- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
First off, I am new and would like to say that I am impressed with both the knowledge posessed by the members of this forum, as well as the etiquette practice- very nice!
I noticed when reading the books that the elites have overwhelming amounts of pride, indicating, as others have suggested, that the young are seduced into thinking war is glorious and to give your life for your leader is honorable. This reminds me of hitlers youth. I am not sure if this is off topic, but I would like to know if the covenant forces are a paid army (compensated, not necessarily money), or if their motivations are stricly religion or fear.