Corporal Hank Obscromble
Description
Known in the strip as "Hob", Corporal Hank Obscomble was a likeable character in the strip from [[[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2001-10-08%7C2001-10-08]]] until his death on [[[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2002-03-31%7C2002-03-31]]].
Bio
Died on Ghanj-Rho rescuing amorphs and eye trees from a Chev Clan trap.[[[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2002-03-03%7C2002-03-03]]] The amorphs buried him under an eye tree as a hero [[[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2002-03-31%7C2002-03-31]]].
Later, the amorphs allowed a Gav to take the eye tree from Hob's grave for Schlock's personal use [[[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2012-04-18%7C2012-04-18]]].
Affiliations & Relationships
- He and Elf were close and may have been starting a relationship. At one point he made an intimate comment to a mini-tank, only to find out that it was not hers [2002-01-13].
- Tagon's Toughs
Appearances
First appearance
Hob was the demolitions expert for an undetermined time before his first speaking role when, under the command of
Sergeant Shodan, he was tasked with creating an entrance in the luxury liner Princess Tyola. Additionally, he was part of the security detail for Captain Tagon on that ill-fated mission. [[[@http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2001-10-11%7C2001-10-11]]]
Author's Note
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Speculation
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