Editing Ellen Anders/Gameplay

{{Status|Gameplay}}
==''Halo Wars''==
[[File:HWguide Anders.png|300px|right|Overview of Anders' abilities in ''Halo Wars''.]]
;Abilities
*'''[[Hero Units|Hero Unit]] Ability''': Repair — Anders has the active ability of allowing her to repair any vehicle or structure. Additionally she is armed with an [[M6C magnum]] to protect herself. {{C|Campaign only}}
*'''Leader Power''': [[GBU-1105 bomb|Cryo Bomb]] — freezes enemies in place, temporarily neutralizing ground units and causing frozen aircraft to crash, destroying them. The only upgrade that Anders' power doesn't affect is upgrading a Reactor. Costs 600 resources and a tech level of 1.
*'''Unique Unit''': [[Gremlin Combat Support Vehicle|Gremlin]] — uses an EMP to momentarily immobilize enemy vehicles and turrets.

;Upgrades
*'''Super Upgrade''': [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk|Hawk]] — an aircraft upgrade to the Hornet. Increases its speed and firepower. Costs 1,350 resources and a tech level of 4.
*'''Economy Bonus''': Upgrade cost reduced by 50%, research duration reduced by 50%
*'''Cryo Upgrades''': Medium Cryo Bomb (525 resources and a tech level of 2), Large Cryo Bomb (750 resources and a tech level of 3), Super Cryo Bomb (1,025 resources and a tech level of 4)
;Strategic tips
*Anders is an ideal pick for rushing strategies, as she is able to get upgrades for Warthogs fast and cheap.
*Swift armies of Hawks are great for hit and run strategies against enemy bases.

==''Halo Wars 2''==
{{Quote|Anders' scientific expertise allows her to field Sentinel units and makes all of her upgrades faster and cheaper.|In-game description of Professor Anders.<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>}}
*'''Unique Units''': [[Douglas-042]], {{C|Hero unit}} [[Protector Sentinel (Installation 00)|Protector Sentinel]], and [[Retriever Sentinel]]
*'''Privileges''': Allow Professor Anders to use two types of Super Units (the G81 Condor and the Retriever Sentinel)
*'''Tier 1 Leader Powers'''
**'''R&D I''': Reduces costs and build times for global infantry, vehicle, and aircraft upgrades by 15%. Equips all [[Base turret]]s with [[energy shielding]]. 
**'''R&D II''': Improves all currently provided bonuses to 28%.
**'''[[Restoration Drone]]s I''': Units and buildings within area are healed.
***Population Cost: N/A
***Supply Cost: 200
***Power Cost: 50
***Cooldown: 160 seconds
**'''Restoration Drones II''': Increases power of Restoration drones
***Population Cost: N/A
***Supply Cost: 350
***Power Cost: 125
***Cooldown: 160 seconds
**'''Restoration Drones III''': Increases power of Restoration drones
***Population Cost: N/A
***Supply Cost: 400
***Power Cost: 150
***Cooldown: 160 seconds
*'''Tier 2 Leader Powers'''
**'''[[Lotus Mine]] I''': Drops a line of cloaked mines. Once armed, mines explode on contact. Does not damage air units
***Population Cost: N/A
***Supply Cost: 25
***Power Cost: 100
***Cooldown: 105 seconds
**'''Lotus Mine II''': Increases damage and explosion size of Lotus Mines
***Population Cost: N/A
***Supply Cost: 50
***Power Cost: 200
***Cooldown: 105 seconds
**'''Protector Sentinel''': Unlocks the Protector Sentinel for purchase at [[Firebase]].
*'''Tier 3 Leader Powers'''
**'''Ark Defense I''': Calls in six [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s. The Sentinels temporarily guard a set area.
***Population Cost: N/A
***Supply Cost: 300
***Power Cost: 200
***Cooldown: 150 seconds
**'''Ark Defense II''': Increases Ark Defense duration and area. Adds two more Aggressor Sentinels to the swarm.
***Population Cost: N/A
***Supply Cost: 400
***Power Cost: 300
***Cooldown: 150 seconds
**'''Ark Defense III''': Further increases Ark Defense duration and area.
***Population Cost: N/A
***Supply Cost: 500
***Power Cost: 400
***Cooldown: 150 seconds
**'''Turret Drop I''': Drops a temporary turret into battle.
***Population Cost: N/A
***Supply Cost: 400
***Power Cost: 25
***Cooldown: 203 Seconds
**'''Turret Drop II''': Increases Turret damage and duration of Turret Drop
***Population Cost: N/A
***Supply Cost: 550
***Power Cost: 50
***Cooldown: 203 seconds
*'''Tier 4 Leader Powers'''
**'''Sentinel Beacon''': [[M400 Kodiak]] and [[Siege Turret]] attacks summon friendly Aggressor Sentinels.
**'''Sentinel Synergy''': Adds more Aggressor Sentinels to Sentinel Beacon and Ark Defense.
*'''Tier 5 Leader Powers'''
**'''Sentinel Network''': Calls in three waves of Protector Sentinels that originate on a certain point and then procede to disperce until destroyed or reach the edge of the map.
***Population Cost: N/A
***Supply Cost: 500
***Power Cost: 350
***Cooldown: 260 seconds
**'''Retriver Sentinel''': Summons a powerful controllable Retriever Sentinel.
***Population Cost: 24
***Supply Cost: 1,400
***Power Cost: 1,400
***Cooldown: 360 seconds {{C|One Retriever Sentinel per player only}}

===Campaign===
*Anders only appears as a Hero Unit in mission [[Hold the Line]]. However, she does not have a health bar shown during the mission.
*In the mission [[Last Stand (Halo Wars 2 level)|Last Stand]], Anders health point was replaced with the energy shield on the control room, but she is not listed as Hero Unit.

===Strategy===
====General====
*'''R&D''' serves as the best form of upgrades. Stacking it with '''Logistics''' upgrade, your units can be prepared faster than other leaders.
*'''Sentinel Beacon''' leader power is very useful at harassing enemy units, as it can provide a good distraction for the enemy and allows the player to strike them when they were distracted.
*'''Retriever Sentinel''' is a useful Super Unit, but try not to deploy it in the middle of the enemy, especially if they got heavy anti-air defenses. If the player can summons a Retriever Sentinel with energy shielding, utilize it to tank enemy units, thereby easing the Nightingale's workload.
*Anders role can be utilized as a Support if used correctly. Her specialty is air units due to Leader Power related to the Sentinels.

====Allies====
*'''Sentinel Beacon''' is useful to draw the anti-air aggro towards the Sentinels created through Leader Power. If the player relies on Kodiak, it can serve as additional firepower, and also additional defenses.
**Additionally, Siege Turret stationary defenses also benefits since it can spawn Sentinels upon impact.
*'''Sentinel Network''' can serve with a double purpose. The first is to harass the enemy, and the second is to serve as a reconnaissance.
*'''Ark Defenses''' can serve as an opening for the Firefight. Use it wisely.

====Enemies====
*'''Sentinel Network''' is dangerous if it is not handled appropriately. Its debuff effect once destroyed can hinder your mobility.
*'''Ark Defenses''' is extremely annoying, and if stacked with '''Sentinel Beacon''' fired from Kodiak or Siege Turret will make your unit have a hard time dealing with other air units.
*Bring plenty of Anti-Air units due to Anders' unique traits and specialty, which mainly relies on air power.

==Sources==
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