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   | genre=Comedy<br>Mystery<br>Science Fiction
   | genre=Comedy<br>Science Fiction
   | created_by=[[Syp The Mighty]]<br>[[Revoltge]]
   | created_by=[[Syp The Mighty]]<br>[[Revoltge]]
   | director=Syp The Mighty
   | director=Syp The Mighty
   | writer=Syp The Mighty<br>Revoltge<br>JaxBeetle <small>(S2—)</small>
   | writer=Syp The Mighty<br>Revoltge<br>jaxbeetle <small>([[Red Line|RL]]—)</small>
   | animator=EprothStudios<br>Sephtic<br>JaxBeetle <small>([[Rat's Nest|RN]]—)</small>
   | animator=SephticMI<br>jaxbeetle <small>([[Rat's Nest|RN]]—)</small><br>EprothStudios <small>([[Season 1|S1]]—[[Rat's Nest|RN]])</small>
   | cast=Intro-Mind<br>Ella Rhee<br>Xanthe Folan<br>Syp The Mighty<br>Blankslate<br>Revoltge<br>TheiDsStudios
   | cast=Intro-Mind<br>Ella Rhee<br>Xanthe Folan<br>Syp The Mighty<br>Blankslate<br>Revoltge
   | editor=Syp The Mighty
   | editor=Syp The Mighty
   | music=Cole Vakassian
   | music=Cole Vakassian
   | artist=JaxBeetle
   | artist=jaxbeetle
  | mods=HeroesUnite <small>([[Rat's Nest|RN]]—)</small>
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   | studio=[[Spite Box]]
   | studio=[[Spite Box]]
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}}'''Guard Duty''' is a ''[[Halo]]''-based [[machinima]] comedy series created by [[Syp The Mighty]] and [[Revoltge]], airing since December 22, 2023. It is centered around the dysfunctional guards of [[Outpost Black Out]] as a despicable teal menace seeks them out. It is filmed within the ''[[Halo#The Master Chief Collection|Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' game engine, specifically ''Halo 3''. It is a reboot of ''[[Guard Duty Classic]]'', with the voice cast of [[Classic Season 2|its second season]] reprising their roles.
}}'''Guard Duty''' is a ''[[Halo]]''-based [[machinima]] web series created and written by [[Syp The Mighty]] and [[Revoltge]], directed by Syp, and produced by [[Spite Box]]. It is centered around the dysfunctional guards of [[Outpost Black Out]] as strange events unfold around them in the distant future. It is a reboot of ''[[Guard Duty Classic]]''.
 
The [[Season 1|first season]] aired from December 22, 2023 until August 19, 2024, with a [[Echoes|second season]] currently in development.


