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|name= The Codex
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|creators=Alexander Winn, Ryan Luther  
|image =[[File:TheCodexlogo.jpg|250px]]
|created= Febuary 9, 2005
|created =Alexander Winn, Ryan Luther  
|ended= August 13, 2005
|director =
|characters= See Below
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|episodes= 20, excluding trailer
|release =February 9, 2005 - August 13, 2005
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|episode =21
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'''''The Codex''''' is a 21-episode online [[machinima]] series made by [http://edgeworksentertainment.com/ Edgeworks Entertainment] and set in the ''Halo'' video game universe. Along with its prequel, ''The Heretic'', ''The Codex'' is part of the greater ''Codex Series''. Written and directed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Winn Alexander Winn] and produced by Alexander Winn and Ryan Luther, the series relates the story of a Covenant invasion of a Human world in order to recover a Forerunner artifact, and the ensuing Human resistance of that invasion.


'''''The Codex''''' is a 20-episode online [[machinima]] series made by Edgeworks Entertainment and set in the ''Halo'' video game universe. Along with its prequel, ''The Heretic'', ''The Codex'' is part of the greater ''Codex Series''. Written and directed by Alexander Winn and produced by Alexander Winn and Ryan Luther, the series relates the story of a [[Covenant]] invasion of a Human world in order to recover a [[The Forerunners|Forerunner]] artifact, and the ensuing Human resistance of that invasion.  
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.


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.
On August 13, 2005, the 20th episode of ''The Codex'' was released, bringing the series to a conclusion. The production team set the episode limit at 20 because they wanted to end the series before leaving for college. However, the team was also careful to leave a cliffhanger ending, so if they wanted to continue the series, they would have that option. On February 9, 2006, it was announced that a prequel to ''The Codex'', entitled ''The Heretic'', was in the planning stages and was to debut in the upcoming summer. The trailers were released in the order of "The Heretic Trailer" "The Drama Trailer" and "The Action Trailer". The Action Trailer also set the date for the first episode of The Heretic which was February 9, 2007.


On August 13 2005, the 20th episode of ''The Codex'' was released, bringing the series to a conclusion. The production team set the episode limit at 20 because they wanted to end the series before leaving for college. However, the team was also careful to leave a cliffhanger ending, so if they wanted to continue the series, they *[would have that option. On February 9 2006, it was announced that a prequel to ''The Codex'', entitled ''[[The Heretic (Machinima Series)|The Heretic]]'', was in the planning stages and was to debut in the upcoming summer. Just lately they released "The Heretic Trailer" "The Drama Trailer" and "The Action Trailer". The Action Trailer also set the date for the first episode of The Heretic which will be on Febuary,9 2007.
==Episodes==
===The Announcement Trailer===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVn-kaBjFKE&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=1 The Codex announcement trailer]
*Release: February 9, 2005 Length: 3m 7s Resolution: 320 x 216


==Characters==
;Episode Summary:
===Covenant===
The first movie released by the Codex Crew, this trailer was designed to build anticipation for the release of Episode 1, scheduled for February 9th 2005. After being announced on halo.bungie.org, so many people attempted to access the trailer that we used up our monthly quota of bandwidth in three and a half hours, and our server crashed. We got the site back up and running the next day, and the trailer remained one of our most popular videos ever since.
====The Praetor====
*Voice Actor: Patrick Malone


One of the highest ranking generals in the Covenant Army, the Praetor was in charge of the group that first detected the Codex's signal. However, his main mistake came when he rushed in to investigate, rather than alerting the proper religious authorities, a fact which has made him suspect in the eyes of the Prophets. Although he recieved a reprimand, his skill as a commander made him the most obvious choice to lead the invasion and occupation, and it seemed that his simple transgression would soon be forgotten. However, though the Prophets may forgive, they never forget ...
===Episode 1: The Gathering Storm===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHe8eVNQ4f8&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=2 Episode One]
*Release: February 9, 2005 Length: 4m 26s Resolution: 320 x 216


Filmography
;Episode Summary:
*Episode 1 - The Gathering Storm
The Praetor, a high-ranking Covenant general, is brought before the Council to be interrogated after he rushed in to investigate a signal he believed was coming from the ancient Forerunner structure known as The Codex. His failure to alert the proper religious authorities made him the subject of great suspicion, but he is able to prove himself innocent of malicious intent. Due to his legendary skill, he is given command of the invasion of the planet Ariaos II and the capture of The Codex. Meanwhile, the Spartans detect the Covenant invasion force en route, and begin to make preparations for the defense of the planet.
*Episode 2 - First Strike
*Episode 3 - Aftermath
*Episode 5 - Shadows in the Dark
*Episode 8 - Opening Moves
*Episode 11 - Balance of Power
*Episode 16 - Betrayal
*Episode 18 - Rallying the Troops
*Episode 19 - Power Plays
*Episode 20 - The End Of All Things


====The Cleric====
===Episode 2: First Strike===
*Voice Actor: Alexander Winn
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGeRorCMyv8&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=3 Episode Two]
*Release: February 16, 2005 Length: 4m 31s Resolution: 320 x 216


An ambitious and ruthless Covenant religious leader, the Cleric is the Prophets' spy among the invasion force. He is very dubious of the Praetor's true aims, and is constantly working to undermine the Praetor's authority and seize control for himself. The Cleric commands the Seraphim, the most hardened warriors in the Covenant military. The Cleric also despises the SpecOps Commander, both because she is a female and because her SpecOps Elites constitute the greatest counter-balance to the Cleric’s Seraphim.
;Episode Summary:
The Praetor, from the flagship of the Covenant fleet orbiting the planet, orders the invasion to begin. The plan calls for a Special Operations team to secure the cave in which the Codex is located, and then for a full invasion of the planet once the Codex is declared safe. Meanwhile, on the surface, Green Team is guarding the cave housing the alien structure when they are ambushed by the spec ops Elites. After a quick but bloody struggle, Green 2 is ordered to flee from the cave to get re-enforcements. He protests, wishing to stay with his team, but is forced to follow orders. He makes his way out of the cave, fights through a nearby city, captures a Covenant Banshee, and heads back to Delta Base.


