They didn't go extinct,they left and in this article its hinting that the players might see some forerunners (Also some new gameinformer pictures) [url]http://gamerant.com/halo-4-screenshots-details-game-informer-riley-142979/[/url] [Edited on 04.12.2012 12:51 PM PDT]

The elites and grunts could be not the ones we know it is probably a rebelion against each other and if you seen halo legends elites were against each other so my guess is that those are new type of covenent and probably the new type and the flood might be in it it depends the campaign of the story of the game and the forunners cant be in the game because if u understand halo legends and the books they went extinct after bringing life back on each planet and they remain dead but not their armour [Edited on 04.12.2012 12:05 PM PDT]

My guess is it is going to be a mix of covenant baddies, flood, and possibly forerunners. The forerunners are such a mysterious group, I'd love to know who or what they are.

Halo 4 enemies my theory ~ elites ~ grunts ~ brutes ? ~ hunters ~ precursors ~ forerunner ~ oni ~ spartan 4's just my guess =} [Edited on 04.12.2012 8:21 AM PDT]

Precursors they will once again test Humanity to see if they are worthy to carry on the mantle.

No. Simply no.

I have no idea, but i dont think the enemy is human(s) I got the feeling this game will be good

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Catmaster Shortly after Halo 4 was unveiled this life form was added to the bestarium on Halo Waypoint [quote] Bestiarum - (CAVEAT) The following information has been gleaned from a variety of sources, impartial and otherwise. Records retrieved from alien systems cannot be verified except by cross-reference against our own records. The significant system-wide lull in record-keeping for many of these species invalidates much of the provable veracity of this information. The following document is as accurate as possible under difficult circumstances but should be treated as an incomplete investigation only. Investigation Status: ON GOING. Information origins include: UNSECURED ALIEN COMPUTER ARCHIVES (SUSPECT) RECORDED OBSERVATIONS (VARIABLE) TRANSLATED COMMUNICATIONS (VARIABLE) INTERLOPED SYSTEMS (SUSPECT) OWN ARCHIVAL EVIDENCE (ACCURATE) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ARRAY INSTALLATIONS (CLEAR) COMMUNICATIONS FROM SHIELDS (CLEAR) ASSUMPTIONS FROM MONITOR 343 GUILTY SPARK (UNDER INVESTIGATION) ASSUMPTIONS FROM MONITOR 2401 PENITENT TANGENT (CLEAR) DNA/RNA/Silicon samples are encoded in this datastream. Reproduction of individuals for analysis is prohibited by this facility.[/quote] Note on that last part, reproduction of individuals is prohibited, the Forerunners ran tests on Flood but not this Caveat witch they know even less about compared to the Precursors? Seem like they are a force to be reckoned with. Perhaps this 'Ancient Evil'. Edit: Although I am heavily confused why they added this, but have yet to officially reveal anything about the Ancient Evil[/quote] Are you really that dumb? Seriously. Please, take a minute to Google the definition of caveat: [quote]Caveat can be shorthand for Latin phrases such as: Caveat lector, "let the reader beware" Caveat emptor, "let the buyer beware" Caveat venditor, "let the seller beware"[/quote] This "supposed" creature is nothing but a warming to the lector that the sources are not confirmed, it even says so right there on the text! [quote]The following information has been gleaned from a variety of sources, impartial and otherwise. Records retrieved from alien systems cannot be verified except by cross-reference against our own records. The significant system-wide lull in record-keeping for many of these species invalidates much of the provable veracity of this information. The following document is as accurate as possible under difficult circumstances but should be treated as an incomplete investigation only.[/quote] That's a note, telling you that the investigation is not complete or that the sources are not verifiable. [quote]DNA/RNA/Silicon samples are encoded in this datastream. Reproduction of individuals for analysis is prohibited by this facility.[/quote] That is pretty much them saying "we cannot create the creatures listed here, since it is prohibited for us to experiment and analyse a living individual." - By this text, we can assume that the beastiarium is nothing more but the database that was used to classify the species that were to be reintroduced after the Halo Array fired, hence their lack of authorization to analyse them as they only had a limited amount of DNA/RNA/Silicone samples. Seriously people, a little reading comprehension and a quick Google search can do wonders!

