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Subject: ODSTs in Halo 4

Today I was discussing Halo 3: ODST with my friend and what it might have to do with Halo 4. One of the best features was the in-depth characters. Who doesn't want more of Buck, Romeo, Mickey, Dutch, the Rookie, and Dare? I personally miss the "Helljumpers" as much as I miss the Chief.

We put this idea into a broad overlook between these two special warfare groups of the UNSC. It would begin with two separate stories that would fuse into one as the ODSTs are recruited by Dare on a mission to intercept Cortana's distress signal. The Chief and Cortana would be surviving in the Forerunner Planet along with a rag-tag group of Spartans that have been held captive. Here is an option that lets the player customize his own armor, service tag, and gender, like in Halo Reach without effecting the Chief. You could be one of those rescued Spartans allying him/herself with the Chief. And you could also customize yourself as the Rookie which would give the game a double-customization element.

Online you could choose which sort of soldier to play as. ODSTs obviously need an upgrade to give them a chance to battle against their Spartan counterparts. This would be the remainder of the Visor HUD system along with two "armor abilities." Sprint would be a constant with the option of an actual armor ability. They do not have all the body armor of a Spartan slowing them down. They also have somewhat of a stealth element, so they should not show up on motion trackers, unless on a full sprint. This would also add some of the variations in multiplayer gameplay fans have been waiting for. Spartans for a full out assault and ODSTs for the stealthy players.

There could also be a Spartan and ODST version of firefight along with a mixture option letting you battle your enemy as both. Not to mention some weapons should be exclusive to Spartans and some to ODSTs. Spartans would probably play the same way as in Reach with one armor ability, shields, and motion trackers. Spartans appear on motion trackers at walking speed however, because sprint will be an armor ability for them. ODSTs however will not appear on the Spartan's motion tracker. Overall, I love playing as an ODST and I do not want to loose that option!

If you took your time to read all of this, thank you! Also, if you have something to add or an opinion feel free to share. And if you are 343 Industries, I hope you like these ideas and possibly use them!

[Edited on 07.09.2011 5:37 PM PDT]

  • 07.09.2011 3:58 PM PDT

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  • 07.09.2011 4:00 PM PDT

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  • 07.09.2011 4:09 PM PDT
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  • 07.09.2011 4:10 PM PDT

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  • 07.09.2011 5:39 PM PDT

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  • 07.09.2011 5:42 PM PDT