Awards & Honors:Nominated: Best Villain - Alexander Winn as The Cleric, 2005 "RoP" Awards
===Episode 3: Aftermath===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkfjJ2RX2mY&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=4 Episode Three]
*Release: February 23, 2005 Length: 6m 33s Resolution: 320 x 216


Filmography
;Episode Summary:
The Praetor moves his command headquarters into the Olympia cave system. Soon after settling in, he is alerted to the presence of a very high-ranking Covenant religious official: the Cleric. A member of the religious elite, the Cleric proves himself to be a magnanimous and complimentary person, until his authority is questioned. When the Praetor introduces the Cleric to the Special Operations Commander, Anda Sofadee, the Cleric directly insults her competence based on that fact that she is a female. This eruption of anger on the part of the Cleric almost leads to a brawl between the Cleric and the spec ops Commander, but the Praetor separates them. When the spec ops Commander is dismissed, though, the Cleric turns his wrath against the Praetor and tells him in no uncertain terms that the Cleric will be watching his every move. After a cold but wrathful quarrel, the two separate and the Cleric orders the Seraphim, his personal guard, to keep an eye on the Praetor. The stage is set for a power struggle within the Covenant hierarchy.
*Episode 3 - Aftermath
*Episode 8 - Opening Moves
*Episode 11 - Balance of Power
*Episode 16 - Betrayal
*Episode 19 - Power Plays
*Episode 20 - The End Of All Things


====Commander Anda Sofadee====
===Episode 4: Regrouping===
*Voice Actor: Meghan Foster
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7fkgPil1IQ&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=5 Episode Four]
*Release: March 2, 2005 Length: 5m 28s Resolution: 320 x 216


A tough-as-nails commander and incredible soldier, the SpecOps Commander's only crime was being born female. Although this would have been enough to keep most Elites out of a command position, or even out of the armed forces at all, the SpecOps Commander's skill is such that she had to be given some command, lest she cause unrest within the ranks of the Elites. However, she has been put in command of what is essentially a suicide squad, and each time she completes a mission successfully is one more bafflement for those who believe her to be inherently incompetent. Her only true ally, aside from her fanatically loyal subordinates, is the Praetor, who sees no difference between great warriors based on anything but merit, and certainly not on gender.
;Episode Summary:
Back at Delta Base, the Chief and Red Team prepare to join the fight against the Covenant. Green 2 makes his way back to the base in the captured Banshee, but not before almost being shot out of the sky by Blue Team. As everyone arrives at the base, Jack comes out to meet Candy, and they have a less than warm exchange. Before they can really lay into each other, though, they are called into the Briefing Room to talk to Lykurgus and the Chief. The four of them discuss their options, and decide to attempt encoding a message into the energy bursts sent out by the Codex in an effort to contact Earth. Blue Team is given the mission, while Red Team is ordered to hang back and help plan future strategy against the Covenant.


*Awards & Honors:Nominated Best Female Performance-Meghan Foster as Anda Sofadee,2005 "RoP"Awards
===Episode 5: Shadows in the Dark===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6CT4Q7Fn3c&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=6 Episode Five]
Filmography
*release: March 9, 2005 Length: 5m 23s Resolution: 320 x 216


*Episode 3 - Aftermath
;Episode Summary:
*Episode 8 - Opening Moves
The Praetor learns of Green 2's position, and thus the location of Delta Base, by tracking the captured Banshee. He orders an expedition be sent under Erda Renadee, the Battlefield Commander, to destroy the Spartan base. Meanwhile, Blue Team arrives at the dish at the top of the Codex, with a mission to encode a signal into the bursts sent out by the structure. Although they sense that something is wrong, they cannot find any Elites in the entire complex. The Elites are cloaked, setting up a checkmate move with which they can eliminate all of the Spartans at once, and thus minimize the casualties. Finally, though, Blues 1 and 2 manage to find two uncloaked Elites and reveal the potential ambush. An alarm is raised, and the Spartans prepare for battle.
*Episode 11 - Balance of Power
*Episode 16 - Betrayal
*Episode 18 - Power Plays
*Episode 19 - Power Plays
*Episode 20 - The End Of All Things


====Erda Renadee====
===Episode 6: Ambush===
*Voice Actor: Ryan Luther
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FJFhLKE-_w&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=7 Episode Six]
*Release: March 16, 2005 Length: 3m 42s Resolution: 320 x 216


While the SpecOps Commander is usually only sent on high profile missions, the Battlefield Commander is dispatched on the more standard military expeditions. His skill at commanding troops in the field makes him an invaluable resource to the Praetor, but his uncompromising and often headstrong manner makes him unsuited to the political maneuvers that the higher-echelon Elites have come to take for granted. But on the battlefield politics does not matter, only victory does. Victory is the Battlefield Commander's specialty.
;Episode Summary:
As Blue 2 alerts the other Spartans to the presence of the Elites, the trap is sprung. Hordes of Covenant rush the Humans, who quickly fall back into a corner. As Blue Team prepares to make its last stand, they radio Delta Base for reinforcements, only to learn that Delta Base is itself under attack by a massive Covenant army. After a long bombardment, the Spartans at Delta Base retaliate with a volley of rockets and prepare to defend the base.


