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{{Quote|multi=yes|Akio Watanabe|q1=You read Elias Carver's work?|Jacob Keyes|q2=Carver's a pessimist.|[[Major]] [[Akio Watanabe]] and [[Lieutenant]] [[Jacob Keyes]]<ref name="cp113">'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 113''</ref>}}
'''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]].
'''Doctor Elias Carver''' was a [[human]] doctorate graduate in political science and sociology. Carver was known for producing a set of theories called the "[[Carver Findings]]", first published in [[2491]], which gained him popularity within the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s [[UNSC High Command|High Command]] and the [[Colonial Military Authority]].{{Ref/Reuse|Halsey}}<ref name="enc">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 44'' (2011)</ref> However, after his theories proved true, Carver blamed himself for the [[Insurrection]] that he had predicted and committed suicide.{{Ref/Reuse|Halsey}}


==Biography==
==Biography==
In 2491, Dr. Carver presented the "Carver Findings" to the [[UNSC High Command|Admiralty]]. The findings included an algorithm which predicted a breakdown of social order in the [[Outer Colonies]].<ref name="Halsey"/> Carver recommended strict government control be established, reinforced by an immediate and permanent military presence.<ref name="enc"/><ref name="Halsey"/> Without major action it would result in a civil war.<ref name="enc">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''' ''page 44''</ref> 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]]<ref name="enc"/>. Carver's findings would go on to serve as an advisory guide to [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] Military Command as they attempted to deal with the Insurrection. After the conflict broke out, Carver became in high demand for lectures.<ref name="Halsey"/>
{{Quote|If I had known that Carver would commit suicide two years later, I may have been more charitable in my presentation (Carver blamed himself for the very carnage he had predicted—a lesson for all scientists resides therein).|Doctor Catherine Halsey{{Ref/Reuse|Halsey}}}}
 
In [[2491]], after studying into the political and security situation of [[Earth]] and its [[Human colonies|colonies]],<ref name="mythos">'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''page 56''</ref> Doctor Elias Carver published his "[[Carver Findings]]" and presented his results to the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s [[UNSC High Command|High Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc}} Carver's findings included an algorithm which predicted a breakdown of social order in the [[Outer Colonies]].{{Ref/Reuse|Halsey}} 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 that would rip apart the [[Unified Earth Government]]. After presenting his findings, he was scoffed at by many who attempted to dismiss his findings. However, his theories gained purchase within High Command and the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. Carver's predictions however would prove shockingly accurate as the [[Insurrection]] broke out in [[2494|June of 2494]]. Carver's findings would go on to serve as an advisory guide to High Command as they attempted to deal with the Insurrection.{{Ref/Reuse|enc}}<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 360'' (2011)</ref> After the conflict broke out, Carver became in high demand for lectures, and he gained influence within the [[Colonial Military Authority]].{{Ref/Reuse|Halsey}}
In [[2507]], Carver met a fifteen-year-old doctoral candidate named [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|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 [[List of "seven" references in Halo|seven]] dimensional parameters in his calculations; Halsey claimed he needed sixteen. Carver did not appreciate being challenged by a young upstart.


Three weeks later, the UNSC approved Halsey's grant proposal for [[artificial intelligence]] control for N-dimensional matrices, under the provision that she first successfully test a model of their choosing, which was Carver's. It was by testing this model, using both Carver's and her own dimensional parameters, that Halsey was convinced to join the UNSC and work to end the Insurrection.
In [[2507]], Carver met fifteen-year-old doctoral candidate [[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 [[seven]] dimensional parameters in his calculations; Halsey claimed he needed sixteen. Carver did not appreciate being challenged by a young upstart. Three weeks later, the UNSC approved Halsey's grant proposal for [[artificial intelligence]] control for N-dimensional matrices, under the provision that she first successfully test a model of their choosing, which was Carver's. It was by testing this model, using both Carver's and her own dimensional parameters, that Halsey was convinced to join the UNSC and work to end the Insurrection.{{Ref/Reuse|Halsey}}


