: For the most part, it seemed like Sangheili rarely ever had heavy weapons in
: the first two games. Small arms like pistols, rifles, needlers, carbines,
: beam rifles, and swords were the only thing they utilized. I'm pretty sure
: they left the fuel rods to the grunts. With the Sangheili in Reach and
: Halo 4 now having total and common access to the heavier weapons, like the
: grenade launcher-thingy and the fuel rod, they turn into tanks and leave
: their infantry role behind.

You've pointed out something that I knew at the back of my head, but never fully realized. Elites are unique video game enemies for a number of reasons, but a big one is that they're quick, tough, and lightly armed. Most FPSs I've played just make the enemy leadership into heavily armed glaciers.

Would like to see a return to that. Maybe even an enhancement. Give Elites stuff they can do beyond shooting their gun. Their melee used to be fearsome, but I can't remember it factoring into how I played in Halo 4.