Filmography
===Episode 7: The Siege of Delta Base===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIfnnx1a6sY&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=8 Episode Seven]
*Release: March 30, 2005 Length: 3m 35s Resolution: 320 x 216


*Episode 6 - Ambush
;Episode Summary:
*Episode 7 - The Siege of Delta Base
As waves of Elites assault the base, the Spartans inside are forced to fall back and relinquish the dock. Jack, who had been guarding the dock, looks out into the Covenant army and sees a Red Officer commanding the nearby forces. He quickly decides to eliminate that commanding officer, and starts a death-defying rampage across the field to get to him. After killing him, though, Jack is cornered by Covenant artillery and infantry. But just before they can fire, Blue Team miraculously appears in the Warthogs and slices through the Covenant lines, throwing the Elites into disarray.
*Episode 8 - Opening Moves
*Episode 12 - Emergency Response
*Episode 13 - Cornered
*Episode 14 - The Calm Before The Storm
*Episode 15 - Cry "Havoc!"


====Project Foreman Orma Zemalee====  
===Episode 8: Opening Moves===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ2J6p9DBM4&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=9 Episode Eight]
*Release: April 7, 2005 Length: 5m 59s Resolution: 320 x 216


*Voice Actor: Ryan Luther
;Episode Summary:
The Praetor delivers a welcome address to the Foreman and his Engineers, who have come to excavate the rest of the Codex and attempt to activate it. After his speech, the Praetor notices several of the Cleric's Seraphim guarding a door. He dispatches the Special Operations Commander to investigate, but she is blocked when the Captain of the Seraphim arrives on the scene. When she returns with a lance of her Special Operations Elites, she finds the room empty and abandoned. However, unbeknownst to her, the Cleric had already ordered that the contents of that room be brought before him for interrogation. It is a prisoner: a Spartan known as Green 4.


The leader of the civilian population and the engineering crew, the Foreman is in charge of the actual excavation and handling of the Codex itself. Although he is by his nature a-political, he is often drawn into the middle of the Praetor and Cleric's power plays. However, at his core he is a simple scientist who values little more than peace and discovery.
===Episode 9: Remembrance===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKGa5u9XnzQ&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=10 Episode Nine]
*Release: April 14, 2005 Length: 3m 45s Resolution: 320 x 216


Filmography
;Episode Summary:
Green 2 goes on a walk alone out in the field near Delta Base, remembering the day his whole team was killed. When asked about what he is thinking by Jack, he admits that he is having regrets about leaving his team. In the meantime, Lykurgus intercepts a Covenant signal hinting at a Human prisoner being held in the Olympia caves, and the decision is made to rescue him.
*Episode 8 - Opening Moves
*Episode 11 - Balance of Power
*Episode 16 - Betrayal


====The Captain of the Seraphim====
===Episode 10: Rescue===
*Voice Actor: Alexander Winn
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqJkTmVP6QM&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=11 Episode Ten]
*Release: May 4, 2005 Length: 5m 45s Resolution: 320 x 216


The Captain of the Seraphim is considered by many to be the greatest warrior in the Covenant. He leads the Seraphim, the most feared order of religious warriors the Covenant has ever known. They are the ones who lead the crusade to recover the Forerunner ruins and their sole reason for existing is to wage the Great Crusade.
;Episode Summary:
After sneaking into the cave through an abandoned mineshaft, the Spartans get into position and launch the attack. They rescue Green 4 from his cell and fight their way out of the cave, but Green 2 sacrifices his life to buy them time so they can escape.


Filmography
===Episode 11: Balance of Power===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2vXgzvMcUA&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=12 Episode Eleven]
*Episode 8 - Opening Moves
*Release: May 12, 2005 Length: 3m 45s Resolution: 320 x 216
*Episode 10 - Rescue
*Episode 13 - Cornered
*Episode 16 - Betrayal
*Episode 17 - The Praeceptor
*Episode 19 - Power Plays
*Episode 20 - The End Of All Things


====The Seraphim====
;Episode Summary:
*Voice Actors: Patrick Malone, Alexander Winn
The Praetor and the Cleric are fighting again, this time about whose fault it was that the prisoner escaped. The Foreman announces that he has found a potential entrance through a ventilation shaft, but the Cleric does not allow the blasting that would be required to open the tunnel. The Cleric then makes a chilling remark: if the Praetor does not act quickly, the Cleric will arrest him and take over the operations around the Codex.


The Seraphim are the toughest and most brutal soldiers in the Covenant arsenal, and their Captain is an unmistakable presence in any situation. The runes on their armor denote the Seraphim as a religious order of warriors, and they answer only to the Prophets and their religious aids. Unceasingly loyal and relentlessly persistant, the Seraphim are the most powerful military force on the planet, one which the Praetor must find a way to counter-balance if he is to keep his position.
===Episode 12: Emergency Response===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7_NFDXjtYY&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=13 Episode Twelve]
*Release: June 3, 2005 Length: 6m 40s Resolution: 320 x 216


Filmography
;Episode Summary:
Responding to the Spartans' call for help, a small flotilla of UNSC ships appears in orbit. They are quickly destroyed by the Covenant fleet, but not before many ODSTs make it to the surface alive. Meanwhile, the Spartans return to Delta Base and find it occupied by Erda Renadee's Elites, and are forced to find a new home. After hooking up with the ODSTs and their leader, Sergeant Henderson, who were holed up in the wreckage of their destroyed ship, the Humans make their way to a remote mountain fortress called Mt Jefferson.


*Episode 3 - Aftermath
===Episode 13: Cornered===
*Episode 8 - Opening Moves
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKv3iwMHgYk&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=14 Episode Thirteen]
*Episode 10 - Rescue
*Release: June 10, 2005 Length: 3m 47s Resolution: 320 x 216
*Episode 13 - Cornered  
*Episode 16 - Betrayal
*Episode 17 - The Praeceptor
*Episode 19 - Power Plays
*Episode 20 - The End Of All Things


====The Elite Ambassador====
;Episode Summary:
*Voice Actor: Alexander Winn
Erda Renadee follows the Spartans to the crash site of the Human starship, killing the last few ODSTs left there. The Spartans arrive at Mt Jefferson and start to get set up, but before they know it, Erda's army appears outside the gates and begins the siege of Mt Jefferson.


