Elias Carver

Dr. Elias Carver was a doctorate graduate in political science, and sociology and was known for producing a set of theories called the "Carver Findings", first published in 2491.

Biography
In 2491 Dr. Carver presented the "Carver Findings" to the Admiralty. The findings included an algorithm which predicted a breakdown of social order in the Outer Colonies. Carver recommended strict government control be established, reinforced by an immediate and permanent military presence. Without major action it would result in a civil war. After presenting his findings, he was scoffed by many who attempted to dismiss his findings. Carver's predictions however would prove shockingly accurate as the Insurrection broke out in June of 2494. Carver's findings would go on to serve as an advisory guide to UNSC Military Command as they attempted to deal with the Insurrectionist. After the conflict broke out Carver became in high demand for lectures.

In 2507 Carver met a 15-year-old doctoral candidate named Catherine Halsey while attending an academic social mixer. Carver was discussing "the matrix mechanics of the socio-and politico-economic vectors of human expansion" when Halsey, who saw his ideas as genius but his algorithm implementation as obsolete, attempted to correct him. He had used only dimensional parameters in his calculations; Halsey claimed he needed 16. Carver did not appreciate being challenged by a young upstart.

Although respected and within high demand for interviews and lectures Carver struggled with guilt, guilt that he knew the conflict was inevitable and yet did not do much in order to prevent it, or help avoid it. As millions died in bombings and military strikes his guilt consumed him and he committed suicide in 2509.

His death however paved the way for Halsey's acceptance into the science community for her proposal on Artificial Intelligence control. Her new N-dimensional matrices allowed her to received a green-light on testing contingent on the successful testing of a model of their choosing, Carver was the choice.

Trivia
Jacob Keyes had read his work and considered him a pessimist.