Editing The Codex

{{Infobox machinima

|name= The Codex

|image=[[Image:TheCodexlogo.jpg]]

|creators=Alexander Winn, Ryan Luther  

|created= Febuary 9, 2005

|ended= August 13, 2005

|characters= See Below

|episodes= 20, excluding trailer

 

 

Since its initial release on February 9 2005, ''The Codex'' has earned a large international fan base. In his September 29 2005 Long Tail blog entry, Chris Anderson, Editor-in-Chief of [[wikipedia:Wired magazine|''Wired'' magazine]], described ''The Codex'' as the best machinima production that he had ever seen and an excellent example of his [[wikipedia:The Long Tail|Long Tail]] theory.<ref name="Anderson">Chris Anderson (The Long Tail) - 29 September 2005 [http://www.thelongtail.com/the_long_tail/2005/09/friday_fanboy_t_1.html The Codex Series] -- accessed on 2006-04-01</ref> The series won in six categories in the 2005 Rockets on Prisoner Awards,<ref name="Rockets2005">[http://rop2005.thatweasel.tv/index.php?site=O&pg=W "3rd Annual "Rockets on Prisoner"] -- accessed on 2006-04-01</ref> which are intended to recognize exemplary ''Halo'' machinima productions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These Elites work as the right-hands of the various commanders in the Covenant military. Skilled in organization and command, they are the ones who make sure the orders get done. As such, they are a vital part of the Covenant military machine.

====The Guardian====

 

*Voice Actors:Patrick Malone

 

Not much is known about this enigmatic and powerful being, other than it was left behind to run the Codex in the absence of its masters, the Forerunners. The full extent of its powers are not yet known, nor are its true objectives and purpose...

 

====The Guardian Whispers====

*Voice Actors:Lauren Jenks, Alexander Winn

These strange voices seem to be connected with the Guardian in some way, but their true nature is unknown...

====The Chief====

The leader of the Spartans, the Chief is a tough and capable commander. Balancing well the differing strengths of the teams under his command, the Chief is also a force to be reckoned with when the situation calls for him to personally fight on the battlefield. And though his Spartans are usually in high morale under even the worst of circumstances, the Chief is not lacking in the ability to motive his troops in their darkest hours...

*Voice Actor: Alexander Winn

An eccentric little piece of code, Lykurgus is the digital brain of the Spartan force. He provides them with detailed intel on all of their operations, along with spearheading the counter-intelligence effort against the Covenant. His ever-calm and conversational nature can sometimes seem somewhat out of place, especially when his human companions are fighting for their lives.

*Voice Actor: John Gilchrist

Though cocky, Jack knows exactly what his limitations are, and how far he can push himself. A man whose tongue is as quick as his trigger finger, Jack is never one to be last in line. His constant advances toward Candice McKenzie, whom he lovingly refers to as "Candy", are never reciprocated, but he never seems to be discouraged. Underneath his comical, man's-man exterior, though, lies a capable commander and a formidable fighter.

*Voice Actor: Not Cast

Ben loves anything that goes boom. A god with grenades and a rocket launcher, Ben is always excited about the possibility of destroying the entire enemy army in a single strike. He dreams one day of single-handedly destroying a Covenant Battle Carrier in orbit. It would be his biggest work to date.

*Voice Actor: Ross Vick

As Red Team's sniper, Chris is used to being alone for long periods of time. This has led him to be somewhat of a quiet person, but his quiet nature belies his true ferocity. Though a man of few words, Chris can always be called upon to get the job done when a single shot can make more difference than an army in battle.

*Voice Actor: Not Cast

A true berserker at heart, Rick has been known to fling himself into battle with nothing more than his trusty shotgun with little or no regard for his own life. Indeed, Rick's lack of respect for his own life seems to be matched only by his own ability to save it...

*Voice Actor: Art Levy

Ashley is the runt of Red Team. He is a nit-picky little nerd who is often more interested in taking accurate measurements than fighting wars. Although the rest of Red Team gives him a hard time, they actually view him as a little brother and will fight fiercely to defend him in a bind.

