Ellen Anders

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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

Professor Ellen Anders is a civilian researcher. Intelligent (with an IQ of 180)[1] and fiercely opposed to the Covenant[2], she focused more on assisting mankind's survival than gaining a sense of grandeur.[3] She was the type of person who hated disorder and was clean and organized. By extension, she also had the habit of solving unfinished jigsaw puzzles.[4]

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."[5] Sergeant John Forge being assigned as a bodyguard was not as agreeable to her however, due to his excessive foul language and gruff demenour.[6] She apparently studied under Doctor Catherine Elizabeth Halsey, though their relationship is tense, neither holding the other in a fond regard.[7]

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After getting some unexpected readings on an EM band in Harvest's north pole, Anders requested that a Hornet squadron en route to Rally Point Baker divert to investigate. A large force of Elites was also found, and Forge was dispatched to investigate.[8] In the process, an unknown relic on the surface was detected along with numerous Covenant forces in the vicinity. Anders resolved to head down to investigate, despite protests from Forge.[9][10] Captain Cutter agreed to the mission, but ordered that Anders be extracted should there be any sign of danger. After entering the Relic she found a map of the Galaxy, which "wasn't what [she] expected".[5] However, in the end, after she, Forge, and their UNSC Marine bodyguards were ambushed, she had to be rescued from the artifact.[11]

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.[12]

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.[6]

Anders was once taken hostage by the Arbiter, but was rescued by Forge.

In-Game Information

Abilities

  • Leader Power - CryoBomb —freezes enemies in place.
  • Unique Unit - Gremlin

Upgrades

  • Super Upgrade - Hawk—a complete upgrade to the Hornet.
  • Economy Bonus - cost and research time for unit upgrades reduced by half.

Trivia

  • Ellen Anders will be one of the Hero Units for the UNSC in Halo Wars.
  • She is one of the first main characters in the games to be dressed in civilian garb.
  • Anders apparently got attached to sergeant Forge.

Gallery

  • 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.

  • Anders in civilian clothes.

    Anders in civilian clothes.

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Wars Manual
  2. ^ Professor versus Prophet. Game Daily. Accessed on 2009-01-23
  3. ^ Anders is more than just a pretty face. Game Daily. Accessed on 2009-01-23
  4. ^ She'll solve your Rubik's Cube. Game Daily. Accessed on 2009-01-23
  5. ^ a b 2008-04-11, TGS08: Halo Wars Gameplay Presentation. Gamereactor TV. Accessed on 2008-13-12
  6. ^ a b Eventually, Forge grew on her. Game Daily. Accessed on 2009-01-23
  7. ^ http://www.xbox.com/NR/rdonlyres/31804095-7B32-4CE2-A17E-3CB54A3692EF/0/HaloWars_MNL_EN.PDF
  8. ^ Xbox-Halo Wars. Accessed on 2009-02-02
  9. ^ Halo Wars, Field Trip To Harvest
  10. ^ Game Trailers TV - October 3rd, 2008
  11. ^ Halo Wars (Xbox 360) Gamespy. Accessed on 2009-01-08
  12. ^ Sending a message across the universe. Game Daily. Accessed on 2009-01-23
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