[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Quantam The DMR in Reach was a prototype. The DMR in Halo 4 is likely the real thing The DMR is not the same as a battle rifle. Tell me why the Army uses Mk14, M16 and the M21. Three different weapons, three different ranges. 343i is trying to keep the Covenant in, because frankly without them majority of Halo fans will be disheartened. Sad truth but we must accept it. [/quote] As said, the DMR was not a prototype. DMR and BR still provide the same role basically. Medium to long range rifle. Also, America still has to replace some of the older rifles due to logistic's. We don't see them going "This rifle was completely replaced by that rifle." yet. The DMR was outright REPLACED, meaning, the BR is the better one. So why the heck is it back? Hell, why is the Infinity carrying Falcons from Halo Reach?(While I absolutely love the vehicle, it seems something more in line with planetary garrison due to the fact it can't load onto a pelican for taking from a ship to the ground.) As for the Covenant, I think the majority of Halo fans expected them to be defeated and GONE. You know, brand new enemies without the old. Having them there just prolongs the war. The war which we physically saw END in Halo 3. Edit: Um, the UNSC army is a DEFENSIVE group. I doubt we'd see them placed on the Infinity. Marines yes, army no. And again, the M14 is still around because the US army hasn't fully replaced it. The DMR was OUTRIGHT FREAKING STATED that it had been completely replaced. [Edited on 06.24.2012 10:24 PM PDT]