: Originally I was meaning that all the advantages that the Spartans have would
: see wider circulation to other branches of the military. Piecemeal would
: be a good starting point for the UNSC just now though with limited funding
: and whatnot. As time goes on however then it would be beneficial to widen
: the scope of benefits being circulated. There are a lot less humans around
: after the war, and I can't imagine that morale is all that high. These
: aren't the best sounding conditions for getting people to conscript.
: Drowning the enemies of mankind in bodies is not sustainable for the UNSC.

: I think there's also consideration to be given to widening some of these
: technologies outwith the military, which is why I think the term Spartan
: and transhumanity should be divorced from each other. All of humanity
: isn't going to become "Spartans", but similar developments can
: take place. I for one don't believe that the UNSC has a choice in this
: matter; prohibition of certain technologies just won't be possible.
: However the UNSC should actively encourage it given the vast physiological
: and mental differences between it and some Covenant species.

This is part of why I'm not a fan of the Spartan-IV concept as it is presented. The UNSC should've started introducing those technologies to the existing special forces instead of creating an isolated cult-like club of supermen whose independence is a needless addition to the UNSC's already rampant bureaucracy.

New Blood helped the IVs' case somewhat by making it clear that they aren't meant to be seen as superior to the IIs or IIIs, but the fundamental problems spawned by 343i's writing are still there.

: Frankly, in
: my view, humans have a very poor competitive edge in the galaxy in the
: long run if it remains the same.

Realistically? Yes. Given 343i's writing trends? Let's just say that the UNSC could stagnate forever and still be portrayed as the setting's "giants".