Editing Elutuzem-pattern stalker rifle

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Title|''Elutuzem''-pattern stalker rifle}}
{{Weapon infobox
|name=''Elutuzem''-pattern Long Shooter
|image={{Pageimage|HINF Zvezda&StalkerRifle.png}}[[File:HINF Stalker Rifle Crop.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Merchants of Qikost]]{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|series=
|type=[[Directed-energy weapon|Directed-energy]] [[sniper rifle]]{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Support|URL=https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/6882880281364-Halo-Infinite-Weapon-Equipment-and-Vehicle-Inventory-|Site=Halo Support|Page=Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory|D=05|M=05|Y=2023|Quote=Long-range plasma sniper rifle.}}
|cost=
|variant=[[Stalker Rifle Ultra]]
|length={{Convert|134.1|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|width=
|height=
|weight=
|ammotype=[[Plasma|Superheated plasma]]{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|capacity=32 bolts{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|feed=
|operation=Semi-automatic{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|rate=High{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}
|velocity=
|optics=3-6× [[Smart-linking|smart-link]] [[Telescopic sight|scope]]{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|range=
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Site|Id=Extravaganza|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-encyclopedia-extravaganza|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Encyclopedia Extravaganza|D=01|M=06|Y=2022}}<br>[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
}}
{{Article quote|The Stalker Rifle is a [[Hesduros|Hesduron]]-pattern plasma marksman rifle acquired by the [[Banished]]. It has a high rate of fire, but requires periodic heat venting during sustained fire.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|[[Forge]] - Stalker Rifle description|Quote=The Stalker Rifle is a Hesduron-pattern plasma marksman rifle acquired by the Banished. It has a high rate of fire, but requires periodic heat venting during sustained fire.}}}}
The '''''Elutuzem''-pattern long shooter''', also known as the '''stalker rifle''', is a semi-automatic [[Plasma weaponry|plasma]] [[sniper rifle]] formerly in service with the [[Covenant]],{{Ref/Reuse|Extravaganza}} and now used by its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]] - in particular the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=479}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
Although the stalker rifle resembles the [[Particle beam rifle|particle acceleration weapons]] used by the original [[Covenant]], it differs in functionality and performance. The stalker rifle employs the same electromagnetic compositors as the {{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}} to launch bolts of superheated plasma at extraordinary distances. It contains a [[Smart-linking|native-link]] system that allows for various optics configurations, including 3× and 6× magnifications. [[Atriox]]'s elite [[Jiralhanae Stalker]]s worked closely with the [[Merchants of Qikost]] to perfect this integrated sighting system.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}

===Usage===
{{Quote|The [[Jiralhanae Stalker|Brute Stalkers]] would be proud.|[[Iratus]] during a [[War Games]] simulation.{{Ref/Game|Id=Hi|Hi|[[Personal AI]] dialogue}}}}
Stalker rifles were originally used by [[sniper]]s in the [[Covenant]],{{Ref/Reuse|Extravaganza}} and have become a preferred weapon of Banished snipers and scouts - especially those closest to [[Atriox]] and [[Escharum]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} During the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], the stalker rifle was commonly employed by [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s.{{Ref/Game|Id=HINF|HI|gameplay}}

===Variants===
*'''[[Stalker Rifle Ultra]]''': A modified variant of the stalker rifle with a higher rate of fire. It can be fired 12 times before overheating and holds 64 shots at full charge instead of 32.{{Ref/Game|HINF|Forge - Stalker Rifle Ultra description|Quote=Covenant-sourced Stalker Rifle with increased rate of fire but reduced heat and damage output.}} Used by [[Barroth]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Reuse|HINF}}
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File:HINF StalkerRifle Ultra Crop.png|Stalker Rifle Ultra
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==In-game information==
{{Article quote|Mid to long range plasma weapon with a high rate of fire and slower projectiles.{{Ref/Game|HI|Academy - Weapon Drills - Stalker Rifle description}}}}
The Stalker Rifle in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' is a semi-automatic directed-energy weapon that serves as a hybrid between the {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}} and the {{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}}. It is capable of venting, but if fired 7 times in a row without waiting, the stalker rifle will overheat. It is capable of killing a Spartan in 3 headshots or 5 bodyshots (3 to break shields, 2 unshielded bodyshots) in multiplayer. In the campaign, the stalker rifle is wielded exclusively by [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s, though [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]] may also pick up nearby unused or dropped stalker rifles.

==Production notes==
The stalker rifle was first revealed as a weapon included in with the [[Kig-Yar Sniper]] figure in the ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' line.{{Ref/Twitter|Id=Merch|D=21|M=09|Y=2020|TheLegendary117|1308144087095271425|Tom Garrett}}

==Gallery==
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===Development images===
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File:HINF StalkerRifle Concept 1.jpg|Early concept art for the stalker rifle in Covenant colours. Note the early name, "plasma blaster".
File:HINF StalkerRifle Concept 2.jpg|Detail view of the stalker rifle concept.
File:HINF StalkerRifle Concept 3.jpg|A comparison of the final concept with [[:Category:Images by Darren Bacon|Darren Bacon]]'s blockout model.
File:HINF StalkerRifle Concept 4.jpg|Finalised concept art for the stalker rifle.
File:HINF StalkerRifle HiPoly Render 1.jpg|The stalker rifle's high-poly model.
File:HINF StalkerRifle HiPoly Render 2.jpg|The stalker rifle's high-poly model.
File:HINF StalkerRifle HiPoly Render 3.jpg|The stalker rifle's high-poly model.
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===Screenshots===
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File:HINF E3StalkerRifleCrop.jpg|Pre-release image of the stalker rifle.
File:HINF-StalkerrifleHUD.png|First-person view of the stalker rifle.
File:HINF stalker rifle overheating fp pov.png|First-person view of the stalker rifle overheating.
File:HINF-Stalkerriflezoom.png|3× zoom on the stalker rifle.
File:HINF-Stalkerrifle6xzoom.png|6× zoom on the stalker rifle.
File:HINF_Campaign_Overview_Stalker.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper takes aim with the stalker rifle in the [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Overview|Campaign Gameplay Overview]].
File:HINF Kig-Yar sniper behind.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper using a stalker rifle.
File:HINF Kig-Yar Sniper Front.png|Two Kig-Yar Snipers standing guard with stalker rifles.
File:HINF Stalker Rifle beam.png|A stalker rifle takes down a Kig-Yar.
File:HINF EliteEnforcerStalkerRifle 1.png|A [[Sangheili Enforcer]] armed with a stalker rifle.
File:HINF EliteEnforcerStalkerRifle 2.png|A Sangheili Enforcer using a stalker rifle's targeting laser.
File:HINF Zvezda&StalkerRifle.png|A [[ZVEZDA-class Mjolnir|Zvezda]]-clad Spartan wielding the stalker rifle.
File:HINF RepairField Back.png|Rear view of a Spartan wielding the stalker rifle
File:HINF_Stalker_Rifle_Overheat.png|A stalker rifle overheating in the hands of a Spartan .
File:HINF-ViperonLastResort.png|A Spartan sprinting with the stalker rifle
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===Merchandise===
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File:MERCH_HINF_JackalSniper.jpg|The Jackal Sniper figure with the stalker rifle.
File:MERCH StalkerRifle.png|Close-up of the stalker rifle toy.
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Flashpoint]]''

==Sources==
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{{Covenant rifles}}

[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Small arms]]
[[Category:Infantry plasma weapons]]