Harold "Hal" Jordan was an ordinary test pilot on Earth working for Ferris Air, before he was chosen to become a member of the Green Lantern Corps. He was chosen to be a Green Lantern when the Former Green Lantern Abin Sur of Space Sector 2814 died. Once the Former Green Lantern passed away he took over his role as Green Lantern of Space Sector 2814. He next underwent extensive training under the command of Kilowog who eventually became great friends with along with his personal mentor as well. With his new role, training and powers Hal Jordan became the new Green Lantern of Earth.