====BLUE 1 - Candice McKenzie====

*Voice Actor: Lauren Davis

McKenzie is one of the most brilliant tactical commanders in the UNSC. Because of this, she has been placed in charge of Blue Team, which is often used in special operations and stealth missions, and has turned it into a very formidable fighting force. Her professionalism and no-nonsense attitude, however, is often not enough to ward off the mock-advances of the men around her.

====BLUE 2 - Will Garretson====

*Voice Actor: Ryan Luther

Will can handle any vehicle with ease, and this makes him perfect for recon work and fast, in-and-out jobs. He gets a real thrill out of speed, and loves tinkering with Covenant vehicles, just to see what makes them tick. Although he is a vital part of the team, his terrible sense of humor and badly-timed jokes often bring about awkward moments.

====BLUE 3 - Matt Caine====

*Voice Actor: Not Cast

Matt is the best sniper in the UNSC. His ability to find and hit moving targets at great distances have become legend, a legend which is only fueled by his impersonal, quiet nature.

====BLUE 4 - Frank Davis====

*Voice Actor:Alexander Winn

Frank is Blue Team's own personal Red Team. Never one to retreat from combat, Frank is often at the vanguard of the assault, and while he appreciates thinking things out, Frank has fully embraced the life-lesson, "Shit happens." His penchant for destruction makes him a perfect addition to the otherwise more intellectual Blue Team.

====BLUE 5 - Daniel Davidson====

*Voice Actor: Cal Smellage

A person whose modesty has run amuck, Daniel is never sure enough with his own opinions and intelligence. His opinions of himself, however, are not at all justified, as he is one of the best communications and intelligence officers in the UNSC.

====GREEN 1 - Harvey Guttman====

*Voice Actor: Alexander Winn

A grizzled old leatherneck, Harvey was next in line to be put in command of the Spartans on Arioas II when the planet was attacked. He is the oldest person to survive the SPARTAN program since its beginnings, and is lovingly known among Green Team as "the old man."

====GREEN 2 - James Thomas====

*Voice Actor: Will Robinson

James is incredibly loyal to his teammates and to Green Team itself. He has had occasional doubts about his bravery, which are brought back into sharp focus after he survives the massacre of Green Team.

====GREEN 3 - Jeff Hunt====

*Voice Actor: Not Cast

Jeff doesn't like it when people talk about him.

====GREEN 4 - Sam Malone====

*Voice Actor: Patrick Malone

Sam is a demolitions expert, and a good one. However, he has gained a reputation for being bad luck, and everything that he gets involved in seems to go bad...

*Voice Actor: Ryan Luther

Though a pessimistic complainer, Jake has always been known to get the job done when the situation calls for action. However, when the going gets tough, Jake gets loud. Members of the other teams often say that Green Team is so-named because of the color you turn when you listen to Eric's bellyaching.

*Voice Actor:Ryan Luther

Admiral Jerry B. Jacobs is one of the finer admirals in the UNSC. He majored in Latin in college, but joined the navy when the Covenant attacked. He rose quickly through the ranks, and is a master at adapting famous strategies from the ancient world into 26th century equivalents. When he was placed in command of the UNSC Battlecruiser Aeneas it made headlines in almost every UNSC military magazine.

====The crew of the UNSC Aeneas====

*Voice Actor:Margaret Thompson, Alexander Winn

The crew of the UNSC Battlecruiser Aeneas is a skillful and capable crew. They are quite loyal to their commander, Admiral Jacobs, except perhaps when he quotes ancient Greek and Roman texts before battles.

*Voice Actor:Ryan Luther

The leader of the ODSTs is as hard a man as you will ever meet. Toughened up by countless orbital insertions and Cuban cigars, this man is a force to be reckoned with.

*Voice Actor:Meghan Foster, Ryan Luther, Patrick Malone, Alexander Winn

The Orbital Drop Shock Troopers were the toughest the UNSC had to offer before the SPARTAN II project. Because of their unique method of deployment, a one-man drop pod designed to make tactical drops from space onto any point on a planet's surface, they are more commonly known as the Helljumpers. After crashing to a planet's surface in a disposable vehicle barely able to endure the extreme conditions of uncontrolled spaceflight and atmospheric reentry, facing an army of hundreds of thousands of alien zealots bent on destroying mankind is a vacation. Although they lack the genetic and cybernetic augmentation of the Spartans, the ODSTs can hold their own — and hold their ground — in just about any situation.

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