John Hastings

John Hastings was a Gear during the Locust War who participated in the initial stages of the Lightmass Offensive. He was a member of Dawn Squad as of A.E 14 and lost his life scouting Timgad Valley.

Personality & Traits
John was a man with little time for new recruits, rarely taking the time to get to know them or converse with them unless absolutely necessary. After fourteen years fighting the Locust his mental state was called into question, though he allayed his squad-mates fears by claiming he received medication and counseling: claims later found to be false.

Before his death Gary Henderson and Bridgett McMillan noticed his growing madness, which resulted in Sgt. Briggs keeping a close eye on him and Bridgett warning Gary - a new recruit - to stay away from him because he was now a danger to himself and others.