- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
It's actually all a matter of marketing; By forcing the Halo 2 plot to commense AFTER First Strike, it emphasizes the importance of the novels and influences the players decision to buy it. Therefore they make sales in both Halo 2, as well as First Strike.
I haven't heard Parsons say anything about Halo 2 going over the end of First Strike, though I agree it might be cool to take on the "Unyielding Heirophant." Regardless though, I don't believe that will happen.