I dont think i'm the only one who gets frustrated when my AI marines run into the middle of the battlefield and get sprayed with plasma during the campaign. A new feature that would be simple and effective in future halos would be AI controls. It could use the squad system like in reach when walk up to group of marines and it displays their names as part of your squad. Once in your squad you could give them simple orders in combat situations. Things like hold fire, take cover, open fire, advance, etc.... You could aslo be able to position them in areas where they would be most effective on a battlefield.Or, let them fire at will within boundary that they wont advance past. i would like to have cover fire when i actually need it for a change. I could position my marines in a strategic spot, keep them in cover while i engage the enemy, and then give them the order to fire from their position. these would be optional actions so you wouldnt have to go through the trouble if you didnt want to. The AIs are pointless if they get killed in 5 seconds and this would add an interesting strategic element to the game. I know most players dont care about the marines, but i find them usefull when they dont screw up. Any thoughts?