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The Chick is not a trope anymore. This format of Five Man Band is deprecated now, just removing since it's a ZCE anyway
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* FiveManBand:
** TheLeader: Sniper
** TheLancer: Pilot
** TheBigGuy: Heavy
** TheSmartGuy: Dr. Cadaver
** TheChick: Scout
** TheSixthRanger: Rookie
** The TeamPet: JAKE 17
** TheMentor: Thompson
** TagalongKid: Spartans 1 & 2
** TheLeader: Sniper
** TheLancer: Pilot
** TheBigGuy: Heavy
** TheSmartGuy: Dr. Cadaver
** TheChick: Scout
** TheSixthRanger: Rookie
** The TeamPet: JAKE 17
** TheMentor: Thompson
** TagalongKid: Spartans 1 & 2
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* LampshadeHanging: The main difference between this and series such as Machinima/RedVsBlue is the near-constant use of Lampshades throughout the series.
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* LampshadeHanging: The main difference between this and series such as Machinima/RedVsBlue WebAnimation/RedVsBlue is the near-constant use of Lampshades throughout the series.
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* ShoutOut: Given to many, MANY different franchises, including expected series such as Machinima/RedVsBlue which had an impact and basis on the shows style, sometimes comprising of entire episodes. Of note:
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* ShoutOut: Given to many, MANY different franchises, including expected series such as Machinima/RedVsBlue WebAnimation/RedVsBlue which had an impact and basis on the shows style, sometimes comprising of entire episodes. Of note:
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[[quoteright:297:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/bb_3460.png]]
[[caption-width-right:297:The [[RagTagBunchOfMisfits main cast]]. (From left to right: [[TheSociopath Dr. Cadaver]], [[TheDitz Scout]], [[NaiveNewcomer Rookie]], [[DirtyCoward Sniper]], [[RobotBuddy JAKE 17]], [[TheBigGuy Heavy]] and [[DeadpanSnarker Pilot]]).]]
In a non-distinct location far away from the adventures of Master Chief, squads of Spartans are defending the universe (Or perhaps just the maps they inhabit) from the evil Covenant. ''Combat Devolved'' follows one such squad, as they fight against not only the aliens, but their own incompetence.
Combat Devolved is a WebVideo/TalkingSkullz {{Machinima}} set in the ''{{Franchise/Halo}}'' Universe and occurring alongside the game series. Currently in its first series, which takes place during the time period of VideoGame/HaloCombatEvolved. Episodes are scheduled to air fortnightly with bonus videos on alternate weeks.
You can check it out on the WebVideo/TalkingSkullz [=YouTube=] channel [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwc0zz9UNvtJ1rfb3KO_uJJpDBOK2GtVX here]]. The series has begun only recently, but is quickly growing.
Has a [[Characters/CombatDevolved Character Sheet]] for all characters that have made an appearance (Cameos notwithstanding).
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!Provides Examples Of:
* ArmedFarces: The squad does very little fighting against the Covenant.
%%* ColorCodedCharacters
%%* CrapsackWorld
%%* DeathIsCheap
%%* DeusExMachina: Attempted in Episode 7. Twice.
--> Cadaver: "Only some last minute DeusExMachina can save us. ... *cue Pelican crash*"
* EarlyBirdCameo: Pete first appears in the fifth bonus video in an artwork.
* TheFaceless: Being a {{Machinima}} made in the Halo engine, this is inevitable.
* FiveManBand:
** TheLeader: Sniper
** TheLancer: Pilot
** TheBigGuy: Heavy
** TheSmartGuy: Dr. Cadaver
** TheChick: Scout
** TheSixthRanger: Rookie
** The TeamPet: JAKE 17
** TheMentor: Thompson
** TagalongKid: Spartans 1 & 2
* HeroOfAnotherStory: Their story takes place in the same universe as ''Franchise/{{Halo}}'' making the Combat Devolved squad one of these to the Halo series.
* LampshadeHanging: The main difference between this and series such as Machinima/RedVsBlue is the near-constant use of Lampshades throughout the series.
* RealLifeWritesThePlot: A lot of the gags and one-liner jokes used throughout the series are based on events (real or not) that happened to the writers.
** The main character's personalities are also inflicted with this, basically being ([[CharacterDevelopment at first]]) just the real life person's standout trait undergone Flanderization (ie - Scout's stupidity, Pilot's swearing).
* RotatingProtagonist: Although some get longer in the limelight after the first few episodes the show starts to take on this format.