==Characters==
==Characters==
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! scope=col rowspan=2 | Character
! scope=col rowspan=2 | Character
! scope=col rowspan=2 | Portrayed by
! scope=col rowspan=2 | Portrayed by
! scope=col colspan=3 | Series
! scope=col colspan=2 | Main
! scope=col colspan=2 | Miniseries
|-
|-
! scope=col style="min-width:4em;"| [[Season 1]]
! scope=col style="min-width:4em;"| [[Season 1|S1]]
! scope=col style="min-width:4em;"| [[Echoes|S2 - ''Echoes'']]
! scope=col style="min-width:4em;"| ''[[Rat's Nest]]''
! scope=col style="min-width:4em;"| ''[[Rat's Nest]]''
! scope=col style="min-width:4em;"| ''[[Guard Duty Sides#Volume 3 (2024—)|Sides]]''
! scope=col style="min-width:4em;"| ''[[Red Line]]''
|-
|-
| scope=row | [[Geff Rodrigo]]
| scope=row | [[Geff Rodrigo]]
| Intro-Mind
| Intro-Mind
| colspan=1 {{CMain}}
| colspan=2 {{CMain}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=2 {{CGuest}}
| colspan=1 {{CMain}}
|-
|-
| scope=row | [[Sarah Daws]]
| scope=row | [[Sarah Daws]]
| Ella Rhee
| Ella Rhee
| colspan=1 {{CMain}}
| colspan=2 {{CMain}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=2 {{CGuest}}
| colspan=1 {{CMain}}
|-
|-
| scope=row | [[Nicole Vega]]
| scope=row | [[Nicole Vega]]
| Xanthe Folan
| Xanthe Folan
| colspan=1 {{CMain}}
| colspan=2 {{CMain}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CGuest}}
| colspan=1 {{CMain}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone}}
|-
|-
| scope=row | [[June Vega]]
| scope=row | [[June Vega]]
| Syp The Mighty
| Syp The Mighty
| colspan=1 {{CMain}}
| colspan=2 {{CMain}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=2 {{CGuest}}
| colspan=1 {{CMain}}
|-
|-
| scope=row | [[Mitchell Miller]]
| scope=row | [[Mitchell Miller]]
| Blankslate <small>(''[[Replacement|S1E5]]''—)</small><br>Syp The Mighty <small>(''[[Wish|S1E1]]—[[Machine|S1E4]]'')</small>
| Blankslate <small>(''[[Replacement|S1E5]]''—)</small><br>Syp The Mighty <small>(''[[Wish|S1E1]]—[[Machine|S1E4]]'')</small>
| colspan=1 {{CMain}}
| colspan=2 {{CMain}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CGuest}}
| colspan=1 {{CRecurring}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone}}
|-
|-
| scope=row | [[Emery Eden]]
| scope=row | [[Emery Eden]]
| Revoltge
| Revoltge
| colspan=1 {{CRecurring}}
| colspan=1 {{CRecurring}}
| colspan=1 {{CMain}}
| colspan=2 {{CMain}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|''Mentioned''}}
|}
|}


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! scope=col rowspan=2 | Portrayed by
! scope=col rowspan=2 | Portrayed by
! scope=col colspan=2 | Series
! scope=col colspan=2 | Series
! scope=col colspan=2 | Miniseries
|-
|-
! scope=col style="min-width:4em;"| [[Season 1]]
! scope=col style="min-width:4em;"| [[Season 1|S1]]
! scope=col style="min-width:4em;"| [[Echoes|S2 - ''Echoes'']]
! scope=col style="min-width:4em;"| ''[[Rat's Nest]]''
! scope=col style="min-width:4em;"| ''[[Rat's Nest]]''
! scope=col style="min-width:4em;"| ''[[Red Line]]''
|-
|-
| scope=row | [[Prim]]
| scope=row | [[Prim]]/[[Primal]]
| TheiDsStudios
| TheiDsStudios
| colspan=3 {{CRecurring}}
| colspan=1 {{CRecurring}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CRecurring}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
|-
|-
| scope=row | [[Ignacio Dominguez]]
| scope=row | [[Corvus]]
| Syp The Mighty
| Natasha <small>(''[[Curtain Call...Encore!|RN5]]—)</small>''<br>Syp The Mighty <small>(''[[Invader|S1E7]]—[[Retrograde|S1E10]]'')</small>
| colspan=1 {{CRecurring}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CGuest}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone}}
|-
| scope=row | [[Pathfinder]]
| Heza
| colspan=1 {{CRecurring}}
| colspan=1 {{CRecurring}}
| colspan=2 {{CNone}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CGuest}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone}}
|-
|-
| scope=row | [[Randy DeLuca]]
| scope=row | [[Randy DeLuca]]
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| colspan=1 {{CRecurring}}
| colspan=1 {{CRecurring}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=2 {{CGuest}}
|-
|-
| scope=row | [[Pathfinder]]
| scope=row | [[Ignacio Dominguez]]
| Heza
| Syp The Mighty
| colspan=1 {{CRecurring}}
| colspan=1 {{CRecurring}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|''Mentioned''}}
| colspan=1 {{CGuest}}
|-
|-
| scope=row | [[Robert Balboa]]
| scope=row | [[Raven Carmine]]
| Revoltge
| Daks
| colspan=1 {{CGuest}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CMain}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone}}
|-
|-
| scope=row | [[Forge]]
| scope=row | [[Ellie Melons]]
| JaxBeetle <small>(''[[Movie Night]]—'')</small><br>Syp The Mighty <small>(''[[Invader|S1E7]]'')</small>
| Ebb!
| colspan=1 {{CGuest}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CMain}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone}}
|-
|-
| scope=row | [[Corvus]]
| scope=row | [[Polly Pockett]]
| Natasha <small>(''[[Movie Night]]—'')</small><br>Syp The Mighty <small>(''[[Invader|S1E7]]—[[Retrograde|S1E10]]'')</small>
| Pootan
| colspan=1 {{CGuest}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CMain}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone}}
|-
|-
| scope=row | [[Brigadier]]
| scope=row | [[Dina Jones]]
| Corvaeraas
| jaxbeetle
| colspan=1 {{CGuest}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CMain}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone}}
|-
|-
| scope=row | [[Valentine]]
| scope=row | [[Jace Casper]]
| Heza
| Blankslate
| colspan=1 {{CGuest}}
| colspan=1 {{CGuest}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CMain}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone}}
|-
|-
| scope=row | [[Molotov]]
| scope=row | [[Pidge Emmel]]
| Revoltge
| mellohyelloh
| colspan=1 {{CGuest}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone}}
| colspan=1 {{CMain}}
|-
|-
| scope=row | [[Cocktail]]
| scope=row | [[Fawkes McShane]]
| Annie
| boxofmyheart
| colspan=1 {{CGuest}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone|TBD}}
| colspan=1 {{CNone}}
| colspan=1 {{CMain}}
|}
|}