The Elite Ambassador is a largely vestigial post from the days before the Covenant was united. In the Old Times his job was not too dissimilar from Ambassadors on our own planet. However, when the Covenant was formed the position became more of a proselytizer, negotiating the entry of new races into the Covenant. It should be noted, however, that the Ambassadors are often used to negotiate false surrenders, after which the now-unarmed enemies are slaughtered.
===Episode 14: The Calm Before The Storm===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtvX2jQCavc&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=15 Episode Fourteen]
*Release: June 17, 2005 Length: 4m 5s Resolution: 320 x 216


Filmography
;Episode Summary:
The Covenant are repelling all the Human attempts to destroy their tanks with anti-rocket guns. The situation is a stand-off, until the Covenant send out their Ambassador to try to negotiate the Humans' surrender. Sergeant Henderson does not take kindly to this and shoots the Ambassador in the face, thereby bringing the full retaliatory strike down upon the Humans. The battle is joined...


*Episode 14 - The Calm Before The Storm
===Episode 15: Cry "Havoc!"===
*Episode 20 - The End Of All Things
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM7rrapkx7s&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=16 Episode Fifteen]
*Release: July 2, 2005 Length: 7m 39s Resolution: 320 x 216


====The Prophet of Truth====
;Episode Summary:
*Voice Actor: Alexander Winn
The Humans are holding the fortress against the relentless attacks by the Covenant, but Erda's forces tunnel under the wall and send several cloaked Elites into the fortress to open the gate. Jack realizes the plan, but is too late to stop the Elites from slaughtering the wounded Humans and opening the gate. Elites pour into Mt Jefferson, and Erda Renadee personally joins the fight, killing Sergeant Henderson with his own blade. He then sees Jack and immediately recognizes him as the reason for Erda's failure at Delta Base. Driven into a blood-rage, Erda attacks Jack and is killed. As Elites continue to fight through the open gate, the Chief is forced to order an evacuation of the fortress. The Humans flee through the tunnels in the back of the base, and some drive the Warthogs straight out through the Covenant army. They leave a little surprise behind them, though: a bomb which destroys Erda's army.


The Prophet of Truth is the head of the Triumvirate, and therefore of the Council and the Covenant at large. He is a subtle, amoral Prophet whose belief in the Great Journey is completely unshakable. He views his job as being to insure the Great Journey, and any method that can aid that objective should be used without hesitation, not matter the cost. Although he allowed the Praetor to command the Expeditionary Force dispatched to activate the Codex, he does not trust the Praetor for a moment. Therefore, he sent his personal aid, the Cleric, to keep an eye on the Praetor during this critical time.
===Episode 16: Betrayal===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FmOhdEb30o&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=17 Episode Sixteen]
*Release: July 15, 2005 Length: 7m Resolution: 320 x 216


Filmography
;Episode Summary:
The Cleric chastises the Praetor about his loss at Mt Jefferson, then meets the Foreman, who is on his way to meet with the Praetor. The Foreman says that they have found an entrance to the Codex, and they only need to summon the Praeceptor to enter. The Cleric asks the Foreman to not tell the Praetor, but the Foreman refuses to conspire against his commanding officer. The Cleric then tells his Seraphim to kill the Foreman. However, Anda Sofadee hears of this plot and the Praetor orders her to have her Special Operations Elites shadow the Foreman and protect him. The Foreman begins to notice this, though, and thinks that the Praetor is trying to kill him. He goes to the Cleric for help. The Cleric assigns two Seraphim to "guard" the Foreman. Merely minutes after, the Foreman is murdered by the Seraphim in secret.


*Episode 1 - The Gathering Storm
===Episode 17: The Praeceptor===
*Episode 20 - The End Of All Things
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92kfAa29e-s&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=18 Episode Seventeen]
*Release: July 22, 2005 Length: 5m 45s Resolution: 320 x 216


====The Prophet of Mercy====
;Episode Summary:
*Voice Actor: Ryan Luther
The Seraphim arrive at the Temple of the Holy Praeceptor. They are shadowed by ODSTs, who follow them inside the temple. Inside, they are slaughtered by the Seraphim, who then begin the activation of the altar and the summoning of the Praeceptor. Another group of ODSTs enter just in time to witness the Captain of the Seraphim become the Praeceptor himself. He then levitates up into the air and destroys the ODSTs with a huge blast of energy. The remaining Humans outside the Temple are no match as the Seraphim begin their journey back to the Codex.


The Prophet of Mercy is the oldest member of the Triumvirate, and one of the senior Prophets on the Council. His name has come to be a dark joke among many on the Council: he is often the most vengeful and damning of the Prophets in the Triumvirate, a voice from the harsh past come to haunt the present. Luckily, however, he has been something of a mentor to the Praetor, and pushes for the Praetor to be placed in command of the Expeditionary Force sent to activate the Codex.
Awards & Honors: WINNER: Best Editing, Sound, and FX, 2005 "Rockets on Prisoner" Halo Machinima Awards.


Filmography
===Episode 18: Rallying the Troops===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK0rbqjLrPM&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=19 Episode Eighteen]
*Release: August 2, 2005 Length: 8m 27s Resolution: 320 x 216


*Episode 1 - The Gathering Storm
;Episode Summary:
The Chief examines the dead bodies of the ODSTs, and the Praetor realizes that the Humans are headed for the Codex. Lykurgus learns the function of the Codex: to activate the Halos and destroy all sentient life in the galaxy. Realizing the incredible danger that the Codex represents, the Humans decide to destroy it. At the same time, the Praetor and his troops prepare to defend it to the last man. The stage is set for the final battle for the future of the Codex.


