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   | writer=Syp The Mighty<br>Revoltge
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   | animator=EprothStudios<br>Sephtic
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   | cast=Intro-Mind<br>Ella Rhee<br>Xanthe Folan<br>Syp The Mighty<br>Blankslate<br>Revoltge<br>TheIdsStudios<br>EthanChaotic<br>HezArt1<br>Winter<br>Firesinopa<br>HegelBagel<br>Corvaeraas<br>CaramelizedChaos<br>JaxBeetle <small>([[At The Movies|re-release]])</small><br>Natasha <small>([[At The Movies|re-release]])</small><br>Annie <small>([[At The Movies|re-release]])</small>
   | cast=Intro-Mind<br>Ella Rhee<br>Xanthe Folan<br>Syp The Mighty<br>Blankslate<br>Revoltge<br>TheiDsStudios<br>EthanChaotic<br>HezArt1<br>Winter<br>Firesinopa<br>HegelBagel<br>Corvaeraas<br>CaramelizedChaos<br>JaxBeetle <small>([[At The Movies|re-release]])</small><br>Natasha <small>([[At The Movies|re-release]])</small><br>Annie <small>([[At The Movies|re-release]])</small>
   | music=Cole Vakassian
   | music=Cole Vakassian
   | episodes=10 <small>+4 ''[[Guard Duty Sides|Sides]]''</small>
   | episodes=10 <small>+4 ''[[Guard Duty Sides|Sides]]''</small>
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   | previous=[[Classic Season 2]]
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   | next=[[Rat's Nest]]
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}}'''Season 1''' is a science fiction workplace comedy series and the first season of ''[[Guard Duty]]'' post-relaunch, airing from December 22, 2023 until August 19, 2024. Directed by [[Syp The Mighty]] from a screenplay she wrote with [[Revoltge]], this season focuses on the crew of five dysfunctional soldiers stationed on [[Outpost Black Out]] as they grow more discontent with their situation while a [[Emery Eden|mysterious soldier]] seeks them out.
}}'''Season 1''', also called '''Season One''', is the first season of ''[[Guard Duty]]'' post-relaunch, airing from December 22, 2023 until August 19, 2024. It was directed by [[Syp The Mighty]] from a screenplay she wrote with [[Revoltge]], focusing on the day-to-day lives of the dysfunctional soldiers stationed on [[Outpost Black Out]]. At the same time, their [[SAFE Program|HQ]] investigates attacks on its [[Outpost High Ground|other]] [[Outpost Pit Fall|outposts]] by [[The Damned|alien space pirates]] while a [[Emery Eden|mysterious soldier]] seeks out [[Geff Rodrigo]] on the outpost as part of a larger plan.


This season is an expanded remake of ''[[Classic Season 1]]'', incorporating elements of ''[[WarGames]]'' and ''[[Classic Season 2]]'' as a reboot of ''[[Guard Duty#Classic|Classic]]'' altogether. Its ''[[At The Movies]]'' re-release premiered on October 25, 2024, just over two months after it aired.
This season is an expanded remake of ''[[Classic Season 1]]'', incorporating elements of ''[[WarGames]]'' and ''[[Classic Season 2]]'' as a reboot of ''[[Guard Duty#Classic|Classic]]'' altogether. Its ''[[At The Movies]]'' re-release premiered on October 25, 2024, just over two months after it aired. A direct sequel season, titled ''Guard Duty: Echoes'', is planned to enter production in 2025 after production wraps on ''[[Rat's Nest]]''.