==Series==
==Main Series==
[[File:Guard Duty by JaxBeetle.png|thumb|300px|right|Artwork by jaxbeetle to commemorate production wrapping on ''[[Season 1]]'']]
===[[Season 1]]===
===[[Season 1]]===
''For more information, visit [[Season 1]]''
''For more information, visit [[Season 1]]''
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'''Season 1''' is the first season of ''Guard Duty'', introducing the characters and setting of [[Outpost Black Out]], airing from December 22, 2023 until August 19, 2024. It was directed by Syp The Mighty from a screenplay she wrote with Revoltge.
'''Season 1''' is the first season of ''Guard Duty'', introducing the characters and setting of [[Outpost Black Out]], airing from December 22, 2023 until August 19, 2024. It was directed by Syp The Mighty from a screenplay she wrote with Revoltge.


===[[Echoes|S2 - ''Echoes'']]===
''For more information, visit [[Echoes]]''
'''Echoes''' is the upcoming second season ''Guard Duty'', to enter proper development when production wraps on ''[[Rat's Nest]]''. It's title was revealed in ''[[Stay Tuned]]'', an episode of ''[[Guard Duty Sides]]''. It will be directed by Syp The Mighty from a screenplay she is writing with jaxbeetle and Revoltge.
==Side Series==
===''[[Rat's Nest]]''===
===''[[Rat's Nest]]''===
''For more information, visit [[Rat's Nest]]''
''For more information, visit [[Rat's Nest]]''


'''Rat's Nest''' is an upcoming prequel miniseries to ''Guard Duty'', centering on [[Emery Eden]] prior to the events of the series. It is currently in production. It will be directed by Syp The Mighty from a screenplay she wrote with Revoltge.
'''Rat's Nest''' is a prequel miniseries to ''Guard Duty'', centering on an outlaw encountering the guards of [[Outpost Rat's Nest]], airing since June 29, 2025. It will be directed by Syp The Mighty from a screenplay she wrote with Revoltge.
 
===''[[Red Line]]''===
''For more information, visit [[Red Line]]''


