Jake Morrison

Jake Morrison is the main protagonist of the 2016 movie Independence Day: Resurgence, the sequel of the 1996 movie Independence Day. He is a member of the Earth Space Defense. He was a orphan after his parents were killed during the War of 1996.

He is potrayed by Liam Hemsworth, who played Gale Hawthorne.

Early Life
Jake Morrison lived in Los Angeles. During the War of 1996, Jake avoided the city's destruction due to being sent on summer camp outside of the city. He was also present to witness the Black Knights' disastrous counterattack against the L.A. City Destroyer. After the war, Jake was orphaned as his parents were unable to escape from L.A.

Jake spent his life living in an orphanage. Despite his losses, he was not without hope. He befriended fellow orphan Charles Miller after saving him from local bullies. Jake was also inspired to become a fighter pilot.

Enlisting in the ESD
By 2004, Jake worked part time as a mechanic while trying to enroll into the STEP academy entrance exam. Within a year, he finally achieved in his enrollment to a STEP academy in Nevada. Furthermore, Jake decided to take Charles with him. There he met and befriended Dylan Dubrow-Hiller and fell in love with Patricia Whitmore, the daughter of former President Thomas Whitmore.

By 2013, Jake was applied to the ESD Academy and becoming a potential candidate for Legacy Squadron.