====The Prophet of Regret====
Awards & Honors: WINNER: Best Screenplay, 2005 "Rockets on Prisoner" Halo Machinima Awards WINNER: Best Musical Score, 2005 "Rockets on Prisoner" Halo Machinima Awards.
*Voice Actors: Ryan Luther


The Prophet of Regret is the newest member of the Triumvirate, appointed after his predecessor died from extreme old-age. As such, he is often the most zealous and brash of the three Prophets that make up the Triumvirate, lacking Mercy's age and Truth's subtlety. Unlike Mercy, Regret is has no predisposition to like the Praetor, and he takes the Praetor's failure to alert the Council of the Codex's existence promptly as a personal affront. It will be up to Truth to decide whether to punish the Praetor or place him in charge of the Expeditionary Force...
===Episode 19: Power Plays===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3FH6rMkKGI&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=20 Episode Nineteen]
*Release: August 6, 2005 Length: 5m 22s Resolution: 320 x 216


Filmography
;Episode Summary:
The Praetor goes to personally command the defense of the city surrounding the Codex, and establishes the battle lines. Jack shows a little bit of tenderness toward Candy, but then rushes off into battle as the fighting begins. A hard fight begins through the city toward the Codex, but the Praetor is forced to return to the cave when he is told that the Cleric is about to enter the Codex without him. After an attempt to arrest the Cleric, the Praeceptor destroys the Praetor's warriors and arrests the Praetor. The Cleric enters the Codex at last, with the Praetor as his prisoner.


*Episode 1 - The Gathering Storm
Awards & Honors: Nominated: Best Musical Score, 2005 "Rockets on Prisoner" Halo Machinima Awards.


====Covenant Aides====
===Episode 20: The End of All Things===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txFagoJhqyg&list=PL00FD41CCB7A3FDF4&index=21 Episode Twenty]
*Release: August 13, 2005 Length: 13m 32s Resolution: 320 x 216


*Voice Actors:Ryan Luther, Alexander Winn, Ryan Terry
;Episode Summary:
The Cleric enters the Great Chamber and is introduced to the Guardian. Meanwhile, Anda Sofadee hears of the Praetor's arrest and takes control of the Covenant Army, with the intention of rescuing the Praetor and killing the Cleric. The Humans continue to fight into the caves, and sneak into the Codex through the ventilation shaft discovered by the Foreman. Three sides of a battle hurdle toward each other as The Codex reaches its stunning finale!


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.
Awards & Honors: WINNER: Best Movie of 2004-2005, 2005 "Rockets on Prisoner" Halo Machinima Awards WINNER: Best Halo 2 Movie, 2005 "Rockets on Prisoner" Halo Machinima Awards WINNER: Best Action Sequence, 2005 "Rockets on Prisoner" Halo Machinima Awards Nominated: Best Cinematography, 2005 "Rockets on Prisoner" Halo Machinima Awards.


Filmography
===Episode 15: Behind The Scenes===
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkVdtOXKBw0 Behind the Scenes of Episode 15]
*Episode 2 - First Strike
*Release: July 1, 2005 Length: 2m 44s Resolution: 320 x 216
*Episode 3 - Aftermath
*Episode 5 - Shadows in the Dark
*Episode 7 - The Siege of Delta Base
*Episode 8 - Opening Moves
*Episode 11 - Balance of Power
*Episode 12 - Emergency Response
*Episode 14 - The Calm Before The Storm
*Episode 15 - Cry "Havoc!"
*Episode 16 - Betrayal
*Episode 18 - Rallying the Troops
*Episode 19 - Power Plays
*Episode 20 - The End Of All Things
 
====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...
 
Filmography
 
*Episode 20 - The End Of All Things
 
====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...
 
Filmography
 
*Episode 20 - The End Of All Things
 
===Human===
====The Chief====
*Voice Actor: Patrick Malone
 
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...
 
Filmography
 
*Episode 4 - Regrouping
*Episode 6 - Ambush
*Episode 7 - The Siege of Delta Base
*Episode 9 - Remembrance
*Episode 10 - Rescue
*Episode 12 - Emergency Response
*Episode 13 - Cornered
*Episode 14 - The Calm Before The Storm
*Episode 15 - Cry "Havoc!"
*Episode 18 - Rallying the Troops
*Episode 19 - Power Plays
*Episode 20 - The End Of All Things
 
====Lykurgus====
*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.
 
Filmography
 
*Episode 2 - First Strike
*Episode 4 - Regrouping
*Episode 9 - Remembrance
*Episode 10 - Rescue
*Episode 12 - Emergency Response
*Episode 13 - Cornered
*Episode 18 - Rallying the Troops
*Episode 19 - Power Plays
*Episode 20 - The End Of All Things
 
====RED 1 - Jack Foster====
*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.
 
====RED 2 - Ben Jefferson====
*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.
 
====RED 3 - Chris Hobart====
*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.
 
====RED 4 - Rick Daniels====
*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...
 
====RED 5 - Ashley Jenkins====
*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...
 
====GREEN 5 - Eric Dedman====
*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.
 
====Admiral Jerry B. Jacobs====
*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.
 
====ODST Sergeant Henderson====
 
*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.
 
====The ODSTs====
 
*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.
;Episode Summary:
This fun little video was released with Episode 15 and documented some of the bloopers and funny moments the crew experienced while making the epic battle featured in Episode 15 - Cry "Havoc!"


==Internal Links==
== Feature film ==
On 9th February 2014, Edgeworks released a single continuous film, totaling 110 minutes in length.<ref name="feature">[http://www.edgeworksent.com/?page=video&videotag=tc0121 '''Edgeworks Entertainment''': ''The Codex Feature Film'']</ref> The film features an special original score for the first four episodes of the film.


