Soldier: 76
Soldier: 76 is a male video game character who features in Overwatch.
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Biography
John Francis Morrison was a male human who grew up in Bloomington, Indiana. The Morrisons were a farming family, and the young Morrison has been described in many different ways. He was a rambunctious youth. A humble, salt-of-the-earth farmer's son. But those asked all agree that Morrison was never destined to live out his days in the land of rolling plains and deep blue skies. He spent time working on the farm, where he would get up at the crack of dawn to help his father muck stalls. After work, he would relax with his friends at the local ice cream shop. Otherwise, he could be found on the football field; the other great passion of his life alongside his friends. However, while Jack enjoyed his life, he could not wait to get away from it, and planned to enlist in the US military as soon as he turned eighteen. As a child, his mother once took him to New York. A visit to a museum was his favorite part of the trip; part of the visit involved running around the transplanted ruins of an ancient Egyptian temple. Morrison went on road trips as a child. Following in the footsteps of his family, Jack learnt how to play chess from a young age. His uncle often told him about how, in 1997, Deep Blue had beaten Gary Kasparov in a chess tournament. His uncle often talked about it like a moment where innocence was lost. At 18 years old, Morrison enlisted in the United States Army. Despite the concerns of his parents, he packed his bags and left for the nearest recruitment facility, intending to put the strength and discipline he'd gleaned from his athletic interests into protecting his country and the people he loved. Morrison planned to serve a brief stint in the armed forces and then return home to the family farm but his work ethic and courage caught the eye of the military brass. Morrison quickly climbed the ranks, coming to the attention of commanding officers who recognized him for the asset he was. They encouraged him to keep improving his skills and general educational foundation. Morrison was known for his easy-going nature and magnetic personality, and his peers viewed him as earnest, fun, and grounded—qualities that made him naturally suited for leadership.
By the time the Omnic Crisis broke out, Morrison had achieved the rank of first sergeant, and was still a member of the U.S. Army. While still a member of the U.S. Army, Morrison met and fell in love with Vincent. The two engaged in a relationship, and Morrison often expressed hope that the war would end quickly, and that he could return to a normal life. However, the conditions of war made it impossible for a long-term commitment to occur. At some point, Morrison had been targeted for inclusion in the Soldier Enhancement Program, which had been formed three years before the start of the war. It was with the start of the Crisis however, that Morrison was formally approached. He quickly agreed to participate, but his enrollment was delayed by his commanding officers, who were concerned about the chances of survival for those who would be subjected to the SEP's genetic conditioning. Basically, the military saw Morrison as too valuable to lose.
Overview
Personality and attributes
Jaded by his experiences, he considered pacifism to be foolish.
Morrison came to be involved with a man named Vincent when the two served in the U.S. Army. The two embarked in a relationship but the conditions of the war at the time meant that it was impossible to engage in a long-term commitment.
Powers and abilities
Due to his genetic enhancements, Jack Morrison possessed physical capabilities exceeding those of a conventional soldier's, as well as other augmentations that make him a peerless combatant. He can heal wounds and acclimatize much faster than a normal human. He was said to have perfect aim.
In addition, he utilizes a cutting-edge arsenal, much of it stolen in raids on Overwatch installations.
Originally, he came to enlist in the United States Army at a young age where he initially intended to serve a short term of duty. However, his talents drew the attention of his superiors leading to him quickly rising up the ranks where he reached the position of sergeant by the time of the Omnic Crisis. He would later take part in the governments top-secret Project Naughton program that looked to enhance is soldiers and give them superhuman abilities to fight in the war.
Notes
- Soldier: 76 was created by Chris Metzen and was voiced by actor Fred Tatasciore where he featured in the setting of the Overwatch universe.
Appearances
- Overwatch: (2016)
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