Although respected and in high demand for interviews and lectures, Carver struggled with personal issues, believing that by predicting the escalation and carnage of the Insurrection he had actually caused it. His guilt led him to commit suicide in [[2509]].<ref name="Halsey"/>
Although respected throughout the UEG and in high demand for interviews and lectures, Carver struggled with personal issues, believing that by predicting the escalation and carnage of the Insurrection he had actually caused it. His guilt eventually led him to commit suicide in [[2509]].{{Ref/Reuse|Halsey}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[Jacob Keyes]] had read his work and considered him a pessimist.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''' ''page 66''</ref>
[[Jacob Keyes]] had read his work and considered him a pessimist.{{Ref/Reuse|cp113}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="160">
File:Carver_by_Halsey.jpg|Halsey's subjective drawing of Carver.<ref group="note">Halsey's drawing of Carver is more of a subjective piece of art, than a portrait of the man; that could be interpreted in several different ways, her art could represent the public and private life Carver had to deal with in the light of his findings and its outcome of accurately predicting the conflict. It could also represent the two different personalities he had to struggle with as both a public figure and as a doctor, dealing with his own guilt while presenting himself as an intelligent speaker and specialist in his field of work.</ref>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' {{First mentioned}}
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' {{Fm}}
 
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
== Notes ==
**''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]'' {{1st}}
<references group="note"/>
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


<references/>
[[Category:Human characters|Carver, Elias]]
[[Category:Human Civilians]]
[[Category:Scientists|Carver, Elias]]

Latest revision as of 17:51, May 9, 2022

Elias Carver
Carver by Halsey.jpg
Biographical information

Died:

2509[1]

Personal details

Species:

Human

Gender:

Male

Political and military information

Affiliation:

Unified Earth Government

Title:

Doctor

 

Akio Watanabe: "You read Elias Carver's work?"
Jacob Keyes: "Carver's a pessimist."
— Major Akio Watanabe and Lieutenant Jacob Keyes[2]

Doctor Elias Carver was a human doctorate graduate in political science and sociology. Carver was known for producing a set of theories called the "Carver Findings", first published in 2491, which gained him popularity within the United Nations Space Command's High Command and the Colonial Military Authority.[1][3] However, after his theories proved true, Carver blamed himself for the Insurrection that he had predicted and committed suicide.[1]

Biography[edit]

"If I had known that Carver would commit suicide two years later, I may have been more charitable in my presentation (Carver blamed himself for the very carnage he had predicted—a lesson for all scientists resides therein)."
— Doctor Catherine Halsey[1]

In 2491, after studying into the political and security situation of Earth and its colonies,[4] Doctor Elias Carver published his "Carver Findings" and presented his results to the United Nations Space Command's High Command.[3] Carver's findings included an algorithm which predicted a breakdown of social order in the Outer Colonies.[1] 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 that would rip apart the Unified Earth Government. After presenting his findings, he was scoffed at by many who attempted to dismiss his findings. However, his theories gained purchase within High Command and the Office of Naval Intelligence. 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 High Command as they attempted to deal with the Insurrection.[3][5] After the conflict broke out, Carver became in high demand for lectures, and he gained influence within the Colonial Military Authority.[1]

In 2507, Carver met fifteen-year-old doctoral candidate 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 seven dimensional parameters in his calculations; Halsey claimed he needed sixteen. Carver did not appreciate being challenged by a young upstart. Three weeks later, the UNSC approved Halsey's grant proposal for artificial intelligence control for N-dimensional matrices, under the provision that she first successfully test a model of their choosing, which was Carver's. It was by testing this model, using both Carver's and her own dimensional parameters, that Halsey was convinced to join the UNSC and work to end the Insurrection.[1]

Although respected throughout the UEG and in high demand for interviews and lectures, Carver struggled with personal issues, believing that by predicting the escalation and carnage of the Insurrection he had actually caused it. His guilt eventually led him to commit suicide in 2509.[1]

Trivia[edit]

Jacob Keyes had read his work and considered him a pessimist.[2]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Dr. Halsey's personal journal, December 4, 2510
  2. ^ a b Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 113
  3. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 44 (2011)
  4. ^ Halo Mythos, page 56
  5. ^ Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe, page 360 (2011)
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