==Characters==
==Characters==
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*During development, this season was referred to as ''Guard Duty Anniversary'', in reference to the remakes of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''[[Halo#Halo 2|Halo 2]]'', both subtitled ''Aniversary''.
*During development, this season was referred to as ''Guard Duty Anniversary'', in reference to the remakes of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''[[Halo#Halo 2|Halo 2]]'', both subtitled ''Aniversary''.
*After the first five episodes were released, the remainder of this season was delayed due to Syp having to reinstall her computer's operating system which led to her losing her original editing software. As a result, she took the time to learn ''Adobe Premiere Pro'' for ''[[Machine]]'' and ''[[Replacement]]'' before placing the series on an unplanned hiatus due to the complicated nature of subsequent episodes.
*After the first five episodes were released, the remainder of this season was delayed due to Syp having to reinstall her computer's operating system which led to her losing her original editing software. As a result, she took the time to learn ''Adobe Premiere Pro'' for ''[[Machine]]'' and ''[[Replacement]]'' before placing the series on an unplanned hiatus due to the complicated nature of subsequent episodes.
**The delay also gave time for composer Cole Vakassian to compose additional tracks for the season, including remasters of the tunes composed by Revoltge and Syp for ''[[Classic Season 2]]''.
**The delay also gave time for composer Cole Vakassian to compose additional tracks for the season, including rearrangements of the tunes composed by Revoltge and Syp for ''[[Classic Season 2]]''.
*Originally revealed as a reimagining of ''[[Classic Season 1]]'', this season also incorporates elements and characters of ''[[Classic Season 2]]'' as well as ''[[WarGames]]'' all within a singular narrative. As a result, the planned sequel to this season will be a new story rather than a direct reimagining of ''Classic Season 2''.
*In the original airing of this season, [[Syp The Mighty]] provided the voice of Miller in [[Wish|its]] [[HQ|first]] [[Fax|four]] [[Machine|episodes]] as well as [[Forge]] and [[Corvus]]. For the season's ''[[At The Movies]]'' re-release, [[Blankslate]] (who has voiced Miller since ''[[Replacement]]'') re-dubbed Miller's initial appearances while Syp would cast Jax Beetle and Natasha as Forge and Corvus respectively.
*While Miller was voiced by Syp The Mighty in the first four episodes of this season, Blankslate took over the role in its [[Replacement|fifth episode]] and will additionally dub over the lines for those episodes in the season's planned ''[[At The Movies]]'' re-release.
*Syp's influences for this season include the animated series ''Archer'' and ''Harley Quinn'', sitcoms ''Parks & Recreation'' and ''Always Sunny in Philadelphia'', and the 2021 film ''The Suicide Squad''. [[Revoltge]]'s influences include animated series such as ''RWBY'', ''Legend of Vox Machina'', and ''Archer''.
*Syp's influences for this season include the animated series ''Archer'' and ''Harley Quinn'', sitcoms ''Parks & Recreation'' and ''Always Sunny in Philadelphia'', and the 2021 film ''The Suicide Squad''. [[Revoltge]]'s influences include animated series such as ''RWBY'', ''Legend of Vox Machina'', and ''Archer''.
*When first announced in ''[[Coming Soon]]'', Syp stated this season and [[Classic Season 1|its ''Classic'' counterpart]] would be "simultaneously canon". However, this is proven untrue in the actual season as it actively contradicts its events as well as those in ''[[WarGames]]'' and [[Classic Season 2|its direct followup]]. Instead, ''Season 1'' acts as a reset to the series continuity as a fresh start that combines elements of the entire ''Classic'' series as a singular narrative. As a result, its planned second season will tell a new story with elements of ''[[Classic Season 2]]'' rather than directly adapt it.
*When first announced in ''[[Coming Soon]]'', Syp stated this season and [[Classic Season 1|its ''Classic'' counterpart]] would be "simultaneously canon". However, this is proven untrue in the actual season as it actively contradicts that season as well as ''[[WarGames]]'' and ''[[Classic Season 2]]''. Instead, ''Season 1'' acts as a reset to the series continuity as a fresh start that combines elements of the entire ''Classic'' series as a singular narrative.
*While referred to as ''Season 1'' (numerical '''1''') when it first aired, it is referred to as ''Season One'' (phonetically '''One''') in both its soundtrack and ''[[At The Movies]]'' re-release.


==See Also==
==See Also==

Latest revision as of 15:18, 19 November 2024

Season 1, also called Season One, is the first season of Guard Duty post-relaunch, airing from December 22, 2023 until August 19, 2024. It was directed by Syp The Mighty from a screenplay she wrote with Revoltge, focusing on the day-to-day lives of the dysfunctional soldiers stationed on Outpost Black Out. At the same time, their HQ investigates attacks on its other outposts by alien space pirates while a mysterious soldier seeks out Geff Rodrigo on the outpost as part of a larger plan.

This season is an expanded remake of Classic Season 1, incorporating elements of WarGames and Classic Season 2 as a reboot of Classic altogether. Its At The Movies re-release premiered on October 25, 2024, just over two months after it aired. A direct sequel season, titled Guard Duty: Echoes, is planned to enter production in 2025 after production wraps on Rat's Nest.

