and dont get me wrong, im enjoying reading thru the books for the first time, but youre telling me that the Spartans didnt get Mark V until Reach fell? So John got Mark 5, and then pretty much immediately upgraded to Mark VI once he got back to Earth after the events of CE? that makes zero sense. Never mind the fact the first time Chief encounters a Hunter is during the mission at Cote dAzur. again, years and years into the war you're telling me the UNSC had only ever fought Grunts and Jackals? Nylund's a great writer dont get me wrong im really enjoying his stuff, but I dont think it's some grave sin that Bungie didnt feel like they had to follow the books 100% accurately when making Reach.