*[[The Heretic (Machinima Series)|The Heretic]]
== Sources ==
{{Ref/Sources}}


==Sources==
{{Fan Works}}
<references />


==Episodes==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuJhA3bwD68 The Codex announcement trailer]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvl9q4iBPD8 Episode One]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il9sHGOvpRk Episode Two]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEgLDW-EhjY Episode Three]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z29rRdImlOY Episode Four]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1mq0yDViXE Episode Five]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NXLF3uaHQQ Episode Six]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5wXGBfmMRE Episode Seven]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUDszhby-hg Episode Eight]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbGy3ShIjVw Episode Nine]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj2fl1Yw7tY Episode Ten]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHOuyBk8YHs Episode Eleven]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgy3G8qe_SY Episode Twelve]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16ZmGH8dPE4 Episode Thirteen]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WpR1egMsfQ Episode Fourteen]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OlANBe1Stw Episode Fifteen]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvsrsK8UqMQ Episode Sixteen]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Hqpt5Lbono Episode Seventeen]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-a4J3D-x1s Episode Eighteen]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NT2iPSSRFI Episode Nineteen]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjaeRM-WxXk Episode Twenty Part1]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl8PsYMlpog Episode Twenty Part2]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkVdtOXKBw0 Behind the Scenes of Episode 15]
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The Codex
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Created by:

Alexander Winn, Ryan Luther

Release(s):

February 9, 2005 - August 13, 2005

Number of episodes:

21

 

The Codex is a 21-episode online machinima series made by Edgeworks Entertainment and set in the Halo video game universe. Along with its prequel, The Heretic, The Codex is part of the greater Codex Series. Written and directed by Alexander Winn and produced by Alexander Winn and Ryan Luther, the series relates the story of a Covenant invasion of a Human world in order to recover a Forerunner artifact, and the ensuing Human resistance of that invasion.

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 Wired magazine, described The Codex as the best machinima production that he had ever seen and an excellent example of his Long Tail theory.[1] The series won in six categories in the 2005 Rockets on Prisoner Awards,[2] which are intended to recognize exemplary Halo machinima productions.

On August 13, 2005, the 20th episode of The Codex was released, bringing the series to a conclusion. The production team set the episode limit at 20 because they wanted to end the series before leaving for college. However, the team was also careful to leave a cliffhanger ending, so if they wanted to continue the series, they would have that option. On February 9, 2006, it was announced that a prequel to The Codex, entitled The Heretic, was in the planning stages and was to debut in the upcoming summer. The trailers were released in the order of "The Heretic Trailer" "The Drama Trailer" and "The Action Trailer". The Action Trailer also set the date for the first episode of The Heretic which was February 9, 2007.

Episodes[edit]

The Announcement Trailer[edit]

Episode Summary

The first movie released by the Codex Crew, this trailer was designed to build anticipation for the release of Episode 1, scheduled for February 9th 2005. After being announced on halo.bungie.org, so many people attempted to access the trailer that we used up our monthly quota of bandwidth in three and a half hours, and our server crashed. We got the site back up and running the next day, and the trailer remained one of our most popular videos ever since.

Episode 1: The Gathering Storm[edit]

  • Episode One
  • Release: February 9, 2005 Length: 4m 26s Resolution: 320 x 216
Episode Summary

The Praetor, a high-ranking Covenant general, is brought before the Council to be interrogated after he rushed in to investigate a signal he believed was coming from the ancient Forerunner structure known as The Codex. His failure to alert the proper religious authorities made him the subject of great suspicion, but he is able to prove himself innocent of malicious intent. Due to his legendary skill, he is given command of the invasion of the planet Ariaos II and the capture of The Codex. Meanwhile, the Spartans detect the Covenant invasion force en route, and begin to make preparations for the defense of the planet.

Episode 2: First Strike[edit]

  • Episode Two
  • Release: February 16, 2005 Length: 4m 31s Resolution: 320 x 216
Episode Summary

The Praetor, from the flagship of the Covenant fleet orbiting the planet, orders the invasion to begin. The plan calls for a Special Operations team to secure the cave in which the Codex is located, and then for a full invasion of the planet once the Codex is declared safe. Meanwhile, on the surface, Green Team is guarding the cave housing the alien structure when they are ambushed by the spec ops Elites. After a quick but bloody struggle, Green 2 is ordered to flee from the cave to get re-enforcements. He protests, wishing to stay with his team, but is forced to follow orders. He makes his way out of the cave, fights through a nearby city, captures a Covenant Banshee, and heads back to Delta Base.

Episode 3: Aftermath[edit]

  • Episode Three
  • Release: February 23, 2005 Length: 6m 33s Resolution: 320 x 216
Episode Summary

The Praetor moves his command headquarters into the Olympia cave system. Soon after settling in, he is alerted to the presence of a very high-ranking Covenant religious official: the Cleric. A member of the religious elite, the Cleric proves himself to be a magnanimous and complimentary person, until his authority is questioned. When the Praetor introduces the Cleric to the Special Operations Commander, Anda Sofadee, the Cleric directly insults her competence based on that fact that she is a female. This eruption of anger on the part of the Cleric almost leads to a brawl between the Cleric and the spec ops Commander, but the Praetor separates them. When the spec ops Commander is dismissed, though, the Cleric turns his wrath against the Praetor and tells him in no uncertain terms that the Cleric will be watching his every move. After a cold but wrathful quarrel, the two separate and the Cleric orders the Seraphim, his personal guard, to keep an eye on the Praetor. The stage is set for a power struggle within the Covenant hierarchy.

