: I hadn't thought about that before, but the lack of consistent villains would
: explain a lot of Halo 4 and 5's forgetful campaigns for me. I loved the
: story in 4 and mechanics in 5, but don't think I could name one level in
: either campaign like I could for every level for every Halo before Reach.

: - MacGyver10

How memorable would the Covenant be if they were written off in a comic series just before Halo 2, and Halo 2 featured an entirely new enemy? I think they're be remembered as the treasure hunters in purple armor.