BR85 battle rifle
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Model series: |
BR series |
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Type: |
Bullpup battle rifle |
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Ammunition type: |
9.5×40mm M634 X-HP-SAP |
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Feed system: |
36-round box magazine |
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Gas-operated | |
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High (cyclic) | |
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Effective range: |
950 meters (3,117 feet)[note 1] |
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The BR85 Service Rifle is a select-fire battle rifle used by the United Nations Space Command.[1]
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History[edit]
The BR85 entered service as early as 2525,[2] 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[edit]
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[edit]
BR85N Service Rifle[edit]
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[edit]
- 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 effectiness, 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[edit]
- Main article: BR85HB battle rifle
A heavy-barreled version of the BR85 featuring a telescopic scope.[8]
Gameplay[edit]
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Changes from BR85HB in Halo 4[edit]
- 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.
Trivia[edit]
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[edit]
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.
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.
First-person view of the BR85N in Halo 5: Guardians on Riptide.
Smart scope with the BR85N in Halo 5: Guardians.
The Sentinel BR85N with Bloodthirst skin
Alternate view of the smart scope on the BR85N
A BR85N in comparison to a BR55 in Halo 5: Guardians.
Jameson Locke using a BR85N during the Battle of Meridian in Halo Mythos.
The BR85 in Halo Online.
Tom-B292 with a BR85 in Halo: Legacy of Onyx.
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Halo 5: Guardians variants[edit]
First-person view of the Longshot BR85N.
Smart scope with the Longshot BR85N.
First-person view of the Sentinel BR85N.
4× zoom with the Sentinel BR85N.
6× zoom with the Sentinel BR85N.
First-person view of the Classic BR85N.
Smart scope with the Classic BR85N.
First-person view of the Hybrid BR85N.
Smart scope with the Hybrid BR85N.
First-person view of the COG BR85N.
Smart scope with the COG BR85N.
First-person view of the Morph BR85N.
Smart scope with the Morph BR85N.
Halo 5: Guardians Skins[edit]
Fade
Spiral
Bloodthirst
Green Machine
Prestige
Gold Standard
Last Dawn
Landgrave
Master Control
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
- Halo Mythos
- Halo: Retribution
- Halo: Legacy of Onyx
Notes[edit]
- ^ 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[edit]
- ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Locke and Load
- ^ BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle T-shirt
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level, Blue Team
- ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level, Glassed
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level, Reunion
- ^ Halo: Retribution, p. 178
- ^ Halo 4
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