

During the First Battle of Arcadia, Anders used modified Rhino tanks to blow through a shield dome, revealing a half-built Scarab, and a complex of ruins underneath. 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. Arcadia Main article: First Battle of Arcadia īefore departing Harvest, Anders sent her father an analysis of Homer's Odyssey that slipped past ONI censors, informing him of her discoveries. After examining the artifact, she realized that the map had led the Covenant to Arcadia, and upon her recommendation, the Spirit of Fire set course to the planet with all due speed. Upon entering the Relic, she uncovered only a holographic map of the Galaxy, not quite "what expected." A Covenant ambush interrupted her examination of the structure, but was successfully repelled by Forge and Anders' Marine personal security detail. Captain Cutter supported Anders, but ordered that she be extracted should there be any sign of danger. A 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. A large Covenant ground force was subsequently discovered, and Sgt. Īnders and Forge in the relic on Harvest.Īfter 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 be diverted to investigate. Harvest Campaign Main article: Harvest CampaignĪboard the Spirit of Fire, she was loaned the Observation Deck for a workspace, claiming the view of surrounding space "added perspective to her work." Her assigned minder, Sergeant John Forge, was somewhat disagreeable to her, as the two were basically polar opposites and bickered constantly. Later, she was relocated to the UNSC Spirit of Fire. While on board, she determined that while the Covenant were looking for something, they were trying to hide something as well. She then traveled to Epsilon Indi System aboard an ONI vessel UNSC Last Gleaming, where she reviewed the data on the Covenant. She was given "unrestricted" (presumably broad, but limited to her field of study) access to ONI equipment and resources. They showed her classified images of the Covenant on Harvest and snippets of intercepted communications which referred to the planet as a " Treasure World." This piqued Anders' interest, and she agreed to assist ONI in deciphering the Covenant's motives and nature. Anders was furious and demanded to know why she was kidnapped. The man and his accomplices, ONI agents, brought her to an undisclosed location.


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. When stopped on the street by an nondescript stranger, she was told that Dr. In 2531, some time before the Harvest Campaign, she was lecturing on Theoretical Xenobiology at Rishard University. She studied under Doctor Catherine Halsey, though their relationship was tense, with neither holding the other in a fond regard. Professor Ellen Anders was born on the colony of Arcadia.
