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==== BR85N attachments ====
==== BR85N attachments ====
* '''[[Long Barrel]]''': Increases range of bullet magnetism and aim assist.
* '''[[Long barrel]]''': Increases range of bullet magnetism and aim assist.
* '''[[Laser Targeter]]''': Increases weapon accuracy by reducing bullet spread.
* '''[[Laser targeter]]''': Increases weapon accuracy by reducing bullet spread.
* '''[[Silencer]]''': Firing the weapon does not make the user show up on enemy radar. However, walking still gives away the user's position.
* '''[[Silencer]]''': Firing the weapon does not make the user show up on enemy radar. However, walking still gives away the user's position.
* '''[[Stabilization Jets]]''': Helps control vertical recoil.
* '''[[Stabilization jets]]''': Helps control vertical recoil.
* '''[[Kinetic Bolts]]''': Augments knockback and damage against vehicles.
* '''[[Kinetic bolts]]''': Augments knockback and damage against vehicles.
* '''[[Energy Bayonet]]''': Increases melee damage and range, allowing for a one-hit kill against normal opponents.
* '''[[Energy bayonet]]''': Increases melee damage and range, allowing for a one-hit kill against normal opponents.
* '''[[Knight blade]]''': Increases melee effectiness, with extra damage and knockback against vehicles.
* '''[[Knight blade]]''': Increases melee effectiveness, with extra damage and knockback against vehicles.
* '''Extended Magazine''': Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%.
* '''Extended magazine''': Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%.
* '''[[Threat Marker]]''': Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time.
* '''[[Threat marker]]''': Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time.
* '''[[Sound Dampener]]''': Increases effective range and reduces firing signature.
* '''[[Sound dampener]]''': Increases effective range and reduces firing signature.


=== BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle ===
=== BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle ===
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== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
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=== Changes from BR85HB in ''Halo 4'' ===
=== Changes from BR85HB in ''Halo 4'' ===
* More open sight picture due to new open-topped reflex sight replacing the smart-linked telescopic sight.
*More open sight picture due to new open-topped reflex sight replacing the smart-linked telescopic sight.
* Accuracy increased.
*Accuracy increased.
* Shorter time between bursts and faster cyclic fire rate.
*Shorter time between bursts and faster cyclic fire rate.
 
===Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to [[Halo Championship Series|HCS]] testing===
*Slower burst fire rate.
*Random spread added.
===Changes from HCS testing to [[Overtime]]===
*Random spread is taken out in favor of added recoil.
*Slightly slower burst fire rate.
*The weapon was pulled closer to the player's face, decreasing the open picture originally present.
*Has less aim assist.
== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
Ironically, as with the [[M392 DMR|M392]] and [[M395 DMR|M395]] DMRs erroneously ejecting the signature shell casings of the Battle Rifle, the BR85N in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' now erroneously ejects what appear to be the [[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|M118 7.62×51mm]] shell casings of the DMR.
*Ironically, as with the [[M392 DMR|M392]] and [[M395 DMR|M395]] DMRs erroneously ejecting the signature shell casings of the Battle Rifle, the BR85N in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' now erroneously ejects what appear to be the [[M118 Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|M118 7.62×51mm]] shell casings of the DMR.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
=== Normal Gallery ===
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=== Normal gallery ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G Battle Rifle customization.png|Concept art of the BR85N customization in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G Battle Rifle customization.png|Concept art of the BR85N customization in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
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File:H5BR.png|The BR85N in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Regret]].
File:H5BR.png|The BR85N in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Regret]].
File:H5BRZoom.png|[[Smart Scope]] with the BR85N in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Crossfire]].
File:H5BRZoom.png|[[Smart Scope]] with the BR85N in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' on [[Crossfire]].
File:BR_halo.png|The Sentinel BR85N with Bloodthirst skin.
FIle:H5G-BR85HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the BR85N by [[Fred-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
FIle:H5G-BR85HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the BR85N by [[Fred-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-BR85HUD.png|First-person view of the BR85N on [[Riptide]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-BR85HUD.png|First-person view of the BR85N on [[Riptide]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-BR85zoom.png|Smart scope with the BR85N in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-BR85zoom.png|Smart scope with the BR85N in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:BR_halo.png|The Sentinel BR85N with Bloodthirst skin
File:H5G-BR85NSS.png|Alternate view of the smart scope on the BR85N
File:H5G-BR85NSS.png|Alternate view of the smart scope on the BR85N
File:H5G-BR85NvsBR55.png|A BR85N in comparison to a BR55 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-BR85NvsBR55.png|A BR85N in comparison to a BR55 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
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File:TomB292.png|[[Tom-B292]] with a BR85 in ''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''.
File:TomB292.png|[[Tom-B292]] with a BR85 in ''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins ===
<gallery>
File:REQ_Weapon_Skin_Fade.png|Fade REQ card.
File:REQ Card - Spiral.png|Spiral REQ card.
File:REQ Card - Bloodthirst.png|Bloodthirst REQ card.
File:Prestigebr.png|Prestige REQ card.
File:H5G-BR-GoldStandard.png|Gold Standard REQ card.
File:H5G-LastDawn-BR.png|Last Dawn REQ card.
File:H5G-Green Machine BR.png|Green Machine skin.
File:BR85 Landgrave Skin.png|Landgrave skin.
File:H5G-BR85NMasterControl.png|Master Control skin.
</gallery>
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' variants ===
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' variants ===
<gallery>
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File:H5G BR Morph sight1.png|First-person view of the Morph BR85N.
File:H5G BR Morph sight1.png|First-person view of the Morph BR85N.
File:H5G BR Morph sight2.png|Smart scope with the Morph BR85N.
File:H5G BR Morph sight2.png|Smart scope with the Morph BR85N.
</gallery>
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins ===
<gallery>
File:REQ_Weapon_Skin_Fade.png|Fade
File:REQ Card - Spiral.png|Spiral
File:REQ Card - Bloodthirst.png|Bloodthirst
File:H5G-Green Machine BR.png|Green Machine
File:Prestigebr.png|Prestige
File:H5G-BR-GoldStandard.png|Gold Standard
File:H5G-LastDawn-BR.png|Last Dawn
File:BR85 Landgrave Skin.png|Landgrave
File:H5G-BR85NMasterControl.png|Master Control
</gallery>
</gallery>


