I don't think they follow the prophets teachings anymore. The Sangheili had set aside forerunner stuff as relics and such before encountering the San'Shyuum. I believe that is what they are worshiping now, not the prophets teachings.
The Infinity isn't a Halcyon class, the Pillar of Autumn was one. It is a completely new type of ship.
Is it also confirmed that Storm wants revenge on the humans? If it does we can sort of guess a bit that may happen in the book that comes out in a couple months.
If he dropped it he would have immediately switched to his gun, and the ball would drop to about the end of the staircase.
He has a throwing animation and the oddball comes at you like a line drive, no way he is dropping it.
I've always wanted to see some type of damage effect on the players. For example if you get sniped in the face at least have the face plate crack or something. Maybe if you get hit so many times without dying you can have a few scratches and bumps on your armor. And when you die it goes back to normal.
Standard Limited Edition from Gamestop:
Halo 4 Limited Edition Console from Gamestop:
So the only additional stuff you get for the console is some DLC, and it doesn't go in depth about what DLC. All that money just goes towards the console.
So if you aren't in need of a new xbox I would skip on getting the console.
Maybe Requiem is the Greater Ark and it is still capable of constructing Halo's. The Covenant want this (as they are still the religious type) to try to complete the Great Journey again.
The mods could make a new subform names Halo 4 Cheats, Hints, and Spoilers
Then try to avoid the forums for a while if you don't think you can handle it.