Editing Hudiya

{{character
|image=Hurl.PNG
|died={{Detritus date|80}}, in battle{{book ref|Skyward|32}}
|aliases=Callsign: Hurl{{book ref|Skyward|9}} 
|profession={{cat tag|DDF pilots}}
|residence=Igneous Cavern
|world=Detritus
|universe=[[Cytoverse]]
|introduced=[[Skyward]]
}}
{{exemplary|date=2022-05-22}}
{{quote
|I’ve almost got him. We’re never going to break any records by being cowards.
|Hurl ignoring orders to retreat shortly before she is shot down{{book ref|sky1|32}}
}}

'''Hudiya''', Callsign: '''Hurl''', is a cadet in the [[DDF]] [[flight school]]. She is a part of [[Skyward Flight]]{{book ref|sky1|9}} and [[Spensa]]'s wingmate, prior to her death.{{book ref|sky1|32}} 

Her callsign, Hurl, comes from a joke Hudiya made during the cadet's first lesson in the [[starfighter]] simulators, where most of the cadet's crashed their [[Poco]]s instead of flying them.{{book ref|sky1|9}} Hurl is from [[Igneous Cavern]].{{book ref|sky1|8}}

== Appearance and Personality ==
{{quote
|A little fear, a little history, those things don’t mean anything. Only what we do means anything. 
|{{book ref|sky1|28}}
}}

{{image|Hurl by Hitori Maron.jpg|side=right|height=300px}}

Hurl has a lean, athletic build, and blonde hair that long enough to wear in a ponytail.{{book ref|sky1|8}} She can be rather messy and is not in the habit of making her bed.{{book ref|sky1|28}} She is also known to snore quite loudly.{{book ref|sky1|29}} Outside of class, Hurl spends a lot of her spare time training, either in the centrifuge, lifting weights, or swimming (of which she is less fond).{{book ref|sky1|28}} She is disappointed that she has yet to throw up in the centrifuge.{{book ref|sky1|28}}

Hurl is an emotionally open person and wears her heart on her sleeve. She is a confident, eager, and fun-loving.{{book ref|sky1|23}} She is rather competitive and often plays games or makes bets with her flightmates.{{book ref|sky1|28}} She has a very carefree personality and sees life as a game and a joke.{{book ref|sky1|9}} Hurl becomes more solemn following the deaths of [[Bim]] and [[Morningtide]], and struggles to find fun in flying.{{book ref|sky1|20}}{{book ref|sky1|23}} 

Hurl will make it known if she is upset with someone, and will become hostile and cold towards them.{{book ref|sky1|21}}{{book ref|sky1|23}} As well as this, Hurl will become aggressive and challenge someone trying to assert authority over her if she does not believe they are justified in giving her orders.{{book ref|sky1|8}}{{book ref|sky1|9}} She can be quite blunt and brash with her remarks,{{book ref|sky1|8}}{{book ref|sky1|9}}{{book ref|sky1|23}} yet she is also self-reflective of her treatment of others and will admit and apologize when she has unfairly treated someone harshly.{{book ref|sky1|28}} 

Hurl is an impulsive person who does not have qualms with taking risks and does not always acknowledge the seriousness of her situation.{{book ref|sky1|10}}{{book ref|sky1|13}}{{book ref|sky1|23}} Her impatience and higher tolerance for risk during training and battle has led to several moments where Hurl has been in either simulated{{book ref|sky1|15}} or real danger.{{book ref|sky1|32}} She thinks highly of her own flying abilities and does not like sitting on the sidelines of a fight.{{book ref|sky1|32}} Her stubbornness and overconfidence has led her to actively ignore warnings from her comrades during battle, leading to disastrous results.{{book ref|sky1|32}} 

== Attributes and Abilities ==
{{quote
|That long swath seemed to indicate that she’d managed to get her ship horizontal at the end, that she’d gotten close to a gliding position. So she’d almost done it. With a blown-off wing and a broken acclivity ring, she’d still almost landed.
|A description of Hurl's piloting abilities{{book ref|sky1|34}}
}}

As someone who passed the flight school entrance exam, Hurl is highly knowledgeable about piloting and [[starfighter]]s.{{book ref|sky1|8}} She does not seem to have any prior practical experience in starfighters from before flight school.{{book ref|sky1|9}}{{book ref|sky1|11}} Ultimately she trains to pilot a [[Poco]], perform aerial maneuvers, and use its weaponry. Hurl is aware of flight school traditions prior to starting her training as a cadet and believed the rumor that cadets were expelled if they ejected from their aircraft was to weed out cowards from the [[DDF]].{{book ref|sky1|9}}

