We Were There

An attempt to create a sense of what it was actually like to live through the Human-Covenant War. The idea is to make the story seem like a documentary of those that lived through the war and the aftermath. Anyone who would like to create a character and take part in the story is welcome. Character's can be created or can be taken from existing canon. They can be of any faction, any species, and any walk of life. ODST Lieutenant, Rebel Ship Captain, Sangheili bride, or Unggoy slave on High Charity, they all have a story to tell. It would be preferable if a) your character is not a flawless superhuman, (or Sangheili, or Jiralhanae, or Unggoy, or whatever suits your preference) b) untouchable in combat, or c) never in a situation that could plausibly end badly. Bonus points are awarded for allowing a character to die. In the interest of preserving everyone's happiness, and keeping with the story there are five simple rules.
 * If someone takes the part of a character that exists in the canon, no other person can take that part
 * No more than seven active characters at a time. If one dies, or you simply feel like a switch, feel free to create another, but please abide by this rule. (Diversity is more fun than seven character's who are exactly the same)
 * Interaction between different user's characters is highly encouraged. Killing or wounding them is not.
 * The story should be mostly true to existing canon. Very small changes, (the 101st Marine Division taking part in the Harvest Campaign or an extra group of survivors on Alpha Aurigae) are acceptable. Major changes (Thel Vadumee falling in the Battle of the Rubble or Maccabeus killing Tartarus) are not. If you want alternate history, see An Alternative War
 * Every 10 days, a new year will be added to the story, starting with 2526. Do not add events that take place later than the current year. Events that happen before are fine, as long as they are placed under the correct section heading. Years will be added every ten days as long as users are interested in adding to the story. This will be the most ardently enforced rule, along with number 3.