Revision as of 16:47, February 13, 2019

BR85 battle rifle
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Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory

Model series:

BR series

Type:

Bullpup battle rifle

Specifications

Ammunition type:

9.5×40mm M634 X-HP-SAP

Feed system:

36-round box magazine

Operation:

Gas-operated

Rate of fire:

High (cyclic)

Effective range:

950 meters (3,117 feet)[note 1]

Service history

In service:

 

The BR85 Service Rifle (BR85 SR) is a select-fire battle rifle used by the United Nations Space Command.[1]

History

The BR85 entered service as early as 2525,[2] but manufacturing concerns and logistical issues involved with its ammunition meant the BR85 was not widely adopted until after the Human-Covenant War ended.[1] Prior to March 2557 several BR85Ns were delivered to Argent Moon.[3] By October 2558 the UNSC Infinity carried a large supply of BR85Ns.[4] At the same time Liang-Dortmund Corporation security forces stationed on Meridian carried a large supply of BR85Ns.[5] Numerous BR85Ns were transported unintentionally to Genesis when Cortana began to recall the Guardians there.[6]

Design

The BR85 Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed battle rifle. A select-fire weapon, the BR85 is capable of firing three-round bursts and fully automatic fire.[7] The BR85 is effective against most Covenant battle armor and the energy shielding of Sangheili harnesses and the plating of Promethean Soldiers; it also proves effective against the shields and plating of GEN2 MJOLNIR armor during War Games exercises. The BR85 can be fitted with a variety of scopes and receives a 36-round detachable box magazine.

Variants

BR85N Service Rifle

A variant of the BR85 featuring a smart-link open-topped holographic Recon sight was extensively used by the UNSC in October 2558.[1][4]

  • Morph BR85N: Battle Rifle with Morph sight. Work continues on analyzing "resonance" exhibited by the Morph sight with certain weapons
  • Classic BR85N: Battle Rifle with Classic sight. Tactical configuration fitted with rugged combat optics preferred by veteran Spartans.
  • Longshot BR85N: Battle Rifle with Longshot sight. Marksman configuration preferred by many Requiem veterans.
  • Sentinel BR85N: Battle Rifle with Sentinel sight. Delta-Six special forces configuration with variable-zoom 4×/6× optics; optimized for long-range, pinpoint lethality.
  • Hybrid BR85N: Battle Rifle with Hybrid sight. Sangheili Carbine holoscope technology merged with human industrial methods. This is a Joint Task Force Sierra configuration undergoing evaluation by the UNSC Ordnance Commission.
  • COG BR85N: Battle Rifle with COG sight. Army SPECWARCOM configuration currently undergoing final evaluation.

BR85N attachments

  • Long barrel: Increases range of bullet magnetism and aim assist.
  • Laser targeter: Increases weapon accuracy by reducing bullet spread.
  • Silencer: Firing the weapon does not make the user show up on enemy radar. However, walking still gives away the user's position.
  • Stabilization jets: Helps control vertical recoil.
  • Kinetic bolts: Augments knockback and damage against vehicles.
  • Energy bayonet: Increases melee damage and range, allowing for a one-hit kill against normal opponents.
  • Knight blade: Increases melee effectiveness, with extra damage and knockback against vehicles.
  • Extended magazine: Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%.
  • Threat marker: Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time.
  • Sound dampener: Increases effective range and reduces firing signature.

BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle

Main article: BR85HB battle rifle

A heavy-barreled version of the BR85 featuring a telescopic scope.[8]

Gameplay

Main-Legendary.png See our gameplay information related to BR85 battle rifle on its gameplay page.

