VERY nice. I've enjoyed all of these. I have no idea if the Halo installations are for the same purpose in this universe as in Halo's (less likely without the Flood, but not inconceivable, if there's another similar threat), or if they have the same significance to the Covenant, but it looks like a fun ride nonetheless.

Whatever happens, though, at least Tali'shukra should be able to get a warning off with her shiny new Lens. =)

"They say one should not speak unkindly of the dead, so I say, 'nice try'." --Lezard