Episode 4: Regrouping[edit]

  • Episode Four
  • Release: March 2, 2005 Length: 5m 28s Resolution: 320 x 216
Episode Summary

Back at Delta Base, the Chief and Red Team prepare to join the fight against the Covenant. Green 2 makes his way back to the base in the captured Banshee, but not before almost being shot out of the sky by Blue Team. As everyone arrives at the base, Jack comes out to meet Candy, and they have a less than warm exchange. Before they can really lay into each other, though, they are called into the Briefing Room to talk to Lykurgus and the Chief. The four of them discuss their options, and decide to attempt encoding a message into the energy bursts sent out by the Codex in an effort to contact Earth. Blue Team is given the mission, while Red Team is ordered to hang back and help plan future strategy against the Covenant.

Episode 5: Shadows in the Dark[edit]

  • Episode Five
  • release: March 9, 2005 Length: 5m 23s Resolution: 320 x 216
Episode Summary

The Praetor learns of Green 2's position, and thus the location of Delta Base, by tracking the captured Banshee. He orders an expedition be sent under Erda Renadee, the Battlefield Commander, to destroy the Spartan base. Meanwhile, Blue Team arrives at the dish at the top of the Codex, with a mission to encode a signal into the bursts sent out by the structure. Although they sense that something is wrong, they cannot find any Elites in the entire complex. The Elites are cloaked, setting up a checkmate move with which they can eliminate all of the Spartans at once, and thus minimize the casualties. Finally, though, Blues 1 and 2 manage to find two uncloaked Elites and reveal the potential ambush. An alarm is raised, and the Spartans prepare for battle.

Episode 6: Ambush[edit]

  • Episode Six
  • Release: March 16, 2005 Length: 3m 42s Resolution: 320 x 216
Episode Summary

As Blue 2 alerts the other Spartans to the presence of the Elites, the trap is sprung. Hordes of Covenant rush the Humans, who quickly fall back into a corner. As Blue Team prepares to make its last stand, they radio Delta Base for reinforcements, only to learn that Delta Base is itself under attack by a massive Covenant army. After a long bombardment, the Spartans at Delta Base retaliate with a volley of rockets and prepare to defend the base.

Episode 7: The Siege of Delta Base[edit]

  • Episode Seven
  • Release: March 30, 2005 Length: 3m 35s Resolution: 320 x 216
Episode Summary

As waves of Elites assault the base, the Spartans inside are forced to fall back and relinquish the dock. Jack, who had been guarding the dock, looks out into the Covenant army and sees a Red Officer commanding the nearby forces. He quickly decides to eliminate that commanding officer, and starts a death-defying rampage across the field to get to him. After killing him, though, Jack is cornered by Covenant artillery and infantry. But just before they can fire, Blue Team miraculously appears in the Warthogs and slices through the Covenant lines, throwing the Elites into disarray.

Episode 8: Opening Moves[edit]

  • Episode Eight
  • Release: April 7, 2005 Length: 5m 59s Resolution: 320 x 216
Episode Summary

The Praetor delivers a welcome address to the Foreman and his Engineers, who have come to excavate the rest of the Codex and attempt to activate it. After his speech, the Praetor notices several of the Cleric's Seraphim guarding a door. He dispatches the Special Operations Commander to investigate, but she is blocked when the Captain of the Seraphim arrives on the scene. When she returns with a lance of her Special Operations Elites, she finds the room empty and abandoned. However, unbeknownst to her, the Cleric had already ordered that the contents of that room be brought before him for interrogation. It is a prisoner: a Spartan known as Green 4.

Episode 9: Remembrance[edit]

  • Episode Nine
  • Release: April 14, 2005 Length: 3m 45s Resolution: 320 x 216
Episode Summary

Green 2 goes on a walk alone out in the field near Delta Base, remembering the day his whole team was killed. When asked about what he is thinking by Jack, he admits that he is having regrets about leaving his team. In the meantime, Lykurgus intercepts a Covenant signal hinting at a Human prisoner being held in the Olympia caves, and the decision is made to rescue him.

Episode 10: Rescue[edit]

  • Episode Ten
  • Release: May 4, 2005 Length: 5m 45s Resolution: 320 x 216
Episode Summary

After sneaking into the cave through an abandoned mineshaft, the Spartans get into position and launch the attack. They rescue Green 4 from his cell and fight their way out of the cave, but Green 2 sacrifices his life to buy them time so they can escape.

Episode 11: Balance of Power[edit]

  • Episode Eleven
  • Release: May 12, 2005 Length: 3m 45s Resolution: 320 x 216
Episode Summary

The Praetor and the Cleric are fighting again, this time about whose fault it was that the prisoner escaped. The Foreman announces that he has found a potential entrance through a ventilation shaft, but the Cleric does not allow the blasting that would be required to open the tunnel. The Cleric then makes a chilling remark: if the Praetor does not act quickly, the Cleric will arrest him and take over the operations around the Codex.

Episode 12: Emergency Response[edit]

  • Episode Twelve
  • Release: June 3, 2005 Length: 6m 40s Resolution: 320 x 216
Episode Summary

Responding to the Spartans' call for help, a small flotilla of UNSC ships appears in orbit. They are quickly destroyed by the Covenant fleet, but not before many ODSTs make it to the surface alive. Meanwhile, the Spartans return to Delta Base and find it occupied by Erda Renadee's Elites, and are forced to find a new home. After hooking up with the ODSTs and their leader, Sergeant Henderson, who were holed up in the wreckage of their destroyed ship, the Humans make their way to a remote mountain fortress called Mt Jefferson.

Episode 13: Cornered[edit]

Episode Summary

Erda Renadee follows the Spartans to the crash site of the Human starship, killing the last few ODSTs left there. The Spartans arrive at Mt Jefferson and start to get set up, but before they know it, Erda's army appears outside the gates and begins the siege of Mt Jefferson.