===''S2 - Echoes''===
'''Red Line''' is an audio drama set in the world of ''Guard Duty'', centering around ex-journalists Pidge Emmel and Fawkes McShane who start a podcast after leaving the news outlet Chaplin Times.
'''Echoes''' is the upcoming second season ''Guard Duty'', to enter proper development when production wraps on ''[[Rat's Nest]]''. It's title was revealed in ''[[Stay Tuned]]'', an episode of ''[[Guard Duty Sides]]''. It will be directed by Syp The Mighty from a screenplay she is writing with Revoltge and JaxBeetle.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery mode="nolines">
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=200px heights=200px>
Guard Duty Title.png|Logo during ''[[Season 1]]''
Guard Duty Title.png|Logo during ''[[Season 1]]''
Guard Duty by JaxBeetle.png||Official artwork for ''[[Season 1]]'' by [https://jaxbeetle.carrd.co/#work JaxBeetle]
GD.png|The series thumbnail
Thanksgiving 2024 comic.png|A special comic by [[Syp The Mighty]] with colors by JaxBeetle for Thanksgiving 2024
Thanksgiving 2024 comic.png|A special comic for Thanksgiving 2024 by [[Syp The Mighty]] with colors by jaxbeetle
Guard_Duty_by_JaxBeetle.png|Artwork by jaxbeetle to commemorate production wrapping on ''[[Season 1]]''
Rat's Nest Trooper & Prim Poster by jaxbeetle.png|Artwork by jaxbeetle for the release of ''[[The Last Dance]]'', the penultimate episode of ''[[Rat's Nest]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Though obviously non-canonical to the ''[[Halo]]'' video games as a fan work, [[Syp The Mighty]] considers the events of this series occurs sometime after the events of ''Halo 3''.
*Though obviously non-canonical to the ''[[Halo]]'' video games as a fan work, [[Syp The Mighty]] considers the events of this series occurring sometime after the events of ''Halo 3''.
*This series is filmed within the ''[[Halo#The Master Chief Collection|Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' game engine, specifically ''Halo 3''.
*Before the development of ''[[Season 1]]'', various attempts at rebooting the series were attempted between 2012 and 2022 including:
*Before the development of ''[[Season 1]]'', various attempts at rebooting the series were attempted between 2012 and 2022 including:
**A reboot in which ''[[Annoyances]]'' was to be the first episode of that was originally made while Syp was part of machinima group Firelight Studios to be set entirely on [[Outpost Black Out]]. Six episodes were written for this version, with Revoltge co-writing the first two episodes, structured like a sitcom. This version was scrapped upon Syp's departure from Firelight Studios, with Revoltge never being part of the group to begin with.
**A reboot in which ''[[Annoyances]]'' was to be the first episode of that was originally made while Syp was part of machinima group Firelight Studios to be set entirely on [[Outpost Black Out]]. Six episodes were written for this version, with Revoltge co-writing the first two episodes, structured like a sitcom. This version was scrapped upon Syp's departure from Firelight Studios, with Revoltge never being part of the group to begin with.
**A second reboot that ''[[Question]]'' and ''[[Bagels]]'' were made to promote. This version was fully written, with 10 episodes, and would have had a completely different plot with more mystery elements. This alternate version only had two episodes written, with little plot. When Syp took an extended hiatus from video making to focus on her own original webcomics, this version was scrapped.
**A second reboot that ''[[Question]]'' and ''[[Bagels]]'' were made to promote. This version was fully written, with 10 episodes, and would have had a completely different plot with more mystery elements. This version was scrapped while Syp prioritized working on her ''Bionicle''-based stop-motion series ''Misguided'' followed by her taking five year break from making videos to focus on making original webcomics.
**A third reboot while Syp was part of a sketch comedy group 06 Media, with fellow members Dagnarrow and Dazalaras to star with her. This version was also fully written, with 19 episodes, once again with a completely different plot that would have saw [[Jace Casper]] as part of the main group instead of June in addition to [[Diego Jones|Jones]] from ''[[Major Malfunction]]'' as a sixth guard. When 06 Media went on an indefinite hiatus, this version was scrapped.
**A third reboot while Syp was part of a sketch comedy group 06 Media, with her friends Dagnarrow and Dazalaras to star with her. This version was also fully written, with 19 episodes, once again with a completely different plot that would have saw [[Jace Casper]] as part of the main group instead of June in addition to [[Diego Jones|Jones]] from ''[[Major Malfunction]]'' as a sixth guard. When 06 Media went on an indefinite hiatus, this version was scrapped.
**Various unmade versions including a pilot for a fourth reboot set earlier in the timeline of when the guards first meet, an original live action comedy short for 06 Media featuring Geff and Jace, an original webcomic reboot part of Syp's ''CLEG'' series, and an original stop-motion reboot using figures hand-crafted by Syp. All of which would be scrapped upon the production on ''Classic Season 2''.
**Various unmade versions including a pilot for a fourth reboot set earlier in the timeline of when the guards first meet, an original live action comedy short for 06 Media featuring Geff and Jace, an original webcomic reboot part of Syp's ''CLEG'' series, and an original stop-motion reboot using figures hand-crafted by Syp. All of which would be scrapped upon the production on ''Classic Season 2''.
*While Syp solely created ''[[Guard Duty Classic]]'', Revoltge was given co-creator credit for this series due to helping Syp craft the story from the ground up.
*Full episodes of the series began being re-released on Spite Box's Tumblr, beginning with ''[[Season 1]]''.


