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The story evolves with clandestine meetings and underlying motives from various factions, including the UNC's ongoing quest for control over the powerful artifacts linked to the Covenant. The tension thrives as characters wrestle with their ideologies, history, and the harsh reality of their world.
Dr. H's experiments lead to new technologies, including the creation of an artificial intelligence, Cortana, who begins to influence John’s actions further complicating his identity as a weapon versus a human.