Editing Matthew Cobb
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− | After the [[Battle of Alta Second]], he replaces [[Ironsides]] as admiral of the DDF,{{book ref|sky2|4}} though after returning from being trapped in the [[Nowhere]], he relieves himself from duty until he recovers and passes operational command to [[Jorgen Weight]].{{book ref|sf3|21}} |
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== Appearance and Personality == |
== Appearance and Personality == |
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Cobb is fifty years old.{{book ref|Skyward|29}} He has grey in his hair and a stark white mustache that makes him appear much older than he actually is.{{book ref|Skyward|8}}{{book ref|Skyward|20}} He limps due to an injury he sustained during the Battle of Alta. |
Cobb is fifty years old.{{book ref|Skyward|29}} He has grey in his hair and a stark white mustache that makes him appear much older than he actually is.{{book ref|Skyward|8}}{{book ref|Skyward|20}} He limps due to an injury he sustained during the Battle of Alta. |
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== Attributes and Abilities == |
== Attributes and Abilities == |
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− | Cobb was an excellent pilot who stopped flying after the Battle of Alta due to the trauma it caused him.{{book ref|Skyward|21}} |
+ | Cobb was an excellent pilot who stopped flying after the [[Battle of Alta]] due to the trauma it caused him.{{book ref|Skyward|21}} |
As First Citizen he became an instructor for new pilots; a job he excels at not only because he manages to teach complex flight moves, tactics and techniques; but because he does care for his students.{{book ref|Skyward|8}}{{book ref|Skyward|47}} |
As First Citizen he became an instructor for new pilots; a job he excels at not only because he manages to teach complex flight moves, tactics and techniques; but because he does care for his students.{{book ref|Skyward|8}}{{book ref|Skyward|47}} |
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== History == |
== History == |
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− | He was the wing mate of [[Zeen Nightshade]] (callsign: '''Chaser'''), [[Spensa]]'s father, and fought with him in the Battle of Alta.{{book ref|Skyward|Prologue}} After Chaser returned from the sky and shot down friendly ships, Cobb shot him down on [[Judy Ivans|Ironside's]] orders. |
+ | He was the wing mate of [[Zeen Nightshade]] (callsign: '''Chaser'''), [[Spensa]]'s father, and fought with him in the [[Battle of Alta]].{{book ref|Skyward|Prologue}} After Chaser returned from the sky and shot down friendly ships, Cobb shot him down on [[Judy Ivans|Ironside's]] orders. |
Cobb reviewed Spensa's pilot exam and, after talking to her, gave her a First Citizen pin to help her get into flight school. He used his status and political power to enroll her.{{book ref|Skyward|6}} |
Cobb reviewed Spensa's pilot exam and, after talking to her, gave her a First Citizen pin to help her get into flight school. He used his status and political power to enroll her.{{book ref|Skyward|6}} |
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He also let them know that the fights used in the simulation are modifications of real battles. One in particular was the [[Battle of Trajerto]]. It was used to explain that if they needed to choose between Alta and Igneous, the second one is more important. They had to destroy Alta on that particular simulation. This gave Spensa the idea of looking for the Battle of Alta on the archives.{{book ref|Skyward|27}} |
He also let them know that the fights used in the simulation are modifications of real battles. One in particular was the [[Battle of Trajerto]]. It was used to explain that if they needed to choose between Alta and Igneous, the second one is more important. They had to destroy Alta on that particular simulation. This gave Spensa the idea of looking for the Battle of Alta on the archives.{{book ref|Skyward|27}} |
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After Hurl's death, he gives an angry speech about ejecting, asking whether they would rather be called cowards or die saving their ship. He explained that Hurl would not be buried with any honors as the pod was destroyed. He gives the class a medical leave for a week and writes her parents a letter.{{book ref|Skyward|33}} |
After Hurl's death, he gives an angry speech about ejecting, asking whether they would rather be called cowards or die saving their ship. He explained that Hurl would not be buried with any honors as the pod was destroyed. He gives the class a medical leave for a week and writes her parents a letter.{{book ref|Skyward|33}} |
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=== Ironsides === |
=== Ironsides === |
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− | Judy Ironsides was Cobb’s |
+ | Judy Ironsides was Cobb’s fight leader in the Battle of Alta, she was the one who ordered him to shoot down Chaser.{{book ref|Skyward|21}} |
Cobb had been more sensitive to all deaths than her and this difference seemed to have alienated them. She respects him but stands firm on her decisions. The other disagreement is on the existence of the defect causing Chaser to become a traitor, and moreover that this would be passed to Spensa.{{book ref|Skyward|i|1}} |
Cobb had been more sensitive to all deaths than her and this difference seemed to have alienated them. She respects him but stands firm on her decisions. The other disagreement is on the existence of the defect causing Chaser to become a traitor, and moreover that this would be passed to Spensa.{{book ref|Skyward|i|1}} |
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=== Jorgen === |
=== Jorgen === |
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− | Cobb knows and acknowledges Jorgen’s background and gives him the fight leader position since |
+ | Cobb knows and acknowledges Jorgen’s background and gives him the fight leader position since he first day.{{book ref|Skyward|8}} Still, he is as tough with him as with anyone, snapping at him when arrogant. He does give good leadership advice and wants him to earn respect.{{book ref|Skyward|11}} |
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+ | |That was somehow the most embarrassing and inspiring display I’ve ever seen out of cadets! You should be ashamed. And proud. |
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+ | |Cobb to his team after their first battle{{book ref|Skyward|11}} |
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== Trivia == |
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