Episode 14: The Calm Before The Storm[edit]

Episode Summary

The Covenant are repelling all the Human attempts to destroy their tanks with anti-rocket guns. The situation is a stand-off, until the Covenant send out their Ambassador to try to negotiate the Humans' surrender. Sergeant Henderson does not take kindly to this and shoots the Ambassador in the face, thereby bringing the full retaliatory strike down upon the Humans. The battle is joined...

Episode 15: Cry "Havoc!"[edit]

Episode Summary

The Humans are holding the fortress against the relentless attacks by the Covenant, but Erda's forces tunnel under the wall and send several cloaked Elites into the fortress to open the gate. Jack realizes the plan, but is too late to stop the Elites from slaughtering the wounded Humans and opening the gate. Elites pour into Mt Jefferson, and Erda Renadee personally joins the fight, killing Sergeant Henderson with his own blade. He then sees Jack and immediately recognizes him as the reason for Erda's failure at Delta Base. Driven into a blood-rage, Erda attacks Jack and is killed. As Elites continue to fight through the open gate, the Chief is forced to order an evacuation of the fortress. The Humans flee through the tunnels in the back of the base, and some drive the Warthogs straight out through the Covenant army. They leave a little surprise behind them, though: a bomb which destroys Erda's army.

Episode 16: Betrayal[edit]

Episode Summary

The Cleric chastises the Praetor about his loss at Mt Jefferson, then meets the Foreman, who is on his way to meet with the Praetor. The Foreman says that they have found an entrance to the Codex, and they only need to summon the Praeceptor to enter. The Cleric asks the Foreman to not tell the Praetor, but the Foreman refuses to conspire against his commanding officer. The Cleric then tells his Seraphim to kill the Foreman. However, Anda Sofadee hears of this plot and the Praetor orders her to have her Special Operations Elites shadow the Foreman and protect him. The Foreman begins to notice this, though, and thinks that the Praetor is trying to kill him. He goes to the Cleric for help. The Cleric assigns two Seraphim to "guard" the Foreman. Merely minutes after, the Foreman is murdered by the Seraphim in secret.

Episode 17: The Praeceptor[edit]

Episode Summary

The Seraphim arrive at the Temple of the Holy Praeceptor. They are shadowed by ODSTs, who follow them inside the temple. Inside, they are slaughtered by the Seraphim, who then begin the activation of the altar and the summoning of the Praeceptor. Another group of ODSTs enter just in time to witness the Captain of the Seraphim become the Praeceptor himself. He then levitates up into the air and destroys the ODSTs with a huge blast of energy. The remaining Humans outside the Temple are no match as the Seraphim begin their journey back to the Codex.

Awards & Honors: WINNER: Best Editing, Sound, and FX, 2005 "Rockets on Prisoner" Halo Machinima Awards.

Episode 18: Rallying the Troops[edit]

Episode Summary

The Chief examines the dead bodies of the ODSTs, and the Praetor realizes that the Humans are headed for the Codex. Lykurgus learns the function of the Codex: to activate the Halos and destroy all sentient life in the galaxy. Realizing the incredible danger that the Codex represents, the Humans decide to destroy it. At the same time, the Praetor and his troops prepare to defend it to the last man. The stage is set for the final battle for the future of the Codex.

Awards & Honors: WINNER: Best Screenplay, 2005 "Rockets on Prisoner" Halo Machinima Awards WINNER: Best Musical Score, 2005 "Rockets on Prisoner" Halo Machinima Awards.

Episode 19: Power Plays[edit]

Episode Summary

The Praetor goes to personally command the defense of the city surrounding the Codex, and establishes the battle lines. Jack shows a little bit of tenderness toward Candy, but then rushes off into battle as the fighting begins. A hard fight begins through the city toward the Codex, but the Praetor is forced to return to the cave when he is told that the Cleric is about to enter the Codex without him. After an attempt to arrest the Cleric, the Praeceptor destroys the Praetor's warriors and arrests the Praetor. The Cleric enters the Codex at last, with the Praetor as his prisoner.

Awards & Honors: Nominated: Best Musical Score, 2005 "Rockets on Prisoner" Halo Machinima Awards.

Episode 20: The End of All Things[edit]

  • Episode Twenty
  • Release: August 13, 2005 Length: 13m 32s Resolution: 320 x 216
Episode Summary

The Cleric enters the Great Chamber and is introduced to the Guardian. Meanwhile, Anda Sofadee hears of the Praetor's arrest and takes control of the Covenant Army, with the intention of rescuing the Praetor and killing the Cleric. The Humans continue to fight into the caves, and sneak into the Codex through the ventilation shaft discovered by the Foreman. Three sides of a battle hurdle toward each other as The Codex reaches its stunning finale!

Awards & Honors: WINNER: Best Movie of 2004-2005, 2005 "Rockets on Prisoner" Halo Machinima Awards WINNER: Best Halo 2 Movie, 2005 "Rockets on Prisoner" Halo Machinima Awards WINNER: Best Action Sequence, 2005 "Rockets on Prisoner" Halo Machinima Awards Nominated: Best Cinematography, 2005 "Rockets on Prisoner" Halo Machinima Awards.

Episode 15: Behind The Scenes[edit]

Episode Summary

This fun little video was released with Episode 15 and documented some of the bloopers and funny moments the crew experienced while making the epic battle featured in Episode 15 - Cry "Havoc!"

Feature film[edit]

On 9th February 2014, Edgeworks released a single continuous film, totaling 110 minutes in length.[3] The film features an special original score for the first four episodes of the film.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Chris Anderson (The Long Tail) - 29 September 2005 The Codex Series -- accessed on 2006-04-01
  2. ^ "3rd Annual "Rockets on Prisoner" -- accessed on 2006-04-01
  3. ^ Edgeworks Entertainment: The Codex Feature Film

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