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===== Conclusion: Could Present-Day Weapons Tip the Balance? =====

Present-day human technology would definitely provide a more formidable opposition and could tip the scales in favor of humans in a sustained ground war. Enhanced stealth, long-range strike capabilities, and the precision of modern drones and guided munitions would give humanity tactical advantages, allowing them to conduct effective asymmetrical warfare against the Covenant.

In a prolonged conflict, humans using 21st-century technology could force a highly costly and prolonged engagement for the Covenant, potentially leading to a situation where the Covenant re-evaluates whether attempting to conquer Earth without glassing it is worth the effort. In short, with modern weaponry, humans might not decisively win, but they could inflict enough losses to make it an unfeasible campaign for the Covenant, creating the conditions for a potential stalemate or eventual withdrawal.