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Professor Ellen Anders was born on the colony of [[Arcadia (Planet)|Arcadia]]. She apparently studied under [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Doctor Catherine Halsey]], though their relationship was tense, with neither holding the other in a fond regard.<ref name="manual"/> In [[2531]], some time before the [[Harvest Campaign]], she was lecturing on [[Xenobiology|Theoretical Xenobiology]] at [[Rishard University]]. When stopped on the street by an nondescript stranger, she was told that that Dr. Halsey had recommended her as a 'consultant'. Anders told the man that there was some mistake, as she was not on speaking terms with "that woman". Despite her refusal, a car pulled up and the man dragged her in before speeding off. The man and his accomplices, ONI agents, brought her to an undisclosed location. Anders was furious and demanded to know why she was kidnapped. They showed her classified images of the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] on [[Harvest]] and snippets of intercepted communications which referred to the planet as a "[[Reliquary|Treasure World]]". This piqued Anders' interest, and she agreed to assist ONI in deciphering the Covenant's motives and nature. She was given 'unrestricted' (presumably broad, but limited to her field of study) access to ONI equipment and resources. She then traveled to [[Epsilon Indi System]] aboard an ONI [[UNSC Prowler|vessel]] {{UNSCShip|Last Gleaming}}, where she reviewed the data on the Covenant. While on board, she determined that while the Covenant were looking for something, but they were also trying to hide something as well. Later, she was relocated to the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref>

After getting some unexpected readings on an EM band in [[Harvest|Harvest's]] north pole, Anders requested that a [[Hornet]] squadron en route to [[Rally Point Baker]] be diverted to investigate. A large Covenant ground force was subsequently discovered, and Sgt. Forge was dispatched to observe further.<ref name = "Viral">[http://halo.xbox.com/halowars/index.html?fbid=DJFJt_O2sq7 '''Xbox-Halo Wars''' (Accessed on 2009-02-02)]</ref> A [[Relic (Structure)|structure of unknown origin]] on the surface, the target of Covenant excavation, drew her attention, and Anders resolved to investigate further in person, despite protests from Forge.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', ''[[Field Trip To Harvest]]''</ref><ref>'''Game Trailers TV''' - ''October 3rd, 2008''</ref> [[James Gregory Cutter|Captain Cutter]] supported Anders, but ordered that she be extracted should there be any sign of danger. Upon entering the Relic, she uncovered only a holographic map of the [[Milky Way Galaxy|Galaxy]], not quite "what [she] expected".<ref name = "Gamereactor"/> A Covenant ambush interrupted her examination of the structure, but was successfully repelled by Forge and Anders' Marine personal security detail.<ref name = "Gamespy">[http://xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/halo-wars/931030p1.html '''Gamespy''': Accessed on 2009-01-08]</ref> After examining the artifact, she realized that the map had led the Covenant to [[Arcadia (Planet)|Arcadia]], and upon her recommendation, the ''Spirit of Fire'' set course to the planet with all due speed.

Before departing [[Harvest]], Anders sent her father an analysis of Homer's ''Odyssey'', actually a coded report of her discoveries, that slipped past [[ONI]] censors, leaving the analysis unchanged to her father.<ref>[http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/halo-wars-character-profile-professor-anders-and-the-prophet-of-regret/?page=10 '''Game Daily''': ''Sending a message across the universe'' (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"/> During the [[First Battle of Arcadia]], Anders used [[plasma|modified]] [[Rhino]] tanks to blow through a shield dome, revealing a half-built [[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform#Super Scarab|Scarab]], and a [[Arcadia Forerunner Ruins|complex of ruins]] underneath. The UNSC Marine force on the surface destroyed the Scarab, but during an investigation of the site, Anders and Forge were attacked by the [[Ripa 'Moramee|Arbiter]]. When Forge was about to be killed, Anders gave herself up as a hostage to save the Sergeant's life. Forge persuaded Cutter to mount a rescue mission.

The ''Spirit of Fire'' followed Anders' signal to a previously unknown [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Shield World]]. Meanwhile, she was imprisoned on top of the [[Apex]], where the [[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]] intended to use her status as a potential Reclaimer to activate the [[Unnamed Forerunner Starship|Forerunner ships]]. Anders used a [[Teleporter|teleportation pad]] to escape to the surface while the Elites were distracted by the majesty of the ships. Shortly after she teleported, she was threatened by a number of [[Flood]] [[Infection Form]]s, and only narrowly rescued by Forge. The latter's Pelican was shot down immediately after, but both were successfully evacuated by Pelican after a brief overland trek.

*'''"[[Hero Unit]] Ability"''' Repair — Anders has the active ability of allowing her to repair any vehicle or structure. Additionally she is armed with an [[M6D Pistol]] to protect herself.

*'''"Unique Unit'''": [[Gremlin]] — uses an EMP to momentarily immobilize enemy vehicles and turrets.

*'''"Super Upgrade'''": [[Hawk]] — a laser beam upgrade to the Hornet.

*Anders does not appear to be bothered by [[freezer burn]], as she goes into cryo-sleep fully clothed- although this may be due to [[Ensemble Studios|Ensemble Studios']] unwillingness to show her in the nude, which would lead to a potential M or AO rating.