Followers

The Followers upgrade is available only in the Covenant Temple. Its icon is a picture of three elites with energy swords. It also has has a +10 symbol next to the picture. It requires 3 tech points which in the covenant is called the Age of Reclamation. This upgrade costs 800 supplies.

Positives

 * Increases Covenant army population to 50 rather than the original 40.
 * Allows you to build 2 Scarabs and make 3 Locusts
 * Allows you to outnumber and possibly outmatch your enemies.

Negetives

 * Enemies can also buy this upgrade.
 * AI Players use this to make up to two scarabs to use against you.

Trivia

 * The UNSC's counterpart upgrade to this is done at the Field Armoury.
 * Scarabs can be aided by locusts or any other covenant if this upgrade is bought.
 * This is one of the longest upgrades to obtain. Needing 3 tech levels and 800 supplies. By the time it is complete you won't have long before the enemy attacks you.