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{{Weapon infobox | {{Weapon infobox | ||
|image=[[File:H5G-Render-BattleRifle.png|300px]]<br>The | |image=[[File:H5G-Render-BattleRifle.png|300px]]<br>The B85N battle rifle, a variant of the BR85 SR. | ||
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | ||
|series=BR series | |series=BR series | ||
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|service=*[[Human-Covenant War]] | |service=*[[Human-Covenant War]]<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Locke and Load'']</ref> | ||
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | *[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
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|ammotype=9.5×40mm [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing|M634 X-HP-SAP]] | |ammotype=9.5×40mm [[M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing|M634 X-HP-SAP]] | ||
|feed=36-round box magazine | |feed=36-round box magazine | ||
|operation=Gas-operated | |operation=Gas-operated | ||
|rate=High (cyclic) | |rate=High (cyclic) | ||
|velocity= | |velocity= | ||
|range=950 meters (3,117 feet){{Ref/Note|The [[:File:BRhud.jpeg|tick marks]] on the BR85's smart-linked scope range between 100 and 950 meters. This presumably reflects the weapon's maximum effective range.}} | |range=950 meters (3,117 feet){{Ref/Note|The [[:File:BRhud.jpeg|tick marks]] on the BR85's smart-linked scope range between 100 and 950 meters. This presumably reflects the weapon's maximum effective range.}} | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
The BR85 entered service late in the [[ | The BR85 entered service late in the [[Covenant War]], but manufacturing concerns and logistical issues involved with its ammunition meant the BR85 was not widely adopted until after the [[Human-Covenant War]] ended.{{Ref/Reuse|LAL}} It was in service by the [[ODST]]s assigned to the [[Carter Guard Armory]] in [[2550]], with [[Sergeant]] [[B. Wright]] employing one.<ref>''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', [[Phoenix Logs]] - Rise of Atriox I</ref> Prior to March [[2557]] several BR85Ns were delivered to [[Argent Moon]].<ref name="Blue">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level ''[[Blue Team (level)|Blue Team]]''</ref> By October [[2558]] the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} carried a large supply of BR85Ns.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} At the same time [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]] security forces stationed on [[Meridian]] carried a large supply of BR85Ns.<ref name="Glassed">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level ''[[Glassed]]''</ref> Numerous BR85Ns were transported unintentionally to [[Genesis]] when [[Cortana]] began to recall the [[Guardian Custode|Guardians]] there.<ref name="Reunion">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level ''[[Reunion]]''</ref> | ||
Prior to March [[2557]] | |||
==Design== | ==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. | 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.<ref name="Retri">''[[Halo: Retribution]]'', ''p. 178''</ref> The BR85 is effective against most [[Covenant remnants|Covenant]] battle armor and the [[energy shielding]] of [[Sangheili harness]]es and the plating of [[Promethean Soldier]]s; it also proves effective against the shields and plating of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|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== | ==Variants== | ||
===BR85N Service Rifle=== | ===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.{{Ref/Reuse|LAL}} | A variant of the BR85 featuring a smart-link open-topped holographic [[Recon sight]] was extensively used by the UNSC in October 2558.{{Ref/Reuse|LAL}}<ref name="H5G">''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''</ref> | ||
* '''Morph BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[Morph sight]]. Work continues on analyzing "resonance" exhibited by the Morph sight with certain weapons | * '''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. | * '''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. | * '''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. | * '''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 | * '''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. | * '''COG BR85N''': Battle Rifle with [[COG sight]]. Army SPECWARCOM configuration currently undergoing final evaluation. | ||
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===BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle=== | ===BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle=== | ||
{{Main|BR85HB battle rifle}} | {{Main|BR85HB battle rifle}} | ||
A heavy-barreled version of the BR85 featuring a telescopic scope. | A heavy-barreled version of the BR85 featuring a telescopic scope.<ref name="H4">''[[Halo 4]]''</ref> | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | ||
===Concept art and | ===Concept art and artwork=== | ||
<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]]''. | ||
File:Halo5 BR.png|A render of the BR85N SR from the pre-[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta|Beta]] development stage of ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:Halo5 BR.png|A render of the BR85N SR from the pre-[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta|Beta]] development stage of ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:HM- | File:HM-Locke&Tanaka.png|[[Jameson Locke]] using a BR85N during the Battle of Meridian in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Screenshots=== | ===Screenshots=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> |