Why did the Hunters rejoin the Covenant in Halo 3 and subsequent games after splitting off with the Elites in Halo 2?
Hunters are bipedal, shielded aliens possessing a pair of fuel rod cannons and a retractable shield system. They were originally part of the Covenant, a powerful extraterrestrial religious alliance, alongside the Elites and Grunts.
In Halo 2, the Elites rebelled against the Covenant, citing its religious infestation and the Prophet of Truth's lies, leading to a civil war. However, the Hunters remained loyal to the Covenant, owing to their indoctrination by the Covenant's religious dogma.
In Halo 3, the Hunters rejoin the Covenant, most likely due to a combination of factors:
Manipulation by the Gravemind: The Gravemind, a parasitic entity, manipulated the Covenant, including the Hunters, by exploiting their fear and offering a false promise of salvation.
The absence of Elite leadership: After the Elite rebellion, the Hunters lacked guidance and direction and may have been persuaded by the Covenant's remaining leaders.
Compulsion: Hunters are engineered for loyalty, and overcoming their programming may have been difficult, leading them to default back to their original allegiance.
The need for a purpose: Hunters are primarily built for combat, and the Covenant provided them with a sense of purpose and a target for their aggression.
In subsequent Halo games, the Hunters continue to serve as formidable opponents, demonstrating their strength and loyalty to the Covenant even after the Elite-Covenant schism.
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