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{{Weapon infobox | {{Weapon infobox | ||
|image=[[File:H5G-Render-BattleRifle.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:H5G-Render-BattleRifle.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | ||
|series=BR series | |series=BR series | ||
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|cost= | |cost= | ||
|variant= | |variant= | ||
|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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|height= | |height= | ||
|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 name="range" group="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.</ref> | |||
|range=950 meters (3,117 feet) | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''BR85 Service Rifle''' ('''BR85 SR''') is a select-fire battle rifle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. | The '''BR85 Service Rifle''' ('''BR85 SR''') is a select-fire battle rifle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="LAL"/> | ||
==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 name="LAL"/> 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 name="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 (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> | ||
== 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.<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 == | |||
=== 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 name="LAL"/><ref name="H5G">''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''</ref> | |||
==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. | |||
* '''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. | ||
====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. | ||
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* '''[[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 === | ||
{{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 == | ||
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes}} | {{Linkbox|gameplay=yes}} | ||
===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=== | ===Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to [[Halo Championship Series|HCS]] testing=== | ||
* | * Slower burst fire rate. | ||
*Random spread added. | * Random spread added. | ||
===Changes from HCS testing to [[Overtime]]=== | |||
=== Changes from HCS testing to [[Overtime]] === | |||
* Random spread is replaced with added vertical recoil. | * Random spread is replaced with added vertical recoil. | ||
* Slightly slower burst fire rate. | * Slightly slower burst fire rate. | ||
* The weapon has been pulled closer to the player's face | * The weapon has been pulled closer to the player's face, decreasing the open picture originally present. | ||
* Has less aim assist. | * 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 [[ | *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 == | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | ||
=== | === 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]]''. | ||
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: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:BR_halo.png|The Sentinel BR85N with Bloodthirst skin. | ||
File:H5G-Fred&BR85N.png|[[ | File:H5G-Fred&BR85N.png|[[Fred-104]] with a BR85N while aboard ''[[Argent Moon]]'' in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
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-BR85zoom-Campaign.png|Smart scope with the BR85N by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign, post-[[Overtime]] update. | File:H5G-BR85zoom-Campaign.png|Smart scope with the BR85N by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign, post-[[Overtime]] update. | ||
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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: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''. | ||
File:HM-Locke&Tanaka.png|[[Jameson Locke]] using a BR85N during the Battle of Meridian in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''. | |||
File:HO_BR55_(85HB).png|The BR85 in ''Halo Online''. | File:HO_BR55_(85HB).png|The BR85 in ''Halo Online''. | ||
File: | File:TomB292.png|[[Tom-B292]] with a BR85 in ''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins=== | === ''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:REQ_Weapon_Skin_Fade.png|Fade REQ card. | File:REQ_Weapon_Skin_Fade.png|Fade REQ card. | ||
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File:H5G-BR85NMasterControl.png|Master Control skin. | File:H5G-BR85NMasterControl.png|Master Control skin. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' variants=== | === ''Halo 5: Guardians'' variants === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5G-LongshotBR85.png|First-person view of the Longshot BR85N. | File:H5G-LongshotBR85.png|First-person view of the Longshot BR85N. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | == List of appearances == | ||
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | * ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | ||
* ''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | * ''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | ||
* ''[[Halo: Retribution]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Retribution]]'' | ||
* ''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' | |||
* ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | ||
==Notes== | == Notes == | ||
<references group="note"/> | |||
==Sources== | == Sources == | ||
<references/> | |||
{{UNSC rifles}} | {{UNSC rifles}} | ||
[[Category:Rifles]] | [[Category:Rifles]] | ||