==See Also==
==See Also==
*''[[Halo]]'', the video game series in which ''Guard Duty'' is based and filmed within
*''[[Halo]]'', the video game series that ''Guard Duty'' is filmed within
*''[[Guard Duty Sides]]'', a companion series of bonus ''Guard Duty'' episodes outside of the main story
*''[[Guard Duty Sides]]'', bonus episodes of ''Guard Duty'' taking place outside of its main story
*''[[Guard Duty Classic]]'', the original series in which ''Guard Duty'' is based on
*''[[Guard Duty Classic]]'', the original version of ''Guard Duty'' before it was rebooted
*''[[9 to 5]]'', a ''[[Halo]]''-based machinima series created by Jax Beetle (voice of [[Forge]]) that is also produced by [[Spite Box]]
**''[[Major Malfunction]]'', a miniseries about the soldiers of [[Outpost High Ground]]
*''[[Sandguardians]]'', a ''Halo''-based machinima series created by Intro-Mind (voice of [[Geff Rodrigo]]) that shares much of the same voice cast as ''Guard Duty''
**''[[WarGames]]'', a miniseries about [[SAFE|HQ]] investigating an incident at [[Outpost High Ground]]
*''[[Nine to Five]]'', a ''[[Halo]]''-based machinima series created by jaxbeetle (voice of [[Dina Jones|Dina]] and [[212 Exultant Forge|Forge]]) that is also produced by [[Spite Box]]
*''[[Sandguardians]]'', a ''Halo''-based machinima series created by Intro-Mind (voice of [[Geff Rodrigo|Geff]]) that shares much of the same voice cast as ''Guard Duty''


==External Links==
==External Links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/@spiteboxstudios/ Spite Box YouTube Channel]
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL281DC0317D0B348E ''Guard Duty'' on YouTube]
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL281DC0317D0B348E ''Guard Duty'' on YouTube]
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8BEF0647A6930EDB ''Guard Duty Classic'' on YouTube]
**[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxqDKRyrc6wCeaSyUq0TnX-FaFkBd2yan ''Season 1'' on YouTube]
**[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1B8B97DF737A88CF ''Rat's Nest'' on YouTube]
**[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxqDKRyrc6wC4BpxRX9tefHPC2ZwuMYeG ''Red Line'' on YouTube]


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Latest revision as of 19:28, 12 October 2025

Guard Duty is a Halo-based machinima web series created and written by Syp The Mighty and Revoltge, directed by Syp, and produced by Spite Box. It is centered around the dysfunctional guards of Outpost Black Out as strange events unfold around them in the distant future. It is a reboot of Guard Duty Classic.

The first season aired from December 22, 2023 until August 19, 2024, with a second season currently in development.

Characters

Main article: Characters

Main

Character Portrayed by Main Miniseries
S1 S2 - Echoes Rat's Nest Red Line
Geff Rodrigo Intro-Mind Main Guest
Sarah Daws Ella Rhee Main Guest
Nicole Vega Xanthe Folan Main Guest Does not appear
June Vega Syp The Mighty Main Guest
Mitchell Miller Blankslate (S1E5—)
Syp The Mighty (S1E1—S1E4) 		Main Guest Does not appear
Emery Eden Revoltge Recurring Main Mentioned