* RunningGag:
** The anonymity of Rookie's name.
** Sniper never firing his gun.
** (Much later) Pilot's Phone.
* ShoutOut: Given to many, MANY different franchises, including expected series such as Machinima/RedVsBlue which had an impact and basis on the shows style, sometimes comprising of entire episodes. Of note:
** Episode's 4 & 5 are one to VideoGame/{{Portal}}.
** Episode's 9 - 13 is one massive homage to ''Series/RedDwarf''.
* StylisticSuck: Inevitable, considering the lack of any budget. [[NarmCharm It only adds to the charm]].
* SurroundedByIdiots: Every single main character (sans Scout and Cadaver) thinks that this is the case.
* WelcomeEpisode: Episodes 1 & 3, and episode 2 to some extent.
%%* WorldOfSnark
[[caption-width-right:297:The [[RagTagBunchOfMisfits main cast]]. (From left to right: [[TheSociopath Dr. Cadaver]], [[TheDitz Scout]], [[NaiveNewcomer Rookie]], [[DirtyCoward Sniper]], [[RobotBuddy JAKE 17]], [[TheBigGuy Heavy]] and [[DeadpanSnarker Pilot]]).]]
In a non-distinct location far away from the adventures of Master Chief, squads of Spartans are defending the universe (Or perhaps just the maps they inhabit) from the evil Covenant. ''Combat Devolved'' follows one such squad, as they fight against not only the aliens, but their own incompetence.
Combat Devolved is a WebVideo/TalkingSkullz {{Machinima}} set in the ''{{Franchise/Halo}}'' Universe and occurring alongside the game series. Currently in its first series, which takes place during the time period of VideoGame/HaloCombatEvolved. Episodes are scheduled to air fortnightly with bonus videos on alternate weeks.
You can check it out on the WebVideo/TalkingSkullz [=YouTube=] channel [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwc0zz9UNvtJ1rfb3KO_uJJpDBOK2GtVX here]]. The series has begun only recently, but is quickly growing.
Has a [[Characters/CombatDevolved Character Sheet]] for all characters that have made an appearance (Cameos notwithstanding).
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!Provides Examples Of:
* ArmedFarces: The squad does very little fighting against the Covenant.
%%* ColorCodedCharacters
%%* CrapsackWorld
%%* DeathIsCheap
%%* DeusExMachina: Attempted in Episode 7. Twice.
--> Cadaver: "Only some last minute DeusExMachina can save us. ... *cue Pelican crash*"
* EarlyBirdCameo: Pete first appears in the fifth bonus video in an artwork.
* TheFaceless: Being a {{Machinima}} made in the Halo engine, this is inevitable.
* FiveManBand:
** TheLeader: Sniper
** TheLancer: Pilot
** TheBigGuy: Heavy
** TheSmartGuy: Dr. Cadaver
** TheChick: Scout
** TheSixthRanger: Rookie
** The TeamPet: JAKE 17
** TheMentor: Thompson
** TagalongKid: Spartans 1 & 2
* HeroOfAnotherStory: Their story takes place in the same universe as ''Franchise/{{Halo}}'' making the Combat Devolved squad one of these to the Halo series.
* LampshadeHanging: The main difference between this and series such as Machinima/RedVsBlue is the near-constant use of Lampshades throughout the series.
* RealLifeWritesThePlot: A lot of the gags and one-liner jokes used throughout the series are based on events (real or not) that happened to the writers.
** The main character's personalities are also inflicted with this, basically being ([[CharacterDevelopment at first]]) just the real life person's standout trait undergone Flanderization (ie - Scout's stupidity, Pilot's swearing).
* RotatingProtagonist: Although some get longer in the limelight after the first few episodes the show starts to take on this format.
* RunningGag:
** The anonymity of Rookie's name.
** Sniper never firing his gun.
** (Much later) Pilot's Phone.
* ShoutOut: Given to many, MANY different franchises, including expected series such as Machinima/RedVsBlue which had an impact and basis on the shows style, sometimes comprising of entire episodes. Of note:
** Episode's 4 & 5 are one to VideoGame/{{Portal}}.
** Episode's 9 - 13 is one massive homage to ''Series/RedDwarf''.
* StylisticSuck: Inevitable, considering the lack of any budget. [[NarmCharm It only adds to the charm]].
* SurroundedByIdiots: Every single main character (sans Scout and Cadaver) thinks that this is the case.
* WelcomeEpisode: Episodes 1 & 3, and episode 2 to some extent.
%%* WorldOfSnark
