Quote Originally Posted by Sethrigal View Post
Right, explanation time. At the time this (ODST) took place the Brutes as u may remember were given the honor (demotion of the Elites as Prophet's knights) of wearing armor (Royal Guard armor), armor is reserved for ranking officers (distinction of rank by armor added in Halo 3). That's why at the end of Halo 2 and into Halo 3 they received armor. In Halo wars however set well before the Halo C.E. They can be upgraded, this however is hardly considered a flexible view in this cannon.
Oh. so it's between the events of halo 2 and halo 3 not during the events of halo 2 as I thought.

Is Halo: Reach during or before Halo C.E.?