She is an excellent flier, skilled at using a [[light-lance]], and hunting down [[varvax|Krell]] during battle, however, her enthusiasm can cross into over-eagerness and recklessness.{{book ref|sky1|15}}{{book ref|sky1|28}} She does not like flying in loops, and keeps trying to name flight moves after herself.{{book ref|sky1|28}} 

Prior to joining flight school, Hurl was in the student [[digball]] team, in the position of carrier.{{book ref|sky1|23}} She was highly talented and known as one of the best in the league.{{book ref|sky1|23}} She finds flying gives her a similar, though larger, adrenaline rush than sports.{{book ref|sky1|31}} Although she enjoyed athletics, she finds that she misses her team more than she misses the game itself.{{book ref|sky1|31}}

== Relationships ==
== History ==
After passing the entrance exam, Hurl was placed in [[Skyward Flight]] under the tutelage of [[Cobb]]. Her first day of [[flight school]] saw her arriving at the class room with [[Bim]], indicating that they may have known each other prior to the class. She was roomed with the other female members of her flight, with the exception of [[Spensa]], who was denied accommodation.{{book ref|sky1|11}}

Like many of the other members of Skyward Flight, Hurl crashed her hologram [[Poco]] during their first lesson, however, she was highly entertained by the outcome instead of embarrassed. When the lesson was interrupted by a [[varvax|Krell]] attack, Hurl, along with the rest of Skyward Flight, were ordered to take to the sky and line up close to the battle to deceive the Krell into thinking there were more pilots ready to join the conflict.{{book ref|sky1|10}} She followed Spensa's lead when the other cadet took it upon herself to engage the Krell and help distract them. Neither of the women were overly good at their task and had trouble flying adequately. Despite the danger the cadets had been in, and the near death experience that [[Jorgen]] had encountered, Hurl was invigorated by the action instead of discouraged.{{book ref|sky1|11}}

{{sidequote
|Wow! Now that was an explosion. How many points do I get for that performance, Cobb?
|Hurl after crashing into [[FM]] during simulation training{{book ref|sky1|13}}
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}}

Hurl enjoyed the [[light-lance]] ring game, and in her eagerness took the course at a higher speed than was necessary. Although she did well on the first round, she crashed on the second. She did not care much that she had lost, instead having just enjoying the game they got to play.{{book ref|sky1|15}}

A few days later, Skyward Flight was once again sent into battle against the Krell, this time fighting alongside full pilots. Hurl survived the battle, however, lost two of her other flightmates: [[Bim]] and [[Morningtide]].{{book ref|sky1|19}}

When Spensa tried to talk to Hurl during [[IMP]] training, Hurl quickly extracted herself from the conversation to avoid talking with her fellow cadet. Hurl was paired with [[Kimmalyn]] during the training, however, during their run Kimmalyn got caught within the radius of Hurl's IMP causing herself to crash. Later, when the flight was given extra drills, Hurl blamed Spensa, due to the other cadet showing off.  When Spensa almost came to blows with Jorgen, Hurl watched on in interest.{{book ref|sky1|23}}

{{sidequote
|Hurl keeps trying to name new moves after herself, but we figure the ‘Hurl maneuver’ really ought to have several loops in it or something.
|Hurl, [[Kimmalyn]], [[FM]], and [[Spensa]] creating new flight maneuvers{{book ref|sky1|28}}
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}}

Later during the IMP training exercise, Hurl ignored Spensa when she tried to compliment Hurl on her flying.{{book ref|sky1|25}} When the [[shipyard]] began falling, Hurl, [[Arturo]], [[FM]], and [[Jorgen]], ended up cut off from the other members of the flight after they were attacked by Krell. Eventually the members of the flight were able to regroup and joined [[Riptide Flight]] as they headed back to base.{{book ref|sky1|26}}

After witnessing Spensa bravely follow [[Nedd]] into the shipyard to try and help his brothers, Hurl began to warm up to the other cadet. The week after the shipyard crashed, Hurl, Kimmalyn, and FM, devised a plan to sneak Spensa into their dormitory for the evening. While FM and Kimmalyn worked on getting Spensa to their room, Hurl went to the cafeteria and smuggled out extra chocolate cake that could be shared around. When she was caught taking the extra cake by Jorgen, Hurl lied to him, telling him that it was for herself. As the night progressed, Hurl suggested that they come up with flight patterns, showing Spensa her sketchbook in which the female cadets had been brainstorming ideas. When Kimmalyn and FM went to scout the route to the bathroom, Hurl explained to Spensa why she had been acting so coldly. The two cadets talked through the issue of [[Zeen_Nightshade|Spensa's father]], then formed a pact of bravery.{{book ref|sky1|28}}

