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				2589 is the furthest point in the lore Bungie defined in any way. Prior to Halo: Reach, the furthest point Bungie defined was March 3rd, 2553.
The furthest point 343i's defined is 2559 though. You can read about that year in Halo: Evolutions' short story 'The Return'.
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	What do you think of the ending to The Return?
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	I think it could be used to keep the Covenant in the games.