I would’nt have a problem with being an elite sometimes in custom games or matchmaking, but since the covenant is gone than who will we be instead of elites? Being a new player besides an elite would be a great experience for a veteran Halo player like myself. Make us the enemy of Halo 4 with there weapons and open a whole new experience for us for the new trilogy and Halo 4.
Most likely the Forerunner, which would put the final nail in the coffin that was once a carefully constructed fortress of mystery.