Changes from BR85HB in Halo 4

  • More open sight picture due to new open-topped reflex sight replacing the smart-linked telescopic sight.
  • Accuracy increased.
  • Shorter time between bursts and faster cyclic fire rate.

Changes from Halo 5: Guardians to HCS testing

  • Slower burst fire rate.
  • Random spread added.

Changes from HCS testing to Overtime

  • Random spread is taken out in favor of added recoil.
  • Slightly slower burst fire rate.
  • The weapon was pulled closer to the player's face, decreasing the open picture originally present.
  • Has less aim assist.

Trivia

  • Ironically, as with the M392 and M395 DMRs erroneously ejecting the signature shell casings of the Battle Rifle, the BR85N in Halo 5: Guardians now erroneously ejects what appear to be the M118 7.62×51mm shell casings of the DMR.

Gallery

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Normal gallery

  • Concept art of the BR85N customization in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Concept art of the BR85N customization in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A render of the BR85N SR from the pre-Beta development stage of Halo 5: Guardians.

    A render of the BR85N SR from the pre-Beta development stage of Halo 5: Guardians.

  • The BR85N in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Regret.

    The BR85N in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Regret.

  • Smart Scope with the BR85N in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Crossfire.

    Smart Scope with the BR85N in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Crossfire.

  • The Sentinel BR85N with Bloodthirst skin.

    The Sentinel BR85N with Bloodthirst skin.

  • First-person view of the BR85N by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    First-person view of the BR85N by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • First-person view of the BR85N on Riptide in Halo 5: Guardians.

    First-person view of the BR85N on Riptide in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Smart scope with the BR85N in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Smart scope with the BR85N in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Alternate view of the smart scope on the BR85N

    Alternate view of the smart scope on the BR85N

  • A BR85N in comparison to a BR55 in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A BR85N in comparison to a BR55 in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • HM-Locke&Tanaka.png

    Jameson Locke using a BR85N during the Battle of Meridian in Halo Mythos.

  • The BR85 in Halo Online.

    The BR85 in Halo Online.

  • Tom-B292 with a BR85 in Halo: Legacy of Onyx.

    Tom-B292 with a BR85 in Halo: Legacy of Onyx.

Halo 5: Guardians skins

  • Fade REQ card.

    Fade REQ card.

  • Spiral REQ card.

    Spiral REQ card.

  • Bloodthirst REQ card.

    Bloodthirst REQ card.

  • Prestige REQ card.

    Prestige REQ card.

  • Gold Standard REQ card.

    Gold Standard REQ card.

  • Last Dawn REQ card.

    Last Dawn REQ card.

  • Green Machine skin.

    Green Machine skin.

  • Landgrave skin.

    Landgrave skin.

  • Master Control skin.

    Master Control skin.

Halo 5: Guardians variants

  • First-person view of the Longshot BR85N.

    First-person view of the Longshot BR85N.

  • Smart scope with the Longshot BR85N.

    Smart scope with the Longshot BR85N.

  • First-person view of the Sentinel BR85N.

    First-person view of the Sentinel BR85N.

  • 4× zoom with the Sentinel BR85N.

    4× zoom with the Sentinel BR85N.

  • 6× zoom with the Sentinel BR85N.

    6× zoom with the Sentinel BR85N.

  • First-person view of the Classic BR85N.

    First-person view of the Classic BR85N.

  • Smart scope with the Classic BR85N.

    Smart scope with the Classic BR85N.

  • First-person view of the Hybrid BR85N.

    First-person view of the Hybrid BR85N.

  • Smart scope with the Hybrid BR85N.

    Smart scope with the Hybrid BR85N.

  • First-person view of the COG BR85N.

    First-person view of the COG BR85N.

  • Smart scope with the COG BR85N.

    Smart scope with the COG BR85N.

  • First-person view of the Morph BR85N.

    First-person view of the Morph BR85N.

  • Smart scope with the Morph BR85N.

    Smart scope with the Morph BR85N.

List of appearances

Notes

  1. ^ The tick marks on the BR85's smart-linked scope range between 100 and 950 meters. This presumably reflects the weapon's maximum effective range.

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Locke and Load
  2. ^ BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle T-shirt
  3. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Blue Team
  4. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians
  5. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Glassed
  6. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Reunion
  7. ^ Halo: Retribution, p. 178
  8. ^ Halo 4

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List of rifles and carbines used by humanity
MA series MA1 • MA2B • MA3A • MA40 (Longshot)
MA5 series variants MA37 • MA5B • MA5C • MA5D
Other assault rifles HMG-38 Monitor Rifle • VK78 Commando (Impact)
CM 300 • M6J/C • MA5K
BR55 series XBR55 • BR55 • BR55HB
BR75 series BR75 • BR75 Breacher
BR85 series BR85 • BR85HB • BR85N
Other BR series rifles BRXX Lightfire
Other battle rifles "Maestro"
M295 • M392 • M395 (M395B)
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