Ok, so we all know that the elites that can be played as in Halo Reach are not qualified to be the default players in multiplyer, which is taken by the spartans. However, in Invasion, Firefight, Forge, and Custom games, you are able to play as elites. Now, since elites weren't able to be played as in Halo 3 ODST firefight, I am guessing the Elites are becoming a more intricate part of halo as playable characters, since you can be them in every part of the game lobbies (except campaign but its understandable).
So my question is this: In Halo 4, will the elites be excluded because they will most likely not be allies or enemies within the campaign? Or, just because the elites are important within the halo universe, will they still be included, perhaps with new armor too?