{{sidequote
|I’m sorry for how I treated you. It was just a…shock, when I found out. But you’re not him, and I’m not either, regardless of what I feel sometimes.
|Hurl's apology to [[Spensa]] for treating her harshly{{book ref|sky1|28}}
|side=left|size=350px
}}

Several weeks later, during simulation practice, Hurl explained [[digball]] to Spensa while they practiced then asked Spensa about what she did before joining the [[DDF]]. Hurl was impressed by how Spensa would help provide food for her mother's business, complimenting her and remarking that she found Spensa to be a baddass. After the class, Hurl subtly invited Spensa to join the female Skyward cadets in their room again, however, Spensa declines, not wanting to cause them trouble.{{book ref|sky1|31}}

Not long after the end of class, Skyward Flight were called to battle and ordered to take up position near one of the AA guns. While the squad waited, Hurl and Spensa discussed how many Krell they would try and kill and Hurl aired her frustration at being excluded from the main fight. When the cadets were given the green light to join the battle, Hurl and Spensa began chasing down a Krell ship before breaking away to assist Kimmalyn, who had picked up several tails. After helping Kimmalyn escape, Hurl and Spensa chased a Krell ship away from the battle and managed to successfully destroy it. When Kimmalyn called for help once more, the pair split up so that Hurl had time to reignite her ship's shields. Hurl began chasing another Krell, however, picked up several tails of her own. Ignoring the advice given to her by her teammates, Hurl continued after the Krell, despite taking several hits to her shields, and successfully destroyed the enemy ship. To try and escape the two ships still tailing her, Hurl flew upwards to try and get in range of the AA guns so they could shoot down the ships chasing her, losing her shield in the process. Despite Kimmalyn's attempt to destroy Hurl's tails, the Krell successfully hit Hurl's ship, destroying the wing and causing it to plummet towards the ground. Refusing to eject, Hurl tried to land her [[starfighter]], and despite almost succeeding,{{book ref|sky1|34}} crashed into the planet's surface.{{book ref|sky1|32}} 

{{sidequote
|Return to the stars, sail them well, warrior.
|Part of an elegy, spoken by [[Jorgen]] at Hurl's funeral{{book ref|sky1|34}}
|side=right|size=350px
}}

Scouts that went to investigate the crash site discovered that the [[acclivity ring]] of Hurl's starfighter had been destroyed beyond repair and nothing salvageable remained in the wreckage.{{book ref|sky1|33}} Spensa, who was later joined by Jorgen, set out to find Hurl's body after discovering that the lack of salvage would mean her flightmate's body would not be recovered for several weeks.{{book ref|sky1|33}} The pair found her crashed starfighter quite easily and discovered that Hurl likely died on impact. Spensa retrieved Hurl's pilots pin to take back for her family, then Jorgen and Spensa built a pyre in the wreckage and set it alight.{{book ref|sky1|34}} Spensa returned the pin to Cobb to be passed on to Hurl's family.{{book ref|sky1|37}} 

Following her death, Cobb writes to Hurl's parents to explain how she died. Although the Admiral of the DDF was usually tasked with this duty, Cobb did not trust what [[Ironsides]] would say to the grieving parents and decided to take on the responsibility himself.{{book ref|sky1|33}}

=== Spensa ===
{{quote
|My mother told stories of your father, you know...‘Don’t you dare sully the name of the Defiant people,’ she’d say to me. ‘Don’t you dare become a Chaser…’ 
|Hurl explaining what had prompted her prejudice against [[Spensa]]'s family{{book ref|sky1|28}}
}}

Although initially friendly, Hurl takes a disliking to Spensa after finding out she is the daughter of [[Zeen Nightshade]], becoming cold and hostile towards her.{{book ref|sky1|21}} [[Spensa]], despite being hurt by Hurl's change in attitude, continues to be friendly towards her and tries to positively engage with her flightmate.{{book ref|sky1|23}} Hurl's attitude towards Spensa does not begin to change until after the battle at the [[shipyard]], where Hurl witnesses Spensa try and help [[Nedd]] save his brothers.{{book ref|sky1|28}} Realizing that her fear of cowardice drove her prejudice against Spensa and her family, Hurl attempts to make amends by helping [[FM]] and [[Kimmalyn]] sneak Spensa into their dorm room.{{book ref|sky1|28}} While her two roommates were away, Hurl apologized to Spensa for the way she had treated her and acknowledged that Spensa should not be judged by the actions of her father. Hurl explained that her parents had often used Chaser as an example when warning Hurl about backing down.{{book ref|sky1|28}} Spensa accepts Hurl's apology and the pair formed a pact of bravery, agreeing to not back down when difficult situations challenged them.{{book ref|sky1|28}}

