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'''Professor Anders''' was a civilian researcher aboard the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} during the [[Second Battle of Harvest]]. She was granted her own quarters, the view of surrounding space "adding perspective to her work."<ref name = "Gamereactor">2008-04-11, [http://www.gamereactor.no/grtv/?id=3396&sid=5bb9748a525446234980eb00694fb89a TGS08: Halo Wars Gameplay Presentation]. ''Gamereactor TV''. Accessed on 2008-13-12</ref>  
'''Professor Anders''' was a civilian researcher. Intelligent and fiercly opposed to the [[Covenant]]<ref>[http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/halo-wars-character-profile-professor-anders-and-the-prophet-of-regret/?page=1 Professor versus Prophet]. ''Game Daily''. Accessed on 2009-01-23</ref> and focussed more on mankind's survival than a sense of granduer,<ref>[http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/halo-wars-character-profile-professor-anders-and-the-prophet-of-regret/?page=3 Anders is more than just a pretty face]. ''Game Daily''. Accessed on 2009-01-23</ref> she's the type of person who hates disorder and is clean and organized. By extension, she also has the habit of solving unfinished jigsaw puzzles.<ref>[http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/halo-wars-character-profile-professor-anders-and-the-prophet-of-regret/?page=5 She'll solve your Rubik's Cube]. ''Game Daily''. Accessed on 2009-01-23</ref>
 
==Biography==
 
Stationed aboard the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} during the [[Second Battle of Harvest]], Anders was granted her own quarters, the view of surrounding space "adding perspective to her work."<ref name = "Gamereactor">2008-04-11, [http://www.gamereactor.no/grtv/?id=3396&sid=5bb9748a525446234980eb00694fb89a TGS08: Halo Wars Gameplay Presentation]. ''Gamereactor TV''. Accessed on 2008-13-12</ref> [[Sergeant]] [[John Forge]] being assigned as a bodyguard was not as agreeable to her however, due to his excessive foul language and gruff demenour.<ref name = "Grew">[http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/halo-wars-character-profile-professor-anders-and-the-prophet-of-regret/?page=7 Eventually, Forge grew on her]. ''Game Daily''. Accessed on 2009-01-23</ref>


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After an unknown relic on the surface had been detected, with numerous [[Covenant]] forces in the vicinity, Anders resolved to head down to investigate, despite protests from [[Sergeant]] [[John Forge]].<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]'', ''[[Field Trip To Harvest]]''</ref><ref>Game Trailers TV - October 3rd, 2008</ref>. [[Captain Cutter]] agreed to the mission, but ordered that Anders be extracted should there be any sign of danger.<ref name = "Gamereactor"/>
After an unknown relic on the surface had been detected, with numerous [[Covenant]] forces in the vicinity, Anders resolved to head down to investigate, despite protests from Forge.<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]'', ''[[Field Trip To Harvest]]''</ref><ref>Game Trailers TV - October 3rd, 2008</ref>. [[Captain Cutter]] agreed to the mission, but ordered that Anders be extracted should there be any sign of danger.<ref name = "Gamereactor"/> However, in the end, she still had to be rescued from a Covenant outpost.<ref name = "Gamespy">[http://xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/halo-wars/931030p1.html Halo Wars (Xbox 360)] ''Gamespy''. Accessed on 2009-01-08</ref>.
 
Before departing Harvest, Anders sent her father an analysis of Homer's ''Odyssey'' that slipped past [[ONI]] censors, informing him on what the [[UNSC]] had discovered.<ref>[http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/halo-wars-character-profile-professor-anders-and-the-prophet-of-regret/?page=10 Sending a message across the universe]. ''Game Daily''. Accessed on 2009-01-23</ref>
 
Over the course of the ''Spirit of Fire'''s travels, Anders softened towards Forge, especially after noticing how much he cared for those around him.<ref name = "Grew"/>


One of the early levels in [[Halo Wars]] involves rescuing Anders from a Covenant outpost. She appears on the battlefield as a [[Hero Units]] similar to [[John Forge|Sergeant Forge]]. Her in-game abilities have not been confirmed, though it appears she may function as an "engineer" type unit on the battlefield, capable of repairing vehicles and hacking door and bridge controls.<ref>[http://xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/halo-wars/931030p1.html Halo Wars (Xbox 360)] ''Gamespy''. Accessed on 2009-01-08</ref>.
==Hero Unit==


Before departing the planet Harvest, Anders sends her father an analysis of Homer's Odyssey that slips past the ONI censors. As a result, her dad knows what the United Nations Space Command has discovered.<ref>http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/halo-wars-character-profile-professor-anders-and-the-prophet-of-regret/?page=10</ref>
Anders' in-game abilities have not been confirmed, though it appears she may function as an "engineer" type unit on the battlefield, capable of repairing vehicles and hacking door and bridge controls.<ref name = "Gamespy"/>  


==Images==
==Images==

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"Forge doesn't think it's safe for you to go down there yet. He's quite insistent."
— Captain James Cutter

"I can be quite insistent too, Captain. I can take care of myself."
— Anders

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Professor Anders was a civilian researcher. Intelligent and fiercly opposed to the Covenant[1] and focussed more on mankind's survival than a sense of granduer,[2] she's the type of person who hates disorder and is clean and organized. By extension, she also has the habit of solving unfinished jigsaw puzzles.[3]

Biography

Stationed aboard the UNSC Spirit of Fire during the Second Battle of Harvest, Anders was granted her own quarters, the view of surrounding space "adding perspective to her work."[4] Sergeant John Forge being assigned as a bodyguard was not as agreeable to her however, due to his excessive foul language and gruff demenour.[5]

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After an unknown relic on the surface had been detected, with numerous Covenant forces in the vicinity, Anders resolved to head down to investigate, despite protests from Forge.[6][7]. Captain Cutter agreed to the mission, but ordered that Anders be extracted should there be any sign of danger.[4] However, in the end, she still had to be rescued from a Covenant outpost.[8].

Before departing Harvest, Anders sent her father an analysis of Homer's Odyssey that slipped past ONI censors, informing him on what the UNSC had discovered.[9]

Over the course of the Spirit of Fire's travels, Anders softened towards Forge, especially after noticing how much he cared for those around him.[5]

Hero Unit

Anders' in-game abilities have not been confirmed, though it appears she may function as an "engineer" type unit on the battlefield, capable of repairing vehicles and hacking door and bridge controls.[8]

Images

  • Anders and Forge in the relic on Harvest.

    Anders and Forge in the relic on Harvest.

  • Anders on the bridge of the Spirit of Fire.

    Anders on the bridge of the Spirit of Fire.

  • Andersnew'.jpg

Sources

  1. ^ Professor versus Prophet. Game Daily. Accessed on 2009-01-23
  2. ^ Anders is more than just a pretty face. Game Daily. Accessed on 2009-01-23
  3. ^ She'll solve your Rubik's Cube. Game Daily. Accessed on 2009-01-23
  4. ^ a b 2008-04-11, TGS08: Halo Wars Gameplay Presentation. Gamereactor TV. Accessed on 2008-13-12
  5. ^ a b Eventually, Forge grew on her. Game Daily. Accessed on 2009-01-23
  6. ^ Halo Wars, Field Trip To Harvest
  7. ^ Game Trailers TV - October 3rd, 2008
  8. ^ a b Halo Wars (Xbox 360) Gamespy. Accessed on 2009-01-08
  9. ^ Sending a message across the universe. Game Daily. Accessed on 2009-01-23
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