Characters

Black Out Guards

HQ

High Ground Guards

Pit Fall Guards

The Damned

Trinity

Other

Episodes

Episode Preview Title Released Runtime Description
1. S1E1.png Wish December 22, 2023 3:55 Geff has a wish, but more importantly, June does not care. Also Sarah argues with her boss Miller, surprising no one.
2. S1E2.png HQ January 5, 2024 4:57 Geff makes a call to HQ in the hopes of change. Meanwhile, the girls talk about movies.
3. S1E3.png Fax January 19, 2024 3:24 When the fax machine breaks, it's up to Sarah and Nicole to get it fixed!
4. S1E4.png Machine February 9, 2024 4:53 A repair droid arrives to fix the fax machine, but it provides a little more than what the guards were asking for.
5. S1E5.png Replacement February 23, 2024 5:33 Geff learns that his coworkers had already been on Outpost Black Out prior to his arrival.
6. S1E6.png Dysfunction June 23, 2024 10:19 June's helmet has glitched out so Geff and Sarah are on the case!
7. S1E7.png Invader July 7, 2024 8:03 An intruder has entered Outpost Black Out, much to everyone's annoyance.
8. S1E8.png Stashed July 21, 2024 6:31 Geff wants to know more about Miller's life while Sarah and Nicole discover Miller's odd stash, can Miller manage all the questions?
9. S1E9.png Overture August 4, 2024 10:40 Geff finally gets his wish to the detriment of his team while a mysterious figure is closer than ever to finding what he seeks.
10. S1E10.png Retrograde August 19, 2024 21:34 The end of the beginning.

Sides episodes

Preview Title Released Runtime Description
Sides11.png Long Story, But... January 11, 2024 2:15 Geff goes on a long tangent about getting HQ's number.
Sides12.png Team Cosmo! March 23, 2024 2:47 Ignacio holds an all hands meeting aboard the UNSC Cosmo.
Sides13.png Listen Up! August 30, 2024 1:35 Geff has exciting news for June!
Sides14.png Stay Tuned October 11, 2024 3:49 Sarah and Nicole provide a much-needed update.

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Trivia

  • The entire cast of Classic Season 2 reprise their roles, now joined by Blankslate as Miller, while Classic Season 1 cast members Winter and Firesinopa return in new roles.
  • This is the first production in which Syp and Revoltge co-wrote every episode together. As such, it is also the first production to credit both Syp and Revoltge as creators, rather than just Syp.
  • This is also the first season to feature Cole Vakassian serving as series composer, taking over from Syp and Revoltge.
  • This season was predominantly written in late 2023, with subsequent additions added while filming throughout 2024.
  • During development, this season was referred to as Guard Duty Anniversary, in reference to the remakes of Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2, both subtitled Aniversary.
  • After the first five episodes were released, the remainder of this season was delayed due to Syp having to reinstall her computer's operating system which led to her losing her original editing software. As a result, she took the time to learn Adobe Premiere Pro for Machine and Replacement before placing the series on an unplanned hiatus due to the complicated nature of subsequent episodes.
    • The delay also gave time for composer Cole Vakassian to compose additional tracks for the season, including rearrangements of the tunes composed by Revoltge and Syp for Classic Season 2.
  • In the original airing of this season, Syp The Mighty provided the voice of Miller in its first four episodes as well as Forge and Corvus. For the season's At The Movies re-release, Blankslate (who has voiced Miller since Replacement) re-dubbed Miller's initial appearances while Syp would cast Jax Beetle and Natasha as Forge and Corvus respectively.
  • Syp's influences for this season include the animated series Archer and Harley Quinn, sitcoms Parks & Recreation and Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and the 2021 film The Suicide Squad. Revoltge's influences include animated series such as RWBY, Legend of Vox Machina, and Archer.
  • When first announced in Coming Soon, Syp stated this season and its Classic counterpart would be "simultaneously canon". However, this is proven untrue in the actual season as it actively contradicts that season as well as WarGames and Classic Season 2. Instead, Season 1 acts as a reset to the series continuity as a fresh start that combines elements of the entire Classic series as a singular narrative.
  • While referred to as Season 1 (numerical 1) when it first aired, it is referred to as Season One (phonetically One) in both its soundtrack and At The Movies re-release.

See Also

  • Classic Season 1, the original first season that this season primarily reimagines
  • Classic Season 2, the original second season that this season incorporates elements from
  • WarGames, a miniseries that this season incorporates elements from

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