floo9465: It's been said that the MC isn't better than any other Spartan, just luckier. So everyone saying "J117 WOULD STOMP ON EVERYONE!" sorry, just another Spartan (at least I think that's right).
Plus the game is 20-30 years in the past, not in the story line etc. etc. I'm no halo buff, but even I have a problem with this. I would throw the game away, he would be nearly the only unit used, I'm sure he would outnumber Anders players 2 to 1.
I highly doubt they will add any new leaders or factions, maybe they will, but it's more likely (as far as factions go) that they will add new units.
I think you are missing the point of this thread. It's just a fun post for people to say what they would like to see if MC was made into a leader. It has no bearing what-so-ever on the game it self or cannon. Its just a fun thread.
Ok now on to my idea.
Master Chief.
Created exactly like covie leader. When you build a barracks you get MC.
Comes equiped with Turret. Can later be upgraded to rockets or Splaser. Instead of jacking a scarab, He climbs inside it (like in Halo 3) and destroys it from the inside.
Combat effectiveness is his leader bonus. All units are created with +1 vetrancy and when MC is near them they get a morale boost which makes them fight harder and longer.
MC Y ability. Spartan drop. Exactlly like cutter ODST drop execpt you drop a spartan team anywhere on the map. You would select an enemy unit. If infantry a pod would drop and spartans would engage them. If its an enemy vehicle you have selected a spartan team would jack the vehicle and any vechicles around it.
Upgrades.
1. (i'm stealing grizzlies idea because i really like it) Cortana, Gives you helpful tips on enemy palcements and tactics.
2. Cortana upgrades to be able to reveal parts of the map.
3. Cortana hovers around MC like PoR protectors. Helping to attack the enemy.
Super unit.
Heavy transport pelicans. Population requirement 6.
Upgrades
1. Transport troops around the battlefield. 2 turrets for protection against enemies. Once used the pelican returns to your base.
2. Pelicans have upgraded armour and will stay in the fight instead of returning to your base.
3. Pelicans now have missle pods for increased attacks. And afterburners for faster travel around the map.