, puns, and insults at the expense of the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] or even in response to UNSC transmissions, as shown in the following quote: | ||
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*''Halo 3: ODST'' is the only game to have Johnson as a playable character. He is unlocked for [[Firefight]] via a code that came with pre-ordered copies of ''Halo 3: ODST''. | *''Halo 3: ODST'' is the only game to have Johnson as a playable character. He is unlocked for [[Firefight]] via a code that came with pre-ordered copies of ''Halo 3: ODST''. | ||
*Johnson's voice is usable in ''Halo: Reach'''s Firefight mode for 100,000 cR.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=27328 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 07.16.10'']</ref> | *Johnson's voice is usable in ''Halo: Reach'''s Firefight mode for 100,000 cR.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=27328 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 07.16.10'']</ref> | ||
*In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Johnson will always appear in later levels, even if killed. | *In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Johnson will always appear in later levels, even if killed. | ||
*Johnson was the first human to kill a [[Zhar (Kig-yar)|member]] of the Covenant. He also witnessed Truth's death, making him the only human to have witnessed both the beginning and the end of the Human-Covenant War. | *Johnson was the first human to kill a [[Zhar (Kig-yar)|member]] of the Covenant. He also witnessed Truth's death, making him the only human to have witnessed both the beginning and the end of the Human-Covenant War. | ||
*In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the Elite quote "Wort, wort, wort!" is actually a slowed-down reversal of Johnson saying, "Go, go, go!" | *In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the Elite quote "Wort, wort, wort!" is actually a slowed-down reversal of Johnson saying, "Go, go, go!" | ||
*In the [[legendary]] ending of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', he is seen fighting with [[Hugging Elite|an Elite]] over an Assault Rifle. This is not canon and simply serve as a fan-oriented humor. | |||
*It may be presumed that Johnson could be or was married according to a quote during game play on the level Cairo Station where Johnson says that the Covenant are worse than his mother-in-law. In ''Halo: Contact Harvest'', Johnson was involved in a romantic relationship with his commanding officer, Jilan al-Cygni, leading fans to theorize that the two were married at some point.<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12673</ref> | *It may be presumed that Johnson could be or was married according to a quote during game play on the level Cairo Station where Johnson says that the Covenant are worse than his mother-in-law. In ''Halo: Contact Harvest'', Johnson was involved in a romantic relationship with his commanding officer, Jilan al-Cygni, leading fans to theorize that the two were married at some point.<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12673</ref> | ||
*Johnson prefers [[Sweet William cigar]]s, like [[Franklin Mendez|SCPO Franklin Mendez]] and Captain Ponder.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', "Epilogue"</ref> | *Johnson prefers [[Sweet William cigar]]s, like [[Franklin Mendez|SCPO Franklin Mendez]] and Captain Ponder.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', "Epilogue"</ref> | ||
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*In ''Halo 3: ODST'' Firefight, Johnson has the exact same body as the [[The Rookie|Rookie]]. | *In ''Halo 3: ODST'' Firefight, Johnson has the exact same body as the [[The Rookie|Rookie]]. | ||
*"Send Me Out... With a Bang", the Achievement granted for completing the final mission of ''Halo: Reach'', is a reference to Johnson's final words. | *"Send Me Out... With a Bang", the Achievement granted for completing the final mission of ''Halo: Reach'', is a reference to Johnson's final words. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||