{{sidequote
|Not cowards. No backing down. Brave until the end, right Spin? A pact.
|The commitment made between [[Spensa]] and Hurl{{book ref|sky1|28}}
|side=right|size=350px
}}

Following their newfound friendship, Hurl and Spensa become wingmates.{{book ref|sky1|31}} The pair make a good team and their new dynamic leads to a noticeable improvement in their flying abilities and cooperation during battle.{{book ref|sky1|31}}{{book ref|sky1|32}} Hurl admires Spensa's tenacity in the face of her treatment by the DDF and becomes a fierce advocate for her wingmate.{{book ref|sky1|31}} She is also highly impressed by Spensa's hunting abilities and how she utilized her strengths to support her mother's business.{{book ref|sky1|31}} 

Hurl's death devastates Spensa. In the days following her wingmate's death, Spensa emotionally withdraws and isolates herself in an attempt to deal with her grief. When put on mandatory leave, Spensa sets out to find Hurl's crashed ship, telling her flightmates she wants to give Hurl a proper pilots burial. Secretly, Spensa hoped that Hurl might have miraculously survived the crash, despite evidence that this was unlikely.{{book ref|sky1|34}} However, after finding Hurl's remains within her crashed [[Poco]], Spensa had to face the reality that her wingmate was gone.{{book ref|sky1|34}} Spensa had hoped that by providing Hurl with a proper burial it would help provide closure, however, the ceremony performed by Spensa and [[Jorgen]] did not lessen her grief.{{book ref|sky1|35}} Although Spensa eventually moved past her grief, Hurl's memory stayed with her.{{book ref|sky2|43}}

Spensa views Hurl as a hero who died bravely and has a low tolerance for anyone who suggests otherwise.{{book ref|sky1|33}} As with after the deaths of [[Bim]] and [[Morningtide]], Spensa struggles with guilt while grieving for her friend, and feels conflicted about experiencing positive emotions.{{book ref|sky1|41}} She is haunted by the commitment she made with Hurl about refusing to back down, likely because she acknowledges to some extent how this attitude factored into Hurl's death. When faced with the same situation as Hurl, a broken starfighter and an uncontrolled descent, Spensa is reminded of Hurl's words, however, makes the opposite choice - saving her own life over preserving a doomed ship.{{book ref|sky1|47}} The memory of Hurl also plays a critical role in convincing Spensa to defend [[Alta Base]], despite her fear of going rogue like her father, from a surprise Krell attack when the base is open and undefended.{{book ref|sky1|49}}

=== Jorgen ===
{{quote
|I want to go with you. It’s a good idea. Hurl…deserves this.
|[[Jorgen]] joining [[Spensa]] to find Hurl's wreckage{{book ref|sky1|34}}
}}

[[Jorgen]] accompanies [[Spensa]] when she goes to find Hurl's body, believing that Hurl deserves a proper pilots burial.{{book ref|sky1|34}} As he did not stay at [[Alta Base]] during his time as a cadet, Jorgen did not spend much time with Hurl outside of the classroom.{{book ref|sky1|34}} Despite this, he still considers Hurl to be a friend.{{book ref|sky1|41}} Jorgen acknowledged that Hurl's reckless nature was why she had died.{{book ref|sky1|34}}

== Other Relationships ==
* [[Nedd]] and [[Arturo]]: Hurl often jokes around with Nedd and Arturo.{{book ref|sky1|21}} During their free time they plays games such as wall-ball together, with Hurl often beating Nedd.{{book ref|sky1|28}}
* [[FM]]: Hurl and FM have a friendly and teasing relationship.{{book ref|sky1|28}} During their time rooming together, FM, Kimmalyn, and Hurl would brainstorm new flight maneuvers and note them in Hurl's notebook.{{book ref|sky1|28}}
* [[Kimmalyn]]: During their time rooming together, Kimmalyn, FM, and Hurl would brainstorm new flight maneuvers and note them in Hurl's notebook.{{book ref|sky1|28}} Kimmalyn feels intense guilt over Hurl's death and blames herself for the tragedy, having been unsuccessful in trying to destroy the Krell that had ultimately shot the other women down.{{book ref|sky1|48}}

== Trivia ==
*Hurl's characterization serves as a contrast to Spensa, to show a path that Spensa could have taken.{{wob ref|12384}}
*Brandon always planned for Hurl to die.{{wob ref|12384}}

== Notes ==
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