Supporting

Character Portrayed by Series Miniseries
S1 S2 - Echoes Rat's Nest Red Line
Prim/Primal TheiDsStudios Recurring TBD Recurring TBD
Corvus Natasha (RN5—)
Syp The Mighty (S1E7—S1E10) 		Recurring TBD Guest Does not appear
Pathfinder Heza Recurring TBD Guest Does not appear
Randy DeLuca ethanchaotic Recurring TBD Guest
Ignacio Dominguez Syp The Mighty Recurring TBD Mentioned Guest
Raven Carmine Daks Does not appear TBD Main Does not appear
Ellie Melons Ebb! Does not appear TBD Main Does not appear
Polly Pockett Pootan Does not appear TBD Main Does not appear
Dina Jones jaxbeetle Does not appear TBD Main Does not appear
Jace Casper Blankslate Guest TBD Main Does not appear
Pidge Emmel mellohyelloh Does not appear TBD Does not appear Main
Fawkes McShane boxofmyheart Does not appear TBD Does not appear Main

Main Series

Artwork by jaxbeetle to commemorate production wrapping on Season 1

Season 1

For more information, visit Season 1

Season 1 is the first season of Guard Duty, introducing the characters and setting of Outpost Black Out, airing from December 22, 2023 until August 19, 2024. It was directed by Syp The Mighty from a screenplay she wrote with Revoltge.

S2 - Echoes

For more information, visit Echoes

Echoes is the upcoming second season Guard Duty, to enter proper development when production wraps on Rat's Nest. It's title was revealed in Stay Tuned, an episode of Guard Duty Sides. It will be directed by Syp The Mighty from a screenplay she is writing with jaxbeetle and Revoltge.

Side Series

Rat's Nest

For more information, visit Rat's Nest

Rat's Nest is a prequel miniseries to Guard Duty, centering on an outlaw encountering the guards of Outpost Rat's Nest, airing since June 29, 2025. It will be directed by Syp The Mighty from a screenplay she wrote with Revoltge.

Red Line

For more information, visit Red Line

Red Line is an audio drama set in the world of Guard Duty, centering around ex-journalists Pidge Emmel and Fawkes McShane who start a podcast after leaving the news outlet Chaplin Times.

Gallery

  • Logo during Season 1

    Logo during Season 1

  • The series thumbnail

    The series thumbnail

  • A special comic for Thanksgiving 2024 by Syp The Mighty with colors by jaxbeetle

    A special comic for Thanksgiving 2024 by Syp The Mighty with colors by jaxbeetle

  • Artwork by jaxbeetle to commemorate production wrapping on Season 1

    Artwork by jaxbeetle to commemorate production wrapping on Season 1

  • Artwork by jaxbeetle for the release of The Last Dance, the penultimate episode of Rat's Nest

    Artwork by jaxbeetle for the release of The Last Dance, the penultimate episode of Rat's Nest

Trivia

  • Though obviously non-canonical to the Halo video games as a fan work, Syp The Mighty considers the events of this series occurring sometime after the events of Halo 3.
  • This series is filmed within the Halo: The Master Chief Collection game engine, specifically Halo 3.
  • Before the development of Season 1, various attempts at rebooting the series were attempted between 2012 and 2022 including:
    • A reboot in which Annoyances was to be the first episode of that was originally made while Syp was part of machinima group Firelight Studios to be set entirely on Outpost Black Out. Six episodes were written for this version, with Revoltge co-writing the first two episodes, structured like a sitcom. This version was scrapped upon Syp's departure from Firelight Studios, with Revoltge never being part of the group to begin with.
    • A second reboot that Question and Bagels were made to promote. This version was fully written, with 10 episodes, and would have had a completely different plot with more mystery elements. This version was scrapped while Syp prioritized working on her Bionicle-based stop-motion series Misguided followed by her taking five year break from making videos to focus on making original webcomics.
    • A third reboot while Syp was part of a sketch comedy group 06 Media, with her friends Dagnarrow and Dazalaras to star with her. This version was also fully written, with 19 episodes, once again with a completely different plot that would have saw Jace Casper as part of the main group instead of June in addition to Jones from Major Malfunction as a sixth guard. When 06 Media went on an indefinite hiatus, this version was scrapped.
    • Various unmade versions including a pilot for a fourth reboot set earlier in the timeline of when the guards first meet, an original live action comedy short for 06 Media featuring Geff and Jace, an original webcomic reboot part of Syp's CLEG series, and an original stop-motion reboot using figures hand-crafted by Syp. All of which would be scrapped upon the production on Classic Season 2.
  • Full episodes of the series began being re-released on Spite Box's Tumblr, beginning with Season 1.

See Also

External Links

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