: I enjoyed it, though it really didn't drive forward the universe in any
: meaningful way. It was just nice to see the Covenant get some screen time.
: I was also impressed by Shirley's treatment of canon (*Travis cough*).

: It reminded a bit of the Cole Protocol. Which I liked.

I still find the cause of the civil war silly and convoluted, even after reading this. Yes Truth wanted absolute power, but had he just left things as they were the rings would be activated and he would have "ascended" as planned in a few days. What does he care who is the military arm of the Covenant. I really don't understand why this storyline was created for H2 or why it's held in high regard.