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Jim Forsythe was a Sergeant aboard the SDF-3, who worked on the crew of the vessel. He became captain of the ship in the absence of Lisa Hunter. Years before, he had been a teacher at the Robotech Academy, and had taught Lisa on her first day. He doubted his qualifications for replacing Hayes, despite having been in service since before 1985.
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Forsythe had been in service since before 1985. He later became a teacher for the Academy, where one of his students was Lisa Hayes. Lisa diligently followed his teachings, even memorizing one of his lessons containing to continuing in the scenario of a lost superior officer. (Robotech II: The Sentinels: Preperations Again)
Forsythe was on-board the bridge when Lisa Hunter entered, shortly before they activate a Space Fold to Tirol, the home planet of the Robotech Masters. (Robotech II: The Sentinels: Good Morning)
Forsythe became Captain of the SDF-3 when Lisa left to join The Sentinels, holding the place until her return. (Robotech II: The Sentinels: Preperations Again)