Shortly after Halo 4 was unveiled this life form was added to the bestarium on Halo Waypoint [quote] Bestiarum - (CAVEAT) The following information has been gleaned from a variety of sources, impartial and otherwise. Records retrieved from alien systems cannot be verified except by cross-reference against our own records. The significant system-wide lull in record-keeping for many of these species invalidates much of the provable veracity of this information. The following document is as accurate as possible under difficult circumstances but should be treated as an incomplete investigation only. Investigation Status: ON GOING. Information origins include: UNSECURED ALIEN COMPUTER ARCHIVES (SUSPECT) RECORDED OBSERVATIONS (VARIABLE) TRANSLATED COMMUNICATIONS (VARIABLE) INTERLOPED SYSTEMS (SUSPECT) OWN ARCHIVAL EVIDENCE (ACCURATE) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ARRAY INSTALLATIONS (CLEAR) COMMUNICATIONS FROM SHIELDS (CLEAR) ASSUMPTIONS FROM MONITOR 343 GUILTY SPARK (UNDER INVESTIGATION) ASSUMPTIONS FROM MONITOR 2401 PENITENT TANGENT (CLEAR) DNA/RNA/Silicon samples are encoded in this datastream. Reproduction of individuals for analysis is prohibited by this facility.[/quote] Note on that last part, reproduction of individuals is prohibited, the Forerunners ran tests on Flood but not this Caveat witch they know even less about compared to the Precursors? Seem like they are a force to be reckoned with. Perhaps this 'Ancient Evil'. Edit: Although I am heavily confused why they added this, but have yet to officially reveal anything about the Ancient Evil [Edited on 04.11.2012 8:05 PM PDT]

Well, some of the images recently released shows the Chief fighting Elites and Grunts. So...Covenant remnants?

I believe that the main enemy is the precursors, as they were meant to create/be the flood, and flood like terrain can be seen in halo 4 first look: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6UL63Zo-uo[/url]

The enemy wont be food.

The enemy has to be something we know of. There is no way 343i are going to pull a new enemy from nowhere. I'm guessing it's Forerunners and it MAY be ONI. These Spartan Ops missions may be having you go after John to kill him.

Lets just wait and see.

I'm just wondering if the Militant faction of the Sanghelli will play any roll (from Glasslands)

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] RKOSNAKE [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] SEAL Sniper 9 Why doesn't anybody realize that we're gunna be fighting teh battle toads? C'mon guys...Common sense...[/quote] No, you've got it wrong. We are going to be facing the Ewok Empire.[/quote] Ah, man! How could I forget? D: I still think there'll be a surprise battle toad invasion... >.>

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] SEAL Sniper 9 Why doesn't anybody realize that we're gunna be fighting teh battle toads? C'mon guys...Common sense...[/quote] No, you've got it wrong. We are going to be facing the Ewok Empire.

Well now it's Covenant space pirates and...something else.

Why doesn't anybody realize that we're gunna be fighting teh battle toads? C'mon guys...Common sense...

Seriously, you need to be on date with current Halo canon before stating things like "Forerunners are dead." or "No Spartan IV's." At least do some research before posting.

Forerunners aren't dead. [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Eskimo Luvz You Whoever the enemy is has telekinesis. It was a leaked footage thing. Follow Halo4Follower on youtube he comes out with brand new news constantly that actually shows some good stuff.[/quote] That was a rejected concept, check Nathan Walpole's site, he is an employee at 343.

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Eskimo Luvz You Whoever the enemy is has telekinesis. It was a leaked footage thing. Follow Halo4Follower on youtube he comes out with brand new news constantly that actually shows some good stuff.[/quote] what makes him any more credible than us? and telekinesis is VERY far fetched. a little too so. and most leaked footage is fraud.

Whoever the enemy is has telekinesis. It was a leaked footage thing. Follow Halo4Follower on youtube he comes out with brand new news constantly that actually shows some good stuff.

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] tpatrickcj4a ok forerunners are dead. been established already. covenant are a remote possibility. precursors are only viable option at this point.[/quote] The enemy will most likely be the remaining Precursor. But it is fun to think of far-fetched possibilities.

ok forerunners are dead. been established already. covenant are a remote possibility. precursors are only viable option at this point.

With the new leaks you can see that most of the